HomeMy WebLinkAbout06 12 1979 CM COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 103
June 12, 1979
Minutes of the regular council meeting held in the city municipal building
June 12, 1979,
Present: Mayor John O. Cotant~ Jr., Councilmen Boyd L. Fullmer, Dwain A. Kinghorn,
Earl L. Romriell, Attorney Donald L. Burnett, Jr., Engineer Steven M. Smart,
City Clerk Vera C. Armstrong. Councilman LeRoy S. Quick excused because of
being out of town.
Meeting called to order at 8:00 p.m. by Mayor Cotant.
Mayor Cotant asked for any corrections or additions to minutes of May 22, 24 and
29th.
Councilman Romriell asked for an addition to minutes of May 22, page 95,
under General Discussions (7) Thermal Energy -"That Steve Smart be
authorized to pursue thermal energy, by checking the land owners that
have it to see what might be available to the city, to develop for energy."
Councilman Kinghorn moved to accept minutes of May 22, May 24 and May 29
as amended and written. Councilman Romriell seconded motion with all
councilmen voting in favor.
PUBLIC HEARING - VACATION OF CIRCLE IN STREET - The city has received a
request from Charlie Frasure for the vacation of Circle In Street so
that the Chubbuck Plaza developers will be able to develop a small
shopping center without Circle In street being ~n the center of development.
Mayor Cotant expressed a need for block streets off Yellowstone.
Mr. Frasure told council that Afton Street would extend north to the
northern part of the mobile home park. Mr. Frasure added that he and
John Murray are making arrangements to purchase property to the north
and that they plan to extend a road from Yellowstone into this property
and that they would be willing to gravel the street.
Mayor Cotant suggested the hearing matter be tabled so that the council
would have the opportunity to study the general plans in the area before
making a decision.
Councilman Fullmer moved that the public hearing on the vacation of Circle
In Street be tabled until the June 26 meeting to allow further research.
Councilman Kinghorn seconded motion and all councilmen voted in favor.
BICENTENNIAL PARK RESTROOMS - Dean Peterson, 5732 Eve asked the mayor and council if they had decided not to move the restrooms at the park.
Mayor Cotant told Mr. Peterson that it appears the city will not be able
to move the restrooms.
Mr. Fred Lloyd, 5716 Eve, was also present and concerned, as his lot
also borders the restroom area.
Mayor Cotant asked Mr. Peterson and Mr. Lloyd if they thought a screening
fence would solve the problem for them. Mr. Lloyd said he thought he
would like a fence and Mr. Peterson said he wasn't sure a fence would be the
answer for him, that he was concerned about the traffic in area because of
the restroom location as much as anything else.
Mayor Cotant told Mr, Peterson and Mr. Lloyd the city would like to go out
and look the situation over to determine what might be the best solution
to their problem.
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ORDINANCE #203 - establishing the time, place, etc. for council meetings was read in full by Mayor Cotant.
Councilman Fullmer moved to dispense with rule of reading ordinance
on three separate days. Councilman Rom~iell seconded motion. Roll call
vote: Fullmer, yes; Kinghorn, yes; Romriell, yes.
Councilman Kinghorn moved to adopt Ordinance #203, establishing the
time, place, etc. of regular council meetings. Councilman Romriell
seconded motion. Roll call vote: Fullmer, yes; Kinghorn, yes; Romriell,
yes.
ORDINANCE #204 - declaring the Idaho State Journal as the official newspaper
of the city of Chubbuck was read in full by Mayor Cotant.
Councilman Romriell moved to dispense with the rule of reading ordinance
on three separate days. Councilman Fullmer seconded motion. Roll call
vote: F~llmer, yes; Kinghorn, yes; Romriell, yes.
Councilman Fullmer moved to adopt Ordinance #204 - declaring the Idaho
State Journal as the official newspaper of the City of Chubbuck. Councilman
Kinghorn seconded motion. Roll call vote: Fullmer, yes; Kinghorn, yes;
Romriell, yes.
ORDINANCE #202 - Councilman Kinghorn made the motion to designate the
referendum and initiative ordinance adopted May 8, 1979 as #202
instead of #201, as formerly numbered. Councilman Romriell seconded
motion with all councilmen voting in favor.
RESOLUTION 5-79 - Declaring that the public interest is served by the
adoption of increasingly strict air pollution standards by the Idaho
Department of Health and Welfare was read in full by Mayor Cotant.
Councilman Romriell moved to adopt Resolution 5-79, concerning air
pollution standards. Councilman Kinghorn seconded motion. Roll call
vote: Fullmer, yes; Kinghorn, yes; Romriell, yes.
BRISCOE SUBDIVISION - Franklin Briscoe, developer, asked if an arrangement
could be made so building permits can be issued in the subdivision.
Mr. Briscoe said he has contracted with Bannock Paving to do the street
work and with Mr. Horton for the curb and gutter.
Mr. Briscoe said he would offer to place some deeds in escrow as a
guarantee that streets will be finished.
