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Council Minutes 9/12/2006 (52) I I I 17 December 7, 1995 CITY OF AMMON December 7, 1995 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council: The meeting was called to order by Mayor C. Bruce Ard at 7: 30 P.M. in the City Building, 3270 Molen Street, Ammon, Idaho, with the following City Officials present: Mayor C. Bruce Ard Councilman Steven J. Loveland Councilman Greg J. Maeser Fire Marshal Robert Farrow City Clerk Aleen C. Jensen Others Present: Dale D., Connie, Stephanie, and Christopher Carey - 3195 Fennec Lane, Ammon Monte, Sandra, Drexton, Callista, Tavann, and Breylan Young - 3175 Fennec Lane Kendall, Britany, and Jordann Cameron - 3055 Fennec Lane, Ammon Jann, Lexie, and Candice Perry - 3022 Fennec Lane, Ammon Jan and Annette Sibbett, 205 Court Place, Ammon Absent: Councilman Harvey Crandall Councilman Ira Kimball Hall Attorney W. Joe Anderson Engineer David E. Benton Public Works Director David Wadsworth The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was directed by Councilman Loveland, and the invocation was offered by Councilman Maeser. There was not a quorum of the City Council present so agenda items were discussed but no official action was taken. A group of concerned citizens, adults and children, who reside in the Fox Hollow Subdivision appealed to the City Council to take action to insure the safety of children who walk across First Street from their subdivision to attend Tie Breaker Elementary School. Kendall Cameron was the spokesman for the group. Mr. Cameron thanked the Mayor and Council for listening. Recently Cameron's five year old daughter was hit by a pickup truck traveling through the school zone at excessive speed. Fortunately the child was not seriously injured, but it has served as a "wake up call." Prior to attendance at Council Meeting the residents of the area met to discuss what they would like to see happen regarding First Street traffic for the benefit of the children. The recent placement by the City of the 20 mile speed limit sign is appreciated, but the hour designation (8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 3 p.m.) does not address the use by kindergarten students or students who go to meet the bus for Hillcrest High School and Sandcreek Middle School. General concern was the traffic on First Street needs to be slowed down. The life of a child is important. Citizens would like the safest solution involving the least expense. They want to request control of traffic for longer hours by use of signs, flashing lights, or crossing guards. There are no sidewalks, and to get to school the children have to walk along the right-of-way while the cars passing swerve into that area. They would like more law enforcement involvement. Other ideas discussed were better marked area, larger signs, designation that vehicles stop for all pedestrians, warning letters to violators, citizen involvement, utilization of radar equipment to pinpoint violators, grated roads, traffic patterns, reminder signs, feasibility of adding sidewalks, planning for adverse weather conditions, and school involvement. The school has tried to solve the problem temporarily by adjusting the bus pickup. The law requires that vehicles stop and do not pass a school bus when the arm is extended. After the citizen input, they requested the Mayor and Council to express their feelings. The City Officials were of the opinion that a flashing light to designate the school crossing is a reasonable request. Adding sidewalks would require forming a local improvement district with property owner participation or would necessitate the developer to include. Crossing guards should be organized by the school and parents. It was agreed the Bonneville County Sheriff would be contacted to increase enforce- ment on First Street, the City would work toward installation of a flashing light, the City would work with the school to some way mark the walking path with reflectors, and the City would sand and plow the cross walk. Citizens appreciated the City of Ammon consideration. I . ~___~ J 18 December 7, 1995 Victor Bruun, 3150 Central Avenue, requested a home occupation permit to reload ammunition in a 12' X 12' workshop in his garage. He has registered his operation as B&B Guns. Mr. Bruun has loaded ammunition and had a federal firearms license for a number of years, but when he applied for a renewal, the new regulations required him to have a City permit. Fire Marshal Farrow questioned him regarding observance of the fire code. No problems were observed concerning the request,but action was deferred until the next meeting when a quorum was present. The Council reviewed unfinished business to determine action needed before new Council Members take office. The agreement on the First Street waterline extension needs to be completed. The drainage problem on Midway is unresolved. A bid has been secured to pave the access into Well No.5, but it is questionable whether or not anyone wants to assume the costs. The bid is valid until spring. On the I Carol Layland dog citation, it is rumored that the Laylands are moving. Areas suggested to be considered for installation of street lights are Brookfield Lane, Tie Breaker Addition, Hillview Addition, and the new walking path. Regarding snow removal for Keith Austin on Rich Lane, the City will plow the street & community service should handle the rest. Council-Member-elect Sherrill Bohn attended the Association of Idaho Cities Newly Elected Official's Academy in Boise, and she inquired about reimbursement for any of the expenses. Mayor Ard authorized reimbursement for mileage and room. Progress of the new City Building was discussed. The choices of wording for the plaque in the foyer were reviewed. Those present selected the one which reads "Ammon City Hall". The telephone and radio systems were considered. Probably the best idea is to start with basic service and take some time to decide about a system. It was agreed four lines need to be installed--a modem line, a fax line, and two regular lines. City Council Meeting is tentatively scheduled to be held in the new building on December 21. Mayor Ard authorized payment of the third payment request for Double E Construction Company. Fire Marshal Farrow identified the biggest City problem is communication. The Fire Department is thinking about doing a quarterly City Newsletter. All the fire hydrants have been identified with a brass number tag. The Fire Department plans to give the volunteers a subscription to "Fire House" magazine in place of the usual Christmas ham or turkey. The magazine is a good educational tool. The Fire I Department has been asked by Kmart to deliver Santa Claus on Saturday morning December 9 at 8:30 A.M. Mayor Ard explained the plan for a twice-a-year bonus for City employees inlieu of the annual salary increase. The Council will decide the amount of bonus for the City Clerk, the Deputy City Clerk, the Public Works Director, and the Public Works Foreman. Other employess will be evaluated with Public Works Director Wadsworth. Consideration will be given to whether the bonus plan will completely eliminate the usual salary increase. Plans are to give the bonus prior to Christmas. Claims were approved. The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 P.M. Q"g ATTEST ~ a;LP~-J CITY CLERK I ~,.....>."