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Council Minutes 9/12/2006 (58) 34 March 7, 1996 CITY OF AMMON March 7, 1996 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council: The meeting was called to order Building, 2135 South Aumon Road, present: Mayor C. Bruce Ard Councilmember W. Lee Bean Councilmember Ira K. Hall Councilmember Steven J. Loveland City Clerk Aleen C. Jensen by Mayor C. Bruce Ard at 7:30 P.M. in the City Ammon, Idaho, with the following City Officials Engineer David E. Benton Public Works Director David Wadsworth Acting Fire Chief Clarence Nelson Fire Marshal Robert Farrow Others Present: Stan Hardman, Human Resource Investment (Palisades Park Apartments) Walter Clapp ) Daryn Brasher ) Galusha, Higgins and Galusha Michael Willmore ) Lynn and Larry Hansen, 3170 Central Avenue, Ammon Nona Lee and Dustin Turner, 490 Tie Breaker Drive, Ammon Val Loveland, 3325 Rawson Street, Ammon Debra Clapp, 2210 Dove Drive, Aumon Absent: Councilmember Sherrill C. Bohn Attorney W. Joe Anderson The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was directed by Councilmember Bean, and the invocation was offered by Councilmember Loveland. Lynn Hansen represented the American Cancer Society to explain and to invite participation in a fund raising event. "Relay for Life" a team event to fight cancer is scheduled for June 7 and June 8, 1996, at Ravsten Stadium located behind Idaho Falls High School. The "Relay" is happening in communities allover America. Mrs. Hansen encouraged the City of Ammon to join the fun, the fitness, and the fight against cancer. Dustin Turner, 490 Tie Breaker Drive, proposed to build a bicycle rack for Tie Breaker Park for his Eagle Scout project. The project will benefit neighborhood residents and students at the Tie Breaker Elementary School. The estimated cost is $100 for materials, and Dustin requested financial assistance from the City. The bicycle rack will be built of square tubing welded together and finished with rust resistant primer and paint. It will be approximately ten feet long and will hold twenty-seven bicycles. The design has been reviewed by the Scout's father who will assist with the construction. The Council agreed the bicycle rack would be a good addition to Tie Breaker Park, and they advised the Scout to contact local businesses to obtain donations for the project. After other financial assistance has been requested, Scout Turner should report back to Councilmember Loveland and Public Works Director Wadsworth. Mayor Ard introduced a letter from William R. Fischer which voiced a complaint about the property at 3020 Western Avenue. Mr. Fischer stated the property poses a public and attractive nuisance. He requested the City Council to help correct the problem. The Council discussed the condition of the property, and they decided to refer the letter to Attorney Anderson to determine what legal action can be taken. (Copy of letter from Mr. Fischer is attached.) Walter Clapp, Daryn Brasher, and Michael Willmore represented the accounting firm of Galusha, Higgins and Galusha to present a contract to conduct the annual financial audit for the City of Ammon. Two options were presented for City Council consideration. One was a single year contract for 1996FY at a cost of $4950. The second was a three year contract at a cost of $4900 for 1996FY, $4950 for 1997FY, and $5000 for 1998FY. This firm has provided good service for the City of Ammon. Councilmember Bean moved to accept the three year contract proposed by representatives of Galusha, Higgins and Galusha to audit the general purpose financial statements of the City of Ammon as of and for the years ended September 30, 1996, 1997, and 1998. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Hall. Roll call vote: Bean - Yes; Hall - Yes; Loveland - Yes. The motion carried. Councilmember Hall reported on the Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting held March 5, 1996. Jay Johnson requested approval to change the four-plex apartments under construction at 2625 South Ammon Road from rental units to individual ownership units as condos or townhouses. The Commission found no problem with the request because the property is zoned for multi-family units and the change as proposed would lessen the density. It was recommended that Johnson complies with any state laws or regulations for condos/townhouses. Since City of Ammon ordinances I I I I I I 35 March 7,1996 do not address condos or townhouses, Councilmember Bean suggested consideration be given to making ordinance revisions to give direction for such development. Richard "Dick" Skidmore submitted a request to change the plot plan for Lot 1, Block 1, Fox Hollow Division No.1 to allow a third duplex to be built with an access on First Street rather than on Red Fox Drive. However, before the meeting Mr. Skidmore reached an agreement with Utah Power to relocate a power box, therefore, a change of plot plan will not be required. The duplex will be constructed