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Council Minutes 12/07/1977 Dec. 7, 1977 6 CITY OF AMMON December 7, 1977 Minutes of a Special Meeting of the Mayor and City Council: The meeting was called to order at 7:35 P.M. by Mayor George Wehmann with the following City Officials present: .. Mayor George Wehmann Clerk Deon Hemingway Councilman Russell N. Swensen Attorney W. Joe Anderson Councilwoman Carol A. Dille ~s~t~ Engr. ~obert .B4tler Councilman Marvin J.Anderson C04nci~m~ Elect David Rowberry Councilman Francis Lee (excused ~a~e~ qu~ ~oillne~sl Others present during the meeting were Rod Blossom, Franklin Smith, and Reynold Chambers. Mayor Wehmann explained that there were three matters of business to be discussed at this public hearing, all of which had been properly adver- tised and notification given and approval obtained from the Planning and Zoning Commission without dissent from any adjoining property owners. A zone change from Rl to R3A on Lots 1. 2. 3. 4. and 5. Block 1. Chambers Addition~ as requested by Reynold Chambers, was presented for considera- tion, noting that Mr. Chambers was present and that he had obtained sig- natures in favor of his request by adjoining property owners before the hearing process was started. The location of the Chambers Addition north of 17th Street was pointed out on the City map, and it was mentioned that this zone change would make the use of the property consistent with that of other land in the immediate area. Councilman Swens~n moved to accept the Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation that the Chambers Addi- tion, Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, Block 1, be changed from Rl to R3A, inas- much as there was no objection from surrounding property owners at the public hearing or in writing. The motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson; voting was all in favor; motion carried unanimously. Attorney Franklin Smith, representing the developer, presented information on the Monty Howell Addition Division No. 2.._ located north of 17th Street just east of Sand Creek, noting that the requested zoning is for R3A with PUD (referred to as a Dwelling Group Planned in the Ammon Zoning Ordinance) on Parcell, with the intention of adding to the condominium development which has been started in Division No. 1 of this subdivision, and R2 and Rl on the remainder of the proposed new division for multiple-family and single-family dwellings, this being consistent with the zoning on the adjoining properties. Councilman Swensen moved 10 accept the recommenda- tions of the Planning and Zoning Commission on the Monty Howell Addition Division No. 2 that it be annexed to the City and zoned as specified in the advertised public notice. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Dille; voting was all in favor; motion carried. For the information of the developer, Mayor Wehmann pointed out that water meters will be re- quired in new subdivisions, with the cost e~pected to be partly offset since plastic pipe wi 11 be allowed for t he water mains; also it is ex- pectedthat there will be an "impact fee" relative to establishing a fund for future expansion of the water system which is to be collected with building permits. Regarding the final matter wnich was scheduled for this special meeting, Councilman Swensen moved to recess the public hearing on . Tie Breaker Village Di~ion No.2 until 7:30 P.M. on December 21,1977, as per the request of the developer and engineer. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Dille; voting was all in favor; motion carried. The Special Meeting was adjourned. ~/~ Ci ty Clerk ' 1,; /"/./ //~~'Y~j M/~ /Mayor CITY OF AMMON December 7, 1977 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council: The meeting was called to order at 8:00 P.M. by Mayor George Wehmann with the following City Officials present: I I I I ~ m ~ o ~ ~ I I Dec. 7, 1977 Mayor George Wehmann Councilman Russell N. Swensen Councilwoman Carol A. Dille Councilman Marvin J. Anderson Others present during the meeting Whittaker, and Douglas Hall. Clerk Deon Hemingway Attorney W. Joe Anderson Asst. Engineer Robert Butler ~ouncilman Elect David Rowberry were Heese Brown, Rod Blossom, H. ~ 4 Dwight The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Mayor Wehmann, the invo- cation was offered by Councilwoman Dille. The minutes of ~he meeting on November 16, 1977, were approved as prepared. The final plat of Mountain Valley Estates Division No.1 was presented for the consideration of the Council by Engineer Rod Blossom represent- ing the developer, Dwight Whittaker. It was explained that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval if provisions could be made to serve the lot in the far northeast corner with ~ater and sewer. The street widths and easement locations on the plat were reviewed, and it was noted that an easement has been designated along the lot lines in which water and sewer service lines can be installed for the lot in question if necessary. With reference to the land belonging to the Union Pacific Railroad which has been included in the plat, Mayor Wehmann reported that, even though the railroad company does not indicate any problem with the proposal to have a crossing at this location, it does evidently object to having the railroad property annexed, so