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Council Minutes 9/12/2006 (54) 22 January 4, 1996 CITY OF AMMON January 4, 1996 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council: The meeting was called to order Building, 2135 South Ammon Road, present: Mayor C. Bruce Ard Councilmember Harvey Crandall Councilmember Steven J. Loveland Councilmember Greg J. Maeser Councilmember Elect W. Lee Bean Councilmember Elect Sherrill C. Bohn by Mayor C. Bruce Ard at 7:30 P.M. in the City Ammon, Idaho, with the following City Officials Attorney W. Joe Anderson Engineer David E. Benton Public Works Director David Fire Marshal Robert Farrow City Clerk Aleen C. Jensen Wadsworth I Others Present: Ted S. and Sharisse Bohn, 2085 Midway, Ammon Nick and Steven Free, Scouts Ron and Trina Bird, 1830 Curlew, Ammon Steven Boyle, Scout George Watkins III, 2155 Midway, Ammon John and Terri Mills, 220 Tie Breaker Drive, Ammon Absent: Councilmember Ira Kimball Hall The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was directed by Mayor Ard, and the invocation was offered by Councilmember Loveland. Councilmember Crandall moved to approve the minutes of City Council Meeting held December 21, 1995. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Maeser. Roll call vote: Crandall - Yes; Maeser - Yes; Loveland - Yes. The motion carried. Mayor Ard called for unfinished business in order to conclude fiscal matters before the newly elected Councilmembers take and subscribe to the oath of office. Attorney Anderson reported on the agreement for the extension of the First Street I waterline. Both Ray and Robert Suitter, property owners, have indicated they will sign the agreement for the City to recoup the costs. However, they have requested the agreement be amended. The agreement provides that the cost would all be due and payable five years from the date of the agreement whether or not the land is developed. Suitters would like the due and payable provision to be extended to ten or fifteen years. The Council was reluctant to extend the agreement longer than ten years, and they authorized Attorney Anderson to negotiate with the Suitters. Robert Suitter advised that he has sold Triple S Convenience Store to Wright Oil Company, but he assumed responsibility for the waterline extension in the terms of the sale. Other unfinished items of business were reviewed. Engineer Benton reported he plans to advertise for bid opening of a new well about February 15, 1996. Councilmember Maeser reported the Council should set a date for the Planning and Zoning Appreciation Dinner. There has been no action taken on the property at 3020 Western Avenue. Street light installation is still in the planning stage. Mayor Ard expressed thanks to Councilmember Maeser and Councilmember Crandall for their years of dedicated service on the City Council. It has been a joy to work with the Councilmembers. Through the years we have become good friends. Mayor Ard administered the oath of office to Councilmember Sherrill C. Bohn. Mrs. Bohn subscribed to the oath by signing her name, and it was attested by the City Clerk to be filed with the records of the City. Mayor Ard administered the oath of office to Councilmember W. Lee Bean. Mr. Bean subscribed to the oath by signing his name, and it was attested by the City Clerk to be filed with the records of the records of the City. I A State of the City Message was given by Mayor Ard. The City of Ammon experienced much change during 1995. A new City Hall was built; Phase I of Ammon Town Center materialized; Rex's Audio TV Appliances opened for business; Anderson Lumber started their new building center; and several new homes and apartments were constructed. Projections for 1996 were pointed out. The Council was challenged to get to know each other and to build good communications. One of the strong points of the old Council was their open-mindedness for the City. Ammon is a great place to live and a great place for families. I I I Each of the Councilmembers has had an area of responsibility. were as follows: 23 January 4, 1996 Assignments for 1996 Fiscal Operations............. Chairmember, W. Lee Bean Advisory, Mayor Bruce Ard Parks and Recreation Dept..... Chairmember, Steven J. Loveland Advisory, Ira Kimball Hall Police, Fire Dept., Public Safety, and Emergency Management ................. Chairmember Sherrill C. Bohn Advisory, W. Lee Bean (Fire Chief Cal Smith and Henry Crumb have assisted with the Emergency Management program.) Public Works ................. Chairmember, Ira Kimball Hall Advisory, Steven J. Loveland Councilmember Loveland nominated Councilmember Bean to serve as Council President. The nomination was seconded by Councilmember Bohn. The Mayor called for other nominations. There were no other nominations. Roll call vote: Loveland - Yes; Bohn - Yes; Bean - Yes. W. Lee Bean was elected Council President. John and Terri Mills, 220 Tie Breaker Drive, met with the Council regarding an animal control problem. A neighbor of the Mills has filed a complaint with the City because of barking dogs. Mr. Mills asked for an interpretation of the law regarding barking dogs and a determination about when