Council Minutes 09/05/1991
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September 5, 1991
CITY OF AMMON
September 5, 1991
Minutes of the Public Heartng on the 1992 Fiscal Year Budget, the Public Hearing
on revisions to the Comprehensive Plan, and the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and
City Council:
The meeting was called to order
following City Officials present:
Mayor C. Bruce Ard
Councilman Marvin J. Anderson
Councilman Harvey Crandall
Councilman Ira K. Hall
Councilman Greg J. Maeser
at 7: 30 P. M. by Mayor C. Bruce Ard with the
City Clerk
Attorney W. Joe Anderson
Engineer David E. Benton (8:00 P.M.)
Fire Chief Cal Smith
Planning & Zoning Chairman Ron Folsom
Public Works Director David Wadsworth
Aleen C. Jensen
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Others present:
Ryan Ball, Scout
Lance Flegel, Scout
Adam Farmer, Scout
Laron Shumway, Scoutmaster
Dean Shumway, Scout
Matthew Fox, Scout
B. Hart, Scout
Hazen and Guila Olsen, 3210 East Sunnyside Road
Michael Baker, 3085 Owen St eet, Ammon
Larry Hobbs, 611 South Amy ane, Idaho Falls
Mark and Kirk Peterson, Pet rson Enterprises
Lennis Tirrell, 3195 Molen treet, Ammon
Virginia Whiteley, 3200 Midway, Ammon
Paul Hardwicke, Ammon Volunteer Fire Department
The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was directed by Mayor Ard, and the invocation
was offered by Councilman Hall.
Mayor Ard opened the Public Hearing to consider the proposed budget for the fiscal
period October 1, 1991, through September 30, 1992. The tentative 1992 Fiscal
Year Budget as approved by the City Council on August 15, 1991, was presented,
and Mayor Ard called for questions.
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Laron Shumway asked if the budget was higher 01.' lower than the budget for 1991
Fiscal Year. Answer: The proposed budget for 1992 FY is approximately $700
lower.
Virginia Whiteley asked a number of questions: We have had some open winters
which should have cut down expenses, but now a heavy winter is predicted. Is the
City prepared for a heavy winter and does the budget provide for the possible
increase in street expenses~ Is the City increasing personnel salaries? Who gets
a raise? Is money budget'd to cover salary increases? Does the City have a
formal personnel plan? H w does Ammon compare with Shelley? Will the sewer,
water and garbage rates b increased? How does the Volunteer Fire Department
operate? Does the homeowner pay for a fire engine run? How many volunteer fire
fighters are there? Answers: The budget provides for snow removal in the street
expenditures. The City has a step and grade personnel plan, and salaries are in
line with other cities. . he Council has planned for salary increases in the
budget. The City has not iaised the rates for City services for five years, and
no raise is planned for this year. Ammon has a volunteer Fire Department of about
twenty individuals. The homeowner does not pay for an engine run by the Ammon
Volunteer Fire Department.
Councilman Maeser expressed concern about the law enforcement budget figures and
the fact that no agreement has been reached with Bonneville County. The question I
is do we move ahead with the assumption that an agreement will be reached or do
we plan to purchase X amount of protection with the dollars we have available.
It was agreed to proceed as tentatively budgeted.
Fire Chief Smith reported the Fire Department anticipates an additional carryover
of $1000, and he requested it be added to their 1992 FY training budget.
There was no opposition to the budget as presented.
for the 1992 Fiscal Year Budget Hearing were met.
Hearing.
