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COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
February 12 'h, 2002
Minutes of a regular meeting held at the Chubbuck City Council Chambers, February 12d', 2002.
Present: Mayor John O. Cotant, Council members Leroy S. Quick, Steven M. England, Marvin
C. Gunter, Attorney Thomas J. Holmes, Public Works Director Steven M. Smart and City
Clerk Ron C. Conlin. Councilman Kearns was excused.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG lead by Marshall Hatch.
INVOCATION was given by Father Camillus Temba, Pocatello / Chubbuck Catholic Community.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Mayor Cotant asked for corrections and additions to the regular
meeting minutes of January 22nd, 2002.
Councilman Gunter moved to approve the regular meeting minutes of January 22nd, 2002
as read, Councilman Quick seconded. All council members present voted in favor of
motion.
STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS was given by Mayor Cotant, relating past accomplishments
of the City, together with future plans for the City.
DEPARTMENTAL COUNCIL MEMBER ASSIGNMENTS - Mayor Cotant made the following
Departmental Council Member assignments:
Councilman Leroy S. Quick--------- -
Councilman Steven M. England - - - --
Councilman Marvin C. Gunter
Councilman Kent Kearns- - - - - --
- - - -- Police Department
- - - -- Emissary to various committees
in intergovernmental relations.
-- -Fire Department
- - - -- Southeast Idaho of Governments
and others as needed.
PRESCHOOL/ DAY CARE FACILITY APPLICATION - Little Roper's Preschool and Day
Care has applied for a daycare license to operate a preschool /daycare at 4922 Yellowstone
Ave, Suite E.
Police Department recommended approval of the preschool/daycare facility.
Councilman Gunter moved to grant Little Roper's Preschool and Daycare a license to
operate a preschool/day care facility at 4922 Yellowstone Ave, Suite E, Councilman
Quick seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion.
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COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - (cont.)
February 12 ', 2002
BECHTEL INDUSTRIES - INEEL REPORT - Wendy Schmier, Bechtel Industries point of
contact to City- County elected officials was present to introduce herself and answer any
questions.
Wendy Schmier presented Mayor Cotant and Council a report that is published annually
called the Economics Impact Report.
BID - FIRE SAFETY TRAILER - Fire Chief Eric King stated only one bid was received, the bid
was received from Mobile Concepts by Scotty, Inc.
Fire Chief King said delivery will be in August, 2002.
Councilman Gunter moved to accept the bid for the Fire Safety Trailer in the amount of
$38,358.00, Councilman England seconded. All council members voted in favor of
motion.
„-ft ORDINANCE #550 - Vacating a portion of Lariat Lane in Paradise Aces Subdivision.
Attorney Holmes read Ordinance #550 in full for the first and final reading.
Councilman Quick moved to dispense with the rule requiring an ordinance be read on
three separate days, Councilman Gunter seconded. Roll Call Vote: Quick, yes; England,
yes; Gunter, yes; Kearns, absent.
Councilman England moved to adopt Ordinance #550 as read, Councilman Quick
seconded. Roll Call Vote: Quick, yes; England, yes; Gunter, yes; Kearns, absent.
ORDINANCE #551 - Amending Section 13.04.040 of the Chubbuck Municipal Code to clarify
the policy for utility refunds when a property is not occupied.
Attorney Holmes read Ordinance 4551 in full for the first and final reading.
Councilman England moved to dispense with the rule of reading Ordinance #551 on three
separate days, Councilman Quick seconded. Roll Call Vote: Quick, yes; England, yes;
Gunter, yes; Kearns, absent.
Councilman Quick moved to adopt Ordinance #551 as read, Councilman England
seconded. Roll Call Vote: Quick, yes; England, yes; Gunter, yes; Kearns, absent.
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COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - (cont.)
February 120', 2002
ORDINANCE - Adoptions Chapter 2.34, Tree Advisory Commission and Standards.
Council is considering whether or not it wants to create a commission or if it wants to
handle it internally as a staff matter. Parks Superintendent Larry Miller reported there
have been a couple residents apply for the Tree Commission.
Councilman Quick suggested we combine residents that apply along with staff to meet
the Tree City Standards.
After discussion, Council decided to table the ordinance adopting Chapter 2.34, Tree
Advisory Commission and Standards until the February 22"d, 2002 Council Meeting.
EVALUATION OF THE PHASE II STORM WATER REQUIREMENTS AFFECTING THE
CITY OF CHUBBUCK - George Spinner, Cascade Earth Sciences presented the report.
PWD Smart stated the City is named as a community having to comply with the storm
water requirements regulations because we are in an urbanized area. PWD Smart stated
the City is allowed to combine our permit with City of Pocatello and Bannock County,
which is what staff recommends. PWD Smart said this item is on the agenda for the
Cities - County Meeting February 13th, 2002.
After discussion, Council decided to table the Report until the February 22nd, 2002
Council Meeting.
BID - ONE 500 GALLON TRAILER MOUNTED VACUUM EXCAVATOR UNIT -
Maintenance Superintendent Bryan Hall presented the bid recap.
INTERMOUNTAIN SALES INC $25,829.00
VERMEER GREAT BASIN $28,949.00
METROQUIP, INC. $28,998.00
Councilman England moved to accept the lowest bid that meets specifications,
authorizing Mayor Cotant to enter into contract with MetroQuip for the purchase of one
Vactron Vacuum for $28,998.00, Councilman Gunter seconded. All council members
present voted in favor of motion.
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February 12', 2002
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF DESTRUCTION OF SCANNED POLICE DOCUMENTS -
Police Department presented a list of scanned police documents to be destroyed,
(attached).
Councilman Quick moved to approve destruction of scanned police documents as
presented, Councilman Gunter seconded. All council members presented voted in favor
of motion.
CLAIMS - Computer print -out claims presented to Mayor Cotant and Council.
Councilman England moved to approve computer print -out claims as presented,
Councilman Gunter seconded. All council members voted in favor of motion.
AWARD OF RECOGNITION - Mayor Cotant presented Charlie Piquet with a $50.00 gift
certificate for receiving the Outstanding Idaho Operators of the Year Award.
At 8:45 p.m., Councilman England moved, Councilman Quick seconded, with full council
approval to adjourn meeting.
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