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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976.01.07 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES~~ Robert Woodmansee, No. 64, filed a written protest and also appeared in person, protesting that the cost of the improvements to his property way about twice what it should be. The matter was discussed and the Mayor told Mr. Woodmansee the council sould take it under advisement and make its decision at the special meeting to be held January 28, 1976. Mr. Harrop of Intermountain Block & Pipe Co., No. 13, made a verbal protest (no Written protest) that the property was isolated and would receive no benefits from any of the proposed improvements. Thomas and Zola Forsgren, No. 10, filed a written protest pointing out that their property would receive no benefits from any such improvements. Garnett Beardall, Nos. II and 12, also filed a written protest that her property would receive no benefits. The Mayor told Mr. Harrop, Mr. and Mrs. Forsgren and Mrs. Beardall that the Council would take their protests under consideration and make a decision at the meeting to be held January 28, 1976. Mrs. Florence J. Weeks, No. 6, appeared in person in support cf her written protest. After discussing the matter with her the Mayor stated the council would take it under consideration and make its decision at the meeting to be-held January 28, 1976. Mrs. Florence J. Weeks, No. 6, appeared in person in support of her written protest. After discussing the matter with her the Mayor stated the council would take it under consideration and make its decision at the January 28, 1976 meeting. R. J. Rhees, No. 69, appeared in support of his written protest. After a lengthy discussion, the Mayor stated the Council would consider the matter and make its decision at the meeting to be held January 28, 1976. Gordon Smith, No. 76, although he had filed no written protest, stated he was protesting the assessment for the street, that it was torn up when the new high school was constructed and that the City should make an adjustment. The matter was discussed at considerable length and the Mayor advised Mr. Smith the council would take it under advisement and make its decision at the meeting to be held January 28, 1976. It was moved by Barton Jensen, seconded by Morgan Garner, that inasmuch as it was so late the meeting be adjourned to January 28, 1976, at which time the remainder of the protests would be considered and that everyone would be welcome and encouraged to meet with the council at that time. Unanimously carried. The Mayor thereupon declared the meeting adjourned to January 28, 1976, at 7 o'clock P.M. at the City Hall and ordered copies of the protests to be attached to these minutes. .~ .. ~ M John C. Porter `.~ ~ Afto -Anderson, City Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF REXBURG, IDAHO A regular meeting of the City Council of the City Council of the City of Rexburg, Madison County, State of Idaho, was called to order by Mayor Porter, at 7:30 P. M. January 7, 1976. Mayor: Councilman: John C. Porter Glenn Peterson Morgan Garner Nile Boyle Barton Jensen George Catmull Warren Porter Also Present: City Attorney, Mary Smith City Clerk, Afton Anderson RE: MINUTES APPROVED Councilman Warren Porter moved the minutes be approved. Nile Boyle seconded. All Aye RE: PROTESTS ON LID 22 DISCUSSED Councilman ~j Mayor Porter reported that he had met with City Engineer, Clayter Forsgren to discuss the protests on LID 22. Mayor Porter gave the written protests to the Engineer to investigate. He suggests having a special meeting to go through the protests and answer. He did investigate the bids that were obtained in Rigby and Idaho Falls in the last two years and found that the bids were let two years ago before the costs were raised so high. At this special meeting the engineer will have answers for the protests and the council will give consideration to all protests. DITCH GOING CHURCH PROPERTY NEEDS TO BE FIXED The ditch going through `f°he church property was discussed. The ditch is crooked and angles of 5 feet into the property. Mayor Porter explained that the ditch was dug in a real hurry as the cold weather was setting in; the ditch will be put in right as soon as the weather permits. ~ RE: NEW LAW STATING CITIES AND COUNTIES HAVE TO HAVE A PLANNING BOARD Mayor Porter reported on the meeting with the County Commissioners. There has been a new law passed which requires the Cities and Counties to have a planning board. He suggests cooperation between the two. The City could keep their present board and the county could hire their own board and the two would work together on all the joint problems. The County would have to draw up ordinances and be under the same jurisdiction of the City ordinances. Councilman Nile Boyle moved that a joint City and County Planning Board be organized. Councilman Morgan Garner seconded. All Aye R SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY AND SCHOOL DISTRICT OF MAINTENANCE OF PARK City Attorney, Mary Smith, read the joint service agreement between the City of Rexburg, and the Madison School District as to the use and maintenance of the new park. It is very similar to the other agreement. It does provide that _i.t is perpetual unless discolved by agreement of both sides. Councilman Barton Jensen moved the Mayor be instructed to sign the agreement. Councilman Warren Porter seconded. All Aye RE: BUILDING PERMIT REPORT The building permit report for 1957 shows that 170 permits were issued for building during the year whereas 142 were issued in 1974. The total cost was $4,061,533 in 1975 and $4,882,891 in 1974. The reason the dollar cost were down is that the post office, school, and churchs are not required to have permits. There was actually a lot more building done this year than 1974. 1 RE: BILLS APPROVED Councilman Barton Jensen moved that the bills be approved for payment in the amount of $68,206.85. Councilman Nile Boyle seconded. A I I Aye ~ RE: WATER DEPARTMENT TO PUT IN FIRE HYDRANTS Mayor Porter reported that the fire hydrants which were to be put in by H & K contractors are going to be put in by our water department. He believes the cost of having H & K to do them would be three times as much. ~~ A RE: COUNCILMAN GLENN PETERSON IS RETIRING Councilman Glenn Peterson is retiring after 12 years, on the Council. Mayor Porter presented him with a plack and thanked him for his years of service. Councilman Glenn Peterson thanked the Council for the opportunity of working with them. RE: NEW COUNCILMAN AND COUNCILWOMAN The two incumbents Barton Jensen, and Warren Porter, and the new Councilwoman, Darlene Blackburn, were sworn in by City Attorney, Mary Smith. New Councilwoman, Darlene Blackburn takes her position on the Council. 1 RE: ORDINANCE 568 AN INTERIM ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING SUFFICIENT FUNDS FOR PAYMENT OF EXPENSES AND SALARIES BY THE CITY OF REXBURG, IDAHO, DURING THE 1976 FISCAL YEAR PRIOR TO THE PASSAGE AND APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE; PROVIDING WHEN THE ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Warren Porter and seconded by Councilman George Catmull that the rule requiring ordinances of a general and permanent nature to be read fully and distinctly on three different days be dispensed with and that said ordinance be numbered 568 and be passed and adopted as read. Threupon the Clerk was ordered to call the roll on said motion and the roll call upon said motion was as follows: Those Voting Aye: Glenn Peterson Morgan Garner Nile Boyle Barton Jensen George Catmull Warren Porter Those Voting Nay: None Absent: None The Mayor thereupon declared that the motion, having been passed by not less than three-fourths of the Council, had been duly carried, and the Ordinance No. 568 was duly passed and adopted. The City Clerk was directed to publish said Ordinance No. 568 in at Least one issue of the Rexburg Standard or Journal, a Newspaper published in the City of Rexburg, Idaho. I RE: COUNCILMAN HEAD OF COMMITTIEES The committiees will not be changed for the time being. Mrs. Blackburn will take over the Police and Fire Committee which was previously chairmaned by Glenn Peterson. The City Attorney, Mary Smith, stated that this was a first for Rexburg. We have never had a female Police commissioner before. Councilman Warren Porter moved that Councilman Barton Jensen has done such a good job this year as the President of the Council that he will remain in the position another term. Councilman Nile Boyle seconded. All Aye ~ RE: COLLEGE WANTS TO JOIN WITH THE CITY ON FLOOD CONTROL Mayor Porter met with the college and city engineer. The college is building a fine arts building and doubling the size of Manwaring Center this year. They are concerned with the flood problem that Rexburg has. They want io joim with the City on flood control master plan to put in more storm se~aers all over the City. They also want to close off the old City ditch that runs through the campus. Council- i~ ~J ~J man Morgan Garner moved that we work together to put (looms and storm's sewers where they are needed. Councilman Barton Jensen seconded. ~,~~ All Aye. The engineer will be in with a cost estimate soon. RE: ADAMS SCHOOL ASKS FOR HELP WITH SNOWREMOVAL Mrs. Messer of the Adams School PTA asked the Council for help with their snow problem. The snow plows put a role of snow onto the sidewalk around the school. The Cities sidewalk plow will not move it as it is just to smell to be able to move the heavy snow. The little elementary students have to walk out on the highway because the sidewalk is filled in. They are really concerned for the safety of these children. Mayor Porter advised Mrs. Messer that the City will have to find something heavier that will move the snow off of those sidewalks. They will get the sidewalks cleared as soon as possible. IRE: NEED OF SNOW EQUIPMENT Discussion as to the need for more snow equipment. We need more trucks and plows. The county is selling some trucks. Morgan will check into the price and condition of the trucks. He will also check the cost of the big snow blowers. IRE: DON RICKS WANTS TO PUT PAINTINGS IN COUNCIL ROOM Don Ricks wants to put paintings in the council room. He rents them for $5.00 per month each. The council felt this was an unnecessary expense. IRE: GAMBLES FENCE Mayor Porter reported that the deadline on the fence at Gambles was January IOth. If the fence is not removed by then, the City crews will take it down. RE: GARBAGE PROBLEM IN ALLEY BEHIND GREENS RESTHOME Discussion on the garbage problem in the alley behind Greens Resthome. Vern Anderson does not have adequate containers for his garbage. The students in his apartments throw their garbage all over the ground. People all along that alley are complaining. Mayor Porter suggests making them put a bin there and have it picked up real often to clean up that mess. Councilman Barton Jensen moved that the meeting be adjourned. Councilman Morgan Garner seconded. All Aye •~ Ma C. Porter .----~ ;.. ,e- ,f %~~:~ Afton'Anderson, City Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF REXBURG, IDAHO A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rexburg, Madison County, State of Idaho, was called to order by Mayor John C. Porter, at 7:30 P. M. on January 21, 1976. Mayor: John C. Porter Councilman: Barton Jensen Nile Boyle Darlene Blackburn George Catmull Morgan Garner Absent: Warren Porter Also Present: City Attorney, Mary Smith City Clerk, Afton Anderson