The advertising requirements
Mayor Ard closed the Public
Councilman Crandall moved Ito adopt the 1992 Fiscal Year Budget as tentatively
approved on August 15, 199 , and presented at this meeting with the amendment of
an additional estimated ca ry over of $1000 for the Fire Department to be added
to their proposed training expenditures. The motion was seconded by Councilman
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Maeser. Roll call vote: Crandall - Yes; Maeser - Yes; Hall - Yes; Anderson _
Yes. The motion carried unanimously, and the 1992 Fiscal Year Budget was approved
as follows:
01-310.01
01-310.02
01-310.03
01-310.04
01-310.05
01-310.06
01-310.08
01-310.10
01-310.11
01-310.12
01-310.13
01-310.70
01-410.01
01-410.02
01-410.03
01-410.04
01-410.05
01-410.06
01-410.07
01-410.08
01-410.09
01-410.10
01-410.11
01-410.12
01-410.13
01-410.14
01-410.15
01-410.16
01-410.17
01-410.18
01-410.81
01-410.82
01-410.83
01-410.84
01-410.85
01-421. 01
01-421. 02
01-421.03
01-421.04
01-421.06
01-421.07
01-423.01
01-423.02
01-423.03
01-423.04
01-423.05
01-423.06
01-423.07
01-423.08
01-423.09
01-425.01
01-425.02
01-425.03
01-425.04
BUDGET FOR FISCAL PERIOD OCTOBER 1, 1991
GENERAL FUNDS
Property Tax
Sales Tax
Franchise Tax
Liquor Apportionment
Building Permits
Licenses
Magistrate Court
Bonds, Animal
Bonds, Parking
Sales Tax - Inventory Replacement
Exempt Levy - Liability Insurance
Miscellaneous Revenue
Total Revenue
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Office Expense
Publications
Liability Insurance
Travel & Meetings
Municipal Dues
Telephone
Heat (Gas)
Power
Maintenance
City Ordinances
City Planning
Audit
Salaries & Benefits
Property Insurance
City Election
Support of CART
Irrigation Ditch Maintenance
Capital Improvements
Transfer to Parks
Transfer to Streets
Transfer to Water
Transfer to Sewer
Transfer to Sanitation
Total General Government
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Sheriff's Contract
Animal Shelter
Legal Counsel
Animal Control
Animal Control - Salaries & Benefits
Contingency
Total Law Enforcement
FIRE PROTECTION
Clothing
Vehicle Repair & Maintenance
Equipment & Building Maintenance
Insurance (Workers' Compensation)
Operating Equipment
Training
Fire Prevention
Contingency
Capital Outlay
Total Fire Protection
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
Publications
Training
Salaries & Benefits
Bonneville County - MCS, Inspections
Total Building Department
THROUGH SEPTffi1BER
EBtimated
Revenue
$ 116,000.00
111,026.00
17,722.00
14,192.00
21,000.00
2,625.00
5,000.00
2,000.00
200.00
5,460.00
20,500.00
1,000.00
$ 316,725.00
30, 1992
Estimated
Expense
4,000.00
900.00
20,500.00
1,500.00
1,800.00
3,200.00
2,800.00
2,400.00
5,000.00
900.00
450.00
6,000.00
24,200.00
1,000.00
1,500.00
250.00
21,530.00
35,345.00
$ 133,275.00
73,000.00
5,650.00
2,500.00
2,000.00
5,000.00
$ 88,150.00
2,000.00
6,000.00
2,500.00
2,000.00
800.00
1,000.00
60,000.00
$ 74,300.00
200.00
1,200.00
6,000.00
13,600.00
$ 21,000.00
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September 5,
03-350.01
03-350.02
03-350.03
03-350.04
03-350.05
03-350.70
03-350.81
03-350.90
03-438.01
03-438.02
03-438.03
03-438.04
03-438.06
03-438.07
03-438.08
03-438.09
03-438.10
03-438.11
03-438.13
04-346.01
04-346.02
04-346.03
04-346.04
04-346.70
04-346.81
04-434.01
04-434.02
04-434.03
04-434.04
04-434.05
04-434.07
04-434.10
04-434.81
05-374.01
05-347.02
05-347.03
05-347.05
05-347.70
05-347.81
05-347.
