02162012CouncilMinutes
CITY OF AMMON
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2012
AGENDA:
CITY OF AMMON
2135 SOUTH AMMON ROAD
CITY COUNCIL - AGENDA
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2012 – 7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Steven Fuhriman at 7:00 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance – Councilmember Christensen
Prayer – Councilmember Powell
MINUTES:
December 8, 2011
ITEMS FROM MAYOR:
CONSENT AGENDA:
Business License
Accounts Payable – Exhibit A
AMMON LIGHTING DISTRICT #1 (City Council acting as Lighting District Board):
CONSENT AGENDA:
Accounts Payable – Exhibit A
ITEMS FOR/FROM TREASURER:
PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA: (5 Minute Limitation)
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None
ACTION ITEMS:
1.Mayor’s Advisory Committee Approval (Mayor)
2.City Code Proposed Changes – Title 4, Chapter 3, Beer, Chapter 4, Wine and Chapter 14, Bartenders License (Ron)
3.Ordinance #513 – Title 4 Changes (Ron)
4.Building Department – Board of Appeals Appointments
a.Scott Nielson – 3 years
b.Mark Andrus – 2 years
c.Paul Johnson – 1 year
d.Brett Skidmore – 2 years
e.Richard Hanks – 3 years
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1.Misc.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
1.Personnel Evaluations - Idaho Code 67-2345 (1-b)
2.Real Property Acquisitions - Idaho Code 67-2345 (1-c)
3.Pending Litigation - Idaho Code 67-2345 (1-f)
MINUTES
City Officials Present:
Mayor Steve Fuhriman
Councilmember Dana Kirkham
Councilmember Rex Thompson
Councilmember Brian Powell
Councilmember Sean Coletti
Councilmember Russell Slack
Councilmember Brad Christensen (Arrived at 7:05)
City Attorney Scott Hall
City Clerk/Administrator/Planning Director Ron Folsom
Deputy City Clerk Rachael Brown
City Treasurer Jennifer Belfield
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City Engineer Lance Bates
City Officials Absent:
None
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Steven Fuhriman called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. at the City Hall building located
at 2135 South Ammon Road. Scout Troop #289 presented the flag and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Councilmember Powell offered
the prayer.
MINUTES:
December 8, 2011: Councilmember Kirkham moved to approve the minutes, as presented. Councilmember
Thompson seconded. Roll Call Vote: Councilmember Kirkham – Yes, Councilmember Thompson – Yes, Councilmember Coletti –
Yes, Councilmember Powell – Yes, and Councilmember Slack – Yes. The motion passed.
ITEMS FROM MAYOR:
CONSENT AGENDA:
CITY OF AMMON
BUSINESS LICENSE CONSENT AGENDA
Thursday, February 16, 2012
License applications, carrying the required documents, pending approval of the City Council:
GENERAL BUSINESS LICENSE:
1. NEW BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS:
A. First Street Storage Center, LLC. – Storage – 2604 E. 1st St.
B. Integris Integrative Medical Center, Inc. – Alternative Healing – 3840 E. Sunnyside Rd.
C. Simmons Benefit Group Inc. – Insurance – 2647 E. 14th N
D. Vestas – American Wind Technology, Inc. – Wind Turbine Service – 2801 E. 14th N
2.RENEWAL BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS:
