12162010CouncilMinutes
CITY OF AMMON
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2010
AGENDA:
CITY OF AMMON
2135 SOUTH AMMON ROAD
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2010 – 7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Steven Fuhriman at 7:00 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance – Councilmember Powell
Prayer – Councilmember Slack
MINUTES:
Nov. 18, and Dec 2, 2010*
ITEMS FROM MAYOR:
CONSENT AGENDA:
Business License*
Accounts Payable – Exhibit A
ITEMS FOR/FROM TREASURER:
PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA: (5 Minute Limitation)
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None
ACTION ITEMS:
1.Joint Power Agreement for Health Insurance Authorization to Join and Mayor to Sign (Leslie/Jenn)*
2.Ordinance 493 and Summary – Adoption of Title 7, Chapter 1, 3, 8 Building Codes*
3.Ordinance 494 and Summary – Adoption of Title 7, Chapter 7 Fire Code*
4.Ordinance 495 and Summary – Adoption of Title 7, Chapters 5, 9 Building Codes*
5.Resolution 2010-013 Republish License Permit Fees*
6.Re-Appointment of Planning and Zoning Members (Mayor/Ron)*
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1.
Water Bond Extension from 20 to 30 Years (Scott)*
2.
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 (arrived 8:05 p.m.)
Councilmember Brian Powell
Councilmember Rex Thompson
Councilmember Sean Coletti
Councilmember Russell Slack
City Attorney Scott Hall
City Clerk Leslie Folsom
City Engineer Lance Bates
City Planner Ron Folsom
City Treasurer Jennifer Belfield
City Officials Absent:
Councilmember Lee Bean
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CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Steven Fuhriman opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall building located
at 2135 South Ammon Road. Councilmember Powell led the Pledge of Allegiance. Councilmember Slack led the
prayer.
MINUTES:
Nov. 18: Councilmember Thompson motioned to approve the minutes, as presented.
Councilmember Slack seconded. Roll Call Vote: Councilmember Thompson – Yes, Councilmember Slack – Yes,
Councilmember Coletti – Yes, and Councilmember Powell – Yes. The motion passed.
Dec 2, 2010*: Councilmember Thompson motioned to approve the minutes, as presented.
Councilmember Slack seconded. Roll Call Vote: Councilmember Thompson – Yes, Councilmember Slack – Yes,
Councilmember Powell – Yes, and Councilmember Coletti – Yes. The motion passed.
ITEMS FROM MAYOR:
None
CONSENT AGENDA:
CITY OF AMMON
BUSINESS LICENSE CONSENT AGENDA
Thursday December 16, 2010
License applications, carrying the required documents, pending approval of the City Council:
GENERAL BUSINESS LICENSE:
1.NEWGENERAL BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION:
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A.The Cupcake Factory, LLC – Restaurant – 2631 S. 25 E.
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B.Shape Up Outlets – Retail Sales – 3050 E. 17 Street
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C.Andersen, Christine – Daycare Employee – 4366 E. 17 Street
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D.Yogurt Guys, LLC – Food Service – 2797 S. 25 E. Suite A
2.RENEWALBUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION:
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A.Mortgage Connection – Finance – 3040 E. 17 Street, Suite 2
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B.State Farm/Bobby Romander – Insurance – 2677 E. 17 Street, Suite 400
C.Eagle’s Landing Apartments, LLC – Apartment Complex – 2785 Eagle Drive
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D.Dansie, Robert N. CPA – Accounting – 3456 E. 17 Street, Suite 185
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E.Onesource, HHC, LLC – Home Health Care – 3544 E. 17 Street, Suite 201
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F.Famous Footwear #2124 – Retail Sales – 2053 S. 25 E.
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G.Merlin’s T.V. – Retail Sales – 2489 S. 25 E.
