05052011CouncilMinutes
CITY OF AMMON
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
THURSDAY, MAY 5, 2011
AGENDA:
CITY OF AMMON
2135 SOUTH AMMON ROAD
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
THURSDAY, MAY 5, 2011 – 7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER:
Councilmember Kirkham at 7:00 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance – Councilmember Thompson
Prayer – Councilmember Kirkham
MINUTES:
April 14, April 21 Appeal Hearing, and April 21, 2011*
ITEMS FROM MAYOR:
CONSENT AGENDA:
Business License*
Accounts Payable – Exhibit A
AMMON LIGHTING DISTRICT #1 (City Council acting as Lighting District Board):
CONSENT AGENDA:
Accounts Payable – Exhibit A
ITEMS FOR/FROM TREASURER:
PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA: (5 Minute Limitation)
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None
ACTION ITEMS:
1.Annexation with Initial C-1 Zoning - 4060 E Sunnyside (Ron)*
2.Ord 501 – 4060 E. Sunnyside (Ron)*
3.Proposed Amendments to Title 10, R1A, R2, R2A, R3, R3A (Ron)*
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1.Decision Points on IBSD Separator Line (Lance)
2.Calibre Press Street Survival Seminar (Coletti)
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:
Councilmember Dana Kirkham
Councilmember Brian Powell
Councilmember Rex Thompson
Councilmember Sean Coletti
Councilmember Russell Slack
City Attorney Scott Hall
City Clerk Leslie Folsom
City Planner Ron Folsom
City Engineer Lance Bates
City Treasurer Jennifer Belfield
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City Officials Absent:
Mayor Steve Fuhriman
Councilmember Lee Bean
CALL TO ORDER:
Councilmember Kirkham opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the City Hall Building
located at 2135 South Ammon Road. Councilmember Thompson led the Pledge of Allegiance. Councilmember
Slack led the prayer.
MINUTES:
April 14, 2011*: Councilmember Powell motioned to accept the minutes, as presented.
Councilmember Kirkham seconded. Roll Call Vote: Councilmember Powell – Yes, Councilmember Kirkham –
Yes, Councilmember Slack – Yes, Councilmember Coletti – Yes, and Councilmember Thompson – Yes. The
motion passed.
April 21, 2011 Appeal Hearing: Councilmember Powell motioned to accept the minutes, as
presented. Councilmember Kirkham seconded. Roll Call Vote: Councilmember Powell – Yes, Councilmember
Kirkham – Yes, Councilmember Coletti – Yes, Councilmember Thompson – Yes, and Councilmember Slack – Yes.
The motion passed.
April 21, 2011: Councilmember Powell motioned to accept the minutes, as presented.
Councilmember Kirkham seconded. Roll Call Vote: Councilmember Powell – Yes, Councilmember Kirkham –
Yes, Councilmember Thompson – Yes, Councilmember Slack – Yes, and Councilmember Coletti – Yes. The
motion passed.
ITEMS FROM MAYOR:
None
CONSENT AGENDA:
Business License*: Councilmember Powell motioned to approve the consent
agenda business licenses, as presented. Councilmember Coletti seconded. Roll Call Vote: Councilmember Powell
– Yes, Councilmember Coletti – Yes, Councilmember Slack – Yes, Councilmember Thompson – Yes, and
Councilmember Kirkham – Yes. The motion passed.
Accounts Payable – Exhibit A: Councilmember Powell motioned to accept accounts payable, as
presented. Councilmember Slack seconded. Roll Call Vote: Councilmember Powell – Yes, Councilmember Slack
– Yes, Councilmember Kirkham – Yes, Councilmember Thompson – Yes, and Councilmember Coletti – Yes. The
motion passed.
AMMON LIGHTING DISTRICT #1 (City Council acting as Lighting District Board):
Councilmember Kirkhammoved the Council into session acting as the Lighting District Board.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Accounts Payable – Exhibit A:Council discussed a review for approval of
Ammon Lighting District #1 Accounts Payable to be done the first meeting of every month. The quarterly reports
will be posted in the Post Register. Councilmember Slack talked about bills that are under a certain amount could
be authorized to be paid beforehand. City Treasurer Jennifer talked about a $50 cap. It was discussed the monthly
Utah Power bill is under $50. City Attorney Scott Hall explained how it could be allowed with staff direction not to
exceed a certain amount. Council decided to continue the monthly review tonight, and then discuss changes in a
work session.
