HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980.11.19 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES-7 �'
RE: WATER AND SEWER SERVICE DEPOSIT FEE AND RECONNECT FEE
The matter of a water and sewer service deposit fee and reconnect fee was discussed.
Norris Reese introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
That a deposit of $25.00 for water and sewer service be
required from those making application for the service,
the deposit to be returned when the applicant ceased using
the service, less any amounts owing for the service, and
that a $25.00 reconnect fee be charged in the event the service had bEen
discontinued by reason of delinquency.
Seconded by Jim Morris. All Council members, on being polled, 'voted Aye.
RE: BILLS
Moved by Norris Reese, seconded by Nile Boyle and unanimously carried, that the
bills be approved and paid.
RE: ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Darlene Blackburn, seconded by Sander Larson, that the meeting adjourn.
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P?INUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF REXBURG CITY
COUNCIL HELD WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBERI(q, 1980 AT CITY HALL
STATE OF IDAHO )
COUNTY OF MADISON (SS
CITY OF REXBURG )
A meeting of the City Council for the City of Rexburg, Madison County,
held November 19, 1980, at the City Hall.
Present were Mayor: John C. Porter
Councilman: Norris Reese
Jim Morris
Nile Boyle
Sander Larson
Darlene Blackburn
Morgan Garner
Also Present: Mary Smith, City Attorney
Rose Bagley, City Clerk
City Treasurer: Richard Horner
RE: MINrUTES
A motion was made by Nile Boyle and seconded by Sander Larson to approve
the minutes. All Aye.
RE: A group of boy scouts were present to observe the meeting.
RE: BEER LICENSES FOR 1981
Applications for Beer Licenses for 1981 were read to be renewed for:
Horkley Self Service for bottled and canned beer not to be consumed on
the premise, $25.00.
P.O.D. for beer to be consumed on the premise, $100.00.
A motion was made by Nile Boyle and seconded by Darlene Blackburn, All
Aye.
RE: BEER AND MAGAZINE SALES TO MINORS
Sander Larson said that it had been brought to his attention that VI
Oil had been selling beer to minors and also been selling the type of
magazines that should not be sold to minors. Mayor Porter said that
we should draw it to the attention of the police, and they would call
in the State to check them.
RE: JACK RANDALL CLAIM
City Attorney read a claim of Jack Randall against the City, a motion
was made by Darlene Blackburn and seconded by Nile Boyle to deny the
claim. All Aye. (copy of letter attached)
RE: THE NEW HIGH WATER TOWER
Norris Reese reported to the council that the new high water tower went
into service for the higher zone, Cresthaven and the rest of the higher
area in Rexburg. Everything went okay. Everything in the city limits
is on the new system. This is a good compliment to the city. The
people up on the hill are pleased with the pressure.
RE: UP DATE REPORT ON LID 24
Earl Kemp gave an up date report on LID 24. Some paving will have to be
finished in the spring because of the weather. He also gave a report
on the moving of the Steiner ditch. He had met with Mr. Steiner, and
had gotten his permission to move the ditch. We now have permission
from everyone except the Highway Department. We are now in the process
of getting the easement from Morrell & Rigby, it will cost $4000 to
$5000, which will come out of the Storm Drain money. If we get the
ditch closed the people in Starlite Addition can cover the ditch.
RE: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL TO AMEND ORDINANCE -MERCHANDISE BEING DISPLAYED ON
SIDEWALK
Ken Benfield representing the Downtown Merchants Association requesting
the city council to amend the ordinance prohibiting merchandise to be
displayed on the sidewalk. They would like to use four feet in front
of the stores to show their merchandise. It would help the businessmen
in the downtown area. The executive board representing the group had
met that day and they don't feel that that small space would obstruct
the sidewalk. Paul Carver, manager of J. C. Penney's presented a
proposal to the council. The ordinance prohibits obstructing sidewalks.
They would not be able to put anything on the sidewalk of major size.
Some sidewalks are 14' wide. Norris Reese made a motion that we should
amend the ordinance for trial basis of a six month period, if the side-
walk was 14 feet wide and would allow for merchandise to be displayed
on the sidewalk without obstructing it, seconded by Morgan Garner, all
aye. Jim Morris recommended that the downtown merchants committee
police it.
