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HomeMy WebLinkAbout000255 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 11/20/1996 CICOOOS Minutes City Council Meeting 11/2011996 Recorded for: City of Rexburg BLAIR D. KA YE eM!::!- Ex.Qfficio ~order Deputy I I o 0 0255 Regular city Council Meeting 11/20/96 7.30 P. M. state of Idaho) County of Madison ( ss city of Rexburg) Present were the following: Mayor: Nile Boyle Council Members. Kay Beck Bruce sutherland Nyle Fullmer Marsha Bjornn Farrell Young Glen Pond city Clerk: Rose Bagley Attorney: stephen Zollinger Finance Officer: Richard Horner Engineer: Joe Laird Pledge to the Flag. Introduction of College Class. The mayor told the council there is a meeting tomorrow night with the Planning Board to work on the comprehensive Plan and come up with some goals for the city. He asked any council members that could to come to the meeting. RE: PROBLEM WITH TREES OVERHANGING RIGHT OF WAY,SIDEWALKS,ETC. TOPIC: (21,17, "TREES,GARBAGE TRUCKS,RIGHT OF WAY,SIDEWALKS) The mayor discussed a problem with trees that need to be trimmed that are hanging over the right-a-way, over the sidewalk or blocking the alley or street making it impossible for the garbage truck to go through. Some trees and bushes are obstructing the view of stop signs. It was suggested by the council that we draw up a letter to send to those people that have trees that need to be trimmed or give them a phone call to see if they want to trim the trees themselves or if they want the city to trim them. A motion was made by Nyle Fullmer and seconded by Kay Beck to approve the minutes. All Aye RE: MAYOR TO REPRESENT CITY AT SUN CITY ARIZONA TOPIC: (21,17, "SUNBIRDS,CHAMBER OF COMMERCE,MAYOR) The mayor told the council they need to make a decision as to if they want to send him to sun City representing Rexburg. This would help promote Rexburg. The council felt it would be a good idea for him to go. RE: 5TH WEST CLOSURE TOPIC: (21,17",5TH WEST,CLOSURES,FAIRGROUNDS) 5th West Closure- Stephen handed out a copy of the agreement with the county on the Fifth West Alternative Route. The county have not had a chance to sign the agreement yet, but they have agreed to it in principle. (he gave a handout to the council, copy on file) The mayor stated that unless traffic increases a lot, he would hate to see that much money put into concrete for that road. Kay suggested that we should shorten it to put in less concrete. Kay discussed the fact that he is a county resident that lives in city and he feels that the city residents would be getting double taxed. Stephen explained how the cost is divided. (discussion) It was decided to table the decision until the council has a meeting with the county commissioners and go over the agreement. .'\ o 0 02 55 i DATE. (080598) city Council 8/5/98 7:30 P.M. Present were: Presiding: Glen Pond councilmembers: Bruce Sutherland Farrell Young Marsha Bjornn Kay Beck City Clerk: Rose Bagley Attorney: Stephen Zollinger Finance Officer: Richard Horner Engineer. Joe Laird Excused: Mayor Boyle County Commissioner, Brooke Passey also attended the meeting. A motion was made by Bruce Sutherland and seconded by Kay Beck to approve the minutes. All Aye RE: RECREATION USE OF WATER SLIDE AND EXCESS SURPLUS TOPIC: (22,47",RECREATION,POOL,POLICE DEPT. ,WATER SLIDE) Jack Bowman, Recreation Director, was as the meeting to discuss a couple of issues. He had been approached by several people wanting to purchase items in the locker room area of the pool. They were wondering if the City could put them up for sale. He took an inventory of what was there. He described several items that are there including some stacking chairs. The council told him they could use the chairs at the tabernacle. If we go ahead with a pool he did not think these items were worth trying to salvage. He ran into the same issue on the other recreations surplus and the council asked him to get with the police and sell them at their auction but they are not having one this year. Stephen told him if he sold the things on his own we would have to advertise. The council felt it would cost too much to advertise. They told him to talk to the superintendent of school to see if they need any of these things or try to piggyback onto another government entity who is having a sale. Jack suggested that he use the water slide for a snow slide. He had walked through it and it is in great shape. He had sent an ice block down and it works. It is a nice contained area. His only concern is the stairs going up. The council asked if there is more stress in the winter? Stephen told him the liability would be prohibitive because it is not designed .for that purpose. They suggested that Richard check on the liability. RE. REPORT ON D.O.E. TOPIC: (22,47",D.O.E.) Alan Jimes representing D.O.E. was at the meeting to give the council an update