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March 6, 1997
CITY OF AMMON
March 6, 1997
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council:
The meeting was called to order in the City Building, 2135 South Ammon Road, Ammon,
Idaho, at 7:30 P.M. Council President W. Lee Bean called the meeting to order,
and Mayor C. Bruce Ard arrived a few minutes later and conducted the remainder of
the meeting after approval of the minutes. The following City Officials were
present:
Mayor C. Bruce Ard
Councilmember W. Lee Bean
Councilmember Sherrill C. Bohn
Councilmember Ira K. Hall
Councilmember Steven J. Loveland
Attorney Brian Tucker
Engineer David E. Benton
Public Works Director David
Fire Chief Clarence Nelson
City Clerk Aleen C. Jensen
Wadsworth
Others Present:
Barbara J. Ellis, City Office
Stephen and Diana Cossel and son, 2000 Midway, Ammon
Larry Schuldt, Building Inspector, 6211 South 15 West, Idaho Falls
Absent: Attorney W. Joe Anderson
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Councilmember Loveland, and the
invocation was offered by Councilmember Bohn.
Councilmember Hall
February 20, 1997.
Hall Yes; Bean
unanimously.
moved to approve the minutes of City Council Meeting held
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Bean. Roll call vote:
Yes; Loveland Yes; Bohn Yes. The motion carried
Unfinished Business: Engineer Benton reported on progress on Well No.8.
member Bohn has entered the resident survey information on a data base.
prepare to discuss the survey with the Council.
Council-
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Regarding renewal of the kennel license for Gordon and Sue Sorensen, 3776 Marlene
Street, an inspection was made by Public Works Director David Wadsworth and Animal
Control Officer Adrian Owens. The Sorensens have nineteen dogs, mostly pups. The
dogs are well cared for and the premise is very clean. It is difficult to prove
whether or not the Sorensen's kennel is in violation of City ordinances. Based
on representation by Sue Sorensen, it is believed they are not meeting the intent
of the law, but there is no proof. The Council discussed what to do about the
situation, and Attorney Brian Tucker provided input. It was determined that the
license should be issued but a letter from our attorney should advise Sorensens
that the City is not pleased with the number of dogs because there are more than
the original application specified. Also, there is concern about cleanliness, the
impact on the neighborhood, and breeding and sale of dogs which is not allowable.
Councilmember Bean moved to approve renewal of the non-commercial kennel license
for Gordon and Sue Sorensen with a letter from our attorney to state the City's
concerns. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Hall. Roll call vote: Bean -
Yes; Hall - Yes; Bohn - Yes; Loveland - Yes. The motion carried unanimously.
Councilmember Bean recommended revising the animal control ordinance to tighten
the requirements.
The Council approved placing a stop sign on Sawtooth Street at Falcon Drive, but
there is a problem. If the sign is placed where it should be, it is by a
resident's driveway, and if the resident parks in his driveway, motorists can not
see the stop sign. There has been concern about treneed for the sign on Sawtooth,
but there is no record of an accident. Probably it is due to having the stop sign
on Falcon Drive even though Falcon Drive should be the through street rather than
Sawtooth. Public Works Director Wadsworth recommended leaving the signage as is,
and the Council agreed.
Councilmember Bean discussed investment of City funds to earn maximum interest.
Ammon has been carrying too much money in the checking account which earns low
interest. Key Bank has a sweep account available which will automatically move
money from an investment account into the checking account as needed. In order
to go with Key Bank's sweep account, they require a custody agent agreement
executed by the City through their trust department. Councilmember Bean moved to
accept the custody agent agreement and to authorize Mayor Ard or Councilmember Bean
to sign the agreement. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Loveland. Roll
call vote: Bean - Yes; Loveland - Yes; Bohn - Yes; Hall - Yes. The motion carried
unanimously.
It is necessary for the City
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Transportation procedures as
of Ammon to
order to
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adopt an official drug testing policy for
be in compliance with Department of
in 49 CFR Part 40 Drug Testing Program
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and the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991. A sample policy was
reviewed. Attorney Brian Tucker agreed to check the law to determine if the sample
policy meets all the requirements before the Council adopts it.
Councilmember Bohn reported on updating the City Office computer. A quote was
presented from NorTech Systems for a new computer. NorTech is operated by Mike
Norris out of his home. The proposal utilizes MicroSoft Works. Councilmember Bohn
wanted to make sure the recodification coming from the legal office is compatible
so Ammon can have all the ordinances available in our computer. Councilmember Hall
recommended the City may want to go bigger than proposed. Plans are to leave the
existing utility billing, budgetary, and payroll programs on the computer now in
use. The proposal from NorTech does not include a printer, but good printers are
available at reasonable prices. Mr. Norris is readily available to assist the
City, and he is concerned that the City gets a good deal. The Council authorized
purchase of the computer package from NorTech.
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Reports: Public Works Director Wadsworth outlined a long range road maintenance
schedule for 1997 through 2005. The plan for 1997 is a major project on East 17th
Street, but, if possible, we also need to redo some intersections and do some scrub
coat maintenance. Areas needing attention were pointed out. Cushman Well Drilling
of Blackfoot has been consulted about what to do with Well No.4. They have agreed
to put a camera down to determine if the well should be abandoned or reactivated.
Cost to camera the well is $475. Well No. 4 has not been used for a number of
years because of sand. Engineer Benton recommended budgeting for a sand separator
if the City decides to use Well No.4.
Attorney Brian Tucker reported a trial was held on Tuesday, and a young man was
convicted on two counts of battery involving violance in Kmart. Another case is
scheduled for a woman charged with shoplifting and driving without privileges.
Councilmember Bohn expressed concern about students and parents speeding on Midway
Avenue in the vicinity of the schools. Lt. McBride of the Bonneville County
Sheriff's Office has agreed to run some radar in the area. Counci1member Bean
requested they also run some radar on the Ammon Road in the school zone.
Mayor Ard has received a video called "Power Switch" from Electric
organization interested in protecting electric utility shareholders.
concerns deregulation, and it is available for anyone who is interested.
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The video
Counci1member Bean discussed the budget. He encouraged the Council to be cautious
about what revenue will be coming in on sales tax. Revenue may come in under
budget. It was suggested proceeding as budgeted with a review of the revenue
figures later in the year.
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Fire Chief Clarence Nelson reported for the Fire Department. Details of the
fireworks spectacular for the grand opening of Target have been worked out. Mayor
Ard visited Target's pre-opening. The manager expressed appreciation to Ammon for
working with them during construction.
Larry Schuldt, Building Inspector, reported on building permit activity during
February. He has added a pager to his communication system. One permit has been
issued for a manufactured home, and two other individuals have expressed interest
in manufactured homes on Rich Lane. The foundation requirements for manufactured
homes were discussed. It was recommended the City consider requesting a concrete
test before the manufactured home is set on the foundation.
Claims were approved. Councilmember Bohn moved to adjourn the meeting, and the
motion was seconded by Counci1member Loveland. The meeting was adjo t 9:00
P.M.
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