to have the driveway access from Red Fox Drive as originally planned. Debra Clapp, 2210 Dove Drive, expressed concern about the two large semi-trucks that park along Salmon Street in the Lions Park and L.D.S. Church parking areas. The residential area is not a suitable place to park large vehicles. The trucks are annoying to the residents when they are left running for up to three hours to warm them up. The parking area by Lion's Park is starting to break up. Sometimes there is spill from the vehicles left in children traffic areas. Mrs. Clapp suggested the City place some "no parking" signs. It was determined the Mayor would notify the owners of the vehicles by letter to find another area to park their large vehicles. Councilmember Loveland moved to approve the minutes of City Council Meeting held January 18, 1996. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Bean. Roll call vote: Loveland - Yes; Bean - Yes; Hall - Yes. The motion carried. Councilmember Bean moved to approve the minutes of City Council Meeting held February 1, 1996. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Loveland. Roll call vote: Bean - Yes; Loveland - Yes; Hall - Yes. The motion carried. Councilmember Bean moved to approve the minutes of City Council Meeting held February 15, 1996. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Loveland. Roll call vote: Bean - Yes; Loveland - Yes; Hall - Yes. The motion carried. Engineer Benton explained an advertisement to rebid for the drilling and testing of Well No.8 is scheduled for publication in the Post Register on March 11 and March 18, 1996, with the bid opening to be at 2: 00 P.M. on Wednesday, March 27, 1996. Other items pertaining to the new well were discussed. The City Council has not taken action to accept or rej ect the bid received for the original well bid opening held February 14, 1996. Andrews Well Drilling requested return of their bid bond if the City plans to reject their bid. Engineer Benton has contacted Utah Power about installing power to the proposed new well site. Utah Power requested that the City make arrangements for all necessary trenching and backfill to the site. Cost of digging the trench is estimated at $1.75 to $2.50 per foot. Landon Excavating is available for trenching. Utah Power will lay the cable and supply service at a cost of $22,733.00 which can be spread over five consecutive years for a guaranteed minimum monthly service payment of $631.47. This can probably be handled if Well No. 8 is made the primary well and most of the power expense is directed to that well. The City will not pay any up front costs except for the trenching, but the City will be responsible for the five consecutive years of monthly payments. Individual service connections will be $100 per service (meter). Councilmember Hall moved to reject the one bid for drilling Well No. 8 that was opened on February 14, 1996. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Bean. Roll call vote: Hall - Yes; Bean - Yes; Loveland - Yes. The motion carried. Councilmember Hall moved to accept Landon Excavating to do the trenching and backfill for the power line to the proposed Well No.8 at a cost of $1.75 per foot and to authorize Mayor Ard to sign a service agreement with Utah Power. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Loveland. Roll call vote: Hall - Yes; Loveland - Yes; Bean - Yes. The motion carried. Engineer Benton agreed to obtain the deed to the property for the proposed well site before work is commenced. Mayor Ard signed the Pacificorp, dba Utah Power and Light Company, Electric Service Agreement (Under 1,000 KW) and the Underground Service Agreement for Commercial Buildings and Projects W.O. 01061692. Public Works Director Wadsworth recommended the City Council make a new street maintenance schedule. The schedule set up a few years ago has been good, but it is time to start over on it. This year it would be worthy to consider redoing some of the intersections at various locations throughout the City rather than patch/chip/seal a section of streets. In the old townsite some of the intersections are breaking up badly. The Council asked for a proposal to be considered at next Council Meeting. Councilmember Hall agreed to make a survey of the city streets with Public Works Director Wadsworth to assess the needs. Mayor Ard recommended that Commission. Councilmember reappoint Dick Bybee to a Dick Hall three Bybee be reappointed to the Planning and Zoning moved to accept the Mayor's recommendation to year term on the Planning and Zoning Commission 36 March 7, 1996 to end February 28, 1999. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Bean. Roll call vote: Hall - Yes; Bean - Yes; Loveland - Yes. The motion carried. Bonneville County Sheriff Stommel contacted Mayor Ard about setting up a small office in the basement of the City Building for deputies to use in handling law enforcement activities in the Ammon area. This would provide Ammon with more exposure. Mayor Ard asked the Council to take the request under advisement to be considered at a later meeting. Councilmember Loveland suggested maybe some space in the main floor area could be utilized. The City paid the liability insurance premiums for the Ammon Urban Renewal Agency for 1995 because they did not have funds available. It was believed the URA would be in position to pay the insurance premiums for 1996, but they have requested the I City to pay again becasue this years tax revenues have not been sufficient to cover start up costs. Mayor Ard has discussed the request, and the only valid reason he sees for the City to pay is it will eliminate several years of interest costs. The pros and cons of whether or not the City should pay the Ammon Urban Renewal Agency premiums for 1996 were considered. It was agreed to hold the claim until Jeff Summers of East Central Idaho Planning and Development is available to answer the Council's questions about the operations of the Ammon Urban Renewal Agency. Jeff Summers administers Ammon's program. An URA meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 12, 1996, at 1:00 P.M. in the Ammon City Building. The Ammon Urban Renewal Agency Board terms of Greg Maeser and Larry Thompson have expired. It is recommended that they be reappointed and both have agreed to continue to serve. The Board is presently functioning good and there is no reason to make changes. Councilmember Bean moved to reappoint Greg Maeser for a three year term to expire January 1999 and Larry Thompson for a two year term to expire January 1998 on the Ammon Urban Renewal Agency Board. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Hall. Roll call vote: Bean - Yes; Hall - Yes; Loveland - Yes. The motion carried. Reports: Public Works Director Wadsworth reported that seven dumpsters have been built. Plans are being made for street maintenance and repair. A gas powered cutoff saw has been purchased. Assistant Fire Chief Clarence Nelson reported for the Fire Department. The SCBA (self contained breathing apparatus) equipment has been ordered. A company I representative out of Portland will be in Ammon to help get the SCBA equipment in service. James Crumb is no longer with the Ammon Fire Department. Charles "Chuck" Howley will assume the duties of Training Coordinator. Chuck will not fight fires. He may attend fires, but he will be involved only as a trainer. Fire Marshal Farrow requested articles for the newsletter planned for distribution near the end of March. The newsletter should be reviewed by the City Council prior to publication. Councilmember Loveland inquired about the pagers in use by the department and Clarence Nelson, Robert Farrow, and David Wadsworth responded. Councilmember Loveland reported as soon as weather permits. He available for service proj ects. Scouts interested in Eagle Scout the Parks are wet, but they have need plans to check on Scouts to see if No report back has been received projects for the ball diamonds. for attention there are any from the two Mayor Ard reported on a meeting with Ammon Town Center representatives and Ammon Urban Renewal Agency members regarding the walking path plans. Phase I plans will be revised to provide for a walking path, and the Phase II plans include the walking path. There was a question about whether or not to postpone the date of the City Council Meeting scheduled for March 21 in order to consider the well bids advertised for March 27 opening. It was tentatively agreed to change the date to March 28 provided a quorum will be available that date. Councilmember Loveland will be gone from March 16 through March 31, and Councilmember Bean will not be at the meeting on April 4. The City Building open house is tentatively set for Thursday, April 4, 1996. Claims were approved. I Councilmember Bean moved to adj ourn the meeting, and the motion was seconded by Councilmember Hall. The meeting was adjourned at 9:25 P.M. ATTEST ~ (i! Q~ CITY CLERK /" 37 March 7, 1996 WilliAM R. FISCHER 3000 WESTERN AVE. AMMON IDAHO 83400 Telephone (200) 522-1414 I March 7, 1996 Ammon City CotDlcil Ammon, Idaho Re: 3020 Western Ave. Dear CotDlcil Members, I need to voice my complaint against Mr. James & Marjorie Croston owners of parcel #rpb27400120040a, located at 3020 Western Ave. part oflot 4 block 12 of the Ammon City Town Site. I feel that the property poses a Public Nuisance in the fact that garbage is left to collect on the premises, weeds are left unchecked and pose a potential fire hazard. I also feel that the property poses an Attractive Nuisance to the children of the neighborhood in that children do not appreciate hann. The structures are not secured properly, allowing open access to anyone. There is an open cellar within the structure and an abandoned automobile on the property. I Your help in solving thes. problems would b. greally app.....iat.d I have recently contacted Mr. Croston in an attempt to purchase the property and fotDld him less than accommodating. I