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COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
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September 25, 2007
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Meeting of a regular meeting held at the Chubbuck City Council Chambers, September 25, 2007.
Present: Mayor Steven M. England, Council members Leroy S. Quick, Kent Kearns, Dennis
Stoddard, Richard Morgan, 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 England.
PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG was led by James Harrison, Boy Scout Troop #331.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Mayor England asked for corrections and additions to the regular
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meeting minutes of September 11, 2007.
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Councilman Kearns moved to approve the regular meeting minutes of September 11,
2007 as read, Councilman Morgan seconded. All council members voted in favor of
motion.
CHUBBUCK POLICE OFFICERS SWORN IN - Police Chief Randy Severe introduced the four
new Police Officers. City Clerk Ron Conlin administered the Official Oath to Chubbuck
Police Officers Brandon Fowler, Christian Hall, Nick Sasser and Shane Call.
HOMESTEAD ESTATES DIVISIONS NO. 3 & 4 FINAL PLATS - PWD Smart stated that on
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March 27, 2007 the Council stated in a motion to table the Homestead Estates Divisions
No 3 & 4 Final Plats until the issues with pressurized irrigation system and canal bridge
construction are resolved.
PWD Smart suggested that if the final plats are approved, it be stipulated the issues with
the pressurized irrigation system be resolved. PWD Smart stated the developer is working
closely with the City, and wants the City to make the decisions and drive the process.
Councilman Kearns moved to approve the Homestead Estates Divisions No 3 & 4 Final
Plats as presented, subject to the developers continuing to submit construction drawings
and specifications for the pressurized irrigation system as required by City Engineering
Staff, Councilman Stoddard seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion.
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COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - (cont.)
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September 25, 2007
DISPOSAL OF CITY PROPERTY - JOSH ELLIS - PWD Smart stated Josh Ellis has his home
on Taylor Ave in Cambridge Estates Subdivision. The home is under contract for sale. It
seems that lot was adjacent to a strip of land that the developer, Darris Ellis, had assumed
belonged to him (Darris), and in reality had been dedicated to the city. Inasmuch as the
developer had assumed that he owned it, he authorized his son Josh to extend his rear yard
across the strip of property that had been dedicated to the city. The dispute regarding the
ownership of that property came to light earlier in 2007. Now, Josh Ellis has a contract for
sale, and the new owner has made the sale contingent on access to this 15-foot strip of
land. Josh Ellis has made a request to the city to sell it to him, so that it can be made part
of the sale of his lot. (Request attached).
PWD Smart stated Josh Ellis has discussed this issue with Mayor England and himself.
They concluded the city would be willing to sell this parcel to him, if his proposed buyer
demands it, and if his proposed buyer purchases the property.
The subject parcel is approx 1,500 square feet. Using appraisal values obtained earlier in
2007, Steve estimates the value of that parcel at about $3,500.
Councilman Morgan expressed concern that we set a precedence because Lots 2 & 3 have
fenced, properly. Councilman Morgan stated Lots 2 & 3 will be out of alignment if we
sell the property adjacent to Lot 1.
Councilman Kearns moved to deny the Letter of Request from Josh Ellis for disposal of
city property, Councilman Stoddard seconded. Roll Call Vote: Quick, yes; Kearns, yes;
Stoddard, yes; Morgan, no. Motion passes 3-1.
CHUBBUCK FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL #4155 UNION AGREEMENT - Fire Chief Eric King
presented the proposed changes in the agreement.
Councilman Morgan moved to authorize Mayor England to enter into the 2007-2010
Chubbuck Firefighters Local #4155 Union Agreement with changes noted, Councilman
Quick seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion.
DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT - PWD Smart presented a list of surplus equipment for
disposal by Auction, 2007. (Attached)
Councilman Kearns moved to approve the Disposal of Surplus Equipment as presented,
Councilman Stoddard seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion.
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COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - (cont.)
September 25", 2007
PROPOSED TERMINATION OF THE CITY SANITATION AGREEMENT AND
DECLARATION OF AN EMERGENCY ON SANITATION SERVICES IN THE CITY
PWD Smart stated he received confirmation that funding was approved on a annual
renewal lease from Citizen's Community Bank to cover capital for the City of Chubbuck
to provide sanitation services in the City. PWD Smart presented sanitation collection cost
estimates. (attached). Discussion about declaring an emergency. PWD Smart explained
how fast the City can be up and running, collecting our own sanitation in the City. The
City has concern Snake River Sanitation will go out of business and leave the City
without sanitation pick up. The City will publish in the Idaho State Journal, Notice of a
Sole Source Procurement.
RESOLUTION #11 -2007 - Commercial and residential sanitation pick -up within the city limits.
Attorney Holmes read Resolution #11-2007 in full.
Councilman Kearns moved to adopt Resolution #11 -2007 as read, Councilman Morgan
seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion.
CLAIMS - Computer print -out claims presented to Mayor England and Council.
Councilman Quick moved to approve computer print -out claims as presented,
Councilman Stoddard seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion.
At 8:44 p.m, Councilman Morgan moved, Councilman Stoddard seconded, with full council
approval to adjourn meeting.
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