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Home My WebLink About03 24 1987 CM43 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES March 24, 1987 Minutes of a regular meeting held in the city muni:aipal building, March 24, 1987. Present: Mayor John O. Cotant, Jr., Councilmembers Becky A. Hopkins, Leroy S. Quick, Steven M. England, Boyd L. Fullmer, Attorney B. Lynn Winmill, Engineer Steven M. Smart and City Clerk Ron C. Conlin. Meeting called to order by Mayor Cotant at 7:31 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Mayor Cotant asked for corrections and additions to the minutes of March 10, 1987. Councilman England moved to approve the minutes of March 10, 1987 with the following corrections and additions: Page 35, last paragraph should read "Councilman England moved"- Page 37, Delete paragraph 4 of Police Service Dog discussion, duplication - Page 37, Addition to discussion;"Before Police Service Dog is used with other entities, additional liability insurance requirements will be discussedU. Councilwoman Hopkins seconded. All councilmembers voted in favor of motion. COMPLAINT - GAT PROBLEM ON LISH - Mrs. Cathy Oiterong, 4812 Lish was present to complain about a cat problem at the apartment complex on Lish Street. Mrs. Oiterong stated she had set traps and caught several cats, but the problem still exists. Mrs. Oiterong said the lids on the dumpsters used in the apartment complex are never closed and contribute to the problem. After discussion the Council decided to direct city officials to contact the manager of the apartment complex and advise him of the problem. Mayor Cotant said the problem would be discussed with the Police Department at Staff Meeting. DAMAGE AT 517 BLUEBIRD WHILE FLUSHING SEWERS - Mrs. Bessie Lish was present to explain the damage at her resident at 517 Bluebird while she was on ~acatio~a~t . week. Mrs. [ish said that upon returning home she found a disaster in their two bath- rooms. Dirty to~let water and toilet tissue was blown all over. A neighbor was watching the home and found the damage. Mrs. Lish presented a bid from K & L Chembrite for $80.00 to clean the rooms. Engineer Smart gave a report on what might of caused the damage. Engineer Smart said we are not sure of what caused the problem, that this was the first time anything like this had happened. After discussion the Council was in agreement to pay the claim and refer the claim to City Insurance. Co. Councilman Fullmer suggested city employees check under the mobile homes to make 45 DAMAGE AT 517 BLUEBIRD WHILE FLUSHING SEWERS - (Cont.) sure there is no other damage. LIQUOR CATERING PERMIT - Cotton Tree Inn, 1415 Bench Rd. has applied for a liquor catering permit to cater an event for the National Association of Social Workers on April 9, 10, and 11, 1987 with hours being 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. each day. The Cotton Tree Inn is requesting the event be held at the Little Tree Inn, 133 West Burnside. Councilman Fullmer moved to approve a liquor catering permit to the Cotton Tree Inn to cater an event for the National Association of Social Workers on April 9, lO-:and 11, 1987 from 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. each day.at the Little Tree Inn. Councilwoman Hopkins seconded. All councilmembers voted in favor of motion. LIQUOR CATERING PERMIT - Cotton Tree Inn, 1415 Bench Road has applied for a liquor catering permit to cater an event for the Tack & Saddle Auction on March 31, 1987 from 4:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. at the Little Tree Inn, 133 Burnside. Councilman Quick moved to approve a liquor catering permit to the Cotten Tree Inn to cater an event for the Tack & Saddle Auction, held on March 31, 1987 from 4:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. at the Little Tree Inn. Councilman England seconded. All councilmembers voted in favor of the motion. IDAHO TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT FOR BRIDGE INSPECTION AGREEMENT - Engineer Smart reported that in his talking with Forgsen-Perkins they found that the bridge over James Ave. & HawthorneRd~i~eligible for inspection, with total funding from the State and Federal Governments. The State of Idaho has asked the City of Chubbuck to enter into agreement, enabling the State to inspect the bridge with the State & Federal Governments funding the project.