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IONA CITY HALL
NOVEMBER 15,2022—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: James West.
Mayor Gubler welcomed everyone, and Council Member Wadsworth led the Pledge of
Allegiance. A roll call was taken by Clerk West to open the meeting.
CONSENT AGENDA: City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of October 18, 2022 and City
Council Special Meeting Minutes of November 3, 2022 were reviewed. Council reviewed the
finance reports for the period ending October 31, 2022 (8% of the fiscal year elapsed). The City
had$2,648,252.52 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:
Appointment of Clint Reading and Reappointment of Ray Hart to Planning & Zoning
Commission—Mayor Gubler stated Clint Reading and his wife own Jill's Chicken Shack and he
comes highly recommended and has experience serving on various boards. Mayor Gubler stated
Mr. Reading worked as a Dean at the College of Eastern Idaho prior to moving to Iona and
opening Jill's Chicken Shack. He continued and stated he has spoken with Mr. Reading and he
seems excited to serve on the City's Planning & Zoning Commission (P&Z). Mayor Gubler
stated Mr. Reading will take the place of Gary Elliott on the P&Z as his term is up and he chose
not to be reappointed. Mayor Gubler also stated Ray Hart has served one term on the P&Z and
chose to continue for a second term. Council President Geray asked James West, P&Z Chairman,
his thoughts on these appointments. Chairman West stated he recommended them to Mayor
Gubler and is happy they have both accepted. Clerk West stated Mr. Reading and Mr. Hart were
both unable to attend tonight's meeting, so she will attend the next P&Z Meeting to swear them
in.
Mayor Gubler entertained a motion. Council Member Wadsworth made a motion to approve
Clint Reading and Ray Hart as Members of the Planning & Zoning Commission for the City of
Iona. Council Member Thompson seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion carried.
Ordinance to Amend Ordinance No. 280-08-22, Appropriations Ordinance for the 2023
Fiscal Year Appropriating Additional Monies of $443,761.33 to reflect accurate fund
balance carryover amounts (Ord. 283-11-22)—Mayor Gubler stated when this Ordinance was
passed in August, the Council agreed to revisit the budget when the numbers have been finalized
for the previous fiscal year. He continued and stated we now have accurate rollover amounts
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from last year, so the budget will be increasing to reflect those amounts. Council President Geray
stated part of those carryover funds will be used to buy a new dump truck and will be split
between the General Fund and the Water Fund. He continued and stated some of the carryover
funds from the Water Fund will be used to pay an additional payment on the water bond. Council
President Geray also verified that carryover funds for the Recreation Department were not
included in the total General Fund carryover funds. Clerk West confirmed the funds that carried
over for the Recreation Department were separated from the General Fund carryover balance.
She continued and explained the Recreation Director raised the registration fees last year and did
not expense that much in hopes of saving the rest for a larger project in the future. Clerk West
continued and stated the Recreation budget typically does not carryover from one year to the
next, but she felt it was appropriate because there was approximately $23,000 in unexpended
revenue that was brought in specifically for Recreation and should be used by Recreation. Clerk
West also stated this amended budget captures the $50,000 grant for the tennis court project that
was not received until this fiscal year.
Mayor Gubler asked if anyone in the audience had any comments or concerns regarding this
Public Hearing. No comments made. Mayor Gubler then asked if anyone from the Council had
any additional questions. No response.
Mayor Gubler entertained a motion. Council President Geray made a motion to approve
Ordinance No. 283-11-22, an Ordinance of the City of Iona, Idaho; amending Ordinance No.
280-08-22, the Appropriations Ordinance for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2022, and
ending September 30, 2023; appropriating accurate amounts for fund balance carryovers by the
City of Iona, Idaho, in the sum of$443,761.33 and providing an effective date. Council President
Geray also moved 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 Thompson: YES Council Member Mann: YES
Ordinance to Amend Iona City Code 10-1 Subdivision Ordinance, pertaining to Road
Cross Section Designs for new developments (Ord. 284-11-22) — Mayor Gubler stated this
discussion took place in the Work Meeting that immediately preceded this Regular Meeting. He
continued and stated the Council discussed their concerns and agreed on the details at that
meeting. Mayor Gubler stated this is a Public Hearing and asked if anyone from the audience had
any comments or questions on this agenda item. No response. Mayor Gubler closed the Public
Hearing portion of this agenda item and moved into deliberation amongst the Council.