on their operation. (Handout) They wanted to bring the city up to speed on what is going on and what they are looking at. (He explained) RE: PROBLEM WITH BARKING DOG TOPIC: (22,47" ,DOGS,POLICE DEPT.) Barking Dogs- Glen told the council he had been approached about continual barking dogs and the owners are unwilling to keep the dogs quiet. The individual that spoke to him said when he called the police and was told he was required to fill out a formal complaint and sign it before the officer could take care of the problem. The citizen hAd checked with some of our neighboring communities and found out their ordinances did not require that. You could ca~l the police and be anonymous and the police would go tell the people to keep the dog quiet. He asked Stephen to review the ordinance to see if we can accommodate them. Marsha said someone complained about their barking dog and she found the city is very effective in the enforcement. Glen felt there could be ways of handling it without having a formal 000255 Marsha withdrew her motion and made a motion to commit to the skateboard park to donate property from the City or County that they will provide adequate space on property for a skatepark to be placed and include the offer from Commissioner Passey that we consider the county property. Seconded by Farrell. All Aye Because of the lateness of the meeting a motion was made by Kay Beck and seconded by Marsha Bjornn to table the items for the Mill Levy and Sidewalk until the next meeting. All Aye RE: SIDEWALK PROBLEM ON ROLLING HILLS DRIVE TOPIC: (22,53, "SIDEWALK,ROLLING HILLS DR. ,STREET DEPT.) Kay told the council that a few years ago there wae some property on Rolling Hills Drive that was undermined by water. They put in new sidewalk, curb and gutter. At that time there was a bad spot on the corner and there was a disagreement and they didn't fix the corner. He, Joe and Stephen looked at it and determined that it was a city problem. Right while they were looking at it some water came down the street and ran right down that hole so there was no doubt that was where the problem had started. He felt we should go back and tear it out and do it right. The sidewalk has jumped up in front of Vance Forsgren's place. Joe said there is a problem. Stephen stated it is our problem but if they had done what we had requested them to do initially it probably would not have generated this problem. We had no authority to require them to do it. We asked them to alternate the standard structure at the time they did it. They elected not to do it as a result they have lost it again. We probably have a responsibility because it is the existence of a non crown on the half road that causes the flooding at that corner. Joe said we have that same problem all over the hill. Stephen stated the majority of the water that is coming down that street is from the field and another problem is that there is a half street. Stephen stated that through circumstances which they have no control it needs to be redone. Glen stated that we need to fix it. Kay suggested maybe there was a way we could go in with a loader put a berm in to keep the irrigation water off the street. The council stated that Nyle Fullmer and Farrell Davidson need to go up and pursue it. Bruce reported on the Planning and Zoning Meeting. RE: ABANDONMENT A SECTION OF THE CITY STREET KNOWN AS NORTH 5TH WEST TOPIC: (22,53,ORD,e05,5TH W.,FAIRGROUNDS,A8ANDONMENT,STREETS) This ordinance was passed in 1997 and is located in the ordinance book. A motion wae made by Kay Beck and seconded by Mareha Bjornn to pay the bills. All Aye Meeting adjourned. ~(fr~ Mayof Nile L. Boyl. ,75 / 000255 DATE: (100699) City Council 10/06/99 7:30 P.M. State of Idaho) County of Madison) ss City of Rexburg) Present were: Mayor: Bruce Sutherland Councilmembers: Marsha Bjornn Farrell Young Glen Pond Kay Beck Nyle Fullmer Paul Pugmire City Clerk: Rose Bagley P.F.C: John Millar Attorney: Stephen Zollinger Finance Officer: Richard Horner County Commissioner Brook Passey also attended the meeting. Pledge to the Flag. Introduction to Scouts and Students. A motion was made by Marsha Bjornn and seconded by Kay Beck to approve the minutes. All Aye RE: RECREATION OVERVIEW COMMITTEE REPORT TOPIC: (23,27, , ,RECREATION COMMITTEE,RECREATION,SURVEYS) Recreation Overview Committee Report- Representatives from the committee were at the meeting to present a report. Tiny Grant Chairman of the Recreation Committee reported the results of the work they have been doing in regards to the recreation future of this area. He introduced some of the members of the Overview Committee: Wade Anderson, Val Dalling, Linsey Heiner, Kathy Gates and Carla Ricks. Also he introduced the Co-chairman of the Needs and Perception Committee - Jay Risenmay, who would give most of the report tonight. Tiny discussed where they are with the