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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05 23 1995 CMCOUNCIL MEETING MINUTES May 23, 1995 71 Minutes of regular meeting held at city municipal building, May 23, 1995. Present: Mayor John O. Cotant, Council members Leroy S. Quick, Steven M. England, W. Dean Wood, Marvin C. Gunter, Attorney Thomas J. Holmes, Steven M. Smart and City Clerk Ron C. Conlin. Meeting was called to order at 7:32 p.m. by Mayor John O. Cotant. PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Mayor John O. Cotant asked for corrections or additions to regular meeting minutes of May 9, 1995. Councilman Quick moved to approve regular meeting minutes of May 9, 1995 as read. Councilman Wood seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion. CONSIDER REQUEST TO REMOVE FROM CITY BOUNDARY A TRACT OF LAND E 1/2. NE 1/4, Section 11. PWD Smart presented a request from J & D Partnership, Joseph Becket, Roger Hancock and Ryan Hancock stating they own property on the east side of 1-15 between Fairgrounds Rd. and the interstate. The ground is approximately 47 acres. J & D Partnership request the City of Chubbuck have this ground removed from the city limits. The reason for their request is that the City is not able to provide services to the location. They stated they have tried in the past to develop sections of this land, however, they were not allowed to proceed due to lack of water pressure. Location of Chubbuck's water tank does not provide enough flow to service the land. The partnership stated they discussed the matter with Bannock County and felt that they are better able to provide services to the ground. PWD Smart said he talked to Terry Bally at Bannock County, the County's position is they do not want to get into the business of providing water service. After discussion, Councilman England moved to table the de-annexation request, and refer to Land Use and Development Commission for Public Hearing. Councilman Wood seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion. 73 CHUBBUCK INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS AT CHUBBUCK AND HILINE RDS. PWD Smart stated the Idaho Transportation Department requires public input regarding proposed activity on the project. PWD Smart said Mayor Cotant and he have concluded that it would probably be best to combine this project with the improvement widening project for E. Chubbuck scheduled in 1998. PWD Smart suggested the Council consider the elimination of the Chubbuck Road and Hiline Road Hazard Elimination Project in lieu of adding proposed improvements to the E. Chubbuck Rd. Improvement/Widening Project Program for 1998. Councilman Quick moved to eliminate the Chubbuck and Hiline Road Hazard Elimination Project in lieu of adding proposed improvement to the E. Chubbuck Rd. Improvement/Widening Project for 1998. Councilman England seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion. FINANCIAL REPORT for month of May, 1995 presented to Mayor Cotant and Council. CLAIMS - Computer print-out claims presented to Mayor Cotant and Council. Councilman Quick moved to approve computer print-out claims as presented. Councilman Gunter seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion. WAIVER OF FENCE HEIGHT REQUIREMENT - Carol Nelson, 776 Monika Court asked to be on tonight's Council Meeting Agenda to ask request a waiver of City Code 6' fence requirement. Mrs. Nelson did not attend the meeting. GENERAL DISCUSSION - Mayor Cotant stated the baseball and softball programs need more fields to play on. Mayor Cotant said there has been discussion about purchase of land for additional fields. Parking problems for residents around Cotant Park are getting better. It was suggested land north of City Offices might be used for one or two fields. Councilman England said he will talk to LDS Church about City using their fields. Discussion about use of School District baseball fields. 2. PWD Smart gave a report on the resampling of Water Test Wells. Hawthorne Rd. site is still shows the best results. At 8:12 p.m., Councilman Wood moved, Councilman Gunter with full council approval to ad3ourn meeting. Ron C. Conlin, City Clerk 75 seconded, ~ant, Mayor