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HomeMy WebLinkAbout000236 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 1971-1973 J ......1 CICOOO3 Minutes Minutes from Citx,CounciJ. Meetings I} m.....' IVI1) -1"\,." Recorded fOT: City 0 RexbUrg . BLAIR D. KAYE ~. Kentucky fried chicken business, on. flt-umtoM\l~~')r cksmi th shop property, stating that his plans were to close the property off, which would eliminate a private alley used by several businesses, lie stated that those people who he was shutting off would be able to exit through Carlson Ave. Motioned by Barton Jensen, seconded by Richard L. Davis that the planning board be ask to consider the planning [or the interior of block 639 in an orderly manner for the future growth of the city business district, 000236. Unanimously carried RE: I.ETTER FROM. REX BARTON CONCERING ESTAIlLISHING A BUSINESS Letter from Rex Barton asking for the council approval to establish a one man business in his residental area on west main, the Business being lock smith and making keys. Motioned by Barton Jensen seconded by Richard L, Davis that limited commercial would be granted .when a petition form 80% of the property owners had signed a petition stating that they would give their consent, to Mr. Barton. Unanimously carried RE: MUL TI - PURPOSE LID FOR NEXT SU~lMER Albert Pieper moved that we make the block on 4th East betwecn . 1st north & 2 North 48 feet. It was discussed and tabled for further study. Mayor Shirley led the discussion on a muIti-purpdse I. I Jl for next summer. lie ask Richard L. Davis to investigate all area for sewer needs and Albert Pieper to survey the town [or needed curh gutters and surfacing streets. Also the annexing uf more land and homes into the city limits was discussed, " ItE: BILLS READ Bills were read for 66,717.40 motioned by Barton Jensen, seconded hy Ruth Smith that they be paid. Kent JOlley, representing Sunrise Properties, appeared at the council meeting to discuss selling the vacant property, next to the City Hall, to the city. Jolley stated that an offer had been made by a bu~iness, but the business would not enhance Main Street. A miniature park would be considerably better than an undersirahle hUli~ness, he noted that his firm was interested in selling beneficial develqpment IHJ the prop~rty and was not trying to profiteer. Such a P;ll'k'could',include playground equipment and rest rooms facilities, and \tould be a restful spot in the center of the city. lie estimated 450000.00 would be the figure. Councilwoman Smith noted that if the city wished to develop the area as a park, ~tate funds could be made availabe to help to defray costs, both in purchase price and in the development. It was agreed to investigate the matter further. Also he presented an easement agreement for the area in back of the present city hall. Motioned by Barton Jensen, sec. by Glenn Peterson. All aye except Richard L, Davis abstained. That the easement be granted. Mayor Shirley signed the easement, Unanimously carried /I / /7/11 RE: MINIATURE PARK BY CITY HALL DISCUSSED RE: DISCUSSION ON TIlE PENDING HIGHWAY ROUTE Discussion on the pending Ilighway route. Mayor Shirley stated that in answer to'queries concerning the route, Harry Day, district engineer for the Dept, of Highways, had requested that a letter he sent the Mayor a month ago be published to clarify the Dept.'s stand on the matter, Richard L. Davis stated he thought publishing the letter would not he a good step. Mayor Shirley stated that he intended to publisll the letter and wondered if there was any comment from the council. Davis stated that he would withdraw his motion. In the fallowing discussion Davis stated tb~ majority favored continued investigation of a route west of the canal route corridor, It was also noted that the decision lies with the Dept. of Highways, and wished they would state their prefcrcncc and then the council could work towards that. Letter. . MINUTES OF THE R~GULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF flEXBUIW. .IDAIIO o 0 O,2~'e" , i ~j8 Regular Meeting December 20,1972, held at 7:30 at the City Hall. Present & presiding Mayor Shlrloy, Councl I present Ruth Smith, Rich~rd