HomeMy WebLinkAbout02 03 2021 CM Study SessionCITY OF CHUBBUCK
COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MINUTES
FEBRUARY 3, 2021 — 4:OOPM
LOCATED AT
CHUBBUCK CITY HALL
5160 YELLOWSTONE AVE.
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor England
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Ryan Lewis, Dan Heiner, Melanie Evans, and Roger Hernandez.
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Kevin England, City Attorney Tom Holmes, Public Works
Director Rodney Burch, Fire Chief Merlin Miller, City Treasurer Rich Morgan, and City Clerk
Joey Bowers,
GENERAL BUSINESS:
1- Presentation by Regional Economic Development for Eastern Idaho (REDI).
Teresa McKnight, CEO represented Regional Economic Development for Eastern
Idaho (REDI). Mrs. McKnight gave an update on changes and what REDI had been
doing to promote economic development for the region and for the City of Chubbuck.
Mrs. McKnight stated that the City of Chubbuck currently had three representatives with
REDI to represent and promote Chubbuck.
2- Presentation of a Memorandum of Understanding by the North Bannock Fire District.
Chief J.R. Farnsworth represented the North Bannock Fire District. Mr. Farnsworth
presented a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish terms and conditions
under which the North Bannock Fire District may utilize public fire hydrants owned by
the City of Chubbuck.
Councilmember Lewis was concerned about liability risks that the presented MOU
could create for the City and asked legal counsel to review before moving forward.
3- Presentation/Discussion on a Capacity Fee Incentive Program.
Public Works Director Rodney Burch presented an affordable housing capacity fee
incentive program. Mr. Burch went over the positives and negatives associated with this
proposed reduction of up to 30% in new capacity fees.
AD]OURN: Mayor Kevin England adjourned at 5:31.
This meeting was available to the public electronically and by phone. In-person attendance was
allowed, but strict social distancing measures were in place.
Via Zoom Teleconferencing: Meeting ID: 870 0704 9055