Councilmember Powell motioned as Lighting District #1 to approve the Account Payable. Councilmember
Kirkham seconded. Roll Call Vote: Councilmember Powell – Yes, Councilmember Kirkham – Yes,
Councilmember Slack – Yes, Councilmember Coletti – Yes, and Councilmember Thompson – Yes. The motion
passed.
Councilmember Kirkham moved Council back into regular session.
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ITEMS FOR/FROM TREASURER:
City Treasurer Jennifer Belfield talked about the strategic plan for
the next fiscal year budget and asked Council to get with their department heads to go through the budget before
next week.
PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA: (5 Minute Limitation)
Brad
Christensen, 3600 S. Founders Pointe, Ammon, Tony Gomez and Rob Felts – Hawks Landing, and Adam Serr –
Quailridge presented their case on water charges for sprinklers. He talked about how much it will cost to maintain
current areas, as well as, expansions. With the current billing figure, they have figured it will cost approximately
$8,800 for the 2 acres they currently have developed. However when they develop additional properties, it makes it
almost impossible. They would like to develop another 5 acres and estimate it will cost approx. $20,000 each year.
Councilmember Kirkham stated they are aware of this and have been discussing ideas. She stated they have a
proposal that might work to amend the ordinance and asked they come to the next work session. Brad said they
have discussed asking the City for fixed costs on utilities or deeding the property to the City and sharing in the
maintenance responsibilities with the City. He also talked about reducing the per gallon water cost, so they can plan
development for the future.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None
ACTION ITEMS:
1. Annexation with Initial C-1 Zoning - 4060 E Sunnyside (Ron)*:
City Planner Ron Folsom
explained where the property is located. He stated this is consistent with the comprehensive plan and Planning &
Zoning recommended approval of the annexation. He stated Mr. Burnell is here to address specifics of the
development agreement. It was asked if Planning and Zoning had any recommendations other than approval. Ron
said no. He talked about how the front footage fees of $34,000 have been calculated for this development. Mr.
Burnell is concerned and asked about financing. Ron has discussed this with Councilmember Bean who suggested
that Mr. Burnell bring a proposal.
Chadwick Burnell, 4423 E. 168 N. North Rigby, ID said the lot ended up on a corner with two frontages.
The building is potentially an office for his wife with his construction company. He has a shop on East River Road
where he keeps his trucks, etc. The Sunnyside property is only an acre, so he will not have his equipment there. He
would like to split the property into two lots of approx. ½ acre each and to pay the front footage fees in two sections.
He talked about paying half at closing on the building and the other half when the other half of property is sold.
Ron said the asphalt, curb & gutter, etc. would be escrowed. The amount on Ard Drive comes to $11,520 for the
water line, storm drain and sewer with the Sunnyside amount at $21,850. Ron’s figures are different than Mr.
Burnell’s, because we normally charge frontage fees after the property is platted. When he took out the dedication
amount out Mr. Burnell showed 180 feet while Ron showed 230 feet. Councilmember Thompson asked if 25 feet is
enough for the road easement. Ron said he has to verify that, but he believes so. Sunnyside is off the section line.
Mr. Burnell said whatever the City needs he is willing to work with the City. He thinks he will be tearing down the
house, which is in bad shape. Ron said there will be an elimination of one driveway accessing Sunnyside with this
annexation. Ron asked the Council if they were interested in annexation. Council stated they are. Councilmember
Thompson stated their concern is that they have enough easement. Mr. Burnell said it will be a small office of
approx. 1500 sq ft. Councilmember Thompson asked who owns the ditch and advised the ditch will need to be
covered. Chadwick will meet with Ron, Lance, and Councilmember Bean to hammer out the details.
Councilmember Powell motioned to table Action Item 1, until Councilmember Thompson, Councilmember
Bean, Lance and Ron sit down with Mr. Burnell to work out the details for annexation. Councilmember Kirkham
seconded. Roll Call Vote: Councilmember Powell – Yes, Councilmember Kirkham – Yes, Councilmember Coletti
– Yes, Councilmember Thompson – Yes, and Councilmember Slack – Yes. The motion passed.
