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COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
November 25, 2008
Minutes of a regular council meeting held at the Chubbuck City Council Chambers,
November 25, 2008.
Present: Mayor Steven M. England, Council members Kent Kearns, Dennis Stoddard, Kermit G.
Morrison, Rebecca Ponkow, Attorney Thomas J. Holmes, Public Works Director Steven
M. Smart, City Treasurer Richard Morgan and City Clerk Ron C. Conlin.
PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG led by Kevin Gardner, Troop #140.
INVOCATION was given by Chubbuck Stake President, First Counselor Norman Reece, The
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Mayor England asked for corrections and additions to the Special
Meeting Minutes of November 11, 2008 and Regular Meeting Minutes of November 11,
2008.
Councilman Kearns moved to approve the Special Meeting Minutes of November 11,
2008 as read, subject to first paragraph on Page 135 saying “Mayor England rather than
Councilman England”, and approved Regular Meeting Minutes of November 11, 2008 as
read, Councilman Morrison seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion.
DONATION TO CHUBBUCK ANIMAL CONTROL FROM INDEPENDENT ORDER OF
FORESTERS - The Independent Order of Foresters was founded in 1874. Foresters help with
individuals and families to achieve financial security with its innovative portfolio of life
insurance products and annuities.
Foresters share its financial strength with its members, who are customers through
complimentary life, health and education benefits that help its more than 735,000 eligible
members and their families in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.
Foresters provides opportunities that inspire its members to make a difference in their
communities.
The Independent Order of Foresters presented a $500 check for donation to the Chubbuck
Animal Department Advisor to the Mayor, Kristen Medina to be used where necessary.
Mayor England thanked those present for the contribution.
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RESOLUTIONS #9-2008, #10-2008, #11-2008 and #12-2008 - Amending rates to be charged by
the City for Garbage Collection, Wastewater Collection and Treatment services and Water
furnished through the Municipal Water System.
Councilman Stoddard moved to adopt Resolutions #9-2008, #10-2008, #11-2008 and
#12-2008 as presented, Councilman Kearns seconded. Roll Call Vote: Kearns, yes;
Stoddard, yes; Ponkow, yes; Morrison, yes.
DISCUSSION ABOUT POLICY DECISION ON CODE SECTION PROHIBITING LIQUOR
BY THE DRINK SALES DURING GENERAL OR PRIMARY ELECTIONS UNTIL AFTER
THE POLLS ARE CLOSED - It came up as a question on election day whether or not liquor by
the drink could be sold on election day. Idaho Code used to prohibit that, however the
law was changed in 2008 and now according to Idaho Code 23-927, there is no
prohibition on sales of liquor by the drink on election day.
The Police Department asked if this should be changed.
Attorney Holmes stated he will draft an ordinance and present it for review at a January
Council Meeting.
ORDINANCE #662 - Changing a street name in Homestead Estates, Divisions 3 and 4, from
Tanglewood Drive to Wendy Drive.
Mayor England read Ordinance #662 by title only, for the first reading.
Councilman Kearns moved to dispense with the rule of reading Ordinance #662 on three
separate days, one of which shall be a reading in full, Council member Ponkow seconded.
Roll Call Vote: Kearns, yes; Stoddard, yes; Ponkow, yes; Morrison, yes.
Councilman Kearns moved to adopt Ordinance #662 as read, Council member Ponkow
seconded. Roll Call Vote: Kearns, yes; Stoddard, yes; Ponkow, yes; Morrison, yes.
COUNCIL MAY WISH TO APPROVE CONSTRUCTION OF ADDITIONAL WATER LINE
AND REPLACEMENT OF SEWER LINE ALONG HIPLINE ROAD - PWD Smart gave a
report on the request.
Russell Hill, 4865 Joy asked why the City is not using a contractor that would be on site
doing other work and would most likely be more efficient.
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COUNCIL MAY WISH TO APPROVE CONSTRUCTION OF ADDITIONAL WATER LINE
AND REPLACEMENT OF SEWER LINE ALONG HIPLINE ROAD - (cont.)
PWD Smart stated this contractor is under contract on a Federal Aid Project and we are
obligated to pay Davis -Bacon wages. The contract price would be more expensive if we
used another contractor.
Councilman Stoddard moved to approve construction of additional water line and
replacement of sewer line along Hiline Road as presented by PWD Smart, Councilman
Morrison seconded. Roll Call Vote: Kearns, yes; Stoddard, yes; Ponkow, yes; Morrison,
yes.
CLAIMS - Computer print -out claims presented to Mayor England and Council.
Council member Ponkow moved to approve computer print -out claims as presented,
Councilman Kearns seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion.
GENERAL DISCUSSION -
Councilman Kearns stated he received a letter from Wilkes Funeral Home and
suggested we put together a committee to support it. Mayor England suggested we put
a survey in the Mayor's Letter to the Residents to see what support we get from the
public.
2. PWD Smart stated we are members of Idaho Ground Water Appropriators, a group that
helps mitigate the calls on water rights. PWD Smart stated the water rights issues and
concerns are far from being settled. Council watched a 10 -15 minute video
explaining the issues.
At 8:19 p.m, Councilman Stoddard moved, Councilman Morrison seconded, with full council
approve to adjourn meeting.
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