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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08 09 1983 CMCOUNCIL MEETING MINUTES August 9, 1983 127 Minutes of a regular council meeting held in the Chubbuck Elementary building on August 9, 1983. Present: Mayor John 0. Cotant, Jr., Councilmembers Becky A. Hopkins, Dwain A. Kinghorn, Leroy S. Quick, Thomas S. Nield, Attorney B. Lynn Winmill, Public Works Director Steven M. Smart, and City Clerk Ron C. Conlin. Meeting called to order at 7:42 p.m. by Mayor Cotant. Approval of Minutes: Mayor Cotant asked for corrections and additions to minutes of July 19. Councilman Kinghorn moved to approve minutes of July 19 as read. Councilman Nield seconded the motion. All Councilmembers voted in favor of motion. Councilwoman Hopkins moved to approve minutes of July 20 as read. Councilman Kinghorn seconded the motion. All Councilmembers voted in favor of the motion. Invocation: Bishop Gordon L. Wilkes, 25th Ward Bishop. THE HOMESTEAD ROAD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT - Mayor Cotant declared the hearing open. Mayor Cotant read letters from Barry Edwards, Marcia Waford Sullivan, Ron Pickens, Glenn Perry, Tom Foster of the Methodist Church, and Gordon Waford. All these letters were opposing the Homestead Road Improvement District. Mr. Pickens expressed his concern over the cost of the LID. Mayor Cotant stated the City had requests from various people that was interested in purchasing the land involved there to form an LID. Attorney Winmill explained the procedures in creating an LID. Mrs. Waford stated she was against the LID and stated her reasons why. Councilman Kinqhorn stated the people involved may not have a need for the services now, but they might in the future. Public Works Director Steve Smart was asked about the costs and the financing of the LID. Mr. Smart gave some estimated figures on the costs of the materials and installation. Finacing was estimated and discussed. Discussion on how far the sewer needed to go up Homestead Rd. PUBLIC HEARING - HOMESTEAD ROAD Councilwoman Hopkins asked how many were present in favor of the LID. Bruce Richman was the only owner present in favor of the Lid. Mr. Richman stated that he only needed the water services. Mayor Cotant suggested putting only the water line down Homestead Road and letting the people buying the lots decide for themselves if they want the sewer. The property owners would buy the materials for the water line and the City would lay the line. Public Works Director Steve Smart was asked what the cost of the materials for the water line would cost. Steve estimated them at $8.00 a foot. Mayor Cotant asked Attorney Winmill if the City could create an LID for the water line only. Attorney Winmill said the City could go that direction but the limited cost of the water line may not justify the expense of the LID procedure. Attorney Winmill also noted that the City could purchase the Bonds and amortize them over ten years at a low rate of interest. Mayor Cotant said the City would research this possiblity and let the people know. BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION - Ronald Robinette, to operate Mobil Home Maintence and Repair, selling door to door. Mr. Robinette was present and explained his operation. After discussion withe the Mayor and Council, Councilman Nield made motion to grant Mr. Robinette the Business lA cense. Councilwoman Hopkins seconded the motio.. All Councilmembers voted in favor of the motion. BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION - Afton Heath, to operate a Flea Market at the Idaho Bank and Trust parking lot on Saturday August 13. After discussion Councilwoman Hopkins made motion to grant Mrs. Heath a one day Business License to operate the Flea Market. All All Councilmembers voted in favor of the motion. BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION - John Dunnagen, Sr., to operate a Nacho and Snocone stand in between Gem Typewriter and Smiths Food King. After discussion Councilwoman Hopkins made motion to table the License request until Mr. Dunnagen could meet with Building Inspector Dan Stuart and Public Works Director Steve Smart as to the building meeting the specifications required. Councilman Quick seconded the motion. All Councilmembers voted in in favor of the motion. 129 131 GENERAL DISCUSSION 1. David England was present and asked if he could put a flag pole up at the City Building. Mayor Cotant and Council suggested that David work with Public Works Director Steve Smart. PETITION - Residents from the Heights Subdivision presented the Mayor and Council with a petition asking that their portion of the subdivision North of Boyd Street be changed to what- ever zoning restrictions or regulations necessary to prevent the construction of any additional duplexes or multi- family units. Mayor and Council discussed with the residents the problems of doing this. HUGH HADLEY - Mr. Hadley presented plans for a building he is planning to to build. Mr. Hadley asked the Mayor and Council if he could get a building permit before he put in the curb, gutter and street. After discussion Councilman Kinghorn made motion to authorize Building Inspector Dan Stuart to issue a building permit upon being provided with an irrevocable letter of credit guaranteeing an' amount sufficent to pay for all improvements required by the Land Development Ordinance. The letter of credit will be called against if improvements are not constructed by June 1, 1984. The estimated cost shall be calculated by the City Engineer. The improvements shall include those required by the Land k1x)e Development Ordinance on the east side. Curb and gutter only on the Yellowstone side. Councilman Nield seconded the motion. All Councilmembers voted in favor of the motion. RESOLUTION #6 -83 - Portions of Yellowstone Ave. ( U.S. Highway & Chubbuck Road, including approaches to other City streets. Attorney Winmill read the resolution in full and pointed out the points the Mayor and Council needed to be aware of. Councilman Kinghorn made motion to adopt the resolution continutity upon the state agreeing to include identical Indemnification running from the state to the city, * ** The state aareed to strike oara- Councilman Nield seconded the motion. All members voted araoh 19 from th in favor of the motion. Resolution. CLAIMS - Computer print -out claims and handcheck claims have been presented to the Mayor and Council. After review Councilman Kinghorn moved to approve the claims as presented. Councilman Quick seconded the motion. All CLAIMS - cont. Councilmembers voted in favor of the motion. Councilman Kinghorn moved, Councilman Quick seconded with full Council approval to ajourn the meeting until 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 16. John 0. Cotant, Jr., Mayor Ron C. Conlin, City Clerk 133