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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08 14 1990 CM143 COUNCIL MEETING HINUTES August 14, 1990 Minutes of regular meeting held in the city municipal building, August 14, 1990. Present: Mayor John O. Cotant, Jr., Council members Leroy S. Quick, David A. Landon, W. Dean Wood, Attorney Thomas J. Holmes, Public Works Director Steven M. Smart and City Clerk Ron C. Conlin. Councilman Steven H. England was excused. Meeting was called to order at 7:31 p.m. by Mayor John O. Cotant. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Mayor John O. Cotant asked for corrections or additions to minutes of July 24, 1990. Councilman Landon moved to approve minutes of July 24, as read. Councilman Wood seconded. All council members present voted in favor of motion. 1990 PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCE ~339 - An ordinance of the City of Chubbuck amending Section 16,12.040 of the Chubbuck Code to conform with the sight triangle provision of Chubbuck Code Section 18,17,020 (a) as amended by Ordinance ~328, Mayor Cotant declared the public hearing open, asking for comments for or against the proposed ordinance. Mayor Cotant read Ordinance #339 in full for the first reading. There were no comments from the public. Mayor Cotant declared the public hearing closed, asking comments from the Council. PWD Smart said this ordinance modifies our current Ordinance ~328 to conform with State Code. After discussion, Councilman Landon moved to dispense with the rule of reading Ordinance ~339 on three separate days. Councilman Wood seconded. Roll Call Vote: Quick, yes; England, absent; Landon, yes; Wood; yes. Councilman Landon moved to adopt Ordinance #339 as read. Councilman Quick seconded. Roll Call Vote: Quick, yes; England, absent; Landon, yes; Wood, yes. OPEN SEALED BIDS TO SELL $500,000.00 GENERAL OBLIGATION FIRE PROTECTION BONDS, SERIES 1990 OF THE CITY OF CHUBBUCK - Jim Wrigley, First Security Bank was present and presented Mayor Cotant with three sealed bids to be opened. OPENED SEALED BIDS - NAME (Cont.) 145 INTEREST RATE QUOTED D.A. Davidson & Co. and Isaak Bank Investments (Denver) 6.980423~ First Security Bank 7.384475% Piper, daffray & Hopwood 7,0073% All bidders presented a $25,000.00 Good faith check with bid. After checking the bids for accuracy, Jim Wrigley suggested the Council accept D. A. Davidson & Co.'s low bid of 6.980423%. ORDINANCE ~340 - An ordinance authorizing the issuance and confirming the sale of $500,000. General Obligation Fire Protection Bonds, Series 1990, of the City of Chubbuck, Bannock County, Idaho, fixing the interest rates to be borne thereby, providing for the levy of taxes to pay principal of and interest on said bonds, providing for the use of the proceeds thereof, providing for a system of registration therefor, making certain findings and covenants in connection therewith, ratifying actions heretofore taken, making certain representations and certifications concerning the proceeds thereof, making certain representations and covenants concerning maintenance of the tax-exempt status of interest thereon under the federal tax laws, and providing for related matters. Jim Wrigley stated the.bond sale will close August 30, 1990. City has a choice of where the closing will be. City Council decided to conduct the bond closing at Chubbuck Council Chambers. Attorney Tom Holmes read through the proceedings outlined by Bond Counsel. Councilman Dean Wood introduced Ordinance ~340. Mayor Cotant read Ordinance $340 by title only. Councilman Quick moved to dispense with the rule of reading Ordinance $340 on three separate days. Councilman Wood seconded. Roll Call Vote: Quick, yes; England, absent; Landon, yes; Wood, yes. Mayor Cotant read Ordinance #340 by title only, for second reading. 147 ORDINANCE #340 - (cont.) Councilman Wood moved to adopt Ordinance #340 as read, Councilman Landon seconded, Roll Call Vote: Quick, yes; England, absent; Landon, yes; Wood, yes, Jim Wrigley asked the council to give some though to where the City will want the $500,000.00 invested at time of closing. Jim Wrigley stated he will need a schedule of how and when monies will be drawn on. These requests can be given to him at time of closing. FIRE DEPARTMENT AWARDS - Fire Chief Cary Campbell stated three members of the Fire Department have retired or moved. Among the three members, there are approx. 55 years service to the Chubbuck Fire Department. FC Campbell presented plaques to Kent Parrish, Jeff Barber and Councilman Dean Wood and thanked them for their service. Kent Parrish Jeff Barber Dean Wood 1968 - 1990 1974 - 1990 1974 - 1990 CLAIMS - Computer print-out and hand check claims presented to Mayor Cotant and Council. Councilman Quick moved to approve computer print-out and hand check claims as read. Councilman Landon seconded. All council members present voted in favor of motion. 1990 - 1991 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET - City Clerk Ron Conlin presented a proposed tentative budget and reminded Mayor Cotant and Council the 1990-1991 Tentative Budget should be adopted tonight and a time set for the public hearing. Discussion about raising registration fees for baseball, t- ball and girls softball. City Clerk Conlin was directed to add $10,000.00 to registration revenues for the 1990-1991 budget year. After discussion, Councilman Landon moved to adopt the 1990~ 91 Fiscal Year Tentative Budget as read with the addition of $10,000.00 to baseball registration revenues. Councilman Wood seconded. All council members present voted in favor of motion. 