HomeMy Public PortalAboutMinutes_City Council Regular Meeting_02182020CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
IONA CITY BUILDING
JANUARY 21, 2020 — 7:00 P.M.
PRESENT: Mayor Dan Gubler, Council President Rob Geray, Council Member Michael
Thompson, Council Member Peter Wadsworth, Council Member Kathy McNamara, City
Attorney Andrew Rawlings, Treasurer Amy Sullivan and City Clerk Keri West.
ABSENT: Public Works Director Zech Prouse.
VISITORS: Nanci Wadsworth, Blake Espiritu, Scott Kelly, Larie Elliott, Gary Elliott, Janell
Fullmer and Dana Izatt.
Mayor Gubler welcomed everyone and Council President Geray led the Pledge of Allegiance. A
roll call was taken by Clerk West to open the meeting.
CONSENT AGENDA: City Council Work Meeting and City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
of December 17, 2019 were reviewed. Council reviewed the finance reports for the period ending
December 31, 2019 (25% of the fiscal year elapsed). The City had $830,731.15 in the bank and
routine bills had been paid, "Exhibit A".
Mayor Gubler entertained a motion. Council President Geray made a motion to approve the
consent agenda as presented. Council Member Thompson seconded the motion. All in favor.
Motion carried.
ITEMS OF BUSINESS:
2019 State of the City Address — Mayor Gubler read the 2019 State of the City Address aloud.
He also stated the Address will be posted on the City website.
Swear -in Recently Elected Officials: Council Members Robert Geray & Peter Wadsworth
— Clerk West swore -in recently elected officials, Council Member Peter Wadsworth and Council
Member Robert Geray.
Elect President of the Council — Mayor Gubler stated he supported and recommended to keep
Council Member Geray as the President of the Council. Council Member Thompson agreed.
Mayor Gubler entertained a motion. Council Member Thompson made a motion to elect Council
Member Geray as President of the Council. Council Member Wadsworth seconded the motion.
All in favor. Motion carried.
Public Hearing, Conditional Use Permit Application, Janell Fullmer, In -Home Preschool,
3780 N. McKibben Lane — Janell Fullmer approached the podium and stated she would like to
start an in -home preschool on Tuesdays and Thursdays for 2 hours each class. She stated it
would be for 10 students, all 4 years and up, and would include preschool and tumbling
instruction.
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Mayor Gubler asked if anyone in the audience was opposed to this permit. No response.
Attorney Rawlings stated Mrs. Fullmer's name is not listed as a property owner for the home. He
stated the City would need to receive permission from Nicholas Fullmer, as he is the sole owner
of the property, prior to granting approval for this permit. Mrs. Fullmer agreed.
Mayor Gubler closed the Public Hearing portion of this agenda item to begin deliberation
amongst the City Council. Council Member Wadsworth stated he spoke with a few of Mrs.
Fullmer's neighbors and none expressed concern. Clerk West stated all neighbors within 300 feet
have been notified and she received no contact for or against this permit. Clerk West stated the
Planning & Zoning Commission approved this permit contingent upon Mrs. Fullmer obtaining
state daycare certification. However, Clerk West stated she did further research and found that
Mrs. Fullmer would not need state certification unless she accepted 3 year old students. She did
inform Mrs. Fullmer of this, so the application has been updated to only allow 4 year old
students, thus no longer requiring state daycare certification.
Mayor Gubler entertained a motion. Council Member Wadsworth made a motion to approve the
Conditional Use Permit Application for Janell Fullmer contingent upon only allowing 4 year olds
in her preschool, receiving approval from her husband and lack of congestion in the street.
Council Member McNamara seconded the motion.
Council President Geray: YES Council Member McNamara: YES
Council Member Thompson: YES Council Member Wadsworth: YES
Business License Application, Janell Fullmer, Vogue Dance Co. — Mayor Gubler stated this
Business License is for the previously presented In -Home Daycare, as an extension of Vogue
Dance Company.
Mayor Gubler entertained a motion. Council Member Thompson made a motion to approve the
Business License Application for Janell Fullmer of Vogue Dance Company. Council Member
Wadsworth seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion carried.
Discussion of Main Street — Mayor Gubler stated after the Public Hearing for the business on
Main Street last month, he thought it would be a good idea for the City Council to have a
discussion on what their vision is for Main Street now and in the future. Mayor Gubler also
stated the need to address concerns he has received regarding the Commercial Zone and what
types of businesses are listed as Conditional Uses in it. Discussion regarding the responsibility of
interested parties to research the City Code and including a contingency upon purchase of the
property followed.
Mayor Gubler recommended having the Planning & Zoning Commission (P&Z) research this
topic and have a discussion regarding Main Street in conjunction with their project to update the
Comprehensive Plan. Council President Geray stated his concerns with how subjective the
Conditional Use Permit process is currently. Mayor Gubler agreed and stated he wants P&Z to
discuss whether Main Street, extending from Iona Road to Rockwood Avenue, should be a
separate zone with specific rules. Council President Geray stated that can also be achieved within
the current zoning with Main Street listed as an exception. Council President Geray stated he
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thinks the P&Z needs to consider what the City is willing to allow in a Commercial Zone overall,
and specifically need to address what should be allowed on Main Street.
