HomeMy Public PortalAboutMinutes_City Council Regular Meeting_12192024 CITY OF IONA
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
IONA CITY HALL
DECEMBER 19,2023 —7:00 P.M.
PRESENT: Mayor Daniel Gubler, Council President Robert Geray, Council Member Michael
Thompson, Council Member Peter Wadsworth, Council Member Evan Mann (via telephone),
City Attorney Andrew Rawlings, Public Works Director Zech Prouse and City Clerk/Treasurer
Keri West.
ABSENT: None.
VISITORS: Kirsti Cook, Rylea Farrens, Diana Estrada, Doug Rockwood, Ann Rockwood,
Trent Guthrie, Myrna Guthrie, Trenton Guthrie, Bill Koester, Elizabeth Schaffer, Mark Schaffer
and Carroll Perkes.
Mayor Gubler welcomed everyone and led the Pledge of Allegiance. A roll call was taken by
Clerk West to open the meeting.
Mayor Gubler announced the Public Hearing that was advertised for the East Village Preliminary
Plat has been canceled and removed from tonight's agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA: City Council Work Meeting and Regular Meeting Minutes of
November 21, 2023, were reviewed. Council reviewed the finance reports for the period ending
November 30, 2023 (17% of the fiscal year elapsed). The City had $1,814,356.17 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 President Geray seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion
carried.
ITEMS OF BUSINESS:
Approval of Temporary Moratorium on Water Connections —Mayor Gubler stated he would
like to declare a temporary Moratorium on Water Connections until the Facilities Planning Study
(FPS) is complete. He continued and stated until that study is done, the City does not know the
capacity of the water system. Mayor Gubler stated legally the temporary moratorium can only
last up to 6 months, but the FPS will be done by then. Attorney Rawlings stated there are state
statutes regarding this, but he would need to research them further, along with the City Code, to
determine the proper course of action to accomplish this. Mayor Gubler stated he understands the
Mayor can declare this if there is an emergency. However, he knows this is not an emergency
and is therefore looking for approval from the City Council. Council President Geray said he
agrees with not adding new connections until the capacity has been determined. Council Member
Wadsworth stated he understands not adding full developments and subdivisions at this time, but
he expressed concern for individual landowners that want to build a home on their existing
property. He continued and stated if a subdivision is considered 2+ new lots, he suggested a
moratorium on subdivisions. Clerk West asked for clarification regarding the term "water
connection"because several approved subdivisions still have individual lots that have not paid to
connect to the water system. Director Prouse stated those subdivisions have been approved and
IONA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING—DECEMBER 19, 2023
therefore would not be captured under this moratorium. Clerk West agreed and suggested the
wording of the motion to clarify this. Mayor Gubler stated the FPS will be completed in 4
months and the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will take 6 weeks to review.
Council Member Thompson asked if this is relevant considering the slow pace at which
connections are happening. Council President Geray stated according to the Clerk's Report that
is sent out monthly, the City only averages 2-3 connections each month. Mayor Gubler stated
this is fiscally responsible and covers the City for future growth. Council Member Wadsworth
agreed the City should not be adding additional subdivisions onto the water system until the FPS
is completed, but he reiterated that individual homes should be allowed. Attorney Rawlings
stated this could also be captured as a condition in any Development Agreement that is presented
to the City during the moratorium. Mayor Gubler agreed. Clerk West asked if the Council will
still be reviewing plats during the moratorium. Attorney Rawlings stated the City can still accept
plats and go through the review process with the developer acknowledging the moratorium is in
place. He continued and stated the Council can review a plat and issue a conditional approval for
after the moratorium is lifted, and adequate capacity has been determined. Mayor Gubler asked if
the Council gives him authorization to sign the moratorium immediately. All Council Members
agreed. Attorney Rawlings stated he will get this drafted.
Mayor Gubler entertained a motion. Council Member Wadsworth made a motion to approve a
temporary Moratorium for Water Connections, that individuals may continue to come to the City
on an individual basis and request hook-ups during the Moratorium timeframe. He also moved to
authorize the Mayor to sign the Moratorium as discussed. Council President Geray seconded the
motion. All in favor. Motion carried.
