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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07 02 2014 CMCITY OF CHUBBUCK 73 Council Meeting Minutes July 2, 2014 6:00 p.m. Minutes of a regular Council Meeting held at the City of Chubbuck Council Chambers, July 2, 2014. The meeting was called to order at 6:00pm by Mayor Kevin England. Eric Jablonski called the roll. Mayor Kevin England -present, Council members: Josh Ellis - present, Ryan Lewis -present, Brent Marshall -present, Kermit Morrison -present. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor England. The Invocation was provided by Cal Brian from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Approval of Minutes. Council member Ellis moved to approve the regular meeting minutes of June 4, 2014 and the study session minutes of June 11, 2014. Council member Morrison seconded. Roll call vote: Ellis -yes, Lewis -yes, Marshall -yes, Morrison -yes. Administer of Official Oath of Office — City Police Chief Severe introduced the three officers and provided a short introduction of each officer. Henri Gardiner, hired in November 2013 with the City of Chubbuck. Levi Nutt, hired in December 2013 with the City of Chubbuck. Justin Knudsen, hired in November 2013 with the City of Chubbuck. Mayor England administered the Official Oath of Office to all three officers. Discussion of wastewater treatment with Pocatello. 1. John Herrick, Director of the water pollution control department for the City of Pocatello presented a brief history of the treatment plant and what is being required of them by the EPA at this time. City of Pocatello will be spending approximately $21.5M in upgrades as required by the EPA, for which they will be going to judicial confirmation for funding a portion of that upgrade. Expecting construction to begin in March/April 2015. Sewer rates will increase for all users of the system including the City of Chubbuck and their residents. There will be a public hearing in the City of Pocatello on July 17, 2014 at 6:OOPM. Parking requirement adjustment request by Domino's Pizza. 2. Paul Andrus addressed the adjustment, noting that the City Code allows for the reduction in parking without any waiver. Don Zebe, 465 Derrick, Pocatello, helped develop the property and addressed the council regarding the anticipated business traffic patterns of the current tenant, Sherwin Williams, and the incoming tenant, Dominos. Council member Ellis moved to waive the parking requirement for Domino's Pizza. Council member Marshall seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ellis -yes, Marshall -yes, Morrison -yes, Lewis -yes. Ordinance 733 to re -zone property located at 216, 234, 242, 244, 246, 248, 252, and 262 Highway Avenue and at 4535 Burley Drive. 3. Zone change was approved at the Council Meeting on June 4, 2014 and this is the corresponding ordinance to that motion. Council Meeting Minutes Continued 75 July 2, 2014 Council member Lewis moved to approve ordinance 733 to re -zone property located at 216, 234, 242, 244, 246, 248, 252, and 262 Highway Avenue and at 4535 Burley Drive. Council member Marshall seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ellis -yes, Marshall -yes, Morrison -yes, Lewis -yes. Ratification of Salt Shed Bid Approval 4. Bids were received at the last meeting on June 11, 2014 and were later approved by phone polling. Council member Ellis moved to ratify the salt shed bid approval. Council member Morrison seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ellis -yes, Marshall -yes, Morrison -yes, Lewis -yes. Discussion on hiring Keller McIntyre to represent the City in Washington DC. 5. Potential for a ninety day commitment was presented with an 8/1/14 start date. Council member Ellis wanted to make sure that the money needed to pay for this contract is coming from the current budget and not from expected future monies. Department heads state they have already cut their budgets to the bare bones and do not have the additional funding in their budgets for this contract. There being no further discussion, Mayor England asked for a motion. Council member Lewis made a motion to authorize the Mayor to enter into a 3 month contract with Keller McIntyre to represent the City of Chubbuck. Council member Morrison seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ellis -no, Marshall -no, Morrison -yes, Lewis -yes. Re -discussion -Council member Ellis believes they will not be able to get the City of Chubbuck any returns during the ninety days, but would be willing to support a year contract with a ninety day opt -out clause. Council member Marshall wants to make sure that we know where the money to pay for the contract is coming from before we actually enter into the contract and doesn't want to take money from the road budget to pay for this contract. Council member Ellis wants to make sure that as we approach the discussion of the upcoming budget that he is not in favor of across the board 3% employee raises, but wants to reward those with excellent performance and offer some motivation for those that need some motivation. Council member Ellis then made the motion to enter into a one year contract with a three month opt -out with Keller McIntyre. Council member Lewis seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ellis -yes, Marshall -no, Morrison -yes, Lewis -yes. Preliminary FYI Budget Approval. 6. Preliminary FYI budget was presented to the Council for review and approval so that it may be published as required and a public hearing will be held at the next City Council meeting on July 16, 2014. Council member Ellis wanted to make sure that it is noted that he needs and wants to see some adjustments. Council member Ellis moved to approve the preliminary FYI budget. Council member Morrison seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ellis -yes, Marshall -yes, Morrison -yes, Lewis -yes. Council Meeting Minutes Continued July 2, 2014 77 Computer print-out claims for June 18, 2014 were presented to the Mayor and Council for ratification and the print-out claims for July 2, 2014 for approval and payment. Council member Ellis moved to ratify the print-out claims for June 18, 2014 and approve the claims for July 2, 2014 as published. Council member Lewis seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ellis -yes, Marshall -yes, Morrison -yes, Lewis -yes. Council member Marshall did note that he would like to make sure we keep the hand checks to a minimum. At 7:03pm Councilmember Morrison moved to adjourn. Councilmember Marshall seconded and the full council approved. Kevin England, ayor K-tG� Rich Morga , City Clerk