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Council Minutes 05/07/1992 426 May 7, 1992 CITY OF AMMON May 7, 1992 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council: The meeting was called to order at following City Officials present: Mayor C. Bruce Ard Councilman Marvin J. Anderson Councilman Harvey Crandall Councilman Greg J. Maeser Councilman Ira K. Hall (Arrived 8:40 P.M.) 7:30 P.M. by Mayor C. Bruce Ard with the Attorney W. Joe Anderson Engineer David E. Benton Public Works Foreman Rick Williams Planning & Zoning Rep. Kathy Dansie City Clerk Aleen C. Jensen Others Present: Brett Manwaring, 1425 Three Fountains Drive, Idaho Falls Matthew W. Hackman, 3635 Vaughn Street, Ammon Brenda Hatch, 3200 Midway Avenue, Ammon LaRue Swensen, 2660 Central Avenue, Ammon Valerie Loveland, 3325 Rawson Street, Ammon James Wolski, 2620 Vaughn Street, Ammon Don Thorp, Director of CART Elsie Terrell, 2940 South Ammon Road, Ammon Leonard Waters, 2105 Avocet Drive, Ammon Norma Wright, 3185 Owen Street, Ammon Bryce Dixon, 3615 Vaughn Street, Ammon I The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was directed by Mayor Ard, and the invocation was offered by Councilman Anderson. Elsie Terrell, 2940 South Ammon Road, applied for a non-commercial kennel license to keep six dogs--two mutts, three miniature pinschers, and one Great Pyrenees. One mutt and the Great Pyrenees actually belong to a son. Written consent of nine out of eleven (81. 81%) persons in possession of premises within 150 feet was obtained. Two signatures were not obtained because Mrs. Terrell was unable to locate the address, 2890 South Ammon Road, and she did not feel good about contacting 2910 South Ammon Road. No known complaints have been received by Mrs. Terrell about her dogs. Councilman Crandall moved to approve a non-commercial kennel license for Elsie Terrell, 2940 Ammon Road, as long as she meets all the I specifications of the City of Ammon code. The motion was seconded by Councilman Maeser. Roll call vote: Crandall - Yes; Maeser - Yes; Anderson - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. LaRue Swensen, Valerie Loveland, and Brenda Hatch represented the Ammon First LDS Ward Relief Society. Brenda Hatch was designated as the spokesperson. The Relief Society members are interested in community service projects, and they requested recommendations and support from the Mayor and City Council. Their priority idea is a recycling project. Discussion included the need for and benefits of recycling, a suitable collection location, care of the area, building requirements, starting small then expanding as the project catches on, enlisting help of volunteer groups, and funding. Other community betterment ideas suggested were seeding street right-of-ways, promoting cleanup of vacant lots by planting low care vegetation, an adopt-a-street program where individuals or groups are responsible to keep the designated street free of litter, and grant information to assist proj ects. The Council was enthusiastic about the ideas presented, especially the recycling project. They agreed to try to make some funds available in the 1993 FY budget provided cost figures could be obtained. The Relief Society ladies agreed to research building requirement figures and to contact Steve Loveland to see if the CB Battalion of the Naval Reserve unit could provide any labor assistance. The City will assemble some cost figures when the building requirement information is received. It was suggested the City owned property near Hillview School would be a good collection location. Fliers could be distributed to alert the community to what is recyclable and to advertise I collection dates. Posters would also be good for advertising. The Relief Society will continue to work out program details, and they will check with the City from time to time on the progress. Kathy Dansie reported on the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting held Tuesday, May 5, 1992. A Public Hearing was conducted to consider the request of Deseret Mutual for a zoning change from RSC-l to C-l on their Eastgate Shopping Center property which is located on the southeast corner of the intersection of East 17th Street and Hitt Road. The Commission recommended to the City Council approval of the zone change. The City Council set their hearing to consider the request for Thursday, June 4, 1992, at 7:30 P.M. The Commission discussed the effect of all the commercial moving into Ammon, and they are investigating the possibility of control through landscaping and lighting. Mayor Ard has property with discussed development plans a representative of Collier, for the Heinz Eastgate Shopping Center and Associates. Following I I I Book 7-427 May 7, 1992 completion of the rezone procedures, the developers plan to seek Hitt Road access from the City of Idaho Falls. However, Idaho Falls is very reluctant to allow any access on the east side of Hitt Road. Attorney Anderson agreed to discuss the reasons with City of Idaho Falls' Attorney Dale Storer and Mayor Ard will talk with Mayor Campbell. Cou~cilman Maeser moved to approve the minutes of City Council meeting held April 16, 1992, as written. The motion was seconded by Councilman Crandall. Roll call vote: Haeser Yes; Crandall Yes; Anderson Yes. The motion carried unanimously. The Community and Rural Transportation (CART) program was discussed. Leonard Waters, 2105 Avocet Drive, represented the Bonneville Association for Retarded Citizens to appeal for support from the City of Ammon for CART so the service can continue in our area. Many handicapped individuals depend on C~~T to get to their jobs, training programs, shopping etc. Matthew Hackman, 3635 Vaughn Street, expressed the value of CART to the general public. Don Thorp, Director of CART, answered questions and explained their program in detail concerning service to handicapped, senior citizens, students, and the general public; route schedules-- fixed routes and demand response; fare costs; usage--estimated 16,000 to 17,000 boardings in Ammon per year; service areas; availability of federal funds based on local match; cost for City participation in the program computed on population; and establishment of a regional transit system. Contribution needs for six months are calculated as follows: City of Ammon City of Idaho Falls City of Iona City of Dean City of Shelley Bonneville County $ 3,400.00 $30,210.00 $ 721. 