committees and the future of the committees. The Overview Committee also called other committees. The different committees were Needs & Perception, Activities Committee, Resource Committee, Facilities Committee, and Public Information. There were about 60 people involved on two items (1) Where are we now on recreation and (2) What may be the future in recreation. He explained the duties of the committees. Most of the members of the Overview Committee said that they would be willing to stay as an advisory committee. They hope the council will use the committees as resource 1n helping as people who have some knowledge in any of the specific areas that the city wants to develop as projects. The comrnittees- Activities, Resources -meaning land, personnel and "financial - and the Facilities Committee are to do a study and tell us what we are doing in these areas now. These people have knowledge that should be able to help on any specific project that the city chooses to develop. There are people on these committees that would be willing to help with specific projects. Jay Risenmay- (copy of survey on file) In May members of the committee contacted residents to 'find what area of recreation needs were within Madison County. They sampled broadly and each of them took a different area of the population. One hundred fourteen people were sampled and from that they came up with a survey-that was sent out and listed the activities in five different areas, team sports, recreational activities, cultural activities, social and community events, hobbies and special interests. The survey was prepared and through the ~",."""""1'"r~"'~;f"-~,,~ ll.,.J'jI,'",,,#~-.,~, ;0'1,', ~3~~!I ,j'C? 000255 RE, NATURE PARK ROAD PAVING TOPIC: (23,32, , ,NATURE PARK,STREET,PAVING,FAIRGROUNDS,MADISON COUNTY) John told the council the curve around the Nature Park will be paved. We will handle getting it done and send the bill to the county. RE: REPORT ON CENSUS PROGRESS TOPIC: (23,32",CENSUS) Richard reported on the Census progress. A complete count committee has been created with the County which includes Richard and Ed Hill as CO-Chairman. The committee will meet on October 12 at 3:00 P. M. Several people have already been asked to be on a Subcommittee. Richard told the purpose of the committee and listed each of the members. (discussion) RE: IMPACT FEES TOPIC: (23,32, "IMPACT FEES) Discussion on Impact fees. Richard said there is a Company that will come and spend two hours explaining Impact fees and what can be done. It was decided to have a meeting with him on October 27 from 7:00 A.M. to 9:00 A.M. RE: DISCUSSION OF DARE PROGRAM TOPIC: (23,32",DARE PROGRAM,ARTCO) Chief Archibald was at the meeting. He thanked the council for their support. He ,has served on the Dare Committee and this year they put him in charge of a Trading Card Program. For the last three years he had received Trading Cards from other departments and companies but it has been so cost prohibitive he had never been able to justify getting involved with it. This year with the help of Artco and Darrell Olsen Photography they were able to put the program together and have photographs and cards of every officer in their department that will be passed out to the Dare classes through Bruce Bowler. It will serve some neat purposes. The cards will make the young people of this community more familiar with law enforcement. The cards will also keep the officers on their toes knowing there are several hundred kids out there who do know who they are and a little bit about them. The officers were asked to write a little bit about themselves on the back and a personal message. The Chief felt it was a real positive thing and handed out cards to the Council and felt that would also help the council know who the officers are. RE: SKATE PARK RULES TOPIC: (23,32, , ,SKATE PARK,SKATEBOARD PARK) Skate Park Rules - Paul had given a copy of the rules to the Council. A group of skaters drafted the rules, Paul felt that would be a better buy-in with the skaters. He explained the rules, protective equipment and bicycles. He had talked to these kids about self policing the park. Brooke Passey has agreed to make the signs. They are moving on the landscaping. He wants to put the landscaping in so they could develop a trails bike course adjacent to the skate park, west between the park and the street shop. This can be done without a marginal cost. The council told Paul to go ahead with the rules that have been drafted. A motion was made by Nyle Fullmer and seconded by Kay Beck to pay the bills. All Aye Glen Pond reported on the A.I.C. District Board Meeting. A motion was made by Glen Pond and seconded by Marsha to go into an executive session regarding personnel. Meeting reconvened. RE: DISCUSSION OF SALARy REVIEW TOPIC: (23,33, "WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT, SALARY RANGE)