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Home My WebLink About08 08 1995 CMCOUNCIL MEETING MINUTES August 8, 1995 105 Minutes of regular meeting held at city municipal building, August 8, 1995. Present: Mayor John O. Cotant, Council members Steven M. England, W. Dean Wood, Marvin C. Gunter, Attorney Thomas J. Holmes, Steven M. Smart and City Clerk Ron C. Conlin. Councilman Leroy S. Quick was excused. Meeting was called to order at 7~30 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 Special Meeting Minutes of July 25, 1995, Regular Meeting Minutes of July 25, 1995 and Special Meeting Minutes of August 1, 1995. Councilman Wood moved to approve Special Meeting Minutes July 25, 1995 as read. Councilman Gunter seconded. All council members present voted in favor of motion. of Councilman England moved to approve Regular Meeting Minutes of July 25, 1995 as read. Councilman Wood seconded. All council members present voted in favor of motion. Councilman Gunter moved to approve Special Meeting Minutes of August i, 1995 as read. Councilman England seconded. All council members present voted in favor of motion. PUBLIC HEARING - A proposal by Harris Construction Co., 1110 Call Creek, Pocatello for a change of Land Use District, for property located north of 4535 Burley Dr., from Limited Residential, (R-2) to, Industrial (I), for the purpose of constructing an office/warehouse and yard. Mayor Cotant declared the public hearing open, asking for comment for, or against the proposal. There being no comment Mayor Cotant declared the public hearing closed. Councilman England moved to accept the recommendations of the Land Use and Development Commission, and approve the change of Land Use District for property located north of 4535 Barley Dr. from Limited Residential (R-2), to Industrial, (i). Councilman Gunter seconded. All council members present voted in favor of motion. REQUEST FOR ZONING CHANGE ON EVANS LANE - (cont.) 107 Dan McDonald, 162 Evans Lane, Jerry Hitchcock, 152 Evans and son were present after the public hearing was opened and closed. Mr. McDonald expressed concern about spot zoning, and allowing a construction yard on Evans Lane, a residential area. Attorney Holmes stated the area is zoned for future Industrial (I). This public hearing is specifically a change of Land Use District only. Mayor Cotant told Mr. McDonald and Mr. Evans they will be given notice when plans of the building/yard are presented. SICOG REPORT Todd Hong, SICOG Program/Planning Manager was present to present an annual summary of CDA Activities, 1994-95. Mr. Hong discussed with Council the activities that have been accomplished by the Chubbuck Development Authority during the period of June 24, 1994-June 23, 1995. Mr. Hong stated the CDA Staff presented and adopted an amended CDA Plan to include park improvements as an identified use of Tax Increment Funds. Mr. Hong stated the CDA Staff submitted four bi-monthly reports to Mayor Cotant concerning CDA activities. Mr. Hong said he is conversing with First Security Bank, AIC, and the City of Twin Falls concerning the impact of HB 156 on Tax Increment Financing, he will submit a more thorough report to CDA when the information becomes available. The 1995-96 SICOG Agreement will be presented at the August 22, 1995 Council Meeting. BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION - Amilcar Gonzalez, 321E. Alice St., Blackfoot, Idaho has applied for license to sell fire wood from his truck parked on vacate lot on property south of Smith's Food King. Councilman Wood moved to approve a business license to Amilcar Gonzalez, 321E. Alice, Blackfoot, Idaho to sell wood from his truck on vacate lot south of Smith's Food King on Yellowstone Ave., subject to Mr. Gonzalez providing written approval from property owner that they allow him to park his truck on their property. Councilman Gunter seconded. All council members present voted in favor of motion. 109 BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION - Barbara Morrison, Youth Programs of Idaho, Boise, Idaho has applied for license for kids in the program to sell candy door to door, in the City of Chubbuck. Chief of Police Jerry Rowland said he talked to Barbara Morrison, she said she would not be able to attend the meeting. Chief Rowland said the Police Department reviewed the application, recommending approval of the license. Councilman England moved to approve a business license to Barbara Morrison, Youth Programs of Idaho for kids to sell candy door to door in the City. Councilman Gunter seconded. All council members present voted in favor of motion. REQUEST BY J & D PARTNERSHIP AS TO WHETHER OR NOT TO EXCLUDE A PIECE OF PROPERTY FROM CITY BOUNDARIES Land Use & Development Commission recommended, the property not be removed from the City Boundary. Council expressed concern that there have been no plans, or proposals presented. After discussion, Council decided to table the request. WATER DAMAGE CLAIM - M.J. NELSON, 606 BOYD - M.J. Nelson, 606 Boyd presented a water claim in the amount of 32,177.94. The damage occurred on November 6, 1994, the tort claim was not turned in until May 31, 1995. City Clerk Conlin sent the claim to the City Insurance Co., the claim was denied by the City Insurance Co. because the claim is required to be filed within 180 days after the time the damages occurred. After discussion, Councilman England moved to table the claim until M.J. Nelson can be contacted and invited to a Staff or Council Meeting, for more information. Councilman Gunter seconded. All council members present voted in favor of motion. CONSIDERATION OF DEVELOPMENT AND LAND PURCHASE PROPOSAL - ARAVE CONSTRUCTION, BLACKFOOT, IDAHO Mayor Cotant suggested Arave Construction ~epresentative be invited to Staff Meeting to discuss their proposal, then present to City Council. Council decided to table the consideration of development and land purchase proposal until Arave Construction Representative can meet with Staff about their proposal. 111 CLAIMS - Computer print-out claims presented to Mayor Cotant and Council. Councilman Wood moved to approve computer print-out claims as presented. Councilman Gunter seconded. All council members present voted in favor of motion. 1995-96 FISCAL YEAR TENTATIVE BUDGET - presented to Mayor Cotant and Council Tentative Budget. City Clerk Ron Conlin the 1995-96 Fiscal Year City Clerk Conlin presented the following Tentative Budget: Police Department Fire Department Parks & Recreation General and Administration $ i,081,909. 406,147. 228,873. 429,655. General Fund Total $ 2,146,584. Highway, Streets & ~oad 563,546. Sewer Fund $ 762,385. Water Fund $ 1,473,101. Central Garage $ 67,500. Special Revenue Funds 5,000. TOTAL ALL FUNDS $ 6,549,054. City Clerk Conlin stated the Tax Incrementat ion Monies ($194,510.00), are included in Expenditures and Revenues in General Fund portion of budget. Considerable discussion about sewer law suit with City of Pocatello. Councilman Wood moved to approve the 1995-96 Fiscal Year Tentative Budget as presented, and set the public hearing for adoption of the 1995-96, "Annual Appropriation Ordinance" on August 22, 1995, at 7:30 p.m., at the Chubbuck City Council Chambers. Councilman England seconded. All council members present voted in favor of motion. At 113 8:55 p.m., Councilman England moved, Councilman Wood seconded, with full council approval to adjourn meeting. John O. Cotant, Mayor Ron C. Conlin, City Clerk