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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000.09.06 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DATE: (090600) MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 6, 2000 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 Marsha Bjornn Glen Pond Donna Benfield City Clerk:Marilyn Hansen Finance Officer:Richard Horner P.F.C.:John Millar City Attorney:Stephen Zollinger Pledge to the flag. Marsha made a motion to approve the minutes, motion seconded by Nyle, all approved, none opposed. RE: FIRE DEPARTMENT SURPLUS EQUIPMENT TOPIC: (24,1,FIRE DEPARTMENT,EQUIPMENT,SURPLUS EQUIPMENT) In the absence of Spence Larsen (on a fire call) Mayor Sutherland explained the position of the Fire Department. The department has a pump which has been with the department for 10 years, it is as good as new, but is not large enough to meet the necessary purposes. They have a new pump which is included in the budget and they need permission to surplus this smaller pump to the City of Rigby for $2500.00. Kay made a motion to approve the sale of this surplus item of equipment if the sale price is approved by Richard and the Mayor. Motion was seconded by Nyle, all voted aye, none opposed. RE: STEVE BISCHOFF REQUEST FOR CITY SERVICES TOPIC: (24,1,BISCHOFF*STEVE,IMPACT ZONE,ARTCO,ANNEXATIONS, SEWER AND WATER) Steve Bischoff of Ideal Auto at 988 N. Hwy 33, explained his business, a used car lot also performing mechanic and body work which is located in the Impact Zone. Their business is growing, the present facility is too small, in order to add another building they are required to also have another septic tank and drain field and because of regulations and requirements there is not room to incorporate these items on the property. He is requesting permission to be connected to city services, there is a sewer line across the highway near ARTCO. He would desire to be annexed but is not contiguous to any other annexed property at this time. Discussion on the properties being annexed, the problem with the septic system, and the resolutions just passed prohibiting any connection to City services without annexation. Steve is concerned that without the help of the Council he will have to lay off some of his help for the winter who have been doing their work outside. 1 It was suggested by Paul that this matter be tabled for two weeks, until the next Council meeting to review any alternatives or other avenues for this property. RE: GLEN REED PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONE CHANGE REQUEST TOPIC: (24,2,PUBLIC HEARINGS,REED*GLEN,4TH WEST,H.B.D.,H.D.R., ZONE CHANGES) th Stephen read the notice of public hearing for Glen Reed zone change request at 451 So. 4 West. John gave an overview of the location, size, present zoning, requested zoning and compliance with the comprehensive plan of the property. There was no one present on behalf of Mr. Reed. The Mayor opened the public hearing. There was no public comment, the public hearing was closed. Paul made a motion that on the recommendation of Planning & Zoning this zone change be approved from Highway Business District to High Density Residential. Motion was seconded by Donna. All voted aye, none opposed. Blair Manwaring, Madison County Building Inspector, questioned if the City was being short sighted in the Impact Area to not give an extension of services. After discussion of the Quail Hollow Estates, the responsibility of the developers, the possibility of growth and city services in general, Mayor Sutherland explained the difficulty being posed on the cities for annexation. RE: BUDGET TOPIC: (24,2,ORD,830,BUDGET,LOUISIANA-PACIFIC,L.I.D.31, PUBLIC HEARINGS) RE: PUBLIC HEARING ON RATE INCREASES TOPIC: (24,2,RES,2000-05,WATER,WATER FEES) TOPIC: (24,2,RES,2000-06,SEWERS,SEWER RATES) Richard mentioned the amendment to the budget for two items, the purchase of the Louisiana Pacific property and transactions involved in that, and for LID 31 construction. He proposed an amendment of $230,000 for the LP property and $500,000 for the LID 31. After discussion of the tentative changes Nyle made a motion to amend the budget. Motion was seconded by Paul, all voted aye, none opposed. Stephen was excused. The Mayor opened the public hearing on the budget. Richard distributed complete binders with graphs and figures, he in turn explained and reviewed the budget and graphs in detail. As part of the budget hearing there was discussion on the water and wastewater rate increase. Richard explained what the increase of each entity would amount to. The Mayor opened the hearing to the public. There was no public comment about the budget or either of the rate increases. The hearing was closed. Richard presented two resolutions to the Council. Resolution No. 2000-05 for water rate increase and Resolution No. 2000-06 for wastewater rate increase, both to be effective October Glen made a motion to approve the said resolutions for the water and wastewater rate increase as printed. Kay seconded the motion, all voted aye, none opposed. Stephen returned. The Mayor presented Ordinance No. 830, budget for the year beginning October 1, 2000 to September 30, 2001, appropriations and expenditures for the next year. 2 Glen made a motion to suspend the rules for three readings of Ordinance 830, seconded by Nyle. Voting as follows: MarshaAyeNyleAye GlenAyeDonnaAye KayAyePaul Aye Glen made a motion to approve Ordinance 830, seconded by Nyle. Voting as follows: MarshaAyeNyleAye GlenAyeDonnaAye KayAyePaulAye The Mayor expressed his and the Council’s appreciation to Richard for the work and effort on the budget. Paul was excused. RE: UPPER VALLEY TELECABLE COMPANY, INC. TOPIC: (24,3,ORD,826,TELECOMMUNICATIONS) Ordinance No. 826 was read by John for the third reading, involving the franchise agreement between the City and Upper Valley Telecable Company, Inc. Kay made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 826, seconded by Nyle. Voting as follows: KayAyeDonna Aye GlenAyeNyleAye MarshaAye Richard presented an agreement for the Mayor’s signature for application of franchise authority to consent to a change of name of Upper Valley Telecable Company. Nyle made a motion to accept the assignment, seconded by Kay. Voting as follows: KayAyeDonnaAye GlenAyeNyleAye MarshaAye As part of the adoption of the Uniform Building Code John distributed a comparison chart of building permit fee structures with the City of Rexburg and other cities in the surrounding area. What has been discussed and is proposed is the city accept the 1997 code in full including the suggested building permit fees without a modifier. RE: UNIFORM BUILDING CODE TOPIC: (24,3,ORD,827,U.B.C.,BUILDING CODE) Stephen read Ordinance No. 827 for the third reading. Nyle moved the Ordinance No. 827 be deemed read for the third time, seconded by Marsha. All voted aye. Nyle made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 827 accepting the 1997 Uniform Building Code, including the suggested building permit fees, seconded by Marsha. Voting as follows: DonnaAyeMarshaAye GlenAyeKayAye NyleAye RE: UNIFORM FIRE CODE 3 TOPIC: (24,4,ORD,828,U.F.C.,FIRE CODE) Stephen read Ordinance No. 828 for the third reading. Nyle moved that Ordinance No. 828 be deemed read for the third time, seconded by Glen. All voted aye. Nyle made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 828 accepting the 1997 Uniform Fire Code, seconded by Donna. Voting as follows: MarshaAyeNyleAye GlenAyeDonnaAye KayAye RE: UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE TOPIC: (24,4,ORD,829,U.P.C.,PLUMBING) Stephen read Ordinance No. 829 for the third reading. Nyle moved that Ordinance No. 829 be deemed read for the third time, seconded by Donna. All voted aye, none opposed. Nyle made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 829 accepting the 1997 Uniform Plumbing Code, seconded by Marsha. Voting as follows: MarshaAyeNyleAye GlenAyeDonnaAye Kay Aye Kay made a motion to move to Executive Session. Glen seconded the motion, all voted aye, none opposed. Reconvened Kay made a motion to return to regular session, seconded by Donna. All voted aye. Paul had returned. RE: ECIPDA DISCUSSES SENIOR CENTER TOPIC: (24,4,,,E.C.I.P.D.A.,SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER,REVOLVING LOAN FUND) Dave Ogden from ECIPDA discussed the Senior Center and their debt payments. They have only two payments, one to Oldhams and one to the Rexburg RLF. These payments are made up front but they struggle to provide the food services and recreational services for the seniors. What is lacking is upkeep and maintenance on the building. The seniors are concerned and have approached ECIPDA. Dave is asking consideration of the City to help the seniors further. There is approximately $150,000 of debt service. After discussion, including code compliance of the present building, block grants and other items, it was decided that more research was needed. The Mayor suggested that they meet in the next couple of weeks and review the options in more detail. RE: HIGHWAY PROJECT UPDATE TOPIC: (24,4,,,NORTH HIGHWAY,SALEM HIGHWAY,ROADS,BIDS) John reported that on August 23, bids were opened for the North Highway/Salem Highway project. There were five bids on the project, the lowest bid coming in at $542,783. 50 from Zollinger Construction. After discussion with the Mayor and a lack of Council meeting that week the bid was awarded to Zollinger Construction. Construction should begin this week and is set to be complete by October 31. RE: WATER SHOP PROJECT UPDATE TOPIC: (24,5,,,WATER SHOP) 4 The Water Shop is complete with the exception of the roof, the materials of which should be here in two weeks. The roof should be complete in two days following the receipt of materials which will complete the work of R. E. Beck Construction. Other work, the overhead doors and parking lot will be completed by the City. RE: WASTEWATER TREATMENT PROJECT UPDATE TOPIC: (24,5,,,WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT) The Wastewater Treatment project is essentially complete other than the drying beds which are approximately 3 weeks out. ND RE: PEDESTRIAN CROSSING AT 2 SOUTH TOPIC: (24,5,,,2ND SOUTH,PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS,RICKS COLLEGE) nd The pedestrian crossing on 2 South by the Snow Building at Ricks College is ready to be put in nd next week. There is no handicap access on the south side of 2 South, which the college has agreed to complete before the crossing is activated. Donna reported that Mike Ragsdale and Paul Koch, facilitators, will be in attendance at the next Recreation Meeting to be held October 5 at 7:00 p.m. There was discussion that the Library District does want to be included in this Community Campus Complex Committee. Donna had received a call from residents along Yale Ave. being concerned with the mud that runs down the hill from the farm above. John stated that the Street Department cleans it up regularly. Marsha reported that she had ridden around with Delynn from the Street Department and looked at the facilities. She also reported that as Council Member over the Wastewater Treatment Plant how proud she is of that facility and how great it looks. It is great compared to other cities. Nyle made a motion to pay the bills, seconded by Donna. All voted aye, none opposed. Glen made a motion to adjourn, Nyle seconded. All voted aye, none opposed. 5