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Council Minutes 01/05/1977 I o 00 t-- CO W ~. I I 237' preferably to replace the device with another type of equipment. It was mentioned that consideration is being given to purchasing a welder for the City, and it was suggested that the City's power facilities be checked by an electrician to see if there is a way to operate a welder with the equipment on hand. Councilman Anderson was asked to report on the status of the development of the new park in the Peterson Park Addition at the next meeting, noting that word has been received that applications are being accepted for funds under the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation matching funds program. Engineer Benton stated that the County Engineer is getting the final figures together on the ,17th Street Project, so the amount due from the City of Ammon should be known by the first meeting in January, 1977. Regarding the recent meeting of the Bonneville Council of Governments, Council- man Swensen reported that a computer study is to be made of the effects on the economy in the area due to the Teton flood disaster. He mentioned that an ex- tension of time for determining the impact area for land use planning is expected to be necessary, and Mayor Wehmann noted that he would write a letter to the County Commissioners about this. Regarding the BCOG budget for the next year, Councilman Swensen indicated that the preliminary figures are about the same as the past year. He noted that Bonneville County is to have a full time building inspector starting next year, and that an inquiry is to be made to see if highway funds for equipment might be available for cities in Idaho. A sketch of the area around the Jennie Jean Well (Well #5) showing easements and Ci.ty-owned land was displayed, and Engineer Benton agreed to write to property-owner, David Sorenson, to make arrangements for the City to purchase a parcel of land which is needed to provide the area which is felt to be required for the pumphouse. It was also mentioned that the ditch near this well needs to be relocated,. and Councilman Swensen was requested to schedule this work in the spring. The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 P. M. ~ ~ (.7 ," /. ..... . &; M~~(fHCM , ~'~ ' '~ CLERK CITY OF AMMON January 5, 1977 Minutes of -the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council: The meeting was called to order at 7: 35 P. M. by Mayor George the following City officials present: Mayor George Wehmann Councilman Russell N. Swensen Councilman Carol A. Dille Councilman Francis Lee Wehmann, with Others present during the meeting were Mitchell. Clerk Deon Hemingway Attorney W. Joe Anderson Engineer David E. Benton Asst. Engineer Robert Butler Maint. Supv. LaVern E. Williams Wayne Wilcox, Randy Waite, and Gerald The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Councilwoman Dille, prayer was offered by Councilman Swensen. Minutes of the meeting of December 2, 1976, and minutes of the meeting of December 15, 1976, were approved as prepared, along with the minutes of the Public Hearing Meeting on September 22, 1976. The matter of a recommendation on the zoning of McDonald's Farm Division No. I was brought up for discussion at the request of developer Wayne Wilcox. Re- ference was made to the feeling of the Council on this subject which was expressed at the meeting of December 2, and the regulations of the R-2 zone in the Bonneville County Zoning OTdinance were reviewed. Councilman Lee moved to recommend to Bonneville County that the lots west and north of Maureen Street in McDonald's .---' 238 Farm Division No. 1 be zoned R-2, limited to Bonneville County Zoning Ordinance Section 1-1402 parts 1 and 2, except for Lot 1 Block 1 which is recommended to be C-1, with all other lots to be R-l. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Dille; voting was all in favor; motion carried. Mayor Wehmann is to notify the County Zoning Administrator of this recommendation before Wednesday, January 12. Gerald Mitchell, 3751 Marlene St., was given time to present a proposal that the City revise its policy for deposits on water-and-sewer-service accounts, to allow for a refund of the deposit after a reasonable period for those who establish a good paying record. He mentionep. that the Public Utilities Commission requires private enterprise utility companies to follow this procedure. The Mayor and Council agreed to study the matter for consideration at a later time. Randy Waite, co-developer of the Felt & Waite Addition, inquired about the situa- tion at this time concerning funds for the extension of the water main to serve the new addition. It was felt that arrangements should be made to trade the 8-inch pipe that the City has on hand toward the cost of this project, and that more de- finite information on the amoq.nt of money involved was needed before a decision can be made. I COMMITTEE REPOR TS Mayor: According to a report by Mayor Wehmann, a letter has been sent to the County Commissioners about the impact area for land use planning, and a suggestion was made to hold a meeting in February or early March to hear the feelings of the public on this matter. He mentioned that an application has been received for the City Administrator position. Regarding Council Committee Assignments, Mayor Wehmann asked that there be no change for the coming year, and the Council members indicated agreement with this proposal. The Mayor requested that all Council members be prepared with five copies of proposed itemized budget figures for the first nine months of 1977 at the next meeting. He asked that Engineer Butler work out driveway grades for lots without curb and gutter at locations where building permits have been applied for. Public Works - Councilman Lee reported that there is no recent word on a delivery date for the new garbage truck, that the snow plow is