HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Minutes - May 05, 2021i
35 North Is' East
Rexburg, ID 83440
Mayor Jerry Merrill
Council Members:
Christopher Mann Jordan Busby
Mikel Walker Tisha Flora
Brad Wolfe Bryanna Johnson
f pExH URc
City Council Minutes ui f
May 05, 2021
deborahl@rexburg.org Phone: 208.359.3020 x 2101 E o
www.rexburg.org Fax: 208.359.3022
6:30 P.M. Citv Hall
Council Member Flora said the prayer.
Mayor Merrill led the pledge.
Roll Call of Council Members:
C I TY OF
REXBURG
Ow
America's Family Community
City Staff-
Stephen
taffStephen 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
Attending: Council Member Flora, Council Member Johnson, Council Member Mann, Council
Member Walker, Council President Busby and Mayor Merrill.
Council Member Wolfe asked to be excused.
Welcome New City EMplovees: Kyle Baldwin — P&Z Planner I; Jordan Kirsch — Paramcdic
Madison Fire Department.
Mayor Merrill asked the new city employees to introduce themselves.
Kyle Baldwin said he and his wife live in Ashton, Idaho and have five beautiful daughters. He used to work
for the City of Rexburg as an Engineer Technician for about seven years then left to work in Utah. He
worked there as a Project Manager/Estimator for two years before returning to Idaho. He is glad to be back
with the city. Mr. Baldwin said his number one goal in this position is to conduct himself in a manner that
proves to the people that the city truly cares for them and they are the city's number one priority.
Jordan Kirsch said he was born and raised in Washington state. He and his wife Jesse have four children,
two boys and two girls. His family is currently living in Washington; however, will be moving to Idaho in
about two weeks. He has 10 years of experience in Emergency Medical Services and two years in the Fire
Service. He is excited to join this excellent team and to represent the City of Rexburg and Madison County.
Public Comment:
Ruben Miller reiterated the concerns he had regarding the filling of a drainage ditch to accommodate the
development on 7th North. He said he attended a recent Planning and Zoning Meetings and City Council
Meetings to address his concerns with the ditch right of way because it has been encroached. At the April
7`h City Council Meeting, city staff was asked to provide the document which allowed the closure of the
ditch. When the document was produced it was missing the signature from the Canal Company. He said
without the written notice to the Canal Company and Irrigation Districts, they cannot determine the
impact to the surrounding properties, the closure of the ditch will have.
Mr. Miller said at the April 21 s' City Council Meeting the president of the Canal Company Roger Muir had
indicated he did not receive written notice of the development occurring near the drainage ditch. He said
city staff has indicated the ditch is not a drainage ditch; however, Lee Munns came to the City Council
Meeting and indicated it is a drainage ditch. Mr. Munns is the Water Master of the Teton Canal Company.
The filling in of the drainage ditch was brought to the city's attention in March and he referred to state
statute 42-1209. He has not been contacted by city staff or the developer to discuss the ditch issues. He
believes the city needs to hire an attorney to go before a judge to decide on the legalities of filling in the
ditch. The developer has also not been present at any of the City Council Meetings to address the issues
with the ditch.
Discussion regarding the difference between a canal and ditch. Mayor Merrill said during the City Council
drive around they had stopped at the location to better understand the issues to make the appropriate
decision. The engineering reports also need to be presented to understand the entire situation. Mr. Miller
said he believes ample time has been given to the engineer and developer to present their results. He said he
could have gone to the courthouse to file a complaint.
City Attorney Zollinger said city staff recognized that the developer needs to demonstrate a plan to resolve
the issue. The issue regarding the ditch is not connected to this rezone request that has been tabled. One of
the requirements was that the developer obtain a certification from the irrigation district before building the
Centennial Apartments; however, it appears the developer has failed to obtain the certification before
constructing the apartments. The documents need to be finalized to the satisfaction of the city's Public
Works Director and Attorney.
