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Council Minutes 06/21/1978 I ~ lO r...... o <t <:( I I June 21, 1978 CITY OF AMMON June 21, 1978 5' 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: Mayor George Wehmann Councilmam Russell N. Swensen Councilwoman Carol A. Dille Councilman David Rowberry (Councilman Francis ~ee was nGt present and Mayor Wehmann left the meeting early, both due to illness.) The pledge of allegiance to the flag was conducted by Councilwoman Dille and the invoca- tion was offered qy Councilman Rowberry. The minutes of the regular meeting on May 17, 1978, the minutes of the special meeting on May 18, 1978, and the minutes of the regular meeting on June 7, 1978, were approved as prepared. Clerk Deon Hemingway Attorney W. Joe Anderson Planning Commission Member James Southwick It was noted that the Public Hearing on the proposed annexation and zoning of West Ammon Estates had been continued to this date and that the developers' engineer has not yet presented a revised preliminary plat as requested. Councilwoman Dille moved to recess the Public Hearing on West Ammon Estates until July 19, 1978, on the condition that the re- vised plat is received by July 12. The motion was seconded by Councilman Swensen; voting was yes 3, no none; motion carried. Reference was made to the Public Hearing on Tie Breaker Village Division #3 and remaining portion which had been recessed on May 18, 1978, with no action due to the lack of a quorum, but with a recommendation of approval on the preliminary plat, annexation, and zoning. Councilwoman Dille moved to approve the pre- liminary plat as presented on Tie Breaker Village Division #3 and remaining portion for annexation and zoning of R-l. The motion was seconded by Councilman Swensen; voting was yes 3, no none; motion carried. It was noted that the PUblic Hearing on the Intention to Create Local Improvement District #8 had been recessed at the April 9, 1978, meeting with a request for cost estimates in writing from Engineer Benton, and that the informa- tion had not yet been prepared. Councilwoman Dille moved to recess the Public Hearing on LID #8 again until 7:30 P.M. on August 2, 1978, on the condition that the requested informa- tion is provided not later than July 19. The. motion was seconded by Councilman Rowberry; voting was yes 3, no none; motion carried. James Southwick, representing the Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the business discussed at the Planning Meeting on June 20, 1978, noting that approval of the final plat of Division #1 of the proposed subdivision on the Darwin Judy property was re- commended, with two changes requested relative to the dedicated width of Sunnyside Road and the Overlay 6 zone. He mentioned that there has been a name change on this plat to Daybreak Estates Addition. The Mayor and Council members felt that action on this matter should be postponed until the July 5th meeting in order to have the motion of the Planning and Zoning Commission available in writing so that the exact recommended changes can be reviewed and considered. Another matter presented to the Planning Commission, as reported by Mr. Southwick, was a request for a zone change from R-l to R-3 on residential. lots on the north side of Sunnyside Road and east of Ross Avenue across from the area zoned C-l in the Maiben Jones Addition, with the request being submitted by Mr. and Mrs. Theron Beck of 3885 Sunnyside Road. A public hearing will be required on this request. Mr. Southwick explained that there wer~ no citizens present in relation to the Public Hearing on the proposal to establish a Professional Business Office Zone, and that the Planning Commission recommends that the City Council hold a hearing on this subject. Councilman Swensen moved that a Public Hearing on the Professional Business Office (PB) Zone be scheduled for August 2, 1978, at 7:00 P.M. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rowberry; voting was yes 3, no none; motion carried. Hr. Southwick reported that the Planning Commission members voted to have someone from the Commission attend City Council meetings to present information on their recommendations. - The matter of the plat and improvements in Aimee Ann Estates, a proposed County subdivision in the Ammon Impact Area as mentioned in the previous meeting, was brought up for dis- cussion. It was recommended by the Mayor and Council and Attorney Anderson that the plat be sent back to the County with a request that the plat not be approved since it forces future individual lot driveway access on to Crowley Road which is a major county road and the developer refuses to put in dry sewer lines or a community sewer system, both of which are not consistent with county subdivision plans and the recommendations of the Bonneville Council of Governments. It was noted that the developer's plans to put in a well for the subdivision with a waterline system that will meet the standards of the City of Ammon was considered to be agreeable. It was moved by Councilman Rcr.Jberry and seconded by Councilman Swensen that Councilwoman Dille be designated as voting delegate for Ammon at the AIC Conference in Sun Valley, July 11-14~ with Mayor Wehmann as alternate; voting was yes 3, no none; motion carried. Approval of the water meter