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COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
September 11, 1990
Minutes of regular meeting held in the city municipal building,
September 11, 1990.
Present: Mayor John O. Cotant, Jr., Council members Leroy S. Quick,
Steven M. England, David A. Landor, W. Dean Wood, Attorney
Thomas J. Holmes, Public Works Director Steven M. Smart and
City Clerk Ron C. Conlin.
Meeting was called to order at 7:33 p.m. by Mayor John O. Cotant.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Mayor Cotant asked for corrections or
additions to the regular meeting minutes of August 28, 1990
and Special Meeting Minutes of September 4, 1990.
Councilman Wood moved to approve regular meeting minutes of
August 28, 1990 as read. Councilman Landon seconded. All
council members voted in favor of motion.
Councilman Quick moved to approve Special Meeting Minutes of
September 4, 1990 as read. Councilman Wood seconded. All
council members voted in favor of motion.
COMPLAINT FROM RESIDENTS ON WEST SIDE OF COTANT PARK~ BONANZA ST.
Residents in the area stated they have a problem with parents
of kids playing soccer. The residents presented several
pictures of cars parked in front of their driveways, blocking
them so they cannot leave their homes. There is a little sign
that says "No Parking", but, it does no good. The residents
have called the police several times, but, the police officer
does not ticket, or patrol the area.
Mrs. Sant, 702 Bonanza said she is concerned about the speed
of several of the vehicles, someone is going to get hurt.
Asst. Police Chief Jerry Rowland suggested the next time they
have a problem, call the Sheriff's Office, have them call him,
the problem will be taken care of. Asst. Chief Rowland said
he will notify the officers of the problem.
ORDINANCE - An ordinance, amending the definition of business to
exclude certain fund raising actives for youth groups;
amending Section 5.04.020 of the Chubbuck Municipal Code to
provide for a higher business license fee for temporary
businesses to reflect the increased costs of investigating
those types of businesses and dealing with complaints after
said business closes.
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ORDINANCE - HIGHER BUSINESS LICENSE FEE - (Cont.)
Mayor Cotant read the ordinance in full.
Assr Police Chief Rowland expressed concern, if this ordinance
is adopted as written, we might encourage some of the
applicants to go door to door.
Councilman England stated we need to at least cover the costs
of issuing the license, police reports, etc.
Discussion about amending the ordinance draft to provide for
1) Higher business license fee to cover all costs incurred ct
issue the license. 2) Require a State Sales Tax Number.
After discussion, the council decided to table the ordinance
until the September 25, 1990 Council Meeting.
MUNICIPAL AUDIT LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING Examination of the
financial statements of the City of Chubbuck, for the period
from October I, 1989 to September 30, 1990 to be performed by
Jones, Yost & Hatt, CPA's.
The audit will be undertaken at the regular per diem rates and
it is estimated that the fee will not exceed $2,500.00.
Councilman England moved to direct Mayor Cotant to enter into
agreement with, Jones, Yost & Hart for 1989-90 Fiscal Year
Audit. Councilman Landor seconded. All souncil members voted
in favor of motion.
BANKRUPTCY WRITE-OFFS - City Clerk Conlin asked the Council to
consider writing off the following bankruptcy accounts.
Butterfield, Brett $ 39.62
Coito, Mike 29.67
Exeter, Larry 144.20
Floyd, Ron 29.88
Lamb, Cathleen 15.69
Norris, Mike 48.00
Pickers, Dennis 143.45
Little Tree Inn 4,092.90
TOTAL $ 4,543.40
Councilman Landon moved to direct City Clerk Conlin to write
off the bankruptcy accounts presented. Councilman England
seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion.
ORDINANCE - An ordinance, amending Section 6.04.170 of the Chubbuok
Municipal Code to change the fees charged.
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ORDINANCE - DAY CARE FEES - (Cont.)
Attorney Holmes stated we have had to change the Day Care
Ordinance two times, because the State changed the fees they
charge the City.
Asst. Police Chief Rowland suggested a $5.00 Administration
Fee be included in the charges.
After discussion, the council decided to table the ordinance
until the September 25, 1990 Council Meeting.
CLAIMS Computer print-out and hand check claims presented to
Mayor Cotant and Council.
After discussion, Councilman England moved to approve computer
print-out and hand check claims as read. Councilman Wood
seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion.
CHUBBUCK DAYS DISCUSSION Councilman Wood stated Therrol Dye has
volunteered to be Chubbuck Days Chairman next year, and would
l'ike to 9et started.
Mayor Cotant suggested assigning council members to different
areas of Chubbuck Days.
Councilman England suggested Therrol Dye be chairman with a
co-chairman helping him, then the co-chairman will be chairman
the following year.
FC Campbell said the State Fire School is scheduled for June
21, 1991. The Fire School will hold competition on the pad at
Cotant Park. Councilman Landor said he will have to schedule
the time, because Pony Baseball requires so many games for
teams to play during the year, this last year we came close
to not making the requirement.
After discussion, Council decided to discuss further, at a
future council meeting.
At 8:25 p.m., Councilman Landon moved to go into executive session
meeting to discuss acquiring an interest in real property, as
authorized by Idaho Code 67-2345 (c). Councilman Quick
seconded. 100% of council members voted in favor of motion.
Discussion about purchase of land owned by Rodney Parrish,
(land north of City Offices).
No action or final decision was made.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION - (Cont.)
At 9:05 p.m., Councilman Landon moved to adjourn from
executive session meeting to regular meeting. Councilman
England seconded. All council members voted in favor of
motion.
RESOLUTION ~?-90 - A resolution of the City, authorizing the taking
of certain private lands owned by the Parrish Company and
legally described as Lot 12, less the West seven feet thereof,
Hiway Acres Subdivision to the City of Chubbuck, for public
use of expansion of the City Office Building, expansion of the
city shop building and for use by the City in conjunction with
the real estate owned immediately to the north of the property
sought to be condemned and the property upon which the city
offices sit, a resolution further authorizing a reappraisal
of the property sought to be condemned, the making of an offer
for purchase of said property not to exceed $54,000.00, and
further authorizing the filing of a condemnation action to
seek condemnation of said property.
Mayor Cotant read Resolution ~7-90 in full.
Councilman Quick moved to adopt Resolution ~7-90 as read.
Councilman England seconded. Roll Call Vote: Quick, yes;
England, yes; Landon, yes; Wood, abstained.
FINANCIAL REPORT for month of July, 1990 presented to Mayor Cotant
and Council.
At 9:12 p.m., Councilman Wood moved, Counci]man Landon seconded,
with full council approval to adjourn meeting.
Ron C. Conlin, City Clerk