Council Minutes 03/26/1962
I
.n
c..o
~
-
-
cc
~
I
I
or:
G.,)
City of Ammon
Special meeting
March 26, 1962
Present: Mayor Reed Molen, Councilmen Roland Romrell, Harold Loveland, DeVon
Hammer, Darrell Long.
The Mayor called the meeting to order, Prayer was given by Councilman
Roland R:)mre11.
~~ met with the City Council, to discuss matters pertaining to the
property purchased from Vern Peterson. He mentioned the water supply if
plenty would be available, also an easement or a 25 foot road right of way along
, the east side of the Peterson property. The Mayor asked for a map or a plot plan
to present a picture of what he was talking about, which he promised in the near
future to have.
A chairman of the Council was chosen. Councilman Harold Loveland made a motion
that Councilman Roland Romrell be appointed,seconded by Councilman Darrell Long.
The motion was carried by the Council.
Councilman Harold Loveland reported on a testing of the Cannon well. He said the
water was not clear of sand at any depth and also it was pumping warm sulphur water
about 64 degrees.
Mr. Charles Cope made a report on the soil formation down to about 300 feet in
the well. He promised to furnish a well record for the Cannon well. His report
was not too favorable as to the cause of puIilping sand and. the warm water supply
and the prospects of the well clearing up. Me1 Bnown and Charles Cope, also
Attorney Joe Anderson and Steve Michaels representing the Bank of Commerce were
there. Discussing testing the well Mr. Steven Michael said if they didn't
want it as it was, he would rather cap it and forget about it than put any
more money into it and take a chance.
Discussed the financing Mr. Kichae1 said the Bank would furnish a free title
to the property. The well and all equipnent and would be sold to the City of
Ammon for $25,000.00 with interest at 3.71%. With 20 year contract at $150.00
per month including interest and principle. With option to payoff in 5 years.
Attorney Boyd Thomas informed the City Council it was unlawful to enter into
any agreement or contract that extended longer than their term of office.
Suggested the contract have an option of two years. The Council agreed to give
the Cannon well the terms some consideration. The final decission was the well
should be tested for at least 30 days or longer. Enough time should be used
to prove it is satisifactory before any contract be signed.
Dermont E. Ricks, City Clerk recorded the minutes.
Meeting adjorned at 10:30 p.m.
zr~