HomeMy WebLinkAbout12 04 2019 CMCITY OF CHUBBUCK
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
DECEMBER 4, 2019 — 6:00PM
LOCATED AT
CHUBBUCK CITY HALL
5160 YELLOWSTONE AVE.
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor England
PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG: Councilmember Lewis
INVOCATION: Reverend Jenny Peek from the Pocatello Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
COUNCIL PRESENT: Melanie Evans, Roger Hernandez, Annette Baumeister, and Ryan Lewis.
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: 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, Human Resource Director
Scott Gummersall, City Treasurer Rich Morgan, and City Clerk Joey Bowers.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: November 20, 2019.
Councilmember Lewis motioned for approval of the Council Meeting minutes.
Councilmember Evans seconded motion for approval of minutes.
Roll Call: Evans -yes, Hernandez -yes, Baumeister -yes, Lewis -yes, motion passed.
GENERAL BUSINESS:
1. Approval of Benito Chavez, Sr. Short/Final Plat.
(Council will discuss the application and if it meets City code).
Paul Snarr of Eagle Rock Engineering represented the applicant, and presented a two
lot plat. Access will be provided to this property by an existing approach
Senior Planner Don Matson stated that this was unplated land and the applicant would
be dedicating the required right of way to the State of Idaho. Mr. Matson also stated that
this application had been reviewed by City Staff and appears to meet the standards of
Titles 16, 17 and 18 of City Code. City Staff recommends that construction
plans/drawings be accepted by the City Engineer.
Councilmember Lewis asked about easements outside of the dedicated right of way.
Mr. Matson stated that the applicant will also be dedicating utility easements to the City.
Councilmember Baumeister motioned for approval of the Benito Chavez, Sr. Short/Final plat,
conditional upon construction plans/drawings to be accepted by the City Engineer.
Councilmember Evans seconded motion for approval.
Roll Call: Hernandez -yes, Baumeister -yes, Lewis -yes, Evans -yes, motion passed.
2. Acceptance of Offer of Dedication for Northside Crossing Div. 1.
(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. Mr. Burch stated that the street lighting on Whitaker Rd had not
been installed, and will not be installed until 2021 when Idaho Power can provide power.
City staff recommends a partial acceptance of offer that will exclude these street lights
until completion.
Councilmember Lewis asked City Attorney Tom Holmes if he had any concerns with
the partial acceptance. Mr. Holmes stated that he did not have a concern since the
applicant had already bonded for those improvements.
Councilmember Hernandez motioned for partial acceptance of offer of dedication for Northside
Crossing Div. 1, excluding the required street lighting.
Councilmember Evans seconded motion for partial acceptance.
Roll Call: Baumeister -yes, Lewis -yes, Evans -yes, Hernandez -yes, motion passed.
3. Acceptance of Chubbuck Elementary Child Pedestrian Safety Project Bids.
(Council will discuss award of construction bids).
Public Works Director Rodney Burch stated that the City had received a $250,000
grant from the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) for his project. This project was
bid in September but was over budget. The City rebid this project for next year and added
10 more ADA ramp locations. The City does have a $50,000 requirement for this project.
Councilmember Lewis motioned to accept the Chubbuck Elementary child pedestrian safety bid
with M & S Development and Construction for $277,951.50.
Councilmember Hernandez seconded motion for approval.
Roll Call: Lewis -yes, Evans -yes, Hernandez -yes, Baumeister -yes, motion passed.
4. FY2019 Impact Fee Report.
(Council will receive a recommendation from the Impact Fee Committee)
Public Works Director Rodney Burch stated that the Impact Fee Committee is
required to meet annual and to make recommendations to the Council. Mr. Burch also
stated that the Impact Fee Committee recommended no change to the current Impact fees.
City Attorney Tom Holmes stated that the Council will still need to address the
inflation adjustment factor that is in the impact fee ordinances by passing a resolution
before January 1, 2020.
Councilmember Lewis motioned to accept the recommendation from the impact fee committee.
Councilmember Evans seconded motion for acceptance.
Roll Call: Hernandez -yes, Evans -yes, Baumeister -yes, Lewis -yes, motion passed.
CLAIMS:
1. City of Chubbuck claims for December 4, 2019 as presented to Mayor England and
Council.
Councilmember Lewis motioned to approve the City of Chubbuck Claims as presented..
Councilmember Hernandez seconded motion for approval.
Roll Call: Evans -yes, Baumeister -yes, Lewis -yes, Hernandez -yes, motion passed.
ADJOURN: Mayor Kevin England adjourned at 6:30.
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