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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11 27 2007 CM 213 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES th November 27, 2007 th Minutes of a regular meeting held at the Chubbuck City Council Chambers, November 27, 2007. Present: Mayor Steven M. England, Council members Leroy S. Quick, Kent Kearns, Richard Morgan, Attorney Thomas J. Holmes, Public Works Director Steven M. Smart and City Clerk Ron C. Conlin. Councilman Dennis Stoddard was excused.. Meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor England. PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG was led by Councilman Richard Morgan. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Mayor England asked for corrections and additions to the regular th meeting minutes of November 13, 2007. th Councilman Kearns moved to approve the regular meeting minutes of November 13, 2007 subject to, (Councilman Quick seconded the adoption of Ordinance #650 instead of Councilman Stoddard, Page 205, last paragraph), Councilman Quick seconded. All council members present voted in favor of motion. st PUBLIC HEARING - The City of Chubbuck proposes to increase fees beginning December 1, 2007 on Residential and Commercial Sanitation Service by the amount that exceeds one hundred five percent, (105%) of the respective fees from the last fiscal year. PWD Smart presented and explained the Sanitation Rate Model, Rate Alternative #6. Mayor England declared the public hearing open. Mayor England asked for comment in favor of the proposal, there being no comment Mayor England asked for neutral comments. Steven Poppleton, 803 Victor asked if Snake River Disposal can provide the same service for the same cost, why add the 7%. Wayne Webb, 545 Bonanza asked why is the City purchasing new sanitation containers, why not purchase the containers from Snake River Sanitation. Mr. Webb stated Snake River Sanitation has not raised their rates, why are we proposing to raise rates. Sean Jones, 4875 Burley Drive stated he owns a business and uses four residential carts, Mr. Jones asked if he will see a larger fee increase than the 7%. Mayor England asked for comments opposed to the proposed sanitation increase, there being no comment, Mayor England declared the public hearing closed. 215 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - (cont.) th November 27, 2007 PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED SANITATION RATE INCREASE - (cont.) PWD Smart stated, in September the City terminated the contract with Snake River Disposal because of a number of concerns, both residential and commercial collection. PWD Smart stated the City has received numerous complaints about service from Snake River Disposal. PWD Smart stated he talked to PSI and they would require a ten year contract. PWD Smart stated PSI quoted a residential price of approx 17% over current rate of $13.50. Mayor England stated one of the deciding factors of the City doing it’s own sanitation pickup was Snake River Disposal did not always respond to customer’s complaint. Mayor England stated, with the City going into the sanitation pick up business, the front office, Public Works Department and Mayor England will respond to the complaints in a timely matter. Mayor England stated one of the considerations of the City going into the sanitation pick up business is the possibility of the City getting more involved in a recycling program in the future. PWD Smart stated Snake River Disposal was asked to get us a quote on their containers, PWD Smart stated he did not hear from them for a month or so and felt the City should make a move. When Snake River Disposal did get a quote back, they asked just over $200,000 for their containers, some of the containers are in good shape, some are not in good shape, all the containers would need to be labeled as owned by the City. PWD Smart stated the Council reviewed and felt like the service that had been rendered previously was marginal, the City wanted to present an entire new face in the sanitation collection operation, including new containers, so we declined their offer of purchasing their containers. PWD Smart told Sean Jones he is getting charged for four residential containers at this time, and this will continue at the proposed new sanitation rate. Councilman Kearns stated he feels comfortable with the decision and feels the City is moving in the right direction. RESOLUTION #16-2007 - Amending the rates to be charged by the City for Garbage collection provided through the Municipal Sanitary Service System. Councilman Kearns moved to adopt Resolution #16-2007 as read, Councilman Morgan seconded. All council members present voted in favor of motion. 217 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - (cont) th November 27, 2007 GRYFINNS HOLLOW SUBDIVISION FINAL PLAT - Mitch Greer, RMES, 2043 E. Center presented the Gryfinns Hollow Subdivision Final Plat. Mr. Greer stated there are two single family homes and eight twin homes. Mr. Greer stated they are planning on piggy backing onto Grove Subdivision’s pressure irrigation system. Councilman Morgan asked what if they cannot piggyback onto Grove Subdivision’s pressure irrigation system. Mr. Greer stated he has talked to developers of Grove Subdivision, the pressure irrigation system has not been constructed as of yet, it is in its final phase. PWD Smart stated Sean Harris has been working with Grove Subdivision developers. Councilman Kearns moved to approve the Gryfinns Hollow Subdivision Final Plat contingent upon; 1) All engineering and construction drawings are completed to satisfaction of City Engineering Department. 2) Strongly suggest developer installs a pressure irrigation system, Councilman Morgan seconded. All council members present voted in favor of motion. ORDINANCE - Adopting Section 16.16.140 to require each construction site to provide toilet facilities; adopting Section 16.16.150 to require each construction site to have adequate refuse collections facilities; amending certain provisions for landscaping in Chapter 18.14. Mayor England read ordinance by title only for the second reading. th Council tabled ordinance until the December 11, 2007 Council Meeting. ORDINANCE - Adopting Section 15.04.100 to require each building site to provide toilet facilities; adopting Section 15.04.110 to require each building site to have adequate refuse collection facilities. Ordinance has been read by title for three readings. th Council tabled the ordinance until the December 11, 2007 Council Meeting. 219 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - (cont.) November 27`", 2007 CLAIMS - Computer print -out and hand check claims presented to Mayor England and Council. Western Systems & Fabrication Western Systems & Fabrication $ 208,091.00 $ 35,985.00 Councilman Morgan moved to approve computer print -out and two hand check claims as presented, Councilman Kearns seconded. All council members present voted in favor of motion. ANNOUNCEMENT - 2007 City Officials Academy and Legislative Luncheon at Pocatello City Council Chambers, Thursday, November 29`h, 2007. At 8:10 p.m, Councilman Morgan moved, Councilman Quick seconded, with full council approval to adjourn meeting. teven M. England,61ayor Ron C. Conlin, City Clerk