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H.Soapy’s Auto Wash – Car Wash – 2523 E. 17 Street
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I.Karen’s Cookies – Bakery for Online Sales Order Fulfillment – 4390 E. 17 Street
HOME OCCUPATION PERMITS:
1.RENEWAL HOME OCCUPATION PERMITS:
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A.Ashley’s Daycare – Daycare/Maximum Children (5) – 3890 E. 17 Street
LIQUOR/BEER/WINE WITH GENERAL BUSINESS LICENSE:
RENEWAL LIQUOR/BEER/WINE WITH GENERAL BUSINESS LICENSE:
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A.Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. – Retail Sales/Beer & Wine Sales off Premise – 1201 S. 25 E.
B.Tobacco Connection – Retail Sales/Beer & Wine Sales off Premise – 1747 Sabin Dr.
MASSAGE BUSINESS LICENSE:
1.NEW LIQUOR/BEER/WINE WITH GENERAL BUSINESS LICENSE:
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A.
McCormick, Emily – Massage Therapist/Massage Envy – 3047 S. 25 E.
Business License*:Councilmember Slack motioned to approve the business licenses, as presented.
Councilmember Powell seconded. Roll Call Vote: Councilmember Slack – Yes, Councilmember Powell – Yes,
Councilmember Thompson – Yes, and Councilmember Coletti – Yes. The motion passed.
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Accounts Payable – Exhibit A:Councilmember Powell motioned to approve accounts payable, as
presented. Councilmember Slack seconded. Roll Call Vote: Councilmember Powell – Yes, Councilmember Slack
– Yes, Councilmember Thompson – Yes, and Councilmember Coletti – Yes. The motion passed.
ITEMS FOR/FROM TREASURER:
Councilmember Slack presented the Council with the applications
for booths for Ammon Days. Councilmember Slack suggested that these invitations, to participate as a charitable
contribution, be passed out to entities outside the City limits as there are many businesses that contribute and
participate in the City of Ammon, but are located outside the city limits. Councilmember Powell asked what the
City’s response would be if there were more sponsors than needed for an event. Councilmember Slack suggested
that those additional sponsors could be entertainment sponsors. Leslie advised Councilmember Slack that Rocky
Mountain Power should be contacted for participation.
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Jennifer reminded the Council of the dinner at Billman’s on Dec. 21 at 6 p.m. for staff appreciation.
Jennifer showed the Council the ideas for Laserfiche on the City website that she would like the City to rise
to. She would like to start with Accounts Payable and use Gay Leming to help scan the documents. Gay would be
used two hours each day, however, we would use her for the first 10 days of the month to help post payments. She
would like to start with fiscal year 2011 documents. This will enable the City to have a central location for
documents. Councilmember Powell asked why we don’t PDF the files. Bruce Patterson showed the Council the
advantages of Laserfiche. The biggest advantage is the OCR ability and it can be narrowed down to search certain
folders. Councilmember Powell asked about the storage ability of the computer. Bruce said at the black and white
level we should be fine. Councilmember Powell asked if there is an annual fee. Jennifer said the City has been
paying for it every year and just wants to maximize it. Councilmember Coletti asked if this would all be public
information. Jennifer clarified that not all information would be available to the public. There would be security
protocols that would allow only City employees to access some information with sensitive information, such as
payroll information, that would only be accessible to a limited number of City employees. Council is ok with
allowing Gay to be used for two hours per day.
PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA: (5 Minute Limitation):
Keith Morse,
125 Red Fox Drive, Ammon, ID. 83406 said he wanted to discuss a situation for consideration with possible
solutions. He gave a PowerPoint presentation and discussed the recent water break and how it was handled. He felt
that those individuals impacted by the break and following shut off of water were not adequately notified of the
details of the situation. He proposed neighborhood community communication coordinators whenever an
emergency situation arises. The Public Works department could then contact these individuals with the necessary
information and they would pass it on to those affected. Councilmember Slack asked if Mr. Morse would be
willing to spearhead the organization of this suggestion for the entire City. Mr. Morse stated that he had already
done this for his neighborhood. Councilmember Slack asked if he would do this for the City. He declined. He
stated he was frustrated that he still doesn’t have information as to what had happened during the incident involved
in his presentation. Councilmember Slack asked how he would like this information. Mr. Morse said he would like
the City to call him. Councilmember Slack said he would have someone call him with details of what had
happened. Scott said the City needs to look at City wide emergency contacts. Ron said the County has a system.
