HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Minutes - June 17, 2020
Mayor Jerry Merrill
Council Members:
Christopher Mann Jordan Busby
Mikel Walker Tisha Flora
Brad Wolfe Bryanna Johnson
City Staff:
Stephen Zollinger – City Attorney
Matt Nielson – Finance Officer
Keith Davidson – Public Works Director
Alan Parkinson – Planning & Zoning Administrator
Scott Johnson – Economic Development Director
Deborah Lovejoy – City Clerk
3:00 P.M. City Hall
Council Member Walker said the prayer.
Council Member Wolfe led the pledge.
Roll Call of Council Members:
Attending: Council Member Flora, Council Member Johnson, Council Member Mann, Council Member Wolfe, Council Member Walker, Council President Busby and Mayor Merrill.
Public Comment: not scheduled on the agenda (limit 3 minutes); issues may be considered for discussion on a future agenda. Please keep comments on point and respectful. NONE
Introduction of New Employees: Chad Mellor – Streets, Ryker Siepert – Streets, James Mattos – Wastewater Collections, Isidro Mendoza – Sanitation, Cameron Garn – Golf Pro, Stephen Simper
– Police. Oath of Office: Stephen Simper and Nathan Dexter – City Attorney Stephen Zollinger
Mayor Merrill asked the new city employees to introduce themselves.
Chad Mellor said he grew up in Rexburg. After graduating high school, he served a two year mission in Nashville, Tennessee. After returning home from his mission, he attended Ricks College
for a short time. He has worked in Jackson Hole, Wyoming for the last thirteen years operating heavy equipment. He said when he is not at work he enjoys golfing, shooting guns, cooking,
attending the Idaho Falls Chukars baseball games and watching football games.
Ryker Siepert said he was born and raised in Rexburg. He graduated from high school this year and began working for the City Street Department two months ago. He said he was working
for the Waste Water Department part time before going full time with the Street Department. During his free time he enjoys riding dirt bikes, snowmobiling, and fishing.
James Mattos said he started working for the City Street Department two months ago. He worked for the City of Idaho Falls before coming to work in Rexburg. He said he enjoys outdoor
activities.
Isidro Mendoza said he was born in Mexico and raised in California before moving to Rexburg about fourteen years ago. He said he and his family enjoy camping, hunting, hiking and being
outdoors. He has been married for 15 years and has three children. He expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to be able to work for the City Street Department and Sanitation Department.
Cameron Garn was born and raised in Rexburg, Idaho. He has moved out of Rexburg several times; however, he returns to Rexburg because it’s a great place to raise a family. He said he
looks forward to continuing to grow the game of golf in Rexburg.
Stephen Simper said he was born and raised in Newdale, Idaho. He moved to Blackfoot and was a police officer there for eight years and later moved back to Fremont County. He was a police
officer for five years in Fremont. He said he has been a reserve police officer for Rexburg since February and has now accepted a full-time position.
Nathan Dexter said he has been a reserve police officer for Rexburg since 2017 and now a full-time police officer since December. He introduced his family in attendance.
Mayor Merrill asked City Attorney Zollinger to swear in Stephen Simper and Nathan Dexter as Rexburg Police Officers. Nathan Dexter and Stephen Simper repeated the oath of office as follows:
OATH OF OFFICE
I, Stephen Simper, do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States, and the Constitution and Laws of the State of Idaho, that I will endeavor to
enforce these laws to the best of my abilities, and that I will faithfully discharge all of the duties assigned or requested of me in my capacity as a reserve law enforcement officer
for the City of Rexburg.
_________________ Stephen Simper
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 17th day of June, 2020.
_____________________
Stephen Zollinger
Rexburg City Attorney
OATH OF OFFICE
I, Nathan Dexter, do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States, and the Constitution and Laws of the State of Idaho, that I will endeavor to
enforce these laws to the best of my abilities, and that I will faithfully discharge all of the duties assigned or requested of me in my capacity as a reserve law enforcement officer
for the City of Rexburg.
_________________ Nathan Dexter
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 17th day of June, 2020.
_____________________
Stephen Zollinger
Rexburg City Attorney
Mayor Merrill expressed his appreciation for the Rexburg Police Department. He said there has been no mention of defunding the police department and there will not be while he is the
Mayor. He said he appreciates the quality of character of each officer and sleeps well at night knowing each officer will do what is right. When police officers display high quality
and value in their work; it makes the elected official’s position easier.
