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Council Meeting Minutes
June 4, 2014
6:00 p.m.
Minutes of a regular Council Meeting held at the city of Council Chambers, June 4, 2014.
The meeting was called to order at 6:OOpm by Mayor Kevin England.
Rich Morgan called the roll. Mayor Kevin England -present, Councilmembers: Josh Ellis -
present, Ryan Lewis -present, Brent Marshall -present, Kermit Morrison -present.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and Invocation was led by Mayor England.
Approval of Minutes. Council member Marshall moved to approve the regular meeting minutes
of May 21, 2014 with the change that Councilmember Ellis moved to adjourn the meeting.
Council member Morrison seconded. Roll call vote: Ellis -yes, Lewis -yes, Marshall -yes,
Morrison -yes.
Application by the City of Chubbuck for re -zone on Highway Ave.
1. Paul explained that the city is requesting a change in zoning to industrial on the Highway
properties it owns. For the time being, the homes will stay and the City will contract with 5 Star
to manage the rentals. The lots will be partitioned and the back half of the lot will become part
of the city yard. This change in zoning makes the homes an existing non -conforming use. Long
term, as the City needs, the homes will be removed.
Mayor England opened the public hearing. There being no comment, Mayor England closed the
public hearing. Mayor England ask for further discussion form the council. There being none,
Mayor England ask for a motion.
Councilmember Ellis moved to approve the zone change. Councilmember Marshall seconded.
Roll call vote: Ellis -yes, Lewis -yes, Marshall -yes, Morrison -yes.
Application by Gary Ratliff for a re -zone on Burley Drive.
2. The applicant or someone representing the applicant was not at the meeting. City staff
explained that the current zone on the property in question is R2. Mr. Ratliff would like to
change the zoning to industrial. This property is surrounded by properties zoned commercial and
industrial. The current use is pasture. This change is consistent with comprehensive plan.
Mayor England opened the public hearing. There being no comment, Mayor England closed the
public hearing. Mayor England ask for further discussion form the council. There being none,
Mayor England ask for a motion.
Councilmember Ellis moved to approve the zone change. Councilmember Morrison seconded.
Roll call vote: Ellis -yes, Lewis -yes, Marshall -yes, Morrison -yes.
Appeal of a Taxi Cab Drivers License
3. Captain Quinn addressed the council and drew attention to the information packet provided to
the council about the appeal. Mr. McKinlay, 23 South Lava Side Road, Blackfoot Idaho
addressed the council. Mr. McKinlay is the owner of a taxi company in Blackfoot and the
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manager of Ace Taxi in Pocatello. Mr. McKinlay asked why he was denied his permit. Tom
Holmes, the city attorney answered Mr. McKinlay, explaining that, in the city's ordinance,
conviction of a felony is a disqualifier, also, if the applicant does not disclose his history
completely, that is a disqualifier as well. Both these conditions are present in the case before the
council. Mr. McKinlay explained that he did give a blank prescription pad to a former friend
and was convicted of this crime. He is on probation. Mr. McKinlay produced a letter from his
probation officer. His probation officer explained that Mr. McKinlay has met all stipulations of
his probation and is expected to be released from probation early. Mr. McKinlay explained that
he started his taxi business to help reduce the number of DUI's in the community.
Councilmember Marshall pointed out that Mr. McKinlay has had trouble with the law since he
was a teenager. Mr. McKinlay explained that he is trying to turn his life around. He has one
driver and it is necessary for him to be able to fill in. Mr. McKinlay asked the city to trust him.
He experienced the same road blocks with the City of Blackfoot, went before the council and
they were able to approved his license.
Councilmember Lewis has some concern that Mr. McKinlays latest incident was just one year
ago.
Councilmember Ellis wondered why the City of Chubbuck was having so many denials from
citizens who have Blackfoot or Pocatello licenses. He commented at some point you have to
allow for an opportunity for a person to work back into the system.
Councilmember Lewis commented that there needed to be more time showing good behavior.
Councilmember Ellis moved to uphold the denial of Mr. McKinlay's license. Councilmember
Marshall seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ellis -yes, Marshall -yes, Morrison -yes, Lewis -yes.
Final Plat Application for the Pocatello Auditorium District
4. City staff explained that there are no changes from the preliminary plat which has been
approved and the final plat before them.
Council member Ellis moved to approve the final plat. Council member Lewis seconded. Roll
Call Vote: Ellis -yes, Marshall -yes, Morrison -yes, Lewis -yes.
Resolution Supporting a Special Assistant US Attorney
5. Resolution #2014-01 supporting a Special Assistant US Attorney in East Idaho was presented
to the council. Councilmember Ellis asked about the level of participation among existing
entities. Each entity will participate according to the schedule presented. Councilmember Lewis
was worried about the second paragraph where it says the state would contribute up to 75%. He
is concerned about what the final percentage of participation by the State will be. Mayor
England explained that from a law enforcement point this would be very helpful. Both Chief
Severe and Captain Quinn are supportive of this action. There have been crimes that should
have been prosecuted on a federal level and were not, because of a lack of man power, so the
local community has picked up the prosecution. Councilmember Marshall appreciates the
information but wondered if the comparison to the Treasure Valley was a legitimate comparison
and asked, do we have that much crime? The Mayor explained that this resolution only commits
us to look at the numbers and consider the request. We are not obligated. The City of Shelley
and
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the Minidoka County are not on the current list of participants and have expressed a desire to
participate. Councilmember Marshall would like more information before making a decision.
Council member Ellis moved to approve resolution #2014-01. Council member Lewis seconded.
Roll Call Vote: Ellis -yes, Marshall -no, Morrison -yes, Lewis -yes.
6. The Mayor explained the agreement with Keller McIntyre before the council. The Mayor has
had contact with Congressman Simpson. The Congressman's office said the firm is very
professional. Councilmember Ellis is wondering how the city will pay for this. Councilmember
Lewis asked about what we are paying for. The council was having difficulty in quantifying
what the City will receive from Keller McIntyre. The Council would like more information
before proceeding. Mayor England withdrew this item, will provide further information to the
council at a later date.
7. The 2014 fireworks permits were presented to the council. Council member Ellis moved to
approve the fireworks permits contingent on the approval of the final inspection by the fire
department. Council member Marshall seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ellis -yes, Marshall -yes,
Morrison -yes, Lewis -yes.
Computer print-out claims for June 4, 2014 were presented to the Mayor and Council.
Councilmember Ellis moved to approve the claims as published. Councilmember Lewis
seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ellis -yes, Marshall -yes, Morrison -yes, Lewis -yes.
At 7:25pm Councilmember Marshall moved to adjourn. Councilmember Ellis seconded and the
full council approved.
Kevin EnglanA Mayor
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Rich Morgan, ity Clerk