HomeMy Public PortalAboutMinutes_CCMeeting_09112007CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPT. 11, 2007 AT 6:30 P.M. AT THE IONA
COMMUNITY CENTER
PRESENT: Mayor Brad Andersen, Council members Scott Long, Steve Elliott, Clip
Holverson, Dennis McArthur, Treasurer Ron Nelson, Work Supervisor Zech Prouse, City
Clerk Betty McKinlay
VISITORS: Mark Anderson, Barbara and Mike Schreier, Lynn Rockwood
The Mayor brought the meeting to order and Council member Dennis McArthur led the
pledge.
The Council made amendments to the minutes and Council member Scott Long motioned
to approve the amended minutes and Council member Clip Holverson seconded. All
were in favor.
Treasurer Ron Nelson led the discussion on the Financial Report and the bills. Council
member Clip Holverson motioned the ratify payment of the bills and Council member
Dennis McArthur seconded. All were in favor.
Mark Anderson, a citizen who lives on Barnes Way, is opposed to the Christmas lights
that Mike Klingler puts up on Barnes Way because of safety concerns and he can't get
into his driveway. The lights are all computerized and people who come to view them
during the Christmas season use Mr. Anderson's driveway to turn around in. It was
suggested to ask Mr. Klingler if he would like to decorate at the City building. Mr.
Anderson also brought to the attention of the Council motorcycles running up and down
his street very fast. Mark also said that dogs are another problem that he has to deal with.
Barbara Schreier thanked the Council and Mayor for the speed limit sign, grading the
road and putting a dust control reagent on the road by their home.
Police Chief SanDee Knowles was not able to attend tonight, but she left her Police
Report with the Council to view.
The Law Enforcement and Animal Control Agreement with Bonneville County were
discussed. Council member Clip Holverson motioned to approve the agreement. Council
member Steve Elliott seconded. All were in favor.
Work Supervisor Zech Prouse gave his report. He discussed the service line running
across Iona Road east of the railroad tracks going up to the water tank. While the lines are
exposed he will go ahead and replace them. They are old galvanized lines. Free Ave. is
seal coated. David Taylor who lives on the north side of Freedom Ave called Zech about
who is responsible for the driveway into his shop. The Mayor suggested Mr. Taylor put
the pipe in and the City give him some road base; which Zech will do.
Joe Derricott called and a tree has fallen across the ditch. The Council suggested Zech
check prices to see about hiring someone to come in and remove the tree.
City Clerk Betty McKinlay gave her report. She asked about having them come and get
the dumpsters and port -a -potties in the park. Treasurer Ron Nelson suggested calling and
seeing if it is on monthly bases because he just paid the bill for them. The $4.00 annual
assessment fee on the water bill needs to be taken off until an ordinance is written. AIC
sent an invitation to attend the Idaho Energy and Green Building Conference in October
Betty said if anyone was interested to let her know. A time was set to canvas the vote on
November 13`h at 6:00 p.m. Betty will check with the Election office to see if that date
will be okay.
Betty reported on the candidates running for Council seats. Betty said that the Youth
Arts Council is using the building to practice for their play they do at the Colonial
Theater in November Alma and Trina Stumpp have asked to use the building for a
training conference in October. They would clean the carpets in the City building in
exchange for use of the building. They have their own floor cleaning business. The
Mayor asked Betty to ask them if they would buff the floor in the cultural hall while they
are here.
The Mayor said that Adrian Beazer has scheduled a dance in the building the end of
September.
The Mayor said since Janalee Thomas has moved , Nancy Long is Chairman of the
Library Board and no longer on the P/Z Commission. Jerry Hansen, Chairman of the P/Z
asked Adrian Beazer to be on the P/Z Commission.
Betty also said the Gem Committee and the History Committee are having a meeting on
September 24th at 7:00 p.m.
The Mayor discussed the Meth program that AIC and State of Idaho is promoting. and
supporting their advertisements in helping the youth not to get addicted.
Mayor said the inspection that ICRMP will do is for our City building only.
Council member Steve Elliott said ZoAnn Simmons called him and told him she had
received a $1,000 donation toward the museum.
Council member Dennis McArthur is concerned about the delinquent water bills. The
Council discussed the issue. Treasurer Ron Nelson will send out a notice telling the
people they have 10 days to pay their water bill. Dennis said he will be working on the
newsletter if anyone has anything they want to add. Dennis asked about the couple of
houses that need to clean up their yards. The Mayor will talk to Police Chief SanDee
Knowles.
Council member Clip Holverson discussed the delinquent water bills some more.
Lynn Rockwood brought in his preliminary plat to give to the P/Z.
Council member Scott Long motioned to adjourn. Council member Clip Holverson
seconded. Time: 7:45 p.m.
�3.cPN� Y11eC�:C1
��t '