City Attorney Scott Hall asked about the railroad property to the west of Ard Lane. Lance said the
railroad is not interested in removing the tracks in the short term. Councilmember Thompson said it ends south of
Sunnyside anyway. Scott would rather we give some concession to Walker regarding their trucks and remove 2
miles of railroad track, including the maintenance.
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2. Ord 501 – 4060 E. Sunnyside (Ron)*:
Councilmember Kirkham motioned to table Ordinance 501 –
4060 E. Sunnyside – Action Item 2. Councilmember Powell seconded. Roll Call Vote: Councilmember Kirkham –
Yes, Councilmember Powell – Yes, Councilmember Thompson – Yes, Councilmember Coletti – Yes, and
Councilmember Slack – Yes. The motion passed.
3. Proposed Amendments to Title 10, R1A, R2, R2A, R3, R3A (Ron)*:
City Planner Ron Folsom said
that Planning & Zoning (P&Z) recessed this meeting. This is the one concerning the patio homes. Councilmember
Thompson requested an update. Ron said Rockwell wants to make a better presentation, so people can see what
they are really talking about. He talked about the complications. Rockwell will be putting together a meeting with
the homeowner’s associations. Councilmember Thompson said the idea is to take an R1-A property with 2 units
that are joined together and separate them. Ron said the total area taken up by side yards will increase. It was
discussed they have plans to build on this type of lot. Scott said you are starting to see a lot of patio homes in other
areas. Ron said the lots will be exactly the same as the town homes. Councilmember Thompson asked what the
advantage is. Ron said they sell better. Townhomes are going for $115,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 baths with no
basement.
Councilmember Kirkham motioned to table the Proposed Amendments to Title 10, R1-A, R-2, R2-A, R-3,
R3-A. Councilmember Powell seconded. Roll Call Vote: Councilmember Kirkham – Yes, Councilmember Powell
– Yes, Councilmember Coletti – Yes, Councilmember Slack – Yes, and Councilmember Thompson – Yes. The
motion passed.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1. Decision Points on IBSD Separator Line (Lance):
Bruce Brooks, 4320 Miranda, stated neither the
City nor the Board is talking with the property owners concerning the IBSD separator line and just found out about
it, since elections are coming up. Councilmember Kirkham asked if he is in the District. He stated he is. He
understands there are going to be work meetings for a remedy with IBSD and the City of Ammon. He stated the
property owners have a vested interest in this and he does not want to be dictated to. He wondered if there is a way
for homeowners to be involved in the work meetings. Councilmember Kirkham stated they have not heard about
any work meetings. She stated he is within the IBSD, and the City cannot dictate anything to him. She stated work
sessions are open to the public and are posted to inform the public as to the dates. Councilmember Kirkham stated
they are waiting for information from IBSD. Mr. Brooks inquired about the pump station. Lance said IBSD has
done upgrades to the pumping station and IBSD has been paying for the maintenance. Council asked who owns it.
Lance said he hasn’t been able to get an answer on this. Council said the focus is getting the lines built and there
will be a time when this needs to be addressed. Bruce Brooks said IBSD says Ammon owns the pumping station
and some members say Ammon would be happy to have the people in his area. Councilmember Kirkham asked if
his concern is that Ammon’s rates will be higher. Councilmember Kirkham said IBSD has a better deal than
Ammon, but with the separation they won’t be able to continue servicing his neighborhood and will have to figure it
out. Council suggested to Mr. Brooks to go to their meetings. Scott said that is the property right issue that IBSD
hasn’t wanted to be addressed. Council stated they would keep him informed when they hear from IBSD. Bruce
Brooks gave his email address, cell phone and home phone numbers. Councilmember Thompson said he feels that
the agreement is that if they cannot come to a solution, then the City of Ammon has agreed to take his
neighborhood, but it will be at the City’s rate.
Scott said his point is if we agree to take them and the rate is higher their cause of damage is against
IBSD or if Ammon refused to take them then IBSD has to find a way to service them. IBSD can’t de-annex them
and then say it is the City’s problem. Scott said they would want damages for 15 years. Lance said he attended the
IBSD meeting yesterday. The plans for the separator line have been prepared and he gave a copy to Idaho Falls.
Ammon has agreed to build the separator line to Idaho Falls specifications. Idaho Falls has come back with several
comments that are not part of their own standards and are not in their own specifications. They are saying they
won’t approve the plans the way it is. What they do want is different than their own specifications. The structure
that is in Sunnyside and Eagle is one structure for two different entities’ use. Idaho Falls has written back that they
want two separated manholes installed - a shared manhole will not be approved. This is not a standard or
specification that they have. Lance said the amount of money, time and constructability costs will be well over
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$50,000 more, which is the major concern. Lance said it was going to be two different entrances in one structure.
