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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975.10.01 CITY COUNCIL MINUTESMINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF REXBURG, IDAHO Minutes of the regular meeting of the Rexburg City Council held October ~I 1975, at the City Hall in Rexburg, Idaho. Present were Mayor John C. Porter, Councilmen Glenn Peterson, Warren Porter, George Catmull and Barton Jensen. Councilmen Morgan Garner and Nile Boyle were absent. Also present were members of the news media, and City Attorney Mary Smith who took the minutes of the meeting in the excused absence of City Clerk, Afton Anderson. RE: MINUTES APPROVED ! The minutes of the regular meeting held September 17, 1975, were read and corrected. It was moved by Barton Jensen, seconded by Warren Porter and unanimously carried, that the minutes be approved as corrected. RE: MEMBERS OF RICKS COLLEGE GOVERNMENT CLASS INTRODUCED The Mayor introduced three young people from a Ricks College Government Class who came to observe the functions of the City Council. ~RE: URBAN D ROUTE HEARING ATTENDED, URBAN D ROUTE APPROVED The Mayor stated that September 23, 1975, he, Barton Jensen and George Catmull attended the hearing on the Urban D Route and presented a map as to what had been decided. He stated that the state would participate up to 789 for the street improvements and stated that if the council approved the streets designated on the map, then the map should be signed and returned to the State Highway Board. After some discussion, it was moved by Councilman Catmull, seconded by Glenn Peterson and unanimously carried, that the Urban D Route as shown on the map be approved and the Mayor and City Clerk authorized and directed to sign the same. (RE: PERMISSION GIVEN TO MOVE TRAILER IN R 3 ZONE TO GRAPPLE SISTER-IN-LAW The Mayor reported that Robert Chapple's sister-in-law who is a widow, wanted to move a 12' x 50' trailer to the back of the lot owned by Robert Chapple, which is in R3 zone; that there had been a trailer house there once before and all the connections were in; that he had a petition signed by all of the people living within the area who had no objection to her moving her trailer there. It was moved by Barton Jensen, seconded by Warren Porter and unanimously carried, that a variance be permitted, and she be allowed to move her trailer home there as a residence. However, that this variance must be acted upon each year by the Council. ARE: SURVEY OF STREET LIGHTS MADE The Mayor stated that about a month ago at a meeting of the heads of the City departments, the police were given an assignment to make a survey of the street lights that were needed. The Mayor read a letter from Chief Blair Siepert setting forth the results of their survey. The matter was discussed. It was moved by Barton Jensen, seconded by Warren Porter and unanimously carried, that the Mayor be given authorization to proceed with the lighting project as shown by the survey. I,RE: A DIP TO BE PUT IN ROAD TO SLOW DOWN TRAFFIC BY TETON VILLA The Mayor stated that Dan Moulton had suggested that where the water lines cut across the street by Teton Villa that a dip be put in the road to slow down traffic on that street. The matter was discussed and the Council suggested that the Mayor tell Mr. Moulton to proceed in that manner. ',RE CITY AGREES TO CONSTRUCT CURBS AND GUTTERS IN EXCHANGE FOR RIGHTS OF WAY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF 7th SOUTH The Mayor stated that some people were interested in building an apart- ment house on 7th South on some property awned by Fishers.. The Mayor stated he had explained to them that the City did not have a right of way for the construction of the street to be known as 7th South. However, he had talked to the property owners who had told him that they would be willing to give a right of way for the street if the City would not make a charge against their property for curb and gutter. This matter was discussed by the Council and the Mayor explained that 7th South was on the Urban D Route Plan in which the state would participate in the construction of the street and he therefore recommended that the City pay for the curb and gutter which would undoubtedly be much cheaper G ~~ than trying to secure a right of way on other terms. It was moved by George Catmull, seconded by Glenn Peterson, and unanimously carried, that the City agree to construct curbs and gutters in exchange for rights of way for the construction of 7th South. IRE: BLAIR MANWARING Resigns From Planning Board The Mayor presented a letter form Blair Manwaring resigning from the Planning Board effective September 18, 1975. He stated that Mr. Manwaring felt that inasmuch as he was involved in a zoning change contro- versy, that he should not be sitting on the Planning Board. The Mayor stated that Mr. Manwaring had done an excellent job and the City appreciated his services. It was moved by Glenn Peterson, seconded by Warren Porter and unanimously carried, that the City Council accept Mr. Manwaring's resignation with a vote of thanks for his services; that he had done an exceptionally good job. RE: CITY HAS EXCAVATION PERMITS The Mayor stated that the City had printed some street excavation permits which complied with the City Ordinance and stated that a number of permits had been issued since the ordinance was in effect and no one seemed to object to making the deposit or posting bond for street repair as provided by the ordinance. RE: MEETING OF THE MAN POWER COMMISSION AT IDAHO FALLS The Mayor asked George Catmull for a report of the meeting of the Man Power Commission at Idaho Falls. Mr. Catmull stated there were approximately 20 people in attendance and various projects were discussed. Mr. Catmull stated that he had asked the Secretary to send him literature and informa- tion regarding the Man Power Commission and its projects as he had had no advance information about it. He stated that they did discuss the CETA program, and that the meetings will be on a monthly basis thereafter. RE: CETA EMPLOYEES DISCUSSED The matter of CETA employees was discussed and the Mayor stated it had been a helpful) program. The Mayor stated that there was another program sponsored by the Department of Labor for the unemployable and that he had been asked if the City would participate in such a program. The matter was discussed. RE: WATER PROJECT ON SCHEDULE, STREET WORK DISCUSSED Barton Jensen reported that the reservoir and water line program seemed to be pretty much on schedule. The mater of street work was discussed. The mayor stated that the overlay on Ist South and 2nd East had been completed and in front of the Army Reserve; that there were one or two other spots that had not yet been completed. ~ RE: ELSIE PETERSON GIVES CITY SOD The Mayor stated that Eisie Peterson was putting a parking area in front of her home and would give the city the sod off of her lawn and that Dan had asked the College if they could take their sodder to remove the sod and put it along 4th East. ~RE: PORTER PARK TO GET ASPHALT WALK, POOL TO BE EXAMINED FOR REPAIRS Warren Porter reported that the City was going to put in a new asphalt walk at Porter Park. The Mayor reported that he had a letter from North California Pacific Pools; that they would have a representative in our area about the third or fourth week of October to examine the pool and the Mayor was hopeful that everything could be ready to go by spring. Warren Porter reported that the paint on the pool should be sandblasted off and that the college would loan the city its equipment and suggested that a professional painter paint the pool. RE: SPECIAL MEETING TO BE HELD ON OCT. 22 FOR REZONING, POST OFFICE TO PAY FOR PIPE AND EXCAVATION FOR 247 FEET :.Y The Mayor noted that a special meeting of the City Council would be held October 22nd to hear the petition of Manwaring Construction Company for re-zoning changes. He further reported that he had negotiated the building permit with the post office department and they had agreed to pay for the pipe and excavation for.. 247 feet which would amount to more than the building permit. RE: WALTERS ASK TO BUY PROPERTY FROM CITY Mary Smith reported that Mrs. Harvey Walters had asked that the old dump together with the Howard property be put up for sale; that they were interested in purchasing the same as they needed additional area for their business operations. The Mayor reported that when the dump was closed, the National Guard had started levelling it with the idea that the City have a park there and the City had purchased the Howard property to square up the area, and that the people in the Ricks-Wade Addition think that someday the City will construct a park on that ground. The matter was discussed. The Mayor suggested that it be taken under consideration. RE: BILLS PASSED It was moved by Warren Porter, seconded by Glenn Peterson and unanimously carried, that the bills be paid. I RE: MEETING ADJOURNED It was moved by Glenn Peterson, seconded by Warren Porter and unanimously carried that meeting adjourn. ~~,~ ~; C. ~~, c - City Cl'grk, A ton Anderson .~~ May r, n C. Porter MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF REXBURG, IDAHO Minutes of the special meeting of the Rexburg City Council held October 22, 1975, at the City Hall in Rexburg, Idaho. Present were Mayor John C. Porter, Councilmen Glenn Peterson, Warren Porter, George Catmull, Morgan Garner, Barton Jensen, and Nile Boyle. Also present were members of the news media, and City Attorney, Mary Smith. Minutes were taken by Afton Anderson, City Clerk. I RE: MINUTES READ The minutes of the previous meeting held October I, 1975, were read and corrected. It was moved by Councilman Glenn Peterson that the minutes be approved as corrected. Councilman Warren Porter seconded and it was unanimously carried. ', RE: QUESTION ON LID FOR ORSON SMITH Mayor Porter reported that Orson Smith was in with a question on his LID. He has previously been charged on an LID for the sewer to be put to his home. Now that the sewer line is going down the other side of his property, he is again having to pay sewer. Councilman Barton Jensen stated that Mr. Smith was charged on this LID for only a portion of his ground which could be sold as a lot. There was already an allowance made Mr. Smith. The Council agreed that it should be left as it is. RE: LANDFILL AND ALLEY BEHIND VFW HALL DISCUSSED AT MEETING WITH COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Mayor Porter reported on the meeting with the Councy Commissioners. The sanitary landfill is open longer hours. There is now a sign at the landfill upon which the hours are posted. The county will buy a large capacity 3 yd dumpster to place at the entrance to the landfill for people to put in garbage when the landfill is closed. The city truck will empty it when they are out there. Another thing discussed was the remodeling of the VFW hall that the County is doing.