08092012CouncilMinutes
CITY OF AMMON
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
THURSDAY, AUGUST 9, 2012
AGENDA:
CITY OF AMMON
2135 SOUTH AMMON ROAD
CITY COUNCIL - AGENDA
THURSDAY, AUGUST 9, 2012 – 4:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Steven Fuhriman at 4:30 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance – Councilmember Christensen
Prayer – Councilmember Powell
MINUTES:
None
ITEMS FROM MAYOR:
CONSENT AGENDA:
Business License
Accounts Payable – Exhibit A
AMMON LIGHTING DISTRICT #1 (City Council acting as Lighting District Board):
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
2012-018LD - Ammon Lighting District – Fiscal Year 2012-2013 Budget
ACTION ITEMS:
1.
Ordinance 102 – Ammon Lighting District #1 – 2012-2013 Budget
ADJOURN LIGHTING DISTRICT BOARD AND RE-CONVENE AS CITY COUNCIL
ITEMS FOR/FROM TREASURER:
PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA: (5 Minute Limitation)
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
2012-016 – Opening of 2011-2012 Fiscal Year Budget
2012-017 – 2012-2013 Fiscal Year - Budget
ACTION ITEMS:
1.Ordinance 520 – Opening of Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Budget
2.Ordinance 521 – Fiscal Year 2012-2013 Budget
3.Ordinance 522 – Background Investigations to FBI
4.Request from Quail Ridge homeowner to drill irrigation well
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1.Wastewater Facility Planning Study Update – Keller Associates
2.Residential Water Metering
3.Misc.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
1.Personnel Evaluations - Idaho Code 67-2345 (1-b)
2.Real Property Acquisitions - Idaho Code 67-2345 (1-c)
3.Pending Litigation - Idaho Code 67-2345 (1-f)
MINUTES
City Officials Present:
Mayor Steve Fuhriman
Councilmember Dana Kirkham (by phone) (arrived at 6:07 p.m.)
Councilmember Rex Thompson (arrived at 4:41 p.m.)
Councilmember Brian Powell
Councilmember Sean Coletti
Councilmember Russell Slack (arrived at 5:02 p.m.)
Councilmember Brad Christensen
City Administrator/Clerk/Planner Ron Folsom
Deputy City Clerk Rachael Brown
City Treasurer Jennifer Belfield
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City Engineer Lance Bates
Public Works Director Ray Ellis
Systems Administrator Bruce Patterson
Building Official Charlie Allen
Parks Director Ken Knoch
Fire Chief Stacy Hyde
Code Enforcement/Animal Control Officer Shawna Avery
City Officials Absent:
City Attorney Scott Hall
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Steven Fuhriman opened the meeting at 4:30 p.m. at the City Hall Building located at 2135
South Ammon Road. Councilmember Christensen led the Pledge of Allegiance. Councilmember Powell offered the prayer.
MINUTES:
None
ITEMS FROM MAYOR:
CONSENT AGENDA:
CITY OF AMMON
BUSINESS LICENSE CONSENT AGENDA
Thursday, August 9, 2012
License applications, carrying the required documents, pending approval of the City Council:
GENERAL BUSINESS LICENSE:
1.RENEWALBUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION:
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A. Aaron J. Tolson Law Offices PLLC. – Law Office – 2677 E. 17 St. Ste. #300
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B. Davi Nails – Salon – 1201 S. 25 E.
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C. Erikson Law Office – Law Office – 3456 E. 17 St. Ste. #280
D. Infinity Dance Studio – Instruction – 2084 Eagles Homestead Dr.
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E. Kid’s Dental – Dental – 3299 E. 17 St.
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F. Straight Line Investment Group – 3456 E. 17 St. Ste. #200
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G. Tony Ventures LLC. – E-Commerce – 4400 E. 17 St.
HOME OCCUPATION PERMITS:
1.NEW HOME OCCUPATION PERMITS:
A. Get It And Run.Com – E-Commerce – 2230 Dove Dr.
2.RENEWAL HOME OCCUPATION PERMITS:
A. Marv’s Barber Shop – Barber – 2955 Central Ave.
MASSAGE THERAPIST LICENSE:
1.RENEWAL MASSAGE THERAPIST LICENSE:
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A. Ricken, Erin Anne – Massage Therapy/Massage Envy – 3047 S. 25 E.