Public Hearing — Ordinance to Amend Iona City Code § 6-4-10, pertaining to the
installation of mailboxes in Public Rights of Way (Ord. 298-12-23) —Mayor Gubler stated the
Council has been discussing an amendment to the City Code pertaining to mailbox construction
and placement. He specified the distance required for mailboxes from the asphalt would change
from 6" to 18". Mayor Gubler further clarified masonry would no longer be prohibited for
mailboxes, but the construction would need to be approved by the Public Works Director. He
continued and stated items that are not allowed need to be removed within 10 days. Council
President Geray asked if the audience members that were interested in this topic have seen the
revisions. Paper copies were distributed to audience members.
Carroll Perkes of 5166 E. Tanner Drive approached the Council and asked, if the setback will be
changing to 18" from the asphalt, are existing mailboxes grandfathered in or will all residents
with mailboxes closer than that be required to move their mailboxes. Director Prouse stated as
the current amendment is written, all existing non-conforming mailboxes would be required to be
brought into conformity within 120 days. Mayor Gubler clarified all of those mailboxes would
need to be moved.
Mayor Gubler stated this is a Public Hearing and asked if anyone else from the audience would
like to address the Council. No comments made. Mayor Gubler then closed the Public Hearing
portion of this agenda item.
Director Prouse stated he feels it would be difficult to enforce the aforementioned section and
require all existing non-conforming mailboxes to be moved. He would suggest this section be
2
IONA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING—DECEMBER 19, 2023
amended. Council President Geray stated the main reason for the 18" is because of snow
removal. He continued and asked if there are a lot of current mailboxes within that distance from
the asphalt. Director Prouse stated he believes the setback is not as much of an issue as the
construction material issue this amendment addresses. He would suggest editing § 6-4-10(G) to
allow mailboxes that are non-conforming to the new setback requirement without requiring them
to be brought into conformity. Attorney Rawlings stated § 6-4-10(G) is not necessary to enforce
the Code, it is instead meant to offer a grace period for those in non-compliance. He continued
and stated if the City wants to enforce individual sections of the Code, they can do so for non-
compliance. All agreed to eliminate § 6-4-10(G). Director Prouse also suggested adding a section
that references the City's Standard Drawings. He continued and stated this allows the City to
have a Standard Drawing of construction for masonry mailboxes for residents that choose that
type of mailbox. Mayor Gubler suggested tabling this approval until next month when all
amendments have been captured. Council President Geray summarized the requested changes as:
1. Removing § 6-4-10(G) as currently written;
2. Adding new section that references the City's Standard Detail and Drawings;
3. Replacing the term "cement" with "concrete" in § 6-4-10(D), as suggested by the
Planning&Zoning Commission.
Mayor Gubler entertained a motion. Council Member Thompson made a motion to table
Ordinance No. 298-12-23 until the changes that were proposed have been included. Council
President Geray seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion carried.
Approval of Resolution 2023-05: 2024 City Council Regular Meeting Dates —Mayor Gubler
asked if anyone had concerns with any of the meeting dates that are proposed. He continued and
stated the City Council Meetings will now be held on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Clerk
West agreed and stated the meeting in December will be held on the third Tuesday because the
fourth Tuesday is Christmas Eve. Council President Geray stated the proposed meeting date of
Tuesday, May 28`h is right after the Memorial Day holiday. He asked if that would be an issue
for anyone with limited time to review the packet. Clerk West stated she would get the packet
out as soon as possible that month. Discussion took place regarding moving the May date to the
third Tuesday. However, Clerk West determined elections will be taking place that day at the
City Building. Council President Geray confirmed Bonneville County elections will be held on
May 21st, which is the third Tuesday in May. He suggested keeping the date as the 28th with the
packets being sent out one week earlier for the Council to review prior to the holiday weekend.
Clerk West agreed.
Mayor Gubler entertained a motion. Council President Geray made a motion to approve
Resolution 2023-05: A Resolution specifying the dates in which the City Council will hold
Regular Meetings during the calendar year 2024. Council Member Thompson seconded the
motion. All in favor. Motion carried.
Discussion of Iona City Code § 10-1-17: Requirements for Public Ways in the Iona
Subdivision Ordinance; pertaining to updates to the City's Standard Specifications and
Drawings — Director Prouse stated these amendments create a more cohesive Code with the
newly approved percolation rate calculations and drawings for the drainage swales. Mayor
Gubler stated this is just a discussion and will be an action item for approval at next month's
3
IONA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING—DECEMBER 19, 2023
meeting. Director Prouse stated the actual rates are captured in the City's Standard Specifications
and Drawings, but are referenced in this section of the Code. Director Prouse stated this allows
the City to update the drawings without repeatedly updating the Code. Mayor asked if anyone in
the Council had any questions or concerns regarding this amendment. No comments made.