Scott Kelly from the audience asked what he is permitted to have on his property that is
Commercially Zoned. Mayor Gubler stated anything listed as permitted in the Iona City Code.
Mayor Gubler continued and stated the City Council has the ability to listen to public concerns
and deny any applications for Conditional Use Permits as they are presented.
Mayor Gubler stated he believes the best course of action at this point is to have this addressed
by the P&Z and have them provide recommendations to the City Council. Mayor Gubler also
stated that Gary Elliott, who is a member of the Planning & Zoning Commission and also owns
property on this section of Main Street, would need to recuse himself from that discussion.
Mayor Gubler did instruct Attorney Rawlings to remove the Adult Bookstore as a Conditional
Use in the Commercial Zone. Council President Geray agreed and added to have Junk or Salvage
Yards also removed. Mayor Gubler agreed. Attorney Rawlings stated this change would need to
be done with a Public Hearing because it deals with Zoning. Mayor Gubler understood and
requested Attorney Rawlings to move forward with drafting the changes.
Fiscal Year 2019 Audit, Searle Hart & Associates — Dana Izatt, Auditor from Searle Hart &
Associates, presented the annual audit report for Fiscal Year 2019. Mr. Izatt highlighted the
notable sections and explained the calculations to the City Council.
Mr. Izatt emphasized the Budget Report for the General Fund and noted that the City finished the
fiscal year under budget by $94,950, which is important and good to see.
Mr. Izatt recommended the City develop a policy to capitalize the streets. This will allow the
City to keep track of and depreciate all new streets in the City limits, similar to how the City
equipment is also capitalized and depreciated each year. Mr. Izatt continued and explained this is
strictly for financial statements and does not need to be included for insurance or maintenance
purposes. Mayor Gubler stated he will have that discussion with Public Works Director Prouse.
Mr. Izatt stated the Utility Fund has gone up, which is good to see before the payments on the
bond are required to begin. He commended the Council for raising the water rate in 2019. Mr.
Izatt also complimented the City staff for their good work throughout the year.
Mayor Gubler entertained a motion. Council Member Thompson made a motion to approve the
Audit done by Searle Hart & Associates for Fiscal Year 2019. Council President Geray seconded
the motion. All in favor. Motion carried.
General Water System Discussion — Mayor Gubler stated this was discussed during the Work
Meeting earlier in the evening.
STAFF REPORTS: Clerk West stated the IRS has changed the Form W-4. It is not a
requirement to fill out new ones, but they are available in the City Office if anyone chooses to
update theirs for 2020.
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Council Member Wadsworth, Council President Geray, Council Member Thompson and Council
Member McNamara all stated nothing to report.
SUGGESTED AGENDA ITEMS: None.
Meeting Adjourned at 8:08 p.m.
COUNCIL APPROVED: February 18, 2020
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ATTEST:
Dan Gubler,44ayo
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City of Iona Check Register - Iona Page: 1
Check Issue Dates: 1/1/2020 - 1/31/2020 Feb 04, 2020 02:29PM
Report Criteria:
Report type: Summary
GL Period Check Issue Date Check Number
Payee
Description
GL Account Amount
01/20 01/07/2020 17353
01/20 01/08/2020 17354
01/20 01/08/2020 17355
01/20 01/08/2020 17356
01/20 01/08/2020 17357
01/20 01/08/2020 17358
01/20 01/08/2020 17359
01/20 01/08/2020 17360
01/20 01/08/2020 17361
01/20 01/08/2020 17362
01/20 01/08/2020 17363
01/20 01/08/2020 17364
01/20 01/08/2020 17365
01/20 01/08/2020 17366
01/20 01/08/2020 17367
01/20 01/13/2020 17368
01/20 01/13/2020 17369
01/20 01/14/2020 17377
01/20 01/14/2020 17378
01/20 01/14/2020 17379
01/20 01/14/2020 17380
01/20 01/14/2020 17381
01/20 01/14/2020 17382
01/20 01/14/2020 17383
01/20 01/21/2020 17384
01/20 01/21/2020 17385
01/20 01/21/2020 17386
01/20 01/22/2020 17387
01/20 01/22/2020 17388
01/20 01/22/2020 17389
01/20 01/22/2020 17390
01/20 01/27/2020 17391
01/20 01/27/2020 17392
01/20 01/27/2020 17393
01/20 01/27/2020 17394
01/20 01/27/2020 17395
01/20 01/27/2020 17396
01/20 01/27/2020 17397
01/20 01/27/2020 17398
01/20 01/27/2020 17399
01/20 01/27/2020 17400
01/20 01/27/2020 17401
01/20 01/30/2020 17409
Grand Totals:
Summary by General Ledger Account Number
CHRIS HINTON
CITY OF IONA
DIVISION OF BUILDING SAFETY
FERGUSON WATERWORKS #1701
FORSGREN ASSOCIATES, INC.