05-435.01
05-435.02
05-435.03
05-435.04
05-435.05
05-435.07
05-435.10
05-435.81
06-345.01
06-345.02
06-345.70
06-345.81
06-349.50
06-433.01
06-433.02
06-433.04
06-433.05
1991
RECAP
Total General Revenue
General Government Expense
Law Enforcment Expense
Fire Protection Expense
Building Department Expense
RECAP TOTALS
PARKS & RECREATION FUNDS
Swimming Pool Fees
Carry Over - Boys' Ball
Boys' Knothole Fees
Girls' Softball
Carry Over - Girls' Softball
Miscellaneous Revenue
Transfer from General Funds
Carry Over
Park Operations & Maintenance
Park Salaries & Benefits
Pool Operations & Maintenance
Pool Salaries & Benefits
Capital Outlay - Park
Capital Outlay - Pool
Boys' Ball Projects
Athletic Program - Boys' Knothole
Athletic Program - Girls' Softball
Girls' Ball Projects
Contingency
Total Parks & Recreation
WATER OPERATION & MAINTENANCE FUND
Service Fees
Summer Fees
Deposits
Interest Earnings
Miscellaneous Revenue
Transfers from General Fund
Power
Deposit Refunds
Bond Payment
Maintenance
Capital Equipment
Salaries & Benefits
Contingency
Transfer to Bond Reserve
Total Water Operation & Maintenance
SEWER OPERATION & MAINTENANCE FUND
Service Fees
IBSD Payment
IBSD Fees
Interest Earnings
Miscellaneous Revenue
Transfer from General Funds
Carry Over
Power
Treatment
Maintenance Contract
Bond Payment
Capital Outlay
Salaries & Benefits
Contingency
Transfer to Bond Reserve
Total Sewer Operation & Maintenance
SANITATION FUND
Service Fees
Interest Earnings
Miscellaneous Revenue
Transfer from General Funds
Carry Over
Equipment Operation & Maintenance
Capital Outlay
Salaries & Benefits
Contingency
Total Sanitation Fund
Est. Revenue
$ 316,725.00
$ 316,725.00
30,000.00
2,781.00
3,475.00
2,800.00
1,170.00
1,000.00
35,345.00
11,755.00
$ 88,326.00
$ 208,000.00
34,000.00
10,000.00
5,000.00
500.00
$ 257,500.00
$ 208,000.00
1,500.00
5,000.00
6,000.00
16,996.00
$ 237,496.00
$ 105,000.00
6,000.00
98,000.00
$ 209,000.00
Est. Expense
$ 133,275.00
88,150.00
74,300.00
21,000.00
$ 316,725.00
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22,000.00
13,000.00
15,000.00
12,500.00
10,000.00
5,000.00
300.00
6,256.00
3,970.00
300.00
$ 88,326.00
$ 100,000.00
7,500.00
33,140.00
20,000.00
20,000.00
38,500.00
38,360.00
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$ 257,500.00
$ 3,000.00
80,000.00
30,000.00
33,140.00
40,356.00
47,000.00
4,000.00
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$ 237,496.00
$ 10,000.00
159,000.00
40,000.00
$ 209,000.00
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07-330.01
07-330.02
07-330.70
07-330.81
07-330.90
STREET FUND
Highway User Fees
County Road & Bridge
Miscellaneous Revenue
Transfer from General Funds
Carry Over - Capital Improvements
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Est. Revenue Est. Expense
$ 157,777.00 $
6,000.00
122,776.00
07-430.01
07-430.02
07-430.03
07-430.05
07-430.06
07-430.08
07-430.09
07-430.10
07-430.81
Signs
Operation & Maintenance
Road Construction
Street Lights
Salaries & Benefits
Capital Outlay
Ammon Road Project
Contingency
Transfer to Street Reserve Fund
Total Street Fund
3,000.00
15,000.00
65,000.00
8,400.00
33,000.00
62,000.00
98,776.00
1 , 377 . 00
$ 286,553.00
$ 286,553.00
Estimated Bal. 9/30/91
DEDICATED FUNDS
Street Reserve Fund
East Hills Special
Water Improvement Fund
Sewer Improvement Fund
Water & Sewer Revenue Bond Reserve
$
9,882.00
65,572.00
34,124.00
71,028.00
Virginia Whiteley, 3200 Midway, expressed strong opposition to the salary increase
approved for elected officials by Ordinance No. 224. She opposed a 100% raise
and stated the public was not adequately informed about the proposed action. Mrs.
Whiteley attended the City Council Meeting on August 15, 1991, when the proposed
raise was considered, however, she left before the ordinance was introduced,
discussed, and adopted. Prior to leaving that meeting, she expressed some
thoughts on a salary increase for City Officials, but she was not aware the
Council planned to take action. She encouraged elected officials to make sure
they are doing their jobs and to let their conscience be their guide when they
approve a raise for themselves.
At 8: 00 P.M. Mayor Ard opened the Public Hearing to consider changes to the
Comprehensive Plan for the City of Ammon. Changes were necessitated because of
requests for rezones received from Peterson Enterprises, Larry Hobbs, and Lennis
Tirrell. Planning and Zoning Chairman Ron Folsom discussed the purpose of a Comp-
rehensive Plan and the Future Land Use Map. He explained in detail the changes
recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The changes recommended are
as follows:
1. TRANSPORTATION, Street Subsystems, C. Arterials, page 54: Follow-
ing line 6, add "Within the City limits and the City Impact area,
the County or section line roads shall be designated as arterials."