Attorney Rawlings stated he will update the draft and have it ready for next month's meeting.
General Fiber Discussion — Mayor Gubler stated this was discussed at the Work Meeting.
Council President Geray stated they discussed a citizen's concerns regarding the installation of
their fiber and what Direct Communications is doing to address those concerns. He continued
and stated he has been happy with the feedback he has received from Direct Communications
and is pleased with the City's choice for fiber installation.
SUGGESTED AGENDA ITEMS: None.
STAFF REPORTS: Council Members Wadsworth, Thompson and Mann stated nothing to
report.
Council President Geray stated he has been attending the Friends of the Iona Library (FOIL)
meetings. He continued and stated the first meeting mostly focused on their bi-laws and he was
able to clarify a few things and help them make adequate changes. He continued and stated they
are continuing with their fundraising efforts and are planning their Daddy/Daughter dance in
February, which is their most successful fundraiser each year. Council President Geray also
stated the communication between FOIL and the Bonneville County Library District (BCLD)
seems to be working well.
Mayor Gubler stated the Mayor's Youth Advisory Council (MYAC) is a great group this year.
He continued and stated they are currently doing the Angel Tree and those gifts will be delivered
tomorrow. They have also already provided service to the Community Food Basket and are
doing their first coat drive, which has received a fantastic response. He continued and stated the
coats will be taken to the Idaho Falls Rescue Mission, which will then distribute them to the
various shelters and organizations that need them. Mayor Gubler also stated the MYAC would
like to have a Council Member come to one of their meetings monthly to talk to the youth
individually. He continued and stated their meetings have become more proactive in teaching the
youth about government.
Meeting Adjourned at 7:47pm.
COUNCIL APPROVED: January 23, 2024
Daniel Gubler, May
ATTEST: 16 k)14A--
Keri West, City Clerk/Treasurer
4
City of Iona Check Register-lona Page: 1
Check Issue Dates:12/1/2023-12/31/2023 Jan 10,2024 12:45PM
Report Criteria:
Report type: Summary
GL Period Check Issue Date Check Number Payee Description GL Account Amount
12/23 12/04/2023 20714 BISCO Socket&Bolt Biter 104711 102.85
12/23 12/04/2023 20715 BONNEVILLE CO.TAX COLLECTOR Co.taxes-22 units for Landfill 104711 2,640.00
12/23 12/04/2023 20716 BONNEVILLE COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS Sanding&Labor 104713 4,678.00
12/23 12/04/2023 20717 CONRAD&BISCHOFF INC. Diesel Fuel-Dyed 514710 4,242.00
12/23 12/04/2023 20718 MOUNTAIN WEST RENTALS-IF Mini Excavator&Tilt Deck Rental 104730 241.00
12/23 12/04/2023 20719 ROCKY MTN.POWER City Building 514175 709.78
12/23 12/04/2023 20720 TETON MICROBIOLOGY LAB Tank#2 Water Tests 514710 32.00
12/23 12/06/2023 20721 APG WEST PAYMENT PH-East Village Preliminary Plat 104155 105.60
12/23 12/06/2023 20722 BLACKFOOT COMMUNICATIONS TELEPHONE 514150 172.62
12/23 12/06/2023 20723 CASELLE,INC. Annual Software, Support&Upgr 104150 5,290.00
12/23 12/06/2023 20724 CITY OF IONA City water usage/bill 104711 539.00
12/23 12/06/2023 20725 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALIT #DW1805 PRINCIPAL ONLY PAY 514840 190,343.62
12/23 12/06/2023 20726 INTERMOUNTAIN GAS CO. Natural gas-heating 514175 822.68
