HomeMy Public PortalAboutMinutes_CCMeeting_04212009CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 21, 2009 6:30 P.M. IONA COMMUNITY
CENTER
PRESENT: Mayor Brad Andersen, Council President Dennis McArthur, Council
member Steve Elliott, Council member Jane Shaw, Council member Dan Gubler,
Treasurer Ron Nelson, Public Works Supervisor Zech Prouse, Police Chief Shannon
Basaraba, City Clerk Robyn Keyes.
VISITORS: Marvin Burger, Joshua Burger, Robert Wright, Roger Nielsen, Larell
Greenhaulgh, Troy Cook, Jerry Coon, Everett Coon, Emily Johnson
Mayor Andersen welcomed everyone and Council member Elliott led with the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Robert Wright gave the annual library report. Mr. Wright stated that the library
committee and staff were pleased with the library's success. Mr. Wright said when the
library opened in March of 2007 there were 1,819 items for patrons to choose from and
currently there are 4,007 items. Mr. Wright said the library was working on installing an
electrical box that would support a copy machine for the patrons to use. Mayor Andersen
said the City had budgeted $2,000 for library expenditures, and Mr. Wright said perhaps
some of that money could go toward the cost of upgrading the electrical system. Mayor
Andersen also stated concern with older patrons using the stairs and suggested a long
term plan for a more adequate entrance might be necessary. Council member Gubler
asked what the long term goals for the library were. Mr. Wright said obtaining more
space was a goal. Council member Gubler said some other areas had brought in a
modular unit as a solution for more space. Mr. Wright said if the City wanted to provide
more space for the library what would be great. Mr. Wright said he was very pleased
overall with the outcome of the library and looked forward to future use. Mayor
Andersen thanked Mr. Wright for his time.
Consent Agenda. The minutes were reviewed. Mayor Andersen said the windmill
ordinance was still under review by Planning and Zoning and the some of the members
were talking with a company in Shelley that sells windmills to gather more information.
Planning and Zoning stated that due to setback regulations and lot size, currently
windmills are not allowed in Iona. The issue was still under review.
Mayor Andersen asked Council member Shaw for an update on the meter for the
welcome sign. Council member Shaw said Rocky Mountain Power typically charged
$900 to install a meter, but they would install one for the City at no charge if the City
prepared the site and installed a pole for the meter. Council member Shaw estimated the
cost of the pole installation to be $200. The Council agreed to continue with the project.
Mayor Andersen thanked everyone involved with the Easter Egg Hunt for their help and
said the event was a success. Treasurer Nelson said having everything in the back of the
building worked out well. Mayor Andersen agreed and said next year a better sound
system would be necessary.
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Council member Elliott said the Historical Society was organizing fundraisers for the
museum and said it would be quite awhile before the museum was ready to open. Council
member Elliott said the Historical Society decided not to cap off the sewer as required by
the sewer district for non-use and instead pay the monthly bill even though the sewer was
not in use.
Mayor Andersen asked Council member Gubler if he had information regarding updating
the sound system and council chambers. He said he did not and had not talked with Joel
Keyes about the issue.
The financial report was reviewed. Mayor Andersen asked about the retirement and
health insurance expenditure and why it was over budget to date. Treasurer Nelson said
he believed it was because the City did not budget for health insurance for Chief
Basaraba's family.
Mayor Andersen questioned the increased payment from the cable franchise. Clerk Keyes
said it could be due to increased cable customers in the City.
Chief Basaraba said the water shut-off fees should add up to at least $3,500 a year.
Council member Gubler asked what the AT&T bill was for. Clerk Keyes and Treasurer
Nelson said it was the final bill from them since the City cancelled service.
Council member Elliott asked about the Diamond T bill, and Treasurer Nelson said it was
February's service.
Mayor Andersen entertained a motion from the Council. Council President McArthur
made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Council member Elliott seconded the
motion. All were in favor. Motion carried, consent agenda approved.
