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IONA CITY HALL
APRIL 19,2022—7:00 P.M.
PRESENT: Mayor Dan Gubler, Council President Rob Geray, Council Member Michael
Thompson, Council Member Peter Wadsworth, Council Member Evan Mann, City Attorney
Andrew Rawlings, Public Works Director Zech Prouse and City Clerk/Treasurer Keri West.
ABSENT: None.
VISITORS: Bill Koester, James West, Todd Kennington, Robert Wright, Heather Marley,
Chani Reading, Journee Holdaway and Rebekah Brinkerhoff.
Mayor Gubler welcomed everyone and Clerk West led the Pledge of Allegiance. A roll call was
taken by Clerk West to open the meeting.
CONSENT AGENDA: City Council Work Meeting and Regular Meeting Minutes of March 15,
2022 were reviewed. Council reviewed the finance reports for the period ending March 31, 2022
(50% of the fiscal year elapsed). The City had $2,302,952.40 in the bank and routine bills had
been paid, "Exhibit A".
Mayor Gubler entertained a motion. Council Member Thompson made a motion to approve the
consent agenda as presented. Council Member Wadsworth seconded the motion. All in favor.
Motion carried.
ITEMS OF BUSINESS:
Smoke, Vape & Tobacco Free Parks Proposal; Mayor's Youth Advisory Council —Journee
Holdaway and Chani Reading approached the podium as representatives of the Mayor's Youth
Advisory Council (MYAC). Miss Holdaway stated the MYAC would like to propose to the City
Council to make the City block around the Iona City Park, as well as all current and future parks
in the City, smoke, vape and tobacco free. Miss Reading explained the negative influence this
type of behavior has on the youth in the area and the benefits that would come if this proposal is
approved. She continued and explained the negative health effects of secondhand smoke and
stated this proposal would eliminate that health risk at City parks. Miss Holdaway stated Eastern
Idaho Public Health District 7 has offered to supply all of the signs for the City parks at no cost
to the City. Council Member Mann asked what type of sign would be provided. Miss Holdaway
confirmed they are metal signs. Council Member Wadsworth asked Attorney Rawlings if this
proposal is legal for the City to pass and what type of penalty the City can enforce if passed.
Attorney Rawlings stated Iona City Code 8-1 is already written with rules to regulate the City
parks. He continued and stated this would be an amendment to the current code. Attorney
Rawlings stated the City has already enacted an infraction fee schedule, so enforcement of this
addition to the Code would be included in that. Deputy Randall encouraged the Council to
designate this as an infraction, if passed, to allow for easier enforcement.
Council President Geray congratulated the MYAC on a good, cohesive discussion on this
proposal. He continued and asked them how they would respond to a person that has lived in
Iona for many years and argues their right to smoke in the park as a taxpaying citizen. Miss
Holdaway stated the MYAC is not trying to take away freedoms with this proposal, but would
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like to increase the health and safety of the youth and children in the park as they are the people
that use the park the most.
Council Member Wadsworth asked the MYAC's opinion on creating a designated area in the
park for smoking. Council President Geray and Council Member Mann agreed with this
suggestion. Mayor Gubler asked Clerk West to communicate with surrounding areas to see if
they have designated smoking areas in their City parks. Council President Geray suggested the
MYAC members do this, rather than Clerk West. Mayor Gubler agreed. MYAC members
accepted this suggested. Council President Geray stated he does not believe the Council is
opposed to this proposal, but would like to hear feedback from nearby communities. Mayor
Gubler agreed, but stated his opinion would be to protect the health and rights of everyone using
the parks by restricting smoking and vaping in all areas of the parks. Council President Geray
stated he understands the health benefits, but it is someone's right to smoke and thinks it is
reasonable to designate an area of the park for smoking. He also stated this would help with
enforcement, to direct someone where to go if they argue their right to smoke in the park. Clerk
West expressed her concern with a designated area that is near a residence and how it would
affect that resident. Mayor Gubler thanked the MYAC and encouraged them to do the requested
research and bring their information back to the Council next month.
