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Mayor Wehmann reported that, since he was not able to attend a special meeting on Dec-
ember 15, he had sent a mailgram to the State Director of Farmers Home Administration
in Boise regarding the proposed withdrawal of the City from the FmHA lending area, and
there may be people from that agency here at the Council meeting on January 8, 1981.
The Council members were informed by Mayor Wehmann that he would be meeting with Dale
Rockwood of the Bonneville Fire Protection District regarding the Mutual Aid Agreement
and that the City of Idaho Falls officials have given notice that the agreement between
that city and Ammon for mutual aid is to be discontinued.
It was reported by Councilman Rowberry that arrangements have been made with the City
Public Works Director to solve the curb-cut problem at the Russell Owen property at
2940 Teton Street when spring comes by putting in an approved asphalt approach. I
Public Works Director, Hayse Whiteley, informed the Mayor and Council about miscellaneous
matters such as missing traffic signs, improvement work being done in the shop area of
the city building, etc.
Claims were presented by the City Clerk in the amount of $16,343.53, which were approved
for payment, and it was noted that the annual payment of $64,636.00 to Farmers Home Ad-
ministration on the Water and Sewer Revenue Bond will be made from invested funds during
the last week in December.
With reference to the recently completed Energy Audit projeat, Mayor Wehmann mentioned
that letters of praise have been received from Utah Power & Light Company and the Idaho
Public Utili ties Commission, and an article has appeared in the "Energy Update" publica-
tion put out by the State Office of Energy. He pointed out that the City Building was
audited and, if the City is eligible, an application will be made for a no-interest loan
to have some work done when that program gets underway.
It was moved by Councilw'oman Dille and seconded by Councilman Rowberry that the meeting
adjourn; voting was all in favor; meeting adjourned at 9:30 P.M.
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January 8, 1981
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
Councilman David Row'berry
Councilwoman Carol A. Dille
Councilman Thayle D. Monson
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Clerk Deon Hemingway
Engineer David E. Benton
Asst. Attorney Douglas Nelson
Public Works Director Hayse L. Whiteley
Planning Commission Member Elaine McGary
Absent: Councilman Russell N. Swensen
Also present during the meeting were Joe T. McCarter and Meade Kohl, FmHa Boise; Marla
England, FmHA Idaho Falls; Jean Pugh, 3160 Owen St.; Beverly Ritter, 295 Crimson; and
Nathan Bentley (Scout), 2015 Eagle Dr.
The pledge of allegiance to the flag was conducted by Councilman Row'berry and prayer
was offered by Mayor Wehmann. Minutes of the meetings on September 4, 1980, September
18, 1980, September 25, 1980, October 2, 1980, and October 16, 1980, were approved as
prepared.
It was announced that a public hearing before the City Council regarding the requested
de-annexation of a portion of Tie Breaker Village has been scheduled for 7 P.M. on
February 5, 1981.
Mayor Wehmann reported that he was contacted by seven people who were interested in
appointments on the Planning and Zoning Commission for the two vacancies that exist.
He explained that he used the criteria of length of residency, lack of conflict of I
interest, and location in the community in deciding to recommend the nomination of
Betsy Kasnick of 4015 Ross Avenue for the term which expires on February 28, 1982, and
Art Frey of 3005 Geneva Drive to fill the vacancy expiring on February 28, 1981, and
for an additional term of three years until February 28, 1984. Other residents who
had expressed interest were listed by Mayor Wehmann as Gerald Mitchell, 3151 Marlene St.,
Bill Quapp, 3850 Wanda St., Ted Sorenson, 1815 Curlew Dr., Hester Pulley, 4200 Wanda St.,
and Bruce Lind, 3175 Midway Ave. Regarding the two other terms on the Planning Commission
which expire soon, Mayor Wehmann proposed the re-appointment of Jim McNett and Jim South-
wick, both of whom have indicated willingness to continue serving. Councilman Rowberry
moved to confirm the appointment of Betsy Kasnick to a term on the Planning and Zoning
Commission to expire on February 28, 1982; the motion was seconded by Councilman Monson;
voting was all in favor; motion carried. Councilman Rowberry moved to confirm the
appointment of Art Frey to a term on the Ammon Planning and Zoning Commission for two
months expiring February 28, 1981, and also confirm for a three-year term to expire on
February 28, 1984; the motion was seconded by Councilman Monson; voting was all in
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favor; motion carried. Councilman Rowberry moved to confirm the re-appointments of
Jim McNett and Jim Southwick to three-year terms on the Planning and Zoning Commission,
those terms to expire February 28, 1984; the motion was seconded by Councilman Monson;
voting was all in favor; motion carried.
