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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971.06.16 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES~, MEE'T'ING AllJOURNED AT 12:10 " " ~ % ~ Mayor - -- City Cler MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETTNG OF THE CITY 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 hall. RESENT 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. ARE: 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. iNT JOLLL'Y - ASKING TO HAVE ITEM 110 IN L ID 18 SEGREGATED INTO 'T'WO 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 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. JUN 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 for 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. JON RAY - EXISTING HOTEL SIGN Jon Ray ask permission to use an existing Motel Sign to advertise a Mexican ~: Food Rastuarant he plans to open this summer, Moved vy Birtorr ,lol~r~~'!+: `~C?~~,,: TE.:i by Ruth`~S~mth that th5~ be allowed. Mahon oarred. Mr:" Rai"' al~p`~as~C.,.th~~:~`"the area in back of his present cafe be investi.gr,ced and alleviate tl~ problem where Nelson Ricks Creamery loses their whey and it settles in low spots and causes extreme health conditions. Albert Pieper was given the task of taking care of this problem. ~E : PLANS FOR FU'T'URE DOG POUND flans for a future dog pound were reviewed by the council. Richard Davis was given the plans to review, get extimates and finalize the costs, contract with Dr. Stegelmier, on whose property the pound will be built and proceed after the next meeting. ZE: EXPLORER POST 48 TO SELL FIREWORKS Permission for Explorer Post 48 to sell fireworks from 4, 1971 was granted, with the booth being set up on the artd will. adhere strickly to state regulations -for Safe (:ost of the permit waived. tE: BUILDING REPORTS the present, until July lawn at Adams Schoo and Sane Fireworks. Building permits with corresponding building value of $2,529,200 and $1463.00 permit fee charged for the month of April. For the Month of ~Iay $734,250 and permit fee charged $639.00. For the Month of June $209,790 and $353.00 permit fee charged. :E: LETTER FROM ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE June 9, 1971 Mary Smith City Attorney 30 South 2nd West Rexburg, Idaho Dear Ms. Smith: This will acknowledge. receipt of your letter of June 4, 1971. in which you requested that this office render an opinion regarding the proper construction to be given Section 50-lull, Idaho Code, as it p provides: "In addition to the minimum requirements as~ie e n provided, all cities with ten thousand five hundred (10,500) population or less shall publish a list of warrants issued and such other financial data as may, by ordinance, Hie.provided." Specifically, you wished to know whether the statute would include the listing of checks as well as warrants within its purview. The statute is silent with regard to checks, and it. is certain that checks and warrants are not orre and the same. Thus it is the opinion of this author that the statute commands the publication of a list of warrants issued if there are any from which a list can be made. Therefore unless the City of Rexburg has an ordinance which requires the publication of a list of checks drawn, nothing in the statute would require the publication of them. If you have further question regarding this matter please do not hesitate to contact this office; Very truly yours, FOR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, JFC:c EDNA VILLILLA, EXPENSES FOR METER SCHOOL JOHN F. CRONER Assistant Attorney General Motioned by Richard Davis, Seconded by Glenn Peterson that Edna Villella be allowed $15.00 a day for expenses at the meter school she is going to attend in Los Angeles, Calif. next week. Those voting AYE: Albert Pieper Barton Jensen Ruth Smith r;~~,l~~:i~:? I„ i3,lvts Glenn Peterson W~~nde1l IZi tcliie v o t 1_ x1 f! N:~ ~~ RE; POLICE CHIEF, MURRAY FORD ME1' WITH COUNCIL f' u aJ ~~ I R. The Police Chief met with the council, explained L~!AA l~rogr~m, which is to increase police force and covexage for the City. This is to be funded by state, government, and local monies over a three year period. Motioned by Barton Jensen, seconded by Ruth Smith that we apply. Also Chief Ford dis- cussed the pay scale of the police department, explaining the problems he ` was having with training and keeping trained personal, asking for considera- tion in giving him something concrete to offer the men as to wages and increases periodicly. Also he ask for a wage increase for the Office girl in the Police Department. Motioned by Albert Pieper that a salary of $300.00 per month be established. Seconded by Glenn Peterson. The motion carried. Those voting AYE: Those voting NAY: WALTERS READY-MIX WANTING TO TRADE GRAVEL WITH TEIE CITY Discussionron WaltersEadyMix wanting to buy sell or trade gravel with the City.