Discussion with Idaho Falls Public Library —Robert Wright of the Idaho Falls Public Library
(IFPL) approached the podium and stated the contract the City of Iona has with the IFPL requires
an annual update on how the Iona Library is doing. He continued and stated the IFPL actually
contracts with the Bonneville County Library District (BCLD), which then contracts with the
City of Iona to include the Iona Library. Mr. Wright stated the Iona Library was started in the
early 2000s by volunteers. In 2006, the IFPL approached the volunteers and the City of Iona and
offered to manage the library, since the BCLD paid IFPL for services to Bonneville County
residents. He continued and stated they negotiated the contract that the City of Iona would
provide the building, pay for maintenance and all utilities, while the IFPL would manage the
library. Mr. Wright stated there are currently 7,546 items in the Iona Library and has issued over
900 library cards from this location. He continued and stated the Iona Library is open 30
hours/week and checks out over 3,000 items each month. He stated each week there are several
bins delivered full of books and other items transferred from the IFPL. Mr. Wright thanked the
Friends of the Iona Library (FOIL) organization as they have been an integral part of the success
of the Iona Library. He continued and thanks current and past Mayors and Councils for their
willingness to partner with the IFPL to benefit the residents of Iona. Mayor Gubler agreed it is an
integral part of our community and wants it to continue. Mr. Wright stated the BCLD is currently
reviewing their contract with IFPL. He stated if they choose not to renew their contract, the City
of Iona is welcome to discuss and contract directly with the IFPL to keep the Iona Library as is.
Business License Application; Relax & Recover LLC — Todd Kennington approached the
podium and stated he has started a business and is interested in obtaining a Business License to
do business in the City of Iona. He stated he has a 6x10 cargo trailer with an electric massage
chair and air conditioning inside to offer massages. Mr. Kennington stated he has spoken with
the owner of Main Street Sales, located at 3647 N. Main Street, and he has agreed to let him park
his cargo trailer on his property. He continued and stated he has a business license through the
state and is interested in obtaining a business license in Afton. He stated he is also planning on
doing business in Rigby, which does not require a business license. Mr. Kennington stated he
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will have a website set up to allow for online reservations. He continued and stated his goal is to
be a mobile business, but he would like to start out with a specific location to get people familiar
with the business. He stated the prices will range from $15-$30 for massages that range from 15-
60 minutes. Council President Geray asked if the trailer will stay at the location, or if it will be
moving around. Mr. Kennington stated the trailer will be moving to other locations, depending
on when appointments are scheduled, but would stay at this location for all Iona appointments.
Mayor Gubler stated if this is by appointment, there should not be an issue with parking. Council
President Geray asked if the trailer is labeled for the business. Mr. Kennington confirmed the
trailer is marked with names and logos for the business on the outside. Clerk West asked if Mr.
Kennington needs to provide proof of permission by the property owner for the Council to
approve the business license. Attorney Rawlings stated that is not necessary for a business
license, only for a Conditional Use Permit, which is not required for this situation.
Mayor Gubler entertained a motion. Council President Geray made a motion to approve the
Business License Application for Relax & Recover, LLC, as owned by Todd Kennington.
Council Member Wadsworth seconded the motion. All in favor, motion carried.
Ordinance to Enact Iona City Code § 9-1-9 prohibiting the use of engine compression
brakes within City boundaries (Ord. 276-04-22) — Mayor Gubler stated the Council discussed
this at the Work Meeting prior to this meeting. He explained the City has been getting
complaints about certain types of trucks coming through the City at early hours of the morning
and using their loud engine brakes. He continued and stated this is a disturbance and that it is not
necessary to use engine brakes within the city limits, where the speed limits are all 35 mph or
lower.
Mayor Gubler entertained a motion. Council Member Wadsworth made a motion to approve
Ordinance 276-04-22, an Ordinance of the City of Iona, Idaho; enacting a new Section 9-1-9 of
the Iona City Code; prohibiting the use of engine compression brakes (A.K.A. Jake Brakes) or
other loud braking systems within City boundaries; providing for severability; and establishing
an effective date. Council Member Wadsworth also made a motion to dispense with the rule of
reading the proposed ordinance in full and on three separate occasions. Council Member Mann
seconded the motion.