149 BASEBALL FIELDS AT COTANT PARK - RICHARD MEYERS - Richard Meyers, 4646 Teton was present to complain about baseballs hitting his car and house. The balls are coming from the south-east baseball diamond at Cotant Park. Hr. Meyers stated for the last several years they have suffered property damage. In the past they have absorbed the damage and said nothing, but now feel they cannot and should not have to suffer the damage. Hr. Meyers stated when he approached coaches and kids hitting the balls, some were very good, others were lust the opposite. Mr. Meyer made two suggestions to eliminate the problem: 1) Eliminate the diamond, and use the diamond for another use. 2) Place a tall fence, with signs stating the diamond is to be used for Mustang Teams only, (9 and 10 year olds). Mr. Meyers said most of the balls came over during this last tournament. Some adults go over after hours and use the diamond. Councilman Landon stated, next year the south-east diamond will not be used for practicing under any circumstances. Mayor Cotant suggested we make the south-east diamond a Mustang Field on]y, along with installing 2 or 3 signs stating, no one over the age of twelve years old, is allowed to play on the south-east diamond. The signs wi]] be instal]ed this week. DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY - Attorney Holmes drafted the following Declaration of Emergency. I, John O. Cotant, Jr., Mayor of the City of Chubbuck, Idaho, pursuant to Idaho Code 50-341, do herewith make the following declaration: FACTS A. The City of Chubbuck operates two garbage pickup trucks with one used as a back up. B. Last week one of the trucks suffered severe engine damage necessitating its replacement. C. In its prolected budget for the next fiscal year, the city has proposed the purchase of a new garbag9 truck at a total budgeted cost of approximately $85,000.00. D. The City has checked with various manufacturers and believes if a competitive bidding process is used to obtain a replacement garbage truck, delivery of the truck would not take place for approx, six months. 151 DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY - (Cont.) E. The City has further investigated other sources and has located a supplier that has a current inventory of garbage trucks with delivery in 30 days. F. This source has advised it cannot guarantee the inventory will remain in existence. G. The City believes it is necessary to have two operating trucks in order to adequately provide for timely, safe and sanitary pickup of garbage within the City of Chubbuck. H. The City further believes following the competitive bidding process of Idaho Code 50-341 will result in the City having only one truck with no backup available for an extended time period. I. The City further believes it to be in the best interest of the citizens of Chubbuck and to safeguard the health of its citizens by providing for timely and adequate garbage pickup, that an emergency be declared and that a replacement garbage truck be immediately ordered from the above-referenced supplier. I, John O. Cotant, Jr., Mayor of the City of Chubbuck, do herewith declare, pursuant to Idaho Code 50-341, that an emergency exists and that the immediate expenditure of public money is demanded by necessity to safeguard the life, health and property of the citizens of Chubbuck. I further, pursuant to said declaration, authorize the required sum of money to be expended in this emergency situation for purchase of a replacement garbage truck without compliance with Idaho Code 50-341. Public Works Director Smart presented the following choices: Leach #2R-2, 25 cyl. packer, constructed to the same specs, as our other two - $32,180.00. Ford CT-8000 cabover chassis equipped to our specs. - $53,700.00. Ford LNT-8000 reg. chassis - $51,500.00. International $48,200.00. Navistar 4900 reg. cab chassis PWD Smart stated because of the shorter turning radius of the cabover CT-8000, he recommended the CT-8000. Sanitation Worker Tom Mylar was present, and stated $183 Sani- truck is making strange noises, which could be the start of a problem. DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY - (Cont.) 153 Councilman Quick moved to approve the Declaration of Emergency. Councilman Landon seconded. All council members present voted in favor of motion. ~, SANITATION TRUCK PURCHASE - Councilman Landon moved to apFjrove purchase of Leach #2R-2 Packer - $32,180.00 and CT-8000 Ford cabover chassis - $53,700.00. Councilman Wood seconded. . All council members present voted in favor of motion. GENERAL DISCUSSION - Sue Parrish, 249 Parrish expressed concern about how much more the City of Chubbuck charges for sewer and water. Hrs. Parrish stated Chubbuck charges twice as much for sewer and water. At 9:35 p.m., with full Councilman Wood moved, Councilman Landon council approval to adjourn meeting. -~o~hn~O. Cotant, Mayor seconded, Ron C. Conlin, City Clerk August i~, 1990 Ma?-or Cotant and City Council, Last week, we experienced apren, etuFe failure of our older garbage truck. The engine pistons melted down. ~e are at a point ~hat the truck not only serves as a backup, but is used on e daily basis {o increase the efficiency of our crews. Beino ~'ithout it. especially at this time of year, increases the time oP pickup some and also pu~s us in }eopariy i~ {he primary unit were to also go down for maintenance or repair. After discussing the situation with Mayor Cotant, i have approached the vendor supplying the Leach 2R packers we use. I find that Leach (the nlanufacturer> has developed a strong relationship with ma3or dealer in its surrounding region such that a number of truck cab/chassis's are available ~or quick delivery. We can obtain within 30 days our choice of the following: ch 2R- 25 c'; packe~, constructed to ~he slke_cificati~P~s as our other two - d C~-SO cabover chassis equipped to our specifications Ford LNT-SO00 regular cab chassis, ditto, - about S51.500.00 international Navistar 4900 reg. cab chassis, ditto, - Because of the shorter turning radius of the cabover CT- ~ recommer~d that we pursue it. Steve.