Mayor Fuhriman welcomed Boy Scout Troop 721 who was in attendance at the meeting.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None
ACTION ITEMS:
1. Joint Power Agreement for Health Insurance Authorization to Join and Mayor to Sign
(Leslie/Jenn)*:
Leslie said this was discussed at the work session and we need a motion to take action and
allow the Mayor to sign an agreement to join the group. Councilmember Powell asked for some clarifications, if
someone could just give the highlights. Councilmember Slack made a brief statement that this was a statewide
group of government agencies that were joining together to obtain better bargaining power for insurance coverage
and rates. The eventual goal of this group is to be self insured. Scott said this is very similar to the events that
created ICRMP when cities had not been able to buy liability insurance. Councilmember Slack stated that it would
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cost the City $5.00/month/employee to join. There was a lengthy discussion in the work session of the facts about
the program. Councilmember Thompson stated that he felt this was a good investment for the City. He stated that
currently 30% of the insurance premiums are going to the insurance companies and not to health. He felt that
eliminating those administrative costs would provide more coverage at a lower cost. Councilmember Slack said
the ultimate group is to go to self-insurance. Being part of this joint group would allow Cities with a smaller pool to
draw on the experience rating of larger groups and provides a larger buying pool in order to negotiate better
premiums. Scott said you self-insure and then you buy catastrophic insurance. Scott said the Joint Powers
Agreement is a standard agreement. Councilmember Powell asked where the termination agreement is. Scott said
page 11 of the agreement gave the terms of termination of the agreement. Councilmember Powell asked if it was ok
to bind the Council. Scott said yes, because you aren’t binding a Council. Councilmember Thompson said one of
the advantages of staying with a known insurance company is because of the negations they do with the
participating doctors and hospitals on the fees charged to try to keep costs down. If we try to self-insure, outside of
such a group, we won’t have that ability. Scott said the bar association tried to put together something similar.
The goal is to ultimately be to create a cooperative and then negotiate with insurance providers for better rates.
Councilmember Slack said there are 10 board members and it is a member board group. Leslie said the City’s
expense is $6000 over three years and with the possibility of saving substantial monies over time. The Mayor said
it’s worth taking the risk with the savings potential. We have an advantage that the City Administrator for the City
of Ketchum, who is spearheading this plan, has already organized a successful group in Montana. The Mayor felt
like this plan, although a risk has shown already in Montana to be a successful program and worth the risk the City
may be taking. The Mayor said with 30 employees we are stuck, but with 800 employees we have a much better
representation with insurers. Scott said ICRMP began in 1980’s with originally 15 members and now has 600
public entities. Leslie said State Insurance Fund is also for public entities.
Councilmember Slack motioned to approve the Joint Power Agreement on Health Insurance and
allow the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Thompson seconded. Roll Call Vote: Councilmember Slack – Yes,
Councilmember Thompson – Yes, Councilmember Coletti – Yes, and Councilmember Powell – Yes. The motion
passed.
2. Ordinance 493 and Summary – Adoption of Title 7, Chapter 1, 3, 8 Building Codes*:
Ron said
Charlie is here if there are questions, concerning the building codes. The State passed a Statute last year mandating
that the Cities with building codes and ordinances must adopt the IBC, IRC and IECC. You can adopt them exactly
as they were previously adopted by the state or you can make amendments to it, but if you amend it there will be
hearing issues. These ordinances are as they were previously adopted by the State and if the Council wants to
change anything, it can be done at a later date.
The Fire Code needed to be on a separate ordinance, because it has not been adopted by the State.
The State Fire Marshall has put in a request to enforce the 2009 Fire Code through the IDAP rules. We will adopt it
the same as the State legislature or the State Fire Marshall adopts it. Councilmember Coletti asked why we don’t
just wait, until the State adopts it. Ron stated that if we wait, then we won’t have a code to enforce, because
currently the 2006 fire code is what the State has adopted. Councilmember Slack asked if we have the ordinances
and we have inspectors making inspections to confirm compliance with these codes, does the City have any legal
liability if the inspections don’t reveal all possible issues.
