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Council Minutes 06/06/1973 I o Qj l"- ac ~ w I I 9 and bushes standing up at the McCowin Park landscaping project and recommended regular watering of the p1antings (which is being done). He also suggested having some gravel hauled in to put along the west side of Midway Avenue in the McCowin Park area where one side of the street has been paved recently by the developer. This would be to help prevent accidents which might result due to the depth of the drop-off from the pavement to the remaining roadbed. Councilman Cheney reported on the progress of the Ammon Days plans and indicated that the City Officials are to be in charge of the relay games. Councilman Southwicli requested that the new members of the city maintenance crew be instructed to attend Fire Department training sessions and to respond to all daytime fire calls. He asked also if it would be in order for the City to write to the head cifice of the only local service station to see if this might help to prevent the anticipated closing down of this station. He felt such action would be appropriate since this business is the only nearby place where the Fire Department vehicles can be serviced. Suggestions for a replacement member on the Planning and Zoning Commission were reque;sted by Mayor Turnbow. According to Councilman Swensen, Maintenance Supervisor LaVern Williams has been released from the hospital, and a small gift of remembrance from the City will be presented to him shortly. Mr. Swensen noted that the water is in the ditches and the watering schedules have been distributed. It was indicated that suggestions made by Councilman Swensen so that the city tractor and street sweeper can be parked off the street will be followed. Councilman Southwick moved that the meeting be adjourned at 11:10 P. M. Claims were approved ~or payment. ~~~~ tLERK r1 d/d~~ CITY OF AMMON June 6, 1973 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council: The meeting was called to order at 7:40 P. M. by Mayor Keith C. Turnbow with the following City Officials present: Mayor Keith C. Turnbow Attorney Franklin Smith Councilman Gerald B. Cheney Councilman James H. Southwick Councilman Russell No. Swensen Arrived at 8:18 P. M. -Councilman Marvin J. Anderson Excused - Clerk Deon Hemingway (out of town) Others present during the meeting were Harmon Groesbeck, George Wehmann, Harold G. Loveland, Reuben Anderson, Garth L. Cunningham,! Prayer was offered by Councilman Cheney. The minutes of the regular meeting of May 21, 1973, were approved as typed. Mayor Turnbow asked Mr. Reuben Anderson to present his proposed change of building site on Romrell Lane. Mr. Anderson informed the Council that he had asked Mr. Dorian Crow and Mr. Harold Loveland to present information in regards to the proposed change or building location. A discussion was held on the above problem. The minutes of May 7, 1973 and the minute s of the Planning and Zoning C omm is s ion of May 23, 1973, we r e referred to for clarification of previous discussions on this situation. Councilman Southwick explained the reasoning in regards to the previous variance. Mr. Anderson was advised that, upon his providing the City of Ammon with a certified copy of the proposed sectional home meeting the Uniform Building Code of. the State of Idaho and other present applicable zoning laws of the City of Ammon, a building permit likely will be issued. 10 Mayor Turnbow asRed Mr. George Wehmann and Mr. Harmon Groesbeck of the Recodifi- cation Committee to present "their preliminary report. Mr. Reed L. Moss was excused due to being out of town. Mr. Wehmann asked a number of questions con- cerning the sections on Electrical, Plumbing, and Heating. Mr. Wehmann pointed out a number of inconsistencies that exist in the proposed ordinances. It was SUg- gested that the Council secure information from the Association of Idaho Cities in regards to cities of similar size as to whether or not they have recently recodified their ordinances. Mayor Turnbow expressed appreciation to Mr. Wehmann, Mr. Groesbeck, and the other members of the committee for the work they have done. Mr. Wehmann left a written preliminary report for the consideration of the Council. Individual copies of the report will be provided for the Council members. Mayor Turnbow reported that the letter has been sent to Mr. Brunt and that people are I being denied the privilege of dumping burnable material at the Circle "K" location. Mayor Turnbow also reported that a letter had been sent to all residents of the old part of the City in-regards to dumping garbage, grass, trees, etc., on the street right-of- ways. After June 7, 1973, citations will be issued for violators. Mayor Turnbow reported that the Engineers have been working on the sewer and water contract this past week. According to Mayor Turnbow, Maintenance Supervisor LaVern Williams may return to work next week if the doctor's examination this week is satisfactory. Councilman Cheney reported that the swimming pool will be opened this Satruday at 1:00 P. M. The swimming lessons will start next Monday, JURe 11, 1973. Mayor Turnbow reported that 40 Colorado Blue Spruce and Scotch Pines between 6-8 feet will be purchased at $10.00 each from Barber's, Brigham City, Utah, for plant- ing in McCowin Park this fall. The trees are guaranteed. Councilman James H. Southwick reported that Civil Defense Director Thomas J. Wadsworth delivered a radiation detection kit to the City of Ammon for use on May 22, 1973. I Councilman Southwick moved that curb and gutter not be required in new additions where the minimum front foot width of 120 feet is maintained for all lots within the addition. Seconded by Councilman Cheaey. Voting--Southwick, yes; Cheney, yes; Anderson, yes; Swensen, yes; motion carried. Councilman Southwick informed the Council that the Planning and Zoning Commission had approved the preliminary plot plan for the Utterbeck Addition west on Wanda Street. He also reported to the Council that he had .resigned as Chairman of the City of Ammon Planning and Zoning Commission--Garth Cunningham was elected Chairman, Harvey Crandall asVice- Chairman, and Elaine McGary remained as Secretary. The Planning_ and Zoning Commission has changed their meeting date to the 4th Wednesday of each month at 8:00 P. M. Councilman Anderson moved that the meeting be adjourned; seconded by Councilman S):.il~as adjourned at 11:3~-0~ MAYOR CITY OF AMMON June 20, 1973 I Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council: The meeting was called to order at 8:00 P. M. by Mayor Keith C. Turnbow with the following City Officials present: Mayor Keith C. Turnbow Clerk Deon Hemingway Councilman Russell N. Swensen Attorney W. Joe Anderson Councilman James H. Southwick Engineer David E. Benton Arrived at 8:45 P. M. - Councilman Marvin J. Anderson Excused (Out of town) - Councilman Gerald B. Cheney Others present during the meeting were Reed Moss, George Wehmann, Harmon Groesbeck, Beth Lords, and Marvin Mc Gary.