Mr. Miller said the connection between this rezone request and the Centennial addition is that for the ditch
to be unfilled the Stonebridge Street will need to be removed and so will Hope Street along with several
townhomes. Otherwise, the ditch will need to be rerouted. He said if the rezone request is approved the
ditch will not be able to be rerouted thought that property. City Attorney Zollinger clarified the zone does
not determine the layout of the development. He said city staff has not seen a proposed layout of the
development; however, if items such as a ditch are needed then that is something the Public Works
Department would be cognizant of based on these conversations. The zoning gives the developer the ability
to start the design process at a level that they are seeking. Mr. Miller said this property is adjacent to
agriculture and the city limits. By zoning land for multi -family use adjacent low density residential there are
different rules that are followed as oppose to land adjacent to high density. There are no rules against
allowing a 40 -foot structure to be built when it is adjacent to agriculture land. The irrigation district has not
been given notice of the proposed rezone.
Council President Busby asked when the developer will be able to present their information regarding the
ditch. Public Works Director Davidson replied the developer is working with the property owners who
previously utilized the ditch. Mr. Miller said he is the property owner who currently uses the ditch.
Sherry Erickson said in addition to the issues with the ditch there are many citizens living in the
Stonebridge Subdivision that consider this zone change a problem because they will be surrounded by rental
properties. They purchased their properties with the knowledge that zoning around the church would be
low density. She said it seems wrong to allow rental properties around a church house because it is so
transit. Another issue is that the subdivision would be adjacent to all rental properties. She said it is not just
a drainage ditch issue for the residents living in Stonebridge Subdivision.
Tina Brower said she disagrees with low density housing being surrounded by high density housing. There
are plenty of high density developments to accommodate the growth of the city. The housing market is
terrible and low density housing is needed. Mayor Merrill said the market drives the type of development
and City Council is doing their best to manage the growth coming to Rexburg.
Robert McKenzie said during the public hear at Planning and Zoning meeting regarding this rezone
request there were many assertions made by the commission that he considers untrue. The proposed
housing would be affordable starter homes that is untrue they are not starter homes. The existing units are
one -bedroom units starting at $1,000 a month with insufficient parking. One of the Planning and Zoning
Commissioner at that meeting indicated that the rezone would have a negative effect on the community
environment.
Mr. Mckenzie said it appeared to him at Planning and Zoning meeting that the commissioners had already
decided to approve the rezone. The City Council Members often state they desire the best and value the
citizens; however, the actions taken indicate the opposite, when it appears a decision has already been made
before the meeting. This type of behavior naturally erodes public trust in these hearings and leaves little
room for the effected public to believe the best interest of our community or that their voices and expressed
2
opinions concerning the matter are taken into account, when these decisions are being made rather, it seems
that the decisions are being made based on what type of taxes can be extorted from the residents through
the affected area. He said many of the assertions were made during the portion of the meeting when the
public was barred from speaking.
Mr. Mckenzie said similar concerns were brought to the Planning and Zoning Commission regarding the
Carlow Senior Apartments. The apartments were built to close to the homes and built before the land was
properly zoned. The residents that expressed their conerns regarding the apartments were told they should
be grateful because they only lost their privacy rather than an extra 10 feet of their back yards. He said he is
in favor of growth; however, rezoning low density residential areas to medium density residential areas is not
in the best interest of the affected area. The argument of inadequate infrastructure in the area has been
discussed and future potential of imminent domain. There are many issues regarding this rezone.
Staff Renorts:
A. Finance: - Matt Nielson
1. Set Public Hearing Date for Mayor and City Council Salaries for June 2, 2021
Finance Officer Nielson reviewed the Mayor and City Council Salaries.