Committee Liaison Assignments for 2020:
A. Council Member Mann: M.E.P.I. · Legacy Flight Museum · Planning & Zoning
Council Member Mann reported M.E.P.I. has not met. The Legacy Flight Museum Committee met last Friday at 7:00 A.M. at the museum to finalize the plans for the Fly-In which will be held
on Saturday, June 20th from about 8:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. The committee members and volunteers will sever a free pancake breakfast to about 1500 people during the Fly-In. He said the
Legacy Flight Museum is an asset to the city. The building housing the museum is well kept. He thanked City
Clerk Lovejoy for all of the work she completes as the city liaison for the Legacy Flight Museum Committee. Planning and Zoning met last Thursday and the items presented at the meeting
will be presented tonight. There will be a combined City Council and Planning and Zoning meeting tomorrow evening at 6:30 P.M.
B. Council President Busby: Cultural Arts/Museum · School Board · M.U.S.I.C.
Council President Busby reported the M.U.S.I.C. committee has not met and will not meet until on campus classes resume.
Council President Busby reported the Cultural Arts Director, Jed Platt, informed him of the event named The Art of Gathering and Take a Seat that took place on Friday, June 5. It was
a drive-by community art show. 100 miss-matched folding chairs were placed on the field west of the library for participants to take home and use their supplies, creativity and the
theme of “community” to create a work of art with one of the chairs as their canvas. The painted chairs were then returned to the field on Friday, June 12th before 10:00 A.M. for everyone
to drive by and see the art of coming together as a community. He said 84 chairs were returned and hundreds of peopled voted for their favorite chair. There were four winners and they
received gift prizes from local businesses. A picture of each entry is posted on Instagram at Rexburg Arts.
Council President Busby reported the School District did not meet; however, the Madison High School graduation was held on Saturday, June 13th at the new football stadium.
Council President Busby said there was a community food pantry pick up at the Madison Jr. High School. There were over 600 families that picked up food boxes. City Attorney Zollinger
indicated the amount of people picking-up food boxes caused traffic concerns that will need to be addressed.
C. Council Member Walker: MYAB · Emergency Services · Traffic & Safety
Council Member Walker reported the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Board has not met and will not meet until school is back in session. The Traffic and Safety Committee has not met. Emergency
Services Board has not met; however, Chief Child informed him the EMT and Paramedic classes are is session and everyone is doing well. The call volume is consistent with this time of
year.
D. Council Member Johnson: Trails · Beautification · Rexburg Free Clinics Board
Council Member Johnson reported the Trails Committee has not met; however, committee member Eric Isaacson was able to install the three trail signs at Eagle Park. The committee is looking
for volunteers to pull weeds along the trails at Eagle Park. She said she spoke with Economic Developer Torres regarding the new trail along the Teton River, they hope the trail will
be completed next year. She said the plan was to start building the trail behind the Madison Jr. High School; however, the trail has been postponed until next year due to the miss-scheduling
of the grant funds.
Council Member Johnson said the Beautification Committee has not met. The Rexburg Free Clinics Board has resumed operations. The Board was able to obtain the computers needed for the
clinic from BYU-Idaho. The clinic is still in need of a chief finance officer to work pro bono.
E. Council Member Flora: Parks & Recreation · Urban Renewal Agency · GIS Oversight
Council Member Flora reported the Parks Committee met to discuss the bids received for the dog park that will be located at Nature Park. The committee has continued to work on the 10
year Parks Plan. She and Economic Developer Torres had the opportunity to present the 10 year Parks Plan to the Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs and to solicit assistance from them. She said
the Kiwanis Club members will be assisting in cleaning up Eagle Park.
Council Member Flora reported the Recreation Department is busy planning the upcoming races. The Main Street Mile on July 4th and the Foamy 5K on July 11th. Madison Cares has partnered
with the city to co-sponsor the Foamy 5K. She asked for an email to be sent to all of the city employees informing them of the Foamy 5k Race and to sign up to participate in the race.
She is concerned the race has not been advertised throughout the city. Madison Cares advertised the race through computer software Peach Jar to all student’s parents.
Council Member Flora reported the Urban Renewal Agency has not met; however, there is a public hearing tonight regarding the North Highway Project.