A roll call vote was taken:
Council President Geray: YES Council Member Wadsworth: YES
Council Member Thompson: YES Council Member Mann: YES
Discussion of City Hall Makeover by Hamlet Homes — Clerk West stated sub-contractors for
Hamlet Homes will be here on Wednesday, May 4th, to tear out the front steps to the City
Building. She stated the office will still be open that day,but people will need to come in through
the gym. She continued and stated on Thursday, May 5th, Hamlet Homes will be bringing a bus
of approximately 25 employees from Utah to renovate the foyer area of the City Building,
pouring the front steps and replacing the front handrails. Clerk West continued and stated she has
already communicated with the other tenants in the City Building and has informed them the
entire City Building will need to be closed to the public that day for safety reasons. She also
stated Hamlet Homes has hired Jill's Chicken Shack to cater an employee and community lunch
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that day in front of the City Building, for anyone that would like to come from 12:30pm-2:30pm.
Clerk West stated Hamlet Homes has provided a flyer for the City's Facebook page, and also
asked if the City would send the flyer to all residents with the monthly water bill, to notify them
of the event. Clerk West and Council President Geray agreed it is a reasonable request and is a
large contribution to the City.
STAFF REPORTS: Clerk West stated the May Council Meeting has been pushed back one
week to accommodate voting on May 17th. So, the meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 24th
She also stated the Easter Egg Hunt went well in April and they received a lot of positive
feedback. Council President Geray agreed and stated he felt the Easter Egg Hunt was a huge
success. Clerk West also updated on the success of the Recreation Department and stated they
had 12 teams register for flag football, which is good considering the short notice of a new
league. She also stated the baseball/softball registration is complete and they have approximately
80 teams registered.
Director Prouse stated Elim Estates has tied into the water line on the north end of the
subdivision, through Homer Estates. He continued and stated they are waiting for power poles to
be moved on Iona Road before they can begin the sewer work. Director Prouse stated once that
sewer work begins, Iona Road will be closed and traffic will be detoured through Quaky Aspen
Drive and continued through the Mountain Ridge Subdivision, for up to 2 weeks. Director
Prouse also updated the Council on the tennis court project and stated he is working with the
City Engineer to complete the bid packets to advertise for a contractor to complete the project.
Mayor Gubler stated the tennis courts have already been excavated and the material is being
stored on the parking lot near the new water tank. Director Prouse also updated and stated the
work truck he has ordered is still delayed with an anticipated delivery date of August or
September 2022.
Deputy Randall reported the calls for service are similar to this time last year. He also stated
there was one incident with a stolen car and stolen firearms, which occurred the same night, by
the same group of people. He continued and stated there has been an arrest in that case and
everything has been recovered. Deputy Randall expressed concern regarding contractors leaving
tools and supplies unlocked overnight. Council President Geray suggested contacting them
directly and letting them know.
Council Members Wadsworth, Thompson and Mann all stated nothing to report.
Council President Geray reported Election Day on Tuesday, May 17th, and encouraged everyone
to research the candidates and vote. Clerk West stated Bonneville County Elections did just
complete a major redistricting and encouraged people to verify their new district and where they
will need to go to vote.
Mayor Gubler publicly thanked everyone involved in the Easter Egg Hunt. He continued and
stated it went very well and was a great event. He stated the MYAC youth were there all day to
volunteer and he appreciates them and all volunteers and City staff involved. Mayor Gubler
continued and stated the next large event will be Iona Days and the planning for it is going well
with lots of volunteers. He also stated his appreciation for Rylea Farrens and all she does for the
City events.
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SUGGESTED AGENDA ITEMS: None.
Meeting Adjourned at 7:48 p.m.