Mayor & Council Salary Raises
CPI
2019
251.712
2021
261.582
public hearing lune 2
Proposed Percent l nerease
3.92%
publish May 11 9. 18
Proposed Changes to take AfjeaJanuary
2422
Current
Proposed
Proposed Proposed
Pay Period
Calculated
Annual Wage -
Wage
Increase*
Wage 26/year
�Mayvr $
79,142
$ 3,106
$ 82,298 1 $3,165.31
council Member $
9,226
5 362
S 9588 S 366.77
lCouncil President S
10,426
$ 409
$ 10,835 1$ 416.73
'Rounded up ro whole number
Idaho Code 50-203
The officials of each city shall consist of a mayor and either four {4y or six (6) councilman
whose compensation shall be fixed by ordinance published at least seventy -fire (75) days
before any general city election, which ordinance shall be, effective for all said officials
commencing on January t following said election and oonlinuing until changed pursuant
to this section.
Council Member Mann moved to approve to Set a Public Hearing on June 2ad, 2021 for Mayor
and City Council Salaries; Council Member Walker seconded the motion; Mayor Merrill asked for
a vote:
Those voting ave
Council Member Johnson
Council Member Flora
Council Member Mann
Council Member Walker
Council President Busby
The motion carried
Those voting nay
None
2. Budget Adjustments for Teton Lakes Clubhouse Deck, Wastewater Blower Replacement,
and Water Fire Hydrant Replacements
Finance Officer Nielson reviewed the Budget Adjustment for the Teton Lakes Golf Course. The cost of a
wooden deck came in substantially higher, so a steel option was compared. He believes a steel deck would
be better in the long-term aspect with less ongoing maintenance. There is not much of a cost difference
between a wood and steel deck. The additional funds would come from the carryover of the General Fund.
City Attorney Zollinger clarified the funds for the deck were budgeted in the capital; however, all the
funds are not available this Fiscal Year. Council Member Flora asked about the donated storage shop from
one of the Urban Renewal Properties. Finance Officer Nielson explained the area where the storage shop is
going to be located needs to be surveyed; however, City Engineer Justin Beard had informed him the shop
may need to be raised by about five feet.
3
BUDGET ADJUSTMENT REQUEST FORM
Dept: I Golf Fiscal Year Affected:2021
Expense Accounts to Receive Increased Budget:
Account:50437709 Amount: 110,000 Name:IDECR(CARTSTORAGE
Account-. 01499970 Amount: 55,000 Name: FUND R-GOLFOPERATIONS
Acoount: Amount: Name:
TOTAL: 165,000
Accounts Where Budget is Coming From:
Account: 5039920 Amount: 55,000 Name:IFUND TFR FROM CITY
Account: D1"" Amount: 55,600 Name: FUND BALANCE CARRYOVER
Account: 5037610 Amount: 55,000 Name: COUNTY CONTRIBUTIONS
TOTAL: 165,000
Net Expense less Revenue (This must be zero)
Coming From: Contingency: ryover
put back into contingency to car
Other Expanse:
New Revenue: 110,000
TOTAL INCREASE 110,000
Reason for the Increase:
Golf Course Deck Project -Scope of Project enhanced to a bigger size to accommodate more cart
storage Discovered some issues with the rimbcard that had to he addressedlfixed. Initial bid
inquiries showed a much higher cast than expected for wood structure_ Decided to price steel
structure and determined it was immaterial cost difference to do a steel structure with concrete floor
We anticipate the projed to cost close to $200.000 We will need to bid out the project once specs
are received. We are proposir p the additional $110,000 come 60% from Madison County and 501A
from the City- The City increased share is proposed to come from General Fund Balance Carryover.
Council President Johnson moved to approve the Budget Adjustments for Teton Lakes
Clubhouse Deck; Council President Busby seconded the motion; Mayor Merrill asked for a vote:
Those voting aye
Council Member Johnson
Council Member Flora
Council Member Mann
Council Member Walker
Council President Busby
The motion carried
Those voting naX
None
Finance Officer Nielson reviewed the Budget Adjustment for the Wastewater Blower Replacement.
BUDGET ADJUSTMENT REQUEST FORM
Dept I WW TREATMENT I Racal Year Affected' 12021
Expense Accou nts to Receive
Increased Budget:
Account: 27435706
Amount 5 000
00
Ham BLOWER REPLACEMENT 3 -VFD
Account:
Amount
Name:
Aocounk
Amount
Name'
Account -1
Amount
Name:
TOTAL: 500,000
Accounts Where Budget is Coming From:
Net Expense less Revenue) ((This must be zero)
Coming From: Contingency.
