HomeMy WebLinkAbout06 03 2015 CM Study SessionCITY OF CHUBBUCK
June 3, 2015
COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MINUTES — 4:00pm
GENERAL BUSINESS:
1. Discussion on Smoke Free Idaho — Brenda Pollard, 3350 Summit Drive, Pocatello.
Brenda introduced Stacey Katseanes Satterlee, I Cedar Hills Drive, Pocatello. Ms. Satterlee
explained Smoke Free Idaho's position on Idaho's clean air act. They believe it does a lot of
good but does not protect everybody. Ms. Satterlee presented statistics on smoking. They are
concerned about second hand smoke and the side effects of this second hand smoke. Smoke
Free Idaho would recommend the council adopt a comprehensive ordinance that supports a
smoke free Chubbuck.
Councilmember Lewis expressed concern with unintended consequences. For example, if we
take away the ability to smoke in a bar, do we drive the adults back to homes. Councilmember
Lewis asked about the penalty for violating the ordinance. Ms. Satterlee explained that this is
usually self-regulating, or by complaint enforcement. This is not a heavy burden on
enforcement. This is not just a statement, there is some penalty but we do want it to be
reasonable.
Councilmember Lewis asked for a bullet list of what Cities can do with an ordinance like the one
they are proposing.
2. Discussion about City water project and the DEQ approval of SRF loan.
Steve presented the DEQ letter that offers the City a loan for 5.5 million at 2.75% interest to
build additional water assets. Steve mentioned that the City is underway in bringing well #2
back on line. Steve introduced Keller Engineering. Jim from Keller Engineering explained the
current situation the City has with respect to its water system. Two new wells are needed.
storage of I million gallons is needed. Skyler from Keller Engineering presented the proposed
project in 3 phases. Councilmember Ellis asked, as we look at this, can we locate the well in the
ground? Skyler explained that is the plan. The City is in a great position to go forward with this
plan. There are reserves that cover about half the projected cost. There is sufficient room in the
current water rate to adjust budgets and make the debt payment without raising rates to the
citizens. All we need is a bond election or judicial confirmation to authorize the debt. Steve
would recommend we proceed with judicial confirmation.
3. Discussion on Subdivision Access Roads.
Rodney Burch led the discussion. He was worried about the requirements in a motion that came
out of a prior meeting that required a sizable commitment by the developer to build an access
road and the developer was not present during the meeting. Rodney would just like us to be
careful in our motions and requirements. Chubbuck is the developers favorite place to do
business. Chubbuck is a workable, friendly reasonable place to do business. We are good
because of our staff, because we are an ordinance based community. The client can anticipate
what will be required to do business in Chubbuck. Councilmember Lewis does not think the
council was unfair. It is the applicants choice to be at the meeting. Councilmember Lewis
brought his concerns with this particular access Lip with staff before the council meeting.
Chubbuck is a great place to live because of our good development and he is wanting to continue
this. Councilmember Lewis believes this issue had the right outcome and will continue to bring
his issues to staff for consideration.
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4. Discussion on Health Insurance.
Rich Morgan explained that the Joint Powers Agreement with the IIIA requires the City to give
the IIIA notice of withdrawal by July 1, of the year of intended withdrawal. Rich asked the
Council if they intend to withdraw. The Council would like to see some offers from other
providers to help with this decision. Rich and Eric will work with Mark Semons to get this
information to the Council. The Mayor has talked with Amy Manning.. the IIIA's
representative, and would like to meet with the Council and Amy on Thursday June 11, 2015,
Rich will post the meeting notice.
5. Discussion on Budget.
Rich presented the tentative budget to the council and reminded them that we should be adopting
the tentative budget at the next regularly scheduled Council meeting on June 17, 2015. In the
past the Council has adopted the maximum budget so as not to restrain the discussion as we
move toward adopting the final budget. Councilmember Marshall asked for some numbers on
the Fire Department.
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