2. TRANSPORTATION, Design Policies, C. Arterials, page 56: Delete
the first three lines and add:
- All new points of access to arterials should be via collector
street at approximately ~ mile intervals. Direct property access
should be prohibited if possible. Exception - lots or property
of record at adoption of this plan revision shall be permitted a
single direct access if access to a collector street is not
available.
- A limited neighborhood commercial zone may be mapped at the
intersection of any collecstor and the arterial. Access to the
commercial area would be via the collector only.
- Residential lots adjacent to arterial streets should have reverse
frontage.
- Higher-density residential uses should be concentrated on
collector streets.
3. FUTURE LAND USE, Definitions, page 67: Change the last three lines
to read, "For the purpose of this study five generalized land use
categories were defined to cover the probable future development
activities. These categories are as follows:
Low Density Residential - The use of land for single
dwellings on larger lot sizes. (Up to 4 units per acre.)"
family
4. FUTURE LAND USE, Definitions, Page 68: Delete the first three
lines (This eliminates medium density residential.)
5. FIGURE 19, FUTURE LAND USE REQUIREMENTS, page 71: Under LAND USE
CATEGORY delete "Med. Density." This necessitates an adjustment
to the acre amounts.
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6. FUTURE LAND USE, Definitions, Page
"i.e., four units per acre" and
entitled Medium Density Residential.
72: Change
delete the
line 2
entire
to read
paragraph
7. FIGURE 20, FUTURE LAND USE MAP, page 74 as previously revised:
Eliminate medium density residential (use two colors instead of
three); delete the large industrial designation south of Sunnyside
Road in the southeast corner of the map and change it to low
density residential; change commercial to high density residential
on southeast corner of intersection of Hitt Road and Sunnyside
Road; square up the commercial designation on the southwest corner
of the intersection of Ammon Road and Sunnyside Road (Randalyn
Addition); change northeast corner of Ammon Road and Sunnyside Road
intersection to commercial including the Mansion House; eliminate
the green belt area along Sand Creek; square up the commercial
designation on the south side of East 17th Street between McCowin's
and Servisoft (Heather and Midway); and leave the occupied houses
along the south side of East 17th Street as residential.
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Engineer Benton discussed annexation procedures and the City of Ammon Impact Area.
Those present asked questions to increase their understanding of the Comprehensive
Plan, but they did not express any opposition to the revisions. Advertising
requirements for the Public Hearing were met. Mayor Ard closed the Public
Hearing.
Councilman Maeser moved to adopt the reVl.Sl.ons to the Comprehensive Plan as
presented by Chairman Ron Folsom and as recommended by the Planning and Zoning
Commission. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hall. Roll call vote: Maeser-
Yes; Hall - Yes; Crandall - Yes; Anderson - Yes. The motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Maeser moved to approve the minutes of City Council Meetings held
August 1 and August 15 as written. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hall.
Roll call vote: Maeser - Yes; Hall - Yes; Crandall - Yes; Anderson - Yes. The
motion carried unanimously. Virginia Whiteley requested an addition to the minutes
of August 15, 1991, to show not only her positive comments on a salary increase
for e1ecsted officials but also to show her negative comments. Especially, the
Mayor and Council should be sure they fulfill their responsibilities to the City
adequately to merit a raise.
The School Board for District No. 93 has agreed to review the plans for a Tie
Breaker Park at their next meeting.
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There was discussion on the problems encountered in obtaining Temporary
Construction Easements and Quitclaim Deeds for Ammon Road. Most of the property
owners have been very anxious and cooperative about the project, but a few have
been difficult. Effort will be renewed to complete this portion of the right-
of-way acquisition.
City Clerk Aleen Jensen introduced Resolution No. 91-4 A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING
A GENERAL CITY ELECTION, TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1991, DESIGNATING THE
POLLING PLACES, DESIGNATING THE REGISTRAR AND DEPUTY REGISTRARS, AND ORDERING THE
CITY CLERK TO GIVE NOTICE OF SUCH ELECTION.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AMMON, IDAHO,
THAT:
SECTION 1. The general election will be held in and for the City of
Ammon, on the 5th day of November, 1991, at which time there will be
elected two (2) counci1persons to serve for a term of four (4) years
and one (1) counci1person to serve for a term of two (2) years, or
until the election and qualification of their successors.
