Council Minutes 12/02/1982
November 18, 1982
December 2, 1982
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In view of a news article indicating that the City of Idaho Falls is taking action
against the Magistrate Court concerning a shortage in the amount transmitted from fines,
Mayor Wehmann suggested that Attorney Anderson send a written request, if appropriate,
that Ammon's problem be considered again regarding not having received all funds due
from the court in the past.
Inasmuch as it was agreed that more time was needed to study the details of a request
for a variance at 3690 Geneva Drive, a motion to table action on' the application was
made by Councilman Swe:psen a:pd seconded by Councilwoman Dille. Voting on the motion
,was all in favor; motion carried.
Information on a used garbage truck which will be available for purchase in January of
1983 was discussed. It was pointed out that, because of the City's tight financial
condition, it would be better to consider this rather than contracting for a new truck
as planned when the budget was approved. Councilwoman Dille m'oved that Public Works
Director,Hayse Whiteley, be authori~edto investigate the possibility of purchasing the
used garbage truck through Western Road Machinery. Councilman Swensen moved and Council':"
man Monson seconded that the motion be amended to add a condition that the City wants to
try the truck out before making a decision to purchase. Voting on the motion to amend
was all in favor, and voting on the amended motion was also unanimous in favor and the
motion passed. .
Claims totaling $7,702.87 were approved along with vouchers in the amount of $6,424.81
paid since the previous meeting and a transfer of $22,000.00 to the City's investment
fund.
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A motion to adjourn was made by Councilwoman Dille and seconded by Councilman Monson;
voting was all in favor; the meeting was adjourned at 9:45 P.M.
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December 2, 1982
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council:
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The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor George Wehmann, with the following
City Officials present:
Mayor George Wehmann
Councilman Russell N. Swensen
Councilwoman Carol A. Dille
Councilman Thayle D. Monson
Councilman Robert D. Williamson
Also present during the meeting was Ted Sorenson of Sorenson & Associates.
City Clerk Deon Hemingway
Public Works Director Hayse
Attorney W. Joe Anderson
Engineer David E. Benton
L. Whiteley
The pledge of allegiance to the flag was conducted by Councilman Williamson and prayer
was offered by Councilman Swensen.
An application for a variance at 3690 Geneva Drive filed by Jay Kauer of Realty World,
acting as agent for a prospective buyer, was considered and found to be in order with the
signature of approval of the neighboring property owner having been obtained. It was
noted that statements in the application indicated that the purchase of the property is
contingent on the assurance that a garage can be built, which would have to extend into
the sideyard as required by the zoning, and that it would be 3 to 4 feet to the property
line if a garage 12 feet wide were to be constructed. Councilman Swensen moved to approve I
a sideyard variance of ~ to lJi feet (zoning requires 7-~ feet) at 3690 Geneva Drive as
requested by Jay Kauer, Realtor. The motion was seconded by Councilman Williamson;
voting was Swensen yes, Williamson yes, Dille yes, Monson yes; motion carried.
The Mayor and Council reviewed an application submitted by the Circle K Store, 2545 E.
17th Street, for the renewal of a license for the retail sale of beer and wine. It was
moved by Councilwoman Dille and seconded by Councilman Williamson that the request for
license renewal for the Circle K Store be approved; voting was all in favor; motion
carried.
Mayor Wehmann asked for guidance from the City Attorney and the City Engineer regarding
coming up with a legal form which would provide a procedure for giving assurance to the
City that the requirements of the Flood Plain Management ordinance are being met when a
building permit is issued for construction in the City's flood prone area. He explained
that this is needed so that the Federal Emergency Management Agency cannot come back to
the City for violations of the law.
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According to Councilman Williamson, a problem with the fire siren was determined to be
from ice formation, and a special thanks should go to Mayor Tom Campbell of the City of
Idaho Falls for authorizing the use of equipment from that City which was needed to get
up to the siren. With the thought in mind of being prepared at times when the siren is
out of operation, Mayor Wehmann suggested that Councilman Williamson try to find out
what kind of a notification system is used by the National Guard in case of emergencies.
Regarding the possibility of having a "Quick Response Unit" in Ammon, as mentioned by
Councilman Williamson at the previous meeting, it was recommended by Mayor Wehmann that
the aspect of liability insurance be looked into when considering this matter.
Public Works Director, Hayse Whiteley, reported that the City equipment is ready to take
care of snow and ice problems as needed. He mentioned that arrangements have been made
to purchase a used sand.nspreader box from Bonneville County.
Ted Sorenson, representing the developer of a proposed County subdivision called Sandway
Village, appeared relative to a development agreement for the project since the property
is in the Ammon impact area. Matters pertaining to standards for streets, water lines,
and sewer lines were discussed, with special emphasis being given to a condition re-
commended by the City officials that pipes and valves for future fire hydrants be
included in the water system. Mr. Sorenson indicated that he would invite the developer
to meet with the Council if the items as discussed are not satisfactory; otherwise, the
agreement is to be typed and ready for action in time for the next meeting.
Claims for payment were approved in the amount of $13,620.17, along with vouchers for
payroll expenditures totaling $4,412.35.
A motion to adjourn was made by Councilwoman Dille and seconded by Councilman Monson;
voting was all in favor; the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 P.M.
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December 16, 1982
The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council was cancelled for lack of a quorum.
Claims to pay in the amount of $10,613.49 and payroll expenditures for $5,290.20 were
approved.
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