Charlie Allen, Building Official for the City of Ammon, stated that it is ultimately the responsibility
of the individual applying for the permit to make sure they know the codes and comply with them. There is a list of
required inspections, but an inspector can’t be there every minute of every day to monitor everything that is being
done. An inspector does not have the ability to see things that may have been covered before his inspections, or
changed after he has approved it. In the event the inspector misses something, the liability still remains with the
permit applicant. There is a law that states that you cannot sue the City or the inspector, unless you can prove gross
negligence, which would require something pretty severe.
Ron said the last ones are the International Mechanical Code and the International Fuel Code which
we are not required to adopt, but chose to as a City. We would repeal the 2006 Code and adopt the 2009
International Mechanical Code and the 2009 International Fuel Code.
Councilmember Slack read Ordinance 493 and Summary
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AMMON, OF
THE STATE OF IDAHO, REPEALING TITLE 7 CHAPTER 1, 2006 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, CHAPTER 8, 2006
INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE; ADOPTING TITLE 7, CHAPTER 1, 2009 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL
BUILDING CODE, AND CHAPTER 8, 2009 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE; ADDING AND
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ADOPTING A NEW CHAPTER 3 ENTITLED 2009 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE; ALL CODES SHALL
BE ADOPTED AS ADOPTED BY THE STATE OF IDAHO OR THE IDAHO BUILDING CODE BOARD, TOGETHER WITH ANY
AMENDMENTS OR REVISIONS TO THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE MADE BY THE IDAHO BUILDING CODE BOARD
THROUGH THE NEGOTIATED RULEMAKING PROCESS, AND PROVIDING AMENDMENTS THERETO; PROVIDING
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Councilmember Slack motioned 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 Slack – Yes, Councilmember Coletti - Yes, Councilmember Thompson – Yes, and Councilmember
Powell – Yes. The motion passed.
Councilmember Slack read Ordinance 493 and Summary
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AMMON, OF THE
STATE OF IDAHO, REPEALING TITLE 7 CHAPTER 1, 2006 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, CHAPTER 8, 2006
INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE; ADOPTING TITLE 7, CHAPTER 1, 2009 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL
BUILDING CODE, AND CHAPTER 8, 2009 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE; ADDING AND
ADOPTING A NEW CHAPTER 3 ENTITLED 2009 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE; ALL CODES SHALL
BE ADOPTED AS ADOPTED BY THE STATE OF IDAHO OR THE IDAHO BUILDING CODE BOARD, TOGETHER WITH ANY
AMENDMENTS OR REVISIONS TO THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE MADE BY THE IDAHO BUILDING CODE BOARD
THROUGH THE NEGOTIATED RULEMAKING PROCESS, AND PROVIDING AMENDMENTS THERETO; PROVIDING
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Councilmember Slack motioned the adoption of Ordinance #493 and Summary as an ordinance of the City of
Ammon on its third and final reading. Councilmember Coletti seconded. Roll Call Vote: Councilmember Slack –
Yes, Councilmember Coletti - Yes, Councilmember Thompson – Yes, and Councilmember Powell – Yes. The
motion passed.
3. Ordinance 494 and Summary – Adoption of Title 7, Chapter 7 Fire Code*:
Councilmember
Thompson read Ordinance 494 and Summary
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AMMON, OF THE STATE OF IDAHO,
REPEALING TITLE 7 CHAPTER 7, 2006 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE; RE-ADOPTING TITLE 7, CHAPTER 7, 2009 EDITION OF THE
INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE; SAID CODE SHALL BE ADOPTED AS ADOPTED BY THE STATE OF IDAHO OR THE IDAHO
STATE FIRE MARSHAL, TOGETHER WITH ANY AMENDMENTS OR REVISIONS TO THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE MADE BY
THE STATE OF IDAHO OR THE IDAHO STATE FIRE MARSHAL; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING REPEAL OF
. Councilmember Thompson motioned that the City
CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Council 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 Thompson – Yes,
Councilmember Powell – Yes, Councilmember Coletti – Yes, and Councilmember Slack – Yes. The motion passed.
