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C ITY OF C HUBBUCK
C OUNCIL S TUDY S ESSION M INUTES
J UNE 5, 2019 – 4:00 PM
L OCATED AT
C HUBBUCK C ITY H ALL
5160 Y ELLOWSTONE A VE.
C ALL TO O RDER: Mayor England
C OUNCIL P RESENT: Annette Baumeister, Ryan Lewis, Roger Hernandez, and Melanie Evans.
S TAFF M EMBERS P RESENT: Mayor Kevin England, City Attorney Tom Holmes, Public Works
Director Rodney Burch, Police Chief Bill Guiberson, Fire Chief Merlin Miller, Planning and
Development Director Devin Hillam, Senior Planner Don Matson, City Engineer Bridger
Morrison, Human Resource Director Scott Gummersall, City Treasurer Rich Morgan, and City
Clerk Joey Bowers.
G ENERAL B USINESS:
1- Discussion on the Parks Master Plan.
Public Works Director Rodney Burch presented an amended parks master plan. Mr.
Burch stated that they added an executive summary, modified growth rate to better align
with historic growth, the size range for neighborhood parks, added Hawthorne and North
of Siphon as linear path locations, added a multi-use trail system, and added construction
specifications to address minimum requirements.
2- Update from the City Treasurer & Clerk.
City Treasurer Rich Morgan presented his goals, mission/vision, and went over City
finances and five year capital plan. Mr. Morgan stated that highway, streets and roads,
water, and sanitation had sufficient funds in reserve for a 6 month capital plan; the
general fund is a little short of six months but had sufficient funds for a 3 month capital
plan. City Clerk Joey Bowers gave an update on the City’s social media, website, public
records, and community engagement.
3- Discussion on FY20 Budget.
City Treasurer Rich Morgan asked the Council for suggestion on areas of the budget
they would like more information on for the FY20 budget; and went over the meeting
schedule.
Councilmember Lewis wanted a 5 year comparison of the general fund and
suggestions on how to get sufficient funds for a 6 month capital plan. Councilmember
Baumeister asked about staffing needs.
A DJOURN: Mayor Kevin England adjourned at 5:39.
C ITY OF C HUBBUCK
C OUNCIL M EETING M INUTES
J UNE 5, 2019 – 6:00 PM
L OCATED AT
C HUBBUCK C ITY H ALL
5160 Y ELLOWSTONE A VE.
C ALL TO O RDER: Mayor England.
P LEDGE A LLEGIANCE TO THE F LAG: Councilmember Baumeister
C OUNCIL P RESENT: Annette Baumeister, Ryan Lewis, Roger Hernandez, and Melanie Evans.
S TAFF M EMBERS P RESENT: Mayor Kevin England, City Attorney Tom Holmes, Public Works
Director Rodney Burch, Police Chief Bill Guiberson, Fire Chief Merlin Miller, Planning and
Development Director Devin Hillam, Senior Planner Don Matson, City Treasurer Rich Morgan,
and City Clerk Joey Bowers.
A PPROVAL OF M INUTES: May 15, 2019
Councilmember Baumeister motioned for approval of the Study Session and Council Meeting minutes.
Councilmember Lewis seconded motion for approval of minutes.
Roll Call: Baumeister-yes, Lewis-yes, Hernandez-yes, Evans-absent, motion passed.
Councilmember Baumeister recused herself from the public hearing and general business #1.
P UBLIC H EARING:
1. An application for a Change in Land Use District from Industrial (I) to Limited Residential (R-2) on approximately
4.2 acres s of land. Subject property in the SE ¼ of Section 3, Township 6 South, Range 34 East of the Boise
Meridian, Idaho, generally located on the east side of the Union Pacific Railroad and Highland Storage, north of
Chubbuck Road and west of Whitaker Road in Chubbuck, Idaho. The Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use map
designates this area as Medium Density and Mixed Use. Following a public hearing on May 14, 2019 the Land
Use and Development Commission recommended approval of the petition.
Barry Bame from Connect Engineering represented the applicant. Mr. Bame presented
a land use change from Industrial (I) to Residential (R-2).
Senior Planner Don Matson stated that City Staff had reviewed the application and
believed it meets City standards and complies with the comprehensive plan.
Mayor England opened the public hearing for public comment.
Wayne Hale at 4825 Whitaker Rd, was Neutral. Mr. Hale read a letter from his wife,
and asked if there would be a second access for this development, if the City had adequate
capacity to provide sewer services, and about a planned access along the railroad on the
1993 comprehensive plan to keep property owners from being land locked.
Due to now more public comment Mayor England closed the public hearing.
Mr. Bame stated that a second access is part of their preliminary plat that will be
considered at a future meeting. Public Works Director Rodney Burch stated that the City had
renegotiated its contract with the City of Pocatello in 2017 and the City had adequate capacity
for sewer services. City Attorney Tom Holmes stated that the City of Pocatello’s sewer capacity
studies included the City of Chubbuck and its planned growth. Planning and Development
Director Devin Hillam stated that he could not find any plans on the comprehensive plan for a
frontage road/access along the railroad for this area.