A. Battelle Energy Alliance – Engineering Service – 2752 E. 14th N.
B. Claymore Tactical, LLC. – Retail Sales – 1488 Midway Ave.
C. Dollar Cuts – Salon – 1791 S. 25th E
D. Ecowater of S.E. Idaho/ Mountain Fresh – Retail Sales – 3300 E. 17th St.
E. Greater Idaho Falls Association of Realtors – Real Estate Service – 1508 Midway
F. Liberty Square Beauty Salon – Salon – 2475 S. Ammon Rd
G. Redbox Automated Retail, LLC. /Albertson’s – Kiosk – 1901 S. 25th E.
H. Redbox Automated Retail, LLC. /Walgreen’s – Kiosk – 3475 E. 17th St.
I. Redbox Automated Retail, LLC. /Maverick – Kiosk – 1663 N. Ammon Rd.
J. Redbox Automated Retail, LLC. /Wal-Mart – Kiosk – 1201 S. 25th
K. Shear Necessity – Salon – 3160 E. 17th St, Ste. #140
L. The Family Law Center PLLC. – Law Office – 3456 E. 17th St. Ste. 195
HOME OCCUPATION PERMITS:
1.RENEWAL HOME OCCUPATION PERMITS:
A. C & G Classic Mustang – Automotive – 3155 Owen St.
B. Citrus Grove Counseling – Counseling – 2880 Sawtooth
C. Treasure Denture & Ortho Lab – Dental – 725 Tie Breaker Dr.
MESSAGE LICENSE:
1.NEW MESSAGE THERAPY LICENSE:
A.Houx, Olivia – Message Therapist/Message Envy – 3047 S. 25th E.
2.RENEWAL MESSAGE THERAPY LICENSE:
A.Webb, Angie – Message Therapist/ Retreat Day Spa & Salon – 1489 Curlew Dr.
BARTENDER LICENSES:
1.RENEWAL BARTENDER LICENSES:
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A. Steed, Ohlaina – Bartender/Johnny Carino’s – 2833 S. 25th E.
Business License: Councilmember Kirkham moved to approve the Business License Consent Agenda, as presented.
Councilmember Slack seconded. Roll Call Vote: Councilmember Kirkham – Yes, Councilmember Slack – Yes, Councilmember
Thompson – Yes, Councilmember Powell – Yes, and Councilmember Coletti – Yes. The motion passed.
Accounts Payable – Exhibit A: Councilmember Kirkham pointed out the flow charges from the City of Idaho Falls, and said
they were $158.40. Councilmember Coletti asked if the City was done paying off the Judicial Confirmation legal fees. Jennifer said
yes. Councilmember Powell moved to approve the Accounts Payable – Exhibit A, as presented. Councilmember Kirkham seconded.
Roll Call Vote: Councilmember Powell – Yes, Councilmember Kirkham – Yes, Councilmember Coletti – Yes, Councilmember
Thompson – Yes, and Councilmember Slack – Yes. The motion passed.
AMMON LIGHTING DISTRICT #1 (City Council acting as Lighting District Board):
Councilmember Kirkham moved the Council into session of the Lighting District #1 with the Council acting as the Lighting
District Board.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Accounts Payable – Exhibit A: Councilmember Slack moved to approve the Accounts Payable – Exhibit
A, as presented. Councilmember Kirkham seconded. Roll Call Vote: Councilmember Slack – Yes, Councilmember Kirkham – Yes,
Councilmember Christensen – Abstain (He did not arrive at the meeting early enough to be able to view the accounts payable),
Councilmember Thompson – Yes, Councilmember Coletti – Yes, and Councilmember Powell – Yes. The motion passed.
Councilmember Coletti moved the Council back into regular session.
ITEMS FOR/FROM TREASURER:
Jennifer reported that she and the Mayor had attended the III-A meeting and that
everything is looking great.
PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA: (5 Minute Limitation)
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None
ACTION ITEMS:
1. Mayor’s Advisory Committee Approval (Mayor):
Mayor Fuhriman said there were some ideas brought up at the
last weeks work session. Councilmember Kirkham said she felt they were looking for a general purpose narrowed down by the Mayor.
