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Council Minutes 08/05/2004 CITY OF AMMON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES THURSDAY, August 5, 2004 The meeting was called to order by Council President Lee Bean at 7:30 p.m. in the City Building, 2135 South Ammon Road, Ammon, Idaho, with the following City Officials present: Councilmember Karen Y. Anderson Councilmember W. Lee Bean Councilmember Rex Thompson Councilmember Randy Waite City Attorney Scott Hall City Administrator Bruce Rose City Planning Director Ron Folsom City Clerk/Treasurer Diane Gempler The following City Officials were absent: Mayor C. Bruce Ard City Engineer Bill Manwill Councilmember Anderson led the Pled2e of Allel:iance to the Flae and, Councilmember Bean offered a praver. Items from Mavor: None. Minutes July 22. 2004: Councilmember Waite motioned to approve the July 22, 2004, minutes as presented. Councilmember Anderson seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Waite - Yes, Councilmember Anderson - Yes, Councilmember Bean - Yes, Councilmember Thompson - Abstained due to absence. The motion carried. Consent Aeenda: Councilmember Anderson motioned to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Waite seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Anderson - Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes, Councilmember Bean - Yes, Councilmember Thompson - Yes. The motion carried. Public Hearine - Ordinance #348 Adootion of Universal Plumbin~ Code and Resolution #2004-06 Establishinl!: Plumbin~ Permit and Inspection Fees: Council President Lee Bean called the hearing to order and asked ifthere were any members of the audience desiring to testify. There was not any testimony with regard to the proposed ordinance and fees. The Council discussed the proposed ordinance and fees. And, answered questions from the audience. Councilmember Anderson motioned to adopt the Universal Plumbing Code. Councilmember Waite seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Anderson - Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes, Councilmember Bean - Yes, Councilmember Thompson - Yes. The motion carried. Councilmember Thompson read Ordinance No. 348, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AMMON, OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, ADOPTING SECTIONS 7-1-3 OF THE CITY CODE OF AMMON, IDAHO, ADOPTING THE 2003 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, PROVIDING EXCEPTIONS; REPEALING CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE by title and motioned to dispense with the rule requiring three readings of the Ordinance. Councilmember Anderson seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Thompson - Yes, Councilmember Anderson - Yes, Councilmember Bean - Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes. The motion carried. Councilmember Thompson read Ordinance No. 348, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AMMON, OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, ADOPTING SECTIONS 7-1-3 OF THE CITY CODE OF AMMON, IDAHO, ADOPTING THE 2003 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, PROVIDING City Council Minutes 08/5/2004 - 1 EXCEPTIONS; REPEALING CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE by title and motioned to adopt Ordinance No. 348 on its third and fmal reading. Councilmember Anderson seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Thompson - Yes, Councilmember Anderson - Yes, Councilmember Bean - Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes. The motion carried. Councilmember Anderson motioned to adopt Resolution No. 2004-06, a resolution establishing plumbing permit and inspection fees. Councilmember Thompson seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Anderson - Yes, Councilmember Thompson - Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes, Councilmember Bean - Yes. The motion carried. Public Comment Re~ardinl! Items not on the Aeenda: Bruce Brooks, 4320 Mirinda, addressed the Council regarding fluctuating and inadequate water pressure in Centennial Ranch. He is concerned that the Council may not be as proactive as needed to keep the infrastructure in line with the growth the City is experiencing. The Council directed staff to investigate the problem and report back on their fmdings. ACTION ITEMS: Phase 4 Stereo Shoppina: Center Preliminary Site Plan: City Planning Director Ron Folsom presented slides of the proposed site plan and vicinity. The property is located north of 17th Street just east ofK- Mart. The Council discussed the proposed site plan. Councilmember Waite motioned to approve Phase 4 Stereo Shopping Center Preliminary Site Plan as presented. Councilmember Thompson seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Waite - Yes, Councilmember Thompson - Yes, Councilmember Anderson - Yes, Councilmember Bean - Yes. The motion carried. Oakridee Business Park Site Plan: City Planning Director Ron Folsom presented slides of the proposed site plan and vicinity. The property is located north of 17th Street and east of Curlew, next to Escape Day Spa and Salon. The Council discussed the proposed site plan. Councilmember Anderson motioned to approve Oakridge Business Park Preliminary Site Plan as presented. Councilmember Thompson seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Anderson - Yes, Councilmember Thompson - Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes, Councilmember Bean - Yes. The motion carried. Miscellaneous Discussion Items: Planning and Zoning Chairman Doug Willden reported that public hearings were held before the Commission regarding a requested rezone along Tiebreaker south of John Adams and, a request for set back variance at the southwest corner of Sunnyside Road and Maiben. The two requests will be presented the Council at their August 19th meeting. City Attorney Scott Hall asked for a status on negotiations with the City of Idaho Falls regarding the dispatch agreement. Councilmember Bean reported that discussions are continuing regarding some wording in the agreement. Councilmember Waite reported that the Parks Department has planted numerous trees. It was suggested that the Council view the progress in development of Eagle's Homestead Park. Councilmember Anderson asked for a status report on the landscaping at White Pines Charter School. City Administrator Bruce Rose reported that he and Mayor Ard had visited the school to survey the landscaping completed. Mayor Ard authorized issuance of the building permit that was being held pending completion of the landscaping requirement. Councilmember Anderson asked for a report regarding the gravel that has built up along Tiebreaker Drive, and if arrangements had been made to adjust/repair the traffic light and cross walk signal at 17th Street and Curlew. City Administrator Rose reported that the developer, GHG Investments, has been contacted regarding the gravel along Tiebreaker Drive. The developer indicated their contractor will sweep Tiebreaker Drive this week. Repair and adjustment of the signallight( s) at 17th Street and Curlew have been scheduled. City Council Minutes 08/5/2004 - 2 Councilmember Waite motioned to adjourn. Councilmember Thompson seconded. Meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m. ~~~~~ lane B. Gempler, City Clerk/Treasure City Council Minutes 08/5/2004 - 3