CHILDCARE/CHILDCARE WORKER LICENSES:
1. RENEWAL CHILDCARE/CHILDCARE WORKER LICENSES:
A.Wee scholars Preschool/Dennert, Rebecca – Home Occupation Daycare – 3025 Devonwood
Business License:
Councilmember Coletti moved to approve the Business License Consent Agenda, as presented.
Councilmember Powell seconded. Roll Call Vote: Councilmember Coletti – Yes, Councilmember Powell – Yes, Councilmember
Thompson – Yes, and Councilmember Christensen – Yes. The motion passed.
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Accounts Payable – Exhibit A:
Councilmember Powell moved to approve the Accounts Payable – Exhibit A, as
presented. Councilmember Coletti seconded. Roll Call Vote: Councilmember Powell – Yes, Councilmember Coletti – Yes,
Councilmember Christensen – Yes, and Councilmember Thompson – Yes. The motion passed.
AMMON LIGHTING DISTRICT #1 (City Council acting as Lighting District Board):
Councilmember Coletti moved for the Council to move out of regular session to convene the Lighting District #1 meeting
with the Council acting as the Lighting District Board. Councilmember Powell seconded. Roll Call Vote: Councilmember Coletti –
Yes, Councilmember Powell – Yes, Councilmember Thompson – Yes, and Councilmember Christensen – Yes. The motion passed.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: 2012-018LD - Ammon Lighting District – Fiscal Year 2012-2013 Budget:
Mayor Fuhriman
opened the public hearing for hearing number 2012-018LD, and explained the hearing process to the audience. No citizens were
present to be heard, and no written comment was received.
Councilmember Coletti explained that the Lighting District #1 budget for fiscal year 2013 is the same amount as last fiscal
year 2012 and asked if there were any questions.
Mayor Fuhriman closed the hearing.
ACTION ITEMS:
1. Ordinance 102 – Ammon Lighting District #1 – 2012-2013 Budget:
Councilmember Coletti read Ordinance 102: AN
ORDINANCE ENTITLED THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS ORDINANCE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
OCTOBER 1, 2012 APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $3,193 TO DEFRAY THE EXPENSES AND LIABILITIES OF THE
AMMON LIGHTING DISTRICT #1, AMMON, IDAHO FOR SAID FISCAL YEAR; AUTHORIZING AN ASSESSMENT UPON
THE TAXABLE PROPERTY AND SPECIFYING THE OBJECTS AND PURPOSES FOR WHICH SAID APPROPRIATION IS
MADE. I move that the Board of the Ammon Lighting District #1 dispense with the rule requiring the reading of the ordinance on
three different days and that the three readings be waived. Councilmember Powell seconded. Roll Call Vote: Councilmember Coletti –
Yes, Councilmember Powell – Yes, Councilmember Thompson – Yes, and Councilmember Christensen– Yes. The motion passed.
Councilmember Coletti read Ordinance #102: AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS
ORDINANCE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2012 APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $3,193 TO
DEFRAY THE EXPENSES AND LIABILITIES OF THE AMMON LIGHTING DISTRICT #1, AMMON, IDAHO FOR
SAID FISCAL YEAR; AUTHORIZING AN ASSESSMENT UPON THE TAXABLE PROPERTY AND SPECIFYING THE
OBJECTS AND PURPOSES FOR WHICH SAID APPROPRIATION IS MADE. I move the adoption of Ordinance #102 as an
ordinance of the Ammon Lighting District #1 on its third and final reading. Councilmember Powell seconded. Roll Call Vote:
Councilmember Coletti – Yes, Councilmember Powell – Yes, Councilmember Thompson – Yes, and Councilmember Christensen –
Yes. The motion passed.
