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Council Minutes 10/18/1978 I ~ LD r' (J <.( <( I I , October 4, 1978 Attorney Nelson explained that Gary, Jensen, County Prosecuting Attorney, has given 71 notice that his office will no longer prosecute cases involving traffic offenses and misdemeanor crimes which occur within the City of Ammon (due to what Mr. Jensen calls a conflict with the City in relation to his development of Aimee Ann Estates). Con- sequently, it was recommended by Attorney Nelson that a new prosecutor be named. Council- man Rowberry moved to adopt the following resolution: RESOLVED, that Jack G. Voshell and Roger B. Wright, of the firm of Voshell and Wright, Attorneys at Law, Idaho Falls, Idaho, be and they hereby are appointed as Deputy City Attorneys of the City of Ammon, Bonneville County, Idaho, for the purpose of representing the City of Ammon in prosecution for violations of the statutes of the State of Idaho or ordinances of the City of Ammon brought in the District Court of the Seventh Judicial District of the State of Idaho, for the County of Bonneville and for which the City of Ammon is responsible for presecuting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Swensen; voting was unanimous in favor; motion carried. Engineer Brad Nield uresented drawings for typical road cross sections for signature. Regarding the re-paving of Wanda Street immediately west of the railroad tracks, about which residents there have expressed concern, the Council was informed that this is to be taken care of at the time when the streets are paved in the adjoining new subdivision of Mountain Valley Estates. The matter of getting a machine and camera for sewerline maintenance was mentioned by Mayor Wehmann, who noted that grant or loan money may be available for such equipment and it could be used jointly with the Iona-Bonneville Sewer District,' City Clerk, Deon Hemingway, reported on her attendance at the ICCFOA Institute and the Civil Defense meeting on national and civil preparedness, and listed claims to pay in the amount of $10,925.55. Councilman Swensen moved to adjourn; the voting was all in favor; motion carried; /1 motion was seconded by Councilwoman Dille; meeting adjourned at 10:05 P.M. ~/M~~ ~ . MAYOR ATTEST: CITY OF AMMON October 18, 1978 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council: The meeting was called to order at following City Officials present: Mayor George Wehmann Councilman Russell N. Swensen Councilman Francis Lee Councilman David R. Rowberry Others present during the meeting 9:05 P.M. by Mayor George Wehmann, with the Clerk Deon Hemingway Director of Public Works Hayse Whitley Engineer David E.Benton were J. R. Hayse, Boyd Thompson, and Duane Crook. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was conducted by Councilman Swensen, and the in- vocation was offered by Councilman Rowberry. The minutes of the regular meeting of October 4, 1978, were approved as prepared (with a correction in the last paragraph on Page 70). It was noted for the record that the Mayor and Council members had been in attendance from 7:30 to 8:30 P.M. at an information hearing held by the City of Idaho Falls, wherein that City's consultant from the firm of CH2M gave a presentation on the high voltage loop routir~ . J. R. Hayes, a building contractor, appeared to discuss the City's policy regarding the charge of a plan check fee, and especially to question the need to add such a fee to the cost of a building permit when the same plan is used for several homes, noting that he was concerned about all items which added to the selling price of a house. He pointed out that no other cities in the area where he has obtained building permits charge this fee. It was determined that the adoption of the Uniform Building Code authorized the City to collect a plan check fee of one-half of the building permit fee, and that the building official must check all duplicate plans in order to know if any revisions have been made. The water and sewer connection fees were also mentioned, and Mayor Wehmann explained the need for these charges, but Mr. Hayes only proposed to eliminate the plan check fee on duplications. City Building Inspector, Hayse Whiteley, stated that all plans for the approximately 35 permits for new homes issued since the Ammon Building Department came into operation in April of 1978 have been checked to be sure they meet the code and have had a plan check fee charged. Mayor Wehmann expressed the opinion that perhaps some consideration could be given to Mr. Hayes' suggestion that this fee be eliminated when the same plan is used more than once if the builder had obtained October 18, 1978 72 a certification by a professional architect that the plans were not altered. It was de- cided that advice from the City Attorney was needed and that the Council needed time to give some more thought to the matter, so the item is to be put on the agenda for the November 1st meeting, and Mr Hayes was asked to return at that time, if possible. Boyd Thompson, 3100 Midway Avenue, was