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Council Meeting Minutes
June 11, 2013
7:00 p.m.
Minutes of a regular Council Meeting held at the Chubbuck City Council Chambers, June 11,
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 walled to order at TOOpm by Mayor Steven England.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor England.
The Invocation was offered by Bishop Gary Anderson of the Chubbuck 4`h Ward of the
Chubbuck Idaho Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter -Day Saints.
Amend Council Agenda. Mayor England explained to the Council, Chief Severe's request to
amend the Council Agenda to add the presentation of the Citizen Life Saving Award.
Council Member England moved to amend the Council Agenda to include the presentation of the
Citizen Life Saving Award. Council Member Marshall seconded. Roll call vote: England -yes,
Ellis -yes, Marshall -yes, Morrison -yes.
Citizen Life Saving Award. Chief Randy Severe explained the circumstances surrounding the
rescue of Bryson Walsh. Bryson Walsh had fallen into the Church Lateral Canal close to where
the canal flows under Cole Street. Shane and Cooper Anderson were instrumental in locating
Bryson, getting him out of the canal and helping in his resuscitation. Chief Severe then presented
Shane and Cooper Anderson with the Citizen Life Saving Award.
Approval of Minutes. Council Member Morrison moved to approve the regular meeting
minutes of May 28, 2013. Council Member Ellis seconded. Roll call vote: England -yes, Ellis -
yes, Marshall -yes, Morrison -yes.
Intergovernmental Contract for the Transfer of Personal Property. The Council considered
approval of the intergovernmental contract for the transfer of two 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe Sport
Utility vehicles to the City of American Falls. Chief Severe explained the transfer. The City of
Chubbuck will receive $12,000 for the vehicles. Chief Severe explained the difference in uses of
an SUV and a sedan as a police vehicle. The Chubbuck Police Department uses both styles.
Council Member Ellis moved to approve the intergovernmental contract. Council Member
England seconded. Roll call vote: England -yes, Ellis -yes, Marshall -yes, Morrison -yes.
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Smith Subdivision Final Plat. The Council considered approval of the final plat for Smith
Subdivision. Public Works Director Steve Smart explained the plat for the Smith Subdivision
had been previously approved in 2009 and this was a re- approval of the same plat. The
developer did not record the original plat and therefore it had expired, requiring him to resubmit
the plat for approval again. There were no changes in the plat from the original submission.
Council Member Ellis moved to re- approve the plat for Smith Subdivision. Council Member
Marshall seconded. Roll call vote: England -yes, Ellis -yes, Marshall -yes, Morrison -yes.
Chubbuck Maverik Subdivision Final Plat. The Council considered approval of the final plat
for Chubbuck Maverik Subdivision. Todd Meyers from Maverik Corporation, 880 W. Center
Nth SLC, Utah explained the Chubbuck Maverik Subdivision Final Plat. The Store will be
located on the corner of Evans Ln. and Knudsen Blvd.
Council Member England moved to approve the plat for Chubbuck Maverik Subdivision Final
Plat with the addition of the sewer easement. Council Member Ellis seconded. Roll call vote:
England -yes, Ellis -yes, Marshall -yes, Morrison -yes.
Cooperative Fire Agreement. Chief King explained the Cooperative Fire Agreement between
the BLM, Forest Service, and the City. There were several items Chief King stated he was still
n following up with. He was also adding signature lines for the Commissioners in the North
Bannock County Fire District and the East Power County Fire District.
Council Member England moved to table the approval of the Fire Agreement until Chief King
has time to wrap up the loose ends. Council Member Ellis seconded. Roll call vote: England -
yes, Ellis -yes, Marshall -yes, Morrison -yes.
2013 Firework Permits. Rich Morgan explained the applications presented to the council for
firework permits. The permits were, Flowerworks, (2) American Fireworks, and (2) TNT
Fireworks.
Council Member Ellis moved to approve the 2013 firework permits conditioned on the locations
passing the Fire Department inspection. Council Member Morrison seconded. Roll call vote:
England -yes, Ellis -yes, Marshall -yes, Morrison -yes.
Authorize the Transfer of Funds from the LID to the General Fund. Rich Morgan explained
there had been a balance in the LID fund for several years. Under Idaho Code 50 -1753 the
Council can transfer the excess funds in the LID to the General Fund. Rich suggested that the
funds be transferred to the Highway, Streets, and Roads Department for improvements in
infrastructure.
Council Member Ellis moved to authorize the transfer of funds. Council Member Marshall
seconded. Roll call vote: England -yes, Ellis -yes, Marshall -yes, Morrison -yes.
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Resolution #2013 -04 Adopting a Revision to the General Employee Personnel Policy
Regarding Personal Leave. Rich Morgan explained the policy change. The policy would
move the City from a Vacation/Sick leave model of benefits for the employee to a Personal
Leave Model. It also included additions to the explanation of compensatory time as included in
the Fair Labor Standards Act and more detailed explanations of the Family Medical Leave Act.
Council Member England moved to adopt Resolution #2013 -04. Council Member Ellis
seconded. Roll call vote: England -yes, Ellis -yes, Marshall -yes, Morrison -yes.
Utility Funds Review and Discussion. Rich Morgan presented the current status of the Utility
Funds of the City, including Water, Sewer, and Sanitation. Fund Balances in those funds are
$3,188,383, $4,310,189, and $1,464,310 respectively. It is Rich Morgan's recommendation that
the utility fund's budgets are not increased for FYI and that utility rates for City services remain
the same. Rich requested a review of one fee, the shut off fee, which is currently $10 and would
recommend that the fee is increased to $50.
Computer printout claims for June 11, 2013 were presented to Mayor England and Council.
Council Member Morrison moved to approve the claims. Council Member England seconded.
n Roll call vote: England -yes, Ellis -yes, Marshall -yes, Morrison -yes.
At 9:45pm Council Member England moved to Adjourn. Council Member Morrison seconded
and the full council approved.
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Rich Morgan, City Clerk