ADJOURN LIGHTING DISTRICT BOARD AND RE-CONVENE AS CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Powell moved for the Council to enter back into regular session. Councilmember Coletti seconded. Roll Call
Vote: Councilmember Powell – Yes, Councilmember Coletti – Yes, Councilmember Thompson – Yes, and Councilmember
Christensen – Yes. The motion passed.
ITEMS FOR/FROM TREASURER:
None
PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA: (5 Minute Limitation):
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS:2012-016 – Opening of 2011-2012 Fiscal Year Budget:
Mayor Fuhriman opened the Public Hearing for
hearing number 2012-016, and explained the procedure to the audience, for the Public Hearing. No citizens were present to be heard
and no written comment was received.
Jennifer explained there are two proposed amendments to the fiscal year 2012 budget. Jennifer said the first is because the
Building Fund could go into the negative a small amount, and the proposed transfer would cover it. Jennifer said the second stemmed
from a Council decision that any technology purchases should be out of the technology fund. Jennifer explained it does not involve
additional funds; it just makes a transfer from other funds to the technology fund. Councilmember Kirkham said this has been a
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learning process, and the Council knew this was coming about six months ago, where the Council would need to open the budget.
Bruce said we also are trying to say that if you buy a piece of technology, then technology has to approve it.
Mayor Fuhriman closed the public hearing.
2012-017 – 2012-2013 Fiscal Year – Budget:
Mayor Fuhriman opened public hearing 2012-017 – 2012-2013 Fiscal Year –
Budget. No citizens were present to be heard, and no written comment was received.
Mayor Fuhriman closed the public hearing.
Jennifer explained that the budgeting process occurs over a period of several months, and all of the Department Heads and
Councilmembers have met and put together their budgets. Jennifer explained that the Council and Department Heads met in a work
session meeting and went over the budget and made any final adjustments, then published the budget as determined by Council and
presented to staff. Councilmember Kirkham thanked Jennifer for her comments and said we are presenting the budget to the citizens at
this time. Councilmember Kirkham said we have had discussion about the budget, and she appreciates that there are still some
questions, but she wanted to reiterate that this is not the protocol or the appropriate time to have discussion about the budget
concerning items brought by the public through the hearing process, although she is willing to have the discussion because clearly
there are still some questions. Councilmember Kirkham said she would advise the Council that in the future that if there are specific
questions the time and place for them is in the work session. Councilmember Christensen said being a new Councilmember, he is
unfamiliar with the process, but at the last three meetings he has tried to make this a good part of the discussion, and has tried to
understand the time frame.
Councilmember Christensen said he feels it might be prudent to budget 5% below expenditures so we do not end up in a
situation where we need to hold back to avoid any short falls. Ron said if the July financials were finalized, the Council would see that
that puts the City through 83% of the year, with our percent of funds coming in at 82% so we are only 1% off of projected funds
received at the end of July. Ron said all of the Department expenditures are considerably low. Councilmember Christensen said he
wanted to make adjustments based on some of the things Ammon has done recently, and so he has tried to identify the fees that have
been raised recently, any new fees that are proposed to be raised in the new budget, what recent improvements the City has made,
equipment the City has purchased, and proposed improvements and equipment to be purchased as well.
Councilmember Slack asked Councilmember Christensen where inside of the City’s expenditures, in each of the departments,
he has found that Department Heads are spending money on frivolous things, and requesting money on things they ought not.
