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Council Minutes 9/12/2006 (86) I I I 137 July 22, 1997 CITY OF AMMON July 22, 1997 Minutes of the Special 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, Ammon, Idaho, at 7:30 P.M. with the following City Officials present: Mayor C. Bruce Ard Councilmember W. Lee Bean Councilmember Sherrill C. Bohn Councilmember Ira K. Hall Councilmember Steven J. Loveland City Clerk Aleen C. Jensen Attorney W. Joe Anderson Engineer David E. Benton Public Works Director David Fire Chief Clarence Nelson Assistant Fire Chief Robert Wadsworth Farrow Others Present: Drew Kuna Jennifer Oswald, Ammon Swimming Pool Manager Kyle Johnson Dustin Merrill Kirk Thomas Terry Merrill, 3370 Southwick Lane, Ammon Kyle Hill Michael Barber Briggs Horman, 1860 Heathr Lane, Ammon Ken Lembrick, 2640 Salmon Street, Ammon Mrs. Garland Smith, 1895 Avocet Drive, Ammon Hillam Councilmember Hall led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, and Councilmember Loveland offered the invocation. Mrs. Garland Smith, 1895 Avocet Drive, requested a non-commercial license for three dogs. Two of the dogs are spayed and one is not. The dogs are kept in a fenced yard. Twelve adjacent property owners signed the Smith's application to give their approval. Neighbors have not filed complaints against the dogs. Councilmember Bean moved to approve a non-commercial kennel license for Mr. and Mrs. Garland Smith, 1895 Avocet Drive. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Bohn. Roll call vote: Bean - Yes; Bohn - Yes; Hall - Yes; Loveland - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Jennifer Oswald, manager of the Ammon Swimming Pool, reported on the pool operations. The pool is running smoothly this year. Opening date was June 9, and lessons are planned for ten weeks. The closing date has been advertised for August 16. Most of the staff plan to be through on that date. To remain open two weeks longer would cost an estimated $3,000. Although the days are hot, the temperature begins to drop in the evening. Since school is not scheduled to begin until after Labor Day, residents have expressed a desire to have the pool open beyond August 16. The costs of extending the pool closing date were discussed. Jennifer recommended, if the Council wants to delay the closing date, that it be for one week with open swimming available from 1:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. The Council agreed with the recommendation. The pool closing date will be extended until August 23, 1997. Garth Cunningham of Mountain River Engineering explained that he had been approached by an applicant who wanted him to explore the possibility of connecting to the City of Ammon water system for a subdivision located outside the City. The property is about 1800 feet from the City limits, and it is not contiguous. The Council discussed development ideas, and preference of the Council would be to annex the property. Garth Cunningham planned to explore annexation possibilities. Minutes of City Council Meetings held June 19 and June 26, 1997, were reviewed. Councilmember Hall pointed out an error in the minutes of June 19. In the third paragraph from the end, the date of the Special City Council Meeting should be corrected from July 26 to June 26. Councilmember Hall moved 19, 1997, as corrected. vote: Hall - Yes; Bean unanimously. to approve the minutes of City Council Meeting held June The motion was seconded by Councilmember Bean. Roll call - Yes; Bohn - Yes; Loveland - Yes. The motion carried Councilmember Bean moved to approve the minutes of City Council Meeting held June 26, 1997. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Hall. Roll call vote: Bean- Yes; Hall - Yes; Bohn - Yes; Loveland - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. 138 July 22, 1997 Since the adjustments at Well No.8, the pump has been functioning better. However, it was off again on Friday as a result of a lightening storm. The equipment has a one year warranty. Reed Hill of R & S Construction is anxious to settle with the City. The Council reviewed the costs involved in Well No. 8 and discussed whether or not to impose a penalty on the contractor for not meeting the specified completion date. The contractor agreed in the contract to stipulated damages of $400 per day for the City and $400 per day for the engineer. The Council determined the contractor should be assessed for thirty days delay at $400 per day or $12,000 and $800 for extra engineering costs. Attorney Anderson recommended that he investigate the legal aspects before the assessment is