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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05 28 1991 CM67 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES May 28, 1991 Minutes of regular meeting held in the city municipal building, May 28, 1991. Present: Mayor John O. Cotant, Council members Leroy S, Quick, Steven M. 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 7:25 p.m. by Mayor Cotant. INVOCATION was given by Bishop Joe Chapman, Chubbuck 6th. Ward, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Mayor Cotant asked for corrections or additions to the minutes of May 14, 1991. Councilman Wood moved to approve the minutes of May 14, 1991 as read. Councilman England seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion. APPOINTMENT OF CHIEF OF POLICE AND ASSISTANT CHIEF OF POLICE - City Clerk Ron Conlin swore in Jerry L. Rowland as Chief of Police and Richard Webb as Asst. Chief of Police, BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION - Joseph Jensen, Eagle Marketing, 285 Adams has applied for license to sell door to door in the City of Chubbuck. Mr. Jensen as not present at meeting. The application was tabled until Mr, Jensen can attend meeting. JERRY FETZER, 541 CANAL - Mrs. Fetzer said she lost her job with Best Friends, and would like to start a dog grooming business at her address. Mrs. Fetzer stated she talked to Cary Campbell, he said this is not allowed in a residential area. Mrs. Fetzer said she went to all her neighbors, they did not have objection to this type of business in the area. Attorney Holmes read the ordinance, then stated, unless oouncil amended the ordinance, this use is not allowed in residential area. After discussion, Mayor Cotant and Council said the staff will proceed with doing what is required, to allow a dog grooming business, with a conditional use permit in residential areas. 69 RECYCLING - OTMAR WEHRLI - MR. DELI, PINE RIDGE MALL - Mr. Wehrli stated he is trying to recycle everything possible, and would like to see everyone get involved in some recycling program. Mr. Wehrli said the most important aspect of recycling is educating the public. Mr. Wehrli stated it will be better if we take hold now, rather than waiting until we are mandated. PWD Smart said the problem Pocatello has had, is residents do not separate the sanitation properly, it is costly having city crews separate. If the sanitation is separated properly by the resident, the costs can be recovered. Mayor Cotant stated, the City will proceed in trying to find ways to recycle. NOBAMPO SPEED LIMIT RECOMMENDATIONS - Mayor Cotant and Council invited residents from Hiline Rd., from Chubbuck Rd north to city limits, Hiline Rd. from Chubbuck Rd. south to city limits and Whitaker Rd. from Chubbuck Rd. north to city limits for comments about proposed speed limits. Joe Olson, NOBAMPO was present to respond to questions. Mayor Cotant said he received several comments from drivers, Whitaker speed limit is too slow. Residents on Whitaker Rd. said the problem is school bus drivers, delivery trucks and teachers are speeding on Whitaker Rd. Velbert Jackson stated residents on Whitaker Rd. like the lower speed limit, they do not want the speed limit on Whitaker Rd. changed. Mr. Olson said NOBAMPO did radar speed studies on roads requested. The studies are accepted traffic engineering principals used all over the country. Mr. Olson gave a report on how proposed limits are arrived at. Mr. Olson stated, just because the limit is raised, it does not mean the driver drives that much faster. Residents on Whitaker Rd. suggested better police patrol to correct speeding on Whitaker Rd. Residents present did not have a problem with Hiline Rd. speed limit being raised to 35 miles per hour. Concern expressed about several school bus stops on Whitaker Rd., if the speed limit is raised, there will that much more chance of an accident. be 71 NOBAMPO SPEED LIMIT RECOMMENDATIONS - (cont.) Mayor Cotant thanked residents for their comments, a decision will not be made without residents on Whitaker Rd. knowing about it. and said SKATEBOARD ORDINANCE - An ordinance adding Section 9.08.151 to the Chubbuck Municipal Code to prohibit the use of skateboards, roller blades and roller skates. Council will review and discuss at June 11, 1991 Council Meeting. ORDINANCE - SMALL DAY CARE - An ordinance amending Section 18.04.050(e), 18.12.030(g)(1)(n), 6.04.030 and 6.04.040 to provide that any place where child care is provided to less than five (5) children for compensation, shall be treated as a minor home occupation. Council will review and discuss at June 11, 1991 Council Meeting. RESOLUTION ¢6-91 - A resolution that requires the City of chubbuck to designate the local emergency response authorities. Mayor Cotant read resolution in full. Councilman England moved to adopt Resolution $6-91 Councilman Quick seconded. All council members voted of motioni as read. in favor RESOLUTION ¢7-91 Whereas, the Idaho Transportation Department, Division of Highways, hereafter called the State, has submitted an Agreement stating obligations of the State and the Cities of Chubbuck and Pocatello, Idaho for the construction of improvements to U.S. 91, Quinn Road, and Pole Line Road intersections, including draining grading, base and surfacing, sidewalk, curb and gutter. Mayor Cotant read resolution in full. Councilman Wood moved to adopt Resolution ¢7-91 as read. Councilman England seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion. BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION - Yong Uk Hah, 230 W. Chubbuck Rd. ~A-2 has applied for license to sell T-Shirts from the Green Triangle parking lot. After discussion, Councilman Wood moved to approve a business license to Yong Uk Han, 230 W. Chubbuck Rd. to sell T-Shirts at the Green Triangle parking lot. 73 CLAIMS - Computer print-out and hand check claims presented to Mayor Cotant and Council. Councilman Wood moved to approve computer print-out and hand check claims as read. Councilman Landon seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion, GENERAL DISCUSSION - Residents on Whitaker Rd. complained of sewer or gas smell along Whitaker Rd. PWD Smart stated he felt it could be the sewer causing the problem. 2. Discussion about nominations for Business Man of Year, Citizen of Year and Jr. Citizen of the Year. 3, Mayor Cotant and Council invited to be on Channel 12, June 4, 1991 at 7:00 p.m. for an hour. At 9:30 p.m., Councilman England moved, Councilman Quick seconded, with full council approval to adjourn meeting. Ron C. Conlin, City Clerk Ohn O. Cotant, Mayor