HomeMy Public PortalAboutMinutes_City Council Work Meeting_10162018CITY COUNCIL WORK MEETING
IONA COMMUNITY CENTER
OCTOBER 16, 2018 6:00 P.M.
PRESENT: Mayor Dan Gubler, Council President Rob Geray, Council Member Michael
Thompson, Council Member Kathy McNamara, City Attorney Andrew Rawlings, Public Works
Director Zech Prouse, Chief of Police Karl Bowcutt, Treasurer Amy Sullivan and City Clerk
Keri West.
ABSENT: Council Member John Price.
VISITORS: Peter Wadsworth.
ITEMS OF BUSINESS:
Discussion of new ICCU Investment Account: Treasurer Sullivan distributed paperwork
regarding rates and flexibility of CD accounts with Idaho Central Credit Union (ICCU). She
confirmed the City would qualify to have a one-time early withdrawal on any CD with ICCU
without penalty or fees. Mayor Gubler stated he is hesitant to continue this conversation as the
City may be purchasing a water right that would utilize some of the investment money being
discussed. Treasurer Sullivan stated there may be funds in other accounts available to use for the
water right purchase. Council President Geray suggested waiting until February after the first
water right payment has been paid, before they invest in a new account. All other Council
Members agreed.
General Water System Update: Mayor Gubler stated he has an agreement with the water right
owner discussed at last month's meeting, to purchase the full water right for $592,000, if the City
Council approves. The purchase would be split into two payments over two consecutive years.
The owner of the water right will charge 7% interest if we want to split the payment over a
period longer than two years. When the contract is signed, 10% earnest money will be payable to
the owner and the first of the two payments will need to be paid in January. Mayor Gubler stated
he would like to receive approval tonight from the City Council during the Regular Meeting to
move forward with the purchase of a water right. Council President Geray stated that would need
to be an action item added to the agenda, which requires amending the agenda at the beginning
of the Regular Meeting. Mayor Gubler confirmed the conversation with the water right owner
occurred last night, so that is appropriate grounds for an amendment. Mayor Gubler also
discussed the status of the water tank by stating Dave Noel informed him the gas company will
not move the gas line. Right now, we are looking to shift the water line completely to the north
side of the road. Dave had also said he has an agreement with BMPO that the City will only have
to asphalt half of the lane, rather than the full lane, if we incur the problems. There are some
communications lines on the north side, so that poses a problem that will need to be solved.
Discussion of Country Haven Park: Director Prouse stated he spoke with the Country Haven
resident that had previously submitted proposals for the park in Country Haven. Director Prouse
has also discussed the park with his suppliers and he believes we can get 3 pieces of playground
equipment for $10,000 or less. The resident had suggested adding an earthy type structure, like
culverts that are buried in the ground for children to crawl through. Mayor Gubler stated the City
Council has already approved up to $20,000 for the total project. He also stated if we get
everything designed and costs figured out now, we should be able to begin construction in the
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spring. Director Prouse confirmed the total project with landscaping can be done for $20,000.
Discussion of Donation Request for Thunder Ridge Athletic Program: Mayor Gubler stated
he has been approached by a representative asking for a donation for the athletic program at
Thunder Ridge High School. He also stated when the City has been approached by other schools
for donations in the past; the City has always denied them. The City Council discussed it and was
in agreement to not donate any funds to Thunder Ridge High School at this time.
Mayor's Report: Mayor Gubler reported the City has received the radar speed limit sign and
has installed it on 55 East. Chief Bowcutt stated he has seen a difference in the amount of
speeding on 55th East. Mayor Gubler stated he would like to have one in the school zone to help
reduce speeding. Chief Bowcutt stated we have one sign, but we are in line to receive a trailer for
it, as a grant. The trailer will enable the Police Department to move the sign around as needs
change. He would like to consider purchasing more signs in the future.
Meeting Adjourned: 6:38 p.m.
COUNCIL APPROVED: November 20, 2018
ATTEST:
Keri West, City Clerk
Dan ubler, M Y or
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