Chicken issue. Jerry Coon gave each Council member a paper which listed the reasons
he believed chickens should be allowed in residential areas. Some of the items on the list
included; chickens are quieter than dogs, they eat bugs, they produce good fertilizer, and
they produce fresh eggs. Mr. Coon also handed out a list of example cities that allowed
backyard chickens in residential areas. Mayor Andersen said a public hearing was
scheduled with Planning and Zoning next month to address the issue and invited Mr.
Coon to attend the public hearing. Mr. Coon said the Code Officer told him he had to
have his chickens gone by the end of the week and asked the Council for an extension
until after the public hearing. The extension was granted. Mayor Andersen said
information would be posted on the City's homepage and if anyone wanted to submit
written comments, they had to do so seven days in advance of the hearing.
Recognize citizens from the floor. Larell Greenhalgh said he was concerned with the
private property behind his house being used for dirt bikes and ATVs and the dust, noise,
and destruction involved from their use. Mr. Greenhalgh viewed the dirt bikes and ATV's
as a public nuisance, and stated that Idaho Code protecting adjacent property owners
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from the noise and dust should be enforced. Mr. Greenhalgh asked the City Council to
consider the rights of the property owners regarding the noise and enforce a public
nuisance code. Mayor Andersen thanked Mr. Greenhalgh for his comments and asked if
the property the ATV's were being ridden on was behind his house in the Rockwell
development. Mr. Greenhalgh said it was, and he had contacted a representative from
Rockwell who said they did not want motorcycles or ATVs on the property and would
post a sign stating so. Mr. Reynolds said he lived at Camas Creek and Barnes and that
Mr. Bigelow had given verbal permission for people to ride on his property. Mr.
Reynolds said he was sympathetic to both side of the situation and suggested a
compromise could be made by all parties involved. Mr. Reynolds said stipulations of
times of operation and speed could be placed. Mayor Andersen asked who would police
the stipulations since the area was private property. Mr. Greenhalgh said he was against
dust and noise and that Rockwell said they did not want people riding dirt bikes on the
property. Chief Basaraba said he had not received a call from anyone in the area to
complain about the situation and in order for him to do anything he first needed to be
made aware of the situation when the dirt bikes were there, not after the fact. Mr.
Greenhalgh asked if minors could ride ATVs on the road by themselves. Chief Basaraba
said if he sees minors riding on the road without a helmet he gives them warnings to wear
a helmet. Council member Gubler said if people are riding safely on the side of the road
to get from point A to point B he does not see a problem with street use. Chief Basaraba
agreed. Council member Shaw said the biggest issue was if private property owners give
permission to ride ATVs, then the City can only enforce the noise. Chief Basaraba said
he would talk with the owner of Rockwell development and Mr. Bigelow to discuss the
issue. Mayor Andersen suggested the neighbors involved work together for a resolution
and the issue was tabled until next Council meeting. Mayor Andersen thanked everyone
for their time.
Resolution 2009-01. Clerk Keyes explained that resolution 2009-01 was regarding the
identity theft policy. She explained the methodology of the resolution; any new water
account would be required to fill out an application and show proof of identity which
Clerk Keyes would photo copy and keep on file in the safe. The purpose of the resolution
was to prevent identity theft and was a mandate by the Federal Trade Commission, and
supported by the Association of Idaho Cities. Council member Gubler said he was against
the idea and the responsibility of preventing identity theft was being put upon the City.
He also stated the City was not under the jurisdiction of the Federal Trade Commission.
Council member Gubler was against the idea of requiring identity and of the City storing
such sensitive material. Council member Shaw asked if all current water users would
have to come in and fill out an application and show identification. Clerk Keyes said
current water users would not; this policy is for new water users.
Mayor Andersen entertained a motion from the Council. Council President McArthur
made a motion to approve Resolution 2009-01 which stated WHEREAS, Section 114 of
the Fair and Accurate Transaction Act of 2003 (FACTA) and 12 CFR41.90 and 41.91
require the City as a utility providers that provide utility services to customers on a credit
basis to adopt an Identity Theft Prevention Program to protect the customer now,
therefore, be it resolved by the Mayor and Council of the City of , Idaho that the city
hereby adopts the Identity Theft Prevention Program. The administrative staff of the City
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is authorized to take all necessary steps to carry out the Identity Theft Prevention
Program provided by this Resolution. Council member Shaw seconded the motion. Roll
call as follows:
AYE Council President McArthur, Council member Elliott, Council member Shaw
NAY Council member Gubler
Motion carried. Resolution 2009-01 approved.
