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CITY OF CHUBBUCK
COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MINUTES
January 14, 2015
3:00 pm
CALL TO ORDER
Present: Mayor Kevin England, Councilmembers: Kermit Morrison, Ryan Lewis, Josh Ellis, and
Brent Marshall. Public Works Director Steven Smart, City Clerk Rich Morgan.
Absent: Attorney Thomas Holmes
GENERAL BUSINESS:
1. George Chandler, 2140 Ardella, Pocatello ID representing the Idaho State High School Rodeo
came before the council to discuss the City's continued support of the rodeo finals held at the
Bannock County Fairgrounds. Mr. Chandler thanked the council for their support during the last
several years. He explained the improvements the rodeo committee has made to this finals
rodeo, the interest nationally they have received and the success they have had in securing a
contract through 2017 and squash the competition in hosting the event. He also mentioned the
success they have had has been helpful in getting other events to come to the area. Mr. Chandler
also reminded the council that the rodeo's mission is to help educate kids. The rodeo purses are
scholarships for university. Mr. Chandler asked the council to continue their monetary support
of the Rodeo. This item will be on the next city council agenda.
2. Richard Lahr, 450 Holly, would like to discuss with the council the City's snow removal
efforts on Christmas day 2014 and some suggestions for improvement. He was concerned about
being able to get out of his residence and onto the street. He explained his interactions with the
City. Everyone he has talked to at the City has been curious. He does believe the City could
have some liability if the streets are not cleared adequately and the situation leads to injury. He
suggested the City equip their 3/4 quarter ton trucks to help with removal, employ or contract
with private removal companies. He would like to see a better effort in getting all the streets
cleared during a storm.
Steve Smart explained the City's procedure when a storm is coming in. He inventoried the
removal equipment the City has and explained some of the difficulties the City staff face in the
removal process.
Councilmember Ellis asked for some estimates on how long it would take to get through the
entire city with the equipment we have.
Mayor England suggested that the City looks into contracting this particular task out.
Mayor England told Mr. Lahr that the City will look as his suggestions.
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3. Sarah O'Banion representing Family Services Alliance of Southeast Idaho to discuss support
from the City for their Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Advocacy Program was not
present. No discussion was had.
4. General discussion on utility bill delinquent fees, shutoff fines, and return check fees.
The council's discussion on the current utility billing delinquent fee included reducing the current
fee, changing the flat fee to a percentage and adding a shut off fee and a return check fee. Rich
Morgan will put together a resolution to help facilitate further discussion on the direction the
council would like to go.
ADJOURN:
Mayor England adjourned the meeting.
Rich Morqan
Citv Clerk
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Kevin Enqland
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