Oths+Expsnsa'
Neve Revenue: 500 000
TOTAL INCREASE 500,000
Reason for the Increase:
Ori incl bud et of $1,000,0000 in Fiscal Year 2020. Cunent Bud et Fiscal Year 2021 at $200,000. Wil I need
$500,000 to com lets ct. We are gettinga rant for need S Btl from Rocky Mounlain Pourer for
P 'ect
Council President Walker moved to approve the Budget Adjustments for the Wastewater
Blower Replacements; Council Member Johnson seconded the motion; Mayor Merrill asked for a
vote:
Those voting aye
Council Member Johnson
Council Member Flora
Council Member Mann
Council Member Walker
Council President Busby
The motion carried
Those voting nay
None
Finance Officer Nielson reviewed the Budget Adjustment for the Water Fire Hydrant replacements.
Council President Busby asked about the cost of engineering. Public Works Director Davidson said the
engineering cost include, inspections, preparing the documents to bid the project, etc.
BUDGET ADJUSTMENT REQUEST FORM
Oept: WATER J Flewl Year AffeMd:2021
lxpense Accounts to Receive Increased Budget:
Account: 26434711 Amount 85 000
Name: HYDRANTS -REPLACE 10
Account; Amount.
Name,
Aocount: Amount
Name:
Account: Amount
Name:
TOTAL: 85,000
190,000.00
Accounts Where Budoet is Comino From:
Net Expense less Revenuel - I(This must be uro)
Coming From: Contingency
Other Expense=
New Revenue: 8500D
TOTAL INCREASE 85,000
Reason W the Increase;
Had bud et of $20,000 in FY21. Decided to contract out this work lorelace 10 hydrants. Estimated total cost
X
erigirieering at 5105,000. EEI
Council Member Flora moved to approve the Budget Adjustments for the Water Fire Hydrant
Replacements; Council President Busby seconded the motion; Mayor Merrill asked for a vote:
Those voting aye
Council Member Johnson
Council Member Flora
Council Member Mann
Council Member Walker
Council President Busby
The motion carried
Those voting naX
None
Finance Officer Nielson mentioned the budget review meetings will begin next week and all are welcomed
to attend the meetings.
B. Public Works: — Keith Davidson
1. Bid Acceptance for Wastewater Blower Replacement, Street Drainage Improvements, Fire
Hydrant Replacements, and Chip Seal Projects
Public Works Director Davidson reviewed the bids received for the Wastewater Blower Replacement,
Street Drainage Improvements. There was only one bid received for the Blower Replacement because the
other business did not have a large enough crew to complete the work. He is recommending the project be
awarded to GSE Construction in the amount of $333,500.
Blower Replacement Bid Results
Name Amount
Engineer's Estimate $ 300,850.00
GSE construction $ 333,500.00
Public Works Director Davidson reviewed the Street Drainage Improvements bids. There were three bids
received and Mountain Valley Construction submitted the low bid and he recommended they be awarded
the project.
Street Drainage Improvements Bid Results
Name
Amount
Engineer's Estimate
$
180,000.00
Edstrom Construction
$
182,279.00
Mountain Valley Construction
$
190,000.00
HK Contractors
$
257,500.00
Public Works Director Davidson reviewed the bids for the Fire Hydrants. The low bid received from
Vanguard LLC. He recommended Vanguard LLC be awarded the project.
Fire Hydrant Bid Results
Name
Amount
Engineer's Estimate
$
130,250.00
Vanguard LLC
$
97,338.89
HK Contractors
$
166,899.00
Edstrom Construction
$
170,486.00
Mountain Valley Construction 1$ 243,200.00
5
Public Works Director Davidson reviewed the bids received for the Chip Seal Project.