Mayor said he had narrowed it down to a couple of things, but he hated to limit it to just those items because the whole purpose of the
advisory committee is to bring things to our attention that perhaps we haven’t recognized or felt were not important enough and he
would like to leave it open for the committee to look at and make suggestions. Mayor Fuhriman said a good starting point would be
the water meters and then have the committee report back to the council. Councilmember Coletti asked what type of information
would be gathered from the citizens on the water meters. Mayor Fuhriman said merely getting ten or twelve people in the community
involved in gathering data and discussing it and he feels it would be invaluable. Councilmember Kirkham said the committee would
discuss how the City assesses fees, or whether they feel metering is the more equitable way to go, or they could discuss a block grant
for the original town site. Councilmember Powell would like to see a fresh set of ideas. Councilmember Kirkham agrees that the
committee has to have a specific mission and if it is to address water billing or meters, that it is specified and that it is concluded in
December. Councilmember Christensen asked the Mayor if he felt that if the committee was limited it to that scope, that that was
something that didn’t meet his intended objective. The Mayor said no, it doesn’t meet his recommendation, but it is a good starting
point. Councilmember Kirkham said she would suggest starting with the water issues, and the committee will give their suggestions to
the Mayor. Councilmember Kirkham said each Councilmember would nominate two people for the committee and give that
information to the Mayor. Discussion ensued regarding the nomination process. No action was taken at this time.
2. City Code Proposed Changes – Title 4, Chapter 3, Beer, Chapter 4, Wine and Chapter 14, Bartenders License (Ron):
Ron explained the proposed changes to Title 4 and read the city code 4-2-2. Councilmember Kirkham moved to approve the
City Code Proposed Changes – Title 4, Chapter 3, Beer, Chapter 4, Wine and Chapter 14, Bartender License, as presented.
Councilmember Slack seconded. Roll Call Vote: Councilmember Kirkham – Yes, Councilmember Slack – Yes, Councilmember
Christensen – Yes, Councilmember Thompson – Yes, Councilmember Powell – Yes, and Councilmember Coletti – Yes. The motion
passed.
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3. Ordinance #513 – Title 4 Changes (Ron):
Councilmember Christensen read, “Ordinance #513. Ordinance #513:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AMMON, OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, AMENDING, TITLE 4, CHAPTER 3, BEER;
CHAPTER 4, WINE; CHAPTER 14, BARTENDERS LICENSE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; REPEALING
CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.” I move that the City Council dispense with the rule
requiring the reading of the ordinance on three different days and that the three readings be waived. Councilmember Slack seconded.
Roll Call Vote: Councilmember Christensen – Yes, Councilmember Slack – Yes, Councilmember Thompson – Yes, Councilmember
Kirkham – Yes, Councilmember Powell – Yes, and Councilmember Coletti – Yes. The motion passed.
Councilmember Christensen read, “Ordinance #513. Ordinance #513: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AMMON, OF
THE STATE OF IDAHO, AMENDING, TITLE 4, CHAPTER 3, BEER; CHAPTER 4, WINE; CHAPTER 14, BARTENDERS
LICENSE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.” I move the adoption of Ordinance #513 as an ordinance of the City of Ammon on its third and final reading.
Councilmember Slack seconded. Roll Call Vote: Councilmember Christensen – Yes, Councilmember Slack – Yes, Councilmember
Thompson – Yes, Councilmember Kirkham – Yes, Councilmember Powell – Yes, and Councilmember Coletti – Yes. The motion
passed.
4. Building Department – Board of Appeals Appointments:
Ron explained that the City is in the process of
renewing the Board of Appeals, and explained there is an issue that will be coming forward. Ron said the recommendations for board
members are as follows;
a. Scott Nielson – 3 years:
Scott is an architect and principle with Nielson Bodily & Associates, a local architectural
firm that has designed several projects in Ammon. Scott serves on the Idaho Falls and Bonneville County Board of Appeals. The
recommendation is for a three year term.
b. Mark Andrus – 2 years:
Mark is a professional engineer as well as an owner of G&S Structural Engineers, located
in Idaho Falls. Mark has nineteen years of structural engineering experience in the eastern Idaho area and surrounding states. Mark
currently serves on the Idaho Falls Board of Appeals. The recommendation is for a two year term.
c. Paul Johnson – 1 year:
Paul is involved with the ownership and management of Rockwell Homes. Rockwell
Homes develops and builds homes in the City of Ammon and the surrounding area. The recommendation is for a one year term.
d. Brett Skidmore – 2 years:
Brett is involved in the management of Skidmore Construction and Millwork. The
recommendation is for a two year term.
e. Richard Hanks – 3 years:
Richard owns Hanks Construction and has been building in the area since 1977. He also
serves on the Idaho Falls and Bonneville County Board of Appeals. The recommendation is for a three year term.
