Council Minutes 04/29/1973 (2)
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According to Mayor Turnbow, city employee Jay Reynolds has resigned to gO into
business for himself, and applications al"e being taken for a replacement.
Councilman Richardson prese'nted a letter of resignation from the Ammon City Council
effective April 6, 1973, necessitated by his having accepted employment in Seattle.
He expres sed his appreciation of having had the opportunity to serve on the Council
for the past three and one-half years, and Mayor Turnbow commended him for the
cooperation and dedication shown, and especially for his work on the recodification of
the city ordinances and responsibilities taken in representing the city on the Bonneville
Council of Gevernments.
The need for a replacement for Councilman Richardson on the BCOG was considered
by the Council, with Mayor Turnbow recommending Councilman Swensen. Councilman
Richardson moved to appoint Councilman Swensen to represent Ammon on the Bonneville
Council of Governments; seconded by Councilman Cheney; voting all in favor; motion
carried. Councilman Swensen accepted the appointment.
In response to an inquiry by Chairman Southwick, it was noted that a deed has been
obtained for a 5-foot easement along the front of the property where a home is being
built on the new extension of Romrell Lane.
Mayor Turnbow referred to an application by Reuben Anderson for a building permit to I
place a mobile home on a lot on Meadow Lane, and reported that the Building Permit
Committee of the Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended a denial of this
request on the basis that mobilehomes do not satisfy the requirements of the City
Ordinance that all dwellings must meet the Uniform Building Code standards. The
Council members indicated support for this decision. The problem of a mobile home
now located on Owen Street having been brought in without a permit was discussed, and
Councilman Swensen was asked to consult the attorney about the procedure for getting
this unit removed.
Council Richardson moved to adjourn.
Claims were approved for payment.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:10 P. M.
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CITY OF AMMON
April 29, 1973
Minutes of Special Meeting of the Mayor and City Council:
The meeting was called to order at 2:10 P. M. by Mayor Keith C. Turnbow at the City
Hall with the following present:
Mayor Keith C. Turnbow
Councilman Marvin J. Anderson
Councilman Gerald B. Cheney
Councilman Russell N. Swensen
Prayer was offered by Mayor Turnbow.
A discussion was held in regards to a possible replacement for Councilman Lynn C.
Richardson.
Mayor Turnbow recommended that the Council reconsider the Building Permit of Everett
Wray which was previously denied by the Planning and Zoning Commission and also the
Ammon City Council at their last meeting on April 23, 1973. Councilman Swensen moved
that the Council reconsider the Bu~lding Permit of Everett Wray, #1484, and that it be
approved and that a 2-foot side variance be allowed on the west side of the home.
Seconded by Councilman Cheney; Voting--Anderson, yes; Cheney, yes; Swensen, yes;
J1lOtion carried.
Councilman Swensen moved that the meeting be recessed until 9:00P. M. Monday,
April 30, 1973.