PRECINCT NO. 98
Ammon Elementary School, 2900 Central Avenue
The polls will be open from 12:00 Noon until 8:00 P.M.
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SECTION 2. The following is designated as the polling place for such
election:
SECTION 3: That the City of Ammon has adopted a joint registration
system with the County of Bonneville and Ron Longmore, County Clerk,
is hereby designated as Acting Registrar, Aleen C. Jensen, City Clerk,
is Chief Deputy Registrar, and the following persons are designated
as Deputy Registrars:
Carol Ragan, Deputy City Clerk, City Building
Regina Borg, 1855 Falcon Drive
Val Loveland, 3325 Rawson Street
Ingrid Ball, 4085 Wanda Street
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SECTION 4. The Clerk, for and on behalf of the Mayor and Council,
shall give public notice of the time and place of holding such general
city election by posting such notice in three public places or
publishing such notice in at least two issues of the Post-Register,
a newspaper serving the City of Ammon, the first publication of such
notice to be made not less than 45 days previous to the date of such
city election and the last publication not less than 15 days prior to
the election; the notice so published shall state the places of
registration and the name of the Registrar and the Deputy Registrars,
and the requirements for registration of electors at such city and such
other information as may be necessary to give full facts of such
election and registration; said notice to contain such information in
accordance with the requirements of Section 50-436 of the Idaho Code.
Councilman Crandall moved to approve Resolution No. 91-4 proclaiming a general city
election on November 5, 1991, designating the polling place, designating the
registrars, and authorizing the City Clerk to give public notice of the election.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Maeser. Roll call vote: Crandall - Yes;
Maeser - Yes; Hall - Yes; Anderson - Yes. The motion carried unanimously.
Reports: Public Works Director Wadsworth reported on the street improvement
project. Bonneville County Road and Engineering plans to chip/seal the streets
beginning on September 16. A quote of $1500 has been received for a new metal roof
on Well House No. 1. The Council authorized the expenditure for the new roof.
Winter preparations are underway. Salt and sand for the streets have been ordered.
Steel has been ordered to build more dumpsters. The winterizing of the pool will
be completed when park activity slows down.
Attorney Anderson is working on the Ricks/Rodeffer Annexation Agreement and the
Skidmore Fire Suppression Agreement.
Engineer Benton needs to work out some revisions on the bill from BE CO for the
street work before payment is authorized.
Fire Chief Smith reported for the Fire Department. There is concern about the
attitude of officers from the Bonneville County Sheriff's Office when they respond
at the fire scene. Also, there hav-e been problems with dispatch. Chief Smith
agreed to discuss dispatch problems with Idaho Falls Fire Chief Hahn, and the
Council will follow up with the Sheriff's Office. Permission was requested to
appoint David Morningstar and Paul Hardwicke as Lieutenants and put them in charge
of the engines. Such appointments are in the jurisdiction of the Fire Chief and
do not require Mayor or Council action. The Fire Department is' looking at the
feasibility of selling Truck No. 1 (The Ford truck donated by U. S. West
Communications). There was no Council opposition to selling Truck No.1.
Councilman Maeser expressed concern about the safety problem in the Peterson Park
area when you enter Geneva Drive from the south. The street is posted for 25 miles
per hour, but there is no way you can go through that neighborhood that fast. The
City needs to change the speed limit sign and/or add some "children at play" signs.
Councilman Maeser motioned that the Council made a finding that the current signing
is not appropriate and that the speed limit sign as you enter Geneva Drive from
the south be changed to 15 miles per hour and the sign on the other end of Geneva
where it crosses Talmage also be changed to 15 miles per hour. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Anderson. Roll call vote: Maeser - Yes; Anderson - Yes;
Crandall - Yes; Hall - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Public Works was
instructed to erect some signs.
Councilman Anderson called attention to the traffic problem caused by the day care
on the corner of 17th Street and Avocet Drive. Also noted by the Fire Department
was a similar problem caused by the day care facility on corner of Teton and
Hillam. Both are to be contacted to make them aware of the problem and to request
they take steps to correct it.
Kmart has requested a business license, and they stated their opening date as
October 21, 1991. Claims were approved.
Councilman
Councilman
Crandall moved to adj ourn the meeting. The motion was seconded
Maeser. The meeting was adjonrn(/~t ~'~~
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