Attorney Rawlings explained this amendment pertains to the Iona Subdivision Ordinance. He
continued and stated in that Ordinance there are Standard Specifications and Drawings the City
has adopted. He stated this amendment pertains specifically to the Road Cross Section design in
that document. Mayor Gubler stated the Road Cross Section design that is being adopted is the
same design Bonneville County uses. Council President Geray stated the date on the bottom of
the attached drawing is "11/15/2021" and should be "11/15/2022". Mayor Gubler confirmed that
should be part of the motion to approve.
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Mayor Gubler entertained a motion. Council Member Wadsworth made a motion to approve
Ordinance No. 284-11-22, an Ordinance of the City of Iona, Idaho; amending Section 10-1-17(E)
of the Iona City Code; clarifying and incorporating drawings of road cross-sections to be used in
the City; providing methodology; preserving prior Ordinances in each instance; providing for
severability; and establishing an effective date, and that the design be amended to include a "25
year storm event" requirement instead of a "10 year storm event" and percolation tests shall be
required, not on a case by case basis, and the date on the design should be changed to
"11/15/2022". 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
Thompson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken:
Council President Geray: YES Council Member Mann: YES
Council Member Thompson: YES Council Member Wadsworth: YES
Approval of Legal Services Proposal, Fiscal Year 2023 for Holden, Kidwell, Hahn &
Crapo, P.L.L.C. — Mayor Gubler stated this is the proposal for Attorney Rawlings as the City
Attorney. He continued and stated the rate increase is from $180/hour to $190/hour. Mayor
Gubler asked if anyone had any questions. Council President Geray noted the contract includes
representation at P&Z Meetings in addition to City Council Meetings. Attorney Rawlings stated
he has attended P&Z Meetings when his presence is requested. Clerk West confirmed.
Mayor Gubler entertained a motion. Council Member Thompson made a motion to approve the
Legal Services Proposal between Holden, Kidwell, Hahn & Crapo and the City of Iona for Fiscal
Year 2023. Council Member Wadsworth seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion carried.
Discussion of Bonneville County Area of Impact Agreement — Mayor Gubler stated this
discussion began at tonight's earlier Work Meeting. Attorney Rawlings stated the current Area of
Impact Agreement (AOIA) is a good guideline of what needs to be discussed and included in an
updated agreement. Mayor Gubler requested Attorney Rawlings attends the Joint Work Session
with Bonneville County on December 7th. Attorney Rawlings confirmed he is planning on it.
Council President Geray stated the existing AOIA references the various Bonneville County
zones that are permitted in the City's impact area. He asked whether it would be more
appropriate to reference the City of Iona's zones and which of those would be allowed in the area
of impact. Attorney Rawlings stated that is a possibility, but he is unsure if Bonneville County
would approve it. Council President Geray stated he requested Clerk West add the Bonneville
County Zoning Ordinance to tonight's packet for the Council to review which zones best
correlate between the two entities. Mayor Gubler stated there is some overlapping language
between the two Codes. Council President Geray stated he feels like it would be easier to find
common Bonneville County zones the City feels comfortable with and implement those into the
AOIA. Attorney Rawlings agreed it would be difficult for Bonneville County to adapt to the City
of Iona's zoning in our AOIA. However, it would be conceivable for them to reference the Iona
Subdivision Ordinance, especially for Development Agreements within the area of impact.
Council President Geray suggested an idea to include specific Bonneville County zones that the
City has pre-approved for use in the area of impact. He continued and stated if a developer wants
to use a different zone, it would need to be presented to and approved by the Iona City Council.
Council President Geray then began discussing specific zones he would consider allowing from
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the Bonneville County and Iona City Zoning Ordinances. Mayor Gubler and Council Member
Wadsworth both stated their desire to require City approval for all developments in the area of
impact. Attorney Rawlings stated that would not be permissible unless the City was willing to
take over the entire development process within the area of impact. Council Member Thompson
stated if a development is contiguous to the City they should be required to annex into the City.
Mayor Gubler stated Bonneville County already requires that. Attorney Rawlings stated they
cannot legally require that in the AOIA.
