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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08 11 1992 CMCOUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 173 August 11, 1992 Minutes of regular meeting held in the city municipal building, August 11, 1992. Present: Mayor John O. Cotant, Council members Leroy S. Quick, Steven M. England, W. Dean Wood, Attorney Thomas J. Holmes, Public Works Director Steven M. Smart and City Clerk Ron C. Conlin. Councilman David A. Landor was excused. Meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Cotant. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Mayor Cotant asked for corrections or additions to regular meeting minutes of July 28, 1992 and special meeting minutes of August 4, 1992. Councilman Wood moved to approve regular meeting minutes of July 28, 1992 as read. Councilman England seconded. All council members present voted in favor of motion. Councilman England moved to approve special meeting minutes of August 4, 1992 as read. Councilman Wood seconded. All council members present voted in favor of motion. ORDINANCE ~380 - An ordinance granting to Intermountain Gas Company a thirty (30) year extension to its franchise to construct, maintain and operate a gas transmission and d~stribution system; providing for the use of streets and alleys, and rules governing the same, subjecting the grantee to all powers of the C~ty; setting forth the rules of the franchise and grant; providing for the right of inspection by the city of grantee's plans, accounts, and books; requiring grantee to furnish certain maps; setting forth the annual payment to the city, and the filing of annual reports with the city; requiring grantee to indemnify city, and file evidence of insurance; requiring compliance with safety regulations; forth an agreement not to compete, reserving power of eminent domain; providing for surrender of franchise; granting right to salvage; requiring written acceptance; providing for consent to sale, assignment or lease; providing for payment of publication cost; setting forth penalties and forfeitures, separability and repeal. Mayor Cotant read Ordinance ¢380 by title only foF the first reading, Councilman Quick moved to dispense with the rule of readqng Ordinance ~380 on three separate days. Councilman England seconded. Roll Call Vote: Quick, yes; England, yes; Landor, absent; Wood, yes. Councilman Wood moved to adopt Ordinance ¢380 as presented, Councilman Quick seconded. Roll Call Vote: Quick, yes; 175 ORDINANCE ¢380 - (cont.) England, yes; Landon, absent; Wood, yes. 1992-93 FISCAL YEAR TENTATIVE BUDGET - Mayor Cotant and Council invited comment from residents, in regards to an increase on property taxes, water, sewer and sanitation rates on the 1992- 93 Fiscal Year Budget. R.M. Dory, 5049 Whltaker Rd. stated he thinks we have one of the best Police Departments in the State, no complaints, but, expressed concern about this size of a budget increase. John Oborn, 4571 Hawthorne Rd. suggested businesses pay more to cover the costs they create. Mr. Oborn felt the increase is too much all at once. Gary Cummings, Whitaker Rd. asked where the tax revenue from a Wal-Mart goes, this should be enough to cover the increased costs. Chief Rowland felt Pine R~dge Mall, Shopko, etc., do not pay as much as they cost the City. Harold Thompson, 4648 Sawtooth Lane suggested were use the Reserve Program to help with costs. There are liability concerns when using reserves or officers that are not trained properly. Charles Piquet, 765 Canal St. suggested the budget be Increased a little each year, rather than all at once. Craig Parr~sh, E. Chubbuck Rd. asked ~f there has been that much of an increase in crqme, Mr. Parrish said ten years ago the population was ?00 people less, we d~d not require near as many officers. Chief Rowland stated the Pine Ridge Mall made a large impact on the Police Department without the population growth. Mate Sorensen, 101 Henry felt the City has twice as many vehicles as Bannock County, with about the same amount of employees, can there be some savings there. Chief Rowland stated the Chubbuck Police Department is doing a good job turning the cars. Chief Rowland said this budget reflects adding new equipment every year. Chief Rowland explained the D.A.R.E. Program. Chief Rowland thought we need to find a better collection system than property tax, but, for now this is what we have. Discussion about impact of 1% Initiative on the City Budget. 