Councilmember Slack said if the Department Heads are spending frivolously, it is the Council’s duty to curb the spending, but not just
for a purpose of saying we just don’t want to raise fees, because that is not a good point. Councilmember Christensen said in answer to
Councilmember Slack’s question about frivolous spending by Department Heads, he said he doesn’t think it has been a function of
frivolousness at all, it is a function of the desire to do a good job, and he would like to get the department heads to operate within a
narrow budget that is efficient. Councilmember Slack asked Councilmember Christensen what his understanding of the $50,000 that is
for a building fund. Councilmember Christensen said it is setting money aside in a fund to eventually build another facility like this in
2021. Councilmember Powell said we take a look at this fund, and we are either looking at constructing a facility like this building, or
another fire station, but we haven’t determined which route we are taking. Councilmember Kirkham said the amounts put aside are
insufficient to cover future costs, but it will give the City a jump start. Councilmember Powell said it comes down to a few years ago
when Councilmember Powell and Councilmember Kirkham had to come up with an idea to increase the sewer fees enough to offset
the cost of putting in the new system. Councilmember Powell said it was going to be $11 more per month, and had the Council
increased the fee 3% every year like it should have been, it would not have been such a hardship on the citizens. Councilmember
Powell said he appreciates what Councilmember Christensen it trying to do and the Council should keep the budget as tight and
efficient as possible. Councilmember Powell said how we operate at the City of Ammon with the population base compared to other
cities is quite remarkable. Councilmember Powell said the Department Heads do a fantastic job with the limited amount of funds, and
if we don’t have the confidence in the Department Heads then we need to have a discussion about that department or department head
and the money they are using.
Councilmember Slack said the 3% increase really only amounts to $54,000 a year. Councilmember Powell said he feels it is
acceptable to make recommendations for budget adjustments. Councilmember Thompson said he doesn’t feel this is acceptable at this
meeting, because the recommendations from Councilmember Christensen should have been given to the Council two months ago.
Councilmember Christensen said if the Council’s minds are made up today, then why do we hold a public hearing, why do we invite
the public to the meeting to say let’s have your input. Councilmember Kirkham said the point is this is for public comment; the
Council has gone through the budget, and is presenting the budget to the public and is open for public comment.
Councilmember Christensen asked if the Council can find $54,000 in savings, and not make the 3% increase to property
taxes. Councilmember Kirkham said the City has not always made the 3% increase, there have been many years that the increase was
not made. Councilmember Coletti apologized and said in the last two years he wasn’t aware that the City had made the 3% increase.
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Councilmember Powell said he feels that the City didn’t have a choice in the last two years, because the Council was trying to get up
to parity with the Sheriff’s contract. Discussion ensued regarding the budget, and ways to reduce some line items.
Councilmember Thompson said the City has been in the habit of saving for rainy days for many years, and was able to pay
cash for the Sunnyside improvements of nearly $2 million dollars, and he doesn’t want to quit saving. Councilmember Thompson said
the City does have a lot of money set aside for rainy day items, and he doesn’t feel taking from the City’s savings is something the
Council should be doing.
Councilmember Christensen suggested several line items he felt could be reduced that would amount to the $54,000 but he is
sensing there is not a willingness to operate on less than that. Councilmember Powell said he feels there are some here that he could
support, and some items, that based on his experience in the past that he would be reluctant to support. Councilmember Powell said if
we don’t’ make the 3% increase for the coming year; he feels we open ourselves up to having to open the budget during the year.
Councilmember Christensen said if the City was to only take a 1.7% increase; the City would be in line with the CPI
(Consumer Price Index) in the City’s property tax levy increase. Councilmember Slack said he agrees that the City could choose to not
take these increases and make it work, but the City would not be preparing for the future. Ray believes the funds being put toward
reserves in 5 years will be going for a $10 or $15 million project in the original town site to replace water lines and the Hillview area
will be looking at the same dilemma. Line items do not always come in as projected. When an item comes in less than projected it is
used toward other projects. If we do not have the funds available in other line items the project does not get done.
Councilmember Christensen moved to reduce the general budget by $14,000 from the Council Chambers upgrade. $4,000
from department supplies in the IT Department, $1,000 from the Engineers fuel, $2,000 from Ammon Days, $2,000 from general
department supplies, and $2,000 from general office supplies to save $24,000, and to increase the property tax levy rate by 1.7%.
There was no second to the motion. The motion failed.
Councilmember Slack moved to accept Public Hearing 2012-017 – 2012-2013 Fiscal Year – Budget. Councilmember Powell
seconded. Roll Call Vote: Councilmember Slack – Yes, Councilmember Powell – Yes, Councilmember Kirkham – Yes,
Councilmember Thompson – Yes, Councilmember Coletti – Yes, and Councilmember Christensen – No (Because he would have been
more comfortable raising the property tax levy rate 1.7%, and he wants to exercise more discretion, but he doesn’t feel the department
heads are splurging). The motion passed.