Discussion then began regarding the current area of impact map and what updated boundaries the
Council will request from Bonneville County. Clerk West displayed a map on the projector to aid
in the discussion. Council President Geray reiterated the City would like to extend the area of
impact to 1st Street and cut out a notch for the Iona Cemetery,but that needs to be discussed with
the City of Ammon. The Council discussed the potential northern boundary for the area of
impact and whether it should go all the way to Highway 26 and possibly beyond. Chairman West
stated the P&Z discussed this and suggested extending north of Highway 26 to capture and
control some of the proposed high-density housing. Council President Geray stated he does not
think the City wants the headache of those developments and does not think those residents will
be using our roads and parks that often. Discussion then began regarding other developments
currently being considered.
Chairman West asked Mayor Gubler if he would like a representative from the City P&Z to
attend the Joint Work Session with the City Council and Bonneville County P&Z on December
7th He continued and stated he will be there but will be representing the Bonneville County
P&Z. Attorney Rawlings agreed that he cannot be a representative for both commissions during
the meeting. Mayor Gubler stated he would like someone from the City's P&Z there, if possible,
and instructed Chairman West to extend an invitation to his member of choice.
Council President Geray asked if there is anything else that needs to be decided or discussed
before they meet with Bonneville County. Mayor Gubler stated the first meeting is not a
definitive meeting and is more to start the discussion between both entities. Clerk West stated
when she spoke with the Bonneville County P&Z Assistant, she advised the City to bring any
proposals and maps they want considered to the meeting. She continued and encouraged the
Council to have more information prepared. Attorney Rawlings suggested having an Agreement
drafted and maps to discuss with Bonneville County. Council Member Wadsworth agreed.
STAFF REPORTS: Deputy Randall distributed paper copies of reports pertaining to police call
counts and the type of calls and reports the City has received. Council reviewed and discussed
various stats on the report. Deputy Randall highlighted the decline in domestic dispute calls over
the past year. Deputy Randall reported there was a car theft in Iona, but the car was found in
Pocatello and the thieves are currently in jail.
Director Prouse stated Dome Technology started their final round of repairs for the leakage at the
new water tank last week. He continued and stated they will retest it at the end of the week.
Clerk West reported the Halloween Carnival and the Veterans Day program both went well and
the City has received positive feedback for both events. Clerk West then reported she has
received this year's invoice from the City of Idaho Falls Animal Shelter and it did increase again.
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She continued and stated the math shows the City is paying approximately $700-$800 per dog
that is picked up from Iona and taken to the shelter. Clerk West stated she has reached out to the
veterinary clinic in Rigby that the City of Ammon use as a shelter, but they informed her they are
no longer accepting new customers. Mayor Gubler stated if Bonneville County is already taking
animals there and we have a contract with Bonneville County Sheriff's Office, why would we be
required to have a separate contract with the clinic. Clerk West said it is the City of Ammon that
has the contract with the clinic, not Bonneville County. Council President Geray asked what the
current fee is for Iona residents to get their dog out of the Idaho Falls Animal Shelter. Clerk West
stated the fee is $200. But the problem is that most of the dogs are unclaimed. Council President
Geray expressed frustration in the financial situation the "no-kill" shelters have created for cities.
He continued and wondered if there was another alternative to get a larger organization involved.
Clerk West then asked the Council their preference on when the City Christmas dinner will be
held. Mayor Gubler stated he has already started this discussion with James West, who manages
the hotel where they held the dinner last year. Council President Geray asked if that is a conflict
of interest. Attorney Rawlings stated he does not see it as an issue.
Council Member Wadsworth stated he has been working with Director Prouse on future Code
amendments to allow current residents the ability to restore their properties.
Council President Geray stated the Veterans Day program went well and appreciates the City's
continued involvement in the program.
Council Member Thompson asked the date of the Bonneville County Commissioner's Meeting
in January. Clerk West stated there has not been a date scheduled yet, but she will notify the
Council as soon as there is a date.
Council Member Mann stated the Veterans Day program was very well done and expressed his
appreciation to veterans. He also reported the Iona Library is doing well and their systems are
working great. Council Member Mann also stated the Recreation Director, Randy Homer, is
doing a fantastic job. Clerk West agreed and stated they have already received over 130 team
registrations for the winter basketball season.
Attorney Rawlings asked if he should attend the Bonneville County Commissioner's Meeting in
January. Council President Geray said he thinks that is a good idea. Mayor Gubler agreed.
SUGGESTED AGENDA ITEMS: None.
Meeting Adjourned at 8:07 p.m.
