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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978.03.01 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES~~ RE: MEETING ADJOURNED Councilman Morgan Garner moved the meeting be adjourned. Councilman Nile Boyle seconded. All Aye Adjourn 10:00 P. M. Afton An rson, City Clerk ~' Mays , ohn C. Porter ii MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 1, 1978, 7:30 P. M. State of Idaho) County of Madison(SS City oc Rexburg) A meeting of the City Council for the City of Rexburg, Madison County, was on March 1, 1978 at the time of 7:30 P. M. at the City Hall. Present were the following: Mayor: John C. Porter Councilman: Morgan Garner Jim Morris Nile Boyle Barton Jensen Warren Porter Councilwoman: Darlene Blackburn Also Present: Mary Smith, City Attorney Afton Anderson, City Clerk Leland Thompson, Public Works Director RE: MINUTES APPROVED The minutes of the February 15th meeting were read and discussed. Councilman Morgan Garner moved the minutes be approved as corrected. Councilwoman Darlene Blackburn seconded. All Aye RE: DISCUSSION ON 6th SOUTH The street has one family living along there but the armory construction trucks have been traveling the road and it is really in bad shape. The Mayor reported that the city had graded that street today. The national guard may help with the road. RE: DISCUSSION 7th SOUTH They will bring three routes over the hill. Jim Keller showed a map of the proposed routes., A public hearing will be scheduled. RE; ROBERT PETERSEN RESIGNS FROM PLANNING BOARD Mayor Porter read a letter from Robert Petersen offering his resignation from the planning board. He has too many other obligations to give the job the time it requires. Mayor Porter asked the council to accept the resignation and to appoint Jim Flamm to take his place. Councilman Barton Jensen moved the appointment be made. Councilman Nile Boyle seconded. All Aye RE: LAW SUITE BY ALDEN PACKER The city has been notified of a suite by Alden Packer. Dee Ard was doing work there and knocked a rock and dirt in the manhole. The sewer then backed up into Mr. Packer's basement. Councilman Morgan Garner moved the claim be denied as the fault was not the cities. Nile Boyle, Councilman, seconded. All Agreed. The City Attorney was instructed to notify them that the city had denied the claim. RE: KENT JOLLEY WANTS TO GET HIS PROPERTY ANNEXED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE Kent Jolley asked the council to meet with Ricks College to complete the annexation of their property. He wants to get his property annexed as soon as possible. Mayor Porter reported that there will be some updating of the sewer lagoons so the Dept. of Health will lift the restrictions on new hook-ups. PUBLIC HEARING 8:00 P. M. Medical Center on Jack Randall Property Public Hearing 8:00 P. M. Medical center on Jack Randall Property. The police had taken a petition around and there were no signatures for the zoning change. Roger Hoopes, Attorney for Jack Randall, requested a continuance of hearing until April 1. The council agreed that because of the number present; they would be allowed to express their view. Robert Swartz-opposed, Darwin Wolford-opposed, Bill Moss-opposed, Phil Choate- opposed, and Robert Woodmansee-opposed. Councilman Barton Jensen asked those present if the medical center were redesigned would the people still be opposed. The unanimous opinion was yes. Councilman Jim Morris moved that the zoning change be denied as 80~ of the people have expressed their opposition. Councilwoman Darlene Blackburn seconded All Voted Aye. Those Voting Aye Morgan Garner Jim Morris Nile Boyle Barton Jensen Warren Porter Darlene Blackburn Those Voting Nay: None RE: GERWIN BOWEN ZONING CHANGE The Gerwin Bowen zoning change, South 5th West for the Alpine Apts. Councilman Nile Boyle moved that as there are no opposed the change from R-2 to R-3 be granted. Councilwoman Darlene Blackburn seconded. The City Attorney was instructed to draft the ordinance making the change. All agreed. The plans must be approved before the building permit is issued. RE: 7TH SOUTH ROUTES SHOWN The 7th South routes were shown so the alternatives could be studied, Garner seconded. All Aye RE: LOAN OWED TO FIRST SECURITY BANK DISCUSSED Councilman Morgan The matter of paying the First Security Bank the $225,000.00 and interest which was due February 1, 1978, was discussed. The Mayor stated that the BOR settlement had not been made and there was not sufficient money to pay it. The Mayor stated he had dis- cussed the issuance of the city's registered warrant with Mr. Widdison which was accept- able by the bank at 6~ interest. RE: LID 23 PLANS SHOWED John Millar of Forsgren, Perkins showed the plans for LID 23. Councilman Nile Boyle moved the City Attorney proceed with LID 23. Councilman Morgan Garner seconded. All Aye RE: MAP SHOWED OF ROTATION OF THE CUTTER TRACK ON NORTH 5th WEST SHOWED Clair Boyle, Lee Boyle, and Engineer Lyle Thompson presented a map showing proposed rotation of the cutter track on north 5th West. Councilman Barton Jensen moved we accept the alternate plan. Councilman Warren Porter seconded. All Aye. Mayor Porter asked Mary Smith to contact Rexburg Irrigation about approval for canal piping. A petition was presented fo the residents on 3rd West protesting the closure of 5th West. ~- a~ RESOLUTION INTRODUCED TO PAY THE BANK Nile Boyle said he would introduce a resolution to pay the bank 6~ interest on the warrant. Roll call showed members of the Council voted "aye". The Mayor stated the First Security Bank had agreed with the City to purchase a $75,000 tax anticipation note to be issued by the City, payable August 1, 1978, and drawing interest at the rate of 5~ per annum. Councilman Morgan Garner said he would introduce such resolution, and the members of the council, on roll call voted "Aye". The Mayor asked the City Attorney when she could have the resolutions prepared and she stated by March 8, 1978. It was moved, seconded and carried that a special meeting be held March 8, 1978 at the city hall to complete the necessary proceedings for the loans. RE: BILLS APPROVED Councilman Nile Boyle moved the bills be approved for payment. Councilwoman Darlene Blackburn seconded. All Aye RE: MAYOR PORTER REPORTED ON THE NEW ROAD Mayor Porter reported on the new road. A right of way 80 X 80 is needed from Louisiana Pacific, in order to put a street and bridge. Councilman Nile Boyle moved start pro- ceedings to condemn the street. Notify them to cut down on their burning. There have been lots of complaints. Councilwoman Darlene Blackburn moved the meeting be adjourned. Councilman Barton Jensen seconded. All Aye `~ '~~ v ~ ..-~ Mao ,``John C. Porter f; L ~ ~. , Afton A Berson, City Clerk MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 15, 1978, 7:30 P. M. State of Idaho) County of Madison (SS City of Rexburg) A meeting of the City Council for the City of Rexburg, Madison County, was on March 15, 1978 at the time of 7:30 P. M. at the City Hall. Present were the following: Acting Mayor: Barton Jensen Councilwoman: Darlene Blackburn Councilman: Morgan Garner Jim Morris Warren Porter Absent: Mayor Porter Councilman, Nile Boyle Also Present: Mayor Smith, City Attorney Afton Anderson, City Clerk Leland Thompson, Public Works Dir. RE: MINUTES APPROVED Minutes of the March 1 meeting were read and discussed. Councilman Warren Porter moved that the minutes be approved as corrected. Councilman Jim Morris seconded. All Aye.