HomeMy Public PortalAboutMinutes_City Council Regular Meeting_06282022 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
IONA CITY HALL
JUNE 28,2022—7:00 P.M.
PRESENT: Mayor Dan Gubler, Council President Rob Geray, Council Member Michael
Thompson, Council Member Evan Mann, City Attorney Andrew Rawlings, Public Works
Director Zech Prouse and City Clerk/Treasurer Keri West.
ABSENT: Council Member Peter Wadsworth.
VISITORS: Steven Ellsworth, Brian Smaka, Ryan Loftus, Mary French, James West and Todd
Brewington.
Mayor Gubler welcomed everyone and Director Prouse 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 May 24,
2022 were reviewed. Council reviewed the finance reports for the period ending May 31, 2022
(67% of the fiscal year elapsed). The City had $2,470,123.26 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:
Public Hearing — Final Plat Application, Development Agreement & Annexation
Agreement; Ellsworth & Associates, PLLC; Harvest Cove; a Subdivision located on the
North side of Iona Road to the East of the Elim Estates Subdivision — Mayor Gubler asked
Director Prouse for his input on this development. Director Prouse stated the improvement
drawings were revised and resubmitted prior to the meeting tonight, so they have not been
reviewed. He continued and stated the Final Plat and Annexation Agreement appear to be correct
and have been reviewed and seem to meet the requirements set by the City. He stated the City
did request revisions and the developer has made those corrections on the latest version. Council
President Geray asked if this application is adequately ready for the Council to review and
approve if certain items have yet to be reviewed. Director Prouse stated the only item that needs
to be reviewed is the improvement drawings and that is to address minor adjustments the City
requested after the first version was submitted. Attorney Rawlings stated he drafted the
Annexation Agreement and it has been sent to all parties on behalf of the City and stated
everyone has agreed to the current version. He continued and stated the developer received the
most recent version today with 4 minor adjustments and did not foresee any issues. However, he
did advise the Council that if approval is granted tonight for the Final Plat, it would need to be
contingent upon the execution of the Annexation Agreement. Clerk West also confirmed the
final versions of these documents are in the Council's electronic packet.
Mayor Gubler asked James West, Planning & Zoning Commission (P&Z) Chairman, what P&Z
has voted on this agenda item. Chairman West stated the P&Z did recommend approval to the
City Council. Mayor Gubler stated the improvement drawings will become recorded documents
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with Bonneville County. Director Prouse stated the as-built drawings are the documents that will
be recorded, not the original improvement drawings. Director Prouse then stated the Final Plat
and Annexation Agreement could be approved tonight contingent upon the improvement
drawings being reviewed and approved.
Mayor Gubler asked if anyone had any questions. Clerk West stated she did speak with one
resident that expressed concern over the irrigation ditch that runs along the North side of the
development because it does not appear on the Final Plat. Director Prouse stated that is addressed
in the Annexation Agreement and all current users of the irrigation ditch will still have access to
said ditch. P&Z Chairman West stated the P&Z did express concern over the irrigation ditch
under the road and whether it would have safety features for children. Director Prouse stated that
is one of the items that was recognized and required revision on the most recent version of the
improvement drawings.
Mayor Gubler stated this is a Public Hearing and asked the audience if anyone would like to
address the Council regarding this application. Steve Ellsworth of Ellsworth and Associates, 253
1 St Street, Idaho Falls, approached the podium and stated he is representing the land owner. He
requested the Council to conditionally approve the Final Plat and Annexation Agreement tonight
so they can continue and not be required to attend another meeting for the improvement
drawings.
Ryan Loftus of Aspen Engineering, 743 S. Capital Ave, Idaho Falls, approached the podium and
reiterated Mr. Ellsworth's request.
Mayor Gubler then closed the Public Hearing portion of this agenda item.
