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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971.06.02 CITY COUNCIL MINUTESRE BILLS :.~ Bills in the amount of $11,367.87 were presented. li~rt.on .Icnsc~n ~~~ovGd approval and payment of the same. Seconded by Ruth Smith and unanimously carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:30 P.M. `- "~~.C:-E ~ r {_ G- % __ ~~ C ~ mss::'-->C-'= ~ - M }€or 'ity Cler MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL .MEETING OF THE CITY OF REXBURG, IDAHO RE: 1 IRE "F InJ Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rexburg, Madison, County Idaho, was held Wednesday, June 2, 1971, at 7:30 at City Hall. Present and presiding: Mayor I-lenry Shirley. The following counGi-1 members wexe present: Wendell Ritc}iie, A-Lbert 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 ley 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 6 INCH water LINES - NEED FOR CITY "I'0 GO TO TIIE 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. 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. DISCUSSION ON THE PROBLEMS OF ALL UNDERGROUND LINES Mr. Byrne and Mr. Martindale representing Mountain Bell Company of Idaho Falls, explained the policy of excavating that was used in ldaho }~alls. 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 Fa11s, and report back the possibility of adopting the same permit and Ordinance. IRE: MINUTES Minutes of May 5, 1971 were read corrected. Motioned by Barton Jensen that they be passed. Seconded by Richard L. Davis. .L 'Phose voting AYE tE ZE . Wendell IZitc:hi e Albert Pieper Muth Smith Glenn Peterson Barton Jensen Richard L. Davis Those voting NAY None I~1RE MULC~,DY - RICKS COLLEGE STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT .Mike Mulcady, New Student Body President of Ricks College, sat in on the meeting and plans to eith~'`appoint some one or he himself attend all rneetings. Mike stated that he hopes to thus better co-ordinate the studen with the City. DON ELLIS - JERRY SHAWK - REX TV lion Ellis representing KRXK, introduced Jerry Shawk, who is to be his Technicial employee for Rex TV Company. Don read a letter from the engi eers, stating that the site on the hill was the only one that was fens- able, at this time. Also there was a discussion on his cable TV Franchis e, and the existing building. Mayor Shirley is to contact the Utah. Power ~ Light Company and have them remove their property from the existing building. as it has to be demolished, and remove the existing power pole that is now on the land. Motioned by Glenn Peterson that Don Ellis he allowed to build the facilities he needs under the fallowing conditions: `i'}rat ho hr~use Civil Defense Equipment; also he will have a 20 year lease with an option for 10; if the franchise is sold, the lease must be re-negotiated; and if the building ceases to be used far cable TV, ownership will pass to the t;ity. Seconded by Barton Jensen. Those voting AYE Wendell Ritchie Albert Pieper Ruth Smith Glenn Peterson Barton Jensen Richard L. Davis Those voting NAY None n. Those voting AYE Those voting Nay: ~: Those voting AYE Those Voting NAY Attorney, Mary Smith, is to draw up a contract for the transaction. K};N POIII,SUN RIQIIESTING PERMISSION FOR TWO TRA.ILERS l:N 1Z-2 Ken Poulson met with the council, requesting permission to have on a year to year basis, tow trailers in R2 Zone. It was motioned by Richard L,. Davis and seconded by Ruth Smith, that permission be granted renewable at council on June 1 of each year at their option. MINUTES Wendell Ritchie Albert Pieper Ruth Smith Glenn Peterson Barton Jensen Richard L. Davis None Minutes of April 21, 1971 were read, corrected, motioned by Richard L. Davis that they be passed as corrected, seconded by Barton Jensen. Wendell F2itchie Albert Pieper Ruth Smith Glenn Peterson Barton Jensen Richard L. Davis None MINUTES OF May 19, 1971 were read by City Attorney Mary Smith Oldham. Motioned their passage by Glenn Peterson, Seconded by Albert Pieper. Those votingAYE: Wendell Ritchie Alb~~r•t Pr~ip~~r i'ti 9 11 .