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Council Minutes 06/20/1973 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 pe0ple 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~.~~as adjourned at 1l:3~-00!~ 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. 299 Prayer was offered by Councilman Southwick. Reading of minutes was postponed until the next meeting as moved by Councilman Swensen and seconded by CouncilmanSouthwick wi th the voting all in favor. I The Citizens' Recodification Study Committee--Reed Moss, George Wehmann, and Harmon Groesbeck--reviewed general area recommendations as follows with Chairman Reed Moss as spokesman: (1) Concerned about City getting into licensing action for electricians, plumbers, etc. Could accept those licensed in Idaho Falls and State and require registra- tion in Ammon. Also should combine regulations for licensing in one section of the code and modify business license rules to protect from non-resident salesmen but n~undu1y restrict local business people. (2) Code contains duplications on trailerhome regulations and for setting up advisory boards such as a Board of Adjustment, Planning Commission, etc. (3) Could eliminate some offices not needed, etc., in the sections pertaining to the appointment of City Officials. (4) Should adjust where not conforming with recent changes in the State Code. Detailed typewritten comments on suggested corrections and changes were presented to the Council by each committee member with the recommendation that these be turned over to one City Official, preferably the Attorney, so that revisions of the proposed recodification can be made, with the committee acting in an advis ory capacity if so requested. o ~ t-- CQ C1.:l ~ Mr. Wehmann requested that the City do a complete temporary resurfacing job on 17th St. in the Eastgate Shopping area and solicit the cooperation of the City of Idaho ,<:Falls in smoothing out the section of 17th St. between Ammon and the Stake Farm road. Later in the meeting, Mayor Turnbow instructed Councilman Anderson to work with Engineer Benton to make a recommendation on this problem. Mrs. Beth Lords, Chairman of Ammon Days, which are scheduled for August 3 and 4, reported that plans are progressing fpr a number Xli activities including a variety show, musical play, breakfast, parade,. queen contest, concessions, parachuting, tennis tourna- ment, 'swim meet and water ballet, relay games, car raffle, outdoor rock dance, etc. The help of tre City Council was enlisted for planning and conducti-OeJ a! the relay games, providing a float for the parade, and helping to chaperone at the dance. I As a resident, Marvin Mc Gary imquired about who to contact regarding watering violations, and requested the services of the street sweeper on his street. As Fire Chief, he requested and received authorization to have regular maintenance checks on the fire trucks by a quali- fied mechanic. After a: suggestion made by the Mayor was discussed by the Council, Attorney Anderson pro- posed the following resolution: Be it resolved that the City Council does hereby authorize the City Maintenance Superintendent to issue citations for violations of City Ordinances and regulations pertaining to littering, watering, and animals, and authorizes the Fire Chief to issue citations for violations of the Fire Code". Councilman Southwick moved to adopt the resolution; Councilman Swensen seconded the motion; voting all in favor; motion carried. The advisability of establishing specific regulations on the size of garbage cans and other garbage collection problems was discussed, and it was determined that, inasmuch as the recodification will include such rules, a newsletter appeal should be tried at this time rather than adopting a reso1utio? on the subject. Each Councilman was requested to write an article for the newsletter relative to his city responsibility assignment I Councilman Southwick commented on the street improvements needed on 17th St., the fire truck'maintenance, and the watering problem at Lions Park. Councilman Swensen reported on the business conducted at the recent BCOG meeting which indicated that this organization recommends the immediate implementation of the proposed inspection service agreement with the City of Idaho Falls and suggests having similar agreements for the cities of Iona and Dcon. The operation of the wells (Peterson Park pump is off and being worked on), and complaints and conflicts which have developed about watering the school grounds and parks were reported on ~ Councilman Anderson. Mayor Turnbow informed the Council that a call had been received from 'Congressman Hansen's office this afternoon to report that an EPA Grant of $656, 400 for the7:water and sewer project was approved. This was an increase over the amount which was originally requested due to a change in the policy of this agency and a revised application being " ;j oo_n submitted by the Project Engineers with. the Mayor's approval. The HUD and State grants are still pending. In view of the apparent certainty now that the project will gO ahead, it was suggested that the Fire Rating Board will be informed of the plans for water improvements--Engineer Benton was asked to take care of this. Also Attorney Anderson suggested passing the Bonding Ordinance in July. According to Mayor Turnbow, Attorney Anderson has written letters to the property owners a1::out teari ng dovvn t~e abandoned houses on 17th Street, and one of them has been leveled. After considerable dis cus sion on the subject, Councilman Southwick moved that the I remaining alleys within the original townsite be opened and that notification be glven to residents on these alleys that they have sixty (60) days in which to move any fences, ditches, headgates, and buildings in these alleyways. The City will stand the cost of installing culverts in the ditches crossing the alleyways where applicable. The ~ motion was seconded by Councilman Swensen; votion all in favor; motion carried. Engineer Benton is to get the surveying done and notify the property owners, any culverts installed are to be a minimum of 24 inches, and a 5-foot sidewalk and ; tit utility easement will be required when building permits are issued as specified in a motion of a previous meeting. The journed at 10: 50 P. M. Claims were approved for payment. cVjd -r;cV~<r MAYOR CITY OF AMMON July 11, 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 I following City Officials present: Mayor Keith C. Turnbow Clerk Deon Hemingway Councilman Russell N. Swensen Attorney Franklin Smith Councilman Gerald B. Cheney Engineer David E. Benton(7:55 P. M.) Councilman James H. Southwick Councilman Marvin J. Anderson Others present during the meeting were Bonneville County (7 :45;P. M. ) Commissioner Orval Forbes, County Engineer R. G. Gray, and Ammon Planning and Zoning Commission Chairman Garth Cunningham. Prayer was offered by Councilman Swensen. Minutes of the meetingS of June 6 and June 20 were approved as typed. Referring back to the minutes of June 20, Mayor Turnbow instructed the City Clerk to write to the property owners concerning opening of the alleyways in the Original Townsite. Also it was determined that no further contact has been made relative to the Building Permit applications by Reuben Anderson except a call to Mayor Turnbow expressed disapproval of the way the situation was handled. Attorney Smith reported that Attorney Anderson is working on the Recodification revisions and will try to have them ready for the next meeting. Mayor Turnbow announced that a letter and form from EPA regarding minoritY-group participation in the engineering and construction of the water and sewer project had been signed and returned :vith explanation that the planning engineering had to be done the way it was before the grant applications could be submitted. Attorney Anderson I is requesting clarification in this matter and, in the meantime, any questions received should be referred to the Attorney or the Mayor. Engineer Benton mentioned that invitations to bid on the project will be sent to the minority-group companies. on the list. It was noted that official information was received on.June 28, 197 3, notifyin~ the City of the approval of a $400, 000 llrant from HUD for the water and sewer ,project. Consequently, the advertising for bids has been published and the bid opening set for 7: 30 P. M. on July 26. Further correspondence from HUD indicates that contracts should be let within 2 months and construction completed within 18 months.