Mayor Gubler entertained a motion. Council Member Thompson made a motion to approve the
Final Plat Application for Harvest Cove in condition of approval by the City Engineer and
Director Prouse for the improvement drawings and with the mutual acceptance of the
Annexation Agreement. Council President Geray seconded the motion. A roll call vote was
taken:
Council President Geray: YES Council Member Thompson: YES
Council Member Mann: YES
Approval of Water Rights Lease Agreement with the City of Pocatello — Mayor Gubler
stated this is the yearly renewal money of the lease agreement with the City of Pocatello to avoid
having them reducing or eliminating our water rights. Attorney Rawlings stated this is a
favorable mitigation agreement for the City compared to other water situations that have
presented themselves in other areas. He continued and stated the amount due this year$3,043.04.
Clerk West stated this is a lesser amount than last year.
Mayor Gubler entertained a motion. Council Member Mann made a motion to approve the Water
Rights Lease Agreement with the City of Pocatello for the amount of $3,043.04. Council
Member Thompson seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion carried.
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Application for Fireworks Permit for Public Display; James West — James West of 5281 E.
Elliott Street approached the podium and stated over the last 6 years he has participated in a
neighborhood firework show and it has grown year after year. He continued and stated it has
become an annual event where neighbors all pitch in for the fireworks and many people
participate. Mr. West stated this year he has had a few more people request to join so he thought
it would be appropriate to get permission from the City Council to organize a public display of
fireworks at the Iona City Park. He continued and stated he feels it would be safer to do it in the
park rather than a neighborhood street. Mr. West continued and stated he has a few donors that
have contributed money for the fireworks and feels it would be a fun show for anyone that wants
to watch it at the park. Mr. West stated he has spoken with Tyler Gebs, our area's Commissioner
for the Bonneville County Fire District, and he has requested the Ammon Fire Department to
have a truck on call. Mr. West said he was also advised to call Bonneville County Dispatch to
notify them of the show if any calls of concern come in at that time. Council Member Mann
asked when the show will take place. Mr. West stated it will occur on Sunday, July 3rd at
sundown. He then stated the largest fireworks that they would be lighting off have a radius of
approximately 200 feet. Council President Geray asked Deputy Randall if there are any statutes
against this type of show or any requirements that need to be met. Deputy Randall stated a
firework technician is required, whether that is at the professional level, or the local fire
department. He continued and stated if the fire department has been made aware and is on call,
he would not have any issues with approving the show. Deputy Randall also stated he will be on
shift that evening and will be present in case of emergency. Mr. West stated as a safety
precaution he would like to connect to the water at the south shelter to have a hose ready for
emergencies. Council Member Mann asked where the fireworks would be lit from. Mr. West
stated from the infield of the south baseball field. He continued and stated he has a table he built
with galvanized pipes to launch the mortars from for safety reasons. He also stated he will not
allow anyone under the age of 21 to light fireworks off for the show and spectators will be a
minimum of 50 feet away from the launch area. Council President Geray asked what the City's
liability would be if a firework gets blown into the wind and causes a house fire. Attorney
Rawlings stated there is no guarantee that someone would not try to sue the City in that type of
situation,but if the City is not actively involved it would be difficult to include them in a lawsuit.
Mayor Gubler stated if something did happen and the City was deemed liable, the City's
insurance would cover it.
Council President Geray stated he has never seen this type of permit requested so he did review
the City Code chapter associated with this permit and believes Mr. West has met all of the
requirements. He then asked if this application already existed or was drafted for this specific
event. Attorney Rawlings stated it is an existing application he created last year when he updated
all of the applications for the City Office. Council Member Mann expressed concern about
complaints from nearby residents. Mr. West stated they plan to begin the show as soon as it gets
dark and will finish as quickly as possible. Mayor Gubler asked Mr. West if he agrees to the
condition that no fireworks are to be lit after 11:15pm. Mr. West agreed. Clerk West asked if the
City needs to distribute flyers to notify nearby residents. Mayor Gubler declined because it is a
private event and not run by the City. Council Member Thompson asked Director Prouse if he
had any concerns. Director Prouse stated he is only concerned about cleanup. Mr. West stated
they will do their best to clean up the garbage after the show and will go back to the park the
next morning to pick up any garbage that remains.