Resolution 2009-02. Mayor Andersen read resolution 2009-02 which stated that April
was proclaimed as Fair Housing Month as per the guidelines set forth from the Civil
Rights Act of 1968. Mayor Andersen entertained a motion from the Council. Council
member Gubler made a motion to approve resolution 2009-02. Council member Elliott
seconded the motion. All were in favor.
Motion carried.
Farmers Market. Annette Morrell did not show up for her request for a farmers market
in Iona. The Council discussed the possibility and was in favor of having a farmers
market. Council member Gubler was against having it in the parking lot by the City
building. Council member Shaw suggested using the empty lot on the corner of Owens
and Main. Council member Shaw said Ammon required a business license from the
person organizing the event. Council member Elliott said he was in favor of events to
rejuvenate Iona. Council member Gubler suggested limiting the number of vendors. The
Council was in favor of a farmers market.
Spring Clean-up. Mayor Andersen said the City will provide hotdogs and drinks for
those helping with the spring clean-up on May 2nd. The Mayor asked for someone to help
him with the hotdogs, Clerk Keyes said she would help. Mayor Andersen noted that the
LDS church in the area cleaned up different areas around the City annually. The Mayor
said the City clean-up will be held at the park and along Main Street from 10:00 a.m. to
2:00 p.m. on May 2nd and encouraged everyone to help out. Council member Gubler said
the cost of renting a dumpster was $50 for delivery, $2/day rent, and $160 to dump it
each time. The Council agreed that having a dumpster was a good idea. Council President
McArthur said he will have a crew to prune many of the park trees the Tuesday before
the clean-up, and on clean-up day, the brush could be hauled away. Chief Basaraba said
he sent code enforcement letters to 17 homes to clean-up their property and said for this
year, if they make prearrangements for dumping in the dumpster, they will be allowed as
a means to help them with their yard. Next year however; they will need to be responsible
for hauling away their own trash.
Arbor Day Grant. Clerk Keyes said Arbor Day for Iona will be May 15th and the City
was awarded a $300 grant. Clerk Keyes said she would like to plant some trees behind
the City building to help with the aesthetics of the back of the building. Council President
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McArthur said he would like to replace a tree that fell over last year along east side of the
park by the tennis courts.
Treasurer report. Treasurer Nelson said the hotdog sales at the Easter Egg Hunt were a
big success, and they sold out of hotdogs. The cost to the City was only $40. Treasurer
Nelson said he would like to continue to offer each item at 25¢ as a means to make it
affordable for families.
Public Works report. Supervisor Prouse said the water tank inspection was scheduled
for tomorrow. The street sweeper would begin sweeping the streets. He was delayed by
the weather and personal issues last month. H&K would begin taking care of patching the
pavement, and Supervisor Prouse would probably turn the sprinklers on by the end of the
month.
Clerk Report. Clerk Keyes said she had been working with Municipal Energy
Consultants regarding an excise tax rebate for gasoline used in City vehicles. Clerk Keyes
said the rebate was nearly $700, but that figure would be split with the consulting group.
Next year Clerk Keyes said she could file for the rebate herself to receive the full amount
and this year was a learning experience. Clerk Keyes said one person requested a
property annexation and she had received the certificate of occupancy form from the
building inspector so she could begin issuing the certificates herself. Clerk Keyes said
several citizens had asked if the City would offer more movies in the park during the
summer, and Clerk Keyes said she was willing to help organize the effort. Mayor
Andersen said she should coordinate with Albert Davidson and the only problem last year
was inadequate sound. Council member Gubler said he knew where some good speakers
could be located and would check into the possibility of the City using some.