F. Council Member Wolfe: Airport Board · Golf Board · Police
Council Member Wolfe reported the Airport Board has not met. The Golf Board met, they discussed the prom dance at the Teton Lakes Golf Course. The Golf Board also discussed advertising
for a sponsor to purchase the range golf balls for the driving range. The donation amount for the golf balls is about $1700. Council Member Wolfe expressed his appreciation for the
Police Department. The department is busy responding to calls along with the rest of their duties.
Public Hearing 3:30 PM:
Ordinance No 1230 First Amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Urban Renewal North Highway Project- Deannex Certain Parcels in Urban Renewal North Highway Project (Recommend Suspension
of the Rules and Consider 3rd Read) – Scott Johnson or Richard Horner
Economic Development Director Johnson reviewed the Planning and Zoning Commission Resolution and Ordinance No. 1230 for the City of Rexburg.
ORDINANCE NO. 1230
BY THE COUNCIL:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REXBURG, IDAHO, APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED URBAN RENEWAL PLAN NORTH HIGHWAY URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT,
INCLUDING
SOUTH ADDITION, WHICH FIRST AMENDMENT SEEKS TO DEANNEX CERTAIN PARCELS FROM THE EXISTING SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED URBAN RENEWAL PLAN NORTH HIGHWAY URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT, INCLUDING
SOUTH ADDITION PROJECT AREA; WHICH FIRST AMENDMENT AMENDS A PLAN THAT INCLUDES REVENUE ALLOCATION FINANCING PROVISIONS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE
AND OTHER REQUIRED INFORMATION TO THE COUNTY AND STATE OFFICIALS AND THE, AFFECTED TAXING ENTITIES; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY; APPROVING THE SUMMARY OF THE ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Council Member Mann moved to approve a Resolution of the Planning and Zoning Commission for the City of Rexburg, Idaho, validating conformity of the First Amendment to the Second Amended
and Restated Urban Renewal Plan North Highway Urban Renewal Project, Including South Addition, with the City of Rexburg’s Comprehensive Plan; Council Member Wolfe seconded the motion;
Mayor Merrill asked for a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council Member Flora None
Council Member Johnson
Council Member Mann
Council Member Walker
Council Member Wolfe
Council President Busby
The motion carried
Mayor Merrill opened the Public Hearing
Public Testimony in favor of the proposal (5-minute limit):
Public Testimony in neutral to proposal (5-minute limit):
Public Testimony opposed to the proposal (5-minute limit):
Mayor Merrill closed the Public Hearing for deliberations.
Council Member Walker moved to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 1230 First Amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Urban Renewal North Highway Project- Deannex Certain Parcels
in Urban Renewal North Highway Project; Council Member Flora seconded the motion; Mayor Merrill asked for a roll call vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council Member Flora None
Council Member Johnson
Council Member Mann
Council Member Walker
Council Member Wolfe
Council President Busby
The motion carried
Council Member Walker moved to third read and approve Ordinance No. 1230 First Amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Urban Renewal North Highway Project- Deannex Certain Parcels
in Urban Renewal North Highway Project; Discussion: Council President Busby questioned the reason for deannexing certain parcels. Finance Officer Nielson explained the purpose of
deannexing the parcels. He said most of the parcels in the North Highway District have not been developed; therefore, the increments in revenue are low with only about $24,000 return.
The parcels collect an increment of about $865,000 which is not a large reduction. The plan is to include the deannexed parcels in the new central district that will be created. He
said when development takes place on the parcels that development will provide increment revenue for that district. Council President Busby asked about the process to reannex the parcels.
Finance Officer Nielson replied the reannexing of the parcels will be included in the process of creating the new urban renewal district. Currently, the parcels are not providing economic
value because redevelopment has not occurred in the 20 plus years these parcels have been in the district; Council Member Johnson seconded the motion; Mayor Merrill asked for a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council Member Flora None
Council Member Johnson
Council Member Mann
Council Member Walker
Council Member Wolfe
Council President Busby
The motion carried
Items for Consideration:
Resolution 2020-08 Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment North West portion of Thomson Farms from Commercial to Low-Moderate Density Residential and South West portion of Thomson Farms from
Low-Moderate Density Residential to Commercial at approximately 397 Thomson Farms Road (#20-00076) – Alan Parkinson
Planning and Zoning Administrator Parkinson explained the Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment for the North West portion of Thomson Farms from Commercial to Low-Moderate Density Residential
and South West portion of Thomson Farms from Low-Moderate Density Residential to Commercial at approximately 397 Thomson Farms Road is being requested by city staff. The purpose of
the request is to revise the Comprehensive Plan Map to match the zones at this location.
