HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971.03.24 CITY COUNCIL MINUTESIt was motioned by Dick Davis and seconded. b~ Glenn Peterson that a
raise of $20.00 each six months be given, st~irt~,ng f~`r~m tha tune a.C
theix last raise which would make it September 1, 1971
Those voting AYE: Ruth Smith
Dick Davis
Barton Jensen
Wendell Ritchie
Glenn Peterson
Albert Pieper
Those voting NAY: None
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PURCHASE OF A TORCH CUTTER
Albert Pieper told of the need and the saving to the City, with the pur-
chase of a torch cutter for the street department. It was agreed that
they should purchase one.
BUDGET FOR 1371
The Budget for 1971 was tenatively passed awaiting the public hearing
set for March 31, 1971, Motioned by Barton Jensen, Seconded by Albert
Pieper. Unanimously carried.
ORDINANCE N0. 514
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Ordinance # 514 was read:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND CHANGING ORDINANCE N0. 355, SECTION 9, CHANGING
THE PENALTY FOR PARKING METER VIOLATIONS TO $.50 FOR EACH HOUR AND PROVIDING
THAT UPON FAILURE TO REPORT AND MAKE SUCH PAYMENTS WITHIN TWENTY-FOUR HOURS,
THE OWNER OR OPERATOR SHALL BE .SUBJECT TO FINE AS PROVIDED BY SECTION 1,
ORDINANCE N0. 512; AND AMENDING SECTION 11 OF ORDINANCE N0. 355 TO PROVIDE
THAT EACH PERSON WHO VIOLATES OR FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF
ORDINANCE N0. 355 AS AMENDED, SHALL BE PUNISHED BY FINE AS PROVIDED IN
SECTION 1, ORDINANCE N0. 512, and REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH.
A motion was made by Barton Jensen, seconded by Glenn Peterson to suspend
the rules and have said Ordinance placed upon its final passage. The Mayor
ordered the roll call of the Council called, and the roll being called by
the City Clerk for the suspension of the rules was as follows:
Those voting "AYE" Ruth Smith
Richard Davis
Barton Jensen
Wendell Ritchie
Glenn Peterson
Albert Pieper
Those voting "NAY" None
1'he roll being called and a~.l Councilmen present voting "AYE" carried. The
Mayor then called for the voting for final passage of the Ordinance, the
motion was made by Glenn Peterson, seconded by Richard L. Davis The Mayor
ordered the roll call of the council called, and the roll being called by
the City Clerk for the final passage of the Ordinance was as follows:
Those voting "AYE" Guth Smith
Richard Davis
Barton Jensen
Wendell Ritchie
Glenn Peterson
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'The roll being called
Mayor declared that a
voted for the passage
and regularly passed.
Albert- P~.eper
lose voting "NAY" None
and all councilmen present voting "AYE" carried, the
majority of all the members of the City Council had
of said Ordinance, and that said -Ordinance was duly
Mayor Shirley thjen declared the motion carried.
Meeting Adjourned at 12:30 A.M.
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MINUTES OF A 5~ECIAL CITY ~OUNC~L
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A Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Rexburg, Madison County
Idaho, was held Wednesday, March 24, 1971, at City Hall, at 7:30 P.M.
Present .and presiding: Mayor Henry Shirley.
Council members present: Ruth Smith, Albert Pieper, Richard L. Davis and
Glenn Peterson. Barton Jensen was absent and excused.
Also present: City Attorney Mary Smith, City Clerk and Treasurer, Beulah
Johnson, lion Ellis, representing KRXK, Ron Gibb from Rexburg Journal.
CIVIC CLUB PRESENTED A RESOLUTION
Mrs. Ralph Sommers and Mrs. H. B. Rigby, representatives of the Rexburg Civic
Club, met with the Council and presented a resolution urging enforcement of
.anti-litter laws and the "vacant" lot ordinance in connection with the up-
coming clean-up campaign.