that must be worked out before an annexation agreement is signed. In response to an inquiry by Mayor Wehmann, Attorney Andersort advised that the owner of the property shown on the plat which now has a house on it cannot immedi- ately demand water and sewer service if annexed because such service is to be provided in an orderly manner unless an emergency situation arises in which the health of the family is endangered. Douglas Hall, owner of the house and land referred to, asked that it be made a matter of record that he does not want his property to be annexed at this time, stating that he expects to not be here when the annexation of Mountain Valley Estates takes place. However, Mayor Wehmann noted that leaving out this parcel in the annexation procedure would not be consistent with the City's present intentions to square up the City boundaries. Councilwoman Dille moved to accept the final plat of MOuntain Valley Estates Division No.1. The motion was seconded by Councilman Swensen; voting was all in favor; motion carried. Reese Brown, 1750 Falcon Dr., appeared at the request of Mayor Wehmann to discuss the problem of fences in the easement to the 17th Street storm sewer pump station. The legal description in the signed easement agree- ment was checked, and it was determined that a 20-foot easement directly along the bank of Sand Creek is for access and there is also an easement several feet to the east in the location of the storm sewer line which is for maintenance of the line. Councilman Swensen agreed to meet with Engineer Butler to make an inspection of the site so that a recommendation can be given at the next meeting regarding whether anything needs to be done about the fences and where the gate should be located in the pump station fence. Regarding another matter, Mayor Wehmann asked Mr. Brown, as manager of the trailercourt, to remove the sign which says "Eastgate Mobile Village" since it is blocking visibility on 17th Street. The payment schedule on the Ammon-Iona Bonneville Sewer District Aqreement was discussed, and Attorney Anderson suggested that the City designate someone to meet with representatives of the Sewer District to get the figures worked out so that the agreement can be signed. Mayor Wehmann indicated that a copy of the agreement will be sent to the City of Idaho Falls for information purposes. With reference to the one remaining delinquent account in Local Improve- ment District No.2, the City Clerk explained that Levi Clements, 3060 Rawson Street, has been making small payments quite regularly in accord- ance with notice given and arrangements made after the subject of delin- quent L.I.D. assessments was considered by the Council at the May 1, 1974, meeting. However, since it will take many more months to pay the balance in full at the present rate, it was recommended and approved that Mr. Clement be notified that future payments must be paid in the amounts of delinquency certificates bearing interest of 10% as instructed by the City Auditor. December 7t 1977 .'8 According to Councilwoman Dille, word has been received from the Sheriff's Department that there is to be an increase of $324.00 in the contract amount for small animal control due to a change in the portion of the contract which represents the Humane Society's costs for operating the animal shelter. Councilwoman Dille moved to not accept the $324.00 increase on the grounds that notice was not given until after the 1978 fiscal budget was approved. The motion was seconded by Councilman Swensen; voting was all in favor; motion carried. The Sheriff is to be notified of this action. A recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission that the zoning of RPA and request for annexation for a new portion of the Felt and Waite I Addition located at the southwest boundary of the City be accepted was considered, and a date for the public 'hearing before the City Council was set for January 4, 1978. For the information of the developer's engineer, Mayor Wehmann noted that sewer service in this area for anything south of the present division would have to be by lift station. REPORTS Councilwoman Dille reviewed the monthly Fire Department and Law Enforce- ment reports. She mentioned that the notice for Alton Nebeker, 2985 E. 17th Street, to appear at a hearing before the City Council on a nuisance (littering) complaint, as approved at the meeting on November 16, was sent by certified mail and never picked up at the post office by the Nebekers, so a new hearing date of January 4, 1978, was scheduled. Regarding a pro- posal to annex certain areas for the purpose of squaring. up the City bo-unct- aries, Councilwoman Dille reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission members were in favor of this action and had recommended that the first public hearing on this be held at their next meeting on January 17, 1978, and had made suggestions for the zoning of the different parcels of land involved. The Mayor and Council indicated approval of this public hearing schedule. ~ouncilman Swensen indicated that there is some concern on the part of the I Ci ty of Idaho Falls inspectors in connection with the i..nspection costs and receipts from fees in 'the City of Ammon as they relate to the Building In- spection Agreement, so he suggested that the records be checked to see if there