He stated Forsgren has looked at a way to hopefully get Idaho Falls to buy off on a separation, which would be
separated by a sheet of plastic. He will meet with Idaho Falls to see if this will comply with a separate delineation
for them. Idaho Falls wanted two manholes ten feet apart. Councilmember Powell asked how big the manholes are.
Lance said 16 feet long x 8 feet wide. Councilmember Powell said this sounds big. Lance said there is a 30” pipe
coming in, going out, etc. Lance said there will be 1 million gallons a day in the line. Lance wants to know if they
won’t approve it and it is not against their standards, what we want to do. The old one will still stay there. Lance
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talked about two gates at Ammon and 17. He stated there should not be any maintenance after it is constructed.
Lance talked about pulling the gates and only one is really feasibly possible. Councilmember Kirkham asked about
an estimated price tag. Lance stated around $3.3 million for the entire project, construction and engineering and
oversight. This was about 8-9 months ago.
Scott talked about the agreement with IBSD and read a portion of it. If IBSD has not connected their
patrons who are currently serviced by Ammon lines by that time, then Ammon will continue to transport flows for a
limited period of time, until they take care of the issue. He thinks IBSD doesn’t know the problem they have.
Lance talked about a couple of different areas and how they flow. He stated continuing to use Ammon lines would
keep everything the same and discussed options. One option is installing another lift station possibly at the end of
Wanda and another at Eagle Pointe. He stated both of the options involve quite a bit of money. Scott said they
seem to think they don’t have to do anything and the City will take care of it. Councilmember Coletti asked to
repeat. Scott repeated the language in the agreement that says “If IBSD has not connected these patrons to this
system by that date, then Ammon will continue to transport flows and treat flows at a rate” and then goes on to talk
about it. If they cannot agree at a formula, then Ammon will take over at Ammon rates. Councilmember Coletti
said it doesn’t say it will end at a certain time. Scott said we will interpret it as the way we are reading it and the
judge will determine what a reasonable period of time is. Councilmember Powell asked about the line at Kohl’s.
Lance said it goes from the back of the Kohl’s Building, due east, and it crosses Eagle. It is really close. Lance said
we have put another manhole there and ran a pipe from Kohl’s through the manhole with a sleeve. Lance said a
pothole is where you dig to verify the actual depth. There is a chance to save $2500 by removing the manhole and
they have plans both ways. Councilmember Slack asked what the steps are. Lance said there are plastic steps for a
man to climb down and they don’t want them. He inquired if it is 6’ below. Lance said they were going to go
deeper. He also talked about maybe welding a rebar with a solid marker. Councilmember Powell asked besides
putting the two boxes together, is there anything else that concerns you. Lance said no.
Councilmember Thompson asked if the City has all the easements for the IBSD line. Lance said the
only one we needed was with the school district. Council asked if they have signed it. Lance has not heard yet.
Scott said he saw one and it was given to Roger. He asked Lance to check with Roger. Councilmember Slack asked
if the Idaho Falls position was dictated to Chris. Lance said Chris was talked to by the Idaho Falls Council. They
told him specifically to not allow this to be one structure. Lance hopes we can get them to buy off on his
suggestion. If his solution doesn’t fly, then IBSD will need to be approached.
2. Calibre Press Street Survival Seminar (Coletti):
Councilmember Coletti asked Karl Noah if
Shawna and other people in the City who could benefit from the training could go, but he was told it was only for
Councilmembers. Councilmember Coletti will still push for Shawna to go. Councilmember Slack asked for contact
information. Councilmember Coletti said Shawna’s husband is going who works for the Idaho Falls police
department and there is no expense. Council said it is fine with Shawna going if the sheriff’s office is ok with it.
Councilmember Coletti will approach Karl.
3. Misc.:
Jennifer talked about the open house for the Public Works Building. She asked about having a
plaque like the one in City Hall. Council said yes. She will take care of it. Ray will check and see if the contractor
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will do the plaque. The open house will start at 11:30 a.m. to noon on Friday, June 17. Lunch would be provided
for staff. It was discussed who was invited. She stated the Mayor had some suggestions for some formal invitations
to invite. Councilmember Kirkham would like to invite people who were instrumental in getting it completed.