supposed to be received at Arnold Machinery Co. for installation by January 15, that a new 24-volt battery is now in the emergency generator at Well #6, and that there is sufficient gravel in stock at Waters Construction Co. for street sanding. I Bonneville Council of Governments - According to Councilman Swensen, items on the agenda for the BCOO meeting next week are budget and election of new officers. Attorney - Regarding the Tremayne travel-trailer damage case, Attorney Anderson reported that a letter describing the needed repairs had been received. Approval was given by the Council to have the Attorney offer $50 as settlement1:ased on the personal inspection of the damag.e by the. City Maintenance Supervisor and the Mayor, immediately after the accident. Attorney Anderson indicated that there has been no reply from the Insurance Adjustment Bureau concerning the settlement on the damaged lawn mower. Attorney Anderson advised that he had studied the modified agreement with the City of Idaho Falls for subdivision inspection and found no problem,with the 'change made in the hold-harmless clause, and n9ted that a factor on the base rate had not been entered in the agreement. Councilman Swensen moved to qccept the Cooperative Agreement as read, with the rate factor to be negotiated at a later date. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Dille: voting was all in favor; motion carried. Attorney Anderson noted that he had checked the revised Cooperative Sewage Agreement and found it to be acceptable. Councilman Swensen moved that the City Attorney be authorized to send the revised Cooperative Sewage Agree- mentto the City of Idaho Falls for their review and comment. The motion was seconded by Councilman Lee; voting was all in favor; motion carried. I Engineer .- A completed map showing the easements and city-owned land in the Jennie Jean Well area (Well #5) was displayed by Engineer Butler, who noted that copies will be furnished to the City. He indicated that he was still working on the alarm situation and the replaceme~t of windows at Well #6. Engineer Butler reported that the representative of Waterworks Equipment Co. has asked for 30 days to prepare a proposal for an alternate type of equipment for the sewer I o 00 t-.. CQ w t:I.J I 239 meter station. Regarding the 17th Street Project, Mayor Wehmann expressed concern that a copy of a letter from the State Highway Department indicates acceptance of 17th Street for the City of Ammon, and informed the Council that he intends to give notice that the City needs as -built plans and a maintenance agreement on the storm sewer lift station in order to be satisfied with acceptance fo the project. City Clerk - A report listed a checking account balance of $6,018.51 with claims to pay in the amount of $1, 650.82. Delinquent accounts at the end of December, 1976, were reported to be $303.50. Attention was called to a problem of a resident, Jay Reynolds of 3175 Rawson St., evidently being able to turn the water for his home back on after the City has it disconnected for non-payment on his account, and Attorney Anderson was asked to write to Mr. Reynolds about the legal implications of this action; Police and Fire Department - Councilwoman Dille made a report that the items discussed at the recent meeting of the (county) Traffic Safety Committee included sanding of icy roads and the traffic problem at the Lewisville -Highway 20 inter- section. She noted that the Sheriff has indicated that the figures on the law en- forcement contract for 1977 should be about the same as last year and are to be apportioned for a 9-month budget. Names of citizens recommended to be on the City Traffic Safety Committee were Kent Stewart, Margaret Hodges, Kay Davis, Rodney Ragan, Ronald Speirs, Marcene Pierson, and Beverly Bowman. The terms are to be staggered, and Mayor Wehmann will write a letter to each of the appointees. Library - It was mentioned by Councilwoman Dille that a preliminary library feasibility study has been made by a group of students which she will review and report on at the next meeting. New Business - In response to an inquiry by Mayor Wehmann, Engineer Benton stated that the City's aerial map could be marked to show the location of irriga- tion ditches. Mayor Wehmann suggested that consideration be given to establishing regulations for culvert sizes, etc., by ordinance rather than just by a policy. He reminded the Council that money is needed in the budget for cleaning out existing culverts. Regarding business licenses which are provided for in the City Code, the Council indicated approval of Mayor Wehmann's suggestion that businesses, other than the grocery stores which must obtain beer licenses, should not be required to get licenses at this time since no inspection services are provided by the City. TheCouncil members agreed that Mayor Wehmann should proceed with whatever needs to be done to have the City of Ammon formally intervene in the request for another rate increase which Utah Power &: Light Company has filed with the, Public Utilities Commission. Claims were approved for payment. The meeting was adjourned at 10: 30 P. M. .~~o 1t~t(/&1,~1Aj MAYOR ~. ~CLERK CITY OF AMMON January 19, 1977 I Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council: The meeting was called to order at 7:34 P. M. by Mayor George Wehmann, with the following City Officials present: Mayor Ge6rge' Wehmann Councilman Russell N. Swensen Councilwoman Carol A. Dille Councilman Marvin J. Anderson Councilman Francis Lee Others present during the meeting were Randy Waite, developer, and Gene Simpson, City employee. Clerk Deon Hemingway Asst. Engineer Robert Butler Attorney W. Joe Anderson (Arrived Maint. Supv. LaVern Williams 9 P.M.) The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Mayor Wehmann. Councilwoman Dille offered the invocation. Minutes of the previous meeting were not ready for approval. -'