HomeMy Public PortalAboutMinutes_City Council Regular Meeting_01192021CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
IONA CITY HALL
JANUARY 19, 2021— 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, Public Works Director Zech Prouse (via teleconference) and
Assistant City Clerk Rylea Farrens.
ABSENT: City Clerk/Treasurer Keri West.
VISITORS: Scott Kelly, Kevin Casper, Jed Ashbocker, Bill Koester, Larie Elliott, Brad Norby,
Curtis Johnson, Kathy Koester, Kim Brewington, Kurt Roland, Brian Smaka, Devan Thompson,
Van Jackson, Diane Jackson, Todd Brewington, Tom McIntire, and Mona McIntire.
Mayor Gubler welcomed everyone and led the Pledge of Allegiance. A roll call was taken by
Assistant Clerk Farrens to open the meeting.
CONSENT AGENDA: City Council Work Meeting and Regular Meeting Minutes of December
15, 2020 were reviewed. Council reviewed the finance reports for the period ending December
31, 2020 (25% of the fiscal year elapsed). The City had $1,066,967.00 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 McNamara seconded the motion. All in favor.
Motion carried.
ITEMS OF BUSINESS:
Public Hearing — Final Plat Application, Development Agreement & Annexation
Agreement, Eagle Rock Engineering, Sunrise Acres; a Subdivision located on the South
side of 49th North, between 45th and 55th East— Mayor Gubler stated he does not think this is
ready to be considered as there are still missing items on the Final Plat and the Annexation
Agreement. He continued and stated the largest item he knows is missing is the easement deed
through Mr. Rockwood's adjacent property. Kurt Roland with Eagle Rock Engineering stated
that property owner is reluctant to have the easement recorded prior to the Final Plat approval.
Mayor Gubler informed him that is a requirement to have the Final Plat approved. Director
Prouse also stated the City Engineer reviewed the Final Plat and issued a letter on January 8,
2021 with several items that required action. He continued and stated he has not received an
updated Final Plat with those items addressed. Mayor Gubler suggested tabling this discussion
until next month to allow more time for the developer to complete all the necessary action items.
He continued and stated this has already been approved by the Planning & Zoning Commission
(P&Z), contingent upon receipt of those corrected items. Therefore, this will not need to go back
to P&Z. Mayor Gubler also informed the developer to submit the Variance for the dead-end
road, which will need to be considered by the P&Z. Mr. Roland agreed.
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Public Hearing — Preliminary Plat Application, Eagle Rock Engineering; Elim Estates, a
Subdivision located on the North side of Iona Road, between 45th East and Olsen Avenue —
Kurt Roland with Eagle Rock Engineering introduced himself as the engineer for Elim Estates.
He stated this subdivision will have 21 lots that range in size from 1/3 acre to 1/2 acre. He
continued and said they have also submitted a Variance for the length of the road, with this
Preliminary Plat, because it is a long, narrow piece of property. He stated they do have 2 stub
outs for the property behind the church, west of the proposed subdivision. Mr. Roland also stated
they are attempting to purchase the property behind the church but have not heard back.
Mayor Gubler stated he does not feel the concerns of the P&Z have been addressed with this
updated plat. He continued and stated the subdivision is still a deep neighborhood with only one
access into it, from Iona Road. Mayor Gubler explained the concerns for this are not associated
with the Fire Code. He continued and stated the Iona City Code has established the allowable
length of a dead-end road as 400'. Longer roads require a secondary access for emergency
situations in which the first access is blocked. He also stated the developer does not currently
own property to the east, west or to the north where they are proposing a future right-of-way.
Those landowners have expressed their desire to not participate in this development. Devan
Thompson, representing the developers, stated they did not include access to the neighboring
property to the east on this Preliminary Plat because the P&Z told them that property already had
enough space to have their own access and would not be landlocked if this development is
approved. Mayor Gubler stated that property does have space for one access, but it would create
the same situation in requiring a secondary access point. Discussion then turned to the property
behind the church and the future plans associated with it. Mayor Gubler stated they cannot
approve use of a property without a legal affidavit from the current owners. Mr. Thompson
stated they are expecting to receive the signed legal affidavit from the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter -Day Saints in the next few days, for the property they own directly behind the existing
church on Iona Road. Mayor Gubler then explained the Variance process and requirements. Mr.
