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Home My WebLink About12 10 1991 CM197 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES December 10, 1991 Minutes of regular meeting held in the city municipal building, December 12th., 199~-~ Present: Mayor John O. Cotant, Council members Steven M. England, David A. Landon, W. Dean Wood, Attorney Thomas J. Holmes, Public Works Director Steven M. Smart and City Clerk Ron C. Conlin. Councilman Leroy S. Quick 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 November 12th., 1991. Councilman Wood moved to approve Regular Meeting Minutes of November 12th., 1991 as read. Councilman Landor seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion. PUBLIC HEARING - An application by Star Lebsack, 4692 Burley Drive for a change in Land Use District, to Industrial (I). Property is presently zoned Limited Residential (R-2). Mayor Cotant declared the public hearing open, asking for comments from the public. Delores Barrus, 4562 Burley stated she opposes the zoning change, because of the noise, offensive language, etc. Mrs. Barrus said they pound, hammer, spray paint cars after 11:00 Mayor Cotant suggested Mrs. Barrus contact the Police Department when they are disturbing the peace. Attorney Holmes said Mrs. Lebsack attended the Land Use & Development Meeting, stating the reason for the rezone application is to be legal while repairing vehicles. Attorney Holmes stated there were several people at the Land Use & Development Commission Meeting that expressed concern about more development on Burley Drive. Mayor Cotant declared the public hearing closed. Star Lebsack, 4692 Burley Drive was not present at the meeting. Mr. Lebsack did not have a representative present. After discussion, the council decided to table the zoning request until Mr. Star Lebsack can be present. Mayor Cotant explained to residents present, the Comprehensive Plans calls for the area to move towards light industrial. WINE 199 LICENSE APPLICATION - Stanley L. Thyberg, Idaho Unlimited, Pine Ridge Mall has applied to sell retail gift wine at Idaho Unlimited, Pine Ridge Mall. Mr, Thyberg said a lot of people request Idaho Wine in gift baskets to be mailed out for gifts. Mr, Thyberg said there is one little section, where the wine will be displayed in the Idaho Unlimited Store. Mr. Thyberg said the wine will not be displayed on the walls. Police Department approved the application. Councilman England moved to approve a wine license to Stanley L. Thyberg, Idaho Unlimited to sell wine in gift packages. Councilman Landor seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion. BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION - David Jenkins, Sandpoint, Idaho has applied for license to sell christmas trees at the Green Triangle Parking Lot. Police Department approved the business license application. Councilman Wood moved to approve a business license to David Jenkins, Jenkins and Son Christmas Trees to sell christmas trees at the Green Triangle Parking Lot. Councilman Landon seconded, All council members voted in favor of motion. PROPOSAL FROM HUNTER ENTERPRISES FOR GARBAGE COLLECTION SERVICES - Forrest Hunter Enterprises contacted PWD Smart, telling him he desires to give the City Council a proposal for garbage collection services in the City. Mr. Hunter presented a survey and proposal to the Council. Mr. Hunter proposes to use automated collection systems with 90 gallon plastic container on wheels for residential service and large 300 gallon plastic containers for commercial pickup service. He proposes to collect our garbage at a savings of about $70,000.00 per year. Mr. Hunter gave a report on the proposal, stating if a transfer station was to be built and the automation system was approved: 1. It would be a savings to the City - 20% of budget. 2. Insurance savings. 3. Cleaner environment 4. Give resident & business a garbage container. 5. Provide a bulky waste disposal. Discussion about salaries, retirement benefits, etc. Hunter Enterprises pays their employees. 201 HUNTER ENTERPRISES PROPOSAL FOR GARBAGE COLLECTION - (cont.) Mr. Hunter suggested the City own the ground and the building for the transfer station. PWD Smart stated the transfer station would be approx. 50' X 50' Discussion about costs of transfer station, Mr. Hunter was directed to get further information on retirement benefits, etc. then keep in touch with PWD ORDINANCE ¢363 - An ordinance repealing Chapter 12.04 "Surety Bonds" and enacting a new Chapter 12.04, "Permit to use city right-a-way"; providing for surety bonds to indemnify the city against liability. Mayor Cotant read Ordinance $363 by title only for second reading. Mayor Cotant expressed concern about the "Dig Line" Agreement. The following change on Page 2, 12.04.070 Paragraph b, should read: (The permittee's contractor must call the City a minimum of 48 hours before digging), instead of The City of Chubbuck is a "diq line" subscriber. The permittee's contractor must call 1-800-342-1585 before digging. Councilman Landon moved to dispense with the rule of reading Ordinance ¢363 on three separate days. Councilman England seconded. Roll Call Vote: England, yes; Landor, yes; Wood, yes; Quick, absent. Councilman Landon moved to adopt Ordinance ¢363 with the last sentence on Page 2, to read, "The permittee's contractor must call the City a minimum of 48 hours before digging", deleting the following: The City of Chubbuck is a "dig line" subscriber. The permittee's contractor must call 1-800-342- 1585 before digging. Councilman Wood seconded. Roll Call Vote: England, yes; Landor, yes; Wood, yes; Quick, absent. ORDINANCE - An ordinance adding Chapter 15.32 to the Chubbuck Municipal Code providing for new commercial uses of property to comply with existing ordinance regarding curb, gutter, sidewalk, streets and landscaping; amending Section 18.14.040 to bring it into harmony with Chapter 15.32. Councilman Wood expressed concern of putting the burden of cost of complying with existing ordinance regarding curb, gutter, sidewalk, streets and landscaping. Councilman Wood stated some businesses might not have the monies to comply with the ordinance, and not be able to make the move to Chubbuck. 2O3 ORDINANCE - CURB, GUTTER, SIDEWALK, STREETS AND LANDSCAPING - (cont.) Councilman Landon stated, if the City would have required this ordinance earlier, we might not have some of the problems we have now. Mayor Cotant suggested phasing the ordinance in over a 3 or 4 year period, this would help relieve concerns of initial costs on the new owners. Mayor Cotant expressed concern requiring curb, gutter and sidewalks in an industrial zone. Heavy equipment, trucks will break up the curb, gutter and sidewalk over a period of time. Kimm Waldrum, Pick-A-Flick stated he built his building seven years ago, he felt he met all ordinance requirements, now the City is requiring more of a green area. Mr. Waldrum said he planned a certain amount of parking places, if he is required to put more green area he will lose four parking spaces, which is needed. Mr, Waldrum said he is in favor of nice looking businesses, but, if we go too far, it is too much of an expense to the owners. Mr. Waldrum said he is working on complying with City request, he has presented a proposed plan, but has never received comments from the City. Attorney Holmes gave an explanation of where the City is on reviewing the proposed plans Mr. Waldrum presented. Mayor Cotant stated he is in favor of all businesses paving a parking lot. Councilman Landor expressed concern, requiring existing businesses in some instances, to comply with new ordinances. Councilman Wood stated he would be glad to review the proposed ordinance, and present suggestions and changes review at the first council meeting in January. for The Council tabled the proposed ordinance until the first meeting in January. VISION TRIANGLE ORDINANCE - An ordinance amending Section 18.12.040 (F) of the Chubbuck Municipal Code to the vision triangle restrictions on a driveway by a street right-of-way. Mayor Cotant read vision triangle ordinance in full for second reading. After discussion, the Council decided to table the vision triangle ordinance until the January 14th., 1991 Council Meeting. 2O5 APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENT OF LAND USE & DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEMBER - Mayor Cotant recommended approval of appointment of Ruben Robello, 556 Victor to the Land Use and Development Commission, term to expire, June 1, 1994. Councilman Landon moved to approve the appointment of Ruben Robello, 556 Victor a member of the Land Use and Development Commission, with term expiring, June 1, 1994. Councilman England seconded. All council members present voted in favor of motion. RENEWAL OF LIQUOR, WINE AND BEER LICENSES - for year of 1992. The Police Department approved the renewal of licenses to present holders of liquor, wine and beer licenses. Councilman England moved to approve the renewal of present beer, wine and liquor licenses including, Kimberly Nurseries and Zdaho Unlimited's wine licenses for the year of 1992, subject to the compliance of all requirements of the ordinance and statutes, as determined by the City Clerk. Councilman Wood seconded. All council members present voted in favor of motion. PERSONNEL POLICY DISCUSSION - Council decided to discuss the personnel policy at the January Council Meeting. CLAIMS Computer print-out claims presented to Mayor Cotant and Council. Councilman Wood moved to approve computer print-out claims as read. Councilman Landon seconded. All council members present voted in favor of motion. ORDINANCE ~364 An ordinance vacating Canindagua Road lying between Block 4 and 5 of Bar X Tracts Subdivision to Bannock County. Mayor Cotant read Ordinance ~364 in full for the first reading. Councilman Landon moved to dispense with the rule of reading Ordinance ¢364 in three separate days. Councilman Wood seconded. Roll Call Vote: Quick, absent; England, yes; Landon, yes; Wood, yes. Councilman England moved to adopt Ordinance ~364 as read. Councilman Wood seconded. Roll Call Vote: Quick, absent; England, yes; Landon, yes; Wood, yes. At 9:55 p.m., with full Councilman England moved, Councilman Wood council approval to adjourn meeting. Ron C. Conlin, City Clerk 2O7 seconded, ;John O. Cotant, Mayor