The Council members were informed by Mayor Wehmann that the home at 3765 Brookfield Lane
is now being used as a shelter home for eight handicapped adults under a temporary State
license which expires on February 19, 1981. He explained that this was upsetting to the
neighbors since the move-in came about suddenly as an emergency, but it is authorized by
the State law which gives handicapped people the right to live in any residence that
meets licensing standards and cannot be restricted by local zoning.
It was noted by Mayor Wehmann that officials from the State Office of the Farmers Home
Administration were expected to arrive at the meeting shortly, and that Mrs. Pugh and
Mrs. Ritter who were present were interested in the matter of the proposed change in the
FmHA lending area boundaries which is to be discussed. Information reviewed by Mayor
Wehmann indicated that there are 177 homes in Ammon that received loans from FmHA, which
comprises about 14 per cent of the City's dwelling units, and that 42 houses have been
built in Ammon with about 10 per cent having FmHA financing since the boundary matter was
checked by a representative sent out from Washington, D. C., in April of 1978. Joe
McCarter, State Director of FmHa appeared at the meeting, accompanied by Meade Kohl of
State Office and Marla England of the Idaho Falls District Office, and they were invited
to make an explanation of the proposal to withdraw' Ammon from the lending area. Mr. Kohl
stated that the regulations (Housing Act of 1949 with amendments) make it clear that
FmHA is a rural lending agency and that an open area should be established between a town
the size of Idaho Falls and the eligible housing area. He commented that it is felt that
non-compliance with this rule has been allowed in Ammon for some time because of the
FmHA loan to the City for financing the sewer system project. Mr. McCarter offered as
a reason for the proposed change the information that the allocation for lending in Idaho
has gone down, and expressed the opinion that there are more other sources of credit in
this part of the State than in less populated areas. He stated that, even if the change
is made, loan service will be continued in the event of the re-sale of the homes which
now have FmHA financing in Ammon. Mayor Wehmann pointed out the inconsistency of FmHA
loaning money to the City for a sewer system then not allowing housing financing for
residential development. It was asked by Mayor Wehmann that Ammon not be withdrawn from
the FmHa lending area and that those parts of the City impact area which are north of
17th Street, west of Ammon-Lincoln Road, and south of 1st Street that are now excluded
be added back in, and the Council members indicated approval of this request. The re-
presentatives of the FmHA were thanked for coming and presenting information and for
giving the City officials a chance to express their feelings.
Mayor Wehmann mentioned that he met with the County Fire District commissioners and
notified them that Ammon wants to have a mutual aid agreement for fire protection.
According to Attorney Anderson, a judgment has been obtained against Havenhurst Corpora-
tion, the former owner of Eastgate Mobile Village, on the unpaid balance for City water,
sewer, and garbage services. Councilman Monson reviewed the Fire Department year-end
report for 1980 which listed 20Jt hours spent on 42 calls in Ammon with$$)4,030 damage,
267 hours spent on 79 calls for the Bonneville Fire District, and 630 hours spent in
training of the Ammon Volunteer firemen. It was noted that all fires in the City during
December were chimney fires, mostly resulting from faulty installation with no inspections,
and Mayor Wehmann recommended that the fees for fireplace and chimney permits be waived
in an effort to get more inspecting done and thus lessen the danger of fires in the homes.
Engineer Benton agreed to prepare a development agreement for Delmar Anderson Addition,
Division #1, which is to be accepted and signed before the City Council approves the
final plat. A suggestion was made by Engineer Benton that, before any unplatted additions
are annexed in the future, the property owner be required to enter into an annexation
agreement to require that a development agreement be completed before any building permits
oan. be requested, and the Mayor and Council members did not express any disapproval of
this recommended procedure.
The remaining sections of a Comprehensive Plan for Ammon, Sections 9 through 12, were
reviewed and minor changes were recommended. It was agreed that action on the plan should
be deferred until an errata sheet is prepared.
The City Clerk presented claims in the amount of $9,177.51 which were approved for payment.
It was made a matter of record that the schedule of the regular meetings for the month of
January had been changed to the second and fourth Thursdays since the first Thursday was
the New Years Day holiday.
Councilwoman Dille moved and Councilman Monson seconded that the meeting adjourn; voting
was all in favor; meeting adjourned at 10 P.M.
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