Thompson stated he submitted a letter with his Variance Application that explained the reason
for the Variance and why the developers feel it should be approved. Mayor Gubler stated he has
read the letter. He continued and stated if the City approves the Variance and the Preliminary
Plat, the City ends up with a dead-end road that is almost 1/4 mile deep with only proposed ideas
of future roads. Mr. Thompson stated that is the purpose of the Preliminary Plat process.
Council President Geray stated he understands the concerns Mayor Gubler has brought up, but
also realizes this is only a Preliminary Plat. He continued and stated if the Preliminary Plat is
approved, they will have time to address the concerns and get all the necessary documents
prepared before submitting the Final Plat.
Mayor Gubler stated this is a Public Hearing and asked if anyone from the audience would like
to address the Council with support or concerns on this agenda item.
Josh Williams approached the podium and stated he owns the property to the East of this
proposed development. He continued and stated he originally offered to sell them his property,
but only if they purchased it outright. He stated every offer they made to him required him to
finance and he was unwilling to do so. Mr. Williams stated he eventually pulled his property out
of negotiations and refused to sell. He continued and said at that point, Mr. Thompson told him
they would see that his property was blocked out and not receive any access. He continued and
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stated this Preliminary Plat shows that. Mayor Gubler stated this is only a Preliminary Plat,
which is just an introduction of an idea, and is not a Final Plat.
Mona McIntire approached the podium and asked how the Council could approve this
Preliminary Plat without a legal affidavit from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter -Day Saints
for the property they own behind the existing church. Mayor Gubler explained the Preliminary
Plat is just for the current subdivision and is not considering the future development of the
property behind the church, including the proposed easement onto the McIntire's property.
Mayor Gubler asked if anyone else from the public had questions or comments on this agenda
item. No comments made. Mayor Gubler then closed the Public Hearing portion of this item.
Mayor Gubler stated he supports approving the Preliminary Plat, knowing the concerns have
been expressed to the developers. Council Member Wadsworth stated he is hesitant to approve a
Preliminary Plat for a subdivision layout that he has no intention of approving in the future.
Council President Geray stated he believes approving the Preliminary Plat is just the first step in
recognizing the overall goal of the developers and giving them feedback on what needs to be
done in the future for a Final Plat. Council Member Thompson stated he is ok to approve the
Preliminary Plat, but believes there needs to be a stub out to the property to the East on the Final
Plat. Council Member Wadsworth agreed and stated there are certain adjustments the developers
need to make to make this subdivision developable.
Mayor Gubler entertained a motion. Council President Geray made a motion to approve the
Preliminary Plat for Elim Estates based on tonight's discussion. Council Member Thompson
seconded the motion. A role call vote was taken:
Council President Geray: YES Council Member Wadsworth: YES
Council Member McNamara: YES Council Member Thompson: YES
Public Hearing — Variance Application, Eagle Rock Engineering; Variance for Elim
Estates relating to the length of the road allowed for permanent dead-end streets as stated
in Iona City Code § 10-1-17(B)(4) — Mayor Gubler stated this was discussed during the
previous discussion of the Preliminary Plat. Attorney Rawlings stated the Variance should be
presented with the Final Plat instead. Attorney Rawlings continued and read aloud the Variance
chapter of the Iona City Code. Council President Geray stated it would not be prudent to vote on
the Variance at this time and suggested tabling it until the Final Plat is submitted. Mr. Thompson
stated he was told by Clerk West to submit the Variance Application at this time. Attorney
Rawlings stated the Council can approve it with conditions, deny it or table it. Mr. Thompson
said he would be open to any advice and direction from the Council.
Council President Geray recommended tabling this Variance Application until a Final Plat is
submitted. Mayor Gubler and all Council Members agreed.
Public Hearing — Rezoning Application, Scott Kelly; Rezoning from Commercial (C) to
Single Family Residential (R-1) for a vacant lot on Main Street, between Hansen Avenue
and Iona Road — Scott Kelly approached the podium and stated they are interested in changing
this property into Residential (R-1) rather than Commercial and splitting it into two lots. He
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continued and said it is surrounded by residential homes and they have faced conflict in the past
to do the desired commercial business. Mayor Gubler asked if there is sufficient frontage space
for two lots. Mr. Kelly stated there is 196 total feet of frontage and the City Code requires 85'
per lot. Mr. Kelly continued and stated the total area is 3/4 of an acre, so both lots would meet
the 1/3 -acre minimum requirement.