Council Member Johnson moved to approve Resolution 2020-08 Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment North West portion of Thomson Farms from Commercial to Low-Moderate Density Residential and
South West portion of Thomson Farms from Low-Moderate Density Residential to
Commercial at approximately 397 Thomson Farms Road; Council Member Flora seconded the motion; Mayor Merrill asked for a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council Member Flora None
Council Member Johnson
Council Member Mann
Council Member Walker
Council Member Wolfe
Council President Busby
The motion carried
Resolution 2020-09 Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment for Teton River Flats Parcel RPR6N40E203550 approx. 280 Lorene Street from Commercial to Low-Moderate Density Residential (#20-00266)
– Alan Parkinson
Planning and Zoning Administrator Parkinson explained last year the applicant requested a Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment and rezone of approximately 20 acres; however, at that time
Westmark Credit Union owned this parcel. Mr. Bron Leatham has acquired this parcel and is requesting the Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment and zone change to match the zone of the adjacent
land.
Council Member Wolfe moved to approve Resolution 2020-09 Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment for Teton River Flats Parcel RPR6N40E203550 at approximately 280 Lorene Street
from Commercial to Low-Moderate Density Residential; Council Member Walker seconded the motion; Mayor Merrill asked for a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council Member Flora None
Council Member Johnson
Council Member Mann
Council Member Walker
Council Member Wolfe
Council President Busby
The motion carried
Ordinance No 1231 Rezone Teton River Flats Parcel RPR6N40E203550 approx. 280 Lorene St from Community Business Center (CBC) to Medium Density Residential 2 (MDR2) (#20-00268)- Alan
Parkinson
Planning and Zoning Administrator Parkinson reviewed the rezone request at approximately 280 Lorene Street from Community Business Center (CBC) to Medium Density Residential 2 (MDR2).
Counicl Member Mann expressed his concerns with the Planning and Zoning Commissioners recommending the rules of this ordinance be suspended. He believes the request should come from
the applicant and not the board members.
Council Member Mann moved to suspend the rules for Ordinance No. 1231 the rezone of Teton River Flats Parcel RPR6N40E203550 at approximately 280 Lorene Street from Community Business
Center (CBC) to Medium Density Residential 2 (MDR2); Council President Busby seconded the motion; Mayor Merrill asked for a roll call vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council Member Flora None
Council Member Johnson
Council Member Mann
Council Member Walker
Council Member Wolfe
Council President Busby
The motion carried
Council President Busby moved to approve and consider third read Ordinance No. 1231 the rezone of Teton River Flats Parcel RPR6N40E203550 at approximately 280 Lorene Street from Community
Business Center (CBC) to Medium Density Residential 2 (MDR2); Council Member Wolfe seconded the motion; Mayor Merrill asked for a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council Member Flora None
Council Member Johnson
Council Member Mann
Council Member Walker
Council Member Wolfe
Council President Busby
The motion carried
Calendared Bills:
Second Reading: Those items which have been first read: – NONE
Third Reading: Those items which have been second read: –
Ordinance No. 1226 Development Code, Ord No 1200 Amendment of Highway 20 Corridor Sign Height to 50 feet #20-00079.
ORDINANCE NO. 1226
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CURRENT DEVELOPMENT CODE (PLANNING AND ZONING
ORDINANCE NO. 1200) CONCERNING SUBSTANTIVE AND NON-SUBSTANTIVE ITEMS; THE FOLLOWING CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE TO THE HEIGHT OF FREE-STANDING SIGNS WITHIN US HIGHWAY 20 INTERCHANGE BOUNDARIES
TO INCREASE FROM FORTY (40) FEET TO FIFTY (50) FEET FROM GROUND LEVEL TO TOP OF THE SIGN; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE ORDINANCE.
Council Member Mann stated he is opposed to increasing the sign height from 40 to 50 feet in the Highway 20 Corridor. There is no reason to take a step backwards and no reason for taller
signs anywhere in Rexburg. He believes the decision to increase the sign height will affect the way Rexburg looks in the future. He cannot vote for something he feels will be detrimental
to Rexburg in the long run. He is passionate about signs, green space, design standards, etc. because they all effect the appearances of the city. Council Member Wolfe said if the sign
height affected the entire city he would also be opposed to increasing the sign height; however, the increase would only affect the highway interchanges and a radius of 150 feet from
the interchange. Council Member Wolfe said the purpose of increasing the sign height outweigh any negative effects.