COUNCIL APPROVED: December 20, 2022
Dan Gubler, Mayor
ATTEST: AVA
Keri West, City Clerk/Treasurer
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GL Period Check Issue Date Check Number Payee Description GL Account Amount
11/22 11/01/2022 19724 GREG MCBRIDE 3378 N.Elim Lane 104720 2,512.04
11/22 11/03/2022 19725 A-1 RENTAL-IDAHO FALLS Tree Chipper Rental 104713 1,690.18
11/22 11/03/2022 19726 CITY OF IONA City water usage/bill 104711 539.00
11/22 11/03/2022 19727 EASTERN IDAHO RAILROAD,LLC Telford Rd. Pipeline crossing ease 514150 344.33
11/22 11/03/2022 19728 FIRE SERVICES OF IDAHO,INC. NEW FIRE EXTINGUISHER IN CI 514710 103.28
11/22 11/03/2022 19729 MOONSHINE COMMERCIAL CLEANING SER City Building Cleaning 514710 550.00
11/22 11/03/2022 19730 PORTER'S OFFICE PRODUCTS STAMP PADS 104150 18.21
11/22 11/03/2022 19731 RON'S TIRE&MOTORSPORT HUSQVARNA LAWN CHAIN 104712 63.58
11/22 11/03/2022 19732 Rylea Farrens Reimbursement- Halloween Pump 104770 5.00
11/22 11/03/2022 19733 SAWMILL WOODWORKS REFUND WATER OVERPAYMEN 011075 42.47
11/22 11/09/2022 19734 AMERICAN CONSTRUCTION SUPPLY&REN Concrete Blanket 104711 90.00
11/22 11/09/2022 19735 APG WEST PAYMENT PH-Code Amendment 10-1 104155 162.19
11/22 11/09/2022 19736 BONNEVILLE CO.SOLID WASTE County Dump refuse 104711 15.00
11/22 11/09/2022 19737 BONNEVILLE COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS Paint Crosswalks 104713 2,615.47
11/22 11/09/2022 19738 CINTAS FIRST AID&SAFETY First Aid Kits refilled 104711 293.12
11/22 11/09/2022 19739 DIGLINE,INC. Utility Locator Monthly Fee 514710 41.14
11/22 11/09/2022 19740 INTERMOUNTAIN GAS CO. Natural gas-heating 514175 245.51
11/22 11/09/2022 19741 PSI ENVIRONMENTAL Dumpster-3548 N.Main 514710 146.72
11/22 11/09/2022 19742 TACOMA SCREW PRODUCTS,INC. Shop Supplies 514710 661.23
11/22 11/09/2022 19743 TETON MICROBIOLOGY LAB Coliform/E.Coli Water Tests 514710 84.00
11/22 11/09/2022 19744 VERIZON WIRELESS Cell phones-Randy 104955 296.42
11/22 11/15/2022 19759 BLACKFOOT COMMUNICATIONS TELEPHONE 104150 175.48
11/22 11/15/2022 19760 BONNEVILLE COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS Sanding&Labor 104713 2,776.00
11/22 11/15/2022 19761 BRYCE STUCKI REIMBURSEMENT FOR IDOPL 514165 20.00
11/22 11/15/2022 19762 CHEMSEARCH Contract Water Treatment Progra 514710 235.52
11/22 11/15/2022 19763 NETBACK,LLC Office PC's backup 514150 75.00
11/22 11/15/2022 19764 PROGRESSIVE IRRIGATION DISTRICT Surface water assessments 514710 564.86
11/22 11/15/2022 19765 ROCKY MTN.POWER Well#2 514175 678.39
11/22 11/15/2022 19766 SEMI SERVICE INC. Shelves for Truck 104711 611.36
11/22 11/15/2022 19767 FALLS PLUMBING SUPPLY,INC. Shop Supplies 514710 140.34
11/22 11/15/2022 19768 IONA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DONATION FROM MAYOR'S WA 103380 500.00
11/22 11/15/2022 19769 THUNDER RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL DONATION FROM MAYOR'S WA 103380 500.00
11/22 11/22/2022 19770 BRIAN MCCONEGHY REFUND WATER OVERPAYMEN 011075 23.60
11/22 11/22/2022 19771 BRUCE BASS REFUND WATER OVERPAYMEN 011075 14.70
