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City of Chubbuck
Council Meeting Minutes
November 6, 2024
6:00 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
290 East Linden, Chubbuck, ID 83202
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor England
PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG: Mayor England
COUNCIL PRESENT: Norman Reece, Dan Heiner, and Roger Hernandez.
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Kevin England, City Attorney Ryan Lewis, Public Works
Director Bridger Morrison, Public Works Operations Manager Kami Berger, Community
Services Director Devin Hillam, Planning Manager Don Matson, Development Services
Manager Sean Harris, Human Resource Director Scott Gummersall, City Treasurer Rich
Morgan, and City Clerk Joey Bowers.
Mayor England excused Councilmember Melanie Evans from the meeting.
DISCLOSURES OR CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ON ANY AGENDA ITEMS:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: October 16, 2024.
Councilmember Heiner motioned for approval of the Council Meeting minutes.
Councilmember Hernandez seconded motion for approval of minutes.
Roll Call: Reece -yes, Heiner -yes, Hernandez -recused, motion passed.
PUBLIC HEARING:
To take public comment on a proposed declaration of intent to exchange equal value land
between the City of Chubbuck and Gary Brandon Ratliff in accordance with Title 50,
Chapter 14 of Idaho Code. In summary: on October 16, 2024, and pursuant to Idaho Code
§ 50-1402, the Chubbuck City declared intent to exchange 2.05 acres of its property
located on New Day Parkway adjacent to the Union Pacific Railroad (appraised valuation
of $445,000) for 2.05 acres of property adjacent to the northern boundary of Capell Park
(appraised value of $445,000), finding the exchange to be in the public's interest and
declared the value of the property it intends to receive to be $445,000.
Community Services Director Devin Hillam presented an exchange of City property
on New Day Parkway for private land north of Capell Park, which would allow for future
park expansion.
Mayor England declared the public hearing open for public comment.
Resident Ron Osborn, was In Favor. Mr. Osborn was in favor of this proposal which
would allow for future park expansion, grant opportunities, and allow the City to expand
its current tennis faculties which are already well used by the community.
Resident Cody Martin, was In Favor. Mr. Martin was in favor of this proposal which
would allow for future park expansion, and promote healthy living for the community.
Resident Stephanie Carter, was In Favor. Mrs. Carter was in favor of this proposal
which would allow for future park expansion, and allow the City to expand its current
tennis faculties which are already well used by the community.
Resident Cami Ellis, was In Favor. Mrs. Ellis was in favor of this proposal which
would allow for future park expansion, and allow the City to expand its current tennis
faculties which are already well used by the community.
Resident Tor Lynn, was In Favor. Mrs. Lynn was in favor of this proposal which
would allow for future park expansion, and allow the City to expand its current tennis
faculties which are already well used by the community.
Resident Shauna Myler, was In Favor. Mrs. Myler was in favor of this proposal which
would allow for future park expansion, and allow the City to expand its current tennis
faculties which are already well used by the high schools and the community.
Resident Stephanie Martin, was In Favor. Mrs. Martin was in favor of this proposal
which would allow for future park expansion, and allow the City to expand its current
tennis faculties which are already well used by the youth, and the community.
Resident Brett Carlson, was In Favor. Mr. Carlson was in favor of this proposal which
would allow for future park expansion, and allow the City to expand its current tennis
faculties which are already well used by the High Schools, Idaho State University, and
the community.
Resident Adam Wood, was In Favor. Mr. Wood was in favor of this proposal which
would allow for future park expansion, and allow the City to expand its current tennis
faculties which are already well used by the youth, and the community.
Resident Boyd Byrd, was Neutral. Mr. Byrd was in favor of this proposal which
would allow for future park expansion. But also asked if it would be better for the City to
sell the property along New Day and put those funds towards existing parks.
Resident Adam Thayer, was Opposed. Mr. Thayer was opposed to this proposal and
didn't feel like it was in the public's best interest. Mr. Thayer felt it would be better for
the City to sell the property along New Day as the two properties were not comparable.
Mayor England stated that the Council had received a letter in opposition of this
proposal.
Due to no more public comment Mayor England closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Heiner asked about the remaining property that the City still owned.
Community Services Director Devin Hillam stated that this property exchange would be
about 2/3 of the City property between the railroad tracks and Whitaker Road. The
remaining 1/3 must remain with the City as part of contract negotiations and could be
developed in the future to enhance the current trail system.
Councilmember Reece asked about the public notice. Attorney Lewis stated that the
City followed Idaho Code § 50-1402 for notice requirements. City resolution 2021-06 are
for applications that fall under and governed by the Local Land Use Planning Act.
GENERAL BUSINESS:
1. Discussion and Possible Approval for a Proposed Equal Value Land Exchange between
the City of Chubbuck and Gary Brandon Ratliff. To exchange 2.05 acres of City property
located on New Day Parkway adjacent to the Union Pacific Railroad for 2.05 acres of
private property adjacent to the northern boundary of Capell Park.
