HomeMy WebLinkAbout12 11 1990 CM COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
December 11, 1990
Minutes of regular meeting held in the city municipal
December 11, 1990.
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building,
Present: Mayor John O. Cotant, Council members Leroy S. Quick,
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.
Meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor John O. Cotant.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Mayor Cotant asked for corrections or
additions to the minutes of November 27, 1990.
Councilman Wood moved to approve minutes of November 27, 1990
as read. Councilman Landon seconded. All council members voted
in favor of motion.
PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE ¢351 - An ordinance amending Chapter
18.14 (d) and 18.08.040 (b) of the Chubbuck Municipal Code to
change the front yard setback areas in commercial and
industrially zoned areas to 10 feet and to increase the
required landscaping strip between the right of way and off
street parking area vehicular use area or structure to 10
feet.
Mayor Cotant read Ordinance ~351 by title.
Mayor Cotant declared the public hearing open. There being no
comments, for or against, Mayor Cotant declared the hearing
closed.
Councilman Quick moved to dispense with the rule of reading
Ordinance ~351 on three separate days. Councilman Wood
seconded. Roll Call Vote: Quick, yes; England, absent; Landon,
yes; Wood, yes.
Councilman Landon moved to adopt Ordinance ¢351 as read.
Councilman Quick seconded. Roll Call Vote: Quick, yes;
England, absent; Landon, yes; Wood, yes.
ORDINANCE ¢352 An ordinance adding Chapter 15.32, "Idaho
Residential Energy Standards," to the Chubbuck Municipal Code.
Mayor Cotant read Ordinance ¢352 if full.
Councilman Wood said he talked to two builders that will be
affected by this ordinance, the builders said builders in the
City pretty much meet these standards now.
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ORDINANCE ~352 - (cont.)
Councilman Wood moved to dispense with the rule of reading
Ordinance ~352 on three separate days. Councilman Quick
seconded. Roll Call Vote: Quick, yes; England, absent; Landon,
yes; Wood, yes.
Councilman Quick moved to adopt Ordinance ~352 as read.
Councilman Wood seconded. Roll Call Vote: Quick, yes; England,
absent; Landon, yes; Wood, yes.
RENEWAL OF LIQUOR, WINE AND BEER LICENSES - for year of 1991. The
Police Department have approved the renewal of licenses to
present holders of liquor, wine and beer licenses.
Councilman Quick moved to approve renewal of beer, wine and
liquor licenses for the year of 1991, subject to the
compliance of all requirements of the ordinance and statutes,
as determined by the City Clerk. Councilman Landon seconded.
All council members voted in favor of motion.
ACCIDENT CLAIM -
was hit by
damage. Mr.
Manual Saiz, 4640 Tahoe Place stated his vehicle
a Chubbuck Po]ice Car, causing approx. $200.00
Saiz is asking the City to pay the damages.
Asst. Chief of Police Jerry Rowland said the Chubbuck Police
Officer was at fault, in causing the accident.
Councilman England moved to turn the claim to City
Insurance Co. for payment. Councilman Landon seconded.
council members voted in favor of motion.
All
BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION - Gene Kelly, Banks, Oregon has
applied for license to sell christmas trees at the Green
Triangle Parking Lot.
Police and Fire Departments approved the application.
Councilman Wood moved to approve a business license to Gene
Kelly, Banks, Oregon to sell christmas trees at the Green
Triangle Parking Lot. Councilman Landon seconded. All council
members voted in favor of motion.
CLAIMS - Computer print-out and hand check claims presented to
Mayor Cotant and Council.
City Clerk Conlin stated the hand-check claims are a result
of a bid received on an abandon vehicle. Denny Jones received
the bid for $1,2OO.00. The tow & storage bill owed to Dennys
Wrecker, is $939.50, with the remaining monies going to the
State Abandon Vehicle Fund in Boise.
CLAIMS - (cont.)
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Councilman England moved to approve computer print-out and
hand check claims as read. Councilman Landon seconded. All
council members voted in favor of motion.
ORDINANCE - An ordinance adding Chapter 15.32 to the Chubbuck
Municipal Code providing for new commercial uses of property
to comply with existing ordinances regarding curb, gutter,
sidewalk, streets and landscaping; amending Section 18.14.O40
to bring it into harmony with Chapter 15.32.
Mayor Cotant read ordinance in full for first reading.
Councilman Wood expressed concern of cost to a potential
business. Councilman Wood said the cost might discourage a
business locating in the City.
Councilman Landon stated the ordinance will improve looks of
the City.
After discussion, the Council decided to table the ordinance
until the January 8, 1990 council meeting.
CHUBBUCK PRIDE CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION AWARDS - Hayor Cotant
presented Nate and LuAnn Palagi, Scott Street, Ralph and
Connie Talbot, 627 Scott and Dale and Lanes Bybee, 586 Scott
with Chubbuck Pride Jackets for christmas decorations on and
around their house every year.
Leonard and Linda Wickhorst were present to receive Chubbuck
Pride Jackets for work on christmas decorations at City
Hall. The Union Pacific Railroad donated material, Leonard
welded the material to reindeer, sleigh, etc.
Lamar and Lea Armstrong were present to receive Chubbuck Pride
Jackets, for their participation in Chubbuck Days Celebration
every year. The Armstrongs lend the City, the 1931 Model A
Truck the City Council rides on, in the Chubbuck Days Parade.
Chubbuck Pride Chairwoman Mary Harker said
Christmas Lighting contest will be announced,
the Idaho State Journal, December 20, 1990.
the Chubbuck
and printed in
REPORT ON EPA IDAHO RADIONUCLIDE STUDY - PWD Smart passed to Mayor
Cotant and Council an EPA update on the Idaho Radionuclide
Study. PWD Smart said the EPA is reviewing the Study. PWD
Smart said, it will be good if Mayor Cotant and Council
take time to give comments to the Science Advisory Board on
the review.
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EPA IDAHO RADIONUCLIDE STUDY - (cont.)
PWD Smart suggested the council make a motion to rescind the
previous decision, to not use or permit use of slag in the
city until the study is finally reviewed.
Councilman England moved to rescind council decision, to not
use, or permit use of slag on city streets, during winter
months until such time the City gets a ruling from the EPA.
Councilman Landon seconded. All council members voted in favor
of motion.
At 8:20 p.m., Councilman Landon moved, Councilman Quick seconded,
with full council approval to adjourn meeting.
~Cotant, Mayor
Ron C. Conlin, City Clerk