Council Minutes 09/01/1983
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CITY OF AMMON
September 1,198J
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council:
The meeting was called to order at 7:JO P.M. by Mayor George Wehmann with the following
City Officials present:
Mayor George Wehmann City Clerk Deon Hemingway
Councilwoman Carol A. Dille Public Works Director Hayse L. Whiteley
Councilman Russell N. Swensen Attorney W. Joe Anderson
Councilman Robert D. Williamson Engineer David E. Benton
Councilman Thayle D. Monson
Others present during the meeting were Glen and Doriene Farnes and their daughter Carol
of 2295 Avocet Drive.
The pledge of allegiance to the flag was directed by Mayor Wehmann and the invocation was I
offered by Councilman Swensen. Minutes of the meeting on August 4, 198J, were approved
as prepared.
The meeting was opened for a public hearing, as advertised, on the revenue sharing budget
and the total bud et for Fiscal Year 1984. Regarding the revenue sharing budget of
3,0 0, which is the amount estimated to be available from carry-over money and entitle-
ment payments, Mayor Wehmann noted that there were no changes in the suggested expendi-
tures since the hearing on the proposed uses was held on August 4. Approval was indicated
for transferring $14,000 for general administrative expenses with $1,000 being designated
to support the Community and Rural Transportaion (CART) program and the remainder for a
shortwave radio and a computer system, $5,000 to the Fire Department Reserve Fund, and
$24,080 to the Street Fund to supplement revenue from gasoline taxes for work on the
roads. Attention was then turned to the full budget of $670,891 with expenditures in the
different funds as published in the notice of hearing. There being no citizens present
to make comment, the public hearing was closed. It was moved by Councilwoman Dille and
seconded by Councilman Monson that the FY-84 budget as proposed be adopted; voting was
all in favor; motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance No. 195, having the following title, was brought up for action:
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION FOR THE CITY OF
AMMON, BONNEVILLE COUNTY, IDAHO; FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF THE SEVERAL
FUNDS AND THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH APPROPRIATED DURING THE FISCAL YEAR
1984 COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 1983, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER JO, 1984, AND
PROVIDING FOR THE AMOUNT APPROPRIATED FOR SUCH FUNDS.
Councilwoman Dille moved to dispense with the rule requiring the reading of the ordinance
on three different days and to place Ordinance No. 195 on its third and final reading.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Monson; voting was Dille yes, Monson yes, Sw'ensen
yes, Williamson yes; motion carried. Ordinance No. 195 was read in full. A motion was
made by Councilman Sw'ensen and seconded by Councilman Williamson to adopt Ordinance
No. 195 known as the annual appropriation bill for Fiscal Year 1984; voting was Swensen
yes, Williamson yes, Dille yes, Monson yes; motion carried and Ordinance No. 195 passed,
to become effective upon publication.
A public hearing was opened to give consideration to an application for a variance filed
by Glen Farnes of 2295 Avocet Drive to be allowed to build a garage on a corner lot with
less than JO feet of setback on the street side. It was pointed out that notice had
been published and written notification of the public hearing had been sent to owners of
neighboring properties, as required by law. Mayor Wehmann and the Council members
commented that they had observed the location and could not see any problem considering
the curve in the street and the information presented that the property line is several
feet inside of the existing sidewalk. None of the adjacent property owners were present
to make objection. Councilwoman Dille moved to grant a variance of 7 feet on the street
sideyard setback to Glen Farnes at 2295 Avocet Drive. The motion was seconded by Council-
man Sw'ensen; voting was Dille yes, Swensen yes, Williamson yes, Monson yes; motion
carried and the variance was granted unanimously. The hearing was closed.
The Law Enforcement Agreement for Fiscal Year 1984 was reveiw'ed and found to be in
accordance with the figures as presented by the Bonneville County Sheriff. A motion was
made by Councilman Swensen and seconded by Councilman Williamson to authorize Mayor
Wehmann to sign the FY-84 Law Enforcement Agreement contract for a total value of
$61,953, as included in the budget which was adopted earlier in the meeting; voting was
all in favor; motion carried.