12/23 12/06/2023 20727 MOONSHINE COMMERCIAL CLEANING SER City Building Monthly Cleaning 514710 725.00
12/23 12/06/2023 20728 VERIZON WIRELESS Cell phones-Shane 104955 296.98
12/23 12/06/2023 20729 LANDON EXCAVATING,INC. EMERGENCY WATER SYSTEM 514710 500.00
12/23 12/11/2023 20730 GREG MCBRIDE Addition-4855 Steele Ave 104720 686.22
12/23 12/12/2023 20731 BONNEVILLE CO.SOLID WASTE County Dump refuse 104711 75.00
12/23 12/12/2023 20732 DIGLINE,INC. Utility Locator Monthly Fee 514710 46.80
12/23 12/12/2023 20733 HOLLY HOLT REFUND WATER OVERPAYMEN 011075 17.97
12/23 12/12/2023 20734 NAPAAUTO PARTS Shop Supplies 104711 7.49
12/23 12/12/2023 20735 PSI ENVIRONMENTAL Dumpster-3548 N.Main 514710 240.62
12/23 12/12/2023 20736 TETON MICROBIOLOGY LAB Coliform/E.Coli Water Tests Elim 514710 64.00
12/23 12/12/2023 20737 TOPCON SOLUTIONS STORE ALUMINUM TRIPOD 104711 108.95
12/23 12/14/2023 20738 CHEMSEARCH Contract Water Treatment Progra 514710 242.59
12/23 12/14/2023 20739 COLLEEN MANN REFUND WATER OVERPAYMEN 011075 13.07
12/23 12/14/2023 20740 ERIKS NORTH AMERICA,INC. Ball Valve 514710 58.82
12/23 12/14/2023 20741 FORSGREN ASSOCIATES,INC. Update Storm Water Standard Det 514180 2,855.00
12/23 12/14/2023 20742 H.D.FOWLER CO. Water System Parts 514710 969.12
12/23 12/14/2023 20743 PORTER'S OFFICE PRODUCTS Toner 514150 641.51
12/23 12/14/2023 20744 TETON MICROBIOLOGY LAB Coliform/E.Coli Water Tests 514710 96.00
12/23 12/14/2023 20745 WESTERN RECYCLING-CURBSIDE Recycling bin 104150 57.00
12/23 12/21/2023 20746 ERIKS NORTH AMERICA,INC. Shop supplies 514710 216.78
12/23 12/21/2023 20747 HOLDEN KIDWELL HAHN&CRAPO P.L.L.C. Ordinance Revisions&Correspon 514160 1,300.00
12/23 12/21/2023 20748 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES Deadbolts&Husky Supplies 514710 945.47
12/23 12/21/2023 20749 METROQUIP,INC. Sterling Snow Plow Repair 104713 2,565.00
12/23 12/21/2023 20750 NETBACK,LLC Data Backup 5GB 104150 75.00
12/23 12/21/2023 20751 ROCKY MTN.POWER Well#2 514175 861.24
12/23 12/21/2023 20752 TETON MICROBIOLOGY LAB Lead/Copper Water Tests 514710 900.00
12/23 12/21/2023 20753 WEX BANK Fuel for Dump Truck&Snow Plow 104711 307.49
12/23 12/21/2023 20777 NAPAAUTO PARTS Shop Supplies 104711 75.92
12/23 12/27/2023 20782 FALLS PLUMBING SUPPLY,INC. Drinking Fountain Filter 514710 351.78
12/23 12/27/2023 20783 ROCKY MTN.POWER Street Lights 104713 2,397.54
12/23 12/27/2023 20784 SPARKLIGHT Internet-Office 104150 181.61
Grand Totals: 227,799.12
Summary by General Ledger Account Number
M=Manual Check,V=Void Check
City of Iona Check Register-lona Page: 2
Check Issue Dates:12/1/2023-12/31/2023 Jan 10,2024 12:45PM
GLAccount Debit Credit Proof
01-1075 31.04 .00 31.04
01-2010 .00 31.04- 31.04-
10-2010 .00 24,379.13- 24,379.13-
10-41-50 3,347.50 .00 3,347.50
10-41-55 105.60 .00 105.60
10-41-60 650.00 .00 650.00
10-41-63 1,910.00 .00 1,910.00
10-41-75 873.20 .00 873.20
10-47-11 7,677.97 .00 7,677.97
10-47-12 178.01 .00 178.01
10-47-13 8,626.85 .00 8,626.85
10-47-20 727.61 .00 727.61
10-47-30 241.00 .00 241.00
10-49-55 41.39 .00 41.39
51-2010 .00 203,388.95- 203,388.95-
51-41-50 3,153.02 .00 3,153.02
51-41-60 650.00 .00 650.00
51-41-75 2,528.11 .00 2,528.11
51-41-80 945.00 .00 945.00
51-47-10 5,769.20 .00 5,769.20
51-48-40 190,343.62 .00 190,343.62
Grand Totals: 227,799.12 227,799.12- .00
Dated: 0 in
19-'4211
Mayor:
City Council:
C'- 2 ---- --
EiEi2A i (L,3/,),' y
Report Criteria:
Report type: Summary
M=Manual Check,V=Void Check