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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996.11.20 CITY COUNCIL MINUTESOat DATE: (112096) ICDBG PUBLIC HEARING 11/20/96 7:00 P. M. November 20, 1996 City Ha11 Rexburg,Idaho RE: ICDBG PUBLIC HEARING TOPIC: (21,16,,,ICDBG,PUBLZC HEARINGS,WATER SYSTEM,STREETS,GRANTS) The PUBLIC HEARING was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Nile L. Boyle. Ted Hendricks, of East-Central Idaho Planning & Development Association gave some background information on the $2,770,000 street and water system improvement project and listed the activities to be undertaken and the necessity for those activities. In addition, the guidelines and regulations regarding the Idaho Community Development Block Grant and the process of submitting the application to the State for $500,000 were discussed. Ted indicated that the Application and Application Handbook were available for all to review and then answered questions and addressed possible changes that could be made to the Application. Ted indicated the community qualified with 64~ of the City residents being LMI per the 1990 Census. The amount of funds available for local public facilities was discussed, as well as how the funding will take place and the source of the funds provided. Ted commented on the impact which the project will have on the community, and the benefits to low- and moderate-income persons. Views on the project were discussed at this time, as well as citizen participation over the past year. The meeting was held in a handicapped-accessible facility. However, no additional handicapped assistance was requested or provided. The meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m. !!`` 7 F/~ / ~/J~ r° )/r;,2--. t`~7~,~j~t~!s ~ November 20, 1996 Rose Bag, ~9i'~Y Clerk Work Meeting With Employee Committee 7:15 P.M. RE: EMPLOYEES COMMITTEE CONCERN WITH PINK SLIPS TOPIC: (21,16,,,PINK SLIPS,EMPLOYEES COMMITTEE) Gordon Harrop and Janet Williamson were at the meeting representing the Employee Committee. Meeting is concerning what we have used in the past "Pink Slips". (Proposal submitted to the council, on file.) Gordon read the proposal. (Discussion) It was decided to have a work meeting with the Employee Committee, Department Heads, and City Council. The mayor told them we would schedule the meeting within the next two or three weelce and let them know. ~~ Regular City Council Meeting 11/20/96 7:30 P. M. State of Idaho) County of Madison ( ss City of Rexburg) Present were the following: Mayor: Council Members: City Clerk: Attorney: Finance Officer: Engineer: Pledge to the Flag. Introduction of College Class. Nile Boyle Kay Beck Bruce Sutherland Nyle Fullmer Marsha Bjornn Farrell Young Glen Pond Rose Bagley Stephen Zollinger Richard Horner Joe Laird The mayor told the council there is a meeting tomorrow night with the Planning Board to work on the Comprehensive Plan and come up with some goals for the city. He asked any council members that could to come to the meeting. RE: PROBLEM WITH TREES OVERHANGING RIGHT OF WRY,SIDEWALKS,ETC. TOPIC: (21, 17,,,TREES,GARBAGE TRUCKS,RIGHT OF WAY,SIDEWALKS) The mayor discussed a problem with trees that need to be trimmed that are hanging over the right-a-way, over the sidewalk or blocking the alley or street making it impossible for the garbage truck to go through. Some trees and bushes are obstructing the view of stop signs. It was suggested by the council that we draw up a letter to send to those people that have trees that need to be trimmed or give them a phone call to see if they wart to trim the trees themselves or if they want the city to trim them. A motion was made by Ny1e Fullmer and seconded by Kay Beck to approve the minutes. A11 Aye RE: MAYOR TO REPRESENT CITY AT SUN CITY ARIZONA TOPIC: (21,17,,,SUNBIRDS,CHAMBER OF COMMERCE,MAYOR) The mayor told the council they need to make a decision as to if they want to send him to Sun City representing Rexburg. This would help promote Rexburg. The council felt it would be a good idea for him to go. RE: 5TH WEST CLOSURE TOPIC: (21,17,,,STH WEST,CLOSURES,FAIRGROUNDS) 5th West Closure- Stephen handed out a copy of the agreement with the county on the Fifth West Alternative Route. The county have not had a chance to sign the agreement yet, but they have agreed to it in principle. (he gave a handout to the council, copy on file) The mayor stated that unless traffic increases a lot, he would hate to see that much money put into concrete for that road. Kay suggested that we should shorten it to put in less concrete. Kay discussed the fact that he is a county resident that lives in city and he feels that the city residents would be getting double taxed. Stephen explained how the coat is divided. (discussion) It was decided to table the decision until the council has a meeting with the county commissioners and go over the agreement. f~ RE: ANNEXATION NORTH OF CITY