Chip Seal Bid Results
Name
Amount
Engineer's Estimate
$
140,000.00
HK Contractors
$
109,134.00
TMC Contractors
$
114,210.00
Boswell Asphalt & Paving
$
158,625.00
Council Member Flora moved to approve the low bid of $333,500. from GSE Construction for
the Wastewater Blower Replacement and the low bid of $190,000. from Mountain Valley
Construction for Street Drainage Improvements and the low bid of $97,338.89 from Vanguard
LLC for Fire Hydrants and the low bid of $109,134. from HK Contractors for Chip Seal; Council
President Busby seconded the motion; Mayor Merrill asked for a vote:
Those votingave Those voting naX
Council Member Johnson None
Council Member Flora
Council Member Mann
Council Member Walker
Council President Busby
The motion carried
Items for Consideration:
A. Resolution 2021— 05 Resolution 2021— 06 Destruction of Records — Fire Department Sign -
out Sheets, Applications (those not hired), Training Logs, Testing Logs from 2015 to 2000;
Bank Statements 2013 to 2001, Terminated and No Hire Employee Applications from 2013 to
2001, Terminated Employee Records from 2013 to 1985; see resolution for further record list
— Stephen Zollinger.
City Attorney Zollinger indicated the destruction of records is a housing keeping function completed by
the City Clerk. The clerk being the record keeper for the city.
Resolution Authorizing Destruction of Records
Resolution No 2021- 06
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REXBURG, IDAHO, AUTHORIZING
DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS.
WHEREAS, Idaho Code 50-907 requires the City Council to authorize destruction of semi-permanent and
temporary public records that have met the minimum retention period provided by the city's records retention
schedule and are no longer required by law or for city business; and,
WHEREAS, the City Clerk of the City of Rexburg, Idaho has requested that certain records be authorized for
destruction; and,
WHEREAS, approval for the destruction of the below listed records has been obtained from the Idaho State
Historical Society and the City Attorney, as provided by Idaho Code 50-907.
See Attachment "Resolution 2021-06 for Destruction List"
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REXBURG,
IDAHO, THAT THE FOLLOWING RECORDS ARE AUTHORIZED TO BE DESTROYED.
The administrative staff of the City is authorized to take all necessary steps to carry out the authorization
provided by this Resolution.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL May 2021
SIGNED BY THE MAYOR May 2021
ATTEST:
Deborah Lovejoy, City Clerk
Attachment: Records for Destruction List
Jerry Merrill, City of Rexburg Mayor
rel
Resolution 202.1- 06 Records for Destruction List - Hard Copies Only
Date Range
Documerrt Name/Type From To
Fire Deaarmert emplo;,ee signout sheets, -10 hi -e
employee appl cation, training logs, test ng logs 2015 1945
Finance Bank Statements and check registers 2013 2001
HRTerminated 2013 and alder and no hire employee
appiicafc-ns from 2013 tc 2001,
HR-erminatep E-iployee �e-ords 2013 1985
Council President Busby moved to approve Resolution 2021 — 05 Resolution 2021 — 06
Destruction of Records — Fire Department Sign -out Sheets, Applications (those not hired),
Training Logs, Testing Logs from 2015 to 2000; Bank Statements 2013 to 2001, Terminated and
No Hire Employee Applications from 2013 to 2001, Terminated Employee Records from 2013 to
1985; see resolution for further record list; Council Member Walker seconded the motion; Mayor
Merrill asked for a vote:
Those votingave
Council Member Johnson
Council Member Flora
Council Member Mann
Council Member Walker
Council President Busby
The motion carried
Those voting nay
None
Calendared Bills and Tabled Items:
A. Tabled Item from April 7', 2021 City Council Meeting:
a. Planning and Zoning Recommendation to Rezone approximately 525 E 7' N from Low
Density Residential 2 (LDR2) to Medium Density Residential 1 (MDR1) #21-00063.
