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Home My Public Portal AboutMinutes_CCSpecialMeeting_02171999CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEB. 17, 1999 AT 6:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor: Craig Rockwood, Council members: Dee Johnson, Susan Barnes, Dave Huntsman, (Brad Andersen asked to be excused), Treasurer: Ron Nelson, Clerk: Betty McKinlay. VISITORS: Carl Smith, Gerry Bates, Dave Benton, Ray Suitter, Steve Murphy, Scouts: Kevin Davies, (Leader), Alma Powell, Kip Davies, Reed Denning, Jacob Nielsen. Mayor Rockwood called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone. Minutes were viewed and approved. Council member Dee Johnson motioned and Council member Susan Barnes seconded. All were in favor. Mayor Rockwood called on Gerry Bates, Assistant Community Foresty Officer through R C & D. He gave information about a Tree Ordinance. He discussed grants that are available and workshops to attend. The question was asked when Arbor Day is. Mr. Bates said it can be celebrated any day, but the last Saturday of April is Arbor Day. Mr. Bates mentioned four requirements for a grant: 1. Develop City Ordinance 2. Spend $2.00 capita for care of trees in park 3. Celebrate Arbor Day 4. Have a Tree Committee — can be City Council, Gem Committee or concerned citizens. Mr. Bates left a kit for the Council to look at. He will be happy to work with the Tree Committee to get them started. Mayor Rockwood said we are interested. We need to get a Tree Ordinance written and identify things we think are important. NOTE: Just a little bit of history ---- Some of the trees in Tautphaus Park are from Iona. Carl Smith voiced his concern about the year 2000 and the impact it might have on the City of Iona. He handed out a letter and Mayor Rockwood said he would pass it onto the Emergency Preparedness Committee and suggested Mr. Smith coming and explaining it to them. Dave Benton, Engineer and Ray Suitter, the developer, discussed the Preliminary Plat for the Barnes Addition Division #2. Mayor Rockwood called for a motion to approve the concept of the Preliminary Plat. Council member, Susan Barnes will not be voting because of the conflict of interest. Council member Dave Huntsman motioned and Council member Dee Johnson seconded. Mayor Rockwood asked Mr. Benton to have the drawing and development agreement by March 1st. They will have the legal description and advertising by March 1s`. for a Public Hearing on March 17th The following bills were presented for payment: ei% WATER GENERAL Bio Products CDW Government Directive Data Teton Computer Tech Utah Power 26.00 310.72 40.00 52.50 1258.91 Rocky Mt. Boiler 451.00 Holden, Kidwell 225.00 BMC West 64.75 6-12 Store 113.21 CAL Store 3.58 Waste Connections 35.90 ICRMP 420.00 Brody Chemical 33.00 Inter. Mt. Gas 672.68 Doug Rockwood 672.00 Commnet Celular 35.66 U S West 144.17 High Ct. RC & D 100.00 Bonn. Cty. Implement 83.15 AT & T 21.62 Christine Johnson 16.92 Craig Rockwood (M L Phippen) 147.80 The bills were approved. Council member Dee Johnson motioned and Council member Susan Barnes seconded. All were in favor. Mayor Rockwood visited with the Venture Scouts Troop 124 that were in attendance to the meeting. They are looking for a project to do. The Financial Report was viewed and discussed as well as the delinquent water list. Mayor Rockwood mentioned that our Attorney, Dale Storer drafted an ordinance to reapprove the new Code Book. Mayor Rockwood asked for a motion to approve the ordinance and authorize Code Book. Council member Dave Huntsman motioned to adopt the new Code Book and wave the second and third readings. Council member Susan Barnes seconded. All were in favor. An update on the Zoning Ordinance was discussed. We need to advertise the Hearing for next month. The Zoning Ordinance was scheduled for 6:00 pm, Mar. 17`h Mayor Rockwood discussed the update on the water study. Terry Butikofer from ECIPDA is helping to apply for a Grant toward the water study. The final drawing