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Council Minutes 06/06/1991 342 May 16, 1991 June 6, 1991 determine what Ammon needs to do about it. The state will sponsor, at no cost to the City, a First Responder Course which is a greater-than-average First Aid Course provided Ammon submits a request and can justify the need. Another firefighter training program is available through State Vocational Education at a cost of approxi- mately $1426, and the department would like to go with this program. Chief Smith was advised to work with Councilman Maeser to decide about the program. A pump evolution was completed in Tie Breaker, but problems were experienced because of fluctuations in pressure. Engineer Benton encouraged the Fire Department to be careful with such tests so they don't create problems with the water system. Public Works Director Wadsworth assured that adequate water pressure could be provided in case of an emergency. Councilman Crandall was reminded to search out some recommendations on new furniture to upgrade the City Council room. I Councilman Maeser called attention to a letter from the Bonneville County Sheriff's department requesting an increase of $35,000 in the law enforcement agreement for the 1992 Fiscal Year. It was suggested a meeting be setup to negotiate with the County. Robert and Donna Webster, 3590 Ross Avenue, applied for a renewal of their license for a shaved ice stand on the corner of Ammon Road and Sunnyside Road. They have been operating it on Lennis Tirrell's corner for two years, but he has refused them this year. So they want to move to LaVern Judy's corner if the City does not object. The Council expressed no obj ection provided the stand does not interfere with traffic. At the present time, no fee will be charged for residents to obtain a fire permit for open burning. The Council expressed concern that the Ammon Road project is moving slowly. Forsgren Associates advised they are waiting for state approval on valuations before the property owners can be contacted about right-of-way acquisition. Claims were approved. Councilman Crandall moved to adj ourn the meeting, and the motion was seconded by Councilman Hall. The meeting was adjourned at 9:25 P.M. Q~~~// I ATTEST UU1---? 1.-// (! (}.JZ-~~I.-/I CITY CLERK ~ -- CITY OF AMMON June 6, 1991 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council: The meeting was called to order ing City Officials present: Mayor C. Bruce Ard Councilman Harvey Crandall Councilman Ira K. Hall Councilman Greg J. Maeser City Clerk Aleen C. Jensen at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor C. Bruce Ard with the follow- Attorney W. Joe Anderson Fire Chief Cal Smith P&Z Representative Kathryn Dansie Public Works Dir. David Wadsworth Others Present: Michael Nye, Utah Power, Shelley Office Debbie Smith, 1960 Curlew Drive, Ammon Absent: Councilman Marvin J. Anderson Engineer David E. Benton The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was directed by Councilman Maeser, and the invoca- tion was offered by Councilman Hall. I Kathryn Dansie reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed and recommended approval of the plat for ~ie Breaker Village Division No.6 which includes of Div. No.5, Block 4, Lots 29 thru 32; Div. No.2, Block 4, Part of Lot 15 and Lots 16 thru 20, Block 5 Part of Lot 5, Block 6 Lots 1 thru la, Block 7 Lots 1 thru 14. Work has been done on the Comprehensive Plan, and the Planning and Zoning Commission will consider changes at a Public Hearing scheduled for Tuesday, July 2, 1991. They plan to include in their hearing changes in the wording of the Comprehensive Plan to make it more workable, changes to the future land use map, elimination of the medium density residential designation so there is either high or low density, decrease of the amount of industrial in the southeast corner of the City, and limitation of a replat I I I Book 7-343 June 6, 1991 accesses on arterial streets particularly Ammon Road. An overlay on the ruture land use map in the City Building has been marked to show proposed changes. Councilman Maeser moved to approve the minutes or the City Council Meeting held May 16, 1991, as written. The motion was seconded by Councilman Crandall. Roll call vote: Maeser - Yes; Crandall - Yes; Hall - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Regarding a park ror Tie Breaker Village Subdivision, Mayor Ard approached the School District about combining errorts. Kathryn Dansie is working with residents to rormulate ideas to present to the school board. Also, a neighborhood meeting is being planned, and the Mayor and/or Council will be invited to hear their ideas. The Mayor discussed the park possibilities with Engineer Benton, and he asked Benton to contact Suitters, the developers, to determine their willingness to be involved. Attorney Anderson reported that the Utah Power Franchise Agreement has been revised as per the Council's request. It is now in a rorm ready ror schedule or Public Hearing and Council acceptance. The agreement is to be known as Ordinance No. 223 and must be published in its entirety to give notice or the hearing. Councilman Maeser moved to schedule a Public Hearing ror City Council Meeting on Thursday, July 18, 1991, to consider the proposed Utah Power Franchise Agreement. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hall. Roll call vote: Maeser - Yes; Hall - Yes; Crandall - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Attorney Anderson agreed to submit Ordinance No. 223 to the Post-Register ror publication as notice or hearing. It is required that the ordinance be published berore the hearing and again after the Council's acceptance. Utah Power will assume publication costs. Michael Nye discussed the amount or revenue Utah Power receives rrom the Ammon area. As or April 30, 1991, total revenue rrom all classes or customers--residential, miscellaneous, commercial, industrial--ror January, February, March, and April, 1991, was $523,594. This represents a usage or 10,158,605 kilowatt hours ror an average or 5.15 cents per kilowatt hour. There are 1334 connects. Public Works Director David Wadsworth reported on his research or a swimming pool cover. He recommended the Council consider the purchase or four solar blankets or tarps and rollers at an estimated cost or $1700. These covers would serve as insulation to maintain pool heat but would not provide a security covering. One dealer estimated the solar blankets would net a 20% savings in heating costs. They are guaranteed ror rive years. The 1991 Fiscal Year Budget appropriated runds ror a pool cover. Councilman Crandall moved to authorize Public Works Director Wadsworth to order the solar blankets and rollers ror the pool. The motion was seconded by Councilman Maeser. Roll call vote: Crandall - Yes; Maeser - Yes; Hall - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Kathryn Dansie asked the Council to consider the swimming pool policy to not open a general session until ten swimmers are present. She expressed concern about whether or not it is good business to make children wait up to 45 minutes when a session has been advertised to begin at a speciried hour. The Council agreed that sessions would begin as advertised regardless or number or swimmers. Michael Nye advised that Utah Power changed the street light rate ror the City or Ammon as or May 1, 1991. The purchase contract has not been signed by the Vice President in charge so the City has not received the contract or paid ror it. It will probably be ready in about two weeks. Payment due upon receipt or contract. Mayor Ard met with Forsgren Associates regarding Ammon Road. The right-or-way inrormation has ben submitted to the State Highway Department ror approval. As soon as approval is received, the City can begin work on the acquisitions by donation, and the appraisers are lined up to certiry the other acquisitions. Bonneville County has been contacted about resurracing the streets in Hillview. The County can handle the chip/seal coat, but they do not have time ror the scrub coat. Other contractors will be contacted about estimated cost on the scrub coat. Costs will determine how much resurracing can be completed this year. A resident contacted Councilman Maeser about the speed limit on the north end or Romre!l Lane. They would like the City to erect a 20 mile per hour speed limit or a "children at play" sign because or the trarric on a narrow street with so many children playing. Public Works was asked to put up signs on Romrell Lane. There is a problem with the Webster's Shaved Ice Shack on LaVern Judy's corner. There is not adequate room ror the stand where they are planning to operate it. Apparently Mr. Judy gave Webster's permission, but since thenhe has passed away and the heirs are concerned about the stand generating garbage. For two years the stand was located on the southwest corner or Ammon Road and Sunnyside Road, but Lennis Tirrell rerused to let them use the corner this year. The City has issued the Websters a business license. It was determined it would be better to relocate the stand to a parking lot out or the street right-or-way. Attorney Anderson advised the City could not legally license a business in the street right-or-way. Websters should make plans to get their stand out or the right-or-way. 344 June 6, 1991 Councilman Maeser inquired about the park mowing schedule. Some of the ball teams have complained about the diamonds not being mowed. Work on the sprinkler system and excessive rains have put the crew off schedule, but the mowing is now under control. Home occupation requirements were discussed in order to instruct Attorney Anderson about the Council's views so that he can draft revisions to the ordinance. Council input was given on recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission and the study committee, requiring consent of adjacent property owners and/or property owners within 300 feet, establishing a permit feet, signs, requiring review of permit upon receipt of complaints, restrictions for RP and RPA zones, and the final decision for granting a permit lies with the City Council. Reports: Public Works Director Wadsworth reported on park trenching for the I sprinkler systems. The Ammon Fifth Ward Young Men and Young Women performed a super service project in McCowin Park on June 1. They accomplished a number of projects-- raking areas and planting shrubs; painting benches, bleachers, picnic tables, and the shelter; pouring a shelter pad; pool cleanup; and general cleanup. Also on June 1, City Cleanup Day went well. Thanks to the City crew for the extra garbage service. Preparations to open the swimming pool are progressing. Attorney Anderson advised that the District Court has rendered a decision on the Intermountain Construction Tort Claim against the City for cost of the building permits for Tie Breaker School and South Bonneville Junior High School. The report is lengthy but well-considered and well-briefed. The decision is in favor of the City. "In essence, the Court determined that, while there had been a misrepresentation in the statement of the amount to be paid for the building permit, that under the theory of governmental immunity, the City would not be obligated for this claim, and the theory on which it was presented would be within the exception of the Tort Claim Act." Intermountain Construction has the right to appeal, but it is doubtful they will do so. There has been some response from Reed Moss, Attorney for Skidmore Construction, regarding their failure to install a fire suppression system. Attorney