RE: DALE BERG OF COMMUNITY CONSULTANTS WAS PRESENT
Dale Berg of Community Consultants was present to present proposed rate
schedule for water rates and connection fees. In the past the water
and sewer departments had been combined for budget purposes. The City
treasurer had separated the two budgets for the study. (copy of study
on file) After Mr. Berg and the water committee had gone over the
proposed rate schedule at a previous meeting they recommended to the
council the base rate of $4.50 for 6000 gallons and .20 or ,22 per
thousand for additional water. The base rate would change according
to the size of meter.. In the past the city had required some property
owners to put in two meters for sprinkling systems and cullinary water
connected to their house, these will be charged for a 5/8" x 3/4" meter.
Mr. Berg recommended that in the future the city let residents put in
only a 1" service connection instead of two meters for added pressure
for sprinkling systems. Mr. Berg also recommended that we charge 1 1/2
times more for out of City users. Nile Boyle recommended that we not
be satisfied with less than 50% of the revenue coming from the base
rate. Mayor Porter said that we sould have to negotiate with the College
before we increase their rate because they put in $350,000 into the
system. If we change the rates for the colleges it will effect the rest
of the schedule. Mr. Berg said that we could take the money lost from
the rate change for the college out of the capital improvements. Earl
Kemp told Mr. Berg that some of the meters at the college and at
Millhollow Meadows do not register the water intake, the water can
either go in or out of them. Norris Reese said that we cannot discrim-
inate on costs. Mr. Berg cautioned that we should be careful that no
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one puts in too small of a meter, each meter should register three
gallons per minute per connection. Mayor Porter said that a committee
would meet with the college and make the recommendation at the next
meeting and get everything set at that meeting. He told Mr. Berg that
he thought it was an excellent study.
CUL-DE-SAC AT THE END OF BARE STREET
Jim Morris ask about the matter of Rulon Niederer. Mayor Porter said
that Mr. Niederer came in the office and said that he was going to forget
about his request to build a cul-de-sac at the end of Bare Street
smaller than required by the city building code. He would like to go
on record as forgetting about it at least for the time being.
WORK ON THE TABERNACLE.
Mayor Porter reported that Zollinger Construction had started work on
the Tabernacle.
STREET LIGHT AT THE END OF APACHE
Mitch Webster was at the council meeting to request a street light to
be put at the end of Apache. He said that it is a hazardous intersection
and there needed to be a light put there. Sander Larson also ask about
the lights that they needed in the Starlite addition. Mayor Porter said
that Richard Horner had requested a map from the Utah Power and Light
of all our street lights. After we get that we can eliminate some and
add some lights. The council agreed to have a light put in at the end
of Apache and also in the Starlite Addition as soon as the map is done
and a survey is made on the street lights around the city. The Mayor
also suggested that the police check the lights at night as they are
driving around to see if any are out, and then report them to the Utah
Power & Light so they can repair the lights that are not working.
TENNIS COURT LIGHTS
Jim Morris ask about the charges for the tennis court lights and how much
it costs us. Richard Horner said that he would check on it.
REPORT ON STREET PROJECT COST
Earl Kemp said that he had put together the cost on the Street project
and it appears that we have remaining in the project $43,000. He
recommended that we put in the bridge at the end of 3rd East, the bid
on that being $21,000. The cost for the bridge on 5th West would be
about $8000. That would leave the remainder of the money for next year.
A motion was made by Nile Boyle to except the bid for the $21,000 for
the bridge on 3rd East which would be awarded to C & H Contractors.
Seconded by Jim Morris. All Aye.
BILLS
A motion was made by Jim Morris and seconded by Morgan Garner to pay
the bills. All Aye.
SPECS FOR THE 3rd STAGE OF THE SEWER PLANT
Earl Kemp also told the council that the plans and specs for the 3rd
stage of the sewer plant had been approved by the state and they had
started advertising for bids.
SAVINGS ACCOUNT AT THE SAVINGS AND LOAN
Richard Horner ask Mary Smith about a resolution for a saving accoun
at the Savings and Loan. She told him that the other resolution woul
be okay.
RE: ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Morgan Garner and seconded by Darlene Blackburn to
adjourn. All Aye.
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City Clerk