RESOLUTION
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The Rexburg Civic Club presents the following Resolution to the Mayor E
and City Council of the City of Rexburg, and respectfully requests its '
earliest consideration:
WHEREAS, the Rexburg Civic Improvement Club, having entered 'two state
and national contests sponsored by the National Federation of Womens Clubs
and Sears Roe-Buck Foundation and Shell Oil Company, has chosen the fields
of ecology and civic beautification, and
WHEREAS, The Civic Club in the field of ecology has determined to make
a vigorous campaign for cleaning up the City of Rexburg, dwelling particularly
on an enforcement of the anti-littering laws and a program to educate the
public to assume its responsibilities, and
WHEREAS, under the program of civic improvement and beautification the
Rexburg Civic Club has determined to makea vigorous campaign urging the
owners of vacant lots to keep them free from weeds and rubbish and urging t
owners of unoccupied, hazardous, unsightly homes. to tear them down or repai
them.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That the Mayor and City Council of the City of Rexburg, Idaho, join with
the Rexburg Civic Club in its effort to make Rexburg, Idaho, realize its
potential as one of the most beartiful cities in the State of Idaho by en-
forcement of its anti-litter ordinance and its ordinance requiring owners
of vacant lots to keep. them free from weeds and rubbish, and require the
owners of unoccupied, unsightly and hazardous buildings to either repair
such buildings or tear them down as provided by the nuisance laws of the
State of Idaho.
Rexburg Civic Club
Erna Sellers, President
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MINUTES
Minutes of the meeting for March 10, 1971 were read, corrected, motioned by
Glenn Peterson, seconded by Dick Davis that they be approved .
Those voting AYE: Ruth Smith
Albert Pieper
Richard L. Davis
Glenn Peterson
Those voting NAY: None
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CONTRACT WITH M $ M AUTO SALVAGE OF RIGBY
A contract was tentatively approved from M $ M Auto Salvage of Rigby, which
provides for removal of all junked or abandoned vehicles within the City
jurisdiction. The three-year contract provides for payment to M ~ M Auto
Salve of $,~, 0 per vehicle for each one removed from the city. Mary Smith
is to make a~° anges or orrections, subject to approval.
RENEW OF LEASE ~N BUR NSHAL BUILDING
At the request of Upper Valley Electric,that Compan„~s Lease on the Burtenshaw
building was renewed on a one-year open-end basis with a 90-day termination
clause applacablc:. to either party. Motioned by Albert i'i~•r~fr, =;e~-r,l„_le~l icy
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by Dick Davis.
Those voting AYE:
Those voting NAY:
;E: DEFENSIVE DRIVERS COURSE
Those voting AYE:
All City employees who drive city vehicles will be urged by their respective
department heads to enroll in the state sponsored Defensive Drivers Course
beginning in April. The City will pay the $5.00 registration fee. Motioned
by Ruth Smith, seconded by Albert Pieper.
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Ruth Smith
Albert Pieper
Richard L, Davis
Glenn Peterson
None
Ruth Smith
Albert Pieper
Richard L. Davis
Glenn Peterson
Those voting NAY: None
BID5 ON A SMALL COMPRESSOR
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Bids were opened:on a sm~~l compressor,
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Heiner Equipmen $x.295
Arrowhead ~"~~~' $1375
Intermountain $1672
Western Road $1881
they were as follows:
It was motioned by Albert Pieper that they accept the Heiner Equip. bid,
seconded by Dick Davis.
Those voting AYE: Ruth Smith
Albert Pieper
Richard L. Davis
Glenn Peterson
Those voting NAY: None
BEER LICENSE FOR DALE THURMAN AT STOCKMAN'S CAFE
The beer license for Dale Thurman was discussed, Mary is to investigate.
was tabled until April 7th.
BILLS
Bills in the amount of $9672.91 were read, motioned by Glenn Peterson,
seconded by Ruth Smith that they be paid. Unanimously carried.