Mayor Fuhriman closed the public hearing.
ACTION ITEMS:
1. Ordinance 520 – Opening of Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Budget:
Councilmember Powell read Ordinance #520: AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AMMON, IDAHO, AMENDING ORDINANCE #507, THE APPROPRIATIONS ORDINANCE
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2011 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2012; REAPPROPRIATING
MONIES THAT ARE TO BE EXPENDED BY THE CITY OF AMMON, IDAHO, IN THE SUM OF $44,068 AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE. I move that the City Council dispense with the rule requiring the reading of the ordinance on three different
days and that the three readings be waived. Councilmember Coletti seconded. Roll Call Vote: Councilmember Powell – Yes,
Councilmember Coletti – Yes, Councilmember Kirkham – Yes, Councilmember Thompson – Yes, Councilmember Slack – Yes, and
Councilmember Christensen – Yes. The motion passed.
Councilmember Powell read Ordinance #520: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AMMON, IDAHO, AMENDING
ORDINANCE #507, THE APPROPRIATIONS ORDINANCE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2011 AND
ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2012; REAPPROPRIATING MONIES THAT ARE TO BE EXPENDED BY THE CITY OF AMMON,
IDAHO, IN THE SUM OF $44,068 AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. I move the adoption of Ordinance #520 as an
ordinance of the City of Ammon on its third and final reading. Councilmember Coletti seconded. Roll Call Vote: Councilmember
Powell – Yes, Councilmember Coletti – Yes, Councilmember Kirkham – Yes, Councilmember Thompson – Yes, Councilmember
Slack – Yes, and Councilmember Christensen – Yes. The motion passed.
2. Ordinance 521 – Fiscal Year 2012-2013 Budget:
Councilmember Powell read Ordinance #521: AN ORDINANCE
ENTITLED THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS ORDINANCE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2012
APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $15,617,694 TO DEFRAY THE EXPENSES AND LIABILITIES OF THE CITY OF AMMON,
IDAHO FOR SAID FISCAL YEAR; AUTHORIZING A LEVY OF A SUFFICIENT TAX UPON THE TAXABLE PROPERTY
AND SPECIFYING THE OBJECTS AND PURPOSES FOR WHICH SAID APPROPRIATION IS MADE. I move that the City
Council dispense with the rule requiring the reading of the ordinance on three different days and that the three readings be waived.
Councilmember Kirkham seconded. Roll Call Vote: Councilmember Powell – Yes, Councilmember Kirkham – Yes, Councilmember
Coletti – Yes, Councilmember Thompson – Yes, Councilmember Slack – Yes, and Councilmember Christensen – Yes. The motion
passed.
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Councilmember Powell read Ordinance #521: AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS
ORDINANCE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2012 APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $15,617,694 TO
DEFRAY THE EXPENSES AND LIABILITIES OF THE CITY OF AMMON, IDAHO FOR SAID FISCAL YEAR;
AUTHORIZING A LEVY OF A SUFFICIENT TAX UPON THE TAXABLE PROPERTY AND SPECIFYING THE OBJECTS
AND PURPOSES FOR WHICH SAID APPROPRIATION IS MADE. I move the adoption of Ordinance #521 as an ordinance of the
City of Ammon on its third and final reading. Councilmember Kirkham seconded. Roll Call Vote: Councilmember Powell – Yes,
Councilmember Kirkham – Yes, Councilmember Coletti – Yes, Councilmember Thompson – Yes, Councilmember Slack – Yes, and
Councilmember Christensen – No (For the reasons that have been stated in the discussion). The motion passed.
3. Ordinance 522 – Background Investigations to FBI:
Ron explained we have added fingerprints to the requirements
for door to door sales. To be compliant with whatever finger prints we are processing, the FBI has to approve it.
