Council Minutes 07/03/1985
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July), 1985
298 CITY OF AMMON
July), 1985
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council:
The meeting was called to order at 7:)0 P.M. by Mayor Russell N. Swensen with the
following City Officials present:
Mayor Russell N. Swensen
Councilman Robert D. Williamson
Councilman Merle J. Quigley
Councilman Thayle D. Monson
Absent: Councilwoman Carol A. Dille
Deputy City Clerk Aleen C. Jensen
Public Works Director Hayse L. Whiteley
Engineer David E. Benton
The pledge of allegiance to the flag was directed by Mayor Swensen and the invocation
was given by Councilman Williamson. The minutes of the meetings on March 21 and I
April 4, 1985, were approved as prepared with a motion by Councilman Quigley seconded
by Councilman Monson and voting all in favor.
An application for a license for the public display of fireworks filed by Merle J.
Quigley of 2905 Western Avenue was considered, and Councilman Quigley explained the
plans of his family to follow the customs of China in their Christmas celebration this
year, including fireworks on Christmas Eve, and his need to get the license now in
order to purchase the fireworks. Councilman Monson moved to approve the license for
public display of fireworks for Merle Quigley at 2905 Western Avenue on December 24,
1985, subject to his furnishing the names and addresses of the wholesaler and dis-
tributor as required on the application and obtaining the approval of his neighbors
within 150 feet. The motion was seconded by Councilman Williamson; voting was Monson
yes, Williamson yes, Quigley abstain, Mayor Swensen yes; motion carried.
Councilman Williamson reported that the fire truck, which the City Council acted upon
for purchase at the June 6 meeting, developed mechanical problems while enroute for
delivery, so a different truck which is three years newer was bought and is now in the
City's possession. It was moved by Councilman Quigley and seconded by Councilman Monson
that the original motion be amended to read "1969 International Harvester" instead of
"1966 GMC" fire truck; voting was all in favor; motion carried. According to Council-
man Williamson, the terms of purchase included a )O-day guarantee, re-upholstering of
seats, sanding off of emblems, and repainting of the doors.
Reports by City Council members included matters concerning a change of management for
the swimming pool, progesss on the bleachers which are being built for the ball
diamonds, ideas for a logo for the City, a letter to the Idaho Falls Mayor regarding I
the possibility of an agreement on fire protection backup, and a request for informa-
tion from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission about reinstating or filing another
permit application for hydro-electric development at Ririe Dam.
Engineer Benton mentioned that figures are being worked up to see if there would be any
savings from changing the pump at Well No.7 and calculating the cost for overlay repairs
on Molen Street between Romrell Lane and Central Avenue.
The Public Works Director expressed concern about the amount of water that is being used
during the hot weather and the high cost of power for pumping the water. He suggested
that consideration be given to installing meters and putting a small pump at Well No.4
so that water from that well can be used for sprinkling Peterson Park to relieve the
low-pressure problem in that area.
As an update on the McQuillen building permit appeal, Mayor Swensen reported that the
court order was signed on June 5 but was not entered until June 10.
Claims to pay were approved in the amount of $8,795.59, and disbursements for payroll
and related expenses since the previous meeting totaling $1),678.61 were also approved.
A motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Williamson and seconded by Councilman Monson;
voting was all in favor; the meeting was adjourned.
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CITY CLERK
Minutes recorded by Deputy Clty erk Aleen C. Jensen
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