HomeMy WebLinkAbout05 18 2016 CMCITY OF CHUBBUCK
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
MAY 18, 2016 — 6:00pm
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor England called the meeting to order at 6pm.
ATTENDANCE: Mayor England, Councilmember Baumeister, Councilmember Ellis,
Councilmember Evans, and Councilmember Lewis, City Attorney Tom Holmes, Public Works
Director Rodney Burch and City Clerk Rich Morgan.
PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG: Councilmember Ellis led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION: Major Brady Johnson of the Idaho Army National Guard offered the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Council Study Session of May 4, 2016 and Council Meeting Minutes of
May 4, 2016. Councilmember Ellis moved to approve the Council Meeting Minutes for May 4,
2016 and Council Study Session Minutes of May 4, 2016. Councilmember Evans seconded.
Roll call vote: Ellis -yes, Lewis -yes, Baumeister -yes, Evans -yes.
GENERAL BUSINESS:
Acceptance of Copperfield Landing Division 3 Final Plat.
Brady Smith, 600 East Oak in Pocatello, from Rocky Mountain Engineering, presented
the plat. Construction drawings have been submitted to staff. There are no changes from
the preliminary plat. The park will be on the north of McKay St. and will not be
completed until the construction is finished. This area will be uses as a staging area for
construction. Water, sewer and irrigation are all included in the plan. The plat is in
compliance with City ordinance and staff recommends approval.
Councilmember Lewis moved to accept the plat upon approval of construction plans.
Councilmember Baumeister seconded. Roll call vote: Ellis -recuse, Lewis -yes,
Baumeister -yes, Evans -yes.
2. Approval of Firework Permit Applications.
Rich Morgan explained the permit applications and asked the council to accept the
applications contingent on fire inspection approval.
Councilmember Lewis moved to accept the fire work permits contingent on fire
inspections approval. Councilmember Evans seconded. Roll call vote: Ellis -yes, Lewis -
yes, Baumeister -yes, Evans -yes.
3. Acceptance of Offer of Dedication for The Academy Subdivision.
Rodney Burch explained the situation with The Academy and that The Academy has
meet all the requirements the city has ask of them. Staff recommends acceptance.
Councilmember Ellis asked who would be putting in Alpine Road in front of The
Academy. The road was not required at the time of construction. The possibility of road
completion when the parcel to the north develops was discussed. Tom Holmes suggested
the details of this discussion should be had in executive session.
Councilmember Ellis moved to accept the Offer of Dedication. Councilmember
Baumeister seconded. Roll call vote: Ellis -yes, Lewis -no, Baumeister -yes, Evans -yes.
4. Consider proposed ordinance #755 amending Title 18.
Tom Holmes read the ordinance by title for the third time.
Councilmember Lewis asked if all changes previously discussed have been incorporated
into the final document. Tom answered that they have been.
Councilmember Lewis moved to waive the rule the ordinance be read in full one time.
Councilmember Evans seconded. Roll call vote: Ellis -yes, Lewis -yes, Baumeister -yes,
Evans -yes.
Councilmember Lewis moved to adopt ordinance #755 amending title 18.
Councilmember Baumeister seconded. Roll call vote: Ellis -yes, Lewis -yes, Baumeister -
yes, Evans -yes.
CLAIMS: Computer Printout claims for May 18, 2016 as presented to Mayor England and
Council.
Councilmember Evans asked about the new Tahoe purchased by the Fire Department. Eric King
was called to answer the council's questions. Eric explained that the cam shaft on the Tahoe had
gone bad and the Tahoe would need a new engine. There was no written estimate obtained for
the estimated cost of the fix. The new Tahoe was purchased on a state bid from Smith Chevrolet.
Chief King stated that he does think, for the long term, this was the best purchase for the
department. Councilmember Lewis asked if they looked at other options other than replacing the
engine. Eric replied that they looked at replacing the cam shaft. There was discussion on what
would actually have needed to be done to fix the Tahoe and the related cost. There was
discussion on criteria for retiring city vehicles such as the number of miles. The council would
like to discuss the City's purchasing policy.
The Council stated that the claim for the Tahoe will be approved for the City to honor its
contracts. The Council does have concerns about the decision to make this purchase.
Councilmember Baumeister moved to approve the claims. Councilmember Ellis seconded.
Roll call vote: Ellis -yes, Lewis -yes, Baumeister -yes, Evans -yes.
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS: There were no general announcements.
ADJOURN: Mayor England adjourned the meeting at 7:13pm.
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