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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971.11.03 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES~~ ~: i '~ ~b~ RE: FENCING FOR RESERVOIR Richard L. Davis discussed the fencing of the present reservoir. It was Motioned by Richard L. Davis and Seconded by Barton Jensen that Mr. Armstrong be allowed to proceed with fencing material purchased from Sears Company. RE: REPAIR OF THE STAN ANDERSON BUILDING llamages received to the Stan Anderson Building, during the Main Street Improvement Project, executed by Kennaday Paving Company, was discussed to determine the amount of satisfaction Mr. Anderson is to receive and by what means. The council will go to the site of damage for evaluation. R NEW WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT DISCUSSED t i r tE~ 1 Mayor Shirley reviewed past meetings and letters regarding the new water improvement project to bring all up-to-date information to the attention of the Council. 1:EGIO~dn,L PLANNING Mayor Shirley brought the proposed formation of the "Madison County Regional Planning Commission" to the attention of the council. Alembers of the board would include three county commisioners, the mayors of Rexburg and Sugar City, a member from the Rexburg and Sugar City planning boards, a member of the Madison County planning board,. a representative from Ricks College, and councilmen from Sugar City and Rexburg. Mayor Shirley stated that he and P~Iax Brinton, building inspector, would appear at the County Commissioners meeting October 26 to ask for approval of the plan. We would also have representatives from school districts RE: HIGHWAY ROUTE DISCUSSED 'The various routes were again discussed. It was l~lotioned by Albert Pieper and Seconded by Ruth Smith that a meeting be set with the County Commissioners to determine the length of the Airport runway needed for the future needs of Madison County and the City of Rexburg. Also the merits offered by considering the Golf Course and Canal Routes will be discussed. L}naninously carried RE AMBULANCE SERVICE A proposal was made to have two full-time attendants ready to go at all times, however this was not considered because of the lack of funds. Unaniously carried Meeting adjourned at 11:00 P.M. i~ ~' ._ ~ / . City Cler , ~` yor MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF REXBURG, IDAHO Regular ;~~eeting of the City Council of City of Rexburg,. Madison County, Idaho, was held November 3, 1971, at City }-fall, at 7:30 pm. Present and presiding, Mayor Henry Shirley. The following council members were present: Ruth Smith, Albert Pieper, Glenrl Peterson, Barton Jensen, Richard L. Davis. Absent and excused: Wendell Ritchie Others present were David Blye, representing the Rexburg Standard la .Journal. City Attorney Mary Oldham Smith, City Clerk £, Treasurer, Beulah Johnson. ~¢ .r 1 RE: MINUTES Minutes of Octobex 20, 1971 were read, corrected, motioned by T~ul'I~r !,rr~~ith seconded by Barton Jensen. Unanimously carried RE: DAMAGE TO THE ANDERSON BUILDING Mayor S}iirley reported t}ie Council examined the purported damage to the base of the Anderson building. It is the decision of the council that if there is damage, it is a matter between the property owner, Mr. Anderson, and the contractor, Kennaday Paving Co. ;RE: MAllISON COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION Mayor Shirley reported that the Madison County Regional Planning r Commission plans and meeting were set fox 7:30 pm., on November 10th, at the county commissions offices. j ;ItE: RESTRICTION OF BUILDING ADJACENT TO ALLEYS i The council spent considerable time discussing the feasibility of restricting building adjacent to alley, and to allow for proper loading zones. It was decided to confer with Rexburg businessmen to ascertain their feelings of the matter. ARE; LIBRARY'S REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL LAND Lola Webster and Norma Frew of the county library board appeared at the meeting and reduested that the land between the library and the fire hall. be deeded to the library. Mrs. Webster stated that the board is looking into the future. The council agreed to consider the proposal, and the mayor commended the library. "We are proud of our library." he said. ~~. ~tE: PROPOSED FIIGIIWAY ROUTE r Gary Ball, chairman of the airport board, met with the council and explained that the airport is .involved with the proposed. highway. The proposed golf course route, however, noted Ball, would not affect the length of the runway, but the road should go farther to the east. Ball said that the Federal Aviation Administration is interested in ,the highway, and believes that the road is compatible with the airport. t However, he said, it was strongly recommended that the highway route r `be moved 100 feet to the east. Ball told the council that since that golf course was actually arl:ort land, any decision about the golf course route should be studied by ~ the airport board and the FAA. No action was taken. '}2E: RECOMM~NDATTON `:FOR DAN M~ULTON TO SUPERVISE ALL CITY LABOR ~ EQUIPI~ILN'I' The may'~r recommended tha''~ Dan Moulton, streets supervisor, be authorized to supervise all City°labor and equipment, including garbage disposal and parks. Motioned by Ruth Smith, seconded by Albert Pieper. Unanimously carried f2E: BILLS READ Bills in the amount of $27,394.61 were read.. P9oved by Glenn Peterson, seconded by Barton Jensen. Unanimously carried RE: STREET LIGHTING FOR SKATING RINK Albert Pieper asked that permission be given to install a street Light in the areas ~t South 4th West in the 500 block by Ilarold Nielson's, statin}; he was going to have a skating rink and needed the light, ,?ue to the fact that the block was so dark. Moved by Glenn fe t.e~•sc,r~ , seconded by Richard L. Davis that the matter be tabled for further investisTatxo and to take into consideration the possibility of uri daring a ~trec~t Light Project in the coming year. IRE: TRACTOR FOR SNOW REMOVAL DISCUSSED Unanimously carried ~~~~~~~~ Councilman Pieper reported that the tractor used by the city for snow rem~~val was on its last, and suggested acquiring a new tractor specifically designed for snow removal. The mayor told Pieper to look into the matter. R1~ FIRE TRUCK USED ~, HOUSED AT SUGAR CITY Glen Peterson reported that Sugar City had asked that Rexburg consider lending them the old fire truck. This would mean that the old truck, tivhich is ordinarily drained for the winter would be stored for the winter in a heated building, and would be available for use in Rexburg as well as Sugar City. The mayor recommeneded the plan, noting that it would assist Sugar in getting their fire department organized, and would also benefit Rexburg. There was a motion made that the above be allowed by a written agreement, signed by both parties involved. 1`lotioned by Ruth Smith, seconded by Rich~ird L. Davis. Unanimously carried IRE: CANVAS OF VOTES: A Canvas of votes cast in the City Election held November 2, 1971, resulted in the following: COUNCILMEN: Barton F. Jensen 1st 2nd 3rd TOTAL 111 165 308 584 Detzel J. Parkinson 85 104 114 303 Glenn M. Peterson 94 141 293 528 Warren C. Porter 117 178 323 618 Jonathan E. Ray Jr. 60 95 187 342 Frank W. Thompson 88 1S2 253 493 VOTING TOTAL 387 283 503 There was a total of 973 voting. Write-ins total ing three for councilm en: Cyral Watson 1 Bill Reynolds 1 Jerrol Hicken 1 1~Zeeting adjourned at 11:00 pm. _; ~~~ ~~ City Clerk Unanimously carri yor MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS OF THE CITY OF REXBURG, IDAHO Meeting of the regular City Council held November 17, 1971 at City hall convened at 7:30. Present and presiding Mayor Henry Shirley. Council present were Glenn Peterson, Barton Jensen, Ruth Smith, Albert Pieper, Richard L. llavis, and Wendell Ritchie. Minutes of Nov. 3, 1971 were read corrected, motioned by Glenn Peterson, seconded by Barton Jensen that they be passed. ~RE: PLANS FOR KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN BUSINESS unanimously carried Griffeth Harmon met with the council and presented them with. a large bucket of chicken and told them of his plans for the new