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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06 04 2014 CMCITY OF CHUBBUCK 67 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 Council Meeting Minutes Continued 69 June 4, 2014 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 Council Meeting Minutes Continued 71 June 4, 2014 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 F;4 v= Rich Morgan, ity Clerk