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DON ELLIS COMPLAINT
Don Ellis registered a complaint of water runoff flooding his garage and house.
DOG POUND ON DR. STEGELMIER'S PROPERTY
The Council approved a proposal to have a dog pound built by .the City on
Dr. Stegelmier's property. Which would revert to him in 15 years at which
time the city would possibly lease it back from him. This contract could be
Token by either party and Mr. 5tegehmier would purchase the building. Dick
s to design the building. It was motioned'by Albert Pieper, seconded by
uth Smith.
Those voting AYE:
Ruth Smith
Albert Pieper
Richard L. Davis
Glenn Peterson
Those voting NAY: None
IRE: DISCUSSION ON A HUMANE SOCIETY
There was a discussion to establish a Humane Society, it was tabled.
. NAMING THE STREETS IN TAYLOR~ADDITION
Mrs. Laurence Taylor disagrees with Bud's idea for ;naming the Streets in
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Taylor addition.. Dick Davis is to take it under advisement and reporr.~,~t
the next meeting.
DISCUSSION ON PURCHASING A BIT FOR HOLES FOR METER POSTS
There was a discussion on the City purchasing a bit to make holes for the
meter .posts. Dick is to investigate and make recommendations on size and type.
POLICE CHIEF MURRAY FORD TO DRUG. SEMINAR IN LAS VEGAS
The council discussed a proposal to send Police Chief, Murray Ford to a drug
seminar-and meeting in Las Vegas in April. After much discussion it was
motioned by Glenn Peterson and seconded by Dick Davis that he be allowed
$300.00 to cover expenses to the National Seminar.
Those voting AYE:
RUTH SMITH
Albert Pieper
Richard L. Davis
Glenn Peterson
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Those voting NAY: None
Meeting adjourned at 11:00 P.M.
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MINUTES OF A SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL
MEETING OF THE CITY OF REXBURG, IDAHO
A Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of RExburg, 1~4adison County
Idaho, was held Wednesday, March 31, 1971 at City Hall, at 7:30 PM
Present and Presiding:. Mayor Henry Shirley
Councilmembers present: Dick Davis, Barton Jensen, Albert Pieper, R~tli Smith,
Wendell Ritchi, Glenn Peterson.
Also present were City Attorney, Mary Smith and City Clerk and Treasurer,
Beulah Johnson.
REPORT BY KEITH PETERSON - PLANS FOR TRAILER COURT SOUTI-IWEST OF TOWN
A report was given by Keith Peterson on plans for a development of a large
trailer court on 16 acres at the southwest corner of town. A zoning change
was approved for a small piece of land in this area inside the city limits
to pexmit trailers. A public hearing is scheduled for April 21st for appro-
val of the zoning change, Federal Housing Administration is to study. The
Planning Board has given their approval of the project. It was motioned by
Barton Jensen, seconded by Albert Pieper that we proceed with the Public
Hearing.
PUBLIC. HEARING ON BUDGET
The public hearing on the 1971 Budget was held March 31, 1971. John Parkinson
attended the hearing and asked some questions about the published budget
figures, his questions were answered to his satisfaction.
ORDINANCE # 515
AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
REXBURG, IDAHO, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1871, AND APPROPRIATING TO THE SEVERAL
DEPARTMENTS, OFFICES AND FUNDS OF THE SAID CITY GOVERNMENT FROM THE REVENUE
DERIVED FROM TAXES LEVIED FOR SAID YEAR, AND ALL OTHER 6OURCF.S, SUCH SUMS
AS MAY BE NECESSARY OR DEEMED NECESSARY BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL TO
DEFRAY THE EXPENSES AND LIABILITIES OF SAID CITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 171.
A motion was made by Barton Jensen, seconded by Ruth Smith to suspend tine
rules and have said Ordinance placed upon its final passage. The Mayor