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CHUBBUCK DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
MARCH 23, 2010
Minutes of the Chubbuck Development Authority board meeting held in the Chubbuck City Council Room
on March 23, 2010.
Present: Chairman Daniel Heiner; Members: William McKee, Kent Kearns, Gordon Wilks, Steven Hadley,
Blake Jones, Kevin England; Executive Director: Steven Smart; City Attorney: Tom Holmes.
Chairman Dan Heiner called the meeting called to order at 6:00 PM. He noted an additional agenda item
proposed by Steven Smart and asked for a motion to add the annual report. Steven Hadley moved the board
add the Annual Report of the Chubbuck Development Authority as an agenda item; Blake Jones seconded.
All members voted in favor of the motion. Chairman Heiner added this item between agenda items 2 and 3.
1. INTRODUCTIONS
Chairman Heiner began with himself for introductions, and then each member followed: Blake Jones,
Kent Kearns, Steven Hadley, Tom Holmes, William McKee, Kevin England, Gordon Wilks. Mayor
Steven England was present and expressed his appreciation for those serving on the board. He reviewed
the purpose for the reformulated board considering the city's population growth over the last decade to
about 12,000 citizens.
Steven Smart requested the board members use the provided sheet to update their preferred contact
information.
2. REVIEW CHUBBUCK DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BACKGROUND
Steven Smart reviewed the contents of the binder provided to the members with important information on
Idaho Code, urban renewal law, etc. He pointed out some Idaho Code sections specific to the
development authority and urban renewal. He reviewed the history of the urban renewal plan and the
CDA project funding, including past bond issues and current cash basis funding.
Smart answered a question regarding Urban Renewal Area expiration guidelines. He explained some
differences between Pocatello's and Chubbuck's areas. Chubbuck is grandfathered on expiration at 30
years maximum, which would be from 1992 to 2022. Kent Kearns noted the 10% of assessed value
limit. Tom Holmes noted the complicated rules have caused some errors and some unique features for
our area. He said Chubbuck has focused on infrastructure projects. The definition of "blight" is broad.
Smart reviewed the Urban Renewal Area (URA) on a displayed map. He discussed parks being included
in the URA. Park improvement funding is very limited otherwise. He discussed designated revenue
allocation areas which are set. Changes to the URA are done by board action and city council resolution.
Smart pointed out an updated spreadsheet on revenue allocation and project funds spent over the years.
3. ANNUAL REPORT
Steven Smart reviewed the Fiscal Year 2009 Annual Report. He discussed the extensive Hiline Road
project with Idaho Transportation Department, the Park Lawn roundabout, the proposed Philbin Road
intersection improvements, and the traffic signal at Chubbuck Road & Hawthorne Road. He noted park
upgrades, including a restroom at Capell Park. He reported the account balance. Smart said potential
projects are also identified. He explained some figures that will need to be clarified by Rich Morgan,
CDA Clerk and City Treasurer.
Steven Hadley moved the CDA Board accept the annual report; Kent Kearns seconded; all members
voted to approve.
4. REVIEW 2010 PROPOSED PROJECTS AND RECOMMEND TO THE CHUBBUCK CITY
COUNCIL A 2010 PROJECT PROGRAM
Steven Smart discussed potential projects for the board. He explained possible school zone
improvements for Chubbuck Elementary along West Chubbuck Road, where a federal aid grant was
received for curb, gutter and sidewalk. He discussed the Briscoe Road section where no sidewalk exists
and described the project bid. Board discussed ideas and details.
Mayor Steven England said drawing businesses is a goal and infrastructure invites growth. Kent Kearns
described the potential commercial corridor. Smart asked for board consideration of the West Chubbuck
Road and Briscoe Road sidewalk projects as well as park improvements for this season. Board
discussed.
Blake Jones moved the board recommend the Chubbuck City Council approve the project programs for
West Chubbuck Road (Joy to Galena) project, Briscoe Road sidewalk and the parks capital
improvements, as outlined in the spreadsheet; Kent Kearns seconded. All members voted to approve.
5. SET NEXT MEETING DATE — The next meeting date was set for the fourth Tuesday in June, which
will be Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at 6:00 PM. All members voted in favor.
Steven Hadley moved the meeting be adjourned. All voted to adjourn.
Chairman Dan Heiner