HomeMy WebLinkAbout05 08 1973 CM125
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Mayor and Council held in the city municipal
building May 8, 1973.
Present: Mayor Cotant, Councilman Kinghorn, Menard and Taylor, Attorney Hargraves and
Clerk Vera Armstrong. Councilman Romriell excused.
Meeting cslled to order by Mayor Cotant at 8:00 p.m.
Minutes of~'12~ meeting approved as written.
SEWER HOOK-UP REQUEST - Duane Hall owns acreage on West Chubbuck Rd. outside city limits
and requested a sewer hook-up. Mayor informed Mr. Hall the council would need to meet
with city engineer and see how his property could be engineered so that he could be
served by the sewer. Mr. Hall stated the county would not issue him a building
permit until he was assured he could get sewer service. With council approval the
Mayor told him the city will approve a sewer connection. The engineering of proposed
line will need approval of city engineer and city council before constructed.
BURLEY WATER LINE PROPOSAL - Councilman Kinghorn commented he had visited with the
residents of Burley Drive and all seemed favorable for the installation of a water li31~
with residents paying materials and city doing the labor. Kinghorn also explained tha~
the sewer line installation was scheduled for later in the year so perhaps it would
be best if they worked towards getting the Water line in immediately. Mr. Kinghorn ~
mentioned the value of the water and sewer line being available to their property.
Mayor informed residents it would be necessary to have the cost of materials paid
prior to construction and the city could schedule the project in approximately one
month. Mr. & Mrs. Johnst.on owns property frontage on both Burley Drive and Burnside
and asked the possibility of continuing the line along Burnside also. It was agreed
by Mayor and Council the line could be ex%ended to Johnson's property on Burnside with
the same cost per foot, ~It was suggested by the Mayor a June 1st date be set for pay-
ment of materials and construction could start the following week.
Burley residents also requested speed signs on street and asked police check street
for speeders.
Mrs Ranstrom r~quested the drain hole on the back of their property be filled.
Councilman Kinghorn assured Mrs. Ranstrom that Oregon Construction Company were going
to fill this hole when construction so permitted.
RE-ZONING REQUEST ON BURLEY - Mrs Shaw asked why the east side of Burley Drive was zoned
R-2T. It was explained this was requested prior to original zoning ordinance and
if they preferred a different zoning they could request a zone change. The residents
stated they would like to zoned R-2L. Mayor told them a public hearing would be
required and could be held the first Thursday in June.
BEAUTY SALON VARIANCE REQUEST - Mr. & F~s.~ Marvin Christensen are requesting a variance
to allow her to operate a beauty salon in their home on 31~ Scott St. This request
was acted on by Planning and Zoning which resulted in a tie vote and the matter was
passed on to the councili~ Christensens presented a list of signatures of neighbors
approving their request~ and are attached to these minutes. COuncilm~n Taylor made ~
imoti0n to approve this iv~riance' request with Kinghorn making the second. MaYor ~.Cotant
asked for ~a VOte and it passed with CounciLman Taylor and Kinghorn voting for and
Councilman Menard voting against motion.
TRAILER PIAC~ REQUEST - Don Mitchell, 251 Briscoe was present for council action on
his variance request to place a trs~ler on his acreage for his daughter and husband
to live in. Co~mcilman Menard moved to approve variance to allow this trailer place-
ment on a hardship case approval only which wJ_ll be up for review each year. Kinghorn
seconded with all in favor.
PONY ACRES SUBDIVISION - Dennis Leslie was present for council action on his subdivision
plat on the corner of Siphon Rd and Philbin. This subdivision consists of five acres
that are subdivided into five one acre lots all of which face Siphon Rd. Mr. Leslie
informed the counc~ the health department has informed him if he had a community water
system they would allow an individual sewer system on each acre. Councilman Menard
told the council the Planning and Zoning had approved with the provision Mr. Leslie
(cont'd - next page)
~ approve of the city of Chubbuck granting a variance
to Marvin and Faye Christensen to open and operate a beauty
salon in their home at 314 Scott. Ail! city ordinances regard-
ing parking and si%ns to be complied with in operating said
salon..
provide proof to the city the acreage has been detached from Bar-X-Tracts. Comacilman
Menard moved the council approve this subdivision plat and the mayor sign the plat
when ~Mr. Leslie presents proof to city his plat is not part of the Bar-X-Tracts Sub-
division. Taylor seconded. Ail in favor.
RE-ZONING REQUEST - INTERMOUNTAIN INDUSTRIES - The Parrish Brothers are requesting the
ac~.eage formerly owned by Theo Branson be rezoned to R-2T to allow them to develop
a 13 unit residential tra~_ler park. The Planning and Zoning approved this request
and recommended to council for approval. The council voiced objection to enlarging
trailer home development in this area and also much concern was expressed about the
lots facing Chubbuck Rd. in Mobile Manor not being developed as requested by the council.
After further discussion the council agreed to table any action on matter at this date.
EVERGREEN TP~YLER COURT CESSPOOL SANITARY PROBLEM - Mayor and Council reviewed complaints
on Elbert Parker's trailer park cess pool. The matter was turned over to Southeastern
District Health Department. Mayor read copy of letter sent to Mr. Parker from health
department. Council reqUested attorney send letter to health department concerning
the follow-up of problem.
GASOLINE BIDS were opened. The bids were as follows: Valenty Station Regular Gasoline
=.32 ¢ per gal, Ethyl Gasoline=.38¢ per gal, Fuel #1 diesel=. 22(¢ per gal; Standard-
Supreme gasoline=.312¢ per gal, Regular gasoline=. 277¢ per gal, Diesel #1=.187¢ per gal;
American - Regular Gasoline=.332¢ per gal, Ethyl Gasoline=.367 per gal, ~iesel=.215¢
per gal. Mayor and Council decided to contact Standard and ask if they would guarantee
their price for a year. A decision will be made then.
CLARK SUBDMSION - Rodney Clark presented his pre-application plat for their proposed
subdivision. Councilman Kinghorn suggested the 'street extend east from the Clark
subdivision to the end of Joy Street. Mr. Clark stated he would prefer not to have a
street that far north because they would lose the length of their greenbelt. Council
discussed buying the lot in the Neider Addition so that Boyd Street can be extended
from Clark Subidvision into the Neider Addition. Mayor and Council agreed the
proposed Boyd Street be kept in plat or as an alternative to exchange street for 10
foot walkway to School area. Council informed Mr. Clark he would be required to have
this acreage rezoned. Councdlman Menard moved the council approve the pre-application
plat. Taylor seconded the motion with all i in favor.
BOND REQUIREMENT - Councilman Taylor suggested the city require a bond from contractors
before any construction or digging in the streets.will be allowed. The difference
between a performance bond and surety bond discussed. Councilmen Menard and Taylor
will check this out further as to type of bond required and how to put this requirement
into effect.
SEWER EASEMENTS AND REPORT - Attorney asked Joe Brennan what was wrong with the present
easement the city have requested. Mr. Brennan stated the description and wor ,ding was
wrong and if the attorney would make an appointment with Mrs. Brennan it could be
worked out.
JACKSONS SALES EASEMENT - If this easement cannot be secured it will be necessary to
condemn his property. Attorney Hargraves reported he had made a preliminary check on
condemnation and if the city is going to have to condemn any property the city should
start the legal action soon. After some discussion Mayor Cotant said he would talk
to Velbert Jackson requesting easement.
Meeting adjourned at 11:~5 p.m.
John O. Cotant, Jr., Mayor
Vera C. Armstrong, Clerk