Councilmember Thompson read Ordinance 494 and Summary
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AMMON, OF
THE STATE OF IDAHO, REPEALING TITLE 7 CHAPTER 7, 2006 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE; RE-ADOPTING TITLE 7, CHAPTER
7, 2009 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE; SAID CODE SHALL BE ADOPTED AS ADOPTED BY THE STATE OF
IDAHO OR THE IDAHO STATE FIRE MARSHAL, TOGETHER WITH ANY AMENDMENTS OR REVISIONS TO THE
INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE MADE BY THE STATE OF IDAHO OR THE IDAHO STATE FIRE MARSHAL; PROVIDING
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Councilmember Thompson motioned the adoption of Ordinance 494 and Summary as an Ordinance of the City of
Ammon on its third and final reading. Councilmember Powell seconded. Roll Call Vote: Councilmember
Thompson – Yes, Councilmember Powell – Yes, Councilmember Coletti – Yes, and Councilmember Slack – Yes.
The motion passed.
4. Ordinance 495 and Summary – Adoption of Title 7, Chapters 5, 9 Building Codes*:
Councilmember Coletti read Ordinance 495 and Summary
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AMMON, OF THE STATE OF
IDAHO, REPEALING TITLE 7, CHAPTER 5, 2006 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE; ADOPTING TITLE 7, CHAPTER 5, 2009
EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE; ADDING AND ADOPTING A NEW CHAPTER 9 ENTITLED, 2009
EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE; SAID CODES SHALL BE ADOPTED AS ADOPTED BY THE STATE OF
IDAHO, TOGETHER WITH ANY AMENDMENTS OR REVISIONS TO THE 2009 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL
CODE OR 2009 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE MADE BY THE STATE OF IDAHO OR AS PROVIDED FOR IN
THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING AN
Councilmember Coletti motioned that the City Council dispense with the rule requiring the
EFFECTIVE DATE.
reading of the ordinance on three different days and that the three readings be waived. Councilmember Slack
seconded. Roll Call Vote: Councilmember Coletti – Yes, Councilmember Slack – Yes, Councilmember Powell –
Yes, and Councilmember Thompson – Yes. The motion passed.
Councilmember Coletti read Ordinance 495 and Summary
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AMMON, OF THE
STATE OF IDAHO, REPEALING TITLE 7, CHAPTER 5, 2006 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE; ADOPTING TITLE 7,
CHAPTER 5, 2009 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE; ADDING AND ADOPTING A NEW CHAPTER 9
ENTITLED, 2009 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE; SAID CODES SHALL BE ADOPTED AS ADOPTED BY THE
STATE OF IDAHO, TOGETHER WITH ANY AMENDMENTS OR REVISIONS TO THE 2009 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL
MECHANICAL CODE OR 2009 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE MADE BY THE STATE OF IDAHO OR AS
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PROVIDED FOR IN THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES;
Councilmember Coletti motioned the adoption of Ordinance #495 and
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Summary as an ordinance of the City of Ammon on its third and final reading. Councilmember Slack seconded.
Roll Call Vote: Councilmember Coletti – Yes, Councilmember Slack – Yes, Councilmember Powell – Yes, and
Councilmember Thompson – Yes. The motion passed.
5. Resolution 2010-013 Republish License Permit Fees*:
Ron said this was discussed at the work
session for massage, bartenders and childcare. Childcare will be changed at a later date; however, the FBI
background fee has been reduced to $30. The $100 fee for bartenders and massage therapists is for the background
check and the processing of the license. Councilmember Thompson asked if they must work under a business
license. Ron said yes.
Councilmember Powell motioned to adopt Resolution 2010-013 business license and related permit fees.
Councilmember Coletti seconded. Roll Call Vote: Councilmember Powell – Yes, Councilmember Coletti – Yes,
Councilmember Thompson – Yes, and Councilmember Slack – Yes. The motion passed.