Mayor Gubler opened the Public Hearing portion of this agenda item and asked if anyone from
the public would like to express their concerns or support.
Larie Elliott stated she owns the property next to this lot on Main Street. She continued and
stated she understands that City Council has tough decisions to make that can impact the City for
many years. She explained they bought a commercial building on Iona Road that has water
connected to two nearby homes. This was a decision made by past City officials that impacted
them directly when water flooded their building. Mrs. Elliott stated she does not think Main
Street needs to have more houses. She continued and stated Main Street was designated as a
Commercial zone to preserve a historic Main Street. She stated this is one of the only vacant lots
left on Main Street and it is an opportunity for a new business to come to the City. She continued
and said once the City gives away Main Street to allow more homes, it is impossible to get it
back. Mayor Gubler agreed that in the past the City designated Main Street as a Commercial area
of the City.
Mayor Gubler asked if anyone else from the public would like to approach the Council on this
agenda item. No response. Mayor Gubler then closed the Public Hearing portion.
Attorney Rawlings read Idaho State Code § 67-65-11 regarding Zoning Changes and
requirements. He discussed the Comprehensive Plan and the intention for the future growth areas
of the City. Attorney Rawlings continued and stated two blocks of Main Street are zoned
Commercial, so all the homes there are non -conforming. Council Member Wadsworth stated Mr.
Kelly purchased this property with the intention of doing a specific type of business that was
denied by the City Council because it was undesirable in that location. Council Member
Wadsworth continued and stated Mr. Kelly owns this property and has already been denied for
his business proposal. He does not feel justified in telling the owner of the property that homes
are also undesirable in that location. Mayor Gubler stated he does not think Iona represents
commercial businesses. It is geared more towards homes and identifies as a "bedroom
community".
Council Member Thompson stated on the zoning map, this entire block of Main Street was zoned
Commercial to designate a location for businesses and eventually phase out the residences
located there. He continued and stated if this lot is changed to R-1, it will change the long-term
goal for Main Street. Mayor Gubler agreed and stated the Comprehensive Plan was voted on by
the community when it was created, so Main Street was designated by the residents as the most
desirable location for commerce. Council Member Wadsworth stated if this is approved and
houses are built there, it is not impossible for a future developer to come in and change it back to
Commercial. Council President Geray stated he is in favor of allowing this lot to be changed to
Residential. He does not think they will ever have one use for this property that is satisfying to
everyone. He continued and stated it is a good fit for new homes.
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Mayor Gubler entertained a motion. Council Member Wadsworth made a motion to approve the
Rezoning Application for Scott Kelly from Commercial to Single Family Residential (R-1) for
the vacant lot on Main Street between Hansen Avenue and Iona Road. Council Member
McNamara seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken:
Council President Geray: YES Council Member Wadsworth: YES
Council Member McNamara: YES Council Member Thompson: YES
Ordinance to Amend Iona City Code § 7-1-1, pertaining to Health, Safety and Building
Codes (Ord. 249-01-21) — Attorney Rawlings explained the Association of Idaho Cities sent out
an email stating the State of Idaho has updated the required building standards by adopting the
2018 Residential Building Code and the 2015 International Building Code. This change requires
the City to update the Building Codes in the City Code that will now be enforced by the City.
Council President Geray stated there is nothing the City can do if the State of Idaho has adopted
the updated standards. Attorney Rawlings agreed.
Mayor Gubler entertained a motion. Council Member Thompson made a motion to approve
Ordinance Amendment to Iona City Code 7-1-1, where it states the codes implying 2015 be
changed to 2018, pertaining to Health, Safety and Building Codes. Council Member Thompson
also made a motion to dispense with the rule of reading the proposed Ordinance in full and on
three separate occasions. Council Member Wadsworth seconded the motion. A roll call vote was
taken:
Council President Geray: YES Council Member Wadsworth: YES
Council Member McNamara: YES Council Member Thompson: YES
STAFF REPORTS: Assistant Clerk Farrens stated nothing to report from the Clerk's Office.
Director Prouse stated nothing to report.
Lieutenant Casper from Bonneville County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) stated Deputy Chris
Williams is still the full-time officer assigned to the City of Iona. He also introduced Sergeant
Jed Ashbocker as the direct supervisor for Deputy Williams on items related to the City of Iona.