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Following a discussion regarding after-houss use of water-valve keys, it was agreed that
a policy should be established to not lend out the keys to avoid the risk of residents
breaking the valves off and to assure the availability of this equipment to the City in
the event of emergency needs.
Mayor Wehmann reported that there has been no answer from LaVaun Merrill in connection
with the City's proposal concerning the property known as Falcon Park.
Appointments on the Planning and Zoning Commission of Lawana Nielsen, 2860 E. 17th St.,
and Kent Hinckley, J725 Marlene Street, were recommended by Mayor Wehmann. Councilman
Sw'ensen moved to confirm the appointment of Lawana Nielsen on the Planning and Zoning
Commission for a term expiring on February 28, 1985; the motion w'as seconded by Council-
man Monson; voting was all in favor; motion carried. It was moved by Councilman William-
son and seconded by Councilman Sw'ensen that the appointment on the Planning and Zoning
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Commission be confirmed for Kent Hinckley for a term expiring on February 28, 1984;
vo~ing was all in favor; motion carried.
Swimming pool operations for the 1983 season were reviewed by Councilwoman Dille, who
noted that estimates show that revenue will be above expenditures. According to the
report submitted by the pool manager, this appears to have resulted from having public
swimming only during the same weeks that instructions were being given.
In connection with the driveway damage at the Dick Bybee residence, 2130 Ross Avenue,
which was mentioned in several previous meetings, Mayor Wehmann reported that Mr. Bybee
had called to inquire if City equipment and labor could be used to lay the asphalt if
he paid for the material. It was agreed that this would be satisfactory, and Public
Works Director Hayse Whiteley was instructed to go ahead with the repair work under this
arrangement. Councilman Williamson indicated that he would notify Mr. Bybee of the de-
cision and would tell him that the amount to pay the City for the asphalt would be $180.
Recommendations w'ere made by Mayor Wehmann about the timing for expending funds as
budgeted for several special items, such as the payment to the CART program. He noted
that it would be helpful to the City's financial condition to have the City Attorney and
the City Engineer attend only one City Council meeting each month so that these pro-
fessional services can continue to be available with no change in the retainer fees.
Mayor Wehmann submitted a letter of resignation, stating his intention to move to Oregon
and requesting that the effective date be no later than September 30, 1983. No immediate
action was taken.
The City Clerk reported that claims to pay totaled $4,365.85, and all were given approval
along with expenditures made since the previous meeting for payroll and related expenses
in the amount of $8,122.70.
A motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Sw'ensen and seconded by Councilwoman Dille;
voting was all in favor; the meeting was adjourned at 8:50 P.M.
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CITY OF AMMON
September 15, 1983
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
Councilwoman Carol A. Dille
Councilman Robert D. Williamson
Councilman Thayle D. Monson
Absent: Councilman Russell N. Swensen
Ci ty Clerk Deon Hemingway
Public Works Director Hayse L. Whiteley
City Engineer David E. Benton
The pledge of allegiance to the flag was directed by Councilman Monson and the invocation
was offered by Councilman Williamson. Minutes of the meeting on August 18, 1983, w'ere
approved as prepared.
The following resolution was presented for action:
RESOLUTION NO. 83-1
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING A GENERAL CITY ELECTION, TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY
THE 8th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1983; DESIGNATING THE POLLING PLACES; DESIGNATING
THE DEPUTY REGISTRARS; AND ORDERING THE CITY CLERK TO GIVE NOTICE OF SUCH
ELECTI ON .
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AMMON, IDAHO,
THAT:
SECTION L. The general city election will be held in and for the City
of Ammon on the 8th day of November, at which time there w'ill be elected
a mayor and two councilmen to serve for a term of four year.
SECTION 2. The following is designated as the polling place for such
election: Ammon Elementary School, 2900 Central Avenue
SECTION 3. The following are designated as Deputy Registrars:
Deon Hemingway, City of Ammon Bldg.
Aleen Jensen, City of Ammon Bldg.
Regina Borg, 1855 Falcon Dr.
SECTION 4. The Clerk, for and on behalf of the Mayor and Council,
shall give public notice of the time and place of holding such general
city election by posting such notice in three places or publishing such
notice in a least two iSSU5liof the Post-Register, official newspaper for
City of Ammon, publication of such notice to be made no less than 45 days