Designated as Ordinance No 1257 if Motion Passes and Considered 1" Read — Alan
Parkinson
Council Member Mann moved to un -table the Rezone approximately 525 E 7th N from Low
Density Residential 2 (LDR2) to Medium Density Residential 1 (MDR1); Discussion: Council
Member Walker asked for the item to not be taken off the table until the information City Council
requested form the developer is presented. Council Member Flora said she believes the current
zone is a good fit for the area and she is not in favor of the rezone request regardless of the ditch
information; Council Member Jonhson seconded the motion; Mayor Merrill asked for a vote:
Those voting ave
Council Member Johnson
Council Member Mann
Council President Busby
The motion carried
Those voting naX
Council Member Flora
Council Member Walker
Council Member Flora said in her experiencing serving on City Council she is aware there is another side
and currently there is not a representation of the other side. There is a possibility the developer and engineer
are going to mitigate the concerns. She said it is difficult to decide without all the information. Planning and
Zoning Administrator Parkinson said the developer is having issues contacting one of the property owners.
The engineer is doing his due diligence to obtain the information and answers requested by the city whether
that includes restoring the drainage ditch. This rezone and the ditch issues are not connected other than the
developer is the same person. The rezone was tabled to allow the engineer and developer to mitigate the
drainage ditch issues.
Council Member Flora questioned the reason why the developer could build the Centennial Apartments
without contacting the Irrigation District. Planning and Zoning Administrator said it was his understanding
the engineer contacted the property owners using the ditch and received verbal permission and not written
permission. He said city staff reviewed the recorded plat and realized the Irrigation District Representative's
signature was not on the plat.
7
Council Member Johnson said this rezone request is similar to the 12`' West rezone request which was
denied by City Council. There are residents expressing to City Council, they desire areas in the city that do
not have medium and high density residential zoning. She does not desire medium and high density zoning
where there are established single family subdivisions. The current zone would allow for townhomes and
she believes this is a good compromise. The property is located near the city limits and not in the downtown
area where she envisions high density to be located.
Council Member Mann said the City Council Members care about the citizens. He said he in favor of
development; however, he is not in favor of this rezone because it is not a good fit for the area. The issues
with inadequate infrastructure and the drainage ditch are other reason why he is not in favor of this rezone.
Council Member Johnson moved to deny the Rezone approximately 525 E 7' N from Low
Density Residential 2 (LDR2) to Medium Density Residential 1; Council Member Mann seconded
the motion; Mayor Merrill asked for a vote:
Those voting ave
Council Member Johnson
Council Member Flora
Council Member Mann
Council President Busby
The motion carried
Those voting naX
Council Member Walker
B. Second Reading_ Those items which have been first read: NONE
C. Third Reading: Those items which have been second read:
a. Ordinance No 1258 Extend Zoning of Community Business Center (CBC) and
Medium Density Residential 2 (MDR2) at approximately 20 S 12t' W and parcel numbers
RPR6N39E260006 and RPR6N39E260007 #21-00084 — Alan Parkinson
ORDINANCE NO 1258
Extend Zoning of Community Business Center (CBC) and Medium Density Residential
2 (MDR2) at Approximately 20 South 12th West and Parcel Numbers RPR6N39E260006 and
RPR6N39E260007 in Rexburg, Idaho
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 Walker moved to approve Ordinance No 1258 Extend Zoning of Community
Business Center (CBC) and Medium Density Residential 2 (MDR2) at approximately 20 S 12`h W
and parcel numbers RPR6N39E260006 and RPR6N39E260007 and consider third read; Council
Member Flora seconded the motion; Mayor Merrill asked for a vote:
Those voting aye
Council Member Johnson
Council Member Flora
Council Member Mann
Council Member Walker
Council President Busby
The motion carried
Mavor's Business:
Those voting nay
None
Mayor Merrill mentioned the use of the golf carts by City Council for the 4t' of July Parade. They usually
use about 20 carts leaving with a shortage of cards for the golf courses on a busy day. Discussion regarding
using an ATV or walking the parade route. Council Member Johnson said she would prefer to use the golf
carts to ride in the parade. Mayor Merrill mentioned the upcoming events:
1. Flow-Bor Day May 19' from 4:00 to 6:00 pm
2. Rexburg Tabernacle Orchestra Concert on May 27`' at 7:30 pm
3. Romance Theater Open House for City Employees and their families.
4. Chalk -the-Block at the Madison Cares Field $5 fee, and prizes
5. Commemorating the 45' Anniversary of the Teton Dam Flood begins on June 5`''.
A. Proclamation 2021— 02 Arbor Day May 19'x, 2021
Mayor Merrill read Proclamation 2021 — 02 Arbor Day May 19''', 2021.