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Mayor Gubler entertained a motion. Council Member Thompson made a motion to approve the
application for a Fireworks Permit for Public Display for James West at the Iona City Park near
the baseball field. Council Member Mann seconded the motion. All in favor, motion carried.
STAFF REPORTS: Clerk West reported she attended the Association of Idaho Cities (AIC)
annual conference last week in Boise with 4 members of the Mayor's Youth Advisory Council
(MYAC) and it was a great event. She then stated MYAC is a great opportunity and encouraged
any youth in the area to join for the upcoming school year. Clerk West then reported the City has
now received the second payment of American Rescue Plan Act(ARPA) funds.
Director Prouse reported the new toilets have been installed and the asphalt is complete for the
basketball court in the City Park. He continued and stated the work on the tennis court project is
ongoing.
Deputy Randall stated there has been an increase in crime including theft from work sites and a
few felonies. He continued and stated there have been sexual assault cases, but the suspects do
not live in Iona.
Council Member Thompson and Attorney Rawlings stated nothing to report.
Council Member Mann requested the City reinforce the new ordinance that prohibits dogs at City
events including recreation. He continued and stated that message is still not getting out and sees
dogs at all recreation games throughout the week. Mayor Gubler stated the signs have not been
posted in the park yet and enforcement will begin when the signs are posted. Council President
Geray stated the ordinance has already been passed, so as a City we can inform people in the
park about this new ordinance when we see them with dogs at recreation events. Council
Member Mann stated he will contact the Recreation Director and advise him to notify all of the
coaches and have them spread the word to their team's parents. Mayor Gubler agreed to this
course of action.
Council President Geray stated he and Mayor Gubler worked on the Request for Proposals (RFP)
for fiber with the City Engineer after meeting with a few of the potential companies. Clerk West
confirmed the RFP has been published with a submission deadline of July 14t , which is prior to
the next City Council Meeting on July 19th
SUGGESTED AGENDA ITEMS: Council Member Mann requested to discuss people parking
in the public right-of-way as well as over sidewalks at the next Council meeting.
Meeting Adjourned at 7:46 p.m.
COUNCIL APPROVED: July 19, 2022
Dan Gubler,Mayor
ATTEST:
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eri West, City Clerk/Treasurer
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GL Period Check Issue Date Check Number Payee Description GL Account Amount
06/22 06/02/2022 19296 CITY OF IONA City water usage/bill 104711 539.00
06/22 06/02/2022 19297 DUMP-IT,INC. Spring clean-up dumpsters 104711 172.56
06/22 06/02/2022 19298 IDAHO TRAFFIC SAFETY,INC. Hydrant Signs 514710 720.00
