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Home My WebLink About01 22 2002 CM17 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES January 22nd, 2002 Minutes of a regular meeting held at the Chubbuck City Council Chambers, January 22nd, 2002. Present: Mayor John O. Cotant, Council members Leroy S. Quick, Marvin C. Gunter, B. Kent Kearns, Attorney Thomas J. Holmes, Public Works Director Steven M. Smart and City Clerk Ron C. Conlin. Councilman Steven M. England was excused. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG INVOCATION was given by Bishop Clark Anderson, Chubbuck 1St. Ward, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. PUBLIC HEARING - A petition by Thomas P. Holm, 5735 Sorrell, owner of Lot 3, Block 1 and the western most 225' of Lot 1, Block 1, Greener Pastures Subdivision to vacate the easement on the western most 50' of Lots 1 -5 of Block 1, Greener Pastures Subdivision. Mayor Cotant declared the public hearing open. Tom Holm, 5735 Sorrell stated the five lots shown on the plat have a 50' easement set aside for a future road. Mr. Holm said he purchased the back half of Eldon Baker's lot, Lot 1, Block 1 and wants to build a home on it. Mr. Holm presented a letter stating the following persons own lots within 300 feet of the said easement, they do not object to the action: Eldon Baker, Edwin Kremin, John Nelson, Rob Butterfield, James Giggord, Ken Jones, Annette Robinson and Scott Reed. Discussion about location of the easement. Resident's were concerned about the affect on irrigation water, Mr. Holm stated there will be no affect on residents irrigation water. Cindy Keller, 5626 Sorrell Drive asked if homes can built on the back of the Lots 1 -5, Mayor Cotant said a home can be built on the back of a lot if an all weather road is constructed from the home to the street. All City requirements would have to be met. 19 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - (cont.) January 22nd, 2002 PUBLIC HEARING - TOM HOLM - VACATION OF EASEMENT - (cont.) Joy Holm, 5735 Sorrell said the property can be split one time only without going through the subdivision ordinance. Mrs. Holm felt that by vacating the easement it will make it harder for an individual to build a home on the back lots. Terry Converse, 5627 Sorrell felt a variance should be required if a home is constructed on a back lot. Greg Evans, 5760 Sorrell Drive spoke against the proposal. John Nelson, 5725 Sorrell Drive stated the issue tonight is vacating the easement not how Mr. Holm divides his property. Residents present expressed concern that Mr. Holm is building another home on his property. Councilman Kearns explained what a flag lot is. Discussion about residents creating restrictive covenants for the subdivision. Councilman Kearns told residents the City does not enforce restrictive covenants. Councilman Quick moved to vacate the reserve strip road easement on the western most 50' of Lots 1 -5 of Block 1, Greener Pastures Subdivision, Councilman Kearns seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion. PSI WASTE SYSTEMS - Stoney Tucker, PSI Site Manager discussed the PSI Contract with Council. Mr. Tucker stated when Waste Connections bid the last sanitation contract they opted to pay the disposal fee at a fixed rate to the City, $6.70 per home. This resulted in a savings to the City of $3.10 per home on the average, the next closest bid was $6.00 per home with the City paying the disposal charges. Mr. Tucker stated PSI Waste Systems, Inc. appreciates very much the opportunity to serve the City of Chubbuck. Mr. Tucker said PSI Waste Systems is asking for a 5% increase. Mr. Tucker said the Western Consumer Price Index has been 3% for the prior two years. Mr. Tucker said the contract is going into the 3rd year. 21 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - (cont.) January 22 "d, 2002 PSI WASTE SYSTEMS - STONEY TUCKER - (cont.) Councilman Kearns moved to authorize Mayor Cotant to enter into an amended agreement with PSI Waste Systems to include a 5% increase in the current contract, Councilman Quick seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion. GRANT PRESENTATION - ACTING CHIEF OF POLICE RICHARD WEBB - Richard Webb was present to get approval from Council to proceed with writing a grant for a K -9 Dog. The Grant is approximately a total of $9,500.00, with a 25% match. Richard Webb explained how the grant will work if approved. Richard Webb said that the training and materials involved will be paid for with the Grant and donations from the community. Richard Webb said if the grant is approved by the State and Council it would start ,^ sometime after July 1St, 2002. Discussion about possibility of getting two K -9 dogs. Richard Webb explained the advantages and disadvantages of applying for two dogs. Councilman Quick moved to direct Acting Chief Richard Webb to proceed with applying for the K -9 Dog Grant, Councilman Kearns seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion. PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR GROUNDWATER PROTECTION - The regional Geographic Initiative Project, undertaken by the cities of Pocatello, Chubbuck and Bannock County has resulted in a draft Memorandum of intergovernmental agreement between the cities and county to join together in groundwater protection. John Welhan, Idaho Geological Survey gave a report on the proposed intergovernmental agreement. Councilman Kearns expressed concern about the City having the manpower to do the public education along with some of the illicit discharges that were listed. Councilman Kearns also has concern about the primacy issue. PWD Smart recommended that each agency nominate around six people for the advisory body. 23 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - (cont.) January 22nd, 2002 PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT - (cont.) City Clerk Conlin was directed to put the proposed agreement for discussion on the Cities - County Meeting on the February 13`'', 2002. Council is in favor of proceeding with the draft agreement with the City of Pocatello and Bannock County. CES STORM WATER REPORT - PWD Smart said the CES Report goes hand in hand with the Intergovernmental Groundwater Protection Agreement. Council will review the CES Storm Water Report that was presented in December. PWD Smart said the Safe Drinking Water Plan will be coming up for discussion also. City Clerk Conlin was directed to include the CES Storm Water Report on the February 12', 2002 Council Meeting Agenda. BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION - El Herradero, 206 Wayne has applied for a license to sell food from a mobile van, (mostly located at Green Triangle Parking Lot). Councilman Gunter moved to grant El Herradero, 206 Wayne, Pocatello a license to sell food from a mobile van, (mostly at the Green Triangle Parking Lot), Councilman Kearns seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion. BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION - Los Primos, 4752 Yellowstone Ave. has applied for a license to sell food from a mobile van at 4752 Yellowstone Ave. Police Department said there have been not complaints. Councilman Kearns moved to grant Los Primos a business license to sell food from a mobile van at 4752 Yellowstone Ave, Councilman Quick seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion. NORTH BANNOCK COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT AGREEMENT - After discussion, City Clerk Conlin was directed to publish for a special meeting, February 12', 2002 at 5:30 p.m. with Fire Chief Eric King and also publish for a special meeting with the North Bannock County Fire District Representatives February 12`'', 2002 at 6:30 p.m. 25 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - (cont.) January 22nd, 2002 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF DESTRUCTION OF SCANNED POLICE DOCUMENTS - Police Department presented a list of scanned police documents to be destroyed, (attached). Councilman Quick moved to approve destruction of scanned police documents as presented, Councilman Kearns seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion. CLAIMS - Computer print -out claims presented to Mayor Cotant and Council. Councilman Gunter moved to approve computer print -out claims as presented, Councilman Kearns seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Mayor Cotant asked for corrections and additions to the regular meeting minutes of January 8, 2002. Councilman Kearns moved to approve the regular meeting minutes of January 8d', 2002 with correction of spelling and typo errors, Councilman Quick seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion. At 9:40 p.m., Councilman Quick moved, Councilman Kerns seconded, with full council approval to adjourn meeting. r John O. Cotant, Mayor Ron C. Conlin, City Clerk