PROCLAMATION No. 2021— 02
2021 Arbor Day Proclamation
WHEREAS: In 1872, J. Sterling Morton proposed to the Nebraska Board of Agriculture that a special day be set aside
for the planting of trees, and
WHEREAS: The holiday, called Arbor Day, was first observed with the planting of more than a million trees in
Nebraska, and
WHEREAS: Arbor Day is now observed throughout the nation and the world, and
WHEREAS: Trees can reduce the erosion of our precious topsoil by wind and water, lower our heating and cooling
costs, moderate the temperature, clean the air, produce oxygen and provide habitat for wildlife, and
WHEREAS: Trees are a renewable resource giving up paper, wood for our homes, fuel for our fires and countless other
wood products, and
WHEREAS: Trees in our city increase property values, enhance the economic vitality of business areas, and beautify our
community, and
WHEREAS: Trees, wherever they are planted, are a source of joy and spiritual renewal,
NOW, THEREFORE: I, Jerry Merrill, Mayor of the City of Rexburg do hereby proclaim May 19, 2021 as Arbor Day
in the City of Rexburg, and I urge all citizens to celebrate Arbor Day and to support efforts to protect our trees and
woodlands, and
Further, I urge all citizens to plant and care for trees to gladden the heart and promote the well-being of this and future
generations.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand
and caused the Seal of the City of Rexburg to be affixed
this _day ofMay in the year of our Lord two thousand
twenty-one.
APPROVED.
SEAL Jerry Merrill
MAYOR
ATTEST.•
Deborah Lovejoy
REXBURG CITY CLERK
Council Member Mann moved to ratify Proclamation 2021-02 Arbor Day May 19`x, 2021;
Council President Busby seconded the motion; Mayor Merrill asked for a vote:
Those votingave Those voting naX
Council Member Johnson None
Council Member Flora
Council Member Mann
Council Member Walker
Council President Busby
The motion carried
011
Council Member Mann mentioned the Association of Idaho Cities Conference is scheduled June 16d' -18th
The conference will interfere with the second City Council Meeting in June. The City Council decided the
second meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 23rd at 6:30 p.m.
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.
A. Minutes from April 21 & 30, 2021 Meetings
B. Approve the City of Rexburg Bills
Council Member Walker 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
Council Member Johnson
Council Member Flora
Council Member Mann
Council Member Walker
Council President Busby
The motion carried
Those voting naX
None
Executive Session: Roll Call Vote for Motion to Enter into Executive Session per Idaho State
Statute §74-206(1)0 To communicate with legal counsel for the public agency to discuss the legal
ramifications of and legal options for pending litigation, or controversies not yet being litigated but
imminently likely to be litigated.
Council President Busby moved to enter into Executive Session per Idaho State Statute §74-
206(1)0 To communicate with legal counsel for the public agency to discuss the legal
ramifications of and legal options for pending litigation, or controversies not yet being litigated but
imminently likely to be litigated approve the Consent Calendar containing the minutes and city
bills; Council Member Johnson seconded the motion; Mayor Merrill asked for a roll call vote:
Those votingave
Council Member Flora
Council Member Johnson
Council Member Mann
Council Member Walker
Council President Busby
The motion carried
Executive Session started at 8:03 P.M.
Executive Session Ended at 8:29 P.M.
Adjournment 8:30 P.M.
Attest:
Marianna Gonzalez, Deputy City Clerk
10
APPROVED:
Those voting naX
None
Jerry Merrill, Mayor