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COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES February 28, 1978
Minutes of the regular counicl meeting held"in the city municipal building
February 28, 1978.
Present: Mayor John O. Cotant, Councilmen Boyd L. Fullmer, Dwain A. Kinghorn,
LeRoy S. Quick, Earl L. Romirell, Engineer John Alder, Attorney Don Burnett,
and Clerk Vera Armstrong.
Meeting called to order at 8:00 p.m. by Mayor Cotant.
Mayor Cotant asked for any corrections or additions to council meeting
minutes of Feburary 14. Councilman Kinghorn requested an addition under
heading of RE-ZONING REQUEST, 3rd paragraph, to read as follows: Councilman
Kinghorn told councilmen that no plan was given commission and the proposed
use was somewhat indefinite. Mr. Kynaston has five acres and didn't state
what portion of acreage would be used as trailer park, and didn't state if
request was for himself or for resale purposes.
Councilman Romriell requested a copy of February 14 minutes be mailed to
Roger Seaton and Aztec, Inc.
Councilman Romriell moved to approve minutes of February 14 with the
addition requested by Councilman Kinghorn. Councilman Fullmer seconded
motion and voting was unanimous in favor.
REQUEST TO ALLOW SMALL ANIMALS AS PETS - Marjorie Zollinger, 365 Henry told
council she understood that dogs and cats only can be kept in non-livestock
residential areas.
Mrs. Zollinger requested council consider adding rabbits, chickens, guinea
pigs and ducks as pets allowed in non-livestock areas. She has six children
and would appreciate them being able to have these small animals as pets.
Mayor Cotant said this suggestion has been discussed prior. That the city
has received complaints of chickens and ducks in residential neighborhoods
and unless the city desires to make a major change in livestock ordinance,
it seems to serve the city quite well now.
David Young, 335 Henry~ was present and said he was against having chickens
and ducks in his neighborhood.
Councilman Kinghorn told Mrs. Zollinger the city studied various ordinances
prior to adopting the city livestock ordinance. Councilman Kinghorn told
Mrs. Zollinger he was in agreement with her that it is desirous for children
to be able to have pets.
Councilman Romriell said he believed city should uphold the feeling of the
public and to represent the majority of the people, and that the feeling is
against livestock in limited residential areas.
Councilman Quick said he also felt the feeling of the residents in his
area is against allowing these additional animals as pets.
Councilman Fullmer said he recognized the value of having these animals
as pets, however, he feels certain it is inappropriate to affect such a
change. The full council were against any ordinance change.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSZON MEMBER APPOINTMENTS - Mayor Cotant recommended
the appointment of Becky Hopkins, 4873 Elizabeth, and Janet Williams, 5730
Sorrell as members of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Councilman Romriell moved to approve the nomination of Becky Hopkins and
Janet Williams as Planning and Zoning Commission members. Councilman
Kinghorn seconded motion and all councilmen voted in favor.
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CORRECTION OF ZONING ON EAST CHUBBUCK ROAD - Mayor Cotant asked council
what their desires were in regards to correcting the zoning on south
side of East Chubbuck Road on property lying between the Chatterton
Subdivision east to and including property of Emilio Esquibel.
Attorney Burnett recommended making the correction of zoning when
the new land use ordinance is adopted rather than going thru separate
hearings to rezone by ordinance.
Councilman Romriell said he felt the city should do whatever possible
to solve Mr. Esquibel's immediate problem, perhaps by variance if
possible.
Attorney Burnett said the variance might be the immediate solution,
as a hearing would be required and the immediate neighborhood would
have the opportunity to voice their feeling. Attorney Burnett also
recommended that council waive the filing fee for the variance as
the present zoning is the city's error.
Councilman Quick moved to waive the filing fee for a variance request
by Emilio Esquibel. Councilman Kinghorn seconded motion. All
councilmen voted in favor of motion.
MOUNTAIN VIEW SUBDIVISION - A pre-application plat for the proposed
Mountain View Subdivision was presented by John Alder, representing
Bunce, Alder and Bunce Inc. as the developer.
Mr. Alder asked if the pre-liminary plat and re-zoning hearing could
be held paralell . Attorney Burnett said they could be held paralell.
Mr. Alder pointed out that the plat details a drainage right-of-way of
50 ft. Drainage would need to be piped from west end of drainage right-
of-way to the canal. Easement would prohibit fences or anyone building
upon right-of-way.
Steve Smart said he felt this type of drainage concept is not new and
is the oncoming thing because of self required drainage of plats.
Mr. Alder asked how city felt about a Multiple-family Residential zone
along the Interstate and a Neighborhood Commercial on property bordering
close to Hiline Road. Mr. Alder also asked if council would consider
allowing 70 ft. frontage lots in a Residential zone as many of their
homes will be split-level with garages on lower level because of the
terrain.
Mr. Alder said they have been trying to negotiate with the Parrishes for
a piece of property to provide access to Hiline Road.
Kent Parrish presented a pre-application plat showing their property
which borders the Bunce property and also presented a copy of letter
to Mr. Alder requesting that Bunce, Alder and Bunce Inc. plat both pieces
of property at same time.
Mayor Cotant recognized this was personal between the two parties.
ORDINANCE # 186 - Amending General Criminal Code Ordinance #185 to provide
that certification that a dog is neutered or spayed may be made by the
Chief of Police or his designee as well as a licensed veterinarian, further
amending said ordinance to provide that it shall be unlawfull and punishable
as a misdemeanor to evade or attempt to evade paying the fee for claiming
an impounded animal.
Councilman Romriell moved to dispense with rule of reading ordinance on
three separate days. Councilman Quick seconded motion. Roll call vote:
Fullmer, yes; Kinghorn, yes; Quick, yes; Romriell, yes.
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ORDINANCE #186 - cont'd - Councilman Kinghorn moved to adopt Ordinance
#186. Councilman Romriell seconded motion. Roll call vote: Fullmer,
yes; Kinghorn, yes; Quick, yes; Romriell, yes.
RIGHT-OF-WAY CONTRACTS in regards to city property for construction of
four lane highway project IC-Hiway Ave. Project M-7231 (007).
Attorney Burnett has reviewed the contract documents as to form and
reports they are in order and Engineer Alder has reviewed the
descriptions and find them to be in order.
Councilman Romriell moved to authorize Mayor Cotant to execute the
three contracts and approve the cash settlement amount of $10,900.00.
Councilman Fullmer seconded motion. All councilmen voted in favor.
SANITATION ORDINANCE AMENDMENT - Council discussed amending water and
sanitation rates, requiring concrete pads for commercial containers.
Council is going to do some research and possibly make recommendations
at next meeting.
LIFE SAFETY AND FIRE CODE - Councilman Romriell reported to mayor and
councilmen of the meeting with Jack Stroud from the Idaho Labor and
Industrial Board. Councilman Kinghorn also attended the meeting.
Councilman Romriell suggested adopting only the sections of the codes
desired by reference.
Attorney Burnett suggested an outline of code be broke down chapter
by chapter by the building inspector (and Attorney Burnett offered to
help) outlining recommendations of what city needs or cares to adopt.
GENERAL BUSINESS DISCUSSED.
1. Evans Lane Development.
2. Jerry Hitchcock platting of his property.
3. Pressure surge valves on wells. Engineer Alder requested to make
report.
4. Street Sweeper. Mayor Cotant reported the old street sweeper was
doing a good job, but didn't know how long it will hold up or if
it can handle the city's demands for street sweeping.
5. Engineering list for city to take care of in regards to Yellowstone
widening project.
6. Meeting in regards to water storage tank construction set for
Thursday, March 2, 1978 at 10:30 a.m.
7.State Highway meeting Wednesday, March 1, at 10:00 a.m.
8.Water pipe needed for waterline improvements.
9.Improvement of sewer pump station on Valenty Road.
10. Moving of fire hydrant on Pinewood.
11. Employee meeting Monday afternoon prior to first council meeting
March 13, 4:00 p.m.
12. Meeting with George Shiozawa Tuesday March 14, 4:30 p.m.
Councilman Romriell moved, Councilman Kinghorn seconded with all
councilmen agreeing that meeting adjourn at 10:15 p.m.
Vera C. Armstrong, City ~erk
~6hn O. Cotant, Jr., M~yor