COUNCIL APPROVED: May 24, 2022
Dan Gubler, Mayor
ATTEST: n.0/(
Ken West, City Clerk/Treasurer
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City of Iona Check Register-Iona
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Check Issue Dates:4/1/2022-4/30/2022 May 04,2022 01:52PM
Report Criteria:
Report type: Summary
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GL Period Check Issue Date Check Number Payee Description GL Account Amount
04/22 04/04/2022 19163 ALLEN ELDRIDGE Building inspections 104720 8,253.00
04/22 04/04/2022 19164 GREG MCBRIDE Shop-4831 N.Sumise 104720 2,257.24
04/22 04/05/2022 19165 ENERGY MANAGEMENT CORPORATION Service Well#1 Generator 514710 1,782.00
04/22 04/05/2022 19166 ERIKS NORTH AMERICA,INC. Plumbing supplies 514710 196.00
04/22 04/05/2022 19167 NORTHERN TOOL&EQUIPMENT INLINE RAKE 104712 479.99
04/22 04/05/2022 19168 SCREEN GRAPHICS,INC. Event Volunteer Shirts 104770 965.00
04/22 04/05/2022 19169 TETON MICROBIOLOGY LAB Water tests 514710 84.00
04/22 04/11/2022 19170 AAA SEWER SERVICE Pumped Septic tanks at Pioneer P 104712 340.00
04/22 04/11/2022 19171 ALPINE HEATING&AIR CONDITIONING Preventive Maint.service 514710 157.00
04/22 04/11/2022 19172 BONNEVILLE CO.SOLID WASTE County Dump refuse 104711 30.00
04/22 04/11/2022 19173 BONNEVILLE COUNTY SHERIFF FY2022 2nd Quarter Contract Pay 104680 53,065.03
04/22 04/11/2022 19174 C&B OPERATIONS,LLC Street Sweeper Parts 104713 90.13
04/22 04/11/2022 19175 CITY OF IONA City water usage/bill 104711 539.00
04/22 04/11/2022 19176 FALLS PLUMBING SUPPLY,INC. Sprinkler Parts for Parks 104712 294.53
04/22 04/11/2022 19177 FORSGREN ASSOCIATES,INC. BMPO&TAC Meetings 514180 1,365.00
04/22 04/11/2022 19178 INTERMOUNTAIN GAS CO. Natural gas-heating 104175 661.93
04/22 04/11/2022 19179 LANDON EXCAVATING,INC. Screened Topsoil 104712 127.98
04/22 04/11/2022 19180 PSI ENVIRONMENTAL Dumpster 514710 125.70
04/22 04/11/2022 19181 RMT EQUIPMENT Wheel&Tire Turf 104712 322.97
04/22 04/11/2022 19182 THE ROSE SHOP Flowers for Keri West 104150 65.93
04/22 04/11/2022 19183 VERIZON WIRELESS Cell phones-Randy 104955 296.77
04/22 04/11/2022 19184 WATER DISTRICT 120 WMIS 200063&200064 514710 179.00
04/22 04/11/2022 19185 KERI WEST Reimbursement for Easter Suppli 104770 103.89
04/22 04/14/2022 19186 APG WEST PAYMENT Treasurer's 2nd Qtr Report 104155 46.40
04/22 04/14/2022 19187 C-A-L-RANCH STORES Shop Supplies 104711 87.96
04/22 04/14/2022 19188 CHEMSEARCH Contract Water Treatment Progra 514710 210.29
04/22 04/14/2022 19189 GREG MCBRIDE 2977 N.55th Addition 104720 1,436.18
04/22 04/14/2022 19190 NAPAAUTO PARTS 15W40 514710 67.47
04/22 04/14/2022 19191 PORTER'S OFFICE PRODUCTS Custom Envelopes 104150 59.90
04/22 04/14/2022 19192 RMT EQUIPMENT Spindle&Sheaves 104712 334.72
04/22 04/14/2022 19193 SCREEN GRAPHICS,INC. Flag Football Shirts 104955 1,518.00
04/22 04/18/2022 19199 ALLEN ELDRIDGE Shop 4593 Sunrise Lane 104720 10,342.00
