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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09 26 1995 CM135 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES September 26, 1995 Minutes of regular meeting held at city municipal building, September 26, 1995. Presents Mayor John O. Cotant, Council members Leroy S. Quick, Steven M. England, W. Dean Wood, Marvin C. Gunter, Attorney Thomas J. Holmes, Public Works Director Steven M. Smart and City Clerk Eon C. Conlln. 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 regular meeting minutes of September 12, 1995. Councilman Wood moved to approve regular meeting minutes of September 12, 1995 as read. Councilman England seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion. BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION - Vlnce DiGaetono, 355 S. llth., Pocatello has applied for license to sell espresso, etc. from a shed, on the north corner, of the Green Triangle Parking Lot. Councilman Quick moved to approve a business license to Vince DiGaetono, 355 S. llth., Pocatello to sell espresso, etc. from a shed, on the north corner, of the Green Triangle Parking Lot. Councilman Gunter seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion. BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION - Andre Cottrell, Austin Diversified Products, Harvey, Illinois. (Staying at the Oxbow Inn), has applied for license to sell cleaning products, door to door in the City. Police Department reported they cannot approve this application at this time, because in order to do the necessary check, they need the name, date of birth, and ssn of every individual that will be selling within Chubbuck city limits. The only information the Police Department has, is on Andre Cottrell. Jim Phelps suggested the application be tabled until the reports can be completed. Councilman Wood moved to table the business license application until the October 10, 1995 Council Meeting. Councilman England seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion. 137 BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION - Emergency Curb Services, Victor Fernandez, 222 Eenry, Chubbuck has applied for license to sell service of painting house numbers on curbs. Jlm Phelps stated the palnting of address numbers on the curb, does not help when snow is covering the curb. Mr. Fernandez said he would be willing to paint the number on the step and the curb. Councilman Gunter stated, in no way should Mr. Fernandez imply the City of Chubbuck requires, or endorses the numbers painted on steps, or curbs. Mr. Fernandez stated he understands the concern, and will not imply to residents the Clty requires, oF endorses the service. Councilman England moved to approve a business license to Emergency Curb Services, Victor Fernandez to sell service of painting house numbers on curbs, and or steps. Councilman Gunter seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion. TREE VALLEY ROAD DISCUSSION - Cary Campbell, 5175 Tree Valley Rd. stated, late last year Tree Valley Rd. was graded away, (approx. 14 months ago), while sewer was installed in Vista Park Subdivision. Mr. Campbell stated, Harold Schalf the developer, was approached and asked to replace the gravel and bring Tree Valley Rd. back the way it was. Mr. Campbell said residents in the area are concerned because they received a letter from Mr. Schalf's attorney stating, that any time Mr. Schalf chose, he could deny the access. Mr. Campbell stated, yesterday, Mr. Schalf finally added more gravel, which helped, but the road is still not what it was. Staff met with Mr. Schalf this morning in Staff Meeting, Mr. Schalf stated he will maintain the access. Mayor Cotant suggested the residents monitor the situation, if there is still a problem, let the City know. Mr. Schalf agreed to maintain the access during the Vista Park Final Plat process. BELVA TUBBS PROPERTY DISCUSSION, 5419 & 5421 YELLOWSTONE AVE. - PWD Smart stated earlier this year, following a dust complaint from nearby residents. Mrs. Belva Tubbs reminded the City of a commitment the City Council made to her in 1977. After researching the Council Minutes we find the City Council agreed to pave some of the access roadway from Briscoe Rd. if Mrs. Tubbs dedicates it to the City, and also straightening up the sewer easement. 139 BELVA TUBBS PROPERTY DISCUSSION - (cont.) PWD Smart gave cost estimates ~mving roughly a 20' strip from Brlscoe Rd., south into property, then southwest following path of normal traffic. The costs estimated are $6,000.00 for surveying and paving. The sewer lines lay in the proposed roadway. If City accepts the street dedication, City will be responsible for maintaining. Sanitation trucks use the road. Councilman England moved to pave the access roadway, and accept the street as a substandard street, with the understanding the City is not in business of building streets, but felt the City should honor a commitment the Chubbuck City Council made to Belva Tubbs in 1977. Councilman Wood seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion. FINAL PLAT - RANAE SUBDIVISION Council reviewed a final plat presented by Jim Worthen, 730 E. Chubbuck Rd. for Ranae Subdivision. A subdivision located in Lot 15, in the Cloverdell Farms Subdivision (north of 242 and 244 E. Chubbuck Rd). Tim Shurtllff, 426 E. Lewis was present to answer any questions. Councilman England moved to approve the Ranae Subdivision Final Plat as presented. Councilman Gunter seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion. MUNICIPAL AUDIT-LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING JONES, YOST, HATT, ERICKSON & CO. - City Clerk Conlin stated Scott Jones, Jones, Yost, Hart, Erickson & Co. has presented an agreement to do the City of Chubbuck's 1994-95 Fiscal Year Audit for the same amount as last year, ($3,100.00). Councilman Wood moved to direct Mayor Cotant to enter into agreement with Scott Jones of Jones, Yost, Hart, Erickson & Co. to do the City of Chubbuck's 1994-95 Fiscal Year Audit. Councilman Gunter seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion. REQUEST FOR CITY SEWER AND WATER SERVICE OUTSIDE OF CITY LIMITS - Carla Jansen, Gate City Homes & Garden Realtor was present representing Gary Brlnghurst, 732 W. Chubbuck Rd. Carla Jansen stated, Mr. Brlnghurst wants to sell his property, north of LDS Church, north of Paradise Acres. Carla Jensen asked what needs to be done to service property with city services, without being annexed. 141 REQUEST FOR CITY SEWER AMD WATER SERVICES OUT OF CITY LIMITS (cont. ) PWD Smart stated a sewer lift station would be required to serve the property. Mayor Cotant suggested Carla Jensen talk to Gayla Anderson about annexation. DECLARING MORATORIUM COMPLETE - On January 11, Council adopted a moratorium on permitted under Chubbuck Municipal Code 18.08.040. 1994 the City industrial uses Councilman Wood moved to declare the moratorium on permitted uses complete. Councilman Gunter seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion. BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION FOR AMILAR GONZALEZ - Mr. Gonzalez, 321 E. Alice St. applied for license to sell wood from his truck on Roy Miller property on Yellowstone Ave., at the August 8, 1995 Council Meeting. Mr. Gonzalez was approved, subject to him getting permission from property owner. (Roy Miller). Jim Phelps stated Mr. Gonzalez could not get permission from Roy Miller, so Police Department towed, and impounded his vehicle after several attempts to contact him. Mr. Gonzalez went to Bart Parrlsh for permission, and received a 30 day approval. Councilman Quick stated several residents have purchased wood from Mr. Gonzalez, finding the wood in the middle of the load, was bad wood. Jim Phelps suggested the business license Amllcar Gonzalez received be revoked. Attorney Holmes suggested, prior to revoking Amilcar Gonzalez's license the City should contact by certified letter, and invite Mr. Amllcar to the October 10, 1995 Council Meeting. BUSINESS LICENSE GRANTED TO SAM'S BODY SHOP - Jim Phelps reported Sam's Auto Body has been there for years. David Somora has taken over the business from Sam Silva. Jim reported there have been several complaints about Mr. Somora collecting monies, but not doing the work. Attorney Holmes stated a business license is not transferable. When Mr. Silva gave up the business, Mr. Somora was required to apply for a business license. Mr. Somora does not have a business license at this time, City can proceed with violations of City Codes. 143 GENERAL DISCUSSION - 1. CIRCLE INN MOBILE HOME COURT COMPLAINTS - Jerry Banyard, Manager of Circle Inn Mobile Home Park was present to complain about speeding through the mobile home court, lately the court residents have been having a problem with kids foot traffic over private yards, property damage and verbal abuse when anything is said to them. Jerry Banyard suggested Llsh Street be closed to vehicle traffic. The teen drivers run over sldewalk and lawns to miss bumps. Fire Chief Cary Campbell expressed concern closing Llsh St., and what it would do to emergency vehicles responding to emergencies. speed about Mayor Cotant suggested Attorney Holmes look into the legally of closing Llsh St. Mayor Cotant stated, the City will contact Clark Real Estate to see if they can help with the problems. City Clerk Conlin was directed to put the complaints on the October 10, 1995 Council Meeting. 2. THREE FOUR-PLEXES BEING BUILT AT 218 W. CHUBBUCK RD. City Clerk Conlin was directed to invite the new owners of the project, to next Staff Meeting, for discussion of commitments and requirements made by prior owner, Art Paz. City Clerk Conlin was directed to include this item on October 10, 1995 Council Meeting. 3. Mayor Cotant suggested residents with two meters be charged one minimum of $10.00 instead of two minimum charges. City Clerk Conlln was directed to put on October 10, 1995 Council Meeting Agenda for review. CLAIMS - Computer print-out claims presented to Mayor Cotant and Council. Councilman England moved to approve computer print-out claims as presented. Councilman Gunter seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion. At 8~45 p.m., Councilman Wood moved to go into executive session meeting to discuss a personnel matter in Police Department, as authorized by Idaho Code 67-2345 (b). Councilman Gunter seconded. Roll Call Vote, Q~lck, yes; England, yes; Wood, yes; Gunter, yes. 100% of council members voted in favor of motion. Discussion about personnel paid for by Law Enforcement Grant. No action or final decision was made. At 9,55 p.m., Councilman England moved to go out session meeting. Councilman Gunter seconded. members voted in favor of motion. of executive Ail council 147 LAW ENFORCEMENT GRANT - Councilman Quick stated the Law Enforcement Grant is going to supply uniforms, salaries, for one officer, 100% for one year only. etc., Councilman Wood moved to direct Mayor Cotant to enter into agreement with City of Pocatello, and proceed with the year one grant. Councilman Quick seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion. At 9=00 p.m., Councilman Wood moved, Councilman Quick seconded, with full council approval to adjourn meeting. Ron C. Conlin, City Clerk ~Cotant, Mayor