06/22 06/02/2022 19299 SCREEN GRAPHICS,INC. Baseball/Softball Shirts 104955 8,657.74
06/22 06/02/2022 19300 SUNNYSIDE GARDENS Flowers for City Building Pots 514710 182.97
06/22 06/07/2022 19301 BMC WEST LLC Splash Pad parts 104712 40.25
06/22 06/07/2022 19302 C-A-L-RANCH STORES Boots 514710 199.99
06/22 06/07/2022 19303 ERIKS NORTH AMERICA,INC. Addti Splash Pad Parts 104712 48.01
06/22 06/07/2022 19304 FALLS PLUMBING SUPPLY,INC. Splash Pad Parts 104712 229.79
06/22 06/07/2022 19305 Holly Plunkett REFUND FOR PITCHING MACH! 103750 48.00
06/22 06/07/2022 19306 INTERMOUNTAIN GAS CO. Natural gas-heating 104175 306.82
06/22 06/07/2022 19307 LANDON EXCAVATING,INC. Break out Concrete Rockwood/Da 514710 1,750.00
06/22 06/07/2022 19308 Nutrien Ag Solutions Ag Solution for Parks 104712 2,730.00
06/22 06/07/2022 19309 PC PLUS Office IT Services 104150 168.75
06/22 06/07/2022 19310 PSI ENVIRONMENTAL Dumpster-3548 N.Main 104711 234.33
06/22 06/07/2022 19311 VERIZON WIRELESS Cell phones-Randy 104955 296.70
06/22 06/07/2022 19312 WESTERN RECYCLING-CURBSIDE Recycling bin 104711 51.00
06/22 06/08/2022 19313 BRYCE STUCK! REIMBURSEMENT FOR IDOPL 514165 20.00
06/22 06/09/2022 19314 FALLS PLUMBING SUPPLY,INC. Shop Supplies 514710 208.11
06/22 06/09/2022 19315 INTERMOUNTAIN GAS CO. Natural gas well generator 514175 11.65
06/22 06/09/2022 19316 MEL'S LOCK&KEY Duplicate keys made 104711 5.60
06/22 06/09/2022 19317 SUNNYSIDE GARDENS Additional flowers for City Building 514710 127.73
06/22 06/13/2022 19318 GREG MCBRIDE Mech&Plumbing Inspections 104720 795.00
06/22 06/13/2022 19319 ALLEN ELDRIDGE Building Inspections 104720 6,000.00
06/22 06/13/2022 19320 JEFFREY PETTINGILL REFUND WATER OVERPAYMEN 011075 32.67
06/22 06/14/2022 19322 BEN GONZALES REFUND WATER OVERPAYMEN 011075 40.37
06/22 06/14/2022 19323 BMC WEST LLC Concrete mix 104711 253.43
06/22 06/14/2022 19324 CHEMSEARCH Contract Water Treatment Progra 514710 210.29
06/22 06/14/2022 19325 DIGLINE,INC. Utility Locator Monthly Fee 514710 86.02
06/22 06/14/2022 19326 FORSGREN ASSOCIATES,INC. BMPO&Fiber RFP 104163 1,322.50
06/22 06/14/2022 19327 IDAHO TRAFFIC SAFETY,INC. U-Channel Post 514710 250.00
06/22 06/14/2022 19328 SCREEN GRAPHICS,INC. Additional Baseball Shirts 104955 628.60
06/22 06/14/2022 19329 SOUTHCO METALS LLC Splash Pad Materials 104712 140.30
06/22 06/14/2022 19330 REX POTTORFF REFUND WATER OVERPAYMEN 011075 49.00
06/22 06/14/2022 19331 VANESSA GRAHAM REFUND WATER OVERPAYMEN 011075 6.32
06/22 06/16/2022 19332 AM SEWER SERVICE Pumped Park Bathroom 104712 340.00
06/22 06/16/2022 19333 AMERICAN CONSTRUCTION SUPPLY&REN Vulkem Sealant 104711 254.09
06/22 06/16/2022 19334 BLACKFOOT COMMUNICATIONS TELEPHONE 514150 173.55
06/22 06/16/2022 19335 NETBACK,LLC Data Backup 5GB 104150 75.00
06/22 06/16/2022 19336 ROCKY MTN.POWER Street Lights 104713 149.26
06/22 06/16/2022 19337 WAXIE SANITARY SUPPLY Toilet paper 104711 69.75
06/22 06/21/2022 19338 A-1 RENTAL-IDAHO FALLS City Park-Porta Potty Rental 104712 310.00
06/22 06/21/2022 19339 APG WEST PAYMENT PH-Harvest Cove Plat&Annexati 104155 76.44