A thorough discussion followed concerning the issuance of building
permits in subdivisions when streets are not completed. The present
ordinance does not require that streets be finished prior to issuing
building permits. Attorney Burnett reminded the council that the
subdivision has received final acceptance and Mr. Briscoe has recorded
the plat, therefore the streets are dedicated public rights-of-way.
Mayor and council approved for Mr. Briscoe to place some lots in
escrow to guarantee that the streets will be completed.
Attorney Burnett informed Mr. Briscoe that the agreement should state
that the deeds are to be held by escrow agent until the Chubbuck City
Engineer has delivered to the escrow agent a notification that city
has accepted the finished streets.
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FIREWORKS PERMITS - Galaxie Fireworks and the Chubbuck Jaycees have applied
for permits to sell safe and sane fireworks.
Attorney Burnett and Councilman Fullmer reviewed the insurance certificates.
Councilman Fullmer noted that the Chubbuck Jaycees's insurance certificate
did not name the city of Chubbuck as an additional insured party.
The city clerk was asked to specify to Galaxie Fireworks the dates which
the fireworks sales are allowed.
Councilman Kinghorn moved to approve the Galaxie Fireworks Permit and
also the Chubbuck Jaycee's permit, when the proper insurance rider has
been provided. Councilman Romriell seconded motion. All councilmen
voted in favor.
GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE AND FALSE ARREST INSURANCE - Councilman Fullmer
reported to council that there is no coverage broader than what Safeco
offers the city, also that Mr. Howell is pursuing the approach of
checking into coverages and costs of other carriers.
Mayor Cotant asked Councilman Fullmer to check into these two insurance
coverages for the city's general liability and false arrest insurance
and make a report and recommendation to the council at the next council
meeting.
SOUTHEAST COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS - Mayor Cotant told council there may be
an advantage of being a member of the council of governments because of
commenting on grant applications, however, he has been told the comments
do not count. Mayor added some research is going into national council
of governments and that more information will be available later on to
make a good judgement as to rejoining the council of governments. Mayor
told council the city did not budget for any membership dues for this
fiscal year.
Mayor and council decided to consider the option of rejoining at the
beginning of the new fiscal year. Mayor Cotant said he would direct a letter
to this effect to the Southeast Idaho Council of Governments.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT presented to mayor and council.
CLAIMS TO BE PAID IN JUNE PRESENTED to mayor and council.
Claims discussed; Hawthorne Veterinary bill; to bid the purchase of
baseball and softball equipment; a suggestion of charging $100.00 for
second year baseball sponsorship; a suggestion for little league to run
a concession stand to raise money to help finance costs; trenching bid
on Bicentennial Park - quote for .195:- charged .215, engineer to check
this claim.
Councilman Romriell moved to pay the claims presented including a $4,000.00
claim to G. K. Machinery for rental of Case Model 680 G Backhoe, but to
exclude the Fullmer-Miller Insurance claim. Councilman Fullmer seconded
motion with all councilmen voting in favor.
Councilman Romriell moved to approve the claim of Fullmer-Miller Insurance
of $1,359.28. Councilman Kinghorn seconded motion. Councilman Romriell
and Kinghorn voted in favor. Councilman Fullmer abstained from voting
because of an interest in the claim.
TCD INVESTMENT - City Clerk informed mayor and council of her intention 109
to invest $100,000 into Time Certificates of Deposit from the
Waterworks Fund.
BACKHOE PURCHASE - The city has been corresponding with G. K. Machinery
concerning the acceptance of bid for the Case Model 680 G backhoe. Attorney
Burnett reported that he and the attorney for G. K. Machinery have
agreed that the city will pay a rental fee to G. K. Machinery for the
time the city used the Case machine and the city will reject the acceptance
of bid. The Case Backhoe has not proved satisfactory in its performance.
Councilman Romriell made motion to accept the bid of Elliot Industrial for
the John Deere Model 510 backhoe as being the next most responsible bid
to the city and authorize the mayor and city engineer to execute a
contract and a purchase order for the equipment specified in the bid.
Councilman Kinghorn seconded motion. All councilmen voted in favor.
Attorney Burnett instructed clerk to type on check to G. K. Machinery that
check of $4,000.00 is in payment of rental on Case Model 680 G Backhoe
and settlement of all claims related thereto and also advised city to
wait until check is cashed before purchase order is issued for the John
Deere machine.
SANITATION - Mayor Cotant asked that a letter be sent out to businesses
informing them of ordinance requiring that all businesses must subscribe
to the sanitary service system of the city.
GENERAL DISCUSSIONS: 1. Railroad Croassing Signal and Paving project.
2. Regrassing of sewer easement on Long property, 131Hiway Avenue.
Council approved for this work to be done.
3. Fire Agreement to Kruse Insurance.
4. County fire truck, Mayor to contact North Bannock County
Commissioners in regards to the truck.
5. Appreciation to be noted for efforts for spring clean-up.
Councilman Romriell moved, Kinghorn seconded, With all councilmen
approving.
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