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COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
March 9, 2010
Minutes of a regular meeting held at the Chubbuck City Council Chambers, March 9, 2010.
Present: Mayor Steven M. England, Council members Kent Kearns, Kermit G. Morrison, Kevin
England, Joshua D. Ellis, 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 Eric Perry, Troop 369.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Mayor England asked for corrections and additions to the regular
meeting minutes of February 23, 2010.
Councilman Kearns moved to approve the regular meeting minutes of February 23, 2010
as read, Councilman Ellis seconded. Roll Call Vote: Kearns, yes; Ellis, yes; England, yes;
Morrison, yes.
PUBLIC HEARING - A proposed ordinance by the City of Chubbuck adding Section 18.12.070,
regarding power generating windmills. The Land Use and Development Commission
recommended approval of the proposed ordinance. The proposed ordinance was read by
title only for the first reading.
Attorney Holmes explained the proposed ordinance.
Councilman Kearns expressed concern that most people in R-1 and R-2 would not be
happy with a windmill in their back yard. Councilman Kearns expressed concern of noise
generated from windmills, (poles and all components). Councilman Kearns stated he felt if
the unit is not used to generate electricity for a continuous period of 365 days, the
property owners shall have 180 days from the expiration of the 365 day of non-use to
decommission the unit which includes removing the turbine, pole and all components is
too generous.
Discussion about the setbacks and size of blades.
Asst. Planner Paul Andrus stated the inquiries on windmills are coming from sellers and
installers at this time.
Mayor England declared the public hearing open, there being no comment in opposition,
neutral or in favor of, Mayor England declared the public hearing closed.
Council tabled the proposed ordinance until the March 23, 2010 Council Meeting.
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March 9, 2010
PUBLIC HEARING - Proposed changes to the Comprehensive Plan. Changes include the Urban
Service Boundary expansion and planned zoning along Philbin Road. The Land Use &
Development Commission recommended approval of the proposed changes.
AP Paul Andrus presented the proposed changes to the Comprehensive Plan along with
proposed Urban Service Boundary expansion and planned zoning along Philbin Road.
AP Andrus stated because of the NW Bannock County Sewer expansion we are ready to
expand the Urban Service Boundary.
Councilman Kearns stated if we are going to expand the Urban Service Boundary we
should have the future land use designations for all the urban service area.
Mayor England declared the public hearing open, there being no comment in opposition,
neutral, or in favor of, Mayor England declared the public hearing closed.
Councilman Kearns moved to accept the changes proposed by the Land Use &
Development Commission, including the change of Comprehensive Plan, a change in the
Urban Service Boundary with an adjustment of the Urban Service Boundary on the
western border to be adjusted to coincide with the map of future land use designation as is
currently before us, Councilman Morrison seconded. Roll Call Vote: Kearns, yes; Ellis,
yes; England, yes; Morrison, yes. (Correct map attached).
BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION - Jerry Merrill, Merrill Quality Landscape, Inc./dba
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Weedman, 205 S. 5 West, Rexburg, Idaho 83440 has applied for a business license to go
door to door selling lawn care services in the City of Chubbuck.
Jerry Merrill, 571 Taurus Drive, Rexburg, Idaho 83440 presented has plans for the
business.
Councilman England moved grant Jerry Merrill, Merrill Quality Landscape, Inc. dba
Weedman a business license to sell door to door in the City, Councilman Ellis seconded.
Roll Call Vote: Morrison, yes; England, yes; Ellis, yes; Kearns, no. Motion passes 3-1.
BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION - Todd Pedersen, APX Alarm Security Solutions, 1142
N. 1360 E, Orem Utah 84097 has applied for a business license to go door to door selling
and installing low voltage residential security systems.
City Clerk Conlin stated APX Security Solutions faxed a copy explaining how they want
to operate their business, (attached).
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March 9, 2010
BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION - APX ALARM SECURITY SOLUTIONS - (cont.)
Councilman Ellis moved to grant Todd Pederson, APX Alarm Security Solutions a
business license to go door to door selling and installing low voltage residential security
systems in the City, Councilman England seconded. Roll Call Vote: Kearns, no; Ellis, yes;
England, yes; Morrison, no; Mayor England, yes. Motion passes 3-2.
TOY STORAGE CONDOS FINAL SHORT PLAT - PWD Smart stated this short plat has been
approved by Design Review Committee and Staff recommends the Toy Storage Condos
Final Short Plat be approved.
Councilman Kearns moved to approve the Toy Storage Condos Final Short Plat subject to
the submission and approval of all construction drawings and building specifications as
required by the City Engineer, Councilman Morrison seconded. Roll Call Vote: Kearns,
yes; Ellis, yes; England, yes; Morrison, yes.
RESOLUTION #2-2010 - Amending Resolutions numbered 4-92 and 6-92 designating members
of the Chubbuck Development Authority Board of Commissioners created pursuant to
Idaho Code Section 50-2006, to create Board of Commissioner Membership Seats, to
provide for terms of Office for each Seat, to approve appointment of Commissioners to
the Board of Commissioners Seats, to appoint the Chair of the Board of Commissioners
for the period March, 2010 to March, 2011 and to appoint the Executive Director and
Clerk of the Authority.
Attorney Holmes read Resolution #2-2010 in full.
Councilman Kearns moved to adopt Resolution #2-2010 as read, Councilman Morrison
seconded. Roll Call Vote: Morrison, yes; England, yes; Ellis, yes; Kearns, yes.
2009 PUBLIC WORKS ANNUAL REPORT - PWD Smart presented the 2009 Public Works
Department Annual Report.
CLAIMS - Computer print-out claims presented to Mayor England and Council.
Councilman Kearns moved to approve the computer print-out claims as presented,
Councilman Morrison seconded. Roll Call Vote: Kearns, yes; Ellis, yes; England, yes,
Morrison, yes.
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March 9, 2010
At 8:40 p.m, Councilman England moved, Councilman Kearns seconded, with full council
approval to adjourn meeting.
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Ron C. Conlin, City Clerk
'teven M. England, Mhyor