~ Councilwoman Hopkins moved to direct Mayor Cotant to enter into the State/Local Agreement for Bridge Inspection. Councilman Quick seconded. All councilmembers voted in favor of motion. 1985-86 FISCAL YEAR AUDIT - Scott Jones, City Auditor was present to report on the 1985-86 Fiscal Year Audit. Mr. Jon~suggested the Council defer acceptance of the 1985-86 audit until the April 14, 1987 Council Meeting, so the Council would have a chance to look at the audit. REPORT OF CITY OFFICIAL - Fire Chief Cary Campbell was present to express concerns about the Land Use Ordinance. Considerable discussion about various aspects of the Land Use Ordinance. Some of the items discussed was: Definition of "Cluster" as referred to in the Lahd Use Ordinance. Home Occupations. Discussion about proposed changes in the State Fireworks Code. Fire Chief Campbell to report at a later date. 47 REPORT OF CITY OFFICIAL - FIRE CHIEF CARY CAMPBELL - (Cont.) Discussion about the Hazardous Waste Material Report presented at the Cities- County Meeting. CLAIMS - Computer print-out and Handcheck claims have been presented to Mayor Cotant and Council. Councilwoman Hopkins questioned the handcheck claim for Family Practice Group for several psychological reports for Dale Hailstone for the amount of $347.50. After discussion Councilman Fullmer moved to approve the Computer print-out and Handcheck claims as read. The Council directed City Clerk to present claim for Family Practice Group ($347.50),to City Group. Insurance Co. (Blue Cross). Councilman England seconded. All councilmembers voted in favor of motion. SEWER AND WATER UTILITY RATES - Engineer Steve Smart pre~ented water & sewer utility soeadsheets~ to Mayor Cotant a~d Council. Engineer Smart reviewed potential rate increase with the Council. After reviewing the Sewer Fund Balance the Council felt that since the Sewer Fund Balance is showing a minus consistently, the sewer rate for residential users should be raised to $10.00. After reviewing the Water Fund Balance , the Council decided to raise the useage fee on water to .42 per 1000 gallons. Engineer Smart gave a report on several Capital Improvement Projects. Attorney Winmill stated he would prepare resolutions reflecting the above deci~sions and~prese§t them at the April 14, 1987 Council Meeting. GENERAL DISCUSSION - 1) POLICE COMPUTER - Councilman Quick gave a report on the computer situation in the Police Department. The problem is getting resolved. Computerland is going to stand behind the computer they originally sold the City. They are giving the City 100% credit. 2) PARRISH PROPERTY - NORTH OF CITY OFFICES - Council discussed at the last Counci Meeting, presenting Rodney Parrish a final offer on the purchase of the land. The final offer would include costs to condemn. Councilman Fullmer suggested the City contact Rodney Parrish and tell him the City has determined, because of tile nature of the situation, everything considered the City will purchase the property for $54,000.00, and give Mr. Parrish the flexability to determine the pa3mlent terms. If this does not meet with approval, the council does not want to subject the citizenry to anymore tax monies exposed.:The City of Chubbuck does not have an immediate need for the land at this time. Attorney Winmill will draft a letter and send it to Mr. Rodney Parrish. 3) JOINT CITIES-COUNTY MEETING IN APRIL.- Councilman Fullmer reported there was dicussion~about inviting a Fort Hall Tribal Representative to be at the Joint Cities-County Meeting in April,~and all future meet~ngs~ City Clerk said he would call the Fort Hall Tribe and inform them of the April Meeting. 49 GENERAL DISCUSSION - (Cont.) Discussion about the Hazardous Waste Material Report. Councilman Fullmer said it was decqded at the Cities-County Meeting, the material would be reviewed and presented on the April Meeting for discussion, so approval could be made. The Hazardous Waste Representatives were asked to present ideas on funding & budgeting for approval. The Cities-County Meeting should also include further discussion relative to the Centennial Committee. FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY was presented to Mayor Cotant and Council. At 10:30 p.m., Councilman Quick moved, Councilman Fullmer seconded, with full council approval to adjourn the meeting. ~or Ron C. Conlin, City Clerk