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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971.05.19 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES~3 RE: R1OTT FOUNDATION PROGRARI EXPLAINED Councilwoman Ruth Smith, explained tl~e Mott Foundation program. St.at ink; that the school board had endorsed the program, that Federal funds wore available for three. years. The Cities participation would be sending Brad Dalling for the training that is necessary for the operation in running this recreation facilitie, and being responsible for ascertaining the federal grants connected with the Mott Foundation. It was motioned by -1 Barton Jensen that the city participate, seconded by Ruth Smith. Those voting AYE Richard L. Davis Ruth Smith Albert Pieper fiarton Jensen Glenn Peterson Those voting NAY None ;E: SPIZiNKLER SYSTEM FOR SMITEI PARK The sprinkler system was discussed for Smith Park ball diamonds. After discussing the cost, it was decided that the budget wouldn't permit this in 1971. ,E; CONCESSION STANll IN PARK Ruth Smith ask about the PTA having a concession stand in the park for the summer months. Permission was given for one year only. RE: AIC ANNUAL CONVENTION The 24th AIC Annual Convention was discussed. The Mayor encouraged all to attend all or parts. The convention is to be held in Burley at the Ponderosa June 17-19. RE: LIGHTING IN SMITH PARK Barton Jensen presented plans for lighting the east diamond in Smith Park, which will be given further consideration when the bids are. received. KE: J.L.CLARK DAY EXPENSES It was motioned by Glenn Peterson, seconded by Ruth Smith that the City pay $110.00 for their share of the expenses for J.L. Clark day RE; BILLS Bills in the amount of $18,484.80 were read. It w<is motioned. by Barton Jensen, that they be paid, seconded by Glen Peterson. Those voting AYE Richard L. Davis Ruth Smith Albert Pieper Barton Jensen Glenn Peterson Those voting NAY Meeting adjourned at 12:15 -~ % ;~~ > / . ~ ~ tee/ ity~Cler None ayor MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF TI-IE CITY OF REXBURG, IDAIiO Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rexburg, Madison, County, Idaho, was held Wednesday, May 19, 1971, at 7:30 P.M. at the City hall. Present and presiding; Mayor Henry Shirley. The following Council members were present: Barton Jensen, Richard Davis, Albert Pieper, Ruth Smith, Wendell Ritchie and Glen Peterson. Also present ~:it.y At.Lor~i~~y, ~1~rry -Smith. In the excused absence of C~i ty ('"t ?~E"~f:s~~ Johnson, the T~Iayor askod Mur-y Srni.th to take tllc: m.inratess. ~~~ IRE: BIDS FOR TRUCK FOR GARBAGE PACKER After checking and considering the bids previously receeved and opened for a truck for garbage packer, Wendell Ritchie reported that the 'I"ri-c:ounty bid in the amount of $7250.00 was the lowest and best bid receeved, and recommended its acceptance by the city with an additional $75.00 for frame reinforcement. Moved by Barton Jensen, seconded by Ruth Smith and unanimously carried that the Tri-County bid be accepted as recommended by Wendell Ritchie.. IRI: GARBAGE CONTAINERS The matter of garbage containers was discussed. The Mayor suggested that a survey be made to determine how many were needed. R STREE"i' PAINT BIDS ~.--~ ~ ~ t~ RE: Albert Pieper opened street paint bids which were as follows: Ards Glass i:, Paint $3.74 a gal for white; $3.99 for yellow Anderson Paint 4.16 ' white; $4.30 yellow Flamms 4.29 ' white; $4.49 ' yellow Moved by Wendell Ritchie, seconded by Albert Pieper, and unanimously .carried that Ard's bid be accaepted. DITCH WATER The Mayor asked Councilman Jensen to read a letter he had received from Clarence G. (Bernie) Jensen, regarding the covering of the ditch in back of his residence, and also presented a petition signed by 1000 of the property owners between lst and 2nd South, requesting that the ditch be eliminated. The matter was discussed and it was pointed out that the ditch was a nec- essary spring run-off and storm drain. Moved by Dick Davis, seconded by Barton Jensen and unanimously carried that Mr. Jensen be given permission to cover the ditch as it goes through his property with snow fence or similar cover, providing Mr. Jensen assumes all responsibility and liability. RE: ORDINANCE 518 'i'he Mayor reported that it was the date and time to consider the rezoning of the North half of Block 48 and the No. 5 rods of Lot 4, Block 48. Iie asked if there were any protests or opposition to the re-zoning. No one appeared in opposition thereto. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND CHANGING THE ZONING P~IAP OF THE CITY OF REXBURG, IDAHO, TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY IN BLOCK 48 OF THE CITY OF REXBURG, MADISON COUNTY, STATE OF IDAHO, HEREIN~FTRR DESCRIBED, BE ZONED COMMERCIAL. A motion was made by Barton Jensen, seconded by Ruth Smith 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 Barton Jensen Richard Davis Albert Pieper Ruth Smith Wendell Ritchie Glen Peterson Those voting NAY None The roll being called and all Councilmen present voting AYE carried. The Mayor then called for the voting for final passage of the Ordinance, the motion was made by Glen Peterson, seconded by Barton Jensen 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 Those voting NAY Barton Jensen Richard Davis Albert Pieper Ruth Smith Wendell Ritchie Glen Peterson None The roll being called and all councilmen present voting AYE CARRIED, THE Mayor declared that a majority of all the members of the City Council h,a~I voted for the passage of said Ordinance anal that s.~i cl c)r~ i r~;t~,,-;' Av':l`.> :i~rl y and regularly passed. Mayor Shirley then declared the r'EOtion carried.. ~k v RE: SEWER LINE NEED ON WEST FIRST NORTH Bud Armstrong reported that a garage was being constructed on tlie.5 r~ortli side, in the 200 block of West First North, and that a sewer line was i>ad7~A needed.. The matter was discussed at length and the Mayor asked Mr. Armstrong to see what he could work out with the people on the North side of the block to put in their own sewer. The matter of numbering Sunset Drive in the Taylor Addition was discussed with f~1r. Armstrong..` Councilman Davis suggested that the street could be designated last and West Sunset. G : QUAL I'1'Y PAC - SEWER PROBLEMS Wendell Ritchie reported that the Quality Pac had been having some trouble with a plugged sewer line. Mr. Armstrong said he had suggested to them tha they build another catch basis as a secondary treatment pond so that the muddy water could get a chance to settle. Mr. Armstrong said he would see. if something could be worked out this summer while the use was not so great. The matter of the watering of and caring for the trees and flowers on Main Street was discussed. The matter of .the school intersection at Main and First West was discussed. Also the matter of speed limits on First North was discussed. The Mayor reported that the Planning Board met on May 12, 1971, and had given him a copy of their minutes. which he read. The Mayor further reported that a representative of the Surveying and Rating Bureau had been in Rexburg and told him that the City should start thinking of ways to increase pumping capacity, that is, the purchase of another fire truck. It was the opinion of the Council that the City should have credit for the County Fire Truck. The Mayor said he caould check into it. DOOR IN THE OLD CITY HALL BUILDING Glenn Peterson reported that he was going to get estimates on the cost of putting a door in the back of the old City Hall building; that by putting a door there the ambulance could be moved over and there would be space for another fire truck. TRANS AMERICA INSURANCE The Mayor reported he had a request from Trans America Insurance, requiring that certain things be done. The matter was discussed. Moved by Albert Pieper, seconded by Richard Davis, and unanimously carried that the Fire Chief follow up on the requirements and see that they were met. DON ELLIS - CABLE TV Don Ellis reported that the property on