Police report. Chief Basaraba said he had been talking with P/Z Chairman Case
regarding the possibility of issuing a conditional use permit for Larry and Terry Call as a
means of bringing resolution toward the storage of vehicles on their property. Chief
Basaraba said the Call brothers were willing to cooperate and were eager for resolution as
well. Chief Basaraba said that by issuing a conditional use permit, the Call brothers
would have guidelines and the City could enforce those guidelines. Mayor Andersen
suggested consulting the City attorney over the issue.
Chief Basaraba said that suspicious individuals had been loitering around school bus
stops, so he had increased patrol during the times children would be at the bus stops. The
Chief said he would work with Joel Keyes to have a spot on the website for public
awareness information.
Mayor report. Mayor Andersen asked for input regarding honoring various individuals
in Iona that have helped enhance the community. The Mayor read a note from Beth
Sanderson's family thanking the City for the flowers at her funeral. The note said how
much Mrs. Sanderson enjoyed actively helping the community of Iona.
The Mayor informed the Council of a training opportunity for budgeting issues. The
training will be held May 12th at EITC.
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Mayor Andersen said if the City joins with Ammon's building inspection department, the
City would get 40% of the building permit fee.
The Mayor said the Youth Committee would attend the next Council meeting to give a
report on their trip to France. Mayor Andersen said the vice president of Areva would
also be in Idaho Falls at the same time. The Mayor asked if the Council would be in favor
of sponsoring a member of the Youth Committee to attend the annual AIC conference in
Boise. The Council agreed to sponsor one youth. Council member Gubler requested that
the youth reside in Iona or within the City's impact area.
Council reports.
Council President McArthur had no further report.
Council member Elliott asked if weed abatement was underway in the park. Clerk Keyes
said the weeds were scheduled to be sprayed tomorrow.
Mayor Andersen asked the council for their input regarding the development of the
Barnes Addition Park or the possibility of approaching the LDS church to see if they
would want to trade the land in the Barnes Addition for the land behind the new church.
The issue would be revisited.
Council member Shaw had no further report.
Council member Gubler asked about the issue with Lynn Rockwood and the City garage.
Supervisor Prouse said it appeared Mr. Rockwood did own the strip of land, and the City
could either buy the land at a fair price or move the gate off of the land. Mr. Rockwood
was asking $20,000 for the small strip of ground, and the Council agreed that was too
much money for such a small area. Mayor Andersen said he would continue to consult
with the City attorney for a resolution.
Council member Gubler asked if the Council wanted to continue developing the new ball
diamond, or use the money for other projects. The Council decided to leave the ball field
like it was for the summer.
Council member Gubler said Lance Ellis had finished drafting an Emergency Operations
Plan and asked Supervisor Prouse if he could get the siren working. Council member
Gubler said the school could house people in the event it was necessary, and the school
has a backup generator.
Mayor Andersen entertained a motion to adjourn.
Council member Shaw made a motion to adjourn.
Council President McArthur seconded the motion.
Meeting adjourned 9:15 p.m.