barking becomes a nuisance. The Mills property is adjacent to the Tie Breaker School yard. Their dogs bark when people pass or the school kids play nearby. The dogs do not bark at night. The majority of neighbors do not have a problem, but one neighbor does. The owners have been aware of the problem, and they have tried to control their dogs. They are at loss about what to do. When the complaint was received by the City Office, it was determined the Mills' dogs were not licensed. Since they have three dogs, they were asked to make application for a non-commercial kennel license. John and Terri Mills submitted an application to the Council for a non-commercial kennel license signed by all their neighbors within 150 feet except for the one who complained. The Council advised the owners to be considerate of their neighbor and make a special effort to keep the dogs as low key as possible when the neighbor is at home. Councilmember Loveland moved to approve a non-commercial kennel license for John and Terri Mills, 220 Tie Breaker Drive. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Bean. Roll call vote: Loveland - Yes; Bean - Yes; Bohn - Yes. The motion carried. Brian Taylor and Kathy Dansie have submitted resignations from the Planning and Zoning Commission. Brian has moved to Utah, and Kathy has served on the Commission for several years but has conflicting responsibilities at this time. Mayor Ard pointed out that Brian Taylor has been serving as the member residing outside the City limits. James Southwick has been serving as City of Ammon's representative on the Bonneville County Planning and Zoning Commission but his County term has expired and he does not want to accept reappointment to City of Ammon Commission when that term expires on February 28, 1996. Bonneville County has appointed Kevin Murray, 225 South Amy Lane, to replace Southwick. Mayor Ard recommended to the Council that Kevin Murray be appointed to the City of Ammon Planning and Zoning Commission as a member residing outside of City and because of the nearness of his residence to the Ammon boundary that he represent Ammon on the County Commission for a term of three years to expire February 28,1999. Councilmember Bean moved to approve the recommendation of Mayor Ard to appoint Kevin Murray to the Planning and Zoning Commission. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Loveland. Roll call vote: Bean - Yes; Loveland - Yes; Bohn - Yes. The motion carried. Two additional members of the Planning and Zoning Commission are needed. Kathy Dansie recommended a replacement, but there:is a question on the residence requirement for new Commission appointments. Attorney Anderson agreed to research Idaho Code. The Council was asked to submit names for consideration. Reports: Greg Maeser reported on the Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting held January 2, 1996. Officers were elected. Mark Scrogham was elected to continue as Chairman and Roger Stommel was elected to continue as Vice Chairman. The Commission members would like their Appreciation Dinner on a Tuesday night at the Sandpiper. Public Works Director Wadsworth reported the City Office is moving from 3270 Molen Streetto 2135 South Ammon Road on Friday, January 5, 1996. The new office will be open for business on Monday, January 8, 1996. Funds were budgeted for five new street lights. One is committed for Brookfield Lane. The other four are open. The biggest problem is where poles can be located to get power to. 24 January 4, 1996 Teton Plaza Mobile Home Park is delinquent on their utilities account for approximately four months. The City Office requested direction about collection procedures. It was recommended that,if they do not respond within ten days to the delinquency statement mailed to them recently, another statement be sent by certified mail. If payment is not received, the City should request consideration in the sale closing. Tenants have been asked to move by March 31, 1996. Greg Maeser reminded that City of Ammon needs to have a member serve on the AIC Legislative Committee. Kenneth Shepherd has been serving on a temporary basis until a Councilmember is appointed. The responsibilities of a representative were discussed. Councilmember Bean moved to approve City Licenses as follows: Circle K - Renewal License (1) Retail Convenience Store (2) Beer and Wine by the bottle not to be consumed on the premises Ammon Speedi Mart - Renewal License (1) Retail Convenience Store (2) Beer by the bottle not to be consumed on the premises Legends - Renewal License (1) Retail Convenience Store Under New Ownership (2) Beer and Wine by the bottle not to be consumed on the premises Wright Stop II - Renewal License Triple S Convenience Store Under New Ownership (1) Retail Convenience Store (2) Beer by the bottle not to be consumed on the premises The motion was seconded by Councilmember Loveland. Roll call vote: Bean - Yes; Loveland - Yes; Bohn - Yes. The motion carried. Claims were approved. Councilmember Bean moved to adjourn the meeting, and the motion was seconded by Councilmember Loveland. The meeting was adjourned at 8:31 P.M. CYO~ ATTEST ~(~f24~ CITY CLERK ~ I I I