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Home My WebLink About08 24 2004 CM155 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES August 24, 2004 Minutes of a regular meeting held at the Chubbuck City Council Chambers, August 24b, 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 called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Cotant. PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG was lead by Jeremy Heggenberger. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Mayor Cotant asked for corrections and additions to the Regular Meeting Minutes of August 24th, 2004. Councilman Kearns moved to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of August I Oti', 2004 as read, Councilman Gunter seconded. All council members present at the meeting voted in favor of motion. PUBLIC HEARING - CC Conlin presented the following proposed increases in Chubbuck Boys Baseball and Animal Control Fees: Proposed Current Fee New Fee Boys Baseball Registration Fees $55.00 $65.00 Running at large 1St violation $25.00 $30.00 Daily Boarding 1St violation $ 2.50 $ 5.00 Adoption Fees $20.00 $30.00 Owner Release Fees of Animals $15.00 $20.00 Litter of 5 $20.00 $40.00 Spayed and Neutered Dogs $ 3.00 $ 6.00 Un- spayed and Neutered Dogs $ 5.00 $10.00 Kennel License for each Dog $10.00 $20.00 after second. Mayor Cotant declared the public hearing open Councilman Gunter wondered if it would be better to lower the adoption fees. Chief of Police Randy Severe stated, the thinking behind the proposed increases is the fees have not been raised in so long, the Animal Control Officer feels they should be increased. PC Severe stated the City of Pocatello charges $90.00 for the same fee. 157 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - (cont.) August 24', 2004 PROPOSED CHUBBUCK BASEBALL AND ANIMAL FEE INCREASE - (cont.) Richard Marley, 5150 Stuart stated he did not think it is right to increase the Spayed and Neutered Dogs 100 %. Mayor Cotant declared the public hearing closed. PUBLIC HEARING - 2004 -2005 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET - CC Conlin presented the 2004- 2005 Fiscal Year Budget, stating the budget was published as required by Idaho Code. General Fund Police $ 2,019,610. Fire Department $ 740,766. Parks & Recreation $ 498,160. General Administration $ 272,405. Police Grants $ 15,000. General Fund Total $ 3,545,941. Street Fund - $ 561,273. Parks Dedication $ 108,000. Chubbuck Development Authority $ 885,000. Special Revenue Funds $ 57,900. Employee Benefit Funds $ 540,000. Enterprise Funds Sewer Fund $ 1,380,760. Water Fund $ 1,858,000. Sanitation Fund $ 889,000. Grand Total $ 9,825,874. Mayor Cotant declared the public hearing open. Mayor Cotant stated the property tax mill levy will go up to approx..00834467. This property tax mill levy will amount to about $18.00 annually to a homeowner that has a home that values at $150,000, with $15,000. property value. There being no comment Mayor Cotant declared the public hearing closed. 159 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - (cont.) August 24', 2004 RESOLUTION #4 -2004 - A resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Chubbuck adopting revised fees pursuant to Chapter 9.20 (Animal Control) of the Chubbuck Municipal Code. (Exhibit A attached). Mayor Cotant read Resolution #4 -2004 in full. Councilman Gunter moved to adopt Resolution #4 -2004 as read, Councilman Kearns seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion. RESOLUTION #5 -2004 - A resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Chubbuck adopting revised fees for Boys Baseball Registration. Mayor Cotant read Resolution #5 -2004 in full. Councilman England moved to adopt Resolution #5 -2004 as read, Councilman Kearns seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion. ORDINANCE #590 - Appropriating the several sums of money deemed necessary and sufficient to defray all the expenses and liabilities of the City of Chubbuck for the fiscal year beginning on the Pt Day of October, 2004, and ending on the 30 ' day of September, 2005, and designating the different funds to which shall be drawn and paid, and known as the "Annual Appropriation Ordinance of Fiscal Year, 2004 - 2005" pursuant to the provisions of Section 50 -1003, Idaho Code, providing for the ordinance to take effect after its passage, approval and publication according to law. Attorney Holmes and Councilman England read Ordinance #590 in full for the first and final reading. Councilman England moved to dispense with the rule of reading Ordinance #590 on three separate days, Councilman Quick seconded. Roll Call Vote: Quick, yes; England, yes; Gunter, yes; Kearns, yes. Councilman Kearns moved to adopt Ordinance 4590 as read, Councilman Gunter seconded. Roll Call Vote: Quick, yes; England, yes; Gunter, yes; Kearns, yes. RESOLUTION #3 -2004 - to pay the estimated expenses of said City, that there be levied against all the taxable property of the said City the following amounts for the Fiscal Year 2004- ~ 2005, and that the same be certified to the County Auditor of Bannock County. CC Conlin read Resolution #3 -2004 in full 161 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - (cont.) August 24`'', 2004 RESOLUTION #3 -2004 - (cont.) Councilman Kearns moved to adopt Resolution #3 -2004 as read, Councilman England seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion. BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION - Deena M. Riley, 1329 W. Quinn, Pocatello, Idaho has applied for a business license to sell produce at 4040 Hawthorne Road. Councilman Kearns moved to grant Deena M. Riley, R Farm Produce a business license to operate a produce sales business at 4040 Hawthorne Road, Councilman Gunter seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion. RESOLUTION #6 -2004 - Bannock Bark Parks has requested the City of Chubbuck consider establishing a dog park in a portion of the park north of the City, (Capell Park). Mayor Cotant read Resolution #6 -2004 in full. Darrell Dorman, Bannock Barks Parks stated Bannock Barks Parks is going to supply the funding for the fencing. Councilman Kearns asked Mr. Dorman if there is a schedule for policing the park at this time. Mr. Dorman stated at this time there is not a schedule, but the scheduling is done on a weekly basis and will be taken care of. Mayor Cotant stated the City should have the right to oversee and examine the area to make sure the Bark Park is kept up properly. Councilman England moved to adopt Resolution #6 -2004 as read, Councilman Kearns seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion. REAL ESTATE PURCHASE AND SALES AGREEMENT WITH HARTLAND ESTATES DEVELOPERS - Mayor Cotant stated there were a couple of individuals expressing concern there is no park in the northern part of Bunce Subdivision. The individuals would like a park on the north side of the ravine of Mary's Park. Mayor Cotant said the developer will give the City one lot, but the City would have to purchase two lots on the northern side of the ravine. Mayor Cotant stated the cost of the two lots is $69,800. Mayor Cotant stated the subdivision is required to donate approx. an acre and a half. 163 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - (cont.) August 24`h, 2004 REAL ESTATE PURCHASE AND SALES AGREEMENT - HEARTLAND ESTATES - (cont.) Discussion about taking the donation on the south side and put it on the north side of the park. This way the City will not have to purchase the two lots. The park would be placed where Brundage comes into Declaration. Council was in agreement that Mayor Cotant pursue the idea. Council tabled the real estate purchase and sale agreement. CLAIMS - Computer print -out claims presented to Mayor Cotant and Council. Councilman Gunter moved to approve the computer print -out claims as presented, Councilman England seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion. GENERAL DISCUSSION - Councilman Kearns suggested the City make contact with Judy Harmon or someone and have them get the City some educational material, along with starting some public relations on the roundabout idea. At 8:39 p.m, Councilman England moved, Councilman Quick seconded, with full council approval to adjourn meeting. tl� 0, lw' Ron C. Conlin, City Clerk oOAC • t agn t�, ME •