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COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
February 24`h, 2004
Minutes of a regular meeting held at the Chubbuck City Council Chambers, February 24`h, 2004.
Present: Mayor John O. Cotant, Council members Leroy S. Quick, Steven M. England, Marvin
C. Gunter, Kent Kearns, 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 Cotant.
PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG - Flag Presentation by Troop #140.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Mayor Cotant asked for corrections and additions to the Special
Meeting Minutes of February 10`h, 2004 and Regular Meeting Minutes of February 10`h,
2004.
Councilman Kearns moved to approve Special Meeting Minutes of February 10`h, 2004
and Regular Meeting Minutes of February 10`h, 2004 as read, with correction of typos,
Councilman Quick seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion.
DAY CARE FACILITY LICENSE APPLICATION - Shiela L. Chandler, Chandler Day Care,
214 James, Chubbuck, Idaho has applied for a day care facility license to operate a day
care facility at 214 James.
All departments recommended approval of the day care facility license.
Councilman England moved to grant a day care facility license to Shiela L. Chandler,
Chandler Day Care to operate a day care facility at 214 James, Councilman Kearns
seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion.
DAY CARE FACILITY LICENSE APPLICATION - Youlinda Thane, 211 Circle Inn, #51 has
applied for a day care facility license to operate a day care facility at 211 Circle Inn Drive
#51 to babysit her grandchild.
All departments recommended approval of the day care facility license.
Councilman Kearns moved to grant a day care facility license to Youlinda Thane to
operate a day care facility at 211 Circle Inn Drive, Space #51, Councilman England
seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion.
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COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - (cont.)
February 24th, 2004
URBAN RENEWAL PROJECTS - PWD Smart presented costs on proposed Urban Renewal
Projects:
Park Lawn Intersection $66,405.25
Yellowstone Widening $21,749.50
PWD Smart gave a report on the meeting with residents on the reconstruction of
Hawthorne Road. PWD Smart stated there were good comments, about half of those
affected by the reconstruction of Hawthorne Road were in attendance.
PWD Smart gave a report on the proposed Park Lawn Intersection and Yellowstone
Widening.
PWD Smart stated the City has purchased the piece of property across from East Park
Lawn on the west side of Yellowstone Ave. City has removed the house that was on the
property. The cost of the property was $50,000.
John Alder, Mark & Mary Bunce owners of the 12 acre piece have expressed concern
about the portion the City is asking them to reimburse, which is approx. two thirds of the
total assessment. John Alder, Mark & Mary Bunce felt the other two property owners are
getting a greater benefit from the improvements. John Alder, Mark & Mary Bunce are
proposing they be assessed 50% of the improvements, with the other two property owners
being assessed 25% each.
Discussion about Adams Street connector.
Mayor Cotant stated, the question to the Council tonight is, to build Park Lawn Street on
the west side of Yellowstone Ave. and how to assess the costs to the developers.
Councilman England made motion to 1) The City assess the property owner that owns the
12 acres the cost of the property at 5247 Yellowstone Ave, that was purchased by the City
for the intersection 2) That the developers on the north and south side of the new Park
Lawn street each be assessed one half the cost of the Park Lawn improvements,
Councilman Kearns seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion.
PWD Smart stated normally the City requires a commercial development to install the
curb, gutter and sidewalk along with the patching to the street.
Councilman Quick made motion the City will assess the front footage costs of the
Yellowstone Ave improvements to the developers that are developing the properties,
Councilman Kearns seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion.
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COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - (cont.)
February 24`h, 2004
PROCLAMATION - "COMMUNITY TELEVISION DAY" - Mayor Cotant read the
proclamation in full.
Councilman Quick moved to authorize Mayor Cotant to proclaim February 28`h, 2004 to
be, "Community Television Day ", Councilman Kearns seconded. All council members
voted in favor of motion.
COMMUNITY ARTIST AND STUDENTS THEATRE, (MYSTIQUE THEATER) - BEER,
WINE AND LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWAL - City Clerk Ron Conlin stated owner of the
Mystique Theater called prior to January 151, 2004 and said he would not have a beer,
wine and liquor license for 2004. Since then he has changed his mind and received his
State and County licenses.
Police Department recommended approval of the beer, wine and liquor license.
Councilman Gunter moved to grant a 2004 beer, wine and liquor license to the
Community Artist and Students Theatre, (Mystique Theater), Councilman England
seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion.
WATER, SEWER AND SANITATION RATES DISCUSSION - Mayor Cotant suggested that
PWD Smart look at water, sewer and sanitation rates to see if there is a way we can lower
basic rate and maybe increase the usage rate.
CLAIMS - Computer print -out claims presented to Mayor Cotant and Council.
Councilman Quick moved to approve computer print -out claims as presented,
Councilman Gunter seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion.
GENERAL DISCUSSION -
1. Rich Marley, 5150 Stuart suggested the City clean up rock, gravel, etc on Home Depot
landscaping on Hawthorne Road that was pushed there while clearing winter storms
Mayor Cotant suggested using County prisoners to clean up. Mayor Cotant said he will
follow up with the Police Department.
2. Discussion about who repairs the curb and gutter on Yellowstone Ave. Mayor Cotant
said the City will follow though with the State to see how it can get repaired.
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COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - (cont.)
February 24`", 2004
EXECUTIVE SESSION MEETING - At 8:40 p.m, Councilman Quick moved to go into
executive session meeting as authorized by Idaho Code 67 -2345 (b), Police Department
personnel matters, Councilman England seconded. Roll Call Vote: Quick, yes; England,
yes; Gunter, yes; Kearns, yes. 100 % of Council voted in favor of motion.
No final action or decision was made.
At 8:42 p.m, Councilman Quick moved to adjourn from executive session meeting to regular
meeting, Councilman Gunter seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion.
At 9:10 p.m, Councilman England moved, Councilman Kearns seconded, with full council
approval to adjourn meeting.
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Ron C. Conlin, City Clerk