Council President Wolfe moved to approve and consider third read Ordinance No. 1226 – Development Code, Ordinance No. 1200 Amendment of Highway 20 Corridor Sign Height to 50 feet; Council
Member Walker seconded the motion; Mayor Merrill asked for a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council Member Flora Council Member Mann
Council Member Johnson
Council Member Walker
Council Member Wolfe
Council President Busby
The motion carried
Ordinance No 1228 Rezone 150 N 2nd W to Mixed Use (MU) #20-00141.
ORDINANCE NO. 1228
Rezone Approximately 150 North 2nd West from Light Industrial (LI) to Mixed Use (MU)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND CHANGING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF REXBURG, IDAHO, AND PROVIDING THAT THE ZONED DESIGNATION OF THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED, SITUATED IN
REXBURG, MADISON COUNTY, IDAHO, BE CHANGED AS HEREINAFTER DESIGNATED; AND PROVIDING WHEN THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE.
Council Member Flora moved to approve and consider third read Ordinance No. 1228 the Rezone at approximately 150 N. 2nd W from Light Industrial (LI) to Mixed Use (MU) with the conditions
outlined in the city staff reviews; Council Member Johnson seconded the motion; Mayor Merrill asked for a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council Member Flora None
Council Member Johnson
Council Member Mann
Council Member Walker
Council Member Wolfe
Council President Busby
The motion carried
Staff Reports:
Finance: - Matt Nielson
Finance Reports
Finance Officer Nielson reviewed the 2020 Budget Preparation Calendar for 2021 Fiscal Year Budget. The tentative budget was advertised in the newspaper today. The Budget Public Hearing
will be held on July 1st. He asked the City Council Members if they would prefer to review the utility garbage rates with or without the recycling program expense.
Council Member Flora recommended a survey be sent to city residents regarding the recycling program. She would prefer to receive the residents input on whether to discontinue or continue
the recycling program. Finance Officer Nielson said he will present the utility rates and include the expense of the recycling program.
Finance Officer Nielson said the state is determining how to allocate the federal funding they received due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. The state has asked local governments to submit
their payroll expenses from March through June and an estimate for July through December. The payroll expenses would include the cost of benefits. The payroll expenses for the city
will be submitted to the state on July 17th. Once the state receives the payroll expenses from the local governments they will analyze the information to determine the amount of funds
that will be allocated to the local governments. If the city decided to accept the funds from the state the city will not be able to take the 3% tax increase. The funds from the state
would be in the form of a property tax credit. The city would need to determine how to rebate the tax credit to the tax payer. One way to determine the tax credit would be based on
property assessments with the tax credit shown on property owner’s notice.
Council Member Johnson asked for clarification regarding the state tax relief credit. If the city decides to accept the tax credit, the city will not be able to take the 3% tax increase
and the funds received from the state would be returned to the tax payers. She asked if the city would be lacking the 3% tax increase from it’s budget. Finance Officer Nieslon replied
yes, there would a decrease of about $150,000 in the general fund. The infromation received from the state regarding the tax relief credit is in draft form and could change. He will
continue to stay informed and bring any new information received regarding the tax relief credit to City Council.
Mayor Merrill mentioned the Police Department is in need of an evidence dryer. Finance Officer Nielson replied if the purchase of the dryer is over $10,000 a budget adjustment would
be needed.
Finance Officer Nielson reviewed the Treasurer’s Expenditure Report by Fund.
Finance Officer Nielson reviewed the Operating Expenditures Budget Summary Report.
Finance Officer Nielson reviewed the Operating Revenues Budget Summary Report. There is going to be a decrease in Investment Earnings Account.
Finance Officer Nielson reviewed the Cash and Investment Balance Report.
Fiscal Year 2020 Final Budget Adjustment Approvals
Finance Officer Nielson reviewed the Fiscal Year 2020 Final Budget Adjustments Approvals.
Council Member Walker moved to approve the reviewed Fiscal Year 2020 Final Budget Adjustments; Council Member Johnson seconded the motion; Mayor Merrill asked for a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council Member Flora None
Council Member Johnson
Council Member Mann
Council Member Walker
Council Member Wolfe
Council President Busby
The motion carried
Public Works: - Keith Davidson
Bid Acceptance for LED Street Light Upgrade
Public Works Director Davidson reviewed the bids received for the LED Street Light Upgrades. He recommended the project be awarded to Arco Electric. There is an incentive from Rocky
Mountain Power to change the lights to LED.