Councilmember Kirkham will get with Jennifer on the list. Council discussed that the public was invited to the open
house, but not the food. Noon to 1:30 would be an open house for the public. Council does not want the flyer to
show free food. Jennifer stated that the swim pass for City personnel is available upon request and will not be able
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to be donated. She asked about the AIC June convention and if anyone else besides Leslie, Jennifer and the Mayor
would like to attend. Scott said there are three hotels for $65 tax exempt.
Lance asked for authorization to advertise for replacement personnel. Councilmember Kirkham said
yes.
Promontory Point has had significant issues with the lift station plugging. Idaho Falls maintains it
and has talked with the manager, but the manager has not taken any corrective actions. Lance will be having them
fix the flushing of rags or install a grinder pump or the City will shut off the water to the facility. Council is in
support.
He would like the name “C Bruce Ard City of Ammon SCADA Building” put on the side visible
from the road. Ray suggested a sign on the landscaping area, instead of on the building. Councilmember Kirkham
would like the name on the building. Ray and Lance will come up with a design. Council said ok. Councilmember
Kirkham said Mayor Ard will cut the ribbon. Lance asked who will sign the substantial completion. Council wants
Lance to sign it.
Councilmember Slack said the City of Idaho Falls employs two part time people to service Ammon’s
lines. There is more work than can be covered by one full time employee, but less than would require two full time
employees.
Councilmember Thompson said Bruce Patterson went back to the school board for the fiber optic
easements. Leslie stated she has the easements and has recorded them.
Councilmember Slack said Councilmember Bean and Jennifer have been in conversation about the
City’s investments and they have come up with an investment policy. The have met with different banks and
reviewed their investment policies. They have it narrowed down to two companies and they have two separate
policies. He will be bringing the policy to Council for their review at the June work session.
Councilmember Kirkham asked Lance if the asphalt plants are operational and if the potholes can be
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filled. She asked Lance to repair the following areas: Crowley and 17, Tiebreaker and 1, the Sunnyside and 17
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railroad crossings, 21 street all over, and the north end of Jessica.
Councilmember Kirkham stated AIC conducted a study on Council salaries. Leslie stated it is in
SharePoint under the items for review section. Councilmember Kirkham said most have insurance and get paid
more, but this Council wants to stay where it is.
Councilmember Kirkham reported on their area of impact meeting with Idaho Falls. There are two
items – area of impact and boundaries. She said everyone feels that the area of impact for Ammon is good for 10
years of growth. Idaho Falls would like to increase their impact 2 miles, but Ron feels it will be 1 ½ miles.
Councilmember Kirkham stated concerning boundaries, Idaho Falls would like to treat the Hackman Road portion
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of 25 E. the same as the Hitt Road portion of 25 E. as the City of Idaho Falls eastern most boundary and the City
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of Ammon’s western most boundary at least as far south as 97 South. Ron said Idaho Falls had wanted to extend
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this boundary all the way to 113 south, but this would have left Ammon with nowhere left to grow. Idaho Falls
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would like to amend the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to not jump 25 E. anywhere north of 97south.
Councilmember Thompson said Idaho Falls won’t be able to provide sewer service to areas that far south.
Councilmember Kirkham said they have a philosophy that they have a long standing tradition of always providing
services where they are wanted. Councilmember Thompson said they will have an issue. Councilmember Kirkham
said Councilmember Parry from Idaho Falls believes that there is an agreement somewhere that says, even though
they have signed an easement, they can’t connect onto it. If and when they are contiguous with Idaho Falls and the
constituents would like to be annexed into the City, they will have to negotiate a rate. They cannot keep people
from connecting to the regional line. Councilmember Powell said economics will drive where the constituents go.
Ron said if they have an impact area and if we want to cross it, we can if the property owner requests it.
