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City of Chubbuck
Council Meeting Minutes
March 22, 2011
7:00 p.m.
Minutes of a regular council meeting held at the Chubbuck City Council Chambers, March 22,
2011. Present: Mayor Steven England, Council Members; Josh Ellis, Kevin England, Kent
Kearns, Kermit Morrison, Attorney Thomas Holmes, Clerk Rich Morgan, Public Works Director
Steve Smart.
Meeting was called to order at 7:00pm by Mayor England.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor England.
Invocation was offered by Mark Matson of the 6th Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter -
Day Saints.
Mayor England asked the council to consider amending the council agenda to include the
discussion and possible action on the short plat application for Crossroads Square.
Council Member Kearns moved to amend the council agenda. Council Member England
seconded. Roll Call vote: Ellis -yes, England -yes, Kearns -yes, Morrison -yes
Approval of Minutes - Mayor England asked for corrections and additions to the regular meeting
minutes of March 15, 2011.
Council Member Kearns moved to approve the regular meeting minutes of March 15, 2011.
Council Member Morrison seconded. Roll call vote: Ellis -yes, England -yes, Kearns -yes,
Morrison -yes.
Presentation of Youth Council Resolution - Trevor Smith, the Co -chair of the
Pocatello /Chubbuck Mayors Advisory Council presented the youth council's resolution
supporting the inclusion of prayer in public meetings.
Presentation of Award for Excellence from the American Council of Consulting Engineers -
Mike Jaglowski of Keller Associates presented the award for the work done on Hiline Road.
Public Hearing -
The City of Chubbuck proposed to institute a new fee for electrical and plumbing inspections as
of April 15, 2011. The City of Chubbuck would contract with the City of Pocatello to do these
inspections. Ray Griffin explained the process of having the City of Pocatello's inspectors
perform the City of Chubbuck's inspections. Lynn Transtrom, the City of Pocatello's building
inspector is in support of the contract between the cities.
Mayor England declared the public hearing open.
Chris Jensen - 2055 Garret Way - Mr. Jensen is the regional office manager of building safety
and offered his support for the contract.
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Ron Horner - 755 Monika Court - Mr. Horner has been an electrical contractor for years and
thinks this is a fantastic idea.
Mayor Brian Blad of the City of Pocatello spoke in favor of the two cities entering into this
contract. Mayor Blad used this as an example of how the two communities have worked together
for the benefit of one another.
Mayor England declared the public hearing closed.
Public Hearing -
The City of Chubbuck proposed to amend the procedure for approval of a planned unit
development. This is really a house keeping item that came as a recommendation from the Land
Use Commission. We are changing the phrase design principle to read design plan.
Mayor England declared the public hearing open. There being no comment the public hearing
was closed.
The Board of Community Guardians
Commissioner Manwaring discussed the Board of Community Guardians and how the guardians
help those who have no one else in the community to help them. Board membership is down
about 9 people and they are requesting the city help get the word out for the need of volunteers.
Cooperative Agreement between the City of Pocatello and the City of Chubbuck for plumbing
and electrical inspections.
This is the cooperative agreement discussed in the public hearing.
Council Member Ellis moved to authorize the Mayor to enter into the cooperative agreement
with the City of Pocatello. Council Member England seconded. Roll Call vote: Ellis -yes,
England -yes, Kearns -yes, Morrison -yes.
Ordinance #695 - Plumbing and Electrical Inspections.
This is the ordinance to update the City's code to allow for the electrical and plumbing
inspections by contract with the City of Pocatello.
Council Member England moved to waive the rule to read the ordinance on three separate
occasions. Council Member Morrison seconded. Roll Call vote: Ellis -yes, England -yes, Kearns -
yes, Morrison -yes.
Council Member Kearns moved to adopt ordinance #695 Council Member Ellis seconded. Roll
Call vote: Ellis -yes, England -yes, Kearns -yes, Morrison -yes.
Resolution #2011 -04 Adopting certain fees for plumbing and electrical inspections
Council Member Ellis moved to adopt resolution #2011 -04. Council Member England
seconded. Roll Call vote: Ellis -yes, England -yes, Kearns -yes, Morrison -yes
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Ordinance # 696 - Amending the procedure for approval of a planned unit development. First
reading.
Resolution #2011 -05 Equal Opportunity Housing.
SEICAA is going to build 5 homes in the City of Chubbuck and needs to have this resolution
passed and published in order to go forward with the projects.
Council Member Kearns moved to adopt resolution #2011 -05. Council Member Morrison
seconded. Roll Call vote: Ellis - recuse, England -yes, Kearns -yes, Morrison -yes
Short Plat Application by Crossroads RV, Jim Davies.
Location just north of City Hall. Mr. Davies will be opening a 2" location for the sale of RV's.
Council Member England moved to approve the short plat application by Crossroads RV
conditioned upon approval, execution and recording of conditional agreement. Council Member
Kearns seconded. Roll Call vote: Ellis -yes, England -yes, Kearns -yes, Morrison -yes.
Discussion on Sewer Facility Plan-
The Mayor discussed setting the fee at $16.85 which does include exempting those who are on
circuit breaker. Council Member Kearns discussed the issue of judicial confirmation vs. voter
approved. Council Member Kearns would also like the number established that represents the
portion of the NWSI project that directly benefits the existing sewer system. Council Member
Kearns would like to ask the DEQ if they would allow a moratorium on the payment until the
economy rebounds. Council Member Ellis would like to use some of the current city connection
fees to help ease the burden on the citizens.
Resolution #2011 -06 Adopting certain fees for the Northwest Sewer Interceptor Project.
Council Member England moved to adopt Resolution #2011 -06 which includes exempting
circuit breaker and setting the rate at $16.85 with the stipulation that there will be an annual
review. Council Member Kearns seconded. Roll Call vote: Ellis -yes, England -yes, Kearns -yes,
Morrison -yes
Discussion on Water Facility Plan- There was no discussion
Computer print -out claims for March 22, 2011 were presented to Mayor England and Council.
Council Member Kearns moved to approve the computer print -out claims as presented. Council
Member England seconded. Roll call vote: Ellis -yes, England -yes, Kearns -yes, Morrison -yes.
At 9:21pm Council Member England moved to adjourn. Council Member Morrison seconded
and the full council approved.
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