Council Minutes 01/05/2006
CITY OF AMMON
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 2006
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ard at 7:30 p.m. in the City Building, 2135 South Ammon Road,
Ammon, Idaho, with the following City Officials present:
Mayor C. Bruce Ard
Councilmember W. Lee Bean
Councilmember Randy Waite
Councilmember Rex Thompson
Councilmember Karen Y. Anderson
Councilmember Dana Kirkham
City Attorney Scott Hall
City Administrator Bruce Rose
City Engineer Bill Manwill
City Planning Director Ron Folsom
City Clerk/Treasurer Diane Gempler
Councilmember Thompson led the Pledl!e of Allesriance to the Flal! and, Councilmember Waite offered a
praver.
Minutes December 15.2005: Councilmember Waite motioned to approve the December 15,2005 Minutes with
clarification noted. Councilmember Thompson seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Waite - Yes,
Councilmember Thompson - Yes, Councilmember Anderson - Yes, Councilmember Bean - Yes. The motion
carried.
Mayor Ard recognized Karen Anderson for her years of service to the City of Ammon as a
Councilmember.
Oath of Office: City Clerk/Treasurer Diane Gempler swore in Mayor Ard, Councilmember Waite and
Councilmember Kirkham for their respective terms of office. And, presented each with a Certificate of Election.
Council President: Councilmember Kirkham motioned to elect Councilmember Bean to serve as Council President
for 2006. Councilmember Waite seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Kirkham - Yes, Councilmember Waite
- Yes, Councilmember Thompson - Yes, Councilmember Bean - Yes. The motion carried.
Items From the Mavor: Mayor Ard recommended appointment of Tristan John, a CPA with John and John CPAs
who lives in Centennial Ranch; and, Leslie Folsom of Hillview to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Councilmember Bean motioned to confirm appointment of Tristan John and Leslie Folsom to the Planning
and Zoning Commission to fill the vacancies left open by Dana Kirkham and Maxine Hardy. Councilmember Waite
seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Bean - Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes, Councilmember Kirkham -
Yes, Councilmember Thompson - Yes. The motion carried.
Consent Al!enda: Councilmember Bean motioned to approve the Consent Agenda with the Egan Daycare &
Preschool license to expire in June, as previously discussed, and Wally's Auto Care license to expire on June 30th if
those properties are not brought into compliance with zoning regulations. No further fees will be required for
extension. Councilmember Thompson seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Bean - Yes, Councilmember
Thompson - Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes, Councilmember Kirkham - Yes. The motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
PUBLIC COMMENT - ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA: None
ACTION ITEMS:
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Wal-Mart Fuel Station Preliminary Site Plan: City Administrator Bruce Rose reported that no slides were
prepared for presentation. Planning Director Ron Folsom is absent due to illness. The Planning and Zoning
Commission recommend approval of the preliminary site plan as presented.
The Council reviewed and discussed the proposed preliminary site plan.
Councilmember Bean motioned to approve the Wal-Mart Fuel Station preliminary site plan as presented.
Councilmember Kirkham seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Bean - Yes, Councilmember Kirkham - Yes,
Councilmember Thompson - Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes. The motion carried.
Authorization to Proceed John Adams/Railroad Track Water Line Proiect: Alan Cunningham, 1020 Lincoln
Road, of Mountain River Engineering reported that it will cost approximately $110,000.to proceed with the project
as proposed to extend the water line through the irrigation district right-of-way on the south side of little Sandcreek,
bore under the canal and railroad track, along the south edge ofthe LDS church property and the south edge of Lot
57, Block 11 of Centennial Ranch Division #12. Chuck Boyd has estimated that his services and purchase ofthe
required easements will cost approximately $7,000.
The Council discussed the proposal.
Councilmember Thompson motioned to approve acquisition of easements and retaining Chuck Boyd to
negotiate the easements for the City. Councilmember Waite seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Thompson -
Yes, Councilmember Waite - Yes, Councilmember Kirkham - Yes, Councilmember Bean - Yes. The motion
carried
Ratifv Well #6 Chanee Order #2: Public Works Director Rick Williams reported that the change order had to be
made on-site at the time of construction. The specification drawings showed 12 inch line. Once dug up it was
discovered to be 10 inch line. The cost of the parts needed for the 12 inch line was just over $900.00.
Councilmember Waite motioned to ratifY the Well #6 Upgrade Change Order #2. Councilmember
Kirkham seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Waite - Yes, Councilmember Kirkham - Yes, Councilmember
Bean - Yes, Councilmember Thompson - Yes. The motion carried.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
Sunnyside Fences: City Administrator Bruce Rose reported.that the fence at the comer of Central was replaced by
the project and placed the fence further out into the right-of-way. The same thing has happened at the comer of
Carolyn Lane. The fence at 3330 Stonegate was raised by project personnel when the sidewalk was raised.
The fence at 3334 Stonegate was not modified by the project. The sight obstruction is a result of the
widening of the street. Discussions with the owners' representative indicate that the owner is agreeable to lower the
height of the three sections nearest the street.
Mr. Rose recommended that the Mayor contact the county commissioners regarding the three properties
that were altered by the project.
Mayor Ard will contact the county commissioners
Cottaees Drainaee Swales: City Engineer Bill Manwill reported that he agrees with a suggestion made by Mayor
Ard. They feel a drainage valley should be installed across Stafford at the south side of Brennan Bend to allow the
water to flow further down to the existing drainage. The Council discussed the issue and scheduled further
discussion at the January 12, 2006 work session.
ACTION ITEMS:
Reeional Sewer Proiect Update: Husk Crowther of Forsgren and Associates reported on the progress of the
project. The Project has been awarded $2,000,000 of Federal funding that needs to be utilized before December 31,
2006. As there are significant constraints on the federal funds, the project schedule has been altered somewhat to
accommodate the constraints. Equipment that will be needed in the treatment plant will be purchased in advance to
ensure utilization of available funds. At this time, the Regional Sewer Authority is requesting the City of Ammon to
commit $2,000,000 over the next 24 months (in addition to funding previously committed), to move forward with
the project.
Mr. Crowther and Ted Hendricks of The Development Company answered the Council's questions
regarding the request.
The Council discussed the funding request.
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Councilmember Bean motioned to commit $2,000,000 to the Regional Sewer Project over the next 24
months. Councilmember Waite seconded. Roll call vote: Councilmember Bean - Yes, Councilmember Waite-
Yes, Councilmember Kirkham - Yes, Councilmember Thompson - Yes. The motion carried.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
Councilmember Thompson presented the Council with a comparison of property valuation and new
construction roles over the past few years. The comparison included construction in the City of Idaho Falls and
Bonneville County.
Mayor Ard appointed Dana Kirkham to the Public Safety Committee with Randy Waite as second; Lee
Bean to the General Government Committee with himself as second; Rex Thompson to the Parks Committee with
Dana Kirkham as second; and, Randy Waite to the Public Works Committee with Lee Bean as second.
Councilmember Bean motioned to adjourn to executive session to discuss legal matters. Councilmember
Kirkham seconded. The motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
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