6. Re-Appointment of Planning and Zoning Members (Mayor/Ron)*:
Ron informed the Council that
the terms for Tom Hunsaker and Steve Richards have expired and they needed to be reappointed. Since Tom has
been on the Planning and Zoning Commission for more than two terms, the State code says that anytime a
Commission Member has been appointed for more than two terms, they have to have 2/3 of the governing body’s
vote, which in this case, is 4. Ron said Steve’s appointment is just a normal appointment, which with the Ammon
City Council, still requires 4 votes.
Councilmember Slack motioned to approve the Planning and Zoning reappointment for Tom Hunsaker and
Steve Richards effective January 1, 2011. Councilmember Coletti seconded. Roll Call Vote: Councilmember Slack
– Yes, Councilmember Powell – Yes, Councilmember Coletti – Yes, and Councilmember Thompson – Yes. The
motion passed.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1. Water Bond Extension from 20 to 30 Years (Scott)*:
Scott said he had sent the Council an email
stating that the water bond cannot be exceeded. Scott read the language from the bond, which stated that the bond
shall not exceed 20 years. Councilmember Powell stated that he understood they were asking about extending the
sewer bond and not the water bond. Leslie stated that the question was about the water bond and that’s what she had
researched. The Council clarified that the question was actually on the sewer bond. Leslie was asked to obtain the
language for the sewer bond. Leslie stated that it appeared that the auditors currently have that information and she
will get it to Scott tomorrow.
2. Misc.:
Councilmember Slack continued to discuss Ammon Days and stated he thought he would be
able to get an Apache helicopter to land.
Councilmember Slack also discussed a conversation he had with Mountainview hospital. They are having
issues with the Idaho Falls Fire Department and transportation of patients between the Redicare facilities and the
hospital. They asked if they could look into a joint venture with our Fire Department that would provide the funding
for the equipment and training needed to add transport and EMT services to our Fire Department.
Dana arrived at 8:05 p.m.
Councilman Powell had some information concerning the fiber optic project. They had some
agreements they are looking at with Dist. #93 and some cell towers that should start generating some returns and he
would provide numbers later. Councilmember Slack said he met with another group about the possibility of helping
the City with construction. Councilmember Powell said the City has talked with Verizon, which is offering the best
alternative, at this time.
Leslie advised the Council that occasionally she pulls up bills to see if the City is getting properly
charged. She recently pulled up Rocky Mountain Power and she has been working on it for approximately six
months. She was concerned that the majority of items included minimum charges. She was concerned if these were
for poles that were pulled out in the past, but not removed from the billing. She found out that these are not metered
poles and they charge according to the wattage in the lighting, which is why the bill is consistent. However, she
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found out that Rocky Mountain Power will not maintain our poles installed after 2007 and asked the Council if they
were aware of this. The Council stated they were not. The minimums on the bill are for maintenance of street lights
installed before 2007. They will charge a full fee to do any repair services on poles installed since 2007. A lot of
cities are considering their own boom trucks to make repairs. She asked about possible savings if they removed all
maintenance contracts from street lights. Some cities have seen significant decreases by removing these
maintenance fees and then contracting out to perform any necessary repairs. Leslie wanted to make the Council
aware of these fees and consider what options we may have to reducing some of those costs. Scott Hall reminded
the Council that the City has moved to Lighting Districts in all new developments that would require them to
maintain their own street lights. Scott Hall recommended that moving to Lighting Districts would solve the
problem. A representative from Rocky Mountain Power will give Leslie a breakdown of the possible cost savings
by the next work meeting.
Ron asked if the Council was agreeable to waiting on the hearing for childcare fee increases and to
hold them in the spring, when we hold the hearings for park fees. He would like time to talk with Idaho STARS to
see about holding complimentary meetings, etc., so that the childcare workers are not hit hard with additional fees.
Council is fine with this.
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)
Councilmember Slack motioned to move into executive session pursuant to provision of Idaho Code
67-2345, subsection 1 (b). Councilmember Powell seconded. Roll Call Vote: Councilmember Slack – Yes,
Councilmember Powell – Yes, Councilmember Coletti – Yes, Councilmember Thompson – Yes, and
Councilmember Kirkham – Yes. The motion passed.
The meeting adjourned at 8:12 p.m.
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Steve Fuhriman, Mayor
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Leslie Folsom, City Clerk
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