`" Mat^~fo;e''d by Bd on Jensen, seconded by Ruth Smith that the city not participate in any kind of exchange of gravel. Those voting AYE: Ruth Smith Glenn Peterson Wendell Ritchie Albert Pieper Barton Jensen Richard L. Davis Those voting NAY: None INDEXING THE MINUTE BOOKS. Discussion on indexing the minute books. Gaylen Fuller from Ricks College, had suggested th~.t we hire Ruby Woodward to help set up the proper indexing and Summary indexing to get it started properly, he stated that she had passed a course in library science and was a fast experienced worker. Motioned by Albert Pieper, seconded by Ruth Smith that her services be secured on part time basis, and that the pay be $2.25 per hour as s}ie requested. They felt that this was a very important item in the city function Those voting AYE: Ruth Smith Glenn Peterson Wendell Ritchie Albert Pieper Barton Jensen Richard L. Davis Ruth Smith Glenn Peterson Wendell Ritchie Albert Pieper Barton Jensen Richard L. Davis Those voting NAY: None MAYOR SHIRLEY TO AIC CONVENTION Mayor Shirley announced that he was going to the AIC Convention in Burley, asking Wendell Ritchie to attend with him. Stating that he would leave Thursday afternoon. RE PRESENT STREET PROJECT Discussion on present street project, Albert ask if they could asphalt other streets than ones included in bid project. Mayor Shirley instructed him to talk to the contractors, to see the cost of continuing asphalting on newly curbed streets. ARE: ELMO MOCK ON LEAVE Wendell Ritchie informed the City Clerk., that Elmo Mock was on leave at the present time. He would keep her informed as to his progress. IRE: BILLS Bills in-the amount of $19,307.74 were motioned by Barton ,Jensen to pay. - ~"~ Seconded by Ruth Smith. Those voting AY}:: }tutl~ Smith Glenn Feterson Wendell Ritchie Albert Pieper Barton Jensen Richard L. Davis Those votingNAY: None RE: EQUIPMENT FOR NEW POLICE CAR Motioned by Glenn Peterson, seconded by Ruth Smith that Chief 1~Iurray For order the necessary ec{uipment for the new police car, from Star-line Equ' ment. Motion Carried. RE • DR. E}tYING TO BF. AT JULY 7, 1971 .MEETING Mayor Shirley announced that Dr. Hess will introduce Dr. Erying, new Ricks Colleg President, at the July 7, 1971 Council meeting. Meeting adjourned 12:15 ~ / /? City Clerk May. ° MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF REXBURG, IDAHO Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rexburg, Madison, County, Idaho, was held Wednesday,July 7, 1971 at 7:30, at City Hall. PRESENT AND PRESIDING: Mayor Henry Shirley COUNCIL T~IEMBERS PRESENT: Barton Jensen, Wendell Ritchie, Albert Pieper, Richard) Davis, Ruth Smith. Absent and excused was Glenn Peterson. RE: DR. HENRY B. EYRING INTRODUCED (.New Ricks College President) Dr. Hess from Ricks College introduced the New President, Dr. Henry B. Iiyrins;, who in turn expressed his hope, feelings, and gratitude for ;~exbu;~g and }ticks College together-ness and his being a part of our continued growth. Dr. I}ess reported on the growth of Ricks, past, present, and projected. MIKE MULCADY, student body president from Ricks College also was present and he in turn expressed the agreement and support of the student body to work together with all willingness, to be part of the town and school. Councilwoman Ruth Smith, presented Dr. Dyring with a key to the City, with the council and Mayor all expressing its welcome and willingness to work with the school in any way. RE: ALLEN WINTERS RETIRES Allen "Shorty" Winters was presented a key to the city from Councilman Albert Pieper. "I'd rather give than receive.", was }lis reply to the tribu paid by the Mayor-and council, }}e retired July 1st, after 25 (twenty five) years on the street department. Jensen personally expressed his appreciati for all the late nights, Sundays, and Holidays and early emergency risings that Shorty had put in. RE: CITY DITCH ON THE SCHOOL PROPERTY George Catmull and Clayter Forsgren met with the Council to discuss the problem arising from the City ditch on the school. property, stating that the Architect, Sunberg had informed him earlier and ask him to meet with the Council. Albert Pieper motioned that the problem be studied for the best possible solution, and that they would do waht was necessary to alleviate the problem for the school. Seconded by Richard Davis. `The motion carried. Mayor Shirley told Barton Jensen that he was to head the committee and take care of this.