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.
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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.