HomeMy WebLinkAbout09 18 2019 CMCITY OF CHUBBUCK
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019 — 6:00PM
LOCATED AT
CHUBBUCK CITY HALL
5160 YELLOWSTONE AVE.
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor England
PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG: Councilmember Evans
COUNCIL PRESENT: Ryan Lewis, Annette Baumeister, Melanie Evans, Roger Hernandez
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Public Works Director Rodney Burch, Police Chief Bill Guiberson,
Fire Chief Merlin Miller, Senior Planner Don Matson, City Treasurer Rich Morgan.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Council Meeting Minutes and Study Session Minutes from September
4, 2019.
Councilmember Lewis motioned for approval of the minutes.
Councilmember Evans seconded the motion for approval of the minutes.
Roll Cali: Lewis -yes, Baumeister -yes, Evans -yes, Hernandez -yes, motion passed.
PUBLIC HEARING:
To consider public comment regarding the Bannock County landfill per ton disposal charge, a
permanent electrical service fee, a solar panel fee, a Master Services inspection fee, and a
variance fee to planning services.
City staff explained the fees.
Mayor England declared the public hearing open.
Niki Taysom, who lives at General Delivery, testified against the fees.
There being no other comment, Mayor England closed the public hearing.
GENERAL BUSINEss:
1. Adoption of Resolution 2019-07 City Fees.
Councilmember Lewis motioned for the adoption of Resolution 2019-07 with the
following changes. The resolution is to be effective from October 1, 2019 until next
modified, Exhibit C Master Service Inspection fee would be $15 and Exhibit D would
include a Residential Permanent Service Fee of $30.
Councilmember Baumeister seconded the motion.
Roll Call: Lewis -yes, Baumeister -yes, Evans -yes, Hernandez -yes
2. Approval of the Falls PUD final Development Plan Amendment.
Johnathan Vincent testified there has been no changes with the Falls PUD final
development plan amendment.
Don Matson stated that the PUD plan amendment is acceptable to the City, meets City
Code and City staff recommends approval with the approval of construction drawing by
City staff.
Councilmember Baumeister motioned for the adoption of the Falls PUD final
development plan amendment.
Councilmember Evans seconded the motion.
Roll Call: Lewis -yes, Baumeister -yes, Evans -yes, Hernandez -yes
3. Approval of the Falls Subdivision Final plat.
Johnathan Vincent testified there has been no changes from the approved preliminary plat
to the final plat. Don Matson stated that there are no changes from the preliminary plat to
the final plat. There will be an expanded entrance and addition of sidewalks on the
construction drawings. City Staff recommends approval.
Councilmember Baumeister motioned for the approval of the Falls Subdivision Final Plat
with an expanded entrance and the addition of sidewalks and contingent on the approval
of construction drawings.
Councilmember Hernandez seconded the motion.
Roll Call: Lewis -yes, Baumeister -yes, Evans -yes, Hernandez -yes
4. Approval of the FY20 Health Plan Trust Contribution.
Scott Gummersall presented the financial status of the City's Health Plan Trust and
explained that the State Department of Insurance is requiring that the Trust carry 3 times
the monthly contribution in the fund balance. This will require the City transfer $200,000
to the Health Plan Trust.
Councilmember Baumeister motioned for the approval of the Health Plan Trust annual
contribution as recommended by the plan actuary and a single contribution of $200,000.
Councilmember Hernandez seconded the motion.
Roll Call: Lewis -yes, Baumeister -yes, Evans -yes, Hernandez -yes
5. Approval of Beer and Wine License for Family Dollar.
Family Dollar has applied for a beer and wine license. They have been given a state and
county beer and wine license.
Councilmember Lewis motioned for the approval of a Beer and Wine License for Family
Dollar.
Councilmember Baumeister seconded the motion.
Roll Call: Lewis -yes, Baumeister -yes, Evans -yes, Hernandez -yes
b. Acceptance of Chubbuck Elementary Child Pedestrian Safety Project Bids
Rodney Burch explained that the current bids for the project came in much higher than
expected. The City believes it can get more favorable bids in the spring and the grant
administrator is willing to work around this time frame. No action was taken.
7. Approval of the New City Hall / Downtown Planning.
Rodney Burch explained where the City is with the New City Hall project including the
lot specifically for City Hall and the land surrounding the New City Hall lot that will be
purchased by the Chubbuck Development Authority.
Councilmember Baumeister motioned to authorize the Mayor to sign purchase agreement
for the land in this project as presented.
Councilmember Hernandez seconded the motion.
Roll Call: Lewis -yes, Bautrteister-yes, Evans -yes, Hernandez -yes
8. Approval to seek Sole Source Procurement in accordance with 1C 67-2808.
Rodney Burch has ask for approval of sole source procurement for purchase of a CAT
Backhoe. The City would like the new backhoe to be compatible with current equipment
previously purchased from the sole vendor.
Councilmember Hernandez motioned for the approval of sole source procurement.
Councilmember Evans seconded the motion.
Roll Call: Lewis -yes, Baumeister -yes, Evans -yes, Hernandez -yes
CLAIMS: City of Chubbuck claims for September 18, 2019 as presented to Council.
Councilmember Evans motioned to approve City of Chubbuck claims.
Councilmember Baumeister seconded.
Roll Call: Lewis -yes, Baumeister -yes, Evans -yes, Hernandez -yes, motion passed.
ADJOURN: Mayor England adjourned at 6:48pm.
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