made. Mayor Ard authorized Attorney Anderson to proceed with his investigation. When a legal decision is reached, Attorney Anderson was asked to advise the City Office how to proceed so that the contractor can be notified and a check for the final payment can be issued. I Theone Smith requested the Mayor to help her clear up the legal description on her property. Some of her problem has to do with the Ammon Road right-of-way. Engineer Benton agreed to research the problem and to prepare a legal description. Another problem, the City has not been reimbursed by for the computer he did not deliver to the City. check for $2139. Attorney Anderson agreed to write Mike Norris, NorTech Systems, The City issued Mr. Norris a a letter to request payment. Mayor Ard recommended that Randy Waite be appointed to the Planning and Zoning Commission to fill the unexpired term of Roger Stommel who has moved. Counci1member Bohn moved to confirm the recommendation of the Mayor to appoint Randy Waite to the Planning and Zoning Commission to replace Roger Stommel whose term expires February 28, 1998. The motion was seconded by Councilman Loveland. Roll call vote: Bohn - Yes; Loveland - Yes; Hall - Yes; Bean - Yes. The motion carried unanimously. Budget dates for the 1998 Fiscal Year were scheduled as follows: July 29 - 7:00 P.M. Budget Work Session Aug. 21 - 7:30 P.M. Approval of Tentative Budget Sept. 4 - 7:30 P.M. Budget Hearing Sept. 18 - 7:30 P.M. Appropriation Ordinance Fire Chief Clarence Nelson requested permission from the City of Idaho Falls Fire I Chief Don Gosswi1ler for Ammon to use their drill tower facilities for training. They have agreed provided the Ammon Fire Department agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the City of Idaho Falls for any damages or injuries that may occur. Attorney Anderson will prepare an agreement letter for Mayor Ard and Chief Nelson to sign. Reports: David Wadsworth reported for Public Works. Well No. 8 is in operation. The 17th Street paving project is nearing completion. The contractors have done a good job, and the cost appears to be close to the estimate. Mayor Ard authorized extra costs of $2500 for additional work on five intersections which will aid with drainage. Councilman Hall expressed concern that the contractors allowed a four inch (4") asphalt cut to remain for such a long period. As a result, a number of rear end accidents occurred. Attorney Anderson inquired if the Council wanted any changes to the Bonneville County Law Enforcement Contract. The County will not enforce animal control or parking violations. If changes are to be made, now is the time to make them. Councilman Loveland reported the School District finished the piece of sidewalk near McCowin Park on Targhee Street. Now the City needs to add some asphalt to connect with the walking path. Improvements for the fire station were discussed. Various ideas for a new building were presented. Counci1member Loveland suggested a two bay drive-through similar to Mud Lake. Also considered was to add a new section to the existing building. A good location for a new fire station would be by the City Building at 2135 South Ammon Road. Ideas will be explored. Councilmember Bean reminded the Council that they agreed to sod the ball fields at Peterson Park. He recommended only one field be sodded and one be left in dirt so players have experience on dirt. A good time for this proj ect is September. Concern was expressed about liability involved with the Knothole and Girls' Softball programs. They are basically City programs, but they are not completely conducted as City programs. I Engineer Benton commented on the 17th Street paving project. Striping will be delayed for a few weeks to allow the asphalt to cure and increase the durability of the paint. Ashments have requested annexation of a piece First Street. A Planning and Zoning Public Thursday, August 5, 1997, to hear the request. of property on the north side of Hearing has been advertised for I I I 139 July 22, 1997 Chief Nelson reported for the Fire Department. Some pager problems have been experienced. A fund raising Car Show is planned for Saturday, July 26, in North McCowin Park. Proceeds will be for the Fire Station Building Fund. Plans of the event were reviewed. The cars will not drive on the walking path. Mayor Ard called attention to the 1997 Fiscal Year Budget. We have entered the last quarter, and he cautioned all departments to watch expenses. Claims motion were approved. Councilmember Bohn moved to adjourn the meeting, and was seconded by Cooncilmember Hall. o~~~o the P.M. ATTEST Cl~ Sfl~