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COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
April 8th, 2003
Minutes of a regular meeting held at the Chubbuck City Council Chambers, April 81h, 2003.
Present: Mayor John O. Cotant, Council members Leroy S. Quick, Steven M. England, Marvin
C. Gunter, B. 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 was lead by John Biddle.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Mayor Cotant asked for corrections and additions to the regular
meeting minutes of March 25`h, 2003.
Councilman Kearns moved to approve the regular meeting minutes of March 25`h, 2003
as read, Councilman Quick seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion.
PUBLIC HEARING - An application by Sharik Peck, 2298 Tonja Lane, Pocatello, Idaho 83201
for a preliminary plat for Ergo Subdivision. Property is located at the SW corner of
Siphon and Whitaker Roads, north of Victorian Village.
Mayor Cotant declared the public hearing open.
Sharick Peck stated he purchased four acres of land along Siphon Road and the railroad
tracks near Whitaker Road, he plans on selling one acre to a church group, then building
two small commercial buildings, one of which will be his physical therapy office.
Mayor Cotant asked if anyone was opposed to the application, there was no opposition.
Mayor Cotant declared the public hearing closed.
Councilman England moved to accept the Land Use and Development Commission's
recommendation to approve the Ergo Land Subdivision Preliminary Plat subject to: 1) 40'
of right -of -way be dedicated to the City along the Siphon Road frontage, along with a 15'
utility easement. 2) The waterline serving the three lots shown as 2" be upgraded to 6"
and a fire hydrant be placed on the end per City Fire Marshall Merlin Miller. 3) The
sewer easement located at the rear of the property be changed from a 8' to a 20' easement
for future maintenance, Councilman Kearns seconded. All council members voted in
favor of motion.
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April 8d', 2003
PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCE - Amending 18.08.040A, schedule of General Controls to
conditionally permit bookstores, candy stores, ceramic stores, churches, drugstores,
exercise salons, fabric stores, finance company offices funeral homes, gift shops, hotels,
ice cream parlors, jewelry stores, karate /jiujitsu, (now termed martial arts)instruction,
music stores, office /professional, wedding chapel /services in industrial areas.
Mayor Cotant declared the public hearing open.
Attorney Holmes read ordinance by title for the first reading
Mayor Cotant declared the public hearing closed.
Council tabled the ordinance until the April 22nd, 2003 Council Meeting.
DAY CARE FACILITY APPLICATION - Heidi Dixon, 914 Boyd, Chubbuck, Idaho has
applied for a day care facility license to operate a day care facility at 914 Boyd.
All required departments recommended approval of the day care license.
Councilman Kearns moved to grant Heidi Dixon, 914 Boyd a day care facility license to
operate a day care at 914 Boyd, Councilman Qv Eng seconded. All council members voted
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in favor of motion. **Correction**
MASSAGE THERAPY APPLICATION - Jennifer Kunz, 628 W. Poplar, Pocatello, Idaho has
applied for a massage therapy license to operate at 265 E. Chubbuck Road.
All required department recommended approval of the massage therapy license
application.
Councilman Kearns moved to grant a massage therapy license to do massage therapy at
265 E. Chubbuck Road, Councilman England seconded. All council members voted in
favor of motion.
CITY OF CHUBBUCK RECYCLING SURVEY RESULTS - PWD Smart stated the City
received 246 replies from the recycling survey. The results were: 185 yes 61 no.
PWD Smart gave a report on the surveys received.
PSI Representatives Stoney Tucker, Idaho Falls and Dave Fisher, Boise, Tanya Mericle,
Boise presented the PSI Recycling Program.
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CITY OF CHUBBUCK RECYCLING SURVEY - (cont.)
Mayor Cotant stated the City of Chubbuck is sending out another Mayor's Letter this
month and suggested another survey be included in the mail out.
After discussion, Council tabled the recycling program discussion until the April survey
can be reviewed.
FIRE DEPARTMENT POLICY & OPERATIONS MANUAL - Fire Chief Eric King presented
the Fire Department Policy & Operations Manual for Council's review and approval.
Councilman Kearns said he is in favor of the alternate Q -6 in the front, rather than the Q-
6 in the back.
Attorney Holmes will make suggested changes, etc for presentation at the next Council
Meeting.
FC King presented a change in the on call procedure for the Fire Department. FC King
stated the change is reflected in this year's budget.
After discussion, Council decided to table the Fire Department Policy & Operations
Manual until the April 22nd, 2003 Council Meeting.
PETITION FOR CITY WATER ON LAND BEHIND 13171 W. SIPHON ROAD - Jerry and
Peggie Lemmon petitioned the City to allow them to attach to city water when building a
new home on the land behind 13171 W. Siphon Road. There is an accessible water main
at the east corner of the Espie Park located on Darn's Lane in Espie Subdivision. The
water main is approximately 50 ft. away from their property line. Darns Ellis said the
attachment of water should take approximately seven days and that all areas of the park,
meaning grass, dirt, etc. in the area will be replaced to their original condition at Mr.
Lemmon's expense.
Mayor Cotant expressed concern about digging up Espie Park because of the waterline
extension. Mayor Cotant felt the residents will not be happy about the park being dug up.
Mr. Lemmon said he would be willing to install a 2" water line instead of the 1" waterline
Waldrums installed to their residence.
Darns Ellis said he could install the waterline within seven days.
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PETITION FOR CITY WATER ON LAND BEHIND 13171 W. SIPHON ROAD - (cont.)
Councilman England moved to approve Jerry and Peggie Lemmon's petition for city
water on property to south of 13171 W. Siphon Road subject to complying with City and
State requirements, Councilman Kearns seconded. All council members voted in favor of
motion.
LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION APPOINTMENT - Mayor Cotant
recommended the following appointment to the Land Use and Development Commission
Michelle Christy Term to expire 2006
Councilman Kearns moved to direct Mayor Cotant to appoint Michelle Christy, term
expiring 2006 as a member of the Land Use & Development Commission, Councilman
England seconded. All council members voted in favor.
RESOLUTION #2 -2003 - An agreement stating obligations of the State and the City of
Chubbuck for development of Hiline Road, Flandro Drive to Chubbuck Road.
Mayor Cotant read Resolution #2 -2003 in full.
Councilman England moved to adopt Resolution 92 -2003 as read, Councilman Gunter
seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion.
CLAIMS - Computer print -out claims presented to Mayor Cotant and Council.
Councilman Gunter moved to approve computer print -out claims as presented,
Councilman Kearns seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion.
GENERAL DISCUSSION -
1. Councilman Kearns stated he received the Strategic Planning Guide information from
Association of Idaho Cities, stating he is a supporter of strategic planning and the
City should pursue some aspects of it in some degree.
2. PWD Smart stated the bid opening for the Addition/Remodel of City Hall is April 22 nd
2003.
3. PWD Smart said the City is meeting with Bannock County Commissioners, Monday,
April 14', 2003 in regards the proposed Urban Renewal Boundary change.
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At 9:20 p.m, Councilman England moved, Councilman Quick seconded, with full council
approval to adjourn meeting.
Ron C. Conlin, City Clerk