Councilmember Powell read Ordinance #522: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF AMMON TO REQUEST
INFORMATION OF THE CRIMINAL HISTORY OF APPLICANTS FOR CITY LICENSES, OR FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT,
FROM THE IDAHO STATE POLICE AND THE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
CLERKS OFFICE OF THE CITY OF AMMON TO RECEIVE CRIMINAL HISTORY INFORMATION FROM THE IDAHO
STATE POLICE AND FROM THE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF EVALUATING THE
FITNESS OF APPLICANTS; ANY DISSEMINATION OR OTHER USE OF THE CRIMINAL HISTORY INFORMATION IS
PROHIBITED. I move that the City Council dispense with the rule requiring the reading of the ordinance on three different days and
that the three readings be waived. Councilmember Kirkham seconded. Roll Call Vote: Councilmember Powell – Yes, Councilmember
Kirkham – Yes, Councilmember Coletti – Yes, Councilmember Thompson – Yes, Councilmember Slack – Yes, and Councilmember
Christensen – Yes. The motion passed.
Councilmember Powell read Ordinance #522: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF AMMON TO REQUEST
INFORMATION OF THE CRIMINAL HISTORY OF APPLICANTS FOR CITY LICENSES, OR FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT,
FROM THE IDAHO STATE POLICE AND THE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
CLERKS OFFICE OF THE CITY OF AMMON TO RECEIVE CRIMINAL HISTORY INFORMATION FROM THE IDAHO
STATE POLICE AND FROM THE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF EVALUATING THE
FITNESS OF APPLICANTS; ANY DISSEMINATION OR OTHER USE OF THE CRIMINAL HISTORY INFORMATION IS
PROHIBITED. I move the adoption of Ordinance #522 as an ordinance of the City of Ammon on its third and final reading.
Councilmember Kirkham seconded. Roll Call Vote: Councilmember Powell – Yes, Councilmember Kirkham – Yes, Councilmember
Coletti – Yes, Councilmember Thompson – Yes, Councilmember Slack – Yes, and Councilmember Christensen – Yes. The motion
passed.
4. Request from Quail Ridge homeowner to drill irrigation well:
Lance said recently Catherine Riddle talked to both
him and Ron Folsom about the possibility of drilling a private well on her property. Lance said the request is following the code and is
being requested to drill a well to be used for irrigation purposes only. Lance said IDWR (Idaho Department of Water Resources) has
issued water right 25-14317 which would afford the property the use of approximately 9 gallons per minute. Lance said the water right
is for April through November of any given year. Lance said the code required the home owner that wished to drill a private well, to
submit a written plan to the City Engineer. Lance would then review the application and bring it to the Council. Lance said the Riddles
want to use the well for irrigation purposes only. Lance said if this request is approved, he would ask to have several conditions placed
on it. Lance asked that the there be a complete physical separation of the private irrigation system from City of Ammon domestic
water supply; which means that no backflow prevention (or other) device will be used to cross-connect the systems. The pump and
pumping equipment used to extract water from the ground must be mechanically limited to the water right amounts listed, and that the
City has a right of entry to go and inspect the well to ensure it is still in compliance. Lance said this water right was one that was
retained when the City bought back the water rights from Quail Ridge. Councilmember Kirkham asked how difficult it would be to
use the water for culinary purposes. Lance said this is why the City needs the physical disconnection. Lance clarified a residence
cannot have a well without written permission. Ron said there were ground water rights attached to the property when they purchased
it, and in most cases in the City there are not ground water rights. Lance said in the rest of Quail Ridge where the water rights were not
bought by the City there is still that potential. Lance said some might expire in the future but the letter from IDWR said they must
prove beneficial use by September 2015. Discussion ensued regarding IDWR regulations. Ray said his concern is protecting the
public water supply. Councilmember Kirkham asked if there was anything you can do to make it more secure. Lance said not a whole
lot.
Katherine Riddle, 6278 Sharptail said the well is not to be used for potable water, and will only be used for irrigation on their
1.1 acre land at nine gallons per minute. This should be sufficient for a sprinkler system, and it will help them by having the ability to
pressurize their own water.
