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COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
February 12`h, 2008
Minutes of a regular meeting held at the Chubbuck City Council Chambers, February 12', 2008.
Present: Mayor Steven M. England, Council members Kent Kearns, Dennis Stoddard, Richard
Morgan, Kermit G. Morrison, Attorney Thomas J. Holmes, Public Works Director
Steven M. Smart and City Clerk Ron C. Conlin.
Meeting called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor England.
PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG was led by Councilman Richard Morgan.
INVOCATION was given by Pastor John Robinson, Gate City Christian Church.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Mayor England asked for corrections and additions to the Regular
Meeting Minutes of January 22 °d, 2008 and Special Meeting Minutes of February 6',
2008.
Councilman Kearns moved to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of January 22nd
2008 subject to change in Is' Paragraph of Page 9; "Councilman Morrison seconded the
approval of Bid for Professional Services instead of Councilman Stoddard" and Special
Meeting Minutes of February 6', 2008 as read, Councilman Morgan seconded. All
council members voted in favor of motion.
TEMPORARY VENDOR LICENSE APPLICATION - Daniel Brambila, 4044 McDougall,
Pocatello, Idaho has applied for a Temporary Business License to sell Mexican Food at
Walgreen's Parking Lot on Sundays only.
Discussion about which direction the taco bus faces, Mr. Brambila said he will face the
opening towards Walgreens.
Discussion on which Sundays the temporary vendor can be open. Daniel Brambila was
directed to talk to Asst Planning Director Larry Kohntopp about days he is allowed to be
open.
Councilman Morgan moved to grant Daniel Brambila, El Herradero a temporary vendors
license to sell Mexican Food from a taco bus at Walgreen's Parking Lot, subject to
Daniel Brambila agreeing to all City Code, including the days he can operate,
Councilman Kearns seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion.
ORDINANCE - Amending Section 10.08.050 of the Chubbuck Municipal Code to establish a
speed limit of forty -five miles per hour on those portions of Philbin Road lying within the
City Limits, and a speed limit of 35 miles per hour on Chubbuck Road, west from
Ponderosa Street to the City Limits.
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - (cont.)
February 12th, 2008
ORDINANCE - (cont.)
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Attorney Holmes read ordinance by title only for the second reading, one of which was in
full.
Council tabled the ordinance until the February 26th, 2008 Council Meeting.
DISCUSSION OF THE ADOPTION OF THE 2006 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING AND
FIRE CODES - Chubbuck Building Inspector Ray Griffin presented the 2006 International
Building and Fire Codes. Ray Griffin explained the provisions for the sprinkler
requirements.
Fire Chief King stated this is a life safety tool and recommended the 2006 International
Building and Fire Code be adopted. FC King spoke in favor of sprinkler systems being
required.
Fire Marshal Merlin Miller stated the Fire Department is strong proponents of sprinkler
systems.
Howard Blaser, 5173 Tree Valley Road spoke in favor of the State's version of the 2006
International Building and Fire Code. Mr. Blaser suggested the Builders Association be
involved in the decision.
Mayor England suggested Staff advise the Builders Association of what is being
considered with the adoption of the 2006 International Building and Fire Codes.
Council tabled the 2006 International Building and Fire Code until the February 26tH
2008 Council Meeting.
CHUBBUCK FIRE DEPARTMENT 2006 -2007 YEAR END REVIEW - FC Eric King
presented the Chubbuck Fire Department 2006 -2007 Year End Review.
The following was presented:
1. Discussion about response times.
2. Financial review.
3. Call Volume
4. Break down of Percentage by Districts.
5. CFD Personnel
6. Inspections
7. Community Service
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COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - (cont.)
February 12", 2008
CHUBBUCK FIRE DEPARTMENT 2006 -2007 YEAR END REVIEW - (cont.)
8. Training hours.
9. Major incidents.
10. Fire related Injuries /Deaths
Councilman Kearns stated he feels the City Council should continue trying to get a better
response time. Councilman Kearns stated it is time a meeting date be set with North
Bannock County Fire District for the purpose of entering into negotiations on their
agreement, Councilman Kearns stated the Fire Department has been six months trying to
set a meeting with them, Councilman Kearns said they are avoiding us.
After discussion, it was decided Mayor England and Fire Chief King will meet and set a
date.
FC King stated he is working on a five year plan for the Fire Department.
CLAIMS - Computer print -out claims presented to Mayor England and Council.
Councilman Morgan 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 would like to see more progress on, 1) A proposed
lighting ordinance and, 2) Get the 2008 -2009 FY Budgeting process going.
At 8:23 p.m, Councilman Morgan moved, Councilman Kearns seconded, with full council
approval to adjourn meeting.
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Ron C. Conlin, City Clerk