Anderson will advise on developments. Fire Chief Cal Smith reported for the Fire Department. Elwood and Doris Weidauer, 2920 Teton, requested information on disposition of a 285 gallon, underground, fuel oil storage tank which is no longer in use. The State Division of Water Quality in Pocatello said, if the tank is commercial, it should be removed and, if it is residential,the local Fire Department has jurisdiction. The tank can be removed and the ground returned to aesthetic conditions or it can be abandoned in place. Fire Chief Smith recommended that Weidauers be allowed to abandon the tank in place. The Council concurred. No dealers of fire apparatus have contacted the department lately about available equipment. Crockett Repair, Boise, may have two engines available for consideration in the near future. Engine No. 1 has been down for repairs. The department had good response on the training drill at the Ammon Elementary School. The Ammon Volunteer Fire Department assisted Thayle Monson, 2090 Eagle Drive, when his basement flooded following a recent rainstorm. In response to the City Spring neighbor who is involved with assistance to the Fire Department Newsletter, Mayor Ard received communications at E.G. and G. in selecting pager equipment. a letter from a He volunteered Fire Chief Smith designated the Idaho State Police as Ammon's control point for the hazardous materials response. Mayor Ard and Councilman Maeser reported on their meeting with Sheriff Ackerman, Captain Gallup, and two others from the Sheriff's office regarding the $35,000 increase in the law enforcement contract for the 1992 Fiscal Year. Basically our City Officials listened to the Bonneville County Sheriff's Department, but they determined that further negotiations are in order. Law enforcement for Ammon was discussed. K-Mart's impact on Ammon was considered. The City Council plans to meet with the County Commissioners about our law enforcement agreement. A representative of Idaho State Tax Commission Unclaimed Property Division will be at the City of Ammon on Thursday, June 13, to visit with residents and allow them to check to see if they are included on the unclaimed property list. City Clerk Jensen reported on disposal of inj ection needles and similar waste at Valley Care and Valley Living Centers. The Health Department states there are presently no regulations for garbage disposal of any type at these establishments. However, both Valley Care and Valley Living Centers have contracted with private sources for disposal of used needles, etc. Claims were approved. I I I I I Book 7-345 June 6, 1991 June 20, 1991 Councilman Crandall moved to adj ourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hall. The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 P.M. // ~._h.._..) ../.... \..! " ~ /' / / MA~-'/ ATTEST . .~ R-4<-I'f-L" v ,/ /: - C? ~~<..// . CITY CLERK CITY OF AMMON June 20, 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 Marvin J. Anderson Councilman Harvey Crandall Councilman Greg J. Maeser at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor C. Bruce Ard with the fol- Engineer David E. Benton Public Works Director David Wadsworth City Clerk Aleen C. Jensen Others Present: Michael Nye, Utah Power, Shelley Office Absent: Councilman Ira K. Hall Attorney W. Joe Anderson The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was led by Councilman Maeser, and the invoca- tion was offered by Mayor Ard. The State Transportation Department has called a meeting on Ammon Road right-of- way acquisition for June 25, 1991, at 2:00 P.M. at the District Six Office in Rigby. Recently, H. James Talbot, President of Sessions Management Company, contacted Mayor Ard to express an interest in purchasing the City's Well No.7 property. Since the City property does not have frontage on East Seventeenth Street except for a twenty foot access road, Mr. Talbot was advised that an offer would be considered depending on the purchase price and whether or not the well could be relocated or retained as part of the City's water system. In a letter dated June 19, 1991, Sessions Management Company sent an "Option to Purchase Real Property" for fifty cents ($.50) per square foot. The proposal was discussed, but the Council agreed the price offered was too low. No action was taken. Proposed changes in requirements for a home occupation permit were discussed. It was recommended that the changes include a reference to the allowed zones. The Council decided to continue study before taking any action. Engineer Benton presented a final plat for Tie Breaker Village Division No.6 which includes a replat of the following lots in Tie Breaker Village: Division No. 5 -- Block 4 Lots 29 through 32; Division No. 2 -- Block 4 Part of Lot 15 and Lots 16 through 20, Block 5 Part of Lot 5, Block 6 Lots 1 through 10, Block 7 Lots 1 through 14. The replat was completed in order to change the lot layout and increase some of the lot sizes. Engineer Benton reviewed the changes. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval at their meeting on June 4, 1991. Councilman Crandall moved to accept the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission including their stipulations and to approve the final plat of Tie Breaker Village Division No.6. The motion was seconded by Councilman Maeser. Roll call vote: Cran- dall - Yes; Maeser - Yes; Anderson - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. The Bonneville County-City Planning Committee Meeting is June 25, 1991, at 7:30 A. M. at the Stardust Restaurant. scheduled for Tuesday, Claims were approved. Councilman Crandall moved to adj ourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Maeser 0 The meeting was adj ourned at. u8_'~O P OMOC-. (/ -~J MAYOR--_h... ATTEST aL..e--.rJ (? {J.MZ?~,JU~0 CITY CLERK jf