He continued and stated Deputy Williams will still be available and will attend all City Council
Meetings. However, either Sgt. Ashbocker or himself will also frequently attend City Council
Meetings and will be available if Deputy Williams is unavailable for the daily calls.
Council Member Wadsworth stated nothing to report.
Council President Geray stated he would like to draft a letter to the local legislators pertaining to
the proposed state bill that would no longer require public hearing notices to be published in the
newspaper. He continued and stated this is an unnecessary expense for the City as most people
can obtain these notices via other outlets, such as the website and City newsletter. He stated he
would like to have the letter printed on City letterhead and signed by the Council. All Council
Members agreed.
Council Member Thompson confirmed he has a meeting set up the following day with a resident
in Iona that owns a sod farm, to discuss the sod expense for the new Country Haven Park.
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Council Member Thompson also started a discussion regarding the P&Z Meetings and having
access to the information regarding their decisions sooner. Assistant Clerk Farrens stated the
P&Z Meetings are less than one week prior to the City Council Meetings. Mayor Gubler
approved Assistant Clerk Farrens to work additional hours during the week of P&Z to finish and
send out the minutes earlier.
Council Member McNamara reported the Iona Historical Museum board members have
informed her the building will be paid for by individual citizens. She asked if the City would still
be able to mow the lawn at the museum. Mayor Gubler stated he has no problem offering that
service. He also stated the City will continue to not charge them for water. However, the
museum does need to research who is paying their sewer bill.
Mayor Gubler stated the City has been approved to use $38,000 of CARES Act funds to upgrade
the audio-visual system in the Council Chambers. Mayor Gubler continued and explained the
options for placement of the projector and screen. Council Members all agreed to have the screen
behind the Mayor's chair with a short throw projector.
SUGGESTED AGENDA ITEMS: Attorney Rawlings questioned whether the City wants to
address the Small Subdivision requirements at a future meeting. Mayor Gubler stated he thinks
the City Council should be able to impose conditions on subdivisions that are less than 5 lots and
thinks it should be a topic of future discussion.
Meeting Adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
COUNCIL APPROVED: February 16, 2021
Dan Gub er, Mayor
ATTEST:
eri West, City Clerk/Treasurer
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City of Iona Check Register - Iona Page: 1
Check Issue Dates: 1/1/2021 - 1/31/2021 Feb 11, 2021 10:16AM
Report Criteria:
Report type: Summary
GL Period Check Issue Date Check Number
Payee
Description GL Account Amount
01/21 01/04/2021 18093
01/21 01/04/2021 18094
01/21 01/05/2021 18095
01/21 01/05/2021 18096
01/21 01/05/2021 18097
01/21 01/05/2021 18098
01/21 01/05/2021 18099
01/21 01/05/2021 18100
01/21 01/11/2021 18101
01/21 01/11/2021 18102
01/21 01/12/2021 18104
01/21 01/12/2021 18105
01/21 01/12/2021 18106
01/21 01/12/2021 18107
01/21 01/12/2021 18108
01/21 01/12/2021 18109
01/21 01/12/2021 18110
01/21 01/12/2021 18111
01/21 01/12/2021 18112
01/21 01/12/2021 18113
01/21 01/12/2021 18114
01/21 01/12/2021 18115
01/21 01/12/2021 18116
01/21 01/12/2021 18117
01/21 01/12/2021 18118
01/21 01/25/2021 18119
01/21 01/25/2021 18120
01/21 01/25/2021 18121
01/21 01/26/2021 18126
01/21 01/26/2021 18127
01/21 01/26/2021 18128
01/21 01/26/2021 18129
01/21 01/26/2021 18130
01/21 01/26/2021 18131
01/21 01/26/2021 18132
01/21 01/26/2021 18133
01/21 01/26/2021 18134
01/21 01/26/2021 18135
01/21 01/26/2021 18136
01/21 01/26/2021 18137
01/21 01/26/2021 18138
01/21 01/26/2021 18139
Grand Totals:
Summary by General Ledger Account Number
CITY OF IONA
LANDON EXCAVATING, INC.
BONNEVILLE COUNTY SHERIFF
DIVISION OF BUILDING SAFETY
LANDON EXCAVATING, INC.
PORTER'S OFFICE PRODUCTS
PSI ENVIRONMENTAL
VERIZON WIRELESS
ALLEN ELDRIDGE
GREG MCBRIDE
HEIDI GUMMOW
BONNEVILLE CO. SOLID WASTE
CHEMSEARCH
COMMERCIAL TIRE
CONRAD & BISCHOFF INC.
