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Home My WebLink About06 14 1994 CMCOUNCIL MEETING MINUTES June i4, 1994 Minutes of regular meeting held at city municipal building, June 14, 1994. Present= President of Council W. Dean Wood, Council members Leroy S. Quick, Steven M. England, Marvin C. Gunter, Attorney Thomas J. Holmes, Public Works Director Steven M. Smart and City Clerk Ron C. Conlin. Mayor John O. Cotant was excused. Meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by President of Council Wood. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - President of Council Wood asked for corrections or additions to special meeting minutes of May 24, 1994, regular meeting minutes of May 24, 1994, and Special Meeting Minutes of June 13, 1994, Councilman Quick moved to approve special meeting minutes of May 24, 1994 as read. Councilman Gunter seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion. Councilman England moved to approve regular meeting minutes of May 24, 1994 as read. Councilman Quick seconded. All council members voted in favor of mot%on. Councilman Quick moved to approve special meeting minutes of June 13, 1994 as read. Councilman Gunter seconded. All council members present at the meeting, voted in favor of motion. PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCE - A proposal by the City of Chubbuck, amending Section 17.16.070 to provide for a three year warranty period on improvements dedicated to the public. Attorney Holmes read ordinance in full for the first reading. President of Council Wood declared the public hearing open, asking for comment. Ed Kremin, 5745 Sorrell expressed concern about Espie Subdivision sewer line problems. Attorney Holmes explained the City is requiring Frasure Construction to correct the sewer problems, the sewer line will be TV inspected when finished. President of Councll Wood declared the public hearing closed. After discussion, Council decided to table the ordinance until the June 28, 1994 Council Meeting. 133 FIREWORKS PERMIT APPLICATIONS - The following applicants have applied to sell fireworks from fireworks stands at the following locations. 1. Bruce Weaver, Twin Falls, Idaho to locate at 4845 Yellowstone Ave. 2. Bruce Weaver, Twin Falls, Idaho to locate at Pine Ridge Mall Parking Lot. 3. Pyrodyne American Corp., Murray, Utah to locate at Wal- Mart Parking Lot, 4240 Yellowstone Ave. 4. Greg & Sherri Madsen, Tremonton, Utah to locate south of Smith's Food King Parking Lot. 5. Jeanne Hymas, 328 Myrl, Pocatello to locate at Green T Parking Lot and corner of Poleline Rd. 6. Richard Hansen, 1025 Howard Ave., Pocatello, Idaho to locate at McKnlght~s Parking Lot. All insurance requirements are met by the applicants. Fire Chief Cary Campbell said he reviewed and approved the applications, subject to Pyrodyne American, Inc. providing a signed "Acknowledgement of Terms of Ordinance". FC Campbell stated there will be a meeting with all applicants, June 20, 1994, at 7:00 p.m., at Chubbuck Fire Station. Councilman England moved to approve above fireworks permit applications as presented, subject to: 1) Pyrodyne American signing and returning the "Acknowledgement of Terms of Ordinance" prior to opening. 2) Fire Department inspecting fireworks stands prior to opening. 3) All applicants are required to follow Chubbuck Fireworks Ordinances. Councilman Quick seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion. TEST AND/OR MONITORING WELL CONSTRUCTION - PWD Smart only bid received was from Layne Environmental Tacoma, Washington in the amount of $135,180.00. stated the Services, Council took the bid under advisement and tabled the bid last meeting. Council received a follow up letter from consultant for review. TEST AND/OR MONITORING WELL CONSTRUCTION - (cont.) 135 Ed Kremln, 5745 Sorrell asked if the city sent out bid invitations to companies other than Idaho companies. PWD Smart stated there were 13 bid invitations sent to companies throughout the area. Layne Environmental Services was the only company that sent a bid proposal. Councilman Gunter moved to accept the bid of $135,180.00 received, authorizing Mayor Cotant to enter into agreement with Layne Environmental Services. Councilman Quick seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion. CHUBBUCK/HILINE INTERSECTION SIGNAL - PWD Smart stated Wayne Sheppard. Sheppard Engineering has be doing some of the design work on the E. Chubbuck/Hiline Rd. Intersection. Council reviewed an engineering report prepared by Sheppard Engineering. PWD Smart stated the cost of a signal at the E.Chubbuck /Hlline Rd. Intersection will cost approx. S100,000.00. PWD Smart stated there are two way to approach, we can add the signal now, or wait and construct when the approved State Project on E. Chubbuck Rd. Project begins, (1998). Councilman England expressed concern about waiting until 1998, when it is needed now. If the signal is installed now, most likely it would have to be upgraded in 1998. Mr. Sheppard stated, if City installs the signal now, we can make it easier to upgrade when the time comes. It might be better to wait, if there is a chance Federal participation will increase. Ed Kremin, 5745 Sorrell expressed concern about a light at the bottom of hill. Mr. Kremin felt the signal might cause an increase in accidents. Councilman Gunter suggested a light, or warning at the time of the hill advising a signal light is ahead. Councilman England moved to direct PWD Smart to proceed with installation of E. Chubbuck/Hiline Rd. signal, keeping in mind of doing all we can, to help with upgrading in the future. Councilman Gunter seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion. 137 1994-95 BANNOCK COUNTY DISPATCHING FEE INCREASE - City of Chubbuck received a letter stating, Bannock County proposes an increase of 100% for dispatching in 1994-95 Budget. Councilman Quick moved to direct Police Chief Rowland to proceed on putting together costs on the City of Chubbuck operating our own dispatch. Councilman Gunter seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion. GENERAL DISCUSSION Councilman Quick reported on a meeting on composting. Councilman Quick suggested City of Chubbuck meet with Bannock County and City of Pocatello. Councilman Wood said he talked to Mayor Cotant, Mayor Cotant said he will contact Pocatello's Mayor. 2. Chubbuck Days, June 24th. and 25th., 1994. Secondary Irrigation System Informational Meetings - June 21st. 5:0~ p.m. to 9=00 p.m. and June 22nd., i994, noon to 9:00 p.m. at Chubbuck City Council Chambers. CLAIMS - Computer print-out claims presented to Council. Councilman Quick moved to approve computer print-out claims as presented. Councilman England seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion. GENERAL DISCUSSION - Ed Kremin, 5745 Sorrell expressed concern about safety of City Employees at water break at Red Lobster, Pine Ridge Mall. Mr. Kremin stated City Employees were in a hole with dirt above their head. Rich Marley asked why the Jacobson Lawnmower was sent to Salt Lake City for repair, when the city sent two mechanics to school for training on repairing the mowers last year. PWD Smart said the Department Head over that particular department makes the decision, PWD Smart said he will check with the Department Mead. At 8:15 p.m., Councilman Quick moved to go into executive session meeting to discuss disciplining an employee, as authorized by Idaho Code 67-2345 (b). Councilman Gunter seconded. Roll Call Vote: Quick, yes; England, yes; Wood, yes; Gunter, yes. No sction or final decision was made. At 9:12 p.m., Councilman Quick moved, Councilman England seconded, with full council approval to ad3ourn to regular meeting. ~39 At 9:14 p.m., Councilman England moved, Councilman Wood seconded, with full council approval to ad3ourn meeting. John O. ~otant, Mayor Ron C. Conlln, City Clerk