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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12 14 1971 CM 219 Minutes of the regular meeting of the Mayor and Council held at the municipal building December 12, 1971. present: Mayor Cotant, Councilmen Leslie, Romriell, Taylor and Thompson, Attorney Wise Meeting called to order 8:10 p.m. Minutes of the regular meeting November 9, approved as read. ORDINANCE # 102 - Interim Appropriation Ordinance read in full by Mayor Cotant. Motion to dmspense w~th rule of readmng on three separate days made by Councilman Leslie, seconded by Taylor. Roll call vote: Leslie, yes; Homriell, yes; Taylor, yes; Thompson, absent. Motion to adopt Ordinance #102 made by Councilman Taylor seconded by Romriell. Roll call vote: Leslie, yes; Romriell, yss; Taylor, yes; Thompson, absent. COUNTRY ACRES 4TH ADDITION - Blue Ribbon Homes, Inc., represented by A. B. Chase and Fred Chase requested approval of final plat. Blue Ribbon Homes, Inc. agreed to present Lot 2, Block 10 to the City of Chubbuck for a well, also agreed to give City of Chubbuck an option to buy Lot 5, Block 10 in the Country Acres 4th Additiion. Presentation of Lot 4 Block 10 is given to City in consideration for request cf waiver of park area as required in Sub-division Ordinance. An 8" water line is requested on Pinewood and Ponderosa by the City. City agrees to pay the difference from the cost of the required 6" line. Blue Ribbon Homes ~iLl install ths line and are in agreement of this. VARIANCE OF $ID~AL~S DISC~SED~ Del Peters, Plarming and Zoning chairman stated the reason for the Planning and zoning reco~nending sidewalks was because of the proposed school in the area. Council discussed later L.I.D.'s to bring sidewalks to the complete Country Acres development. Attorney Wise stated a substantial reason should be required for variance so that later action cannot be considered discr~m4natory. Some councilmen felt consideration should be given of waiver of sidewalks because this ~$ Addition is a continuance of previous Cbuntry Acres Additions with no sidewalks and plat was presented to council prior to adopting of the sub-division ordinance. COUNTRY ACRES 4TH ADDITION ADOPTION A4D ACTION ON VARIANCE REQUESTS- Councilman Romriell made motion to approve the final plat of Country Acres 4th Addition, Taylor seconded with all councilmen in favor. Motion by Councilman Leslie to make variance and allow the installation of rolled curb was seconded by ouncmlman Thompson with all in favor. C ' Councilman Taylor made motion the city council not require sidewalks, Leslie seconded. Mayor and councilmen also in favor of this. Motion was made by Councilman Leslie to waive surety bond~ with a second from Taylor. Roll ca/_l vote: Leslie, yes; Romriell declined the vote; Taylor, yes; Thompson, yes. Councilman Leslie stated he felt Blue Ribbon Homes, Inc. had shown good faith by the ccmpletion of previous three additions. of STATE AGENCY RESOLb~fION #~-71 Relative to Assurances with Respect to Compliance with the Land Acquisition Requirements of Title III of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970. Counciln~an Romriell made motion to adopt Resolution ~-71, Leslie seconded. Roll call vote: Leslie, yes; Romriell, yes; Taylor, yes;~Thompson, yes. 221 RESOLUTION ?-71 Providing Assurance of Compliance with the Relocation Assistance provisions of the Uniform Relocatinn Assistance and Real Property Acquisition policies Act of 1970~ Councilman Romriellmade motion to adopt Resolution #7-71, Taylor seconded. All in favor. (~DINANCE #99 This ANNEXATION ORDINANCE #99 was adopted September ld, 1971, recent legislature~ allows no annexation 90 days prior to a municipal general election so the council is adopting ordinance again at this time for legality pttrposes. Councilman Thompson made motion to adopt Annexation Ordinance #99, Taylor seconded. Roll call vote: Leslie, yes; Romriell, yes; Taylor, yes Thompson, yes4 LOAN PAYMENT - Motion made by Councilman Thompson to pay loan of $9,000.00 to the Waterworks Fund, Councilm~n Taylor seconded. This loan was made from the waterworks fund to the general fund in the year 1970. fall in favor ~ RLUE CR(~S INSURANCE - Kent Hadley made a presentation of coverage for group insurance to mayor, councilmen and city employees. Basically rates for group were, $15.&0 per person, $33.&5 per 2 party rate, $37.30 for 3 or more. All seemed impressed with coverage but no action was taken. FINANCIAL CONSULTANT CO~RACT - Mayor Cotant read contract from The Idaho First National Bank of Boise, Idaho to act as financial consultants on proposed sewer project. If bond issue passes the fee will be $~,800.00, if issue fails the city will be under no obligation. Councilman Taylor made motion to accept the contract, Leslie seconded with all in favor. ATT(~NEY FEE'S discussed. Attorney Wise presented a bill for $3,236.77. This included bonding attorney's fee of $721.52 and telephone calls $30.25. Herman J. McDevitt sent letter to mayor stating he should receive $2,131.56 to recover his costs and overhead. These costs are for services rendered in regards to the sewer project. Councilman Thompson suggests Attorney contact Attorney McDevitt for a determination on a total fee. Attorney Wise suggests city make check for $3,000.00 and he will attempt to negotiate with attorney McDevitt. Mayor stated he felt the $3,000.00 contract should cover both attorney's work. Councilman Thompson made motion to ma~e a $3,000.00 check payable to Attorney Wise and Attorney McDevltt, Taylor seconded. All in favor. To be printed on check- When endorsed will acknowledge payment of account in full as of July 13, 1971. S~WER PROJECT - Councilman Romriell said he felt something should be done on sewer project. Councilman Leslie said he has plans for meetings in the near future. Mayor informed council he would like to appoint Councilman Leslie to head the sewer project campaign, council approved. Councilman Leslie stated he plans on having area captains and street captains informing the public. He also plans a ccmmunity meeting and wottld like names of any leaders or interested persons that counci]meu, mayor or city employees feel should attend this special meeting. CLAIMS- Mayor informed council of claim against city for the value of two husky dogs that were shot while attacking a goat of Dee Green. Dogs were owned by Ron Robson, 292 Burley Drive. ENGINeeRING- Mayor read letter from Larry Perkins, engineering firm of Forsgren, perkins Inc. stating he would include Ballif's bill of $5,000.00 in total engineer cost of sewer project. City, however should settle fee with Ballif. Mayor also read letter of proposal for company to act as city engineer. Councilman Thompson suggested holding for action with new council. RADAR - Proposal on Radar Timer from Vern H. Bolinder Co. read by M~yor. A regular $1~0.00 instrument available for $1038.00. Mayor proposed radar be ordered and tried for the menths trial period. Councilmen in favor of this. CRIMINAL CODE has been updated ~nd Attorney~ise stated he felt the city officers needed a copy. BIDS FOR CARPET ARD LINOLEUM for office area were presented to councilmen. Also bids for carpeting the living room and bedrooms of the apartment over the Fire Station. No action. FINANCIAL STATEMENT for the month of November presented to Mayor and Council. CLAIMS for month of December presented to Mayor and Council. Councilman Thompson made motion to pay bills presented, Taylor seconded with all in favor. Meeting recessed until further notice if necessary.