Council Minutes 12/03/1981
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November 19, 1981
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With reference to a pending lawsuit against the City in connection with the costs of
sewerline repair at the Gene Birch residence, 2995 Central Avenue, in September of 1979,
Attorney Anderson informed the Mayor and Council that the land owner said he would con-
tribute to the settlement, and it was agreed that the City Attorney should have authority
to negotiate for the City so the case can be closed out. It was indicated that the
settlement can probably be made at half of the original billing, which would be $1400.
A report by the Public Works Director included information about the advertising for
bids on a new backhoe-loader, the operation and winterizing of the wells, and the problem
of encroachment on the City's right-of-way access from Dal Avenue to Peterson Park by
the property owner on the north.
Claims in the amount of $15,719.75 were presented by the City Clerk and were approved
for payment.
It was moved by Councilwoman Dille and seconded by Councilman Swensen that the meeting
be adjourned to an executive session regarding employee salary increases. The voting
was all in favor and the meeting adjourned at 8:50 P.M.
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CITY OF AMMON
December 3, 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 City Clerk Deon Hemingway
Councilman Russell N. Swensen Pub~ic Works Director Hayse L. Whiteley
Councilman David R. Rowberry Attorney W. Joe Anderson
Councilwoman Carol A. Dille Engineer David E. Benton
Councilman Thayle D. Monson Planning Commission Member Gary Butterworth
The pledge of allegiance to the flag was conducted by Mayor Wehmann and prayer was
offered by Councilman Monson. Minutes of the meeting on August 6, 1981, were approved
as prepared.
A zone change requested by Richard Kelly on property at the northwest corner of the
Ammon Road-Sunnyside Road intersection was discussed, and Attorney Anderson advised
that:EL re-zone from residential to commercial would be-a significant change and would
require amending the Comprehensive Plan which was adopted in October, 1981. It was
noted that the applicant must request a change in the Comprehensive Plan and that those
who come to a public hearing scheduled for December 8 will have to be informed of the
delay involved due to the procedure required by the State Land Use Act of not amending
the Plan more often than once each mix months.
In response to an announcement by Mayor Wehmann regarding arrangements made through the
manager of the Valley Bank Ammon Office, Councilwoman Dille moved to authorize the City
Clerk to enter into an agreement for Valley Bank to act as a receiving agent for the
payment of City utility bills. The motion was seconded by Councilman Rowberry; voting
was all in favor; motion carried.
Mayor Wehmann suggested that the Council members responsible for public works and fiscal
operations review the charges for garbage collection at all churches and make a re-
commendation before a decision is made on the fee for dumpster piok-up at the church
outside the City which was mentioned at the previous meeting.
It was reported by Mayor Wehmann that the City has advertised and sent out to interested
firmsa-, "Request for Proposals" to develop the four hydroelectric projects for which
preliminary permits have been issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
Reports by the City Council included a discussion on the need to get the planning started
on playground equipment, etc., for the parks because of the ending date on the BOR Grant.
Public Works Director Hayse Whiteley reviewed employee and work situations and noted that
bids are being accepted for a backhoe-loader with the bid opening to be at 2 P.M. on
December 22.
Claims in the amount of $4,239.52 were presented and approved for payment.
A motion to adjourn was made by Councilwoman Dille and seconded by Councilman Monson;
voting was all in favor; meeting adjourned at 9:05 P.M.
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