11/22 11/22/2022 19772 CARLY&TREVIN JEPPSON REFUND WATER OVERPAYMEN 011075 26.87
11/22 11/22/2022 19773 JAMES MURPHY REFUND WATER OVERPAYMEN 011075 37.94
11/22 11/22/2022 19774 SDH CONSTRUCTION REFUND WATER OVERPAYMEN 011075 42.47
11/22 11/22/2022 19775 BAT&SUPPLY ABPA Recertification-Zech Prous 514165 765.00
11/22 11/22/2022 19776 FALLS PLUMBING SUPPLY,INC. Garden Hose&Tank Lever 104711 21.68
11/22 11/22/2022 19777 FORSGREN ASSOCIATES,INC. Water Connection Fee Update 514180 2,133.75
11/22 11/22/2022 19778 HK CONTRACTORS,INC. Asphalt for Shop 514710 682.00
11/22 11/22/2022 19779 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES Mouse Bait Refill 104711 1,016.74
11/22 11/22/2022 19780 NAPAAUTO PARTS Heater,Thermost and Hoses 104711 198.94
11/22 11/22/2022 19781 PRO RENTAL&SALES,INC. Chainsaw Chain 104730 21.18
11/22 11/22/2022 19782 RMT EQUIPMENT Oil&Filters 514710 308.82
11/22 11/22/2022 19783 ROCKY MTN.POWER Street Lights 104713 2,274.50
11/22 11/22/2022 19784 SPARKLIGHT Internet-Office 514150 168.86
11/22 11/22/2022 19785 TETON MICROBIOLOGY LAB Coliform/E.Coli Water Tests Elim 514710 224.00
11/22 11/22/2022 19786 WEX BANK Fuel for 15 Chevy 514710 177.53
11/22 11/22/2022 19787 HOLDEN KIDWELL HAHN&CRAPO P.L.L.C. Fiber Contract,Ordinances&Elim 514160 5,958.00
11/22 11/28/2022 19789 ALLEN ELDRIDGE Building Inspections 104720 7,000.00
11/22 11/28/2022 19790 GREG MCBRIDE Mech&Plumbing Inspections 104720 250.00
11/22 11/29/2022 19791 BONNEVILLE CO.TAX COLLECTOR Co.taxes-22 units for Landfill 104711 1,936.00
11/22 11/29/2022 19792 KC'SALLAMERICAN SPORTS Basketball reversible jerseys 104955 9,630.00
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GL Period Check Issue Date Check Number Payee Description GLAccount Amount
11/22 11/29/2022 19793 NAPAAUTO PARTS Motoseal 104711 13.99
11/22 11/29/2022 19794 PEAK ALARM Qtrly Security alarm monitoring 514150 125.55
11/22 11/29/2022 19795 PORTER'S OFFICE PRODUCTS Office Supplies 514150 570.85
11/22 11/29/2022 19796 ROCKY MOUNTAIN BOILER,INC. Service-started Boiler for winters 104711 125.00
11/22 11/29/2022 19797 ROCKY MTN.POWER Shop 514175 1,477.26
11/22 11/29/2022 19798 TETON MICROBIOLOGY LAB Coliform/E.Coli Water Tests 514710 112.00
11/22 11/29/2022 19799 C-A-L-RANCH STORES Boots&Gloves 514710 353.96
Grand Totals: 52,487.03
Summary by General Ledger Account Number
GLAccount Debit Credit Proof
01-1075 188.05 .00 188.05
01-2010 .00 188.05- 188.05-
10-2010 61.98 42,233.81- 42,171.83-
10-33-80 1,000.00 .00 1,000.00
10-41-50 538.55 .00 538.55
10-41-55 162.19 .00 162.19
10-41-60 5,454.00 .00 5,454.00
10-41-75 345.52 .00 345.52
10-47-11 5,715.51 61.98- 5,653.53
10-47-12 261.95 .00 261.95
10-47-13 8,823.81 .00 8,823.81
10-47-20 10,234.79 .00 10,234.79
10-47-30 21.18 .00 21.18
10-47-70 5.00 .00 5.00
10-49-55 9,671.31 .00 9,671.31
51-2010 .00 10,127.15- 10,127.15-
51-41-50 590.91 .00 590.91
51-41-60 504.00 .00 504.00
51-41-65 785.00 .00 785.00
51-41-75 2,102.61 .00 2,102.61
51-41-80 2,133.75 .00 2,133.75
51-47-10 4,010.88 .00 4,010.88
Grand Totals: 52,610.99 52,610.99- .00
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