H.D. FOWLER CO.
INTERMOUNTAIN GAS CO.
LANDON EXCAVATING, INC.
NETBACK, LLC
PORTER'S OFFICE PRODUCTS
ROCKY MOUNTAIN BOILER, INC.
SCREEN GRAPHICS, INC.
USABLUEBOOK
AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION
DOME TECHNOLOGY
LAWRENCE PERRY
DOME TECHNOLOGY
dBTronix, LLC
ALLEN ELDRIDGE
BLACKFOOT
BMC WEST LLC
BONNEVILLE COUNTY PROSECUTOR'S OFF
DIGLINE, INC.
FALLS PLUMBING SUPPLY, INC.
FORSGREN ASSOCIATES, INC.
HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES
POST REGISTER
R & R ELECTRIC, INC.
ROCKY MTN. POWER
SPARKLIGHT
TETON MICROBIOLOGY LAB
WEX BANK
GL Account
Debit Credit Proof
01-1075
01-2010
10-2010
4.74 .00 4.74
.00 4.74- 4.74-
.00 80,940.93- 80,940.93 -
City water usage/bill
EMERGENCY WATER SYSTEM
FY2021 1st Quarter Contract Pay
ELEVATOR ANNUAL CERTIFICA
Water Line Repair- Scoresby
Office supplies
Dumpster-3548 N. Main
Cell phones- Zech
Building inspections
Mechanical Inspections
Reimbursement for Recreation Su
County Dump refuse
Boiler water treatment program
Tires
Diesel Fuel -Dyed
Blue Staking flags
Natural gas well generator
Main Line Repair- 5168 Denning
Data Backup 5GB
Custom Envelopes
Boiler Service call
City Button Ups
No Lead Sampling Stations (6)
Membership Dues
Iona North Water Tank Project
REFUND WATER OVERPAYMEN
Iona North Water Tank Project
50% Deposit AN Upgrade Council
Building inspections
TELEPHONE
Wood Dowel
QRTLY RETAINER SERVICES
ANNUAL CONTRACT FEE
Eye Wash Faucet
Elim Estates & Sunrise Acres Revi
Mailboxes
Public Hearing Notice
Well #1 electrical repair
Street Lights
Internet- Shop
Water tests
Public Works-Dsl
104710
514710
104680
104710
514710
104150
104710
104710
104720
104720
104950
514710
514710
104710
104710
514710
514175
514710
104150
104150
104710
104150
514710
514710
514820
011075
514820
104820
104720
104150
104710
104680
514710
104710
104163
104710
104155
514710
104175
514150
514710
104710
539.00
500.00
53, 000.00
100.00
850.70
819.67
114.91
253.76
1,500.00
120.00
624.87
15.00
204.17
74.95
131.24
60.00
1,086.10
570.70
75.00
59.83
2,443.40
90.10
4,229.70
377.00
128,686.92
4.74
128,415.30
16,300.33
2,000.00
171.28
1.99
300.00
218.40
128.49
615.00
333.86
367.92
242.75
2,466.77
157.05
84.00
384.69
348,719.59
M = Manual Check, V = Void Check
City of Iona
Check Register - Iona
Page: 2
Check Issue Dates: 1/1/2021 - 1/31/2021 Feb 11, 2021 10:16AM
GL Account
Debit Credit Proof
Grand Totals:
Dated:
10-41-50 845.36 .00 845.36
10-41-55 367.92 .00 367.92
10-41-63 307.50 .00 307.50
10-41-75 2,207.46 .00 2,207.46
10-46-80 53,300.00 .00 53,300.00
10-47-10 3,284.63 .00 3,284.63
10-47-20 3,661.43 .00 3,661.43
10-48-20 16,300.33 .00 16,300.33
10-49-50 666.30 .00 666.30
51-2010 .00 267,773.92- 267,773.92-
51-41-50 610.43 .00 610.43
51-41-75 1,345.41 .00 1,345.41
51-41-80 307.50 .00 307.50
51-47-10 8,408.36 .00 8,408.36
51-48-20 257,102.22 .00 257,102.22
348,719.59 348,719.59- .00
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Report Criteria:
Report type: Summary
M = Manual Check, V = Void Check