Council Minutes 12/04/1974 (2)
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CITY OF AMMON
December 4, 1974
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council:
The meeting was called to order at7:35 P. M. by Mayor Keith C.
with the following City Officials present:
Mayor Keith C. Turnbow
Councilman Russell N. Swensen
Councilman Brent Hirschi
Councilman GeTald B.. Cheney
Others present during the meeting were
and Mr. Jack Chapple.
Turnbow
Clerk Deon Hemingway
Engineer David E. Benton
Attorney W. Joe Anderson
(Councilman Anderson excused - working)
Fire Chief Marvin McGary, Mr. Earl Yoder,
Prayer was offered by Mayor Keith C. Turnbow.
In response to an inquiry by Jack Chappl~ of 1755 Avocet Drive about the progress
'of the sewer project in relation to being able to make connections in his area~
Mayor Turnbow explained that there have been some problems in getting supplies
and flushing out the main lines so that the hook-on schedule is running behind,
but everyone will be notified by mail when the approval has been given, and that
digging and laying the pipe except for the connection before the notice of approval
is sent out is not acceptable because this would mean that two inspections would
be required. Concerning the street work under the contract which Mr. Chapple
asked about, it was noted that the contractor is responsible for one year.
Fire Chief Marvin McGary invited the City Officials to the banquet for the Volunteer
Fire Department at 7:30 p. m. on December 13. Approval was given to a suggestion
that each fireman be presented with a turkey as a token of appreciation for services
given throughout the past year.
Fire truck problems as mentioned by FireChief McGary were discussed, and it
was felt advisable_to look into getting a new fire truck on a lease-option plan.
Mayor Turnbow requested that Councilman Hirschi work with the Fire Chief and
have information ready for the next meeting. _ Difficulties with the radio which is
now in the bodge fire truck were also brought to the attention of the Council by
Fire Chief McGary.
Mr. Earl Yoder requested consideration of a proposal to build a private Navy Club
on property which is adjacent to the Ammon City Limits at the carner of 17th Street
and the Ammon-Lincoln Road. He explained that such a facility is needed for the
Navy personnel stationed in this area. It would be civilian owned and managed with
admittance by-membership only. A proposed floor plan was displayed, and it was
indicated that the building would accomodatefrom 300 to 400 people. TheCouncil
members expressed a desire to study the matter and discuss it at the next council
meeting, then have Mr. Yoder return to the first meeting' in January, 1975.
The proceedings of Local Improvement District No.6 were discussed. Councilman
Hirschi moved that the Resolution of Intention to create L. 1. D. #6 be modified
to include only that work which was contemplated on Res s Avenue. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Swensen; voting--Hirschi, yes; Swensen, yes; Cheney, yes;
motion carried. Councilman Cheney moved to accept the Asspssment Roll and
mailing of notices on the L. 1. D. #6 Assessment Roll and to set the date of January
8, 1975, at 8 P. M., for the Protest Hearing Meeting. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Hirschi; voting--Cheney, yes; Hirschi, yes; Swensen, yes; motion carried.
Engineer Benton reported that the Ross Avenue sewer life station should be fn
operation shortly, and the the clay valves for the new pump on Well ,l!5 hav:e been
ordered and should be installed in a few days. Explanation'was made by Mayor
Turnhow that the water problem on Monday was due to a powel' failure, and Engineer
Bention mentioned how the auxillary generator could be put into operation in such a
situation.
Mayor Turnbow asked Attorney Anderson to write a letter to Farmers Home Admin-
istration requesting them to notify the bank of the contract extension on the water
and sewer project for the interim financing records.
A request was made by Mayor ""'urnbow that Engineer Benton make arrangements
to have the ditch along Midway Avenue just north of Rawson Street moved so that