the hill was not of sufficient size to meet his cable TV requirements and he would therefore be unable to use it. He thanked the City for its consideration. FLOOR IN THE SHELTER IN SMITH PARK Councilman Davis reported that the Kiwanis Club was going to put a floor in the shelter in the Smith Park. The matter of putting a colored cement (green) or painting it after it was poured was discussed. Moved by Barton Jensen, seconded by Glen Peterson and unanimously carried that it be poured without color. RESOLUTION - CONSTRUCTION OF `1'1lE TETON DAM Mary Smith presented a resolution for the-consideration of the Council, re- questing the early funding and construction of the Teton Dam. RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Congress of the United States has passed legislation auth- prizing the construction of a dam on the Lower 1'e ton River; and WHEREAS, the construction of the Lower Teton Dam would be beneficial. to the citizens of this community and the surrounding area; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Cour~r~ i 1 c~ ~ t l,c~ City of Rexburg endorse ai~c! ~'~rns~.~; t~ ti,z~ ~:, 1~1 ~r l~~:ti~i i ~~~; ~u~~~1 ~ ~,rrs1 ;'t~~..~_ i ors oI~ the Tower T€~ton Dafn, RE 0 BILLS ~~+: Bills in the amount of $11,367.87 were presented. 13~rt.on Jensen movocl approval and payment of the same. Seconded by Ruth Smith and unanimously carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:30 P.M. ~r~~t ~ -~ r ~ -~ ~ ~,; M yor ,~ ty Clerk MINUTES OF THE .REGULAR CITY COUNCIL .MEETING OF T'HE CITY OF REXBURG, IDAI~O RE: Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rexburg, Aladison, County Idaho, was held Wednesday, June 2, 1971, at 7:30 at City Hall. Present and presiding: Mayor Henry Shirley. I'}ie following counGll members wexe present: Wendell lZitchie, A•1-bert Pieper, Ruth Smith, Glenn Peterson, Barton Jensen, with Richard L. Davis attending at 8:30. Also present City attorney Mary Smith, Beulah Johnson, City Clerk and Treasurer, Linda Crosley from Rexburg Standard ~ Journal... BIDS FOR 1971 CITY_PROJECT Bids for the 1971 City project was submitted by Clayter Forsgren for Kennady Paving. 'The amount being $85,790.50. After discussion on the all over project, it was motioned by Glenn Peterson, seconded by Barton Jensen that it be awarded, contingent upon the City Engineers study and approval. Those voting AYE Wendell Ritchie Albert Pieper Ruth Smith Glenn Peterson Barton Jensen `Those voting NAY None RE: 6 INCH water LINES - NEED FOR CITY 'I'0 GO 'I'0 THE 8 INCH WATER LINES Clayter Forsgren explained the installing of 6 inch water lines in the var- ious areas in the city-and stated the need for the city to go to the 8 inch water lines for the furture growth of the new developments. Also that this is the policy set forth in the Sub-division Ordinance. It was agreed to follow this policy and that the engineer was to keep the Council informed as these areas developed. 'E: MAYOR SHIRLEY - CONTRACTOR AND ENGINEERS FAILURE TO COMPLETE JOB IN CITY Mayor Shirley talked to the Kennaday Paving representative and Clayter Forsgren on the last project done in the city. I-Ie stated that several things that had been brought to his attention of The Contractor and engineer neglecting to full fill their obligations to the people, where the work was being done. They assured him that they would try to satisfy everyone as they appreciated the work and would like to continue working with the city. ~~RI DISCUSSION ON THE PROBLEMS OF ALL UNDERGROUND LINES A1r. Byrne and Mr. Martindale representing Mountain Bell Company of Idaho Falls, explained the policy of excavating that was used in Idaho balls. After discussion on the problems of all underground lines and damage to them, the Mayor as+Mary Smith, City attorney, to study the Ordinance used in Idaho Falls, and report back the possibility of adopting the same permit and Ordinance. IRE: MINUTI~S Minutes of May 5, 1971 were read corrected. Motinned by Barton Jensen that they be passed. Seconded by Richard L. Davis.