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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001.02.21 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 21, 2001 7:30 p.m. STATE OF IDAHO) County of Madison) SS City of Rexburg) Present were the following: Mayor:Bruce Sutherland Council members: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 Excused:Kay Beck Pledge to the flag. Marsha made a motion to approve the minutes of February 7. Motion was seconded by Donna, all voted aye, none opposed. The Mayor recognized Brooke Passey, Madison County Commissioner. Val Christensen is attending a family funeral in Denver so the life safety recommendation issue was cancelled. This issue is rescheduled for the Council meeting on March 21, a work meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. USDA Rural Development - Wagon Wheel and Madison Park Apartments John Millar had visited with the USDA Rural Development concerning the sale of the Wagon Wheel and Madison Park Apartments. There is a substantial backlog of people wanting into the subsidized apartments. If the apartment owners buy out their contract with USDA RD the apartments would go to full market value price which would be approximately $450.00/month. After discussion with John Riker of USDA RD there was a feeling it would not be in the benefit of the City to recommend the sale. The Mayor read the letter which had been prepared recommending against the sale of the apartments. After discussion, Paul made a motion to amend the letter reflecting a Council vote with the Mayor’s signature and send to USDA RD. Motion was seconded by Donna, all voted aye, none opposed. Joe Allen Preliminary Plat Approval John Millar reviewed with the Council the preliminary plat for the Joe Allen project. Joe is wishing to subdivide this property into 4 commercial lots, there is no ordinance stipulating the size of the lots, but there is a requirement that development of 3 or more parcels must be subdivided. Lot 1 would be the location of the new True Value store, Lot 2 is the residence and will remain that for sometime, Lots 3 and 4 will be for sale at some point in the future. Planning and Zoning reviewed the preliminary plat and recommended approval from the Council. 1 Donna declared a conflict of interest. Nyle made a motion to approve the plat as recommended by Planning & Zoning. Motion was seconded by Paul. All vote aye, none opposed. Donna abstained. Project Report John Millar reported the only project at this time is moving snow. Paul commented on the large nd number of breaks in the street. John reported that the main problem is the north extension of 2 East and also Main Street both of which are part of Highway 33. Most of those are temporarily patched, there are only 3 or 4 areas on the City streets which have broken up. The Highway Department is aware of the problems and is scheduling for a total reconstruct within 2 to 3 years. The department is requesting input from the City concerning the limits on the reconstruct. John was directed to begin preliminary meetings concerning this item with the Department of Transportation. Public Hearing for Eric Erickson - 1556 W. Main Eric presented a map and explained the location and request for annexation and zone change to Highway Business District. The public hearing was opened. There was no public comment and the hearing was closed. Discussion concerning the water, sewer, roads, curbs, gutters, sidewalks and possible time line for the project. Paul made a motion to approve the annexation of this property. Motion was seconded by Donna. All voted aye, none opposed. Paul then made a motion to zone this property as Highway Business District, motion was seconded by Donna. All voted aye, none opposed. Ttest Proposal Dale Snowder representing Ttest. Dale discussed the progress and report concerning the location of Ttest in Rexburg and thanked everyone for the tremendous welcome and reception that was given to the visiting Board of Directors. The company is sincerely interested in locating and establishing their manufacturing and research development in Rexburg. There are some issues which need to be closed before that decision is made final. Dale discussed the stringent requirements of the investors, the possibility of RDA money, one investor who has committed several million dollars on March 1, the requested information to RDA over the past three weeks. He stated the problem is deadlines to meet for production of this product. There are companies that want this product out by the holidays, in order to meet those commitments there are very short time lines to have the facility constructed and up and running by no later than the middle of September. Since RDA has not been forthcoming they are requesting from the City of Rexburg access to the Revolving Loan Fund in the form of a loan in the amount of $200,000. The loan money would be temporarily used for architectural fees, initial startup of the company, no salaries only support costs it takes to get the building up and started. They would be willing to secure this loan with shares of stock in the company, or a lien on the patent, an appraisal on the patent is $5,000,000, any of these options are acceptable to Ttest. They are willing to look at reasonable terms, it would be short term, possibly one year from production. Discussion concerning ECIPDA and referring this matter to Dave Ogden and Richard Horner, financial statements, past loans, time line, capital equipment, options of possible liens. Glen made a motion to turn this matter to Dave Ogden at ECIPDA and Richard for review then bring back to the Council. Motion was seconded by Paul, all voted aye, none opposed. Post Employment Health Plan (VEBA) 2 The Post Employment Health Plan (VEBA) brochure was distributed by Richard with an explanation of the program. After the explanation and discussion Paul made a motion to send this matter to the Personnel Committee for review. Motion was seconded by Glen, all voted aye, none opposed. The Mayor welcomed two Ricks College students in attendance. Glen made a motion to go into executive session for discussion of a parcel of real estate. Nyle made a second to the motion, all voted aye, none opposed. Reconvene Glen made a motion to reconvene the meeting, seconded by Paul, all voted aye, none opposed. Nyle made a motion to pay the bills, seconded by Glen, all voted aye, none opposed. Glen made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Nyle. _________________________________________ Bruce Sutherland, Mayor ________________________________ Marilyn Hansen, City Clerk 3