40 $ 615.50 $ 2,431.00 (negotiating) $ 7,581.00 Service will be provided to Ammon through September 30, 1992, and then CART must have a funding commitment or the service v,Till be discontinued. Councilman Hall arrived during the CART discussion. The Mayor asked each councilman to express his op1.n1.on about making a commitment. All agreed the percent of residents utilizing the service is relatively small, but there is a need for the program. The Council committed to budget $6800 for CART for the 1993 FY. Engineer Benton discussed the status of the Ammon Meadows subdivision. New owners Jay and Brenda Johnson have purchased the property from Horace and Theone Smith, and they plan to continue development of the subdivision according the the original plans submitted and approved. Benton reviewed the final plat and improvement drawings for Division No. 1. Brett Manwaring, realtor, explained Johnson may decide to develop the southern portion of the property as Division No. 2 before the middle portion is developed because they have a possible sale for seven lots. Councilman Greg Maeser moved to authorize Mayor Ard to sign the final plat and development agreement for Ammon Meadows Division No.1. The motion was seconded by Councilman Crandall. Roll call vote: Maeser - Yes; Crandall - Yes; Anderson - Yes; Hall - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. A building permit can be issued to Jay Johnson to build a house on Lot 1, Block 2 Ammon Meadows Division No. 1. Attorney Anderson recommended as a matter of City policy that all annexation agreements and development agreements be recorded with Bonneville County. Mayor directed that all annexation and development agreements be recorded from this date on. Councilman Crandall moved to surplus the 1977 Ford garbage truck and advertise for bids. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hall. Roll call vote: Crandall- Yes; Hall - Yes; Maeser - Yes; Anderson - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Ralph Dean Ockerman filed a request with the City Office for refund of fees paid for his building permit at 3075 Backhand Drive. The Ockermans have decided not to proceed with building the house, no work has been started, and no inspection action has been set up by Bonneville County. The City was paid $1,897.65 permit fees which included $300 water connection fee, $300 sewer connection fee, $75 meter deposit, $741.00 building permit fee, and $481.65 plan check fee. Councilman Crandall moved to refund the fees paid except for $100 clerical costs. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hall. Roll call vote: Crandall - Yes; Hall - Yes; Maeser - Yes; Anderson Yes. The motion carried unanimously. The Council discussed whether or not to establish a refund policy on building permits, and it was decided to consider each request on an individual basis. Blue Cross has notified the City that the medical insurance premium will be increased as of June 1, 1992. Bryce Dixon, 3615 Vaughn Street, requested information about the low water pressure in Ammon. He is having trouble operating his sprinkler system even during the 428 May 7, 1992 night hours. He believes he is only getting about 25 psi, and he would appreciate it if it could be increased to 45 or 50 psi. Adjustments to improve the water pressure were discussed. Reports: Attorney Anderson reported on the annexation agreements for the Ricks and the Rodeffer properties, and he took them for recording according to our new policy. Intermountain Construction has reactivated their appeal on the tort claim decision, and the respondent brief has been filed. Regarding Roland T. Romrell' s sale of property adjacent to the City Building, the title company has requested a surveyor certification of the description. Mr. Romrell has been notified that he will have to follow the procedure requested. Councilman Anderson reported for the Parks and Recreation Department. Maintenance of the ball diamonds was discussed. It is difficult to prepare and maintain the I diamonds to the satisfaction of the Western Boys Ammon League, the boys T-Ball teams, the boys Pitch Machine teams, the girls' softball teams, and the Western Boys Falls Valley /Tie Breaker League. Now the coaches want the sod cut out in a square area around the bases. Permission was granted to cut out the base sod on the middle diamond in McCowin Park at the team's expense. A new seat is needed on the teeter-totter in the park. Until the seat is replaced, the bolts from the old seat need to be removed to avoid lnJury to children. Councilman Anderson and Councilman Crandall plan to meet with Elena Kelly, pool lesson supervisor, to review applicants and the plans. The swim pool is getting sand blasted. Public Works will schedule a time to pour the cement for the merry-go-round in Falcon Park. It was reported that the irrigation ditch at Central and Molen is clogged again. Councilman Hall called attention to the fact that the Post Office sub-station has been moved out of Ammon. He wondered if anything could be done about it. Engineer Benton discussed the Wanda Street easement with Lynn Goldman. Mr. Goldman was advised the City's main concern is to maintain a turn around to accomodate the garbage truck and the fire truck. Goldman and Benton agreed there should be no structures in the easement but Goldman could pave whatever area he wanted provided he did not obligate the City for paving costs. State Insurance completed an audit of City records to verify accuracy of reporting information used to compute our workers compensation premium. The City is responsible to cover uninsured contractors, therefore, contractors hired by the City should be required to file proof of insurance. Claims were approved. I Councilman Maeser moved to adjourn the meeting, and Councilman Crandall seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 10:10 P.M. ag ATTEST ~(!.,Q0~ CITY CLERK ~ I