for the Community Center project was discussed. Printer problems were discussed. Larry Rawlins has a maintenance agreement proposal that Mayor Rockwood handed out. The Council agreed to it. Clerk, Betty McKinlay discussed the possibility of ordering pins for Iona Days. The Council agreed to order them. The Mayor mentioned that Eric and Melanie Seneff on Hansen Ave. want to sell off part of their property so their son can build. The Ordinance does not allow it but she could make a request. It was discussed by the Council. Terry Butikofer is working on the water grant and downtown improvement. The RC & D are working on a grant for table and chairs and kitchen stuff. Council reports were given. Council member Susan Barnes discussed the Enough Is Enough Rally that is coming up March 12th and 13`h. She also discussed Iona Days. Clerk, Betty McKinlay reported on the Idaho Falls Music Club White Breakfast that was held in the Community Center the first of Feb. Office remodeling was discussed. Council member Dee Johnson motioned to adjourn. Time: 9:20 pm. CITY OF IONA �t * *BUDGET FOR 01-31-99 REPORT PAGE 3 FUND GENERAL FUND **** ESTIMATED * *RECEIPTED** UNRECEIPTED PERCENT ACCOUNT# ACCOUNT TITLE REVENUE MTD YTD BALANCE RECEIPTED 01 305.00 STATE HIGHWAY USERS 53,700.00 12,714.08 24,613.93 29,086.07 45.84 01 310.00 STATE REVENUE SHARING 30,000.00 7,273.85 15,217.00 14,783.00 50.72 01 315.00 STATE LIQUOR TAX 6,000.00 2,692.00 5,384.00 616.00 89.73 01 320.00 BEER & DOG LICENSES 200.00 67.00 67.00 133.00 33.50 01 325.00 COURT REVENUE 700.00 .00 110.70 589.30 15.81 01 330.00 INTEREST 2,000.00 124.95 590.59 1,409.41 29.53 01 335.00 CABLE TV FRANCHISE 2,300.00 .00 .00 2,300.00 01 340.00 NATURAL GAS FRANCHISE 3,000.00 .00 338.02 2,661.98 11.27 01 345.00 UTAH POWER FRANCHISE 10,500.00 .00 2,370.24 8,129.76 22.57 01 350.00 MACHINE HIRE .00 .00 .00 01 355.00 BUILDING RENT 1,500.00 25.00 165.00 1,335.00 11.00 01 357.00 BUILDING DONATIONS 5,000.00 .00 .00 5,000.00 01 358.00 BUILDING GRANTS 20,000.00 .00 .00 20,000.00 01 360.00 PROPERTY TAX REVENUE 23,500.00 12,382.16 13,482.62 10,017.38 57.37 01 390.00 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 1,000.00 .00 11.00 989.00 1.10 01 395.00 RESERVES 5,000.00 .00 .00 5,000.00 **TOTAL GENERAL FUND REVENUE 164,400.00 35,279.04 62,350.10 102,049.90 37.93 **** GENERAL FUND **** ESTIMATED * *EXPENDED* * UNEXPENDED PERCENT rvND ACCOUNT# ACCOUNT TITLE EXPENSE MTD YTD BALANCE EXPENDED 01 410.00 PAYROLL 01 420.00 RETIREMENT 01 422.00 HEALTH INSURANCE 01 424.00 PAYROLL TAXES 01 429.00 MISC. PAYROLL 01 440.00 ELECTRICITY - NATURAL GAS 01 445.00 OFFICE SUPPLIES 01 446.00 TRAVEL 01 447.00 ADVERTISING 01 450.00 INSURANCE LIABILITY 01 455.00 LEGAL & AUDIT FEES 01 460.00 POLICE SUPPLIES 01 465.00 VEHICLE RENT 01 470.00 MAINTENANCE 01 472.00 BUILDING EXPENSE 01 475.00 CIVIL DEFENSE 01 490.00 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS 01 495.00 MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 46,500.00 5,604.00 22,294.45 24,205.55 47.95 7,000.00 570.50 2,177.60 4,822.40 31.11 5,000.00 730.60 1,485.20 3,514.80 29.70 6,900.00 440.28 1,750.15 5,149.85 25.36 .00 .00 .00 10,000.00 1,837.62 3,481.05 6,518.95 34.81 4,000.00 223.28 1,298.04 2,701.96 32.45 2,000.00 .00 .00 2,000.00 750.00 .00 268.19 481.81 35.76 5,000.00 749.00 3,496.00 1,504.00 69.92 5,000.00 1,825.00 2,500.00 2,500.00 50.00 6,000.00 .00 1,290.00 4,710.00 21.50 4,000.00 .00 .00 4,000.00 20,000.00 662.58 5,370.84 14,629.16 26.85 25,000.00 55.50 55.50 24,944.50 .22 500.00 .00 .00 500.00 12,670.00 .00 650.00 12,020.00 5.13 4,150.00 .00 2,708.13 1,441.87 65.26 **TOTAL GENERAL FUND EXPENSES 164,470.00 **NET EXCESS OR DEFICIENCY(-) 12,698.36 48,825.15 115,644.85 29.69 70.00- 22,580.68 13,524.95 13,594.95- 19321.36- CITY OF IONA * *BUDGET FOR 01-31-99 R E P O R T* PAGE 5 **** WATER FUND **** ESTIMATED * * R E C E I P T E D * * UNRECEIPTED PERCENT FUND ACCOUNT# ACCOUNT TITLE REVENUE MTD YTD BALANCE RECEIPTED 02 305.00 COLLECTIONS 90,000.00 10,103.13 32,116.33 57,883.67 