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City of Chubbuck
Council Meeting Minutes
September 6, 2023
6:00 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
290 East Linden, Chubbuck, ID 83202
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor England
PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG: Councilmember Hernandez
COUNCIL PRESENT: Norman Reece, Dan Heiner, Melanie Evans, and Roger Hernandez.
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Kevin England, City Attorney Ryan Lewis, Public Works
Director Bridger Morrison, Community Services Director Devin Hillam, Development Services
Manager Sean Harris, Police Chief Nick Sasser, Human Resource Director Scott Gummersall,
City Treasurer Rich Morgan, and City Clerk Joey Bowers.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: August 16, 2023.
Councilmember Reece motioned for approval of the Council Meeting minutes.
Councilmember Heiner seconded motion for approval of minutes.
Roll Call: Reece -yes, Heiner -yes, Evans -yes, Hernandez -yes, motion passed.
PROCLAMATIONS:
1. Kind Community.
Mayor England read aloud a proclamation.
2. National Recovery Month.
Councilmember Evans read aloud a proclamation.
GENERAL BUSINESS:
1. Approval of Tailwind Condos Short Plat and the findings, facts and conclusions of law.
(Council will discuss the application and if it meets City code).
Stewart Ward from Dioptra represented the applicant, and presented a short Plat with
11 commercial building lots and 1 common area.
Development Services Manager Sean Harris stated that this application had been
reviewed by City Staff and appears to meet the standards of Titles 16, 17 and 18 of City
Code, and recommended approval with conditions.
Councilmember Hernandez motioned to approve of Tailwind Condos Short Plat and the findings,
facts and conclusions of law as presented by City Staff.
Councilmember Heiner seconded motion for approval.
Roll Call: Heiner -yes, Evans -yes, Hernandez -yes, Reece -yes, motion passed.
2. Review and Approve the 3"1 Addendum to the Project Development Agreement between
the Chubbuck Development Authority (CDA) and the City.
Executive Director Devin Hillam stated that due to the unexpected ongoing nature of
the New Day Parkway project, which began CDA funded design in 2017; and due to the
railroad crossing coordination with the State and Union Pacific Railroad, which is still
not fully completed. Monies which have been budgeted and programmed in the 1992
Plan towards the railroad crossing are needing to be transferred to the City to ensure that
the commitments of the CDA and the City can be fulfilled upon termination of the 1992
Plan at the end of September 2023. The timing of the railroad crossing widening is
entirely in the hands of outside parties and is estimated to be $350,000. As such, the 3rd
addendum to the CDA -City Project Development Agreement which contains provisions
for the CDA to tender to $350,000 to the City for the remaining work and to confirm that
the CDA has no more obligations to the railroad crossing, and for the City to ensure that
the project is completed.
Councilmember Heiner motioned to approve the 3'a Addendum to the Project Development
Agreement between the Chubbuck Development Authority (CDA) and the City.
Councilmember Evans seconded motion for approval.
Roll Call: Evans -yes, Hernandez -yes, Reece -yes, Heiner -yes, motion passed.
3. Discussion and Possible Approval of Funding for the Bannock Development Corporation
Economic and Marketing Plan.
(Council will discuss a funding request).
CEO Miacate Kennedy from Bannock Development Corporation presented a funding
request for a target industry analysis, retail market analysis, and a branding and
messaging strategy, that was presented during the August 2, 2023 Study Session.
Councilmember Heiner motioned to approve a $20,000 funding request by Bannock
Development Corporation for a target industry analysis, retail market analysis, and a branding
and messaging strategy. Councilmember Hernandez seconded motion for approval.
Roll Call: Hernandez -yes, Reece -yes, Heiner -yes, Evans -yes, motion passed.
4. Consideration to Remove an Emergency Moratorium Pursuant to Idaho Code 67-6523 on
new or expanded uses of extended stay facilities at any location within City limits which
offer lodging to tenants for more than 30 days, excluding bed and breakfasts, recreational
vehicle parks, group homes, nursing homes, assisted living centers, short-term rentals,
and other like uses.
Mayor Kevin England stated that City Staff including the Police and Fire departments
had been working with the owner of the current extended stay facility to fix the health
and safety concerns that had been brought before the Council to declare an emergency
moratorium. City Staff will also be bring updates to this section of City Code.
Councilmember Hernandez motioned to remove an Emergency Moratorium Pursuant to Idaho
Code 67-6523 on new or expanded uses of extended stay facilities at any location within City
limits which offer lodging to tenants for more than 30 days, excluding bed and breakfasts,
recreational vehicle parks, group homes, nursing homes, assisted living centers, short-term
rentals, and other like uses. Councilmember Reece seconded motion for approval.
Roll Call: Heiner -yes, Reece -yes, Evans -yes, Hernandez -yes, motion passed.
5. Approval of the FY24 Health Plan Trust Contribution.
(Council will discuss the City`s contribution to the health plan trust).
Scott Gummersall presented the financial status of the City's Health Plan Trust and
explained that the State Department of Insurance is requiring that the Trust carry 3 times
the monthly contribution in the fund balance.
Councilmember Reece motioned for the approval of the FY24 Health Plan Trust Contribution,
conditional upon the Idaho Department of Insurance's approval of funding contributions.
Councilmember Heiner seconded the motion.
Roll Call: Reece -yes, Evans -yes, Hernandez -yes, Heiner -yes, motion passed.
CLAIMS:
City of Chubbuck claims for September 6, 2023 as presented to Mayor England and
Council.
Councilmember Heiner motioned to approve the City of Chubbuck Claims as presented.
Councilmember Reece seconded motion for approval.
Roll Call: Evans -yes, Hernandez -yes, Heiner -yes, Reece -yes, motion passed.
ADJOURN: Mayor Kevin England adjourned at 6:29.
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