Councilmembers Kirkham and Powell are willing to amend the MOU to be reviewed in 10 years to use Hitt and
Hackman as the common boundary line. Councilmember Powell said if they extend their area of impact then they
will come over the top of the sewer line. Councilmember Kirkham feels Councilmember Lehto has a clear
understanding of the cost to hook onto sewer. Ron said Ken Taylor is there too. Councilmember Kirkham said
there are only a few members on the Council concerned about citizens of their City paying more. Scott said this
might be what their current Council wants and not what a future Council will want. He warned the Councils to be
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cautious. Scott asked how often do we change or deny change to a zone because it might work, but we won’t do it
because as soon as they sell the property it may change. Councilmember Kirkham asked what the benefit is to jump
Hitt Road. Scott said he doesn’t have a crystal ball. Councilmember Kirkham stated ultimately the landowner will
decide. Councilmember Powell said look at the other side that he would be antsy if Idaho Falls wanted to jump Hitt
and annex part of what we had anticipated would become part of Ammon. Leslie said you have to look at the other
issues of fire and police and not have them guessing whose area it is when responding to an emergency, which will
result if you start jumping roads. Councilmember Kirkham said it is logical to set a dividing line with Hitt Road.
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Councilmember Slack asked where 65 S. is. Ron said at the end of the golf course. Councilmember Thompson
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said he could agree to 65S., but not any further. Ron said there is no correlation, when we decided to jump the
road, to keep the same standards around the sewer. The County doesn’t match City standards now. The sewer
district will be a separate issue. Councilmember Thompson talked about water right issues. Ron said the City
should fill in the areas that the City already has or you pay for all infrastructure to reach the area. Councilmember
Kirkham said the two attorneys are supposed to draft ideas. Ron said there is more chance that Idaho Falls will
jump the road than the City of Ammon. Councilmember Powell said he looks at it for protecting the City. He feels
we need to be careful of our board representation on the Region. Ron said the County needs to make sure things are
built to standards.
Tom Hunsaker, P&Z, said Steve Serr has stated that the City of Idaho Falls standards apply within the
Idaho Falls area of impact. Councilmember Powell said he is ok with that, but the board needs to protect our
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multimillion dollar investment. Council is ok with going to 81 S. Ron said to have the boundary line go to where
Idaho Falls has their impact, which will protect our City and not have them jump the road. Council said they agree
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and to go to 97 S. Scott stated he will wait for the Idaho Falls MOU and then work from it.
Councilmember Powell asked when the Quail Ridge drainage is going to be done and asked
Councilmember Slack to check on it. Ron said Kelly Landon hasn’t been able to do it and they are waiting on him.
The trees are ordered.
Councilmember Powell said a Mr. Jagowski called and said there are homeowners who have upsized
water lines. Lance discussed the language covering a hook up with a tap in for a 1 ½ inch main line, but they have
only paid for a 1 inch meter. This can still deliver more water than most homeowners will actually use and the 1-
inch meter won’t restrict most homeowners. He stated a 1½ inch meter is a lot more expensive and they have not
paid for the bigger meter. Councilmember Thompson said when it comes from the meter pit it goes to a 1 inch line
and this is where the meter goes in and then it expands to 1½ inch, so they have been living with a 1 inch line as it
stands. Ray said the 1 inch meter is capable of 12 million gallons per month. Water simply has to flow through the
short length of 1 inch pipe and the 1 inch meter faster than it would through 1½ inch pipe and a 1½ inch meter.
Councilmember Powell said his issue is he paid for a 1½ meter. Lance said no he paid for a 1 inch meter and 1½
inch connection. Ray said they had this same complaint with a homeowner in Founders Point and they took a gauge
and measured it and it showed there is no difference in the quantity of water delivered.
Councilmember Coletti asked if the school board is ok with the pump. Lance said he thinks they are
ok. Doug Nelson has requested the City provide the check when the easement gets signed.
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Councilmember Coletti reminded the Council that he needs the newsletter articles by May 11.
Councilmember Slack will be writing about Ammon Days and Councilmember Powell will work with Bruce
Patterson on the main article about fiber. Lance will be covering the water system awards. Ray will handle the
street sweeping and other projects.
Councilmember Powell said the Ammon promotional DVD will be completed shortly. There will be
a 30 second TV commercial ready for the City’s use, if so desired.
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 Kirkham motioned to adjourn to executive session pursuant to Idaho Code 67-2345(1-b).
Councilmember Powell seconded. Roll Call Vote: Councilmember Kirkham – Yes, Councilmember Powell – Yes,
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Councilmember Slack – Yes, Councilmember Coletti – Yes, and Councilmember Thompson – Yes. The motion
passed.
The meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
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Steve Fuhriman, Mayor
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Leslie Folsom, City Clerk
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