L. Davis, Albert Pieper, Glenn Peterson. Others present Rick Ripley form the Post Register, Rod CI I.fford from the flexburg Standard Journal, City Attorney Mary Smith and City Clerk and Treasurer Beulah Johnson, Minutes of December 6th were read, corrected, moved by Smith, secondod by Davis that they be passed. AI I Aye. I~E: APPRECIATION EXPRESSED FOR POLICE OFFICERS TESTIFING AT TRIAL IN COLORADO Letter from District Attorney in Colorado expressing appreciation of our two pollee officers who testified in the recent trial of people vs Johnnie Price. RE: BID ON CAT DOZER Bid on Cat dozer was opened with De Mar Bott bidding $451,00 Smith moved we accept. Peterson Seconded. A II Aye ilE: BEER LI CENSES PASSED Beer Licenses passed Glen James IGA Hi Moved by Peterson Seconded by Plepor, All Aye, Circle K. Store Moved by Davis seconded by Pieper. All Aye, Yellowstone 011 Moved by Smith, Seconded by Davis. All Aye, James or Graham )GA #2 Moved by Smith Seconded by Pieper, AI I Aye. lE: BILLS PASSED Bi lis In the amount of $35,204.69 were read. Moved by Peterson seconded by Dav I s that the same be pa I d. A II Aye. i '.' lE: GARY BALL REPORTED THE COMPLETION OF AIRPORT & ASKS FOR FILL Gary Ba II A I rport Board Cha I rman reported the comp I et i on of the airport project and ask the City for any fl I I that they may have In the future for West end, North side, where they need to complete the project. Mayor Shirley complemented Bailon his excellent job for the Airport, IE: PORTER ARRIVES Warren Porter arrived at 8:30. ~E: PETERSON REPORTES ON FIRE BUILDING Peterson stated that Bennion and Frost from the College would meet with the fire committee after the first of the year on the fire building. {E: BLOCK INC. ASK FOR AGREEMENT }oz I AO } 1 ;Z ,I floss Rao5u roprosenting Block Inc. whom had purchased tho lund south of the present City Ha II ask I n9 for an agreement on South wall for a party wall and an esement transfer to Mr. Block on rear exit of building. Barton Jensen arrived at 9:15. Reese ask if he could plan on reaching a favorable agreement and easement transfer. Mayor Shirley stated yes. Ruth moved we adjourn at 9:36, e, /~ L -LJ:.y .~ City Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF REXUURG, Idlllio 00023'6,189 Regular meeting of the Rexburg City Councl I held at 7:30 P. M. at the City lIall, January 3,1973. Present & Presiding Mayor Henry Shirley. Councl I present Ruth Smith, Glenn Peterson, Albert Pieper, Barton Jensen, Warren Porter and Richard L, Davis. Others present City Attorney Mary Smith and City Clerk & Treasurer Beulah Johnson. Reporters Rick Ripley from Post Register, and Ron C I Iff 0 r d from the Rex bur g J 0 urn a I , Minutes of December 20 were read, corrected, motioned by Peterson seconded by Davis that the same be passed, All Aye. RE .FALSE ARREST INSURANCE DISCUSSED False Arrest Insurance was discussed, Mayor Shirley stated that the AIC had advised that they were dropping their Insurance plan as the coverage was out dated, and suggested that we go with ~em on Law Enforcement Officers Llabl I Ity Program Insurance. Jensen stated he would check with Dietrich, as he thought we were covered at present, RE: PARTY WALL AGREEMENT WITH BLOCKS / /3/73 No actlc..n was taken on the party wall agreement with Block's Inc. Davis, Jensen and Porter were to act on this and report back. HE: NO ACT ION YET TAKEN ON AGREEMENltpN PROPE RTY WITH LUMBER COMPANY Jensen reported -that no act I on had been taken as yet with Rexburg Lumber Company, as to the agreement on the property they wished to purchase or lease. I~E - ATTORNEY REPORTS ON F I NO I NGS FROM IRS. City Attorney Mary Smith reported her findings from IRS, stating that the City employees would not fall Into the 5,5 only Increase on wages as of the dates June 3D, 1971, September 3D, 1971, December 31, 1971, and March 31, 1972, because the City had less than 60 employees. HE: ORDINANCE' 533 AN INTERIM ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING SUFfiCIENT FUNDS FOR PAYMENT OF EXPENSES AND SALARIES BY THE CITY OF REXBURG, IDAHO, DURING THE 1973 FISCAL YEAR PRIOR TO THE PASSAGE AND APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE; PROVIDING WHEN THE ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE. A motion was made by Barton Jensen, seconded by Albert Pieper to suspend the rules and have said Ordinance placed upon its final passage. The Mayor ordered the ro II ca I I pf the Counc Ilea II ed, and the roll being called by the City Clerk for the suspension of the rules was as follows: Those voting "AYE" Ruth Smith Glenn Peterson Albert Pieper Barton Jensen, Warren Porter Richard L. Davis The reill being cal led and al I Councilmen present voting "AYE" carried, The Mayor then called for the voting for final passage of of the Ordinance, the motion was made by Glenn Peterson, seconded by Barton Jensen. The Mayor ordered the roll call of the council callod, and the roll being cal led by the City Clerk for the final passage of the Ordinance was as follows: Those voting "AYE" Ruth Smith Glenn Peterson Albert Pieper Rarton Jensen \~ d I I (: II )101 I (~I D I r-h"'...... I r'l. MINUTES OF TilE HEGULAR CITY Council MEETING OF THE CITY OF REXBURG, IDAHO Januray 17, 1973 " 1.91 000236 r I The regular session of the City Council convened at 7:30 p, M. with the following members present: Bart Jensen, Huth Smith, Albert Pelper, Dick Davis and Warren Porter. Reporter Rick Ripley and Ron Clifford were also present. Absent and excused were Mayor Henry Shirley, Councilman Glen Peterson, Attorney Mary Smith and Clerk Beulah Johnson. IE: PROFESSOR RICHARD BIRD PRESENTS BROCHURE ON REXBURG TO COUNCIL Professor Ri-:hard BI rd of the Ricks College Art Department appeared before the counc i I and presented a I ayout and copy of a proposed brochure on Rexburg and the surrounding area which he was preparing for the Chamber of Commerce. The brochure contained many pictures and limited copy. Although no sales pitch was made by Mr. Bird, it was known to most counci I members that the primary purpose of the presentation was to sol icit City funds to help In the publication of the brochure, IE i ! ... , {E: MINUTES READ Minutes of the meeting of January 3 were read by Pieper, and on motion of Smith, seconded by Davis,were unanimously accepted. "PARTY WALL" AGREEMENT WITH BLOCKS DISCUSSED 1/11/73. Reporting on previous busln.ss, Jensen stated that a party wal I agreement with Ross Reese representing Cy Block had been ~eached, The City would be paid $1,000 for use of the wall with Cy Block obligated to close all windows with 4" pumIce block on the South side only. Other conditions were to be spelled out in a final document prepared by Mary Smith. IE: REPORT ON MEETING TO DISCUSS REMODELING OF COURTHOUSE Dick Davis reported on a joint meeting held on January 4, with the three 1972 county commissioners, Sherriff Ford Smith, Police Chief Blair Slepert, Mayor Shirley, and Councilmen Pieper and Davis to discuss remode ling of the courthouse for a new ja II and I aw enforcement office', Both Smith and Slepert felt that office space provided for them was woefu II y Inadequate. A proposa I had been made to add a second story over the jai I for City pol Ice officers at an estimated cost of $80,000, The commissioners asked the City to stand this expense. A counter proposal was made by Pieper wherein the existing offices on the ground floor west of the courtroom could be used as police offices and the present police offices at City Hall would be exchanged for certain departments presently housed In the Court House. All agreed that this was an excellent suggestion and the commissioners were asked to have the architects prepare some preliminary plans. :E': BILL READ Current bills totalling $17,347.85 were read by council members a~d on motion of Jensen, seconded by Smith, were un9nlmously approved. :1 SMITH PRESENTED A PROPOSAL FOR REGULAR CLEANING OF THE CITY HALL Councilwoman Ruth Smith presented a proposal from Stanphi II & _J Jensen's Cleaning Service offering to do regular cleaning of the City Hal I for $125,00 per month. Smith felt that regular city employees should not be asked to do janitorial service. Uther council members disagreed. After some discussion It was generally agreed that the possibi Ilty of hiring a college student to clean the rest rooms should be Investigated. Beulah Johnson was to be asked to pursue this problem. IE: COMPLAINT ON A FINE LEVIED AGAINST YOUTHS FOR RIDING SNOWMOBILES ON STREETS Davis reported that a citizen had called him concerning il Ilno levied against two youths for riding snowmobiles on City streel.s, General dlsc~s~ion of the complaint revealed that the fines were probably justified, The current snowmobile laws we~e reviewed showing that judicious crossing at a right angle was legal but that paralleling the traffic was a violation. --~,,.. ---.