Councilmember Kirkham moved to approve the Building Department Board of Appeals appointments, Scott Nielson – 3
years, Mark Andrus – 2 years, Paul Johnson – 1 year, Brett Skidmore – 2 years, and Richard Hanks – 3 years. Councilmember Powell
seconded. Roll Call Vote: Councilmember Kirkham – Yes, Councilmember Powell – Yes, Councilmember Coletti – Yes,
Councilmember Thompson – Yes, Councilmember Slack – Yes, and Councilmember Christensen – Yes. The motion passed.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1. Misc.:
Lance reported on the meeting between the City of Idaho Falls and the developers along Hitt Road. Lance
said there was some additional safety information presented to them about the levels of accident reduction and felt the meeting went
really well. Councilmember Thompson asked if they were still in favor of a median down Hitt Road. Lance said yes. Councilmember
Slack asked if there was a significant buy off by the developers. Lance said as they left the meeting there was a lot less grumbling,
because he felt a lot of their questions were answered. Councilmember Kirkham asked if there was any discussion about the light.
Lance said yes. Discussion ensued regarding the stop light timing, and the U-turn.
Councilmember Kirkham asked Ron to follow up with Scott Bishop to see how they felt after the meeting. Councilmember Kirkham
asked about an independent traffic study, and asked Lance to talk to Scott Bishop about it. Discussion ensued regarding the canal
behind Target and the possibility of a road there. Scott said it really isn’t a City of Ammon issue, but a developer issue and maybe
they should think about the road there. Scott said the City of Ammon doesn’t control Hitt Road. Councilmember Kirkham said these
changes to Hitt Road do not affect the City of Idaho Falls. Councilmember Kirkham said Hitt Road is very frustrating.
Ron explained that the Park Department was presented with an award from the Arbor Day Foundation, for the most efficient
use of funds, land, labor, man power, materials, and overall best project. Ammon is the only City in Idaho that has received this award.
Councilmember Kirkham said to display the award in the lobby for a while so the public can see it.
Councilmember Coletti reported on a meeting with Jim of Keller and Associates. Councilmember Coletti said it was a good
meeting and they set some things to do before the next meeting.
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Councilmember Kirkham said a youth group leader contacted her about creating a community garden in Cottonwood Hills.
Councilmember Kirkham said the group has already received a lot of donations, and he is asking the City to donate the water.
Councilmember Kirkham said the group will plant the garden and then give away the produce. Councilmember Kirkham said she
would like to have them on the agenda in March to give their presentation.
Councilmember Coletti reminded the Council about personally donating to the scholarship fund. Discussion ensued regarding
the amount of donations collected.
Rachael reminded the Council about the (Idaho Cities Risk Management Program) ICRMP Online University course
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completion being due February 24.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
1. Personnel Evaluations - Idaho Code 67-2345 (1-b)
2. Real Property Acquisitions - Idaho Code 67-2345 (1-c)
3. Pending Litigation - Idaho Code 67-2345 (1-f)
Councilmember Powell moved to adjourn to executive session pursuant to Idaho Code 67-2345 (1-b&f). Councilmember
Slack seconded. Roll Call Vote: Councilmember Powell – Yes, Councilmember Slack – Yes, Councilmember Christensen – Yes,
Councilmember Thompson – Yes, Councilmember Kirkham – Yes, and Councilmember Coletti – Yes. The motion passed.
The meeting adjourned at 8:07p.m.
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Steven Fuhriman, Mayor
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Ron Folsom, City Clerk
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