Council Minutes 01/08/1975
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CITY OF AMMON
January 8 , 1975
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Mayor and City Council:
The meeting was called to order at 8 P. M. by Mayor Keith C. Turnbow with
following City Officials present:
Mayor Keith C.Turnbow
C ounc ilman Marvin J. Ande r s on
Councilman Gerald B. Cheney
Councilman Brent Hirschi
(Councilman Russell N. Swensen excused--out of town)
Clerk Deon Hemingway
Engineer David E. Benton
Attorney W. Joe Anderson
Prayer was offered by Councilman Anderson. Minutes of the meetings .of
December 4, 1974, and December 18, 1974, were approved as typed.
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There were ten (10) people present who were concerned with the L. 1. D#6
Assessment Roll Hearing. Others present were Larry Gust, Roland Romrell,
and Mr. and Mrs. Lou Baribault.
The Local Improvement District No. 6 Assessment Roll Hearing was conducted
by Attorney W. Joe Anderson. (See official minutes prepared by Attorney
Anderson for the L.1. D. #6 File.). The written roll showed an attendance of
10 people representing 6 properties. There was one (1) written protest from
Warren Bird and wife stating that there had been an.error in property measure-
ments in their assessment, which Engineer Benton will have checked out.
After considerable discussion, it was apparent that most of the property owners
present would like to have more detailed information on the figures and formula
used to determine the individual assessments. As recommended by the Attorney,
Councilman Hirschi moved that Engineer Benton and Attorney Anderson be
authorized to make up a formula sheet on the assessment of L. 1. D. #6 to send
<;>ut with notices of the continuation of the Assessment Roll Protest Hearing to
February 5, 1975, 8 P. M. The motion was seconded by Councilman Cheney;
voting was Hirschi, yes; 'Cheney, yes; Anderson, yes; motion carried.
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Mr. and Mrs. Lou Baribault of 3170 Western Avenue requested a zoning
variance which would allow them to add on to the front of their house to 20-1/2
feet from the front property line. It was noted that this request has been
checked by the Variance Committee of the Planning and ZoniJ;lg Commision
with a recommendation of approval having been made on the basis of other
homes on the street being closer to the street than the required setback, so
this additi.on would not disturb the appearance of the street. Also, the signatures
of all property oWf!.ers within 200 feet showing no objection to this action was
made of t:ecord. Councilman Cheney moved that the Council accept the Planning
and Zoning Committee's recommendation to approve the variance. The motion
was seconded by Councilman Hirschi; voting was all in favor; motion carried.
Larry Gust indicated a desire to have a special meeting set up to explain to
the re sidents the costs on the planned 17th Street improvements and the effect
of this project on the property taxes. Mayor Turnbow suggested that Mr. Gust
have a private meeting with Engineer Bento:/?- to get better informed on the
17th Street Project.
Since payment to the L. 1. D. #6 contractor should be made in the near future,
Attorney Anderson advised that funds could be obtained for this purpose before
the bonds are sold by issuing an interim warrant. Councilman Cheney moved I
that Interim Wa~rant .No. 1 for Local Improvement District No.6 for $24,787.00
be approved. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hirschi; voting all in
favor; motion carried.
An explanation by Mayor Turnbow of the present situation regarding the interim
financing for the Water and Sewer Project resulted in a motion by Councilman
Cheney authorizing Mayor Turnbow to write a letter to the Bank of Commerce
agreeing to raise the interest on the Interim Warrants on the Water and Sewer
Revenue Bond to the rate of 5.5% per annum effective December 23, 1974. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson; voting was Cheney, yes; Anderson,
yes; Hirschi, yes; motion carried.
According to Mayor Turnbow, the papers for closing the loan with Farmers Home
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Administration on the Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds will be reviewed at a
meeting of the Project Engineers, the Attorney, and the City Officials on
Monday, January 13.
Attorney Anderson displayed types of binders for the Municipal Code Book
which is being printed. Approval was given to purchase 25 of a kind available
from Book Publishers at a total cost of $112.50.
Reference was made to a letter prepared by Attorney Anderson to the Dep;:lrtment
of Treasury, Office of Revenue Sharing, concerning the estimated population
growth sincf' the 1970 Census. Mayor Turnbow indicated that the information
in the Certificate which is to accompany the letter showing an increase in popu-
lation to approximately 3, 492 is supported by reports on the new residence build-
ing permits for the last two years. It was decided to defer sending this letter until
the possibility is checked out of having a special census count'taken in the near
future along ,with ,one which is to be done in the City of Idaho Falls.
Information presented by Engineer Benton brought the City Officials up to date
on the operation of Well #5 with the special valves installed. He also stated that
most of the parts are now available for the pump for the new Well l\TO. 6. Engineer
Benton noted that verbal approval has been given to start issuing permits .for the
rest of the City on sewer connections, and the official letter will be forthcoming.
The matter of needing to get the Eastgate Mobile Village sewer line hooked on to
the new system was mentioned by Mayor Tur:r~bow so the collection of charges for
water, garbage, and ,sewer services can be done through the manager or owner as
of February 1. It was suggested that the Attorney should be asked to give an opinion
on whether the charge for the, sewer service for the trailer court ,can come to the
City of Ammon before the line is actually hooked on the system. Engineer Benton
agreed to check on this an~inform the clerk.
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Regarding the financing of the Water and Sewer Project, Mayor Turnbow announced
that a letter has been sent to HUD giving authorization to have $10, 250 for the
advance planning loan taken out of the payment from the grant funds which is being
processed at this time so that the remainder of these funds will not have to be held
up any longer. Consquently, thepro.ject engineer will have to come up with $10,250
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or show where this has been paid.
Mayor Turnbow requ~.sted that Project Engineer Doug Jensen should be advised
to get bids-.!or the work needed to be done on the d'iesel generators for the new
we II.
Regarding the 17th. Street Project, Mayor Turnbow reported that monies may be
available soon, and asked that Engineer Benton work on getting the easements for
for the right-of-way along Sand Creek.
Councilman Hirschi reviewed the monthly and year-end report of the Fire Depart-
ment. He reported that the cost of a radio for the new fire truck will be $683.00,
and approval wasgiv~n by the Council to go ahead with this item.
A report by Councilman Anderson indicated that information is being obtained from
several dealers on the cost of a new 1-1/2 ton truck so that the purchase of this
automotive equipment can be considered in .preparing the budget.
According to Councilman Cheney, there are not as many boys participating in the
basketball program this year because a similar program has been started in lona.
Claims were approved f~:>r payment.
The meeting was adjourned at 12:15 A. M.
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