given an opportunity to present information re- garding the development of his property on Rose Dale Lane between Molen Street and Sunnyside Road in the Original Townsite. He specifically requested a decision on the width of street paving that would meet the approval of the City. It was pointed out that the dedication of the street is 33 feet, and that it is the policy of the City, as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission, to require that an additional 5 feet on each side be dedicated to the City for future sidewalk, etc., when building permits I are applied for. Mr. Thompson indicated that a paving width of 24 feet had been talked about as being agreeable when a lot-frontage variance had been granted to him in March of 1978, but nothing to this effect was found in the minutes. Councilman Rowberry voiced objection to such a narrow street, and Engineer Benton mentioned that the 33 feet of right-of-way would leave 4i feet of shoulder on each side if asphalt is laid to 24 feet or shoulders of 2t feet with 28 feet of paving. It appeared to be the feeling of the Mayor and Council members that paving without curb and gutter would be acceptable even though the lots are to have only 80 feet of frontage, since other streets in that area are also without these improvements. Councilman Lee moved to grant Vrr. Thompson a variance from the recently approved road-cross-section standards and allow him to put in 'a 24-foot asphalt road on Rose Dale Lane from Sunnyside Road to Molen Street. The motion died fcr lack of a second. Further discussion followed, including an observation by Engineer Benton that all other streets in the Original Townsite except one block on Meadow Lane have 24 feet of paving without curb and gutter. Councilman Swensen moved to allow a variance and approve 24 feet on the pavement with 4i feet on each side on the shoulders and 5 feet of additional dedicated right-of-way on each side for sidewalks on Rose Dale Lane between Sunnyside Road and Molen Street. The motion was seconded by Councilman Lee; voting was all in favor; motion carried. Mayor Wehmann informed the Council that the offer on the Mel Brown Well of $70,000 for the well and existing building along with 4.71 acres of land was accepted by Mr. Brown, and that a letter from the State of Idaho Department of Health and Welfare reports that the water from the well meets the State water-quality standards. Details on the legal papers and the financing needed to complete the deal are to be worked out with the help of Attorney Anderson and Engineer Benton. It was agreed that Engineer Benton should I check out the cost involved in transferring the large pump at Well #6 to this new well, as suggested by Hayse Whiteley, Director of Public Works. Reference was made by Mayor Wehmann to a letter received from Larry Boyle of 3750 Marlene Street complaining about the condition of that street now that the sewer con- struction by the Iona-Bonneville Sewer District contractor has been completed, and it was felt that a response should be made. According to Mayor Wehmann, the Association of Idaho Cities has sent information on a service which is available for handling the paper work when claims are filed on Unemploy- ment Insurance, which he felt that the City does not need. Regarding the City's liability and property insurance, Mayor Wehmann told the Council that the renewal premium on the present policy with Tandy & Wood (a policy which does not include errors and omissions and has an audit feature) would be approximately $8300, while the policy from a Blackfoot agency that is being considered and which has a higher liability coverage, has errors and omissions, and is not subject to audit, has an esti- mated premium of $6750 for one year. He noted that Attorney Anderson is acquainted with the policy and the firm since the City of Shelley had him review the sa;e policy, and he has advised that the proposal is in order. Councilman Rowberry moved to proceed with securing the policy from Ron Parrish of Consolidated Agencies of Bla,ckfoot. The motion was seconded by Councilman Swensen; voting was all in favor; motion carried. Engineer Benton presented a request for payment submitted by the contractor on the Local Improvement District #8 construction in the amount of $10,179. After obtaining advice I by telephone from Attorney Anderson, Mayor Wehmann recommended that funds be obtained through interim warrants to make payments on this project. Councilman Swensen moved that Mayor Wehmann call for interim warrants for L.I.D. #8. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rowberry; voting was all in favor; motion carried. Councilman Swensen moved that the City approve the payment with interim warrant funds in the amount of $10,179 to o & F Construction on Payment Request No.1 for work completed to date on L.I.D. #8. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rowberry; voting was all in favor; motion carried. According to Engineer Benton, cost figures should be available now so that a hearing on the assessment roll can be scheduled soon. REPORTS Councilman Lee mentioned that there are no developments at this time on the possibility of obtaining a fire truck from surplus at the lNEL Site. He reviewed the law enforcement report for the month of September, and noted that he had received some complaints about stop-sign violations lately which he had reported to the Sheriff's Department. I ~ CD I"- o t:! <t I I October 18, 1978 Councilman Swensen commented that the new coupon books for utility billings are 73 being printed. A report by Public Works Director Hayse Whiteley included information on the status of the street lights which UP&L have been authorized to install in new subdivisions, on the water meter situation at the new apartment complex on Maiben Drive, on the repair of the emergency generator for Well #6, and on the progress of the work at the new Peterson Park. He presented a graph showing the rate of sewage flow through the meter stations based on readings taken over the past several weeks. The approval of the Council was indicated on a recbmmendation by Mr. Whiteley that employee Robert White be advanced from Grade 4-1 to 4-2 retroactive to the pay period beginning with Sept. 29, 1978, as a result of satisfactory performance in his assigned supervisor responsibilities. He also expressed appreciation for the advancement for himself to Grade 7-} which was approved by the Mayor and Council at a executive session following the previous Council meeting. In- structions were given by Mayor Wehmann to proceed with the installation of water meters for the homes in Tie Breaker Village Division No.1 as agreed upon at the time of the annexation of that subdivision. Engineer Benton reported that the seal coat on Taylorview Lane was done some time ago. It was noted by Councilman Rowberry that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends annexing the railroad property along the east boundary of the City, subject to legal advice from the City Attorney. Mayor Wehmann asked that action on this proposal be postponed. The City Clerk's report listed a General Fund checking account balance of $7,904.96, with new claims to pay in the amount of $6,233.68 and unpaid claims held over from the previous meeting totaling $5,026.26, so the additional revenues which are expected shortly from revenue sharing, highway excise tax, and liquor tax allocations are needed to get the City's financial condition in order. A motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Lee and seconded by Councilman Rowberry, with voting all in favor; the meeting adjourned at 11:35 P.M. AT1EST: ~~ ;JZ..7~-' ~~J-P M'L~_ CITY CLER ct ~ lV'1AYOR CITY OF AM~10N November 1, 1978 Minutes of the regular 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 Councilwoman Carol A. Dille Attorney W. Joe Anderson Councilman Francis Lee Asst. Engineer Brad Nield Councilman Russell N. Swensen Director of Public Works Hayse L. Whiteley Also present during the meeting were Brad and Julie Jahn, Claudia , Steve Paschke, Douglas Drury, Gil Putnam, and David Weaver. Councilman David Rowberry The pledge of allegiance to the flag was conducted by Councilman Rowberry, and the invocation was offered by Councilwoman Dille. The minutes of the meeting on October 18, 1978, were approved as prepared. Mayor Wehmann explained that he had invited Mr. and Mrs. Jahn to be in attendance to show some slides relative to the Idaho Falls high transmission powerline which had been shown at the Idaho Falls information meeting on October 18th after he and the Council members left there. The slides were shown and included scenes along the proposed power- line route on the west side of Idaho Falls in the area where the Jahns reside, pictures of powerlines similar to the one planned already located in other places in southeast Idaho and northern Utah, etc. Special mention was made of the intentions of the City of Idaho Falls to use a route near the airport for the powerline, and Mayor Wehmann indicated that he might check with FAA officials in Seattle about this when he is in that city later this month. Regarding a decision on the plan check fee which was promised, it was noted that Gil Putnam was present representing J. R. Hayes who was in attendance at the previous meeting in connection with this subject. In response to an inquiry by Mayor Wehmann, the Council members agreed that plans should be checked when a building permit is applied for. Hayse Whiteley, Building Inspector, explained that a plan check fee is charged only on buildings with a construction cost of over $5,000. Mayor Wehmann suggested that the Council con- sider setting a charge for this service based on the time spent for plan checking, which should result in a lower fee when the same plan is used more than once because it should take less time for checking after the first examination of the plans. Councilman Rowberry moved to establish the plan check fee as 2.0 times the cost of the actual time spent by the staff involved. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Dille; voting was all in favor; motion carried.