HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970.10.21 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES"MINUTES OF TIIE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
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Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rexburg, A4adison County,
Ldaho, was held Wednesday October 21, 197p at City Hall.
Present: Mayor I~enry Shirley
Councilmen: Richard Davis
Barton Jensen
Albert Pieper
Wendell Ritchie
Glenn Peterson
Councilwoman: Ruth Smith
Also present: Mary Smith, City Attorney
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Beulah Johnson, City Clerk ~ Treasurer
Don Ellis From KRXK
r~r. Williams from Standard F~ Journal
MINUTES.:
Minutes of October 7, 1970 were read, corrected, motioned by Glenn Peterson
°F seconded by Barton Jensen that the minutes stand as corrected.
~ RE: BROKEN BRIDGE ON W, 1st N
Mayor Shirley told of the bridge that is broken on W. 1st N. It was
decided to have it repaired temporarily until after the sewer line is in-
stalled.
ARE: HARVEY TAYLOR DAY
The Mayor told of ~iarvey Taylor and the help he had given in the growth
of Ricks College and that he wanted to declare October 27,"Harvey Taylor
Day", it was motioned by Barton Jensen, seconded by Albert Pieper that
Oct. 27, be named "Harvey Taylor I`ay".
Those voting Aye Richard Davis.
Barton Jensen
Albert Pidper
Wendell Ritchie
Glenn Peterson
Ruth Smith
Those voting Nay None
IRE: LETTER FROM GEORGE PATTERSON CONCERNING ADJUSTMENT ON LID # 19
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A letter was read from George Patterson concerning an adjustment on his
property on 5th West which is in LID #19. pick Davis and Albert Pieper are
to investigate.
SUMP INSTALLATION AT TWIN PINES MANOR
Discussion on Twin Pines T.ianor and installation of a sump which was needed
due to the development of this area; they will put in the curb and gutter
and the City will see to the installing of the sump. .Albert Pieper is to
follow thru with Clayter FQrsgren to see that it is done.
NEW BRIDGE ON WEST 3rd NORTH
Ilarvey Walters is to oversee and build a new bridge on West 3rd North,
using his men and the City will pay for it.
RE DF..CISION ON NEW CITY PARK
It was motioned by Barton Jansen, seconded by Ruth Smith that the decision
on the new City Park be delayed for further study.
Those voting Aye
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(Those voting stay
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Richard Davis iw~',
Barton Jensen
Albert Pieper }
Wendell Ritchie 'i~t
Glenn Peterson `''
Ruth Smith ~?~
None l
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RE: DISCUSSION ON PICKING UP JUNK CARS
Junk cars were discussed, more details will be
The Mayor explained. that the city has agreed to
city limits and that county crews would pick up
limits.
worked out ancj ~~~r~o~ancc~cl.
nick un junk cax•s in the
the cars outside the city
RE: ORDINANCE # 510
Councilman Albert Pieper introduced an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE
CONCERNING THE CREATION OF, IM14PROVEMENTS, IN ASSESSMENTS AGAINST PROPERTY
IN,-AND STREF,T I~~PROVEMENT BONDS FOR LOCAL IMPRgVEn4ENT DISTRICT N0. 19 FOR
THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING AND CONSTRUCTING CERTAIN STREETS AND ALLEYS,
CONSTRUCTING AND INSTALLING SANITARY SEWER LATERALS, CONSTRUCTING AND RE-
CONSTRUCTING CURBS, GUTTF,RS AND SIDEWALKS AND CONSTRUCTING DRAINAGE WORKS
INCIDENTAL TO SAID IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN SAID DISTRICT: AND PROVIDING WHEN
THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE IN EFFECT."
The motion was made by Councilman Ruth Smith and seconded by Councilman
Glenn Peterson, that the rule requiring ordinances of a general and perma-
nent nature to be fully and distinctly read on t}iree different days be
dispensed with and that said Ordinance numbered 510 be read in full and
at length and placed upon it final passage. i
Thereupon, the Clerk was ordered to call the roll on said motion and
the roll call upon said motion was as follower
Those voting Aye: Albert Pieper
Ruth Smith
Barton Jensen
Glenn Peterson
Wendell Ritchie
Richard Davis
Those voting Nay: None
The Mayor thereupon declared that the motion, having been passed by not
less than three-fourths of the Council, had been duly carried.. Ordinance
No. 510 was then read by the Clerk in full and at length.
Councilman Albert Pieper moved the adoption of said ordinance, whic}1 motio
was seconded by Councilman Glenn Peterson.
The Clerk was then instructed to call the roll on the passage of the
ordinance and the roll call on said passage of Ordinance No. 510 resulted
as follows:
Those voting Aye:
Albert Pieper
Ruth Smith
Wendell Ritchie
Glenn Peterson
Barton .Jensen
Richard Davis
Those voting Nay: None
The ordinance was thereupon, by the Mayor, declared to have been duly
passed,. and the Clerk of the City was directed to publish said Ordinance
No. 510 in full immediately in at least one issue of the Rexburg Standard-
Journal, a newspaper published in the City of Rexburg, Madison County, Idaho.
ItE: PARKING METERS DISCUSSED
Barton Jensen brought up
not straight some taller
it would be checked and
the matter of the parking meters, that some were
th.a~~ others, it was discussed and the Mayor said
corrected.
RE: J.D. IIANCOCK ASSISTANT CITY =biz i~'ffarti~t/•
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The Mayor asked the approval of his appointment
partner in her law office, as the assistant City
unanimously approved the appointment,
of J. D. ~iancock, Mary Smit ~
Attorney. The Council
FIXING THE DAM AND REPAIRING $ CLEANING THE DITCHES.
