Council Minutes 04/18/1991
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April 4, 1991
April 18, 1991
Lawnmower prices have been collected. There are two good choices--Walker at $6,550
and John Deere at $4000. Features of both mowers were discussed. Public Works
Director Wadsworth was authorized to try them out and choose which one he deemed
best for the City. Another piece of equipment under consideration is a weed
sprayer.
Claims were approved.
Councilman Crandall moved to adj ourn the meeting, and the motion
Councilman Hall. The meeting was adjourned at lO:lO~
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April 18, 1991
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council:
The meeting was called to order
lowing City Officials present:
Mayor C. Bruce Ard
Councilman Harvey Crandall
Councilman Greg J. l1aeser
Councilman Ira K. Hall
at 7:40 P.M. by Mayor C. Bruce Ard with the fol-
Attorney W. Joe Anderson
Engineer David E. Benton (8:10 P.M.)
Public Works Director David Wadsworth
Fire Chief Cal Smith
Aleen C. Jensen
City Clerk
Others present were:
Robert and Jon (Scout) Dansie, 575 Matchpoint Drive, Ammon
Stacy Johnson, 1225 North 1150 East, Shelley
Absent: Councilman Marvin J. Anderson
The pledge of allegiance to the flag was
invocation was offered by Councilman Maeser.
directed by Councilman Hall, and the
Scout Jon Dansie was introduced.
The Council interviewed Stacy Johnson, 1225 North 1150 East, Shelley, applicant for
manager or assistant manager of the swimming pool for the 1991 season. Stacy is
employed full time as teacher/lifeguard atthe Idaho Falls Aquatic Center, but she
expressed a desire for advancement and a willingness to work hard. The interview
brought out that she appears to have good aquatic skills but is lacking in
managerial skills. The Council encouraged Stacy to take advantage of any available
pool operator's certification courses and promised to further consider her
application.
Councilman Maeser moved to approve the minutes of City Council Meeting held April
4, 1991, as written. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hall. Roll call vote:
Maeser - Yes; Hall - Yes; Crandall - Yes. The motion carried unanimously.
The City of Ammon plans to participate in the statewide "Great-American-Trash-Off"
on Saturday, June 1, 1991.
Regarding the Ammon Road Proj ect, Forsgren has written letters of inquiry to
appraisers and title companies. Also, they are preparing to submit two letters to
the State Transportation Department. One is a request for re-evaluation of the
funding based on inflation. The other letter is to request participation from the
State in right-of-way acquisition. As soon as the title company verifies ownership
and the appraiser establishes values, the Council can begin contacts with the
property owners to obtain the necessary quit claim deeds.
Reports: David Wadsworth reported for Public Works. A new Walker lawnmower has
been purchased, and a trailer has been rebuilt to transport it between parks. Two
waterline breaks have been reported--one on Ross Avenue and one on Brookfield Lane.
Attorney Anderson introduced Resolution No. 91-2 to authorize publication of
Ordinance No. 219 in summary form in lieu of publication in full. Councilman Maeser
moved to approve the Summary of Ordinance No. 219, which Ordinance was adopted by
the City Council on April 4, 1991, and to authorize publication of the Summary.
Ordinance No. 219 is concerning the adoption of the Uniform Fire Code. The motion
was seconded by Councilman Crandall. Roll call vote: Maeser - Yes; Crandall -
Yes. The motion carried unanimously.
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Engineer Benton discussed the necessity to correct discrepancies in designations of
Targhee Street, Challis Street, and Williams Street in the area on the west side
of McCowin Park. Councilman Crandall moved to eliminate the name of Challis
Street, to redefine Targhee Street, to establish Williams Street on the west side
of McCowin Park and to authorize Engineer Benton to correct the City of Ammon map.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Hall. Roll call vote: Crandall - Yes; Hall _
Yes; Maeser - Yes. The motion carried unanimously.
Fire Chief Cal Smith reported for the Fire Department. He suggested that the City
might charge a minimal fee for a burning permit. This would generate some funds
for the Fire Department and should make the property owner more conscious of his
or her responsibility for open burning. The Council discussed permits for open
burning, type of materials that can be burned, and violation procedures. Attorney
Anderson advised that the City ordinance on open burning does make provision for
a penalty in case of violation. The Council decided the citizens need to be
educated about the regulations. It was suggested that a newsletter to sent to each
of the residents, preferably in the spring, to notify that burning permits are
required, to specify materials allowable and not allowable to be burned, and to
outline penalties for violation of the regulations.
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Public Works Director Wadsworth called attention to the problem of irrigating with
open hoses and allowing the water to run down the gutter. He suggested that a
newsletter be sent right away and to include the Fire Department information,
educational information about watering with an open hose, conservation of water,
and the spring cleanup day.
Fire Chief Cal Smith advised that Assistant Fire Chief James Walker had returned
from active duty as a result of Operation Desert Storm. Walker should be in Ammon
until about September. The fire truck purchase from American Firetrucks and
Equipment of Twin Falls, Idaho, is apparently off. The Department is assembling
some specifications. They are looking at combining their funds budgeted for
1991 Fiscal Year with funds to be appropriated for 1992 Fiscal Year to buy a fire
truck.
Councilman Hall advised that both the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City
Council have reviewed the report of the study committee on home occupation permits.
He will instruct the Planning and Zoning Commission to make a recommendation on
action to be taken.
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The Association of Idaho Cities has scheduled their Budget Workshop for Tuesday,
April 23 at the Shilo Inn from 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Etsel Sommer, 2990 Romrell Lane, proposes to add a garage on his house, and he has
purchased an additional fifteen feet of property from his neighbor. However, there
is a problem with side yard and rear yard setbacks. Ron Folsom, Chairman of the
Planning and Zoning Commission discussed the permit application with Mayor Ard.
It is recommended that a variance be applied for. When the variance application
comes to Public Hearing, Chairman Folsom suggests consideration should be given to
the way the lots have been divided and subdivided in the original Ammon townsite.
Claims were approved. Councilman Crandall moved to adjourn the meeting, and the
motion was seconded by Councilman Maeser. The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 P.M.
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