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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Jan 2, 2002 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL January 2, 2002 7:30 P.M. STATE OF IDAHO, ) County of Madison ) SS. City of Rexburg ) Present were the following: Mayor: Bruce Sutherland Council Members: Kay Beck Paul Pugmire Nyle Fullmer Donna Benfield Glen Pond Marsha Bjornn City Clerk: Marilyn Hansen PFC: John Millar City Attorney: Stephen Zollinger Finance Officer Richard Horner, excused Pledge to the flag. Approval of Minutes Marsha made a motion to approve the minutes of December 19, 2001, seconded by Nyle. All voted aye, none opposed. Third Reading of Ordinance Modifying Zoning Ordinance Mayor Sutherland read the proposed ordinance modifying the zoning ordinance. Nyle made a motion to approve the ordinance which will modify the zoning ordinance. Motion was seconded by Donna. Voting as follows: Nyle Aye Kay Aye Glen Aye Marsha Aye Donna Aye Paul Aye Mayor Sutherland thanked Kay Beck for all his tireless efforts as City Council Member to the City of Rexburg over the past years and presented Kay with a plaque and his picture which had been hanging in City Hall. Kay also expressed his appreciation to the Mayor, City Council, to all the City employees and the media. Marsha expressed her appreciation to Kay for the fact that they could always trust him in his work. Approval of the bills Marsha made a motion to approve the bills, which motion was seconded by Paul. All voted aye, none opposed. Oath of Office to newly elected public officials Stephen gave the Oath of Office to the newly elected public officials, Paul Pugmire, Nyle Fullmer, and Shawn Larsen. The officials signed the Oath of Office which was sealed by the City Clerk. Appointment of appointed Public Officials and Department Heads The Mayor presented the following names for appointments as follows: Marilyn Wasden as City Clerk Richard Horner as Treasurer and Financial Officer Stephen Zollinger as City Attorney John Millar as Public Works Director Lynn Archibald as Chief of Police Jack Bowman as Recreation Director Spence Larsen as Emergency Services Chief Nyle made a motion to approve those named as mentioned to the appointed positions. Donna seconded the motion, all voted aye, none opposed. Valinda Subdivision Final Plat Approval John Millar presented a slide showing the final plat for the Valinda Subdivision and gave a explanation. This is a private lane and will not be served by the City. Discussion concerning sidewalks. Paul made a motion to approve the final plat of the Valinda Subdivision, seconded by Marsha. All voted aye, none opposed. Preliminary Plat Approval for Platinum Development John presented and explained a slide showing the preliminary plat for Platinum Development, a proposed subdivision. There is an existing water line which will service this area, the various departments have reviewed the plat and found no problems. The Police Department made the comment that the further out we annex the more difficult it is to police without additional officers. Discussion of greenway, access to the development which would be through 7th North, the first phase is believed to be the northwest quarter. Glen made a motion to accept the preliminary plat as proposed, seconded by Paul. All voted aye, none opposed. Update on Projects John reported on the Idaho Housing Study. The associates of Idaho Housing are hoping to be available next Friday to meet with the Mayor and will start the study immediately thereafter. On the cross connection ordinance to protect the drinking water there are approximately 50 people who have not complied with the ordinance and John was seeking advice from the Council as to means of compliance. Discussion. Donna suggested one more letter be sent then if it is viable have Stephen review the option of having the City install this cross connection with the charge being added to the resident’s water bill. There are instances where residents leave for the winter, requiring the water and sprinkler systems to be turned off in the fall and back on in the spring which sometimes entails actually removing and replacing the water meter. This service has never been charged for. Not only are the meters removed but there is no charge for water during that time. It is the recommendation that there be some charge for this service and the Council consider the base fee for water continue through the winter. The City has to provide the facilities whether they are used or not. Discussion. Paul suggested the City no longer provide that service. Discussion concerning the removal and installation of the water meters and giving a period of time before discontinuing the service. The cross connection is already in ordinance form so this matter would fall under that ordinance. Marsha suggested John draft a policy for review to discontinue the service and return for discussion. Marsha discussed the boat parked at Targhee Pawn and difficulty with the clear site distance. John will review this situation and work on having it cleared up. Committee Report Donna discussed the winners of the awards to be presented at the Farmer Merchant Banquet to be held January 31. Paul made a motion to adjourn , seconded by Donna. All voted aye, none opposed. _________________________________ Bruce Sutherland, Mayor ______________________________ Marilyn Wasden, City Clerk