HomeMy WebLinkAbout11 24 1981 CMCOUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
November 24, 1981
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Minutes of regular council meeting held in the city municipal building
November 24, 1981.
Present: Mayor John O. Cotant, Jr., Councilmembers Becky A. Hopkins, LeRoy
S. Quick, Earl L. Romriell, Attorney Donald L. Burnett, Jr., Public Works
Director Steven M. Smart and City Clerk Vera C. Armstrong. Councilman
Dwain A. Kinghorn was excused.
Meeting called to order at 8:00 p.m. by Mayor Cotant.
Mayor Cotant asked for any corrections or additions to minutes of the
November 10 and November 17 meetings.
Attorney Burnett asked for correction of November 10 minutes, that the
3rd paragraph from bottom of page 139 should read "definition of animal
care site" instead of kennel.
Councilman Romriell moved to approve minutes of November 10 and November
17 with correction as requested in regard to definition of animal care
site. Councilman Quick seconded motion with an unanimous vote in favor
of motion.
DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS - Mr. Bryant Brown and Mr. Bob Harrison of Idaho
Division of Highways were present to discuss with council the Department
of Highways Proposed Functional Street Plan for Urban Development Planning
with the Metropolitan Planning Organization.
Mr. Brown told council the Metropolitan areaclassification has been de-
signated to this area as a result of the last census and total population
of area being over 50,000.
Mr. Brown told council some Federal Highway Aid is available for Urban
Development Planning. Urban Development takes in collector and arterial
streets.
Mayor Cotant thanked Mr. Brown and Mr. Harrison for coming out to the
meeting. It was the consensus of council that Attorney Burnett could
prepare a resolution explaining any street classification differential
of any consequence.
DESIGN REVIEW - William McKee, McKee's Feed & Seed, 130 Evans Lane. Mr.
William McKee was present and stated he was not aware of the fact that
he was to present a design review or plan of proposed green area, and
that he would need to present the plan and have it approved prior to
securing his complete building permit. Mr McKee was instructed to bring
his design review plans into the city office for council review.
CLAIM DENIAL - Robert Newsome, 581 Chickadee, has presented a claim for
replacement of a shed damaged during a police arrest made of a neighbor
and the claim was denied by the city's insurance.
Mr. Newsome told council he felt the city has a liability as to the damage
of his shed due to the police arrest of his neighbor. Mr. Newsome also
said he had never been notified by the city that his shed had been damaged
during the arrest.
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CLAIM - cont'd - Attorney Burnett told Mr. Newsome he would personally
check out the disposition of the court order on Mike Hall. Police
informed the City Clerk that Mr. Hall was to make restitution on damage
to shed within a 60 day will-pay period.
Attorney Burnett said he would check out what the will-pay period is
and let Mr. Newsome know.
Councilwoman Hopkins suggested council wait and find out what information
Attorney Burnett can find regarding the situation.
Mayor, Councilmembers and Attorney Burnett said that all city employees
should accept the responsibility of notifying the city and also the
affected party when any damage has been done as a result of any city
employee involvement.
PIGS ZN CITY - Mr. Mrs. James Worthen, 730 E. Chubbuck Rd.~ were present
at meeting. Mr. Worthen said he owned property on Tree Valley Road and
asked if there was any way he could keep pigs on his property.
Mr. Worthen was informed he could not keep pigs on his property within
the city.
CONSIDERATION OF TELEPHONE BIDS - Bids were received for a telephone system
at the November lO council meeting. Bids were taken under advisement,
and are being considered again this evening.
Councilman Quick stepped down from the council table and deemed himself
disqualified to vote on the telephone bid matter.
Public Works Director Steven Smart recapped the specifications and
reviewed with council and bidders the different options of the bids.
Councilman Romriell moved to table action on telephone bids, Councilwoman
Hopkins seconded motion, with an unanimous vote in favor of motion.
TRANSFERS - Certain fund transfers are needed to balance out budget year
1980-81 fiscal budget. ~
Councilwoman Hopkins moved to approve the following fund transfers to
balance out fiscal budget year 1980-81.
GENERAL FUND TRANSFERS:
$432.68 from 10-4904-900 Governmental General Fund Balance
to 10-4229-350 Law Enforcement Gasoline,
$632.61 from 10-4904-900 Governmental General Fund Balance
to 10-4320-310 Engineering Supplies,
$2,587.05 from 10-4904-900 Governmental General Fund Balance
to 10-4381-110 Park Salaries.
SANITATION FUND TRANSFERS:
$2,389.99 from 30-4339-900 Sanitation Fund Balance
to 30-4338-610 Sanitation, Equip, Repairs & Maintenance.
Councilman Romriell seconded motion. All councilmembers present voted
in favor of motion.
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GENERAL DISCUSSION ITEMS:
l) Consideration of Dog License and Control Ordinance.
2) Representative Rusty Barlow was present at latter portion of meeting
and remarked he has appreciated working with Mayor Cotant and
expressing the needs of Chubbuck.
RENEWAL OF BEER, WINE AND LIQUOR LICENSE - Councilman Romriell moved to
approve the license renewal of all present beer, wine and liquor
licensees. Councilwoman Hopkins seconded motion, all councilmembers
voted in favor of motion.
Councilman Romriell moved, Councilman Quick seconded with full council
approval to adjourn meeting at ll:lO p.~
~'~n O. Cotant, Jr., May6r
Vera C. Armstrong, City Clerk/