H.D. FOWLER CO.
LANDON EXCACATING, INC.
NETBACK, LLC
NORCO, INC.
PC PLUS
POST REGISTER
PSI ENVIRONMENTAL
SCREEN GRAPHICS, INC.
VERIZON WIRELESS
PACIFIC STEEL - IDAHO FALLS
ALLEN ELDRIDGE
GREG MCBRIDE
ADVANTAGE TREE CARE, INC.
CHEMSEARCH
DIGLINE, INC.
ERIKS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
INTERMOUNTAIN GAS CO.
NORTHWEST ELEVATOR & CONTRACTING I
BILLMAN'S CATERING
SEARLE HART & ASSOCIATES, PLLC
DOME TECHNOLOGY
FORSGREN ASSOCIATES, INC.
BLACKFOOT
CITY OF IDAHO FALLS TREASURER OFFICE
EASTERN ID WATER RIGHTS COALITION
SPARKLIGHT
C-A-L-RANCH STORES
CONRAD & BISCHOFF INC.
ENERGY MANAGEMENT CORPORATION
HAMPTON INN
HEAVEN'S BEST CARPET CLEANING
HOLDEN KIDWELL HAHN & CRAPO P.L.L.C.
HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES
METROQUIP, INC.
ROCKY MTN. POWER
TETON MICROBIOLOGY LAB
WEX BANK
DARREL KER
GL Account
Debit Credit Proof
10-2010 .00 27,348.91- 27,348.91-
10-41-50 510.37 00 510.37
Severance agreement pay
City water usage/bill
Annual Elevator Certification fee
10" Electromagnetic flow meter
Water Project Legal descriptions f
Romac stainless repair clamp
Emer. Water System Repair Servi
Office PC's backup
Acetylene
Upgrading Server PC -Windows 1
Publishing
Garbage pick up
City Logo clothing
Cell phones
Flat stock
Building inspections
Mechanical Inspections
Removed trees 55th & Steele
Boiler water treatment program
DP Assessment
Fire hose dbl. jacket 2-1/2X50 & zi
Natural gas -heating
Elevatior repaired -stuck between f
Catering 2019 Employee Apprecia
Annual Audit of Finances FY2019
Iona North Water Tank Project
Eng. support-LRTP Demographic
Telephones
Qtrly Animal Shelter Participation
Dues
Internet
Steering knob, DEF, & Ice melt
Diesel Fuel -Dyed 4Uh Ilad c.4
Service Well # 1 & Well #3 Gener
Employee Appre. Dinner conf. roo
Cleaning council rm., foyer, and st
City Attorney Fees
Maintenance supplies
Snow Plow edge cut blades
Street Lights -Al{ p,0
Water tests
Public Works-DSI
Final Payment-yvatef 1Ztt t
104690 401.10
514710 539.00
104710 100.00
514820 5,595.00
514180 2,000.00
514710 164.34
514710 500.00
514150 75.00
514710 115.92
514150 356.25
104155 39.60
514710 112.10
104790 309.47
514150 262.28
104710 122.29
104720 200.00
104720 120.00
104710 7,190.00
104710 204.17
514710 189.16
104710 393.76
104175 929.11
104710 500.00
104790 880.04
514160 10, 000.00
514820 49,693.08 1 �'
104163 22,049.88ANP
P1'o
514150 171.95
104690 897.25
514150 442.60
104150 142.31
104710 204.00
514710 1,493.91
514710 900.00
104790 200.00
104710 335.45
514160 1,782.00
104710 83.91
104710 2,756.74
104175 4,614.46
514710 225.00
104710 912.76
514820 266,400.00
384,603.89
M = Manual Check, V = Void Check
City of Iona
Check Register - lona
Page: 2
Check Issue Dates: 1/1/2020 - 1/31/2020 Feb 04, 2020 02:29PM
GL Account
Debit Credit Proof
Grand Totals:
10-41-55 39.60 .00 39.60
10-41-60 6,746.00 .00 6,746.00
10-41-63 750.00 .00 750.00
10-41-75 2,011.41 .00 2,011.41
10-46-90 1,298.35 .00 1,298.35
10-47-10 13, 461.39 .00 13,461.39
10-47-20 362.85 .00 362.85
10-47-30 736.58 .00 736.58
10-47-90 1,389.51 .00 1,389.51
10-49-50 42.85 .00 42.85
51-2010 .00 357,254.98- 357,254.98-
51-41-50 763.44 .00 763.44
51-41-60 5,036.00 .00 5,036.00
51-41-75 3,532.16 .00 3,532.16
51-41-80 23,299.88 .00 23,299.88
51-47-10 2,935.42 .00 2,935.42
51-48-20 321,688.08 .00 321,688.08
384,603.89 384,603.89- .00
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Report Criteria:
Report type: Summary
M = Manual Check, V = Void Check