Councilmember Hernandez motioned finding the exchange to be equal value, in the public's best
interest, and pursuant to Idaho Code § 50-1402 to approve the exchange of 2.05 acres of City
property located on New Day Parkway adjacent to the Union Pacific Railroad (appraised
valuation of $445,000) for 2.05 acres of property adjacent to the northern boundary of Capell
Park (appraised value of $445,000). Councilmember Reece seconded motion for approval.
Roll Call: Heiner -yes, Hernandez -yes, Reece -yes, motion passed.
2. Discussion and Possible Adoption of Ordinance XXX for the Annexation of
approximately 3.12 acres of land, and Specify the Zoning Single-family Residential (R-2),
located at 12260 Hiline Rd (Action Item)
(Council will discuss the annexation of 3.12 acres into the City limits).
General Business item #2 was removed from the agenda.
3. Approval of the Candee Subdivision Phase 2 Final Plat and the findings, facts and
conclusions of law. (Council will discuss the application and if it meets City code).
Adam Thayer from Dioptra represented the applicant. Mr. Thayer presented a 5 lot
final plat for 4 commercial building lots in the Candee Subdivision.
Development Services Manager Sean Harris stated that this application had been
reviewed by City Staff and appears to meet the standards of Titles 16, 17 and 18 of City
Code, and recommended approval with conditions.
Councilmember Reece motioned to approve the Candee Subdivision Phase 2 final Plat, including
the findings, facts and conclusions of law as presented by City Staff,
Councilmember Heiner seconded motion for approval.
Roll Call: Hernandez -yes, Reece -yes, Heiner -yes, motion passed.
Approval of the Legacy Park Div. 2 Final Plat and the findings, facts and conclusions of law.
(Council will discuss the application and if it meets City code).
Matt Baker from Sunrise Engineering represented the applicant. Mr. Baker presented a
27 lot final plat for 23 multi -family residential building lots, 1 commercial lot in the
Legacy Park Div. 2.
Development Services Manager Sean Harris stated that this application had been
reviewed by City Staff and appears to meet the standards of Titles 16, 17 and 18 of City
Code, and recommended approval with conditions.
Councilmember Reece motioned to approve the Legacy Park Div. 2 final Plat, including the
findings, facts and conclusions of law as presented by City Staff,
Councilmember Hernandez seconded motion for approval.
Roll Call: Reece -yes, Heiner -yes, Hernandez -yes, motion passed.
Discussion and Possible Adoption of Ordinance XXX for a Title 18 Map Amendment
from Agriculture (A) to Single-family Residential (R-1) on approximately 4.47acres of
land located at 5110 Tree Valley Rd.
(Council will discuss the application and if it meets City code)
Councilmember Hernandez motioned for the waiver of three readings, including the reading of
one time in full for Ordinance 874.
Councilmember Heiner seconded motion for waiver.
Roll Call: Heiner -yes, Hernandez -yes, Reece -yes, motion passed.
Councilmember Reece motioned for adoption of Ordinance 874 as presented.
Councilmember Hernandez seconded motion for adoption.
Roll Call: Hernandez -yes, Reece -yes, Heiner -yes, motion passed.
Acceptance of Offer of Dedication for Pine Ridge Landing.
(Council will discuss if all city requirements have been inspected and completed).
Development Services Manager Sean Harris stated that all city requirements had been
inspected and completed and recommend approval.
Councilmember Heiner motioned for acceptance of offer of dedication for Concord Corner.
Councilmember Reece seconded motion for acceptance.
Roll Call: Reece -yes, Heiner -yes, Hernandez -yes, motion passed.
Acceptance of Offer of Dedication for Copperfield Landing Div. 6.
(Council will discuss if all city requirements have been inspected and completed).
Development Services Manager Sean Harris stated that all city requirements had been
inspected and completed and recommend approval.
Councilmember Reece motioned for acceptance of offer of dedication for Concord Corner.
Councilmember Heiner seconded motion for acceptance.
Roll Call: Heiner -yes, Hernandez -yes, Reece -yes, motion passed.
8. Acceptance of Offer of Dedication for WDG Knudsen Multifamily Subdivision.
(Council will discuss if all city requirements have been inspected and completed).
Development Services Manager Sean Harris stated that all city requirements had been
inspected and completed and recommend approval.
Councilmember Hernandez motioned for acceptance of offer of dedication for Concord Corner.
Councilmember Heiner seconded motion for acceptance.
Roll Call: Hernandez -yes, Reece -yes, Heiner -yes, motion passed.
CLAIMS:
1. City of Chubbuck claims for November 6, 2024 as presented to Mayor England and
Council.
Councilmember Reece motioned to approve the City of Chubbuck Claims as presented.
Councilmember Hernandez seconded motion for approval.
Roll Call: Reece -yes, Heiner -yes, Hernandez -yes, motion passed.
ADJOURN: Mayor Kevin England adjourned at 6:43.
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