04/22 04/20/2022 19200 BLACKFOOT COMMUNICATIONS TELEPHONE 514150 173.63
04/22 04/20/2022 19201 CITY OF IDAHO FALLS TREASURER OFFICE Qtrly Animal Shelter Participation 104690 1,245.00
04/22 04/20/2022 19202 FERGUSON WATERWORKS#1701 Shop Stock 514710 89.28
04/22 04/20/2022 19203 NAPAAUTO PARTS 5W30 Oil,Oil&Air Filters 514710 123.64
04/22 04/20/2022 19204 NETBACK,LLC Data Backup 5GB 104150 75.00
04/22 04/20/2022 19205 RMT EQUIPMENT Lawn mower belt 104712 362.48
04/22 04/20/2022 19206 ROCKY MTN.POWER Shop 104175 1,604.60
04/22 04/20/2022 19207 TACOMA SCREW PRODUCTS,INC. Shop Supplies 514710 1,704.64
04/22 04/20/2022 19208 DAVID MASON REFUND WATER OVERPAYMEN 011075 8.17
04/22 04/20/2022 19209 MICHAEL PACK REFUND WATER OVERPAYMEN 011075 13.07
04/22 04/20/2022 19210 RANDY HOMER REIMBURSEMENT FOR RECRE 104955 32.08
04/22 04/20/2022 19211 CITY OF IDAHO FALLS PARKS&RECREATIO FIELD PAINT FOR FOOTBALL 104955 51.38
04/22 04/21/2022 19212 JIMMY DAVIS REFUND WATER OVERPAYMEN 011075 42.47
04/22 04/25/2022 19213 IDAHO SOD Country Haven Park 104820 4,000.00
04/22 04/25/2022 19214 LANDON EXCAVATING,INC. Screened Topsoil 104712 321.03
04/22 04/25/2022 19215 ROCKY MTN.POWER Street Lights 104713 162.09
04/22 04/25/2022 19216 SPARKLIGHT Internet-Office 104150 158.89
04/22 04/25/2022 19217 TACOMA SCREW PRODUCTS,INC. Hex Screws and Nuts 104711 110.86
04/22 04/25/2022 19218 WEX BANK Fuel for Dump Truck 104711 800.90
04/22 04/25/2022 19219 STATE INSURANCE FUND Workmen's Comp.Policy 104170 8,643.00
04/22 04/28/2022 19220 PORTER'S OFFICE PRODUCTS Toner 104150 663.81
04/22 04/28/2022 19221 ROCKY MTN.POWER Well#5 514175 1,707.02
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Check Issue Dates:4/1/2022-4/30/2022 May 04,2022 01:52PM
GL Period Check Issue Date Check Number Payee Description GLAccount Amount
04/22 04/28/2022 19222 Rylea Fan-ens Reimbursement-Thank Yous and 104770 42.05
04/22 04/28/2022 19223 TATE'S SERVICES Tennis Court Excavation 104820 12,200.00
04/22 04/28/2022 19224 TETON MICROBIOLOGY LAB Water tests 514710 84.00
Grand Totals:
120,304.10
Summary by General Ledger Account Number
GLAccount Debit Credit Proof
01-1075 63.71 .00 63.71
01-2010 .00 63.71- 63.71-
10-2010 .00 110,432.00- 110,432.00-
10-41-50 621.64 .00 621.64
10-41-55 46.40 .00 46.40
10-41-63 955.50 .00 955.50
10-41-70 277.78 .00 277.78
10-41-75 614.75 .00 614.75
10-46-80 53,065.03 .00 53,065.03
10-46-90 1,245.00 .00 1,245.00
10-47-11 2,870.46 .00 2,870.46
10-47-12 2,640.75 .00 2,640.75
10-47-13 2,910.53 .00 2,910.53
10-47-20 23,887.14 .00 23,887.14
10-47-70 1,110.94 .00 1,110.94
10-48-20 16,200.00 .00 16,200.00
10-49-55 3,986.08 .00 3,986.08
51-2010 .00 9,808.39- 9,808.39-
51-41-50 658.24 .00 658.24
51-41-70 2,868.60 .00 2,868.60
51-41-75 2,282.81 .00 2,282.81
51-41-80 409.50 .00 409.50
51-47-10 3,589.24 .00 3,589.24
Grand Totals: 120,304.10 120,304.10- .00
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