G ENERAL B USINESS:
1. Adoption of Ordinance 793 Change of Land Use District.
(Council will discuss a change in land use from Industrial (I) to limited residential (R-2)).
Councilmember Lewis felt like an Industrial (I) zone was more detrimental to the
neighborhood than a Limited Residential (R-2) zone, and this request was within the
applicants private property rights.
Councilmember Hernandez motioned for the waiver of three readings, including the reading of
one time in full for Ordinance 793.
Councilmember Lewis seconded motion for waiver.
Roll Call: Lewis-yes, Hernandez-yes, Evans-yes, Baumeister-Recused, motion passed.
Councilmember Lewis motioned for adoption of Ordinance 793.
Councilmember Hernandez seconded motion for adoption.
Roll Call: Hernandez-yes, Evans-yes, Lewis-yes, Baumeister-Recused, motion passed.
2. Approval of Alpine Crossing Preliminary Plat.
(Council will discuss the application and if it meets City code).
Brady Smith from Rocky Mountain Engineering represented the applicant, and
presented a 16 lot subdivision. Mr. Smith asked for a waiver on the lot to depth ratios
for lots 3 & 4 on block three and lots 1 & 2 on block two.
Senior Planner Don Matson stated that City Staff had reviewed the application and
believed it meets City standards and complies with the comprehensive plan, upon
approval of requested waivers.
Travis Aldridge construction supervisor for applicant; stated that the applicant
already had house designs to meet City requirements for block 3 lot 1 and block 1 lot 8.
Councilmember Baumeister motioned for approval of Alpine Crossing Preliminary Plat with the
requested waivers for lots 3 & 4 on block three and lots 1 & 2 on block two as presented.
Councilmember Evans seconded motion for approval.
Roll Call: Evans-yes, Baumeister-yes, Lewis-yes, Hernandez-yes, motion passed.
3. Approval of Firework Permits for 2019.
(Council will discuss the applications and if they meet city code).
Councilmember Lewis motioned for approval of firework permits for 2019, contingent on
required payment for permit fees, and final inspection from the Fire Department.
Councilmember Hernandez seconded motion for approval.
Roll Call: Lewis-yes, Hernandez-yes, Baumeister-yes, Evans-Recused, motion passed.
4. Adoption of Resolution 2019-05 Parks Master Plan.
(Council will discuss the implementation of a parks master plan).
Councilmember Lewis requested to add the language “non-binding capital
improvement plan” to paragraph 3 of the resolution.
Councilmember Lewis motioned for adoption of resolution 2019-05 with requested modification.
Councilmember Hernandez seconded motion for adoption.
Roll Call: Hernandez-yes, Evans-yes, Baumeister-yes, Lewis-yes, motion passed.
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5. Acceptance of Offer of Dedication for the Grove Subdivision 3 Addition.
(Council will discuss if all city requirements have been inspected and completed).
Public Works Director Rodney Burch stated that all city requirements had been
inspected and completed and recommend approval.
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Councilmember Lewis motioned for acceptance of offer of dedication for Grove Sub. 3 Add.
Councilmember Evans seconded motion for acceptance.
Roll Call: Evans-yes, Baumeister-yes, Lewis-yes, Hernandez-yes, motion passed.
6. Approval of Mooney-Weiland Opioid Agreement.
(Council will discuss entering into an agreement for opioid litigation services).
Mayor England presented an agreement with Mooney-Weiland to assist the City with
opioid litigation services.
Councilmember Lewis stated that he would only approve this contract if section 13
was changed from stating that “this agreement will be construed in accordance to the
laws of the State of Illinois” to state that “this agreement will be construed in accordance
to the laws of the State of Idaho”, and if section 14 (arbitration) was completely removed
from the contract.
Councilmember Lewis motioned for approval of the Mooney-Weiland opioid agreement with the
requested changes to section 13 and to completely remove section 14 from the contract.
Councilmember Hernandez seconded motion for approval.
Roll Call: Baumeister-yes, Lewis-yes, Hernandez-yes, Evans-yes, motion passed.
7. Discussion on the June 19,2019 Council Meeting.
(Council will discuss holding, moving, or canceling this meeting).
This Meeting will be held as scheduled.
8. Discussion on the July 3, 2019 Study Session and Council Meeting. (Action Item).
(Council will discuss holding, moving, or canceling these meetings).
These Meetings will be held as scheduled.
C LAIMS:
1. City of Chubbuck claims for June 5, 2019 as presented to Mayor England and
Council.
Councilmember Baumeister motioned to approve City of Chubbuck claims.
Councilmember Evans seconded motion for approval.
Roll Call: Evans-yes, Baumeister-yes, Hernandez-yes, Lewis-yes, motion passed.
G ENERAL A NNOUNCEMENTS: There will be a Special Study Session about fiber in July.
A DJOURN: Mayor Kevin England adjourned at 6:54.