-------- , . ,.) 1 \'Iw o 0 q2o'3!~ E: UISCIJSSION ON POSSIBU: USES Of REVENUE SHARING FlJNDS Pieper led a brief discussion on possible uses of revenua sharing funds. Purchase of a fire engine, Instal ling a sprinkler system In Smith Park, sidewalk Improvements, and waterworks extensions were mentioned as possibilities, The meeting adjourned at 9:30 P. M. /i,c/~ L_~/JL---/ City Cler .' MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEET I NG OF THE CITY OF REXBURG. I DAIIO I '.,.,; Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rexburg.. Idaho, held at the City Hall February 7, 1973, at 7:30 P. M. Mayor Henry Shirley was present and presiding. In the excused absence of t~e City Clerk, the Mayor asked Mary Smith, the City Attorney,. to take the 01 I nutes. The fo II ow i ng members of the Counc I I were pr'esent: Richard Davis, Barton Jensen, Albert Pieper, Ruth Smith, and Glen Peterson, Councilman Warren Porter was excused. Minutes of the regular meeting held January 17, 1973, were read. Moved by Barton Jensen, seconded by Albert Pieper and unanimously carried that the minutes be approved as read. t: MAYOR INQUIRES ABOUT BROCHURE PREMOTING RICKS COLLEGE The Mayor Inquired as to whethe~ or not any figure had been given by Richard Bird as to what he would expect from the City for the brochure promoting Ricks COllege. Albert Pieper explained that no figure was mentioned and that Mr. Bird was just doing the artistic work. '-: AMENDED OR MODIFIED PLAT OF THE PARK VIEW ADDITION PRESENTEU Ross Reese and Charles Rasmussen presented an amended or modi f ieal Ion plat of the Park View Addition, showing a continuation of a dead end street into t~e Starllte Addition, and an Increase in the size of the lots, and asked that the city accept and approve the amended or modified plat, which had been signed by the City Engineer and the County Commis~ioners, and had also been approved by the Planning Board, The Mayor stated he thought there would be no problom and the City would act upon It at the next meeting, PARTY WALL DISCUSSED .7-/1113 , The matter of the party wa II agreement between the CI ty of Rexburg and Ross Reese was discussed. The Mayor staled that the agreement shou I d not be signed unt II the Bu II ding I nspector cone I uded his Investigation as to whether or not such an agreement was In violation of the Building Code; that the Council would bo having a budgot meeting the following week and would act on 1.he matter then. j l DISCUSSION ON NEW JAIL The Mayor stated t-hat I nsofar as the new County ja I I was concerned, the Chief of Police, Mr. Slepert told him that the Archlt-ect had ruled out the possibility of making the lower floor Into offices and -that- the better plan would be to enlarge the present jal I by extending to the back, JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR CITY HALL DISCUSSED The matter of janitorial services for the City Hall was discussed, lhe Mayor stated he had received t-wo excellenl applications and would discuss the matt-er further with the City Clerk, MINUfES OF TilE IlEGIJLl\fl CITY COUNCil MEU I NG OF THE G 11 Y OF IlLXUlIIW, I DAIIO 0002,~~. j . I i Regular Cit.y Council of Rexburg convened at City lIall February /1. 