06/22 06/21/2022 19340 BONNEVILLE COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS Sign Replacement 104713 71.50
06/22 06/21/2022 19341 CONRAD&BISCHOFF INC. Diesel Fuel-Dyed 514710 1,311.84
06/22 06/21/2022 19342 HOLDEN KIDWELL HAHN&CRAPO P.L.L.C. City Attorney Retainer fees 104160 1,008.00
06/22 06/21/2022 19343 IDAHO BUREAU OF OCCUPATIONAL LICENS Bryce Stucki-Drinking Water Dist 514165 70.00
06/22 06/21/2022 19344 MEL'S LOCK&KEY New Entry Lock 104711 125.00
06/22 06/21/2022 19345 MOUNTAIN WEST RENTALS-IF Concrete Mixer-Country Haven P 104730 288.80
06/22 06/21/2022 19346 ROCKY MTN.POWER Shop 104175 5,344.37
06/22 06/27/2022 19369 ALLEN ELDRIDGE Building Inspections 104720 1,000.00
06/22 06/27/2022 19370 HEATHER MARLEY MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT FO 104760 310.64
06/22 06/27/2022 19371 KERI WEST MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT FO 104165 325.85
06/22 06/27/2022 19372 MOUNTAIN WEST RENTALS-IF Rental Boom 104730 390.50
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GL Period Check Issue Date Check Number Payee Description GLAccount Amount
06/22 06/27/2022 19373 PREMIER PAVING City Park Walking Path 104712 3,200.00
06/22 06/30/2022 19374 BEN GONZALES REFUND WATER OVERPAYMEN 011075 7.00
06/22 06/30/2022 19375 D&S ELECTRICAL SUPPLY CO. Service Charge 104712 97.03
06/22 06/30/2022 19376 ENERGY MANAGEMENT CORPORATION Service Well Generator 514710 1,486.69
06/22 06/30/2022 19377 HK CONTRACTORS,INC. Asphalt for City Park 104712 1,712.13
06/22 06/30/2022 19378 JMSS HOLDINGS REFUND WATER OVERPAYMEN 011075 37.57
06/22 06/30/2022 19379 MOUNTAIN WEST LLC Parks-Playground chips 104712 1,560.00
06/22 06/30/2022 19380 NAPAAUTO PARTS 15W40,Silicone&Motor Cleaner 104711 56.25
06/22 06/30/2022 19381 NEXGEN PROPERTIES REFUND WATER OVERPAYMEN 011075 49.00
06/22 06/30/2022 19382 ROCKY MTN.POWER Well#5 514175 1,637.84
06/22 06/30/2022 19383 SPARKLIGHT Internet-Office 104150 158.89
06/22 06/30/2022 19384 TETON MICROBIOLOGY LAB Water tests 514710 84.00
06/22 06/30/2022 19385 WESTERN STATES EQUIPMENT CAT Backhoe Maintenance 514710 740.51
06/22 06/30/2022 19386 WEX BANK Fuel for Dump Truck 104711 1,166.80
Grand Totals: 50,251.80
Summary by General Ledger Account Number
GLAccount Debit Credit Proof
01-1075 221.93 .00 221.93
01-2010 .00 221.93- 221.93-
10-2010 .00 37,467.78- 37,467.78-
10-37-50 48.00 .00 48.00
10-41-50 444.69 .00 444.69
10-41-55 76.44 .00 76.44
10-41-60 1,008.00 .00 1,008.00
10-41-63 1,322.50 .00 1,322.50
10-41-65 325.85 .00 325.85
10-41-75 363.08 .00 363.08
10-47-11 3,748.57 .00 3,748.57
10-47-12 10,675.16 .00 10,675.16
10-47-13 1,301.51 .00 1,301.51
10-47-20 7,836.35 .00 7,836.35
10-47-30 679.30 .00 679.30
10-47-60 310.64 .00 310.64
10-49-55 9,327.69 .00 9,327.69
51-2010 .00 12,562.09- 12,562.09-
51-41-50 229.50 .00 229.50
51-41-65 90.00 .00 90.00
51-41-75 5,789.63 .00 5,789.63
51-47-10 6,452.96 .00 6,452.96
Grand Totals: 50,251.80 50,251.80- .00
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