Council Minutes 04/01/1982
March 18, 1982
April 1, 19B2
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It was mentioned by Councilman Williamson that he is still working with the City of Idaho
Falls officials in an effort to come up with an acceptable agreement for fire fighting
back-up. He referred to a letter stating that, beginning April 1, 1982, Ammon will be
billed a monthly fee of $50 by the City of Idaho Falls for fire dispatch service, and
the other Council members agreed that a reply would be in order explaining that funds
to pay this fee are not in the budget for Fiscal Year 1982 but will be budgeted for
next year inasmuch as this is a service which is received and appreciated. Council-
man Williamson noted that he had talked to Captain Hutchens of the Sheriff Department
about law enforcement matters such as parking regulations and the Ammon uniform citation
books.
A report by Public Works Director Hayse Whiteley listed spring clean-up days on the I
Saturdays of May 8, ~ay 15, and May 22. He pointed out that he had checked with B & W
Equipment, and the price of $750 to pull the pump at Well #4 still stands with the
possibility of selling the pump at this time being good. Mr. Whiteley presented in-
formation on the relative cost and expected lifetime of gas, propane, and diesel trucks
in anticipation of planning to call for bids on a new garbage truck in the fall. He re-
ported that the City has started hauling gravel from the County pit as authorized follow-
ing the delivery of a check for the County Road and Bridge Department on the 17th Street
payment as explained in the previous meeting.
Claims which were approved for payment totaled $7,546.38 and approved after payment were
vouchers for payroll, investments, etc., in the amount of $20,569.73.
A motion to adjourn was made by Councilwoman Dille and seconded by Councilman Williamson;
voting was all in favor; meeting adjourned at 9:35 P.M. .~
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April 1, 1982
~inutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council:
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Acting Mayor Russell N. Swensen with
the following City Officials present:
Acting Mayor Russell N. Swensen
Councilman Robert D. Williamson
Councilwoman Carol A. Dille
Councilman Thayle D. Monson
Absent: Mayor George Wehmann
City Clerk Deon Hemingway
Public Works Director Hayse
Engineer David E. Benton
Attorney W. Joe Anderson
L. Whiteley
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The pledge of allegiance to the flag was conducted by Councilwoman Dille and prayer was
offered by Acting Mayor Swensen. Minutes of the meetings on February 4, February 18,
and March 4, 1982, were approved as written by motion made by Councilman Williamson and
seconded by Councilwoman Dille, with voting all in favor.
An application for a backyard variance for Melvin P. Walsh, 3490 Rawson St., was taken
under consideration. It was noted that the approval signature of the adjacent property
owner was on record and that the requested l7t feet of backyard (instead of 25 feet) for
a garage was consistent with the backyard of the existing dwelling on the lot. Council-
woman Dille moved to grant the variance to allow a backyard of l7t feet for a garage that
is to be constructed at 3490 Rawson St~ The motion was seconded by Councilman Monson;
voting was all in favor; motion carried.
In response to an inquiry by Councilwoman Dille, it was indicated that the plans for a
shelter in Peterson Park met with approval subject to being checked by the City building
inspector. Councilwoman Dille requested that Attorney Anderson prepare a release form
for use if tree-digging is done on private property during the park tree-planting project
planned for May 1. Regarding the Volunteer Fire Department, Councilman Williamson re- I
ported that driver-training sessions are being planned, and that he would attend a meeting
on April 7 for the VoTech fire instruction certification. With reference to a pumper
truck which is expected to be available as surplus from the City of Idaho Falls, it was
recommended that funds be provided for in the FY-83 budget if purchase of this equipment
is considered desirable. Public Works Director, Hayse Whiteley, mentioned ballfield
and gravel-hauling work, and it was suggested that he contact Bill Manwill of the County
Engineer's office about federal funds for striping of 17th Street.
Claims to pay in the amount of $24,324.60 and vouchers for $4,913.19 on items paid on
payroll, etc., since the preceding meeting were approved. It was moved by Councilwoman
Dille and seconded by Councilman Williamson that the meeting adjourn; voting was unanimous
in favor; meeting adjourned at 8:30 P.M.
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