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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10 11 1994 CMCOUNCIL MEETING MI~ITES October 11, 1994 Minutes of regular meeting held at city municipal buildlng~ October ii, 1994. Present: 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 Ron C. Conlin, Meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Cotant. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mayor Cotant asked for corrections or additions to Special Meeting Minutes of October il, 1994, and regular meeting minutes of October ll, ~994. Councilman Wood moved to approve Special Meeting Minutes of October 11, 1994 as read. Councilman England seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion. Councilman Gunter moved to approve regular meeting minutes of October 11, 1994 as read. Councilman Quick seconded. All council members voted in favor of PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION #10-94 - A proposal by the City of Chubbuck to consider adopting a resolution authorizing the City to file a Petition for Judicial Confirmation with the District Court of the Sixth Judicial District in and for the County of Bannock. Said Petition for Judicial Confirmation, if filed, would ask the court to approve, as an ordinary and necessary expense of the City, an Installment Purchase and Trust Agreement between the City of Chubbuck and First Security Bank of Idaho, for construction and installation of certain water system improvements, including new well~, pumps and delivery systems. Mayor Cotant read the resolution and declared the public hearing open. George Pieper, 152 Brlscoe asked what the raise in water rates will pay for. Mr. Pleper was against the increase, stating we should not comply with the EPA and DEQ. Mayor Cotant explained the Judicial Confirmation pays for three test wells, construction and installation of water system improvements, including new wells, pumps and delivery system. Mayor Cotant stated the test wells tested under the EPA and DEQ levels. RESOLUTION #t~-94 -(cont. Considerable discussion about test wells. Steve Walker, 5168 Pleasant View sl~ggested the City be more informative in announcements they send out. Mr. Walker asked, what is the City'~ long range plan. Mayor Cotant said the long term plan is to provide clean, pure water under the EPA and DEQ levels. Mayor Cotant stated the City is following the EPA and DEQ procedures. Mr. Walker suggested the City of Chubbuck and City of Pocatello get together sharing costs for cleaning up the water in the area. Councilman Wood stated, there are all different water contaminates in the area, Pocatello's is different than ours, as is Fort Hall's, so it probably wo1]ld not do much good to coordinate much more than we already do. Ray Coles, 227 Briscoe expressed concern about this much, and what it does to fixed income city. Mayor Cotant agreed. raising rates people in the Mr. Walker suggested a task force be funded between City of Pocatello, Bannock County and City of Chubbuck to determine the nature of the source, and what can be done. It was stated, the City of Chubbuck, Pocatello and Bannock County have been working together. Mr. Walker suggested the City of Chubbuck give a situational assessment on where we are, and where we are going, either a position paper or a verbal statement. Mayor Cotant declared the public hearing closed. Attorney Holmes read Resolution #10-94 in full. Councilman England moved to adopt Resolution #1~-94 as read, Councilman Wood seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion. PUBLIC HEARING shrub size, five feet. An ordinance amending Chapter 18.14 to define require sprinkler systems and require shrubs every Mayor Cotant declared the public hearing open. George Pleper, 152 Briscoe was told the ordinance applies to commercial properties only. Mayor Cotant read ordinance by title only for the first reading. Council tabled the ordinance until the October 25, 1994 Council Meeting. 225 BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION - Victor Gonzalez, 321 E. Al~.co~ Blackfoot, Idaho has applied for license to sell fire wood from a truck on property south of Smith's Food Mr. Gonzalez was present and asked if he had permission from property owner. Bart Parrish owns th~ property. Councilman Wood moved to approve a business license to Victor Gonzalez, 321 E. Alice, Blackfoot, Idaho, subject to Mr. Gonzalez presenting written proof the property owner allows Mr. Gonzalez to sell fire wood on his property, on lot sol]th of Smith's Food King. Councilman Gunter seconded. All council members voted in favor of mot~.on. ORDINANCE - An ordinance adding Section 15.04.050, hours of operation to the Chubbuck Municipal code setting foFth the hours of construction and providing for exceptions. Attorney Holmes read the ordinance by title for the mecond reading, one by title, one in full. Council tabled ordinance until the October 25, 1994 Co~]ncil Meeting. ORDINANCE - An ordinance changing the name of a portion of Stuart Ave. to Arnold Residents present were against any name change of Stuart Ave. Mayor Cotant explained the concern about emergency veh~.cles confusion in finding an address. After considerable discussion, Co~lncil decided to not adopt the ordinance. RESOLUTION #11-94 A resolution of the City of Chubbuck, Idaho amending the rates to be charged by the City for wateF furnished through the Municipal Water System. George Pieper, 227 Brlscoe expressed concern against the water rate increase. Mayor Cotant read Resolution #11-94 in full. ?