specifications as prepared by the City Engineer was taken under consideration. Councilman Rowberry moved to adopt the Water Meter Specifications as prepared and dated June 21, 1978, for future water meter usage in Ammon. The motlon was seconded by Councilman Swensen; voting was yes 3, no none; motion carried. June 21, 1978 5L The Council members indicated agreement with Mayor Wehmann's statement that all construction in Mountain Valley Estates should be stopped on the grounds that some areas of the annexa- tion agreement have not been ironed out. Regarding the railroad crossing for this addition, Mayor Wehmann stated that a letter is ready to go to the Union Pacific Railroad Company re- questing that construction proceed, but it was decided that this should not be mailed until a condition that the developer will reimburse the City for the cost of the crossing within 60 days of the receipt of the billing from UPRR is included in a signed annexation agreement. REPORTS Approval was given on a letter which Mayor Wehmann had prepared to send to Idaho Falls Mayor Campbell regarding sewer charges, with calculations showing that a considerable I amount of credit is due Ammon because of over-payment during the time that the metering device was not in operation. According to Mayor Wehmann, special aerial photographs showing heat loss in homes and other buildings in the area taken by Utah Power & Light Company are now available, and it was agreed that it would be good to have these on dis- play at the Ammon Day celebration and then to show them at another time also if requested. Councilman Swensen reported that bids on the City Building roof repair are now being sub- mitted, so that work should be scheduled soon. A suggestion by Councilwoman Dille that landscape architect firms in the area be asked for an estimate on working up a proposal on the park improvements project under the BOR grant met with the approval of the other Council members. The subject of child safety at the swimming pool was discussed, and Councilwoman Dille moved that the City establish a policy that no children under six years old are allowed in the pool unless accompanied by a parent or a responsible individual having the consent of the parent. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rowberry; voting was yes-J, no-none; motion carried. Regarding items which were mentioned at the previous meeting as needing legal advice, Attorney Anderson recommended that the City not try to pass an ordinance to hold landlords responsible for unpaid bills for City utilities left by renters since it does not appear to be enforceable, and that a Green River Ordinance can be adopted if desired but Section 5-4-2 of the City Code already regulates the activities of itinerant merchants. Councilman Rowberry mentioned that he has been gathering information and talking with the people at the nursing home (Valley Care Center) so that charges for water, sewer, and I garbage services can be established before the facility is put into operation, which is scheduled for July 8. It was recommended that Councilman Lee take over the responsibility on this matter since Councilman Rowberry will be out of town most of the time during the next two months. A report was made by Councilman Rowberry on the disposition of the claims filed against the City which he was asked to check out, noting that the Chase Driggs claim has been paid and the Carol Farmer claim was denied with the understanding that the City employees responsible for the damage to the tricycle are to contact the claimant. Cost estimates prepared by Hayse Whiteley, Director of Public Works, on the installation of dumpster equipment on the garbage truck were reviewed, and Council members indicated approval of a recommendation by Councilman Rowberry that the equipment be ordered and installed in preparation for providing dumpster garbage service for certain utility customers who will be needing service in the near future. Councilman Rowberry moved that the City begin dumpster garbage collection for commercial establishments and multi-family dwellings of four (4) units or more and others as designated from time to time by the City Council. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Dille; voting was yes-J, no-none; motion carried. It was noted that variances would be given for small businesses, etc., if their needs do not warrant the use of dumpsters, that a rate schedule will have to be worked out for this kind of service, and a decision will have to be made regarding whether the City should own and maintain the dumpster units and charge a rental fee or if the users should buy their own dumpsters. Other items mentioned by Councilman Rowberry were that some sewer-line repair work is needed on Geneva Drive and Talmage Street, that the water pressure problems in connection with Well #6 are being worked on, and that the City's Director of Public Works will be attending meetings on safe drinking water on August 14 and 15 in Idaho Falls. Claims were approved for payment in, the amount of $5,892.06. Councilwoman Dille moved and Councilman Rowberry seconded that the meeting adjourn; voting was all in favor; meeting adjourned at 10:25 P.M. I ATTEST: A~^'~ 7"".' , CIT'{ CLERK ~/. ;/~ , I " /(( J) 1/ ,(" Y.A'.c'7l f' Ie 1 / f2Jl-tL U '-,-,~~ .L , MA OR