HomeMy WebLinkAbout03 12 1968 CM P1111.
Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the City of Chubbuck, held in the
Municipal Building of the City of Chubbuck on March 12, 1968.
Called to order 8:03 P.M.
Present - Twiggs, Hillman, Henry, Buchanan, Thompson and McDevitt.
Minutes of the last rehular meeting read and approved as read.
Ordinance # 75- The Annual Appropriation Ordinance for fiscal year 1968 read in full
by McDevitt. Mayor Twiggs asked if there were any objections to the Ordinance. There
was no protest. Motion to suspend the rules, read once in full and twice by Title
made by Henry, seconded by Thompson. Roll call vote , Hillman-yes, Henry -yes and
Thompson -yes. Ordinance # 75 then read twice by Title by McDevitt. Motion to approve
passage of Ordinance # 75 made by Hillman, seconded by Henry. Roll call vote, Hillman-
yes, Henry -yes, and Thompson -yes.
Greener Pastures- Attorney's need more tiie to study this further. They are meeting
in Attorney Gerald Olsen's Office at 3:00 P.M. on March 13, 1968.
Pocatello J C's- Layne Hahn requested information on a License for a Circus at the
Farigr6unds to be held on May 31, 1968. The Circus is for two preformances on one day.
Chubbuck to furnish Police Services. J C's will furnish the Insurance and are willing
to pay the City of Chubbuck for the City's extra help. McDevitt stated that an Ordinanc
is not required for a one day preformance. After discussion motion was made by
Buchanan that the City charge $50.00 a day for a special permit for this circus, and
the City will furnish the Police service. Motion seconded by Hillman. All in favor.
Banncok Cable T*V- Joe Bond asked that a Franchise Ordinance be drawn up for Chubbuck
to allow Bannock Cable T -V to operate in the City Limits. He stated that all channels,
including 3 and 8 are available on the Cable. McDevitt explained Pocatello's attitude
on installation of the Cable in Chubbuck, which was that both contracts should expire
at the same timev so the service remains constant for both cities. Buchanan asked
about inspection costs, and Bond asnwered that Bannock Cable would pay this cost.
Decision was that this needs time for further study on all aspects of the situation.
Water Hpok -up outside limits- Jim Walton asked for a water hook -up to his property at
the corner of Hawthorne Road and Siphon. Thompson stated that we need water for the
City firstand in the future we may be required to put meters on outside limits users.
The price of the hook -up would be on a cost plus basis, but in no case would it be
less than the $75.00 now required for a 3/4 inch hook -up, and the monthly water fee
would be the same as outside limits now, until the Ordinance is revised. Walton agreed
to all this plus the cost of a meter in the future if one is installed for him.
Fireworks- Jack Egbert asked if the 25th Ward could sell fire works for 5 days around
the 4th of July. Decision was that if they would conform to State Law regarding the
sale of safe fireworks all they would need from the City would be the regular $5.00
store license.
Ordinance # 60 regarding Junk cars - Dwain Kinghorn of Hiway Ave. stated that on
Hiway Ave. junk autos are left parked on the street. They are an eyesore, unsafe,
they block the view and they do not have license plates. Ordinance # 60, section 21
was read by Mayor Twiggs. Thompson stated that this Ordinance needs enforcing, and
all agreed with him. Build4lgs that are moved in and just let stand will come under
this Ordinance too. Streets will be marked with new signs as soon as the signs arrive.
Burley Drive Water Line- McOnber stated that the cost should be pro -rated on a per foot
frontage basis. Mrs Grooms said all parties concerned are willing to go on with the
project from Newbolds on south. There are 11 parties involved in this agreement, and
none are willing to go for cost if the line from Chubbuck Road to Newbolds place.
Newbold said they wanted a 50 foot road from Chubbuck Road to Burley Drive. After a
long discussion by Hegstrom and Grooms concerning deeds to roads, etc., the City's
view was explained by McDevitt, in which he stated that the City would pay for the
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Survey, Title Insurance and Legal Lxpenses. Buchanan stated that the City will not in-
vest any more money there until the citizens reach an agreement among themselves.
Hegstrom said their street was oiled when the City took them in. Decision was for these
residents to continue their own meeting in the basement of the Municipal Building
so the Council could continue with their business of other City matters.
Pump Insurance- Mr. Ranberg expalined the policies on the Pumps. After discussion
it was decided to seek additional information before renewing Insurance on Pumps.
Buchanan stated that it just might pay the City to carry their own Insurance, as the
policies do not cover very much reapir work on the pumps.
Bills for month presented to Board. Motion to approve payment made by henry, seconded:
by Hillman. All in favor.
Financial report for month presented to Board.
Letter of Proposal from Roy Neider read by Mayor Twiggs. Letter is attached herewith
to these minutes. Buchanan stated that we can help the community as a whole, but not
individual gain. Henry stated that for future development we should go with Neider on
this proposal as ne need the line for future school. A long discussion followed.
Buchanan made a motion that due to past policies as of August, 1967 we cannot deviate
now cannot accept Neider's Proposal. This motion was withdrawn for lack of a second.
Thompson proposed that we change the present hook -up fee of $'r5.00 to $115.00. No
action was taken on this proposal. Hillman made a motion that if Neider paid $2,925.00
on hook -ups, we will take $1,000.00 off the Bost of pipe and Neider pays balance of
the pipe, plus digging, installation and backfilling. We pay the difference @tween
the cost of 8 inch and six inch pipe for approximately 500 feet. This motion was
withdrawn. Buchanan then reinstated his motion that due to past policies as of
August, 1967 we cannot deviate now and cannot accept Neider's porposal. Motion then
spconded by Thompson. Thompson, Buchanan and Henry in favor of motion. Hillman
voted no on motion.
City Office in Quonset Building- Buchanan stated that we need an architect to draw up
plans for this project, then we can either piece -meal the work or put it out for bids.
Thompson said the Heed to the Fire Station should be checked out first, as it may
say that if the present site is abonded as a City Office the property goes back to the
original owner or to thi Estates of the original owner, Roy Getty.
Street Dept. Dump Truck- Hensley asked what they intend to do about a truck. Thompson
asked if we need a new one or if a used one will do. Hillman suggested that we get a
new one. Hensley is to get the specs ready and give them to Mayor Twiggs, and we will
have to put it out for bids.
Committee to study Bannock Cable T -V- Buchanan, Thompson and hex Christensen were
appointed to study this.
Planning Committee- McDevitt dais he needs to know just what powers this committee
will have before he can draw up an Ordinance creating such a Committee.
Delinquent Water Accounts- All agreed to have cards printed pertaining to delinquent
accounts. Copy of message on cards is attached herewith to these minutes.
Meeting recessed at 11 :47 P.M. to klarch 26, 1968 at 8 :00 P.M. to carry on further
City Business.
Mayor
City Clerk /