~27 RESOLUTION #11-94 - (cont.) Steve Walker, 5168 Pleasant View asked what could cause an increase of $8.00 on the base. Mayor Cotant stated tho increase will go to the test wells, construction and installation of water system improvements, including new wells, pumps and delivery system. Steve Walker suggested the Council consider installing state of the art chlorination equipment when installing well~, new Bob Bloom, 4858 Sheppard suggested a break down telling where the increase is golng be p~lt on the water bt.l!s, Councilman Gunter moved to adopt Councilman England seconded. Ail favor of motion. Resolution #11-94 as read. council members voted in AUTOMATED COLLECTION WITH CITY OWNERSHIP AND OPERATION COMPARED TO AUTOMATED COLLECTION PRIVATE CONTRACT - PWD Smart presented Mayor Cotant and Council a comparison of private contract to City ownership, Ray Coles, 227 Briscoe stated it is not fair he sets out one bag per week, compared to the people that put out 10 bag9 per week, but, we all pay the same rate. Bob Bloom~ 4858 Sheppard suggested we check with City of Pocatello about their automation system, City of Pocatello is having lot a of vehicle and equipment mechanical problems. Rich Marley, 5150 Stuart suggested, if we go to automated pickup, the City will have to look at snow removal policy. Mayor Cotant stated our residential sanitation pick up is at its limit now, The Council should decide whether to contract the automated pick up for residential or purchase equipment and do ourselves. Discussion about City operating a composting system in conjunction with automated pi. ok PWD Smart stated the containers, can be purchased with the same monies the sanitation bags are being paid for. AUTOMATED RESIDENTIAL SANITATION PICK UP - (toni.) Jim Evans, Snake River Sanitation stated, they have had very little trouble with winter pick Councilman England suggested the City proceed with prlvatlzing residential, sanitation pick After discussion, Council decided to table the decision until the October 25, 1994 Council Meeting. ORDINANCE - Enacting Chapter 10.24 truck routes; defining those streets namely Yellowstone Ave. and Siphon Rd. within the City upon which trucks may travel. Attorney Holmes read ordinance by title for the first reading, Council decided to table the ordinance until the October 25, 1994 Council Meeting. BRUSH CHIPPER BID - PWD Smart presented two bids received on a Brush Chipper, Tuesday, October 4, Vermeer Sales and Service, Salt Lake City Western Road Machinery, Pocatel!.o $16,000.00 $17,459.00 PWD Smart stated both bid met the bid specs. Councilman England moved to accept the bid of $16,000.00 from Vermeer Sales and Service, Salt Lake City, Utah. Councilman Quick seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion. APPLICATION FOR DAY CARE PROVIDER LICENSE - Kimberly J. Miller has applied for license to work at JFK (Just for Learning) Day Care Center. Police Department approved the application for license. Councilman Wood moved to approve a Day Care Provider License to Kimberly Miller, 4801 Whitaker Rd. Councilman Quick seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion. CLAIMS - Computer print-out claims presented to Mayor Cotant and Council. Councilman Wood moved to approve computer print-out claims as presented. Councilman Quick seconded, All council members voted in favor of motion. At 9:45 p.m., Councilman Wood moved to go into executive ~esalon meeting, to discuss personnel matters, as authorized by Idaho Code #67-2345 (b). Councilman Q~lick seconded. Roll Call. Vote~ Quick, yes; England, yes; Wood, yes; Gunter, yes. 100% of council members voted in favou of mott. on~ Discussion about increase in salaries for City Employees. No action or final decision wa~ mado, At 10:50 p.m., Councilman England moved, Councilman Gunter seconded, with full council approval to adjourn to regulau meeting. CITY EMPLOYEE PAY INCREASE Discussion about employee payroll increaso. Councilman Quick suggested employees be given on a quarterly statement explaining a breakdown of city benefits~ After discussion, Councilman Gunter moved to give city employees a raise of 4%. Councilman Quick seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion. PERSONNEL MATTER - Councilman Quick moved to reimburse 50% of Officer Brent Lusk expense on rehabilitation that occurred four years ago, subject to Attorney Holmes preparing an agreement, and Officer Brent Lusk signing the agreement. Councilman England seconded. All council member~ voted in favor of motion. At 10:52 p.m., Councilman Quick moved, Councilman Wood seconded, with full council approval to ad3o~l~n m~eting. Ron C. Conlin, City Clerk ~ Cotant, Mayor