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Home My WebLink About1976.04.07 CITY COUNCIL MINUTESRE: GAMBLES FENCE The Gambles fence. Mayor write a letter to Dr. Kindred and ask that it be removed as a nuisance. RE: ACTION TO ENFORCE ZONING ORDINANCE City Attorney, Mary Smith, is preparing action to enforce the zoning ordinance on the Manwaring Construction property. RE: SCOUTS TO HAVE SOAP BOX DERBY AND STREET TO BE CLOSED Concilman Barton Jensen reported that the Scouts had been in contact with him about closing a street and have a soap box derby in July. He suggested closing half of 4th South from the Manwaring Center to Erickson Pontiac for the time of the races. A decision will be made later when the plans are complete. IRE: BILLS APPROVED Councilman Morgan Garner moved the bills be approved for payment. Councilman Barton Jensen seconded. All Aye Councilman Warren Porter moved the meeting be adjourned. Councilwoman Darlene Blackburn seconded. -~-'~~ ~~ Af o.`Anderson, City Clerk All Aye Ma r, ohn C. Porter 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, Idaho, was held on April 7, 1976, at the hour of 7:30 P. M. at the City Hall, this being the regular meeting place of said Council, at which meeting there were present and answering roll call the following who constituted a quorum: Mayor: John C. Porter Councilman: Barton Jensen Darlene Blackburn George Catmull Morgan Garner Warren Porter Nile Boyle Absent: None Also Present: Afton Anderson, City Clerk Mary Smith, City Attorney Thereupon the following proceedings were duly had and taken: E: ORDINANCE 570 ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR LID 22 Councilman George Catmull thereupon introduced. an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance Confirming the Assessment Roll for Local Improvement District No. 22 in Rexburg, Idaho, for the purpose of causing certain streets and alleys and parts thereof within the corporate limits of said City, to be graded, re-graded, graveled, paved, re-paved and otherwise improve said streets within the district and to construct and re-construct curbs, gutters, mains and sewer services, drainage facilities, water mains, water services, sewer, including storm sewers, and other work incidental to said improvements within said district." -'~~ ORDINANCE 570 AN ORDINANCE CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR LOCAL IMPR0~IEMENT DISTRICT N0. 22 IN REXBURG, IDAHO, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CAUSING CERTAIN STREETS AND ALLEYS AND PARTS THEREOF WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF SAID CITY, TO BE GRADED, RE-GRADED, GRAVELED, PAVED, RE- PAVED AND OTHERWISE IMPROVE SAID STREETS WITHIN THE DISTRICT AND TO CONSTRUCT AND RE_-CONSTRUCT CURBS, GUTTERS, MAINS AND SEWER SERVICES, DRAINAGE FACILITIES, WATER MAINS, WATER SERVICES, SEWER, INCLUDING STORM SEWERS, AND OTHER WORK INCIDENTAL TO SAID IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN SAID DISTRICT; ORDERING A ASSESSMENTS TO BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ASSESSMENT ROLL AND PRESCRIBING DETAILS CONCERNING SAID ASSESSMENTS: REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, A motion was made by Councilman George Catmull and seconded by Councilman Barton Jensen that the rules requiring ordinances of a general and permanent nature to be fully and distinctly read on three different days be dispensed with and that said Ordinance be numbered 570 and be read in full and at length and placed upon its final passage. Thereupon the Clerk was ordered to call the roll on said motion and the roll call upon said motion was as follows: Those Voting Aye: Barton Jensen Darlene Blackburn George Catmull Warren Porter Morgan Garner Nile Boule Those voting Nay: None The Mayor thereupon declared that the motion, having been passed by not less than three-fourths of the Council, had been duly carried, Ordinance No. 570 was then read by the Clerk in full and at length. RE: AREAS WANTING TO BE ANNEXED TO CITY Mayor Porter reported that there are three areas wanting to be annexed to the City. (I) Tri County Equipment property North of the river; (2) Lyle Robinson property North of the river, extending to the Robers Brothers road. These two pieces of property will require water and sewer lines .under the river. A lift station would have to be put in for the sewer. The people involved would be willing to put in septic tanks until the city could get a federal grant to put sewer lines to them. Mayor Porter recommends annexing both pieces of property and zoning them commercial. (3) A subdivision Platt along Millhollow Road. The Platt is being presented to the planning board for approval. Councilman Barton Jensen moved we proceed to annex these three areas subject to the planning board approval. Councilman Morgan Garner seconded. All Aye. RE: CITY TO RENT STORAGE TO KINGS Mayor Porter reported that Kings needs a storage area for fixtures while their store on Main Street is being remodeled. .The Mayor suggests $80.00 per month rental. Councilman George Catmull moved we rent them storage with perscribed conditions leaving the Mayor to make arrangements. Councilman Darlene Blackburn seconded. All Aye RE: TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION ACTIVATED AGAIN Mayor Porter advised that they are trying to get the Traffic Safety Commission activated again. The ordinance which set up the original safety commission is still on the books requires ten members. Chief Siepert has turned in names of people interested in serving. There are still more needed. Councilmen may make recommendations. ARE: SOIL CONSERVATION SURVEYING FOR FLOOD CONTROL ~~ Mayor Porter reported that the Soil Conservation is surveying the hill south of Rexburg for flood control. ~E: CITY TO USE BARRETTS PARKING LOT FOR PARKING Barretts parking lot- where the old creamery was on South Center, will be cleared by the end of the week. If the City leve ls and puts gravel on t he lot, the City of Rexburg can use it as a public two hour parking lot for two years wi th no charge. It would have to be patroled during the day. The Council agreed that it would be helpful to have parking in the area and appr oved the project. E. ORSON SMITH IS UNHAPPY WITH LID 22 ASSESSMENT Mayor Porter advised the council that Orson Smith is unhappy with the assessment he has to pay on LID 22, it does not give him access to the sewer line. Mayor Porter suggested that the City agree to run the sewer accross the street to his lot without charge for cutting the street. Councilman Barton Jensen moved that the Mayor write him a letter to this effect. Councilman Morgan Garner seconded. All Aye IRE: CITY OF REXBURG TO BE FISCAL AGENT FOR ECIPDA The organization of seven counties (East-Central Idaho Planning and Development Assoc.) needs a fiscal agent when applying for the HUD grant for $5,000.00. Mayor Porter suggested that the City of Rexburg be the fiscal agent. Their meetings are held at the City Hall. The City Clerk could do the bookkeeping and the banking. In return for this service, the city would be reimbursed for the time and inconvenience. Councilman Morgan Garner moved that the City of Rexburg agree to be the fiscal agent for the ECIPDA. Councilman Barton Jensen seconded. All Aye IRE: NEW POLICY FOR VACATION AND SICK LEAVE The new policy for vacation and sick leave was discussed. Councilman Barton Jensen moved that the new policy be adopted. Councilman George Catmull seconded. All Aye IiRE: ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE Section I-Hours of Work The established work week for all full-time employees in the classified service shall be not less than 40 hours, and shall be the same for all persons occupying full-time positions in the same class under the same conditions. The work schedule for each department shall be established by the Mayor and Council. Section 2 - Attendance Each department head shall be responsible for the attendance of all persons in his department and shall keep complete attendance records including vacation, sick, overtime, etc. Leave shall be authorized in units of days or hours only. Section 3 - Holidays The following days are designated as regular holidays for employees in the classified service: January I, National Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and December 25. Other days may be declared holidays by the Mayor and Council at its discretion. Whenever ~# r~ i! h+ Whenever a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday shall be considered a holiday. Whenever a holiday falls on Sunday, the following,., Monday shall be considered a holiday. Holidays which occur during annual leave shall not be charged against annual leave. Full-time, hourly workers shall be paid for holidays on the basis of the number of hours they normally work, without overtime. Part-time workers will not be paid for holidays not worked. Section 4 - Annual (Vacation) Leave (a) General - Vacations are for the purpose of rejuvenation both physical and mental faculties and all employees are urged to avail themselves of vacation periods. No employee shall receive pay in lieu of vacation unless specific approval is given by the Mayor and council. (b) Rate of Leave Accrual - Full-time employees begin to accrue vacation leave immediately upon employment although vacation leave may not be used until the employee has successfully completed six months' service. Employees with less than one year continuous service earn vacation leave at the rate of I/2 of a day per month. Employees with more than one year continuous service earn vacation leave at the rate of I day per month. Employees with more than five years continuous service earn vacation leave at the rate of I I/2 days per month. (c) Requests for Leave - A request for vacation leave shall be submitted to the employee's immediate supervisor. Leave may be taken only after approval by the appropriate department head so that, insofar, as practicable, the department can function without the hiring of additional, temporary help. Section 5 - Sick Leave (a) General - Sick leave shall be allowed to an eligible classified employee only in the case of actual sickness or disability of the employee or for medical, dental or eye examination or treatment for which arrangements cannot be made outside of working hours. The employee shall report his illness prior to his scheduled work time if possible. If not, he shall see that his illness is reported within 30 minutes after the time he is scheduled to have reported for work. (b) Rate of Leave Accrual - Full-time employees begin to accrue sick leave immediately upon employment at the rate of one day per month although sick leave may not be used until the employee has successfully completed three months' service. (c) Certification by Physician - A medical certificate signed by a licensed physician may be required by his department head to substantiate a request for sick leave for the following reasons: (I) Any period of absence consisting of five or or more consecutive working days. (2) To support a request for sick leave during a period when the employee is on vacation leave. (3) Leave of any duration if absence from duty recurs frequently or habitually provided the employee has been notified or warned that a certificate will be required. (d) Maximum Allowable Accumulation - Sick leave may not be accumulated in excess of 60 days. (3) When Earned Sick Leave is Exhausted. - No sick leave in excess of the leave accumulated to the employee's credit may be granted unless such sick leave advance is specifically authorized by the Mayor and council upon recommendation of the department head and Personnel) Officer. V IRE: BUSINESS LICENSE APPROVED FOR TL PEST CONTROL ~~ Mayor Porter read a letter from TL Pest Control asking permission for. them to operate an answering service for their business from a home. They would only take calls from this location; at no time will chemicals or related materials be stored in the area. Councilman Barton Jensen moved they be approved to purchase a business license. Councilman Morgan Garner seconded. All Aye RE• BILLS APPROVED Councilman Morgan Garner moved the bills be approved for payment. Councilman Warren Porter seconded. All Aye Councilman Morgan Garner moved the meeting be adjourned. Councilman Warren Porter seconded. sr'"~ f. A to Anderson, City Clerk All Aye ~- yo John C. Porter 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, Idaho, was held on April 21, 1976, at the hour of 7:~0 P. M. at the City Hall, this being the regular meeting place of said Council, at which meeting there were present and answering roll call the following who constituted a quorum: Mayor: John C. Porter Councilman: George Catmull Warren Porter Nile Boyle Barton Jensen Morgan Garner Councilwoman: Darlene Blackburn Absent: Mary Smith, City Attorney Also Present: Afton Anderson, City Clerk Thereupon the following proceedings were duly had and taken: RE:ARCHITECTS PRESENT P. U. D. PLAN TO COUNCIL Mr. Jensen and Mr. Hancock, Architects from Pocatello, presented a P.U.D. plan to the Council. Planned Unit Development is a new idea in subdivision planning. They explained the idea to the council and showed a short film showing this new concept. IRE: PETITION PRESENTED FOR 2 HOUR PARKING ON MAIN STREET BETWEEN 2nd & 3rd EAST A petition was presented to the Council asking that two hour parking enforcement be started on Main Street between 2nd and 3rd East. Councilman Barton Jensen moved that the Council allow two hour parking enforcement on~both sides of Main Street from 2nd East to 3rd East. Councilman Morgan Garner seconded. All Aye