HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973.02.07 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
RE.: DISCUSSION ON PO551BLE USES OF REVENUE SHARING FUNC)S
Pieper led a brief discussion on possible uses of revenue sharing
funds. Purchase of a fire engine, installing a sprinkler system
in Smith Park, sidewalk improvements, and waterworks extensions
were rentioned as possibilities.
The meeting adjourned at 9:30 P. M.
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING OF THE CITY OF REXBURG, IDAF~0
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rexburg, Idaho,
held at the City Hall February 7, 1973, at 7:30 P. M. Mayor Henry
Shirley was present and presiding. In the excused absence of the
City Clerk, the Mayor asked Mary Smith, the City Attorney, to take
the minutes. The following members of the Council were present:
Richard Davis, Barton Jensen, Albert Pieper, Ruth Smith, and Glen
Peterson. Councilman Warren Porter was excused.
Minutes of the regular meeting held January 17, 1973, were read.
Moved by Barton Jensen, seconded by Albert Pieper and unanimously
carried that the minutes be approved as read.
RE: MAYOR INQUIRES ABOUT BROCHURE PREMOTING RICKS COLLEGE
The Mayor inquired as to whether or not any figure had been given
by Richard Bird as to what he would expect from the City for the
brochure promoting Ricks College. Albert Pieper explained that no
figure was mentioned and that Mr. Bird was just doing the artistic
work.
RE: AMENDED OR MODIFIED PLAT OF THE PARK VIEW ADDITION PRESENTED
Ross Reese and Charles Rasmussen presented an amended or modification
plat of the Park View Addition, showing a continuation of a dead
end street into the Starlite Addition, and an increase in the size
of the lots, and asked that the. city accept and approve the amended
or modified plat, which had been signed by the City Engineer and
the County Commissioners, and had also. been approved by the Planning
Board. The Mayor stated he thought there would be no problem and
the City would act upon it at the next meeting.
RE: PARTY WALL DISCUSSED
The matter of the party wall a
and Ross Reese was discussed.
should not be signed until the
investigation as to whether or
of the Building Code; that the
meeting the following week and
RE: DISCUSSION ON NEW JAIL
greement between the City of Rexburg
The Mayor stated that the agreement
Building Inspector concluded his
not such an agreement was in violation
Council would be having a budget
would act on the matter then.
The Mayor stated that insofar as the new County jail was concerned,
the Chief of Police, Mr. Siepert told him that the Architect had ruled
out the possibility of making the lower floor into offices and that
the better plan would be to enlarge the preseni- jail by extending
to the back.
ZE: JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR CITY HALL DISCUSSED
The matter of janitorial services for the City Hail was discussed.
T:he Mayor stated he had received two excellent applications and
would discuss the matter further with the City Clerk.
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RE : MAX BR I NTON TO SERVE AS SECRETARY TO CFiAMI~ER OFD CCJMMC°F2GE 'f1S W1~L.i. A` il-IE: C I T"Y
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The Mayor stated he had discussed with Max Brinton the services Mr.
Brinton would be required to perform for the Chamber of Commerce as
its Secretary; that Mr. Brinton had stated his committments to the
City would receive top priority at all times. The matter of using
some of the City Hall space as a Chamber of Commerce office was discussed.
The Mayor suggested it be considered on a trial basis.
RE: MATTER OF PAYING ARLO NELSON DISCUSSED
The matter of paying Arlo Nelson for work done for the Madison County
Regional Planning Council was discussed, The Mayor explained it was
necessary to have this work done in order to be certified, principally
for help on the water project. Moved by Richard Davis, seconded by
Glen Peterson and. unanimously carried that Mr. Nelson's bill in the
`"~ amount of $207f3.93 be paid.
RE GOLF COURSE WANTS MONEY FROM REVENUE SHARING FUNDS FOR MOWER
The Mayor stated he had received. a letter from the Rexburg Golf Course
President, pertaining to the possibility of the purchase of a mower
for use on the rough areas of the Golf Course from revenue sharing
funds. The Mayor suggested the Council keep this in mind and discuss
it when considering the disposition of revenue sharing money.
RE: BUILDING REPORTS FOR NOVEMBER READ, & DECEMBER
The Mayor read the building reports for November and December and
directed that the same be attached to the minutes.
For November:
I New Building Residential $ 19,000.00
3 New Building Commercial 107,000.00
3 Alterations Residential 14,300.00
I Fences 300.00
I c3uilding removal 1,000.00
For December:
I Alterations Commercial 7,000.00
3 Alterations Non-Classified 26,000.00
I Moved ifouse 1,000.00
~ RE: MAYOR & BRINTON BEEN WORKING ON PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
The Mayor reported that he, together with Mr. Brinton had been working
on the proposed improvement district, and that he wanted to call into
a meeting, the residents of the various areas in which it was proposed
to make the improvements. The various areas to be included were
discussed. The Mayor stated he thought it would be a good year to
sell the LID bonds, that he had received many inquires as to when
some would be available for purchase.
R~ REMODELING & BUILDING ON THE FIRE STATION DISCUSSED
Glen Peterson brought before the Council the matter of remodeling
i and building on to .the fire station, which was discussed.
R GILLS PAID
Bills in the amount of $28,443.57 were read. It was moved by Richard
Davis, seconded by Barton Jensen and unanimously carried that the
same be allowed and paid.
The Mayor then asked the Council
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