1973. Present & Presiding Mayor Henry Shirley, Council present Ruth Smith, Albert Pieper, Richard L. Davis, Warren Porter, Glenn Peterson & Barton Jensen. Others presont were Mary Smith, City Attorney, and Beulah Johnson, City Clerk & Treasurer. RICKS COLLEGE ASKS FOR ASSISTANCE IN PROMOTING BROTHERHOOD WEEK A delegation from Ricks COllege sophmore class, spokesman being Perry Rush, asked the Counc I I ass I stance I nits attempt to promote Brotherhood Week in Rexburg, March I I thru 18, Money raised would be sent to L, 0. S, mission President in Mexico to set up a revolving fund, to help young people In that area to continue their education. Councilman Davis offered clean up work at the College building which he now has under contract. Weather permitting the City may have projects for Brotherhood Week, Mayor Shirley stated, HARVEY SUMMERS REQUESTS STUDY & ANSWERS ON AMMENDING BEER ORDINANCE Harvey Summers owner of Beer Parlor on North Highway requested a. study and ~nswers be made on ammending the beer Ordinance on Closing time to correlate with State law closing time at ItOO A. M. Our law is 12:00 Midnight. Shirley stated a study would be made as it merits consideration, WILLIAMS & ANDERSON ASK TO HAVE CITY ANNEX & ZONE LAND EAST OF U. S. 191 & SOUTH OF 7th SOUTH Tom Wi II iams and Vern Anderson met with the Council, aSking to have the Ci ty annox & zone land East of U. S. 191 and South of 7fh South, A pub lie hoar i ng was set and fhe outcome of such will dertorm i ne the approva I of such from the Councl I, .1 PARK VIEW ADDITION PLAT APPROVED k V. Add't rev'lsed plat. be approvod and Jensen mofioned that Par lew I on signed, seconded by Pelper. All Aye DISCUSSION ON REXBURG HEIGHTS Discussion on Ilexburg Heights, Manwaring proJocl and now sliJl<ll houses as new buildings In the future. ., ADOPTION OF NATIONAL FIRE CODE GIVEN TO GLENN PETERSON TO STUDY Adoption of national fire code was given to Glenn Peterson for further study before adoption of what our City needs. PARTY WALL FOR BLOCK STORE ADJACENT TO PRESENT CITY HALL DENIED J. /.~I h3 . , Motioned by Pieper that the request by Rexburg Realty for a party wall for Block Store, adjacent to present City Hall be denied as I.t didn't conform to City Building Code. Seconded by Smith. All Aye .' PUBLIC HLAHING PUBLIC IIEARING to be held Friday 3/16/73 at the Utah Power & Light building on zoning, Regarding proposed amendments and changes of Zoning ~rdlnance No 478 from R2 to R3 Zone; on said property described below: Commencing at the Southwest corner of Lot 7, Block 4 of fhe f'urkor Addition to the City of Rexburg, as per the recorded plat thereof, and runn I ng thence.Eest i.'142 feeti thence North 57,75 feet; thence West 142 feet; thence Sauth 57.75 feet to the place of beginning, , RE: LETTE~ FROM AID INSURANCE COMPANY The Honorable Henry Shirley Mayor of the City of Rexburg 12 N Center Rexburg, Idaho 83440 Dear Sir: We presently have an agreement with the City of Rexburg, Idaho to furnish a fire truck which wi I I be used primarily for the purpose of fighting and control ling fires on Farm Property and may also be used for fighting fires in the City of Rexburg, " , ,.'tns 000236' We now wish to termlnante that agreement and dispose of the fire truck. In keeping the original objectives for this truck In mind, It is our wish to transfer title and ownership of the truck to Madison County, Idaho, I We are desirous that Madison County . continue to work together for their , operation of the fire truck. J and the City of Rexburg wi I I mutual benefit In the Joint In accordance with your verQal agreement with Merl in Larsen of our office, the fire truck service agreement between the City of Rexburg and Allied Mutual I nsurance Co. I s hereby terml nated on March I, 1973. Please sign and returen one copy of this letter as ackno~ledgement, A II I ed Mutua I I nsurance Co. Madison County City of Rexburg by Fred E. Bailey Resident Vice President A I lied Mutua I' I nsurance Co. Date 2/19/73 by dClte Peterson motioned Shirley sign agreement and returned. Seconded by Jensen. A II Aye RE: MINUTES READ Minutes of February 7, 1973, were read by City Attorney. Corrected, motioned by Davis that they be approved, seconded by Pieper, A II Aye RE: LETTER FROM U. S. CENSUS BUREAU READ A letter from U. S, Census Bureau was read regarding taking 1973 census In Rexburg, DIscussed and tabled. RF- BILLS READ I Bi I Is In the amount of $17,560.26 were read moved by Porter Seconded by Pieper that same be paid, Unanimously Carriod fl EASEMENT FOR USE OF PROPERTY BACK OF CITY HALL AMMENDED .:.( /;l.1 /73 Easement for use of the property back of the Present City lIa II, was motioned by Jensen that It be ammended by Interlineation, seconded by Davis, All Aye