Barton Jensen reported that they are working on fixing the dam and repair
ing and cleaning the ditches.
BILLS
Bills in the amount of $.11,932.71 . were read. Motioned by Barton Jensen,
seconded by Dick Davis that they be paid. ~"`
Those voting Aye: Albert Piercer ~ {'
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13artan Jensen
Glenn Peterson
Wendell Ritchie
Richard Davis
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Those voting Nay:. None :
RE: SIDEWALKS ON COLLEGE AVE. AT BUD ARMSTRONGS PROPERTY
Dick Davis reported that he investigated the sidewalks on College Ave.
at Bud Armstrongs Wroperty and felt that he should try them for one winter
to see if any damage occurs.
RE REPORT FROM POLICE CHIEF, MURRAY FORD
,~~ Department Bead, Police Chief, Murray T'ord reported on the progress the
' '; Police Department has made in the last ten months. The Mayor commended
and complimented him on their progress.
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~ ~ JAYC1ESx~ `~ET~WITH COUNCIL CONCERNING NEW JAIL BOND
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R.on Gibbs" -F,`° J~; Ma ham the Jaycees met with the
council asking for
any help~:ar suggest~ns to help promote the new jail bo nd.
RE: RESOLUTION
The following resolution was read:
Whereas, the city has just completed an extensive improvement program which
includes a new storm se~-er, new water mains, new curb and gutter, new side-
walks, and
Whereas, the City Council intends that this be a new beginning on a cont-
inuing program for beautification of the city and for orderly growth, and
Whereas there has existed for several years a permissiveness on the part
of the city toward the parking of vehicles on sidewalks and on city "Right
of Way" anc~,, t ~_ se of sidewalks to display merchandise for sale, and,
said act~~~~;, i tion of city ordinances,-
Whereas ~.t is now e be a most appropriate time to bring an end to
`a ions whic have been allowed to persist heretofore, and,
these viol t
Whereas the city now affirms that sidewalks are for people to walk on and
that the city Right of Way between sidewalk and curb is for beautification,
and safety, and therefore,
Be It Resolved that our police department be instructed to enforce our
ordinances pertaining to parking on the sidewalk or in driveways, or the
use of sidewalks for displaying merchandise for sale, and the parking of
vehicles or placing ,signs ox any other objects on the "Right of Way" between
sidewalk and curb.
It was moved by .Barton Jensen, seconded by Dick Davis. Unanimously carried.
RF:: BIDS ON USED CARS
Bids were opened on used cars.
The 1950 Pickup was sold for $10.00
The 1953 Truck was sold. for $75.00
BUILDING REPORT:
Building permits with corresponding building value of $27,101.0 and $48.00
permit fed charged for the month.
r~E : RE SOLUT . ; ~~:~
Councilman Glenn Pe~rsan i:ntraduced and' moved ttie adoption of the following
°]iI~~RL'AS,, on the 17th day of June, 1970, the City Council of the City
of Rexburg, Idaho, adopted and the Mayor of said City approved Ordinance
No. 508 of said City, creating Local Improvement District No. 1J for the
Wurnose of improving and constructing certain streets and alleys, construc-
ting a.nd insta l.irg sanztar'y sewer laterals, constructing and reconstructing
curbs, gutters and sidewalks, and constructing drainage works incidental to
said improvements within said district, and
WHEREAS, the City proposes to issue Local Improvement District Bonds
to pay the cost of such improvements, and,
WHEREAS, it is considered necessary and advisable that provision be
made. for the issuance of interim warrants of the City Wending the receipt
of the proceeds of the bonds so to be authorized;
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayer and City Council of the ~'~~~
of Rexburg, Idaho,. that for the- purpose ~~ tne~tn~ the co5t.s ~~1€} `' `r't''i `'s
of construct~,ng said imnro~rements in Loo~l Tmnrovement }~.~tN~f~?t ~,,dc~. li?,
the City shall issue its interim warrants drawn against said J-o cal }mr~rc~ve~-
ment District No. 19 funds upon estimates submitted by the city }:ngneer
approved by the City Council, such warrants to bear interest at the rate
of six ner centum (60) per annum, to be registered and to be retixed from
the proceeds of bonds to be issued for said District, such warrants to be
in substantially the following form:
R};X BURG, IDAl1O
INTERIM_WARRANT
The Treasurer of the City of Rexburg, Idaho, will pay to First Secur
Bank of Idaho, N. A., Rexburg, Idaho, or order, $37,000.00 solely out of
Local Improvement District No. 19 Fund of said City, which fund shall con in
the proceeds of bonds to be issued for said District and amounts paid there-
in from the general funds of the City, with interest on such sum from the
date hereof at the rate of six per centum (60) per annum, nay able out of
said Fund, upon presentation and surrender of this Interim tNarrant which
is issued by order of the City Council of said City, this 21st day of
October, 1970. _ ~, ,,/' ,~'`
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Countersigned;
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City Clerk
}3E IT FURTF~ER RESOLVED that Interim {Varrants shall be issued as follows:
PAYEE
First Security Bank of Idaho, N. A.
Ar~OUNT
$37,000,00
Approved and adopted this 21st day of October, 1970
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City Cler
The motion to adopt the foregoing Resolution was seconded by Council-
man Barton Jensen, and the vote on the adoption of such Resolution was as
follows:
Those voting AYE.:
Glenn Peterson
Ruth Smith
Albert Pieper
Barton Jensen
Wendell Ritchie
Richard Davis
Those voting NAY:
Meeting adjourned at 11:45 P.M.
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