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COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
May 25, 1993
Minutes of regular meeting held in the city municipal building,
May 25, 1993.
Present: Mayor John O. Cotant, Council members Leroy S. Quick,
Steven H. England, David A. Landon, W. Dean Wood, Attorney
Thomas J. Holmes, Public Works Director Steven M. Smart and
City Clerk Ron C. Conlin.
Meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Cotant.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mayor Cotant asked for corrections or
additions to regular meeting minutes of May 11, I993.
Councilman Wood moved to approve regular meeting minutes
May 11, 1993 as read. Councilman Quick seconded. All
council members voted in favor of motion.
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FEASIBILITY ASSESSMENT OF GROUNDWATER TREATMENT ALTERNATIVE
PREPARED BY CH2M HILL - PWD Smart explained the feasibility
assessment of groundwater treatment alternatives for Chubbuck
Municipal Supply Wells ~2 and ¢4.
The following alternatives were discussed:
Air Stripper/Reservoir
Air Stripper/Wellhead
GAC at Wellhead
Chemical Ox at Reservoir
Chemical OX at Wellhead
New Production Well
$1,506,600.00
657,800.00
2,983,500.00
1,872,000.00
1,170,000.00
175,000.00
PWD Smart presented costs on the above groundwater treatment
alternatives.
Councilman England asked if the City had pursued finding if
the depth of the wells, would make a difference, PWD Smart
stated we have not, but will.
Councilman Quick asked if wells outside the City, but, in the
area have been checked. PWD Smart stated some have, only one
well test came back with PERC. PWD Smart explained how the
test were taken. PWD Smart stated the tests might not be
entirely accurate.
After discussion, Mayor Cotant and Council directed PWD Smart
to do a feasibility study on the following:
FEASIBILITY
(cont.) -
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ASSESSMENT REPORT ON ALTERNATIVE WATER TREATMENT
1. Depth of wells - Raising or lowering the wells,
2. Installation of new well in fairgrounds area.
3. Installation of irrigation system separate from
culinary system.
CLAIM - Venna McCallum, 223 E. Chubbuck Rd. presented a claim
for $200.00 stating, Feb. 8, 1993 a Chubbuck Water Dept.
Employee was working on lines on Chubbuck Rd. Mrs. McCallum
stated the employee turned the water off at the meter, causing
her lines to freeze.
PWD Smart stated we have not been able to find any information
stating we were working on the water line at all, that day.
After discussion, City Clerk Conlin was directed to get more
information on the claim.
BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION - Steve Carter, 508 W. Center,
Pocatello has applied for license to sell used autos at 4759
Yellowstone Ave.
FC Campell presented a report stating he talked to Mr. Carter
advising him code requires him to install a green space at the
business. FC Campbell said the landscaping ordinance is
triggered by 1. A change of occupancy. 2. A change of
ownership. 3. A change of occupants.
Mrs. Judy Carter stated the Carter's painted and repaired the
building, when a realtor told them the property is sold
and about ready to close. Mr. Carter was not aware of this,
he has a contract for sixty days, Mrs. Carter stated they are
not sure if they will have the building after sixty days. Mrs,
Carter said the landscaping raquirement puts quite a burden
on them because they do not know if they will have the
property after sixty days, Mrs. Carter asked the Council if
they can operate the business without the landscaping
requirement being met for sixty days, if they are able to
continue, they will meet the landscaping requirement, if not,
they wilt be required to leave the property.
Discussion about reducing size of green required.
Mrs. Carter stated Mr. Carter will present a proposal for
review of City Staff, in Staff Meeting.
Councilman Landor moved to grant a business license to Steve
Carter, Auto Image to sell used vehicles at 4759 Yellowstone
Ave. for 60 days, or until August 1, 1993, subject to Steve.
Carter working with City Building Inspector Rex Orgill about
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BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION - (cont.) -
dimension of site triangle for vehicles. Councilman Quick
seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion.
CLAIM - Robert J. Hayball, Fort Hall, Idaho presented a claim to
Mayor Cotant and Council in the amount of $177.14 for a broken
windshield on his vehicle, he said was caused by rock thrown
by the City of Chubbuck Street Sweeper.
After discussion, Councilman London moved to direct City Clerk
Conlin to present claim to City Insurance Co. Councilman
England seconded. All council members voted in favor of
motion.
NOTICE OF CLAIM OF CLARK NEESER - Clark Neeser's claim is based on
both contract and tort theories, for the amount of at least
$300,000.00.
After discussion, Councilman England moved to deny the claim
and directed City Clerk Conlin to forward the claim to City
Insurance Co. Councilman Landor seconded. All council members
voted in favor of motion.
FINANCIAL REPORT for month of, April, 1993 presented to Mayor
Cotant and Council.
4TH ·
OF JULY CELEBRATION AT BANNOCK COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS - Mayor
Cotant stated the annual Fireworks Celebration will be held
at Bannock County Fairgrounds this year. The event will be an
all day celebration this year,
Mayor Cotant said the organizers have asked about Police and
Fire Departments help for the celebration. Mayor Cotant said
Phil Meador, Chairman of the event asked for a contribution
from the City of Chubbuck.
After discussion, it was decided Police and Fire Departments
will help all they can. The council in years past decided not
to contribute to Fireworks Displays.
CLAIMS - Computer print-out claims presented to Mayor Cotant and
Council.
Councilman Wood moved to approve computer print-out claims as
presented. Councilman Landor seconded. All council members
voted in favor of motion.
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GENERAL DZSCUSSZON -
1. Rich Marley, 5150 Stuart asked why Stuart Park sprinklers
are running all day long. Mayor Cotant said he will check
out.
2. Rich Marley suggested thelights at Stuart Park be turned
on earlier to prevent vandalism. Mayor Cotant said we have
not received any reports, but we will check out and
correct.
At 9:00 p.m., Councilman England moved, Councilman Landon seconded,
with full council approval to adjourn meeting.
Ron C. Conlin, City Clerk
/John O. Cotant, Mayor