HomeMy WebLinkAbout12 02 2020 CM Study SessionCITY OF CHUBBUCK
COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MINUTES
DECEMBER 2, 2020 — 4:00pm
LOCATED AT
CHUBBUCK CITY HALL
5160 YELLOWSTONE AVE.
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor England
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Dan Heiner, Melanie Evans, Roger Hernandez, and Ryan Lewis.
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Kevin England, City Attorney Tom Holmes, Public Works
Director Rodney Burch, Planning Manager Don Matson, Utility Billing Manager Eric Jablonski,
Utility Billing Specialist Cheri Johnson, Permit Technician Kammi Kinney, City Treasurer Rich
Morgan, Human Resource Director Scott Gummersall, and City Clerk Joey Bowers.
GENERAL BUSINESS:
1. Discussion on City Hall Lobby Hours.
Councilmember Heiner and Evans discussed complaints and concerns that they had
received from community members and City Staff about the current City Hall lobby
hours.
Utility Billing Manager Eric Jablonski went over the reasoning for the current hours
and the efficiency's it created for the front lobby without having to ask for additional
staff. Mr. Jablonski stated that City Staff was creating more electronic forms that would
be available on the website for residents to access from the comfort of their own home.
Utility Billing Specialist Cheri Johnson went over the current processes to assist new
move -ins and to meet the needs of the current residents. Mrs. Johnson also stated that the
front lobby takes care of more residents before Sam and after Spm then they do on a
Friday afternoon.
Councilmember Lewis stated that this decision was the Mayor's decision and not a
City Council decision. Mayor England committed to work with all the departments to
come up with the most efficient hours to meet the needs of the residents.
2. Discussion on Changing the Number of Appointed Board Members of the Land Use &
Development Commission from 9 to 7, by Ordinance.
The Council also discussed the number of board members for the Land Use
Development Commission. The Council did not express strong opinions but did see
some efficiencies of a 7 member board vs. the current 9 member board. The Council did
think that the board should remain with an odd number total.
3. Discussion on Changing the Number of Appointed Board Members of the Chubbuck
Development Authority from 7 to 5, by Resolution.
The Council discussed the number of board members for the Chubbuck Development
Authority. The Council did not express strong opinions on the number of board members
but felt like a 7 member board allowed for the Council to appoint people from outside of
the City limits that might be able to bring a different perspective or expertise. The
Council did think that the board should remain with an odd number total.
4. Discussion on Compensation for the Land Use & Development Cominission Board.
The Council discussed the current compensation for the Land Use Development
Commission. The City of Chubbuck currently pays their land use board members $10 per
attended meeting.
Mayor England stated that Human Resource Director Scott Gummersall called 10
different cities to find out about their compensation levels. All ten of the cities paid
reimbursement costs associated with their land use board. But only one of the cities paid
their board a set dollar amount per attended meeting. The other nine cities ran their
boards as a volunteer group.
The Council asked for this agenda item to be placed on the December 16, 2020
meeting for more discussion and to make a final decision.
5. Discussion on Downtown Surveys and Recommendation for Street Names.
Planning Manager Don Matson presented the results of a recent community survey to
help determine bench styles, street name themes, and elements to prioritize in the future
downtown area. Mr. Matson stated that City Staff was looking for a recommendation on
future street names in the future downtown area and around the new City Hall. Mr. Matson
stated that mountains/landforms or rivers/streams were the two most popular themes from
the community survey.
The Land Use Commission recommended limiting the number of times the word Creek
could be used in naming streets. The land Use Commission also recommended removing
any street names that are currently being used in any form throughout the Portneuf Valley
to help prevent any confusion.
Discussion on Wastewater Capacity Fees.
Public Works Director Rodney Burch presented the final results from the FCS Group.
FCS Group had been working on a water and wastewater rate study for the City of
Chubbuck as requested by the City Council.
7. Discussion on Future Agenda Items.
Mayor England presented a 3 month report about upcoming Study Session and
Council Meeting business items.
ADJOURN: Mayor Kevin England adjourned at 5:35.
This meeting was available to the public electronically and by phone. In-person
attendance was allowed, but strict social distancing measures were in place.
Via Zoom Teleconferencing: Meeting ID: 863 3210 4994
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