is a need to take a look at this. A proposal by an insurance agent to provide different health and medical insurance coverage 'for the City personnel was presented by Councilman Swensen, and it was felt that a meeting should be set up with the insurance representative to explain this to the employees. According to Councilman Anderson, the City-sponsored basketball program is getting under way, with Jerry Walker, 2925 Ross Avenue, as manager, and this activity is to continue on through December, January, and February in the Ammon School gym. Attornev Anderson reported to the Mayor and Council as a matter of record that he had received a report on a violation of the election laws to the effect there there was a campaign sign within 100 feet of the polling place. Based on a recommendation of the Attorney, no action was taken. With re- ference to the Ammon-Iona-Bonneville Sewer District Agreement, Mayor Wehmann requested that Attorney Anderson check to see if a statement is included providing for cooperation at such time as additional capacity is required in the future in order to handle increased needs. I Enqineer Butler presented literature on sand separator equipment, and re- commended that the City consider the installation of such a devie at Well #6 where sand in the water has caused major damage to the pump and shaft. The Council gave approval for further study on this matter. Re- garding getting the sand cleaned out of the water storage tank at this time, Mayor Wehmann instructed Engineer Butler to check with the City of Idaho Falls about the use of a crane and bucket which that'City has put into operation many times when cleaning one of the tanks ther~. A review of the progress in getting new sewer metering equipment installed was made by Engineer Butler, who stated that it is anticipated that the device will be in operation before the end of this month, and that he hopes to I ~ (Q r'- o <[ <( I I December 7, 1977 H get at least a week of records from the Ammon meter before the sewage from the Iona-Bonneville Sewer District starts to come into the line on Approx- imately January 1, 1978. Engineer Butler also reported that the surveying has been done in preparation for the preliminary design and cost estimate for paving Southwick Lane and Midway Avenue in the McCowin Park area. According to a report by the City Clerk, there are claims to pay in the amount of $4,016.13 and a balance in the General Fund checking account of $18,088.50. - Mayor Wehmann pointed out that the bill for the premium on the City's liability and property insurance is ready to be presented for payment. He noted that the policy includes coverage on false arrest, but was not sure about liability on decisions made by the Mayor and Council which Attorney Anderson inquired about. In connection with the plans to annex Jennie Jean Estates as part of the proposal to square up the City boundar- ies, Mayor Wehmann suggested that it may be in order to take another look at the rate schedule for water outside the City Limits which was establish- ed in October, 1974, noting that a decrease could be justified on the basis of using the coupon books for billin~ n~wbwhich lut5 do,n thE !8m~nistra- tive costs. Councilwoman Dille Jgv~g?~natYt~S~a~e~~gh~~~Ye ~orW~ater service outside the City be revised to be at the standard residential rate for water in the City, which is $6.50 per month at this time, effective for December, 1977, and that coupon books showing this rate be sent out to the water users involved. The motion 'was seconded by Councilman Swensen; voting was all in favor; motion carried. Mayor Wehmann is to write a letter to send with the statements and coupon books. It was recommended by Mayor Wehmann that Engineer Butler have the information on the study about water hookup fees and the standards on water meters ready for the December 21, 1977, meeting. The annual holiday party for City officials was set for Saturday, Jan. 7, 1978, at the home of Councilwoman Dille. Mayor Wehmann displayed a special plaque which has been obtained as a gift for retiring City of Idaho Falls Mayor Eddie Pedersen, and announced that he plans to make the presentation of this at the Idaho Falls City Council Meeting on Dec. 22, 1977. Claims were approved for payment.. Co unci lman Swensen moved to adjourn; the motion was seconded by Councilwoman Dille; the meeting was adjourned at 11 ~~ P.M.~ . ,4'-r~./ M~~~oc~c--"'C/ ~ '~ Mayor I Ci ty Clerk _ ....... RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE o-lARGE FOR WATER OUTSIDE THE CITY WHEREAS, users of water outside the City of Ammon have been charged at a rate based on a -reSOlution adopted on October 16, 1974; AND WHEREAS, it has now been de~ermined that the operating expenses of the City water system have been decreased due to the use of coupon books for billing, resulting in a reduction in administrative costs; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLV,ED that,the rate schedule for water service outside the City be at the standard res~dential rate for water inside the City, which is $6.50 at the present time; FURTHER RESOLVED that such charge shall commence with the January 1, 1978, billing, which is for the month of December, 1977. Approved by .motion recorded in minutes above; moved by Councilwoman Dille, seconded by Councilman Swensen; voting all in favor.