Council Minutes 10/04/1984
October 4, 1984
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CITY OF AMMON
Oct. 4, 1984
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council:
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Russell N. Swensen with the
following City Officials present:
Mayor Russell N. Swensen
Councilman Robert D. Williamson
Councilwoman Carol A. Dille
Councilman Merle J. Quigley
Councilman Thayle D. Monson
Also present was Robert Harris of 2025 Sabin Drive.
The pledge of allegiance to the flag was directed by Councilman Williamson and the
invocation was offered by Councilman Monson. Minutes of the meeting on July 5, 1984,
were approved as prepared.
The first matter of business was a public hearing on an application for a variance filed
by Robert Harris of 2025 Sabin Drive for permission to build a storage building for
recreational vehicles in his backyard with a sideyard of It feet, instead of 5 feet as
required in an RP-A Zone. Mayor Swensen mentioned that the notice of public hearing had
been published in the newspaper and the adjacent property owners were notified by mail
as required by law. It was made a matter of record that there were no interested resi-
dents present other than the applicant, who stated that his personal contacts with
neighbors indicated no problem with the proposal. The public hearing was closed.
Councilman Williamson made a motion to grant the 3t feet of variance as requested. The
motion was seconded by Councilwoman Dille; voting was Williamson yes, Dille yes, Monson
yes, Quigley yes; motion carried.
Consideration was given to an application submitted by Rodney Roberts, Rt. 8 Box 48,
Idaho Falls, to move in a new pre-built house on a lot in the Tie Breaker Village sub-
division. It was mentioned that City ordinance requires that an application for a
moving permit must be presented to the Board of Adjustment, which is the City Council,
for approval. Attorney Anderson pointed out that a public hearing on this subject might
be advisable for the satisfaction of the residents but is not required. In response to
inquiries by the Mayor and Council members, the City Building Official explained that the
construction of the pre-built house conforms with the standards of the Uniform Building
Code and there is no problem with the size for the City's zoning requirements. It was
noted, however, that the applicant should be notified that the subdivision protective
covenants specify that there must be a minimum of 1200 square feet of dwelling area
while the actual measurements come to 1100 square feet, and that the Architectural
Control Board for Tie Breaker Village (which is not controlled by the City) may put a
stop on his moving plans. Councilwoman Dille moved to grant the petition of Rodney
Roberts for a moving permit. The motion was seconded by Councilman Williamson; voting
was Dille yes, Williamson no, Quigley no, Monson no; motion failed. A motion to have
a public hearing on Rodney Roberts' application was made by Councilman Quigley and
seconded by Councilwoman Dille; voting was Quigley yes, Dille no, Monson yes, William-
son yes; motion carried. The public hearing was scheduled for 7:30 P.M. on November 1,
1984. Attorney Anderson recommended that the application go to the Planning and Zoning
Commission for review during the interim.
Matters concerning animal control were brought up for discussion by Councilwoman Dille.
A report by Councilman Williamson reviewed the procedure being taken by t.he State
Industrial Board regarding a final settlement on the claim for Public Works Foreman
Thomas Reese, who has not been able to return to work since an injury which occurred
on September 11, 1983, and who was given notice of termination effective September 30,
1984.
City Clerk Deon Hemingway
Public Works Director Hayse L. Whiteley
Attorney W. Joe Anderson
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Attorney Anderson presented additional information about the court appeal filed by
Wm. McQuillen on the moved-in log house. According to Engineer Benton, a representative
of Mountain Bell has inquired about leasing or buying a small piece of land near Well #7
for a telephone cable booster station, and it was agreed that consideration should be
given to the request if there is an area that would not interfere with future plans for
the property. Public Works Director Hayse Whiteley reported on the purchase of diesel
and gasoline for the new fuel tanks and work being done to get the parks ready for the
winter months.
Mayor Swensen noted that he had participated in the ribbon-cutting for the new Valley
Bank. He mentioned that he would write a letter expressing support, as indicated by
the Council members, for a soil conservation project on Tex Creek to improve water
quality.
Claims to pay totaling $5,265.35 were approved, along with vouchers for payroll and
related expenses paid since the previous meeting in the amount of $14,296.94.
It was moved by Councilman Monson and seconded by Councilman Williamson that the meeting
adjourn; voting was all in favor; the meeting adjourned at 8:50 P.M.
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