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traffic problems can be avoided there.
Councilman Swensen suggested that notice should be given to the own~rs of the
trailerhome which is parked on the property of Dennis Jensen on Romrell Lane
that this is in violation of the City Ordin.ance and the trailerhome should be
moved.
Attorney Anderson reviewed an incident involving the Animal CO,ntrol Officer
wherein the tranquilizer gun had been used on a dog whic,h had tried to bite him,
and the death of th~ dog had followed. It was felt that an autopsy on the dog would
not be necessary except at the request and expense of the ,owner.
The need to have information sent in on the estimated population increa~e to
t.o the Office of Revenue Sharing was mentioned by Mayor Turnbow, with
Attorney Anderson being asked, to take ca,re of this.
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It was decided to have Maintenance Supervi'Sor LaVern Williams attend the
special Traffic Signing meeting on December 10 along with Councilman Swensen.
Councilman Hirschi reported that he had made a partial survey of the streetlight
sltuation, and the Mayor expressed a need for this information so that the
expense involved can be figured into the budget.
Acco!'di~g to Councilman Swensen, the Bonneville Council of Gover):lments will
meet o,n the morning of January 8, 1975, to elect new officers, etc. Suggestions
for programs to work on for the next year are requested. Mayor Turnbow
expressed a desire to have more study put into land use planning around the
Ammon Citylimits. It was note~ that some funds fro~ the Housing and Community
Development Act may be available to Ammon.
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The meeting was adjourned at 11:40 P. M.
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Claims were approved for payment.
CITY OF AMMON
December 18, 1974
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and ,City Council:_
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Keitl?- C. Turnbow at 7:45 P. M. with
the followin~ City Officials present:
Mayor Keith C. Turnbow Clerk Deon Hemingway
Councilman Russell N. Swensen Attorney Franklin Smi~h
Councilman Gerald B. Cheney Engineer David E. Benton
Councilm,an Brent Hirschi (Councilman Anderson excused - working)
Others present duri,ng the meeting were Deputy Ciro Rustici and Mr. W~ A.
Bingham.
Pray.~r was offered by Councilman Cheney.
November 9, 1974, were approved as typed.
November 25, 1974, were approved as typed.
November 20, ,1974, were aPllroved as type~.
Mr. Bingham of 3200 Midway Avenue inquired about getting a permit to put an I
apartment in the basement of his home. The availability of adequate parking
space was discus'sed. It was determined that it would be necessary to have
a variance granted befare approval could be given to this request, and Mr.
Bingham was asked. to get the signatures of the property owners within 200 feet
showing that they would not object. This request would then be given to the
Variance Committee of the Planning and Zoning Commission to study and make
a recommendation before the City Council takes any action.
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Attorney Smith introduced Deputy Ciro Rustici who is in charge of animal control
for the County, including Ammon. Mr. Rustici reviewed procedures being used
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in enforcing the code concerning dogs in the City. He expressed concern over
problems involved when cases are taken to the court for failure to appear on
citations issued. The Council members agreed that it would be advisable to
try impounding dogs and giving warnings when needed with citations being written
only when vicious dogs or physical harm is involved. Attorney Smith recommend:::'
ed that a meeting should be set up with"City of Idaho Falls officials to discuss
the effect of the additional number of dog s which would have: to be handed at the
City of Idaho Falls Animal Shelter, and to ask if arrangements can be made to
have the poundmaster increase the pound fee for dogs from Ammon when they
are claimed and doubling the fee each time if the same dog is impounded more
than once. Councilman Swensen is to contact the City of Idaho Falls officials as
suggested and is to have warning tickets designed and printed.
Engineer Benton indicated that the contractor is still having problems with the
lift station for the sewer on Rich Lane, and that getting the approval on the sewer
line s in the Hillview-Hillsdale areas should be completed shortly. He reported
that the water storage tank is ready for testing, and Andrew Well Drilling have
started getting the valves in for Well #5.
It was mentioned that there is still a matter of detail to work out with Sheriff
Skinner before the Law Enforcement Contract for 1975 can be approved.
Councilman Hirschi reported that Fire Chief Marvin McGary and Mayor Turnbow
have obtained information on new fire trucks. ' The figure's 'and specifications
were reveiwed, and it was decided that the'best proposal was made by the
Starline Equipment Company of Boise. Immediate action was necessary due to
availability and price increase situations which were explained by Mayor Turnbow.
He stated that some advance figuring on the budget for 1975 indicate s that
sufficient funds will be available to take advantage of the lease-purchase option
plan presented for obtaining a fire truck. Councilman Hirschi moved that the
City notify Star line Equipment Company of its intention to lease a new fire truck.
The motion was "seconded by Councilman Swensen; voting was all in favor; motion
carried. Mayor ""urnbow i~cated that he would take care of this notification.
It was recommended that a mandatory regulation should be put into'effect that
operation of the new fire truck will be only by firemen who "become specifically
trained to do so.
Information oia new street sweeper was als"o reviewed, with the proposal from
the Arrowhead Company on a Wayne Sweeper being favored, but no action was
taken at this time.
Approval was given to a recommendation made by Mayor Turnbow that Hartwell
Excavating Company be paid $44, 000 at this time for the street work done
in addition to the repair required under the project contract. This will leave
a balance of $20, 000 to be paid next year when the work is completed.
Cbuncilman Swens~h reported on the special Traffic Signing Meeting which he
attended along with Maintenance Supervisor LaVern Williams. He suggested
that the City follow the recommendations which were made there of going to
high-intensity signs and two-inch ID posts. It was felt that Councilman Swensen
should make a request to have the City participate in receiving federal funds for
improving its traffic sign program.
Claims were approved for payment, including $6, 532.70 for advance payment
on 'Work to be done on the 17th Str,eet bridge on Sand Creek and culverts which
are to be. installed under 17th Street in that area.
Councilman Swensen moved that the meeting adjourn at 11:40 P. M.; seconded
by Councilman Cheney.
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