177 1992-93 FISCAL YEAR TENTATIVE BUDGET - (cont.) - Mr. Dory suggested the City require businesses pay more their business creates more of a problem than other businesses. Gerd Dixon, 715 Victor suggested the raise be phased instead of implementing it all at once. Chief Rowland said with Wal-Mart coming in he knows what is going to happen. Chief Rowland explained several of problems occurring. Richard Webb, Asst. Chief of Police reported several statistics. Chief Rowland stated the City is trying all ways to raise revenue, including grants, contributions, etc. Chief Rowland gave an explanation on line items that include increases. Mr. Doty felt businesses should make more of an effort to take care of their own shoplifting, theft, etc. problems, rather than the tax payers picking up the bill. Mayor Cotant asked for other comments, there was none. Cotant thanked residents for attending the Budget Meeting, stating the next Budget Town Meeting w~ll be, Tuesday August 18, 1992 at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Town Councilman England moved to approve the 1992-93 Tentative Fiscal Year Budget as presented, setting the Public Hearing for adoption of the 1992-93 "Annual Appropriations Ordinance" on Tuesday, August 25, 1992 at 7:30 p.m. Councilman Quick seconded. All council members present voted in favor of motion. CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALKS ON WEST CHUBBUCK ROAD - PWD Smart was directed to send letters to four residents on W. Chubbuck Rd. advising them there will be discussion on the requirement they install sidewalks on their property, at the August 11, 1992 Council Meeting. Karl Wurthrlch, 4308 Joy St., George Longobardo, 628 W. Chubbuck Rd., Mark Walsh, 608 W. Chubbuck Rd and D. L. Moser, 638 W. Chubbuck Rd. received letters advisin9 them of the meeting, Mr. Walsh stated he could not understand why the City is asking him to install a sidewalk, but, not requiring everyone without sidewalks in the City, install them. Mr. Walsh stated he will be glad to install sidewalks, if Mayor Cotant, Councilman Quick and everyone else without sidewalks 179 CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALKS ON WEST CHUBBUCK ROAD - [cont.) install them. Mayor Cotant explained the four homes on W, Chubbuck Rd. were required to install sidewalks at the time they were built, but, for some reason they were never installed, now is the time to get them Installed. Other areas in the City do not have sidewalk, but, they were not required for one reason or another. Mayor Cotant stated the City will help in the excavation, and removal of debris, the property is required to install the sidewalk. Councilman Quick moved to direct PWD Smart to contact and advise property owners not at meeting of the decision, City will proceed wlth the joint effort between the City and property owner, to install sidewalks at 638 W. Chubbuck Rd., 608 W Chubbuck Road, 628 W. Chubbuck Rd and 4308 Joy St. City will excavate, property owner is responsible bo install the concrete and finish. Councilman Wood seconded. All council members present voted in favor of motion, PETITION The following petition was presented to the Council stating a concerned about the eminent high fire danger caused by the vast accumulation of very tall sagebrush, weeds and other growth on the property located directly behind the homes located on the west side of Elizabeth St. The petition stated it is mandatory that action be taken immediately by either the owners of the property or the City of Chubbuck to remove said accumulation of sagebrush, weed, etc. Sixteen homeowners signed the petition. Annette Weighall, 4967 Elizabeth presented and explained the concerns mentioned in the petition. Mrs. Weighall stated Robert Johannsen, (property owner) has been contacted, and advised of the problem, he said he will not do anything about it now. Mr. Johannsen 1s living in Idaho Falls, Mr. Johannsen is not planning to build homes on the property at this time. Mayor Cotant stated the City will contact Mr. Johannsen and get the concerns taken care of. PROPOSED IMPOUND, OWNER RELEASE, ADOPTION, SPAY AND NEUTER FEES FOR THE ANIMAL CONTROL SHELTER - Attorney Holmes stated he will present a proposed resolution regarding impound, owner release, adoption, spay and neuter fees at the August 25, 1992 Council Meeting. 181 CLAIMS - Computer print-out claims presented to Mayor Cotant and Council for review, Councilman Wood moved to approve the computer print-out claims as presented. Councilman England seconded. All council members present voted in favor of motion. GENERAL DISCUSSION Karl Wurthrich, 4308 Joy suggested a paved walkway be provided along Hawthorne Rd. PWD Smart stated there ]s an effort underway on a community basis, to establish a bike lane plan. Hopefully the City can get some Federal Funding, Mr. Wurthrich felt the bike paths are more of a priority than requiring residents to install sidewalks· R.M. Dory asked for the procedure to expand his mobile home court on Whitaker Rd, Mr. Doty was directed to come to City Offices in the morning. At 10:40 p,m·, with full Councilman Quick moved, Councilman Wood seconded, council present approval, to adjourn meeting. Ron C. Conlin, City Clerk