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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
IONA COMMUNITY CENTER
DECEMBER 15, 2015 — 5:30 P.M.
PRESENT: Mayor Brad Andersen, Attorney Dale Storer, Council Member Rob Geray, Council
President Dan Gubler, Council Member Kathy McNamara, Council Member Dan Garren,
Officer Karl Bowcutt, and City Clerk Shara Roberts.
ABSENT: Public Works Director Zech Prouse, Building Inspector Allen Eldridge,
Treasurer/Deputy Clerk Amy Sullivan, and Public Works Laborer Bryce Stucki.
VISITORS: Ryan Walker, Rick Miller, Marvin Fielding, and The Bowcutt Family.
Mayor Andersen welcomed everyone and Council Member Garren led with the Pledge of
Allegiance. A roll call was taken to open the meeting.
Consent Agenda: Council Minutes and Work Meeting Minutes of November 17, 2015 had been
reviewed. Council reviewed the finance reports for the period ending November 30, 2015 (17%
of the fiscal year elapsed). The City had $1,006,181.95 in the bank and routine bills had been
paid.
Mayor Andersen entertained a motion. Council President Gubler moved to add to the agenda the
approval of Karl Bowcutt as the new Chief of Police for the City of Iona. Council Member
Garren seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
Mayor Andersen entertained a motion. Council President Gubler moved to add to the agenda
Keller Associates water tank update and approval. Council Member McNamara seconded the
motion. All were in favor, motion carried.
Mayor Andersen clarified agenda item 5C should be an update on the Water Committee.
Mayor Andersen entertained a motion. Council Member Garren moved to approve the consent
agenda. Council Member McNamara seconded the motion. All were in favor, motion carried.
Items of Business:
Keller Associates Water Tank Update & Approval: Marvin Fielding presented a couple of
roofing material samples for the water tank rehabilitation project. Tri-State Roofing did a
proposal and they recommended an elastic membrane that adheres to the roof. It comes with an
18 year warranty. Upon expiration Tri-State Roofing would come back out pressure wash it and
it would be good for another 18 years.
Council President Dan Gubler inquired how the material is applied. Mr. Fielding explained they
come out and seal the cracks, pressure wash the roof, and then apply the membrane and fabric.
Total cost of this installation would be $19,000. If you added the 1 inch foam insulation it would
cost $27,000.
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The second material option is similar to a truck bed lining and comes with a 25 year warranty
that can be extended every five years. Total cost be would approximately $54,000.
Mr. Fielding reported the other item he wanted to present to the City is a possible grant
opportunity, and introduced Rock Miller with the East Central Idaho Planning and Development
Association (ECIPDA).
Mr. Miller explained historically the Idaho Community Development Block Grant has been
pretty competitive to receive. However, currently there isn't as many projects state wide. For
example, The City of Ririe was recently awarded the grant, and spent $120,000 for the match
requirement and received $350,000. This allowed them to leverage their money and help fund
some of their urgent needs.
Mr. Miller reported currently the City does not qualify for the low to moderate income level that
is used to determine eligibility for the Idaho Community Development Block Grant. If the City
would like to consider applying for the grant next November, they would need to complete a
community survey. The survey could be completed in approximately two months and would cost
approximately $4,000. If the City did meet the low to moderate income level and pursued the
grant ECIPDA would complete the grant application process and it would bump the total cost up
to approximately $8,000.
Council Member Garren inquired what the lifespan of the survey was. Mr. Miller explained the
survey is good for 5 years. Council Member Garren commented that it makes sense to see if the
City qualifies for the grant. It could substantially cut the bill for some of the larger City projects
between now and the next 5 years.
Mr. Miller explained the survey does need a 75% return rate. Before the survey would be
completed they would send out a letter to educate the community explaining why the information
is being gathered to help determine if the City is eligible to for this particular grant.
Council President Gubler commented he supports moving forward with the survey. However, for
the current water tank rehabilitation project he would rather see the City not put it off for a year
and a half.
Mayor Andersen inquired from Mr. Fielding what it would do on the Keller Associates side of
things. Mr. Fielding expressed it wouldn't be a problem to wait on the project. Their company
would simply wrap up from where they are now, and set it aside until the City was ready to move
forward.
Mayor Andersen entertained a motion. Council President Gubler moved to approve a community
survey be completed for the purpose of potentially applying for the Idaho Community Block
Grant. Council Member Garren seconded. Approval of the community survey was approved by a
roll call vote:
Council Member Geray: Yes Council President Gubler: Yes
Council Member Garren: Yes Council Member McNamara: Yes
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