Council Minutes 01/08/2004
CITY OF AMMON
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 2004
The meeting was called to order by Mayor C. Bruce Ard at 7:30 p.m. in the City Building, 2135 South
Ammon Road, Ammon, Idaho, with the following City Officials present:
Mayor C. Bruce Ard
Councilmember W. Lee Bean
Councilmember Karen Y. Anderson
Councilmember Leslie Folsom
Councilmember Randy Waite
Councilmember Rex Thompson
City Attorney Scott Hall
City Admiuistrator Bruce Rose
City Engineer Bill Manwill
Planning & Zoning Chairman Doug Willden
Past Planning & Zoning Chairman Tom Hunsaker
City Clerk/Treasurer Diane Gempler
Councilmember Waite led the Pledt!e of Alleciance to the Flat! and, Council member Bean offered a
prayer.
Minutes - December 18. 2004: Councilmember Folsom motioned to approve the December 18, 2003,
minutes. Councilmember Waite seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Folsom -- Yes,
Councilmember Waite -- Yes, Councilmember Anderson - Yes, Councilmember Bean -- Yes. The motion
carried.
The Council discussed the proposed changes to Title 10. The changes were tabled to the January 15, 2004,
work session agenda.
Osterhaut Request for Variance: The Council tabled the Osterhaut request for set-back variance as
proposed changes to Title 10 would eliminate the need for Mr. Osterhaut to obtain a variance.
Encineerint! Firm for Water Line Proiect: City Administrator Bruce Rose reported that the Selection
Committee has reviewed the proposals submitted for engineering services on the John Adams
Parkway/Ammon Road water line project and, recommends that the Council approve contracting with
Mountain River Engineering. The Committee also recommends that the Council approve "piggy-backing"
future City engineering requirements with the contract in place with Forsgren and Associates for the Sewer
Lift-Station project and with Mountain River Engineering.
Councilmember Folsom motioned to approve the selection Mountain River Engineering to provide
services for the Water Line Project. Councilmember Bean, seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember
Folsom -- Yes, Councilmember Bean - Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes, Councilmember Anderson -
Yes. The motion carried.
Councilmember Folsom motioned to approve utilizing Forsegren and Associates and Mountain
River Engineering for future engineering requirements under the sewer lift-station and water line project
selection processes. Councilmember Bean, seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Folsom -- Yes,
Councilmember Bean - Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes, Councilmember Anderson - Yes. The motion
carried.
Councilmember Bean motioned to adjourn to executive session to discuss a legal issue.
Councilmember Folsom seconded. All in favor, the motion carried.
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Councilmember Folsom stepped down from the Council. The Mayor and Council expressed their
appreciation for her service as a Councilmember.
Oath of Office: City Clerk/Treasurer Diane Gempler administered the Oath of Office to Councilmembers
elect Rex Thompson and Lee Bean. And, presented them with Certificates of Election.
Mayor Ard made a statement to the Council challenging them to work as a team to resolve the
issues that face the City and provide the foundation for future Councils to build upon. Mayor Ard made
Councilliason assigmnents: Rex Thompson for Public Works, with Randy Waite assisting; Randy Waite
for the Parks Department, with Karen Anderson assisting; Lee Bean for Law Enforcement and Fire
Department, with Rex Thompson assisting; Karen Anderson for General Government with Mayor Ard and
Lee Bean assisting; and, Rex Thompson and Randy Waite for Planning and Zoning.
Councilmember Waite nominated Councilmember Bean to serve as Council President. Roll call
vote: Waite - Yes, Thompson - Yes, Bean - Yes, Anderson - Yes. Councilmember Bean was elected as
Council President.
Consent Al!enda: Council member Bean motioned to approve the Amended Consent Agenda as presented.
Councilmember Waite seconded. Roll call vote: Council member Bean - Yes, Councilmember Waite-
Yes, Councilmember Anderson - Abstained as her business license was listed on the agenda,
Councilmember Thompson - Yes. The motion carried.
Public Comment Rel!ardinl! Items Not on Al!enda: None
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
Planninl! and Zoninl! Report: Past Planning and Zoning Chairman Tom Hunsaker reported that the
Planning and Zoning Commission held three public hearings at their January 6, 2004, meeting. The
Commission recommends approval of the Christensen request for annexation and initial R-l zoning, the
Spilker request for annexation and initial RE zoning, and the Johnson request for rezone from R-l to RE.
The Commission elected Doug Willden to serve as the Planning and Zoning Chairman and Ron Folsom to
serve as the Planning and Zoning Vice-Chairman for 2004.
Tavlorview/Judv Lift Station Cover Repair: City Administrator Bruce Rose reported that H-K
Contractors has estimated that it will cost $12,200 to rebuild the casing around the lift station lid and
replace the lid. City Engineer Bill Manwill reported that the proposed casing and lid replacement will only
alleviate the noise problem for a few years at which time the doors will need to be replaced again. The
Council discussed the proposal, deciding to seek alternatives to the proposal and additional estimates for
the proposed repairs.
Ross Avenue Lift Station Proiect Update: City Administrator Bruce Rose reported that the pump is due
to be delivered on the lOth. Completion of the project will be dependent upon weather conditions.
Lien Ril!hts on Commercial LandscaJ)inl!: The Council discussed including establishment of lien rights
within the development agreement as an alternative to requiring a performance bond for landscaping in the
building permit and inspection process. City Attorney Scott Hall recommended that the Council reviewing
the annexation and development agreement forms to ensure the agreements addressed the issues the
Council feels should be addressed.
Council Committee Meetings for Public Works, General Government and the Parks Department
were scheduled for January 14th and 15th.
Mayor Ard reported that the Regional Sewer District Steering Committee held their meeting on
January 6th. They have discussed submitting a press release after each meeting in an effort to keep the
public more closely informed on the work the committee is doing. A public information meeting will be
held with lona-Bonneville Sewer District. The date ofthe meeting will be provided when it has been set.
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Mayor Ard reported that the INEEL has requested the submission of names for individuals to
serve on their citizen's advisory board. The Council is urged to make suggestions. Councilmember Bean
recommended the Mayor contact Ira Hall and Harvey Crandall to see if they would be willing to sit on the
board.
City Administrator Bruce Rose reminded the Council that the Planning and Zoning Appreciation
Dinner will be held on Tuesday, January 27tlJ. at Sol Rio beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Councilmember Bean motioned to adjourn. Councilmember Waite seconded. Meeting adjourned
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Diane B. Gempler, City Clerk/Treas~
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