`~=n~ r t I~ Glenn Peterson Barton Jensen Richard L. Davis Those voting NAY None IRE. REMOVABLE OF SIDEWALK Discussion on removable of decided that they should r removed the sidewalk. only. a scl. foot be charged for project at hand and if the RL' TRAFFIC CONTROL the sidewalk for people in the city. It was °vert back to their former policy, when they Mayor Shirley suggested that a charge of 15~ removal of cement if in connection with the cement were on~the homeowners property. t.°~~ ~, , 'There was a discussion on traffic control, stop signs and speed zpnes for the summer. DOG SITUATION IRE RE: The dog situation was disccused. Noted by complaints .received were running about even, pro and con. METER REPAIRS Meter repairs were discussed. Motioned by Ruth Smith and seconded by Albert Pieper that Meter Main, Edna Villella be sent to the meter repair school in Los Angles, Calif, in the near future. Those voting AYE Wendell Ritchie Albert Pieper Ruth Smith Glenn Peterson Barton Jensen Richard L. Davis Those voting NAY None CITY EMPLOYE F. PARKING City employee parking discussed. Plans are to move all employees sout}~ of the present City Hall, to alleviate the congestion in front of City Elall, with the approval of the Director of Sunrise Property Inc. ARE: BIDS ON NEW POLICE CAR Bids on a new police car were opened. As follows: Taylor Chevrolet $3365.00 Rexburg Motor 3283.47 It was motioned by Barton Jensen, Seconded by Glenn Peterson t}iat the low bid of Rexburg Motor be accepted. Motion carried. BIDS Bills in the amount of $37,553.70 were read. Moved by Barton Jensen, seconded by Glenn Peterson the they be paid. Motion carried. RI;: BILL FROM SIIEPARD CITATIONS A bill from Shepard Citations, for law books for city use on Ordinances, was presented by Mary Smith. Motioned by Albert Pieper, seconded by Ruth Smith that we purchase same. Motion carried. E: CONTACTING WATER DEPARTMENT AT ALL TIMES Discussion on the problems of being able to contact the water department at all times. Richard L. Davis is to talk to Bud and discuss the best way to accomplish this. ~tE: AUDITOR'S CONTRACT IT WAS MOVED BY RICHARD L. Davis that the auditor's contract be signed for 1971. Seconded by Wendell Ritchie. l.1 %, Those voting AYE Wendell Ritchie Albert. }~ieper Ruth Smith Glenn Peterson Barton Jensen Richard L. Davis 'Those voting NAY .None RE: PRINTING OF CITY FINIANCIAL STATEMENTS Printing of the City Finiancial Statements have been delayed. City Attorney is going to get the opinion of ..the Attorney .General to clarify the .ruling as to printing of city warrants, which the city hasn't done since 1965, when everyt}uing was changed to the check method. RE: PRESENT FIRE HALL Discussion on remodeling the present fire hall, to acquire another stall for the ambulance and fire truck. RE: BUILDING INSPECTOR Discussion on a building inspector to coordinate the city and county zoning and building codes. It was stressed the importance of an adequate job, in both areas for the future growth, and following through on all building progression. RE: KENNY NORRIS RAISE Discussion on giving Kenny Norris a raise of $10.00 per month to bring him up to the standard of the other firemen. Motioned by Glenn to raise it. Those voting AYE Those voting NAY [tE: POOL AND RECREATION Ruth Smith Glenn Peterson Barton Jensen Albert Pieper Richard L. Davis Wendell Ritchie Ruth Smith discussed pool and recreation, stated that Loy `Taylor would be a regular guard and assist with the pool. E2E: NEEll FOR FIXING ROOF AT TIiI: CITY SHOP ~i Albert Pieper stressed the need for fixing the roof at the city shop and the need for changing the heating system there as the old. one is inadequate. He will report back as to the cost and best way to fix the roof. Discussion on the future highway route. 2E: NEW WELL SITES Richard Davis discussed the new well sites that he had investigated and i to report hack as to the proposed sites and their potential. ZE: BLAINE BIRCH FOR THE CITY DITCH Barton Jensen reported he .would hire Blaine Birch for the city ditch for $300.00 for the summer. tE: JIM MEIKLE TO AIRPORT BOARD Motioned by Barton Jensen that we accept the appointment by Mayor Shirley of Jim Meikle to the airport board to replace Mickelson whose term expires. Seconded by Richard L. Davis. ' Those voting AYE Ruth Smith Glenn Peterson Barton Jensen Albert Pieper. Richard L. llavis Wendell Ritchie Those voting NAY None ~ ,~ MEETING AllJOURNED AT 12:10 ~ ~~-- - I ~ ~ Mayor ~ ~ City Cler MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COiINCIL MEETTNG OF TIIE CTTY OF REXBURG, IDAHO egular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rexburg, Madison, County daho, was held Wednesday, June 16, 1971, at 7:30, at City Mall.. Ri:SENT AND PRESIDING: Mayor Henry Shirley 'he following council members were present: Albert Pieper, Ruth Smith, Barton ,___Jensen, Richard L. Davis, Glenn Peterson, and Wendell Ritchie. lso present: City Attorney Mary Smith, City Clerk, Beulah Johnson, David Bly epresenting Rexburg Standard and Jourlan, and Don Ellis from KRXK Radio. INUTES Minutes of June 2, 1971 were read, corrected, motioned by Glenn Peterson, seconded by Wendell Ritchie that they be passed. Motion carried. IRE: NEW SANITARY LAND FILL Mayor Shirley told of the meeting with the County Commissioners on the new sanitary land fill, stating that the old Garner gravel pit in the north east section of town is the site selected. This will be operated jointly by the county and city, in accordance with state regulations and recommendations. A state engineer sent by the state Department of Health previously approved and recommended the site. Use of the landfill will be in 15 or 20 days with the refuse being packed and covered daily. No burning will be allowed, and the disposal of trees, tires and auto bodies will not be allowed. A special pit will be provided for the disposal of animal carcasses. He also stated that the unty had two other sites for solid waste, one at Archer and one at Plano. ?NT JOLLEY - ASKING TO HAVE ITEM 110 IN LID 18 SEGREGATED INTO TWO PIECES Kent Jolley met with the council, asking to have Item #110 in LID #18 segregated into two pieces, as Remco is buying 145 feet to build The Villager, a student housing complex. Motioned by Barton Jensen, seconded by Glenn Peterson that the City Clerk be instructed to do so. Those voting AYE: Albert Pieper Ruth Smith Barton Jensen Richard L. Davis Glenn Peterson Wendell Ritchie Those voting NAY: None LACK OF WATER PRESSURE IN POWELL ADDITION RE . r~ Edward Malstrom, Robert Schwartz, Vance Hendricks and Don Ellis from the Powell Addition, met with the council and reported on the conditions of water pressure in their area. They stated that it was always low and sometimes non-existent, that the peak periods in afternoon was expecially bad. Mayor Shirley instruc- d Councilman Dick Davis to take the necessary steps and see if the problem uldn't be solved, by a booster pump and having the town using alternate days r watering to alleviate the problem all over town. JON RAY - WHOOPEE DAYS CELEBRATION Jon Ray, chairman of the Whoopee Days celebration for July 2nd and 3rd. reques- ted approval from the council for a parade route and for the re-routing of traffic through the city. Mayor Shirley stated that he would check with the State and condirm the route, and secure a route for highway re-routing. Also a request was made far the swimming pool and the merry-go-round to be open free to the public from 1:00 to 3:30 P.M. The council approved his plans and commended him for his efforts in planning the celebration. ~tE: JON RAY - EXISTING HOTEL SIGN Jon Ray ask permission to use an existing Hotel. Sign to advertise a r•~Iexican