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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971.09.01 CITY COUNCIL MINUTESMINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL ~ ~~ > MEETING OF T}}E CI'T'Y OP' }tE7CBURG, I1)AIIO Regular meeting of the City Council'~of the City of Rexb~zrg, Madison County, Idaho, was held Wednesday, September 1, 1971 at the City }}all.. Present and presiding, Mayor Henry Shirley. The following council members were present: Barton Jensen, Wendell Ritchie, Albert Pieper, and Ruth Smith. Absent, Richard L. Davis and Glenn Peterson. Also present, City Clerk Beulah Johnson, City Attorney, Mary Smith, David Blye representing the local newspaper. RE: MINUTES Minutes of August 18, 1971 were read. Moved by Albert Pieper, seconded by Barton Jensen, and unanimously carried, that the minutes be approved. RL. PUBLIC CLEARING A public hearing was held on `Addition. No protests. RF ORDINANCE N0. 520 the South Half of Black 12 of the Klingler AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND CHANGING THE ZONING MAC OF THE CITY OF REXBURG, IDAIiO, TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY IN BLOCK 12 OF THE KLINGLER ADDITION `~ TO THE CITY OF REXBURG, MADISON COUNTY, STATE OF IDAHO, HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED,'; BE ZONED COMMERCIAL. A motion was made by Barton Jensen, seconded by Ruth Smith to suspend the rules and have said Ordnance 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 Wendell Ritchie Albert Pieper Rut}1 Smith 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 Barton Jensen., seconded by Albert Pieper. 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 AYL-' Those votingNAY Barton Jensen Wendell Ritchie Albert Pieper Ruth Smith 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 had voted for the passage of said Ordinance and that said Ordinance was duly and regularly passed. Mayor Shirley then declared the motion carried. RE JOHN SMITH PRESENTED A PETITION TO SELL TROPICAL, FISH AT 344 WEST 1st NORTH John P. Smith presented a petition, enabling him to sell tropical fish at his new residence at 344 West 1st North., Moved by Barton Jensen seconded by Ruth Smith that the council deny the request of John P. Smith to re-zone Lat 3, Block 26, but allow him a limited commercial permit for the raising and selling of tropical fish and supplies at 344 West 1st North. Subject to the approval of the Planning Board and to be reviewed in five years. Those voting AYE Barton Jensen Wendell Ritchie Albert Pieper Ruth Smith. Those voting NAY None i. ~ ~ ~I t. .KE: ACTION TO BE TAKEN ON UNSIGHTLY BUILATNG ON SOUT}i SECOND liliS'I' The city is now involved in taking definite action to demolish an unsi.T;htly and hazardous building on apiece of property on South Second East. Mr. ~ Mrs. A. L. Cramer did not appear at the meeting, nor did they respond to the registered letters, stated Mrs. Mary Smith Oldham, City Attorney. The City will now have the old. house examined by three building contractors, the fire chief, and the police. Statements will be obtained from neighbors, and photographs. will be taken, Mayor Shirley will secure affidavits to proceed. ~RE; REPORT ON TREES IN PORTER PARK ," Council roman Ruth Smith reported that the trees in Porter Paxk had been inspected, and .were found to be in need of attention. Eight trees are dea she noted and should be removed, at $22.50 per tree. One hundred thirty ; eight (138) needed to be tiimmed and pruned at 8.75 per tree.Moved by ~ Barton Jensen, seco~ided by Albert Pieper that Zundell Tree Service be awarded the contract, price being $1300.00 to $1400.00. Also a discussion. on spraying the trees. It was the feeling of the council that Loftgreen Service in Idaho Falls, would be the better route to go, as they are qualified, licensed any. have the necessary permits and insurance for such a j ob . "~~ -A° ~,RE: HAZARDOUS INTERSE(:TIONS A discussion on hazardous intersections where trees and shrubbery obscure the view of approaching traffic. The Mayor said he would advise the police to make a survey of such intersections. RE : NEW H I GIIWAY ROUTE Discussion on the new route for the highway. Barton ,Tensen to check t~:fore a decision is made, and that Max Brinton is to study the area pxoposed for the golf course and recreation, that this should all be considered before writing the Highway Board nex week. RE: LOW BIDDER ON FURNACE FOR STREET DEPARTMENT Thompson Plumbing and Heating was the low bidder on the supplying and installation of four furnaces for the street department. 'T'heir hid. was $1895.00. Mayor Shirley is to investigate a change in t}ie present system at the City Hall. RE: NEW EXIT FOR THE PRESENT FIRE STATION A new exit for the present fire station on the west side of the building was discussed and determined to be the most suitable. Minutes from the fire meeting was discussed, stated that there was agreement of ail parties to pledge $30,000.00. HE: BUILDING REPORTS Building permits with corresponding building value of $86,550 and $158.00 permit fee charged for the month of August. RE: SALEM AVENUE TO BE DEDICATED Albert Pieper ask that Salem Avenue be dedicated as people could not get financing on a non-dedicated street. Moved by Barton Jensen, seconded by Wendell Ritchie that the necessary steps be taken. Those voting AYE Those voting NAY Barton Jensen Wendell Ritchie Albert Pieper Ruth Smith None RE: SITE FOR MADISON HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING BON-FIRE The site for the Madison High School homecoming bon-fire wa.s d.isci_issed. 'L'lie gravel pit seemed the most likely place. .9 r: ,~ RL: PROPERTY ON WEST 2nd NORTH ~, ~. I The city property on West 2nd North .was discussed. It was stated that the Utah Power ~ LIght Company would like to bid on the land if it was for sale. Also Rexburg Lumber Co. is interested in the property. IRE: SURFACING ON 2nd EAST Albert Pieper is to contact Mr. Christopherson on 2nd East at Mansard Village as to surfacing his portion of the street also to investigate the drains t}iat would be feasible to devert the runoff in this same area.. It was stated that Ricks College is ready to surface their property in this area. R BILLS Bills in the amount of $17,792.79 were read, discussed. i~4oved by Barton Jensen, seconded by Wendell Ritchie, unanimously carried, t}iat same be passed. Meeting adjourned at 12:00 P.M. /~ ~ ~ ~~ 'i c.~ ity Clerk ~ ~,' Mayor ~~IINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEYiT I NG OF THE C I TY OF RI:XBURG , I DAI IO Regular meeting of the City Council of the City. of Rexburg, 'Madison County, Idaho, Baas held September 15, 1971 at City Hall. Present and presiding, Mayor Henry Shirley. The following council members were present; Ruth Smith, Glenn Peterson, Barton Jensen, Richard L. Davis, Albert Pieper, and Wendell Ritchie. Others present were City Attorney Mary Smith, City Clerk Beulah Johnson, Water Superintendent D. Leroy Armstrong, Building Inspector Max Brinton, Don Ellis from KRXK, David Blye from Rexburg Standard ~ Journal. ARE: GOVERNMENT HOUSING 502 BETWEEN THE NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY F, GOLF COt1RSE American Pacific Corporation representive Andy Anderson met with the council and presented plans for government housing 502 between the National Guard Armory and the golf Course on 5th West. It was moved by Barton Jensen that the City accept the Carol Manor plat with the variances being met by the Sub-division Ordinances. Seconded by Ruth Smith. Unanimously carried Moved by Richard L. Davis that the city extend the water main of 6 inches to the South edge of the property. Seconded by Albert Pieper. Unanimously carried Moved by Richard L. Davis that all sub-division requirements be met except sidewalks. Seconded by Glenn Peterson. Unanimously carried Mayor Shirley asked if anyone was opposed to the annexing of this area. No one was opposed. IRE: ALTERNATE ROUTING OF HIGHWAY Larry Day, and Gene Burbridge from the State Highway Department met with the council and discussed how the highway will go through this area. Showing two photos of possibilities for the highway. Mr. Day explained two alternate routes. One west of the airport was disregarded when the highway department discovered that the FAA planned a 9000 foot runway. The other, East of the airport would eliminate the golf course. Both the highway department representatives and the council expressed a desire to discuss the golf course route further, however, Mayor Shirley explained that there were ways of building another golf course, partly with compensation funds, given the city by the highway department for tearing up the golf