Lance explained that one of his requirements would be to limit the mechanical means of bringing it up out of the ground to
nine gallons per minute. Lance said there are no concerns for the City if it is completely disconnected from the City water system there
is a separation of 50 feet and we have a right of entry to make sure that equipment has changed. Councilmember Kirkham asked if we
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approve the request, does the use of the well go with the property if the Riddle’s sell their home. Ron said yes, and the City could
make a recording on the property stating the conditions of the approval.
Councilmember Kirkham moved to authorize Lance to put in writing the formal stipulations for the irrigation well at 6278
Sharptail Road in Quail Ridge and approve the homeowner’s request. Councilmember Powell seconded. Roll Call Vote:
Councilmember Kirkham – Yes, Councilmember Powell – Yes, Councilmember Coletti – Yes, Councilmember Thompson – Yes,
Councilmember Slack – Yes, and Councilmember Christensen – Yes. The motion passed.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1. Wastewater Facility Planning Study Update – Keller Associates:
Jim Mullen of Keller Associates said
Keller Associates are in the process of gathering field data, and are approximately 70 to 80% done with surveying all of the manholes.
Jim said on Tuesday they will complete the metering of the sewer in select areas throughout the City. Jim said once the surveying is
finished, the metering data will complete the sewer model which will identify catastrophe issues, and allow them to run “what if”
scenarios and gross scenarios to determine the capacity of the sewer system. Jim explained that they are almost done with all the
subdivisions, and have been receiving a lot of help from City staff in the tricky spots where manholes have been camouflaged or
paved over. Councilmember Powell asked Jim when they anticipate the study being completed. Jim said the map should be done
within six to eight weeks. Jim said they will be producing a spreadsheet that looks at sewer projects for the next 20 years, and said this
will be helpful as the City talks about rates. It has been very helpful for other communities keeping track with their goals for their
sewer system. Councilmember Kirkham asked if they are only looking at the Ammon collection system. Jim said they had originally
talked about also getting information about the treatment plant and compiling that information.
2. Residential Water Metering:
Councilmember Thompson asked what percentage of the City has meters. Ray said 750
meters out of 4000. Councilmember Thompson asked if we needed more meters to get the data we need. Ray said the goal is 800 in
the ground and feels that number of meters will give a pretty good representation. Councilmember Thompson asked whether we are
not placing anymore meters until we figure out what we are going to do. Ray said he has not bought anymore meters. Councilmember
Christensen asked if staff can identify a sampling of bills how much would be billed at certain rates. Ron said Councilmember
Christensen’s sample billing was almost $400 for the month of July. The rate was $1.98 per 1000 gallons. Councilmember Powell said
we need to have a work session to discuss this subject and our goals.
3. Misc
.:Jennifer said Ammon Days was last Saturday. She said she really appreciated all the assistance, and feels the
event went well. Jennifer explained that staff conducted a review of the event, and has a lot of ideas to make next year even better.
Councilmember Powell said the ping pong ball drop went very well. Jennifer said kudos to Councilmember Christensen for the ping
pong drop. Councilmember Powell asked about having a tent where food is being served to protect the volunteers from the sun.
Councilmember Coletti said “Ammon has talent” allows the prior year’s winner to perform their talent then hand it off to the next
year’s winners. Councilmember Christensen expressed thanks to Jennifer and Ken.
Ron said staff has talked about the credit card payments being received by the Building Department. Ron said there was a
discussion about whether the City could charge the fee for credit card use. Ron explained how Access Idaho could be used for
receiving payments via credit cards in the Building Department, and asked the Council if they would like to pursue it. Councilmember
Powell said he feels it would be best to increase the fee by 1.7 and give a cash discount. Discussion ensued regarding receipt of
payment via credit cards in the Building Department. Councilmember Kirkham said she wants Ron to research the cash discount.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
None
Councilmember Kirkham moved to adjourn. Councilmember Slack seconded. Roll Call Vote: Councilmember Kirkham –
Yes, Councilmember Slack – Yes, Councilmember Christensen – Yes, Councilmember Thompson – Yes, Councilmember Powell –
Yes, and Councilmember Coletti – Yes. The motion passed.
The meeting adjourned at 7:41 p.m.
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Steve Fuhriman, Mayor
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Ron Folsom, City Clerk
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