Mayor Merrill asked how much costs in power the city would save by changing the lights to LED. Council Member Wolfe estimated the amount of savings in power costs to switch the lights
to LED would be about $7,200 dollars a year.
Council President Busby moved to approve the low bid of $99,525 from Arco Electric for the LED Street Light Upgrades Project; Council Member Flora seconded the motion; Mayor Merrill
asked for a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council Member Flora None
Council Member Johnson
Council Member Mann
Council Member Walker
Council Member Wolfe
Council President Busby
The motion carried
Baseball Quad Lighting Equipment Bid Acceptance
Public Works Director Davidson reviewed the bids received for the Baseball Quad Lighting Equipment. Council Member Busby expressed concerns regarding the quality of lights from Musco
because of the price difference compared to Qualite. Public Works Director Davidson replied the baseball fields at the BYU-Idaho Campus have the same level of lighting that will be
used for the baseball quad. He did not observe any issues with the quality of lights at the BYU-Idaho fields.
Council Member Walker moved to approve the low bid of $385,000 from Musco for the Baseball Quad Lighting Equipment; Council Member Wolfe seconded the motion; Mayor Merrill asked for
a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council Member Flora None
Council Member Johnson
Council Member Mann
Council Member Walker
Council Member Wolfe
Council President Busby
The motion carried
Baseball Quad Lighting Installation Bid Update
Public Works Director Davidson said the bids for the Baseball Quad Lighting Installation will be opened on Tuesday, June 23rd. Once the bids are received the costs of the lighting installation
will be known. The bids will be presented to City Council at the July 1st meeting. Council Member Mann asked how the baseball quad lighting installation will be funded. Finance Officer
Nielson replied the lights will be funded by donations or through the General Fund upon City Council approval.
Council Member Wolfe mentioned the city has received letters from the Bank of Commerce indicating they would not be able to donate at this time; however, Mountain America Credit Union
and DL Evans Bank are still interested in donating funds for the baseball quad lights.
Mayor’s Business:
Mayor Merrill read Proclamation No. 2020 – 03 Rexburg Back in Business Day.
PROCLAMATION
No. 2020 – 03
June 27, 2020 as Rexburg Back in Business Day
WHEREAS, the City of Rexburg celebrates our local businesses and the contributions they make to our local economy and community; and
WHEREAS, the State of Idaho has entered Stage 4 of IDAHO REBOUNDS and businesses are resuming operations; and
WHEREAS, Rexburg actively supports our local businesses as they resume operations;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jerry Merrill, MAYOR of Rexburg, do hereby proclaim
SATURDAY JUNE 27, 2020 as REXBURG BACK IN BUSINESS DAY and urge the residents of our community to shop at our local merchants, dine with local restaurants and utilize the services of
local enterprises that day, and throughout the year.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Rexburg to be affixed this 17th day of June in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty.
APPROVED:
_____________________________
SEAL Jerry Merrill, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Deborah Lovejoy, City Clerk
Council Member Flora moved to ratify Proclamation No. 2020 – 03 Rexburg Back in Business Day; Council Member Johnson seconded the motion; Mayor Merrill asked for a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council Member Flora None
Council Member Johnson
Council Member Mann
Council Member Walker
Council Member Wolfe
Council President Busby
The motion carried
Mayor Merrill said the golf carts the Council Members will be using for the Fourth of July Parade. Council Member Flora said she will not be attending the parade.
Consent Calendar: The consent calendar includes items which require formal City Council
action, however they are typically routine or not of great controversy. Individual Council members may ask that any specific item be removed from the consent calendar for discussion
in greater detail. Explanatory information is included in the City Council’s agenda packet regarding these items.
Minutes from June 3, 2020 meeting
Approve the City of Rexburg Bills
Council Member Wolfe moved to approve the Consent Calendar containing the minutes and city bills; Council President Busby seconded the motion; Mayor Merrill asked for a vote:
Those voting aye Those voting nay
Council Member Flora None
Council Member Johnson
Council Member Mann
Council Member Walker
Council Member Wolfe
Council President Busby
The motion carried
Adjournment 4:47 P.M.
APPROVED:
________________________________
Jerry Merrill, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________
Marianna Gonzalez, Deputy City Clerk