HomeMy WebLinkAbout09 21 2016 CMCITY OF CHUBBUCK
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 21, 2016 — 6:00PM
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor England
PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG: Councilmember Ellis
Mark Nye asked to address the council. He currently is a Representative for District 29 in the
Idaho House. He will be running for the Idaho Senate this November. He wanted to let the
council know of his plans to run for the Senate and reinforce his availability to them for any
concerns they may have.
GENERAL BUSINESS:
1. Discussion on City's sponsorship of the DARE program.
Officer Scott Conlin, 5932 David Street, is happy to be in front of the Council tonight.
The City of Chubbuck is re -instituting the DARE program. Officer Conlin read the
DARE mission statement. The DARE program helps kids make good decisions about the
hard choices that come before them. The class will begin January 3, 2017 with
approximately 400 participants. Officer Conlin is looking for donations to help fund the
program. Donations go towards workbooks, t -shirts, pencils, stickers and other supplies
and incentives. Councilmember Lewis believes the City should be involved. He would
like Officer Conlin to bring a budget for the program to the Council. He would also like
an itemized list of who has donated along with the amount of their donation.
Councilmember Lewis would like this information so that the City can ensure the
program's success with its support.
Councilmember Lewis moved to sponsor the DARE program at a level of $1,500.
Councilmember Evans seconded. Roll call vote: Ellis -yes, Lewis -yes, Baumeister -yes,
Evans -yes.
2. Discussion on Jordan's Park Subdivision — Garden Drive Development Assessment.
Rodney Burch, Public Works Director, explained to the Council the location of the parcel
being discussed. Mr. Burch explained that when the City developed the park and road in
2002, they also installed three service stubs for the parcel on the north side of the street.
At the time the cost was calculated at a total of $17,000 for the parcels portion or $5,667
per connection. Rodney explained that in this situation the City became the developer,
this is not typical. It is common as we do our projects, we stub utilities into vacant
properties and this is good planning. When the city did this we did hope to recover this
cost. We do not have an official agreement to recover this cost with the property owner.
Also, in all cases with reimbursement agreements that the City has in effect, there is a
sunset clause. After 14 years, Mr. Burch wanted to ask the Council if they would remove
the assessment to help spur development. Councilmember Lewis ask how the City would
enforce reimbursement. Tom Holmes, City Attorney, explained that there is a one foot
reserve strip in front of the property. The City is working to get this dedicated to the City
from the previous developer.
Councilmember Lewis asked if the law of supply and demand would take care of this
without the City getting involved. Councilmember Baumeister mentioned that if people
keep walking away from this property because of the price it's the property owner or the
developer's issue. Councilmember Ellis mentioned the assessment he paid to build in the
Griffin Hollow Subdivision where the lot had set for around 7 years. Councilmember
Evans believes this is a seller/purchaser issue. Mayor expressed that this would only
return to the council agenda if there is a compelling reason to do so.
Councilmember Lewis moved to deny any request to reduce Garden Drive Development
Assessment. Councilmember Baumeister seconded. Roll call vote: Ellis -yes, Lewis -yes,
Baumeister -yes, Evans -yes.
3. Approval of Grove 2nd Addition Final Plat.
Stuart Ward with Dioptra, 4737 Afton Place. This plat includes 15 lots on 5 acres. The
applicant would like to donate cash to the City in lieu of building a park. Councilmember
Ellis asked if the developer is aware of the amount that would be required for the cash in
lieu option. Mr. Ward is unsure of the actual dollar amount but the developer does
realize there is a cost. Pressure irrigation will be available. The irrigation will be pushed
through pavement rather than easements on the back side. Rodney Burch, Public Works
Director, explained that the ordinance dealing with park and cash in lieu needs to be
addressed. Councilmember Ellis would like the ordinance changed quickly. Tom
Holmes, City Attorney, explained that to assess the impact fee a study would need to be
done. This will take longer than the Council would like it to. We would like to have the
study done and the ordinance in place by next spring. Councilmember Lewis stgated this
application is based on the ordinance as it is today. Councilmember Lewis commented if
a developer is doing cash in lieu we should have the cash per lot as developed or paid in
full before the next phase is approved. Mr. Burch mentioned that a development
agreement is required on each development and the resolution of the park is always a part
of the agreement.
Councilmember Lewis moved to approve the Grove 2nd Addition Final Plat with a cash in
lieu of park election and subject to approval of construction drawings. Councilmember
Evans seconded. Roll call vote: Ellis -yes, Lewis -yes, Baumeister -yes, Evans -yes.
4. Discussion on City Health Insurance Benefits.
This discussion has been moved to a special council meeting to be held Monday
September 26, 2016.
CLAIMS: Computer Printout claims for September 21, 2016 as presented to Mayor England and
Council. Councilmember Evans moved to approve the claims. Councilmember Ellis seconded.
Roll call vote: Ellis -yes, Lewis -yes, Baumeister -yes, Evans -yes.
ADJOURN: Mayor England adjourned the meeting.
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Engla d -Mayor Rich Morgan— Clerk