35.68 02 310.00 HOOK UP FEES 3,000.00 .00 600.00 2,400.00 20.00 02 315.00 INTEREST 3,000.00 218.01 863.83 2,136.17 28.79 02 395.00 RESERVES 41,462.00 .00 .00 41,462.00 **TOTAL WATER FUND REVENUE 137,462.00 10,321.14 33,580.16 103,881.84 24.43 **** WATER FUND **** ESTIMATED * *EXPENDED* * UNEXPENDED PERCENT FUND ACCOUNT$ ACCOUNT TITLE EXPENSE MTD YTD BALANCE EXPENDED 02 410.00 SALARIES & BENEFITS 21,000.00 .00 .00 21,000.00 02 440.00 ELECTRICITY 28,000.00 1 201.16 8,218.57 19,781.43 29.35 02 445.00 OFFICE, SUPPLIES, LEGAL 3,000.00 318.62 1,195.42 1,804.58 39.85 02 450.00 ENGINEERING COSTS 10,000.00 .00 .00 10,000.00 02 460.00 VEHICLE EXPENSE .00 .00 .00 02 465.00 VEHICLE RENT 3,000.00 .00 .00 3,000.00 02 470.00 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 16,000.00 314.35 6,524.61 9,475.39 40.78 02 480.00 BOND PAYMENT 17,000.00 .00 8,171.47 8,828.53 48.07 482.00 BOND INTEREST 15,000.00 .00 7,512.60 7,487.40 50.08 485.00 BOND RESERVE FUND .00 .00 .00 02 490.00 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS 24,462.00 .00 .00 24,462.00 **TOTAL WATER FUND EXPENSE 137,462.00 1,834.13 31,622.67 105,839.33 23.00 **NET EXCESS OR DEFICIENCY(-) 8,487.01 1,957.49 1,957.49- CITY OF IONA * *BUDGET R E P O R T* FOR 01-31-99 PAGE 7 FUND RECREATION FUND **** ACCOUNT# ACCOUNT TITLE ESTIMATED * *RECEIPTED** UNRECEIPTED PERCENT REVENUE MTD YTD BALANCE RECEIPTED 04 305.00 BASEBALL FEES 04 310.00 SHELTER RENTAL 04 315.00 POSSIE FEES 04 320.00 WESTERN BOYS FEES 04 395.00 RESERVES 5,500.00 .00 .00 5,500.00 650.00 20.00 20.00 630.00 3.08 .00 .00 .00 350.00 350.00 350.00 .00 100.00 .00 .00 .00 **TOTAL RECREATION FUND REVENUE 6,500.00 370.00 370.00 6,130.00 5.69 **** RECREATION FUND **** ESTIMATED * *EXPENDED* * UNEXPENDED PERCENT FUND ACCOUNT# ACCOUNT TITLE EXPENSE MTD YTD BALANCE EXPENDED 04 410.00 RECREATION EQUIPMENT .00 .00 .00 04 415.00 RECREATION LABOR 2,000.00 .00 .00 2,000.00 04 420.00 BASEBALL SUPPLIES 3,500.00 .00 .00 3,500.00 04 470.00 RECREATION MAINTENANCE 1,000.00 .00 85.00 915.00 8.50 **TOTAL RECREATION FUND EXPENSE 6,500.00 .00 85.00 6,415.00 1.31 **NET EXCESS OR DEFICIENCY(-) 370.00 285.00 285.00- 1 11 12 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 25 26 27 29 30 31 32 33 3,1 35 36 3n / of 2- - 91 Wit SOH JOrlriS C.()1,41r1ANY I C,,lut,110"i Or, 1,,.)4 4 rk Dt4e 1-7 r` -1`1"' 2• 1). 3 prepared Dy Approved Dy Initials Pate 14' 3 .0, 0 4, MA )r IP I II.C.A. Pi/1,011 dlijevist., II "' 0611 Av.:111% 1-11,1.4 ei^(( ;44f ke- .fiA e fic4/iarj err [oolr Covey (‘. 711e, joLf, r-dv,Ay,i) Aire, 6/.0„,„. b/A1,1.. /-7/;/{.,, PAq itfy LGIL, fait 4f, Aq' fre;) 1.(6J 6, WI f IA fi r;,,j 8„./J S fLqi,„J 5-„„e jot, tt e .f*(“1. % frfs,tr, fir(fY, Xri 7 yov 0o r° 5 oo 00 6 00 o 060 SY oo y at; .8/ 4? 55" o oo f oo ao 0 coo DO oo / 1-0° 0 00 Db OG 00 00 00 30 31-1 oo 6 oo TO: City Council, City of Iona Iona Idaho FROM: Karl L. Smith (208) 523-5592 8003 F. Lincoln Rd. Idaho - Idaho 83401-5841 Date: 17 Fel) I g SUBJECT: YEAR 2.000 (Y2K) IMPACT ON IONA CITY WATER SERVICES I am greatly concerned about the ability of lona to provide water services to Iona residents in the event of electrical utility failures due to Y2K. Have you d:. ! ,red contingency plans to ensure continuity of service to residents in the e , failures occur? Have you d i contingency plans if communications and therefore police protection fail? What steps n.: , ! it g taken to ensure the public's health and safety should the power, water supply, and sanitation (sewage) fail? Are you plar;nInd to publicly inform residents of your Y2K efforts and progress? If so, when, and b; i means? would app. ; written response to my concerns that Iona public services will continue to f,`,,,,., ,," fter December 31, 1999. Thank You, February 16, 1999 Eric and Melanie Seneff P.O. Box 577 Iona, ID 83427 Mayor Craig Rockwood City Council City of Iona Iona, ID 83427 Dear Mayor Rockwood and Council Members: My husband and I currently own a home at 5433 Hansen in Iona, which has quite a bit of land with it. In the past, