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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976.10.20 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES representative. Councilman Nile Boyle, in a much as the planning board recommended the zoning change be denied, moved the zoning change be denied. Councilman Barton Jensen seconded. All Aye RE: HEARING ON ZONE CHANGE ASKED BY JIM HAMILTON Hearing on zone change asked by Jim Hamilton. As the property to be annexed is not adjacent to any city property the annexation would have to be denied. In order to annex this property the golf course and airport would have to be annexed, which was not requested, Councilman Barton Jensen moved that the motion be denied. Councilman Nile Boyle seconded. All Aye I RE: FEDERAL FUNDS TO EXPAND STORM SEWER SYSTEM Mayor Porter asked that a resolution be passed to get Federal funds to expand the storm sewer system. Councilman Barton Jensen so moved and Councilwoman Darlene Blackburn seconded. All Aye RE: PREPARE ANNEXATION PROCEDDINGS FOR KLINGLER PROPERTY The council instructed Mary Smith, City Attorney to prepare annexation proceedings for the Klingler property, so that he can rebuild his motel. It is the Shannon Motel and was completely destroyed by the flood. RE: CITY WOULD CHARGE FOR BUILDING, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING PERMITS Mayor Porter announced that as of October 1st the city would charge for all building, electrical, and plumbing permits. RE: BILL5 APPROVED FOR PAYMENT Councilman Warren Porter moved that the bills be approved for payments. Councilwoman Darlene Blackburn. seconded. All Aye RE: ADJOURNMENT Councilwoman Darlene Blackburn moved the meeting be adjourned. Councilman Norman Holman seconded. All Aye ~~ ~ M r, ohn C. Porter d: , .L~ City Jerk, Afton Anderson MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF REXBURG, IDAHO State of Idaho) County of Madison(SS City of Rexburg) Minutes of a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rexburg, Idaho, Madison County, was held October 20, 1976, at 7:30 P. M, at the City Hall. Mayor: John C. Porter Councilmen: Barton Jensen Norman Holman Warren Porter Morgan Garner Nile Boyle Also Present: Mary Smith, City Attorney Absent: Darlene Blackburn, Councilwoman Afton Anderson, City Clerk .z y I RE: MINUTES READ AND APPROVED Minutes of the October 6, 1976, meeting were re d. Morgan Garner moved the minutes be approved. Nile Boyle seconded the motion. All Aye RE: MEANING OF TEDRO The Mayor explained the meaning of TEDRO and among other things stated that the studies should be commenced November 15th and completed by April 15th, 1977. PROFESSIONAL PLAZA HAVE PARKING AND SPEEDING REGULATIONS The Mayor presented a petition from the Professional Plaza property owners requesting parking and speeding regulations as set forth in the petition. It was moved by Barton Jensen, seconded by Norman, that the petition be allowed and approved and a copy of the same attached to these minutes All Aye RE: DEMONSTRATION OF PAVEMENT MARKING The Mayor presented an agreement from the State Highway Department requesting that the City join with them for a demonstration program of pavement marking on certain roads and streets. The following Resolution was introduced by Barton Jensen who moved its adoption. Morgan Garner seconded. (Copy of resolution attached) RE: NEW STEAM LINE FROM COLLEGE Heating Plant The Mayor stated he had received a letter from Glen Bean, building inspector for Ricks College, in which he was informed that the college was putting in a new steam line from the heating plant to several buildings and that it would be necessary to close traffic on 4th South Street from 1st east to 1st West for about ten day. The matter was dis- cussed and it was determined that the steam line could not be put in without closing the street. SPILLING THE WANE WATER FROM CITY DITCH The matter of spilling the waste water from the city ditch into the Rexburg Canal rather than into the Teton River was discussed. It was moved by Nile Boyle, seconded by Warren Porter that as long as it meets with the approval of the Rexburg Canal Company, that the waste water from the City ditch be dumped into the canal rather than into the Teton River. All Aye RE: FDAA TURNED DOWN CITY'S CLAIM FOR CHRISTMAS DECORATION The Mayor reported that the FDAA turned dow in the amount of $10,000 and requested taht that he and Mr. Herdti had made a survey of had before and also went over it with a man tions; that Mr. Herdti submitted his bid in the bid is attached to these minutes. z the city's claim for Christmas decorations the City make a claim for the exact amount; the town and counted what decorations•,they from Salt Lake who sells Christmas decora- the amount of $13,365.00; and a copy of RE: CHANGE ALL THE MAIN STREET LIGHTING FIXTURES The Mayor reported that the Utah Power & Light Company is planning to change all of the main street lighting fixtures and put in new and more modern lighting; that the company had agreed to attach brackets to the light poles and also a utility plug so that the city employees thereafter could put up the Christmas decorations rather than hiring electricians to put them up. MAYOR NEGOTIATED WITH GOVERNMENT FOR MACHINES The Mayor stated that he had been negotiating with the government on the cities book- keeping machines, addressograph and embossing machine and rental for the use of other machines. That he had finally got them up to $8,500; that we had budgeted $10,000 for a new bookkeeping-machine and in receiving the $8,500 and the $10,000 we had budgeted for the new machine and adding $1,500 to that the City would have the new bookkeeping ~~ machine and other replacement machines necessary all paid for and that he had signed the contracts for them. That he had received a check for $283,000 from the government for clean up, damage to the City Hall, water system, etc. That the City will receive one million dollars, 75~ of which has actually been OK'd but before the City gets the other 25~, the government has to make an audit of what we have actually spent and if they find out we have to spend more on the City Hall, fire station, water system, sewer system, etc., than they have given us, a supplemental allocation for these additional amounts will be made. If they find out we have spent less, than they will hold it back from the 25~. RE: BIDS OPENED FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS The Mayor reported that October 18 the bids had been opened for street improvements and in discussing the matter with the City Engineers, they had determined that the City should not get involved in improving all of the streets until the city had gone through winter and found out just what the damage was, that many of the streets would sink and other things happen to the streets as a result of the flood and of which it would be impossible to be aware of at this time; that they let the bids for the alleys from 1st East to Center Street for repaving and putting sumps in and also for the area from 2nd East through to Safeways, and from Archibald Phillips through to Safeway, which is a dedicated public alley; that the FDAA puts up the money to pay for this. Barton Jensen stated that the businesses adjoining the alleys should extend paving to the alleys. The Mayor reported that H & K said they would contact the owners adjacent to the areas to see if they would have this done. The Mayor stated that the bid was a very good bid; that the engineers had estimated $71,000 and the lowest bid was $69,000 and the next bid was $97,000; that low bid was slightly below what the City got last year. RE: PLACE STREET NUMBERS ON CURVE Joseph M. Strobel, President of Delta Phi Kappa of Ricks College, met with the Council and stated that they would like to be allowed to go from House to house and place street numbers on the curbs; that they would also like to paint the outside of houses if people wanted them to do so. The Mayor stated he had given them permission and waived the city lioense. A copy of his letter is attached to the minutes. It was moved by Morgan Garner. Barton Jensen seconded. All Aye RE: APPOINTING A SAFETY COMMISSION The matter of appointing a safety commission in Rexburg was discussed. The commission and the City had a few years ago disbanded when John Smith left the college; that the Mayor had disusssed the appointment of a chairman with Chief Siepert who suggested Bob Smith be appointed chairman of the Safety Commission. The Mayor stated he concurred with Chief Siepert's suggestion and asked the Council to approve the appointment. It was moved by Barton Jensen that Bob Smith be appointed Chairman of the Safety Commission. Nile Boyle Seconded. Mr. Smith, who was present at the meeting, consented to act. All Aye I RE: TRAILER SPACE AT 247 NORTH 2nd WEST Lamont Bell met with the council regarding trailer space at 247 North 2nd West. The Mayor suggested that he secure a plat of the suggested area and present it first to the planning board and then the city could act upon the matter. That the plat should be drawn to scale; that he had given Mr. Bell a copy of the trailer court ordinance. The matter was discussed. Mr. Bell said that he could not understand why it had to be 15 feet from the property line and residences only 5 feet; the matter was discussed and the Mayor suggested that he and the council would study the ordinance. ~ RE: FIXING INTEREST RATE FOR LID The matter of fixing the interest rate for by Warren. Porter, seconded by Morgan Garner rate should not exceed 8~. LID NO. 22 bonds was discussed It was moved and unanimously carried that the interest ~ RE: STREET PATCHING WAS DISCUSSED. I RE: CHECK TO SEE IF ANY LEAKAGE IN SEWER SYSTEM The Mayor stated mat within the next week or 10 days the city would let a contract to run a TV through the whole sewer system to determine if there was any leakage. The Mayor reported that the cities of Rexburg and Sugar City had joined. together for a study regarding the feasibility of a sewer treatment plant to serve both communities; that $47,000.00 for the study was virtually assured. It was moved by Barton Jensen, seconded by Norman Holman and unanimously carried that the Mayor be, and he is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement that this study be made. '--)~ October 14~ lq~ai Joee~ M. Strobel, ljreaideat, Delta ~. IGaPP~-,r ~.oke College, I~exb~arg, Z+~ahCi 83444 ,r l~r. Strobelt ,,, ~e t33.ty of Reutbvrg cxoer~rtda orgaaieatic~ for the ~tese~rb thq ere taikAeg is the t~OOd Aa~s rebaLt.dia~g of our '' ~ ' ia~r. 't'he tt3.t/ vil,l grant ~ perorS~seioa to pwint home i ? f aw~b~esa a~ oit~r s~be nad a~,e~a to do e~ct~-~ior b~ona~s pa3~-t3~ ~ ( for t~msa- people who deal~,re to haw thins ~-. ,~ '' ~ 4#' aourae ve cannot, make rea tioa on the patat3ag '`, } asp w haw oo dirty hoer eidlled tCnc stt~t at ssx ~t-bs. ttu~s `` . _._.- ,~l . Tarter, ~?'~ WESTINGHOUSE APPLIANCES ~. may. ~~dti ~e~%c~t`G' ~~e~IGC (~ Phons: 956,5641 ZO Ead Main REXBURG, IDAHO October 15, 1976 ESTIMATES FOR CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS FOR CITY OF REXBURG MAIN STREET 18 Trees on Main Street d Christmas Greetings 8 White Lanterns 12 Red Lanterns COLLEGE AVENI,E 2 Seasons Greetings 9 Red Lanterns 3 White Lanterns TOTAL ESTIMATED PRICE $13,365.00 1 er i E lect is C ny V +~ WIRING SUPPLIES CONSTRUCTION PHYSICAL PLANT DEPARTMENT Chuck Frost, Director 6 October 1976 Mayor John Porter City Ha 1.1 R exburg, Idaho 83440 Dear Mayor Porter: RICKS COLLEGE Fourth South Street from 1st East to 1st West will be closed to all traffic from 18 October 1 976 for about three weeks due to the replacement of a steam line at Center Street and Fourth South Street. We would appreciate your cooperation in this matter and recommend you notify all your personnel that traffic will be detoured north on 1st West and also at 1st East from Fourth South. It might also be helpful if you were to place this notice in the .local paper. Thank you for help. Yours truly, Glenn Bean Building Inspector GB/cs Rexburg, Idaho 83440 /Telephone, Area Code 208-356-2011 ,,° , ~/ RESOLUTION 1 ~./~ ~~/ Barton Jensen introduced the fallowing resolution and moved its adoption: Whereas, the Department of Health and Welf are, Division of En- vironment, is desirous that the City of Rexburg eliminate the use of sewage pit disposals and uJhereas, the Department recognizes that the City has no means at the present time to dispose of storm water, and therefore authorizes ,~ the use of seepage pit disposals with the understanding that the City wall pursue a means of storm water disposal, and '~ihereas the Department has informed the City by letter under date of October 5, 1976, that it recognizes the cost of providing a proper storm water collection system will be significant, and encourages the City to adopt a goal of phasing out all seepage pit usage within the next five years, and Whereas, there may be Federal Funds available for such purposes, Now Therefore, Be It Resolved: That The City of Rexburg, Idaho use every means available in an effort to get Federal funds to construct a city wide ~rtorm sewer system. Seconded by Darlene Blackburn. a ~ The Mayor called for a vote which was as follows: ~ Barton Jensen- aye Norman Holman- aye Darlene Blackburn- aye Nile Boyle- aye Warren Porter- aye /~ .•'' ~~ Cit Clerk ~/ RE: CHECKED ALL CITY SIDEWALKS The Mayor reported that William Bates, a city employee, had checked all the city side- walks and determined the number of feet that had been destroyed by the flood and the HUD contractors; that he had met with the government people and they arrived at a figure of $41,000.00 to restore the sidewalks. RE: BILLS APPROVED AND PAID It was moved by Morgan Garner that the bills as presented be approved and paid. The Mayor reported that the City bought a garbage truck for $1200 from the City of Idaho Falls which was an excellent purchase. The matter of securing other city equipment was discussed. BUILDING CONSTRUCTED ON CITY RESERVOIR SITE The Mayor stated that the city and the county had constructed on the City reservoir site a small building, 8x8, in which to house the radio equipment for the civil defense, city and county; that the county paid half and at the most it would cost the city $1000, and that HUD would likely pay most of it; that this construction on the location would provide countywide communication; that it was used everyday. The Mayor stated he had appointed Tom Matthews the City electrical inspector, to represent the city in this matter. RE: ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Norman Holman that the meeting adjourn. Barton Jensen seconded. --~ ~~~ "~~ City Clerk, Afton Anderson All Aye . ~ ~/ C Mays , John C. Porter MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF REXBURG, IDAHO State of Idaho) County of Madison(ss City of Rexburg) A meeting of the City Council for the City of Rexburg, Madison County, was held October 27, 197L, at the time of 7:30 P. M, at City Hall. Present were the following: Mayor: John C. Porter Councilwoman: Darlene Blackburn Councilman: Barton Jensen Nile Boyle Morgan Garner Warren Porter Absent: Councilman Norman Holman Also Present: Mary Smith, City Attorney Afton Anderson, City Clerk ' MINUTES READ AND APPROVED City Attorney, Mary Smith read the minutes of the October 20th council meeting. Council- man Barton Jensen moved the minutes be approved with the necessary corrections. Council- man Morgan Garner seconded. E: ALLEY FROM COURTHOUSE TO BELL BLACKSMITH PAVED The alley from the courthouse to Bell Blacksmith has been blacktopped. The city had an agreement with the county, that if the city brought the alley to grade, the county would put a cold mix paving along the length of the alley. The county lost their equipment in the flood so it was agreed that the city and county would share the cost of paving. Mayor Porter said the alley looks very good. ~~ RE: PIPE LAID ACROSS TOP OF COLLEGE PROPERTY Mayor Porter read a letter that has been sent by the city engineers, to H & K Contractors, who were the contractors that laid the pfpeacross the top of the college property. These pipes have been breaking for no apparent reason and the engineers have written them to find out if there may be a known cause. They also notified them that the city would not be responsible for the cost of any repairs they need make. RE: CHANGE ZONING OF BLOCK 23 Lynn Davenport read a letter and petition signed by residents of block 23 of the original townsite; this block being on 1st north between Center street and 1st West. They have heard of interest to change portions of that block currently zoned R2 to Commercial They express their opposition to any change of zoning. Mayor Porter stated that there had been no request for a zone change and that a public hearing would have to be held in order to change the zoning in any case. At that time any residents in that would be notified. Mayor Porter also agreed that there is now plenty of commercial properties without zoning any more residential areas to commercial or industrial. RE: HUSKY OIL BUILDING NEEDS TO BE TORN DOWN Councilman Barton Jensen suggested that the council find out who owns the old Husky Oil building on North 2nd East and make them tear it down. It is a hazard. All Agreed. RE: SHANNON MOTEL PROPERTY ANNEXED AND ZONED C-2 Mr. & Mrs. Klinger owners of the Shannon Motel property as-ks to be annexed ,to the city and zoned C-2. Councilman Nile Boyle moved the property be annexed. City Attorney, Mary Smith has ~rawn up the necessary certificate and the Council and Mayor signed. She then read ordinance 573 annexing the property. RE: ORDINANCE NO 573 AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN LANDS TO THE CITY OF REXBURG, IDAHO; DESCRIBING SAID LANDS AND DECLARING SAME A PART OF THE CITY OF REXBURG, Idaho; and AMENDING AND CHANGING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF REXBURG, IDAHO, TO SHOW SUCH ANNEXATION AND THE CLASSIFICATION OF THE SAME UNDER THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF REXBURG, IDAHO, AND PROVIDING WHEN THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTEVE. Amotion was made by Councilman Barton Jensen and seconded by Councilman Nile Boyle that the rules requiring ordinances of a general and permanent nature to be fully and distinctly read on three different occasions be dispensed with and that said Ordinance be numbered 573 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: Darlene Blackburn Barton Jensen Nile Boyle Morgan, Garner Warren Porter Those Voting Nay: None Absent: Norman Holman RE: TRI-COUNTY AND LYLE ROBINSON PROPERTY SCHEDULED 'FOR ANNEXATION A YEAR AGO Mayor Porter announced that the Tri-County and Lyle Robinson property North of the river had been scheduled for annexation a year ago. They are now anxious to complete the annexation proceedings. Mayor Porter authorized Mary Smith, City Attorney, to prepare annexation proceedings. The hearing was set for December 15th. RE: PLANS FOR WESTGATE SHOPPING MALL Plans were presented for the Westgate Shopping Mall. They have a petition and would like to have a hearing by December 9th. The council felt it would be too soon as it would have to be turned over to the planning board for further study. Councilman V~ CLERK'S CERTIFICATE This is to certify that the foregoing resolution was unanimously adopted at a regular meeting of the Rexburg City Council held October 6, 1976. C y Clerk