TOPIC: (21, 18,0RD,790,ANNEXATI0N5, MEND0ZA TRAILER COURT,AMERICAN WEST, BASIC AMERICAN POTATO,LIVESTOCK YARDS,VETERINARY CLINIC,RICKS COLLEGE) North of City Annexation. Stephen told the council we had reached an agreement with everyone on the West side of the highway sufficient to annex and preserve the Business Park. Neal Call was at the meeting he told them the Stockyards, Vet Clinic and American West had decided to annex. ORDINANCE # 790 Annexing Tract 1 the Trailer Court and the front part of American Potato; Tract #2 the Stockyards, Vet Clinic, American West; Tract #3 Ricke College Property. ORDINANCE 790 AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN LANDS TO THE CITY OF REXBURG, IDAHO; AND AMENDING AND CHANGING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF REXBURG, IDAHO, AND THE MADISON COUNTY-REXBURG COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2000 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 EFFECTIVE. A motion was made by councilman Bruce Sutherland and seconded by Kay Beck that the rules requiring an ordinance of a general and permanent nature to be read on three occasions be dispensed with and that said ordinance be number 790. Those voting aye: Glen Pond Farrell Young Kay Beck Bruce Sutherland Nyle Fullmer Marsha Bjornn Those voting nay: none Ordinance 790 was then placed before the council. The mayor then called for the voting for final passage of the ordinance, and the motion was made by Nyle Fullmer and seconded by Kay Beck that Ordinance 790 be passed. „_,: Those voting aye: Kay Beck Farrell Young Glen Pond Bruce Sutherland Nyle Fullmer Marsha Bjornn The roll showed all councilmen present voting "Aye" carried, the mayor declared that the majority of all the members of the city council had voted for the passage of said ordinance was duly and regularly passed. Mayor Boyle declared the motion carried. RE: ANNEXATION OF SEARS PROPERTY NORTH OF GREASE MONKEY TOPIC: (21,18,ORD,791,SEARS,ANNEXATIONS,SILVERTREE BUILDERS) Annexation of property north of the Grease Monkey for a retail store. ORDINANCE 791 Councilman Nyle Fullmer declared a conflict of interest. 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, AND THE MADISON COUNTY-REXBURG COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2000 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 EFFECTIVE. A motion was made by Bruce Sutherland and seconded by Kay Beck that the rules requiring an ordinance of a general and permanent nature to be read on three occasions be dispensed with and that said ordinance be numbers 790. Those voting aye: Kay Beck Farrell Young Glen Pond Bruce Sutherland Marsha Bjornn ~~ Those voting nay: none Nyle Fullmer not voting with a conflict of interest. Ordinance 791 was then placed before the council. The mayor then called for the voting for final passage of the ordinance, and the motion was made by Kay Beck and seconded by Farrell Young that ordinance 791 be passed. Those voting aye: Glen Pond "'"' Bruce Sutherland Marsha Bjornn Kay Beck ' Farrell Young Those voting nay: None Nyle Fullmer not voting because of a conflict of interest. The roll showed all councilmen present voting "Aye" carried, the mayor declared that the majority of all the members of the city council had voted for the passage of said ordinance was duly and regularly passed. Mayor Boyle declared the motion carried. RE: MICKELSEN FINAL PLAT DISCUSSED TOPIC: (21, 19,,,MICKELSEN'S,FINAL PLATS,ZONING,EASEMENTS,SEWER, HOMESTEAD DEVELOPERS) An Addition to the agenda. Mickelsen final plat. Ted Whyte acted ae spokesman. It was agreed to make 9 lots out of 8 lots. It meets the zoning requirements for the size of lots. He questioned the easement to service the sewer line. The mayor told him the Planning & Zoning will have to review it first. Lee Gagner, representing Homestead Developers, stated they could not find a way to do it different other than down the middle of the property without giving up a lot. The mayor told him the T.V. camera crew will be up Saturday to run the camera through the line. The engineers feel they need to access the manhole through a lot. Chuck Mickelsen stated that unless the city is willing to buy a lot that is not a good option. To access the manhole through a lot would make the lot unsellable. Glen Pond suggested that if the other homeowners were aware of the problem, they might be willing to buy a lot for that purpose. Dan Thomas is opposed to having the truck access the manhole through his lot. They will work on it somemore. RE: RECREATION DISTRICT TOPIC: (21,19,,,RECREATION UISTRZCT) Marsha Bjornn discuss the Recreation District. It was felt we need to focus on getting a task force together to work on it. A motion was made by Nyle Fullmer and seconded by Glen Pond to approve the bills. A11 Aye A motion was made by Glen Pond and seconded by Ny1e Fullmer to adjourn. All Aye. ,~ ~ Mayor, i1e L. Boyle / , City 'Clerk, Ro,//~ ~y