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CITY OF IONA
* *BUDGET REPORT**
03-31-09
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**** GENERAL FUND **** ESTIMATED * * R E C E I P T E D * * UNRECEIPTED PERCENT
FUND ACCOUNT# ACCOUNT TITLE
REVENUE
MTD YTD
BALANCE RECEIPTED
001 305.000 STATE HIGHWAY USERS 48,000.00 .00 22,714.53 25,285.47
001 310.000 STATE REVENUE SHARING 44,000.00 .00 20,996.05 23,003.95
001 315.000 STATE LIQUOR TAX 24,000.00 .00 14,220.00 9,780.00
001 320.000 BEER & DOG LICENSES 200.00 46.00 132.00 68.00
001 325.000 COURT REVENUE 1,800.00 .00 415.11 1,384.89
001 330.000 INTEREST 4,000.00 41.68 399.71 3,600.29
001 335.000 CABLE TV FRANCHISE 3,600.00 4,407.52 4,407.52 807.52-
001 340.000 NATURAL GAS FRANCHISE 10,000.00 .00 3,896.91 6,103.09
001 345.000 POWER FRANCHISE 12,000.00 .00 7,974.19 4,025.81
001 355.000 BUILDING RENT 5,000.00 825.00 4,942.50 57.50
001 357.000 BUILDING INSPECTION FEES 15,000.00 1,044.00 3,239.00 11,761.00
001 358.000 GRANTS 10,000.00 .00 .00 10,000.00
001 360.000 PROPERTY TAX REVENUE 180,000.00 1,604.21 106,855.85 73,144.15
001 390.000 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 6,000.00 100.00 1,000.25 4,999.75
001 395.000 RESERVES 50,000.00 .00 .00 50,000.00
47.32
47.72
59.25
66.00
23.06
9.99
122.43
38.97
66.45
98.85
21.59
59.36
16.67
**TOTAL GENERAL FUND REVENUE 413,600.00
8,068.41 191,193.62
222,406.38 46.23
**** GENERAL FUND ****
6VND ACCOUNT# ACCOUNT TITLE
ESTIMATED * *EXPENDED**
EXPENSE
MTD YTD
UNEXPENDED PERCENT
BALANCE EXPENDED
001 410.000 PAYROLL 96,000.00 10,539.00 60,658.00 35,342.00 63.19
001 420.000 RETIREMENT 8,000.00 1,040.78 6,191.77 1,808.23 77.40
001 422.000 HEALTH INSURANCE 21,000.00 2,504.64 16,726.10 4,273.90 79.65
001 424.000 PAYROLL TAXES 9,000.00 757.75 4,552.97 4,447.03 50.59
001 440.000 ELECTRICITY - NATURAL GAS 24,000.00 2,283.22 12,222.62 11,777.38 50.93
001 445.000 OFFICE SUPPLIES 9,000.00 758.44 4,101.24 4,898.76 45.57
001 446.000 TRAVEL 6,000.00 .00 760.39 5,239.61 12.67
001 447.000 ADVERTISING 2,000.00 29.92 323.76 1,676.24 16.19
001 450.000 INSURANCE LIABILITY 8,500.00 1,191.00 4,764.00 3,736.00 56.05
001 455.000 LEGAL & AUDIT FEES 10,000.00 600.00 6,861.00 3,139.00 68.61
001 460.000 POLICE 40,000.00 154.00 19,154.26 20,845.74 47.89
001 465.000 VEHICLE RENT 5,000.00 .00 5,000.00 .00 100.00
001 470.000 MAINTENANCE 90,000.00 2,452.39 25,284.70 64,715.30 28.09
001 472.000 BUILDING INSPECTIONS 6,000.00 514.00 4,671.00 1,329.00 77.85
001 475.000 CIVIL DEFENSE 500.00 .00 .00 500.00
001 480.000 LIBRARY 2,000.00 .00 .00 2,000.00
001 490.000 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS 70,600.00 349.47 12,527.79 58,072.21 17.74
001 495.000 MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 6,000.00 100.00- 1,846.00 4,154.00 30.77
**TOTAL GENERAL FUND EXPENSES 413,600.00
23,074.61 185,645.60
227,954.40 44.89
**NET EXCESS OR DEFICIENCY(-) 15,006.20-
5,548.02 5,548.02-
CITY OF IONA
**BUDGET REPORT**
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**** WATER FUND **** ESTIMATED * * R E C E I P T E D * * UNRECEIPTED PERCENT
FUND ACCOUNT# ACCOUNT TITLE
REVENUE
MTD YTD
BALANCE RECEIPTED
002 305.000 COLLECTIONS 154,000.00 15,623.10 90,591.52 63,408.48
002 310.000 HOOK UP FEES 45,000.00 3,000.00 9,000.00 36,000.00
002 315.000 INTEREST 2,500.00 30.61 246.82 2,253.18
002 350.000 TANK REPLACEMENT FUND 50,000.00 .00 .00 50,000.00
002 358.000 GRANTS 12,500.00 .00 .00 12,500.00
002 395.000 RESERVES 50,000.00 .00 .00 50,000.00
002 397.000 WATER BOND .00 .00 .00
58.83
20.00
9.87
**TOTAL WATER FUND REVENUE 289,000.00
18,653.71 99,838.34
189,161.66 34.55
**** WATER FUND **** ESTIMATED * *EXPENDED* * UNEXPENDED PERCENT
FUND ACCOUNT# ACCOUNT TITLE EXPENSE MTD YTD BALANCE EXPENDED
002 410.000 SALARIES & BENEFITS 55,000.00 .00 .00 55,000.00
002 440.000 ELECTRICITY 25,000.00 1,824.15 11,733.59 13,266.41 46.93
002 445.000 OFFICE, SUPPLIES, LEGAL 8,000.00 510.71 4,462.94 3,537.06 55.79
002 450.000 ENGINEERING COSTS 20,000.00 .00 .00 20,000.00
002 460.000 VEHICLE EXPENSE .00 .00 -00
465.000 VEHICLE RENT 7,000.00 .00 7,000.00 .00 100.00
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uu1 470.000 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 40,000.00 613.06 14,183.11 25,816.89 35.46
002 480.000 BOND PAYMENT .00 .00 .00
002 482.000 BOND INTEREST .00 .00 .00
002 485.000 TANK REPLACEMENT FUND 70,000.00 .00 .00 70,000.00
002 490.000 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS 89,000.00 .00 10,952.40 78,047.60 12.31
002 497.000 WATER SYSTEM UPATE .00 .00 .00
**TOTAL WATER FUND EXPENSE 314,000.00
**NET EXCESS OR DEFICIENCY(-)
2,947.92 48,332.04
265,667.96 15.39
25,000.00-
15,705.79 51,506.30
76,506.30- 206.03-
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03-31-09
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**** RECREATION FUND **** ESTIMATED * * R E C E I P T E D * * UNRECEIPTED PERCENT
FUND ACCOUNT# ACCOUNT TITLE REVENUE MTD YTD BALANCE RECEIPTED
004 305.000 BASEBALL FEES 12,000.00 .00 .00 12,000.00
004 310.000 SHELTER RENTAL 500.00 .00 50.00 450.00
004 320.000 WESTERN BOYS FEES 500.00 .00 .00 500.00
004 395.000 RESERVES .00 .00 .00
10.00
**TOTAL RECREATION FUND REVENUE 13,000.00 .00 50.00 12,950.00 .38
**** RECREATION FUND **** ESTIMATED * *EXPENDED* * UNEXPENDED PERCENT
FUND ACCOUNT# ACCOUNT TITLE EXPENSE MTD YTD BALANCE EXPENDED
004 410.000 RECREATION EQUIPMENT 1,000.00 .00 .00 1,000.00
004 415.000 RECREATION LABOR 5,000.00 .00 .00 5,000.00
004 420.000 BASEBALL SUPPLIES 3,000.00 .00 .00 3,000.00
004 470.000 RECREATION MAINTENANCE 4,000.00 .00 .00 4,000.00
**TOTAL RECREATION FUND EXPENSE
13,000.00 .00 .00 13,000.00
**NET EXCESS OR DEFICIENCY(-) .00 50.00 50.00-
MONTHLY EXPENSE REPOI
3/31 /2009
Amount
Date
Description
ROCKY MTN POWER
$ 2,792.31
CAL STORES
$ 11.27
POST REGISTER
$ 29.92
FIRST RESPONDERS
$ 154.00
HOME DEPOT
$ 48.74
PSI
$ 50.90
AMERICAN CONST
$ 59.40
MICRO SERV
$ 72.90
PEAK ALARM
$ 174.00
ASHHALT MAINT
$ 104.00
COLD MIX
ALLTEL
$ 242.93
ZECH PROUSE
$ 297.74
HEALTH INSURANCE
IDAHO TRAFFIC SAFETY
$ 554.08
SIGNS
HOLDEN KIDWELL
$ 600.00
ORIENTAL TRADING
$ 349.47
EASTER
BLUE CROSS
$ 27.90
FAIR POINT
$ 438.84
TELEPHONE
BOB MCBRIDE
$ 514.00
INTERMOUNTAIN GAS CO
$ 1,315.06
DIAMOND T
$ 1,370.00
STAPLES
$ 238.40
JOEL KEYES
$ 80.00
CLEANING
ICRMP
$ 1,191.00
LIABILITY INSURANCE
REGENCE BLUE SHIELD
$ 2,179.00
HEALTH INSURANCE
POSTMASTER
$ 240.24
IDAHO BOARD OF WATER
$ 61.00
WATER LICENSE
ID BUR OF OCC LICENSES
$ 45.00
WATER LICENSE
I-ETON MICROBIOLOGY
$ 40.00
UNITED MAILING
$ 135.44
WATER BILLING
TETON COMMUNICATIONS
$ 150.00
6-12 EZ MART
$ 349.26
A T & T
$ 29.03
LANDON EXCAVATING
$ 73.80
CITY OF IONA
BANK REPORT
DATE
03/31/09
BANK OF COMMERCE
GENERAL CHECKING
$ 8,627.00
WATER CHECKING
GENERAL SAVINGS
$ 9,766.00
$ 199,135.00
WATER SAVINGS
$ 155,958.00
KEY BANK
GENERAL SAVINGS
$ 156,130.00
WATER SAVINGS
$ 52,043.00
WELLS FARGO
SAVINGS
$ 51,487.00
MERRILL LYNCH
SAVINGS
$ 101,020.00
To: Iona City Council
We, the undersigned citizens of Iona, believe that chickens belong within the town limits
in residential areas. The Town ordinance should be changed to allow a limited number
(8 or less) of backyard hens for the following reasons:
- - Hens (not roosters) are quieter than dogs or parrots and when well -cared -for as
suburban pets (not as farm animals) they do not cause odors.
-- Chickens produce an incredibly rich garden fertilizer by-product, high in nitrogen,
eliminating the need for petrochemical fertilizers. Reduce/Reuse/Recycle!
- - Chickens eat bugs, including ticks and hobo spiders, reducing our backyard pest
population, and allowing for reduced use of pesticides.
- - Backyard hens provide an educational opportunity to teach children where our food
comes from and demonstrate responsible pet ownership.
-- Fresh, naturally raised eggs have an improved nutrient profile compared to
conventional eggs. Fresh organic eggs are healthier for you and the environment: no fuel
used trucking them to stores!
-- Chickens eat table scrapes, reducing municipal solid waste.
-- A properly cleaned and maintained chicken coop poses no sanitation risks.
- - Backyard chickens lead happy, healthy lives. Kept in attractive garden coops they
won't roam into neighbors' yards (like some dogs and cats do!)
- - Hens should be kept in a completely enclosed pen at all times unless they are in a
securely fenced yard with supervision.
- - Cities all over America allow and even encourage backyard hens. They are fun,
educational, and make good neighbors.
By amending the Town ordinance to allow residents to keep a limited number of hens in
residential zones, the City of Iona will encourage stewardship of the environment and
food production on a household scale.
Sincerely,
The Undersigned
Just a few cities where backyard chickens are allowed (most much larger than Iona)
Bakersfield, CA. Municipal code 6.08.010: Any chickens must be "kept securely
enclosed in a yard or pen at all times."
Berkely, CA. Chickens must be kept penned and 30 ft. away from any bedrooms.
Long Beach, CA. Homeowners are allowed up to 20 hens. No roosters. Must be 20 feet
from a dwelling and confined.
Los Angeles, CA. Unlimited. Chickens may not be within 20 feet of owner's residence,
and must be at least 35 feet from any other dwelling
Petaluma, CA. Up to twenty animals of mixed combination. Chickens must be kept five
feet from a neighbor's fence or property line, and they must be kept 20 ft. from
neighboring dwellings.
Roseville, CA. Maximum 10 chickens kept 20 ft. from any property line &/or building.
They don't delineate hens or roosters.
San Jose, CA. 1-4 chickens must be kept 15 feet from neighboring structures. 4-6
chickens must be kept 20 feet away.
Vallejo, CA. You are allowed to keep up to 25 chickens if they are kept 15 ft. from
neighboring dwellings. Roosters are allowed but subject to noise nuisance violations.
Miami, FL. May have up to 15 hens, no roosters.
Levy County, FL. 10 is the max. number poultry and fowl it appears you can keep in this
city.
Des Moines, IA. Lots smaller than 1 acre, up to 30 birds; lots 1 acre or larger, up to 50
birds. Not allowed in the front yard, and must be at least 25' from neighbors.
Chicago, IL. Can have unlimited number of chickens if use is only for pets or eggs;
cannot have if use is to slaughter. Must be penned.
Chapel Hill, NC. 20 chickens allowed.
Raleigh, NC. No limit on number of chickens kept.
Omaha, NE. May have chickens in city limits as long as they are hens, no roosters, for
egg production. Must have enclosure.
Albuquerque, NM. Zoning allows the raising of unlimited poultry if penned at least 20
feet from neighboring dwellings.
Santa Fe, NM. Unlimited chickens allowed.
Corvallis, OR. Unlimited chickens allowed. No roosters. Chickens must be penned
Milwaukie, OR. Up to 50 chickens, including roosters, except if neighbors complain,
then noise violations will apply.
Nashville, TN. Has an unlimited chicken law assuming "No person shall keep chickens
within the metropolitan government area in such a manner that a nuisance is created" and
are kept penned, no "fowl at large."
Austin, TX. Up to 10 fowl per household, but keep in enclosure that's 50 ft. away from
neighbors.
Round Rock, TX. Ulu to 5 fowl if your chicken pen is 25 ft. away from neighbor's
residences. If the pen is 50 ft. away, you can have 10 fowl.
Salt Lake City, UT. You can keep up to 25 chickens (no reference to roosters) with a
permit, and the coop must be placed 50 feet from nearby houses.
Vancouver, WA. Chickens are allowed, however roosters and peacocks are not
FEE COMPARISION
Structure size: total: 3353
Finished: 1429
Unfinis: 1329
Garage: 595
Valuation: $72,910.00
Approximate Iona fees:
Building permit/plan review fee:
Mechanical permit fee:
Inspector portion
Inspection fees
$938.84
$160.00
- $274.71
-$175.00
Portion retained by City of Iona $649.13
Total cost to customer including electrical and plumbing fees paid to state: $1358.84
Contract with Ammon
All fees included:
Ammon's portion:
Iona's portion
Structure size: total: 2710
Finished: 1116
Unfinis: 1110
Garage: 484
Valuation: $57,504
Approximate Iona fees:
Building permit/plan review fee:
Mechanical permit fee:
Inspector portion:
Inspection fees:
$1392.62
$ 835.57
$ 557.05
$758.80
$160.00
- $229.70
- $175.00
Portion retained by City of Iona: $514.10
Total cost to customer including electrical and plumbing fees paid to state: $1178.80
Contract with Ammon
All fees included:
Ammon's portion
Iona's portion
$1238.50
$ 743.10
$ 495.40
THE CITY COUNCIL MEETS THE THIRD TUESDAY OF
EACH MONTH AT 6:30 P.M. AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER
LOCATED AT 3548 NORTH MAIN STREET, IONA.
2009 SCHEDULE AS FOLLOWS:
JANUARY
20TH
FEBRUARY
171H
MARCH
17TH
APRIL
21 sT
MAY
19 I
JUNE
23rd
JULY
21 s,1,
AUGUST
181H
SEPTEMBER
15 rH
OCTOBER
201H
NOVEMBER
17 rH
DECEMBER
15 rH
NOTICE OF EXECUTIVE CITY COUNCIL
MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the City Council of the City of Iona will convene an
executive City Council Meeting on April 21, 2009, at the hour of 6:00 p.m. at the City
Council chambers, Iona Community Center, 3548 North Main Street, Iona, Idaho.
Regular City Council Meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m.
DATED this 17th day of April, 2009.
Agenda
Personnel discussion
Robyn Kees
Iona City Clerk `•