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Council Meeting Minutes
April 9, 2013
7:00 p.m.
Minutes of a regular Council Meeting held at the Chubbuck City Council Chambers, April 9,
2013.
Present: Mayor Steven England, Council Members: Josh Ellis, Kevin England, Brent Marshall,
Kermit Morrison. Attorney Thomas Holmes, Public Works Director Steven Smart, City Clerk
Rich Morgan.
The meeting was called to order at TOOpm by Mayor Steven England.
The Invocation was offered by President Norman Reece of the Chubbuck Idaho Stake of the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter -Day Saints.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Steven England.
Approval of Minutes
Council Member Morrison moved to approve the regular meeting minutes of March 26, 2013.
Council Member Marshall seconded. Roll call vote: England -yes, Ellis -yes, Marshall -yes,
Morrison -yes.
Council Member England moved to approve the Special Meeting Minutes of March 29, 2013.
Council Member Ellis seconded. Roll call vote: England -yes, Ellis -yes, Marshall -yes, Morrison -
yes.
Proclamation declaring Saturday, April 20, 2013 Portneuf Valley Community Environmental
Fair Day. Ms. Melanie Gigly accepted the proclamation.
Public Hearing Briscoe 7 " Addition; Application by Doug Briscoe, 553 Vern Rd. For Briscoe
7`h Addition Preliminary Plat. Rodney Birch of Dioptra Engineering, 4750 Afton, explained the
preliminary plat. The plat consists of single family lots located between Martha St. and Taylor
Ave. There have been some adjustments to previously presented plats. Those adjustments
reduce density and includes larger lots. Council member Ellis asked about proper drainage for
the development. The park will be graded to include it in the storm water system.
Mayor England declared the public hearing open asking for comments in favor of, neutral, or in
opposition to the proposed preliminary plat.
Doug Collier, 820 Todd, spoke in favor of the proposal. Mr. Collier asked how the proposed plat
compared to an earlier plat with the changes in lots.
Verlyn Ashton, 5369 Whitaker Rd., spoke in favor of the proposal. Mr. Ashton asked about the
sidewalk along Whitaker Rd. and a fence along the sidewalk. He also asked about using the
current ditch to help with the storm water overflow.
There being no other testimony Mayor England declared the public hearing closed.
Council member Ellis addressed Mr. Collier's question about the changes in lots. The developer
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has met all the requirements of City Ordinance. The changes on the plat in individual lot size
allowed the developer to make an adjustment in the size of the lot for the park. Rodney Birch
addressed Mr. Ashton questions. There will be a sidewalk along Whitaker Rd. There will not be
a fence installed. The current ditch will be abandoned as a secondary irrigation system will be
installed.
Application for a Preliminary Plat for Briscoe Subdivision 7t' Addition. Council Member
Ellis moved to accept the preliminary plat for Briscoe 7" Addition. Council Member England
seconded. Roll call vote: England -yes, Ellis -yes, Marshall -yes, Morrison -yes.
Application for a Final Plat for Briscoe Subdivision 7' Addition. Steve explained the letter
requesting the waiver for constructing the secondary irrigation system to City standards,
specifically the booster pump. There is an existing pump the developer would like to utilize for
the time being. Rodney Birch stated that at the time the pump needs replaced, the new booster
station will be constructed to City standards and the developer will be responsible for the cost.
Council Member Ellis moved to accept the final plat for Briscoe 7th Addition, accept the waiver
to install a new irrigation supply pump with the condition that the developer remits to the City
$750 per lot and a bond for remainder as a guarantee toward the construction of a irrigation
supply pump in the future. Council Member England seconded. Roll call vote: England -yes,
Ellis -yes, Marshall -yes, Morrison -yes.
Public Hearing Brookstone Estates Division 2; Application by Rockwell Development, 3539
Briar Creek Ln. Ammon ID. Mitchell Greer, Rocky Mountain Engineering, 2043 E. Center,
Pocatello, ID explained the Preliminary Plat. The plat consists of single family lots located on
Cobbelstone Ave. and Stoneridge St.
Mayor England declared the public hearing open asking for comments in favor of, neutral, or in
opposition to the proposed preliminary plat. There being no comment Mayor England declared
the public hearing closed.
Application for a Preliminary Plat for Brookstone Estates Division 2. Council Member Ellis
ask about the required hammerhead turnaround. The turn around does show up on the final plat.
Council Member England moved to accept the preliminary plat for Briscoe 7" Addition. Council
Member Morrison seconded. Roll call vote: England -yes, Ellis -yes, Marshall -yes, Morrison -yes.
Application for a Final Plat for Brookstone Estates Division 2. Rockwell is requesting a
waiver for construction of the booster station located on the canal. Council Member Ellis moved
to accept the final plat for Briscoe 7" Addition, accept the waiver to install the booster station
with the condition that the developer remits to the City a certain sum per lot as a guarantee
toward the construction of an irrigation supply pump in the future. Council Member Marshall
seconded. Roll call vote: England -yes, Ellis -yes, Marshall -yes, Morrison -yes.
Application for a Short Plat and addition to lots 5 & 6 Cambridge Estates Division 2.
Mitchell Greer, Rocky Mountain Engineering, 2043 E. Center Pocatello, ID explained the short
plat. The plat is cleaning up property lines and dedicating road right of way to the City. Council
Member Marshall asked about the dirt on the lot. Darris Ellis explained the construction of the
retaining wall on his lot facing the road way.
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Council Member England moved to accept the short plat for lots 5 & 6 Cambridge Estates
Division 2. Council Member Marshall seconded. Roll call vote: England -yes, Ellis - recuse,
Marshall -yes, Morrison -yes.
Ratify Chubbuck Development Project Program for amended FY13 and FY14. Steve Smart
explained the projects related to each fiscal year on the program. Council Member Ellis moved to
ratify the CDA project program. Council Member Marshall seconded. Roll call vote: England -
yes, Ellis -yes, Marshall -yes, Morrison -yes.
Lease Purchase agreement with Summit National Bank. Steve Smart explained the lease
agreement with Summit National Bank. Council Member Marshall stated that it looks as if this
lease is a good deal for the City. Council Member Morrison moved to authorize the Mayor to
enter into a lease with Summit National Bank. Council Member Marshall seconded. Roll call
vote: England -yes, Ellis -yes, Marshall -yes, Morrison -yes.
Computer printout claims for April 9, 2013 were presented to Mayor England and Council.
Member Morrison moved to approve the claims as published. Council Member England
seconded. Roll call vote: England -yes, Ellis -yes, Marshall -yes with the exception of the land
purchase on 304 Hiway Ave., Morrison -yes.
At 9:01pm Council Member England moved to Adjourn. Council Member Morrison seconded
and the full Council approved.
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Rich Morgan, City Clerk