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Council Minutes 9/12/2006 (63) I I I 57 May 16, 1996 CITY OF AMMON May 16, 1996 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council: The meeting was called to order by Mayor C. Bruce Ard in the City Building, 2135 South Ammon Road, at 7:30 P.M. with the following City Officials present: Mayor C. Bruce Ard Attorney W. Joe Anderson Counci1member W. Lee Bean Engineer David E. Benton Councilmember Ira K. Hall (8:15 P.M.) Public Works Director David Wadsworth City Clerk Aleen C. Jensen Assistant Fire Chief Robert Farrow Fire Marshal Cal Smith Others Present: John Chatfield, 3265 East Sunnyside Road, Ammon Alison Brandt, 3265 East Sunnyside Road, Ammon Bonita Maughan, 3505 Ross Avenue, Ammon Jann Perry, 3022 Fennec Lane, Ammon Norman L. Lyon, 2620 Salmon Street, Ammon Tim Kaser, 2600 Salmon Street, Ammon Johnna Braithwaite, 3660 Geneva Drive, Ammon David R. Schiess, Schiess and Associates, Consulting Engineers Byron Stommel, Bonneville County Sheriff Jennifer Pickett, Manage of Ammon Swimming Pool Val Loveland, 3325 Rawson Street Absent: Counci1member Sherrill C. Bohn Councilmember Steven J. Loveland The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Councilmember Bean, and the invocation was offered by Mayor Ard. Due to lack of quorum, no official action was taken, however, agenda items were discussed. Sheriff Byron Stommel promoted a new Bonneville County jail facility. Whether or not to bond for a new jail will be considered at the Primary Election on May 28, 1996. Sheriff Stommel stressed two reasons for citizens to vote in favor of a new facility. One, the capacity of the current jail is forty-nine (49) and Bonneville County has need of a facility in excess of one hundred. Bonneville County is spending approximately $700,000 per year to house prisoners outside of the County. The second reason, arrests are down because of limited handling facilities. The criminal element knows the limitations. It is proposed to build a 280 bed facility at the end of Environmental Way in Idaho Falls. Financially the idea is good. Payments to other entities are more than payments for us to build our own facility. Also, BonnevilleCounty would be able to rent out the excess capacity. The County Commissioners have planned thoroughly before presenting the bond issue to the people. They know the needs and what it takes to meet those needs. A copy of the proposed plan was left with the City Office for the public to examine. Johnna Braithwaite, 3660 Geneva Drive, requested a home occupation permit to operate a pre-school for ten to twelve children on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. She plans to have one session per day. There will be no employees, and no signs. Parking arrangements were discussed. Ms. Braithwaite agreed to comply with the home occupation permit regulations in City Code 11-S-27H. The Council encouraged the applicant to check out fire safety with the Fire Department. No problems were recognized but action was deferred until a Council quorum is available. Jann Perry, 3022 Fennec Lane, applied for a non-commercial kennel license and a home occupation permit to raise and sell Shih Tzu puppies. The applicant attended the Planning and Zoning Meeting on May 7, 1996, and they recommended she apply to the City Council as requested. The non-commercial kennel application listed eleven neighbors, and ten signatures of approval were obtained. Two letters of support from neighbors were read. Mrs. Perry stated she would like the opportunity to try, and the operation can be inspected in a year. If it is not satisfactory then the home occupation permit can be denied. There will be a maximum of four adult dogs. If additional dogs are obtained, she will need to reapply. No action was taken. Alison Brandt, 3265 East Sunnyside Road, applied for a home occupation permit to sell cedar fencing from her place of residence. Her father owns a lumber company in Orofino, and he wants to establish a distribution point in this area. A sample inventory will be stored in the garage. The fencing will be brought from Northern Idaho as ordered. Basically Brandt will be the middleman between the mill and the buyer. Attorney Anderson interpreted it qualifies as a home occupation because the business is established in Orofino and this is a branch selling from samples. Plans are to build a section of fence as a sample. Samples will be taken out in the surrounding areas in search of customers. No action was taken. 58 May 16, 1996 Tim Kaser, 2600 Salmon, started to erect a fence in the easement south of Salmon Street by Sand Creek across from the Ammon Town Center Phase II development. This has caused citizen concern because he appears to be blocking access. Mr. Kaser stated the purpose of the fence was to curb the somewhat negative juvenile activities behind his house. He pointed out some of the undesirable things that happen such as broken beer bottles, trash, motorized vehicles, hiding places for kids smoking, etc. He does not plan to eliminate access by those on official business. Mr. Kaser requested information about the Ammon Town Center plans regarding a green belt area. Also, he is interested in City of Ammon's plans for maintaining the area. He expressed willingness to work with the City to control I motorized access by kids. Councilmember Hall and Public Works Director Wadsworth agreed to meet with Tim Kaser and visit the area. They will make a recommendation to the City Council. Cantlon Properties has designed a foot bridge access from Salmon Street to the Ammon Town Center area. The bridge plans were discussed. David R. Schiess of Shelley advised he has formed a new engineering company and will be providing civil and environmental engineering. His area of practice is water distribution systems and waste water collection and treatment. He is available to assist the City with future projects or questions. Jennifer Pickett discussed the swimming pool operations for the 1996 season. Rate increases were proposed as follows: 1995 Swimming Pool Ammon Residents Ammon Residents Non-Resident Non-Resident Open Swim Children 4-12 12 - Older Rates Pre-School School-age Pre-School School-age $19.00 $17.00 $21. 00 $19.00 1996 Swimming Pool Rates Ammon Residents All classes Non-Residents All classes Open Swim Children 4-12 12 - Older $20.00 $22.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.50 $ 1.00 $ 1. 25 The rate increases proposed are reasonable, and Ammon's rates are comparable with other facilities. Mayor Ard, with concurrence from legal counsel and city I officials present, gave administrative approval to the proposed swimming pool rates for 1996. Plans are to open the pool on June 10. The YMCA program will be used , rather than Red Cross. Mayor Ard explained about the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA). In 1994 Bonneville County residents voted in the Regional Transportation Authority which has led to the formation of an RTA Governing Board. The City of Ammon needs to approve a resolution concerning RTA and to designate an individual to serve on the Governing Board. Russell N. Swensen has expressed a willingness to represent Ammon, but action was deferred for a Council quorum. Attorney Anderson discussed of Ammon to join a group. program. the CDL drug testing program. It is advisable for City The Association of Idaho Cities has recommended a group Reports: Public Works Director David Wadsworth and Engineer David Benton reported on the Well No.8 progress. Drilling has been completed to about 210 feet, but the driller is experiencing difficulty going deeper. He has come up against a hard substance and very little progress has been made for several days. The agricultural activities and irrigation ditches relating to the well area were explained. David Wadsworth reported for Public Works. He advised a street sump pump has been pulled and sent to be rebuilt. Some of the problem with the sump pump was probably I caused by kids putting rocks in the connecting pipe. To eliminate that problem, a grate has been added. It is advisable to pull two other sump pumps to do some maintenance before they experience problems. Tim Kaser has been maintaining the back of his Salmon Street property very well. The street light project is progressing. Attorney Anderson asked Mayor Ard to acknowledge receipt of legal paper work relating to the Wojnarowicz claim for an accident that occurred on South Ammon Road following the chip/seal project. The information will be referred to our insurance carrier. (The paper served was a Summons and Complaint.) I I I '--...> 59 May 16, 1996 A request has been made for the Council to consider rev~s~ng the home occupation permit requirements regarding no employees. It was suggested the Council should consider about whether or not they want to amend the requirements to interpret employees are allowed provided they do not work at the home where the business management is located. Also, Richard Skidmore has discussed with Attorney Anderson the plans to build an indoor soccer field arena in Randalyn Addition. Skidmore questions that he should be required to plat the property before he can obtain a building permit. State laws require platting for three or more divisions. The Mayor and Council reviewed the preliminary plans. The building will be acceptable in the C-l zone. A sprinkling system for fire suppression may not be needed because of the large sideyard areas. The Council requested a better definition of the access/egress to the building. Mr. Skidmore can submit his building permit application, and the Planning and Zoning Commission will follow their normal procedures. Mayor Ard emphasized that Skidmore will be required to pay up front a portion of the costs for extending the water and sewer lines beyond Sunnyside Road when he connects to the water and sewer. Assistant Fire Chief Robert Farrow reported for the Fire Department. The department has been busy. Ammon Fire Department responded to Dcon to aid with a fire. They guaranteed that Ammon was adequately protected before responding to Dcon. Dc on was pleased with the response of Ammon, and it was good training. There was a fire in the dumpster at the Recycling Center which was suspected as arson related. There was a fire in a dumpster at Life Care Center, but it was believed to be a legitimate fire. Fire Drill inspections have been completed at all the schools. All the radios have been sent to have the new gold frequency installed for the new DOE mutual aid agreement. The Fire Department open house is planned for Saturday, May 25, 1996. Perkins, Albertsons, and Action Rental are making donations for the breakfast. Councilmember Hall explained about the DOE mutual aid agreement. Mayor Milam telephoned Councilmember Hall to clarify the City of Idaho Falls' interpretation of the agreement. She says the agreement is between DOE and Idaho Falls, DOE and Ammon, DOE and Dcon, DOE and Pocatello. This is different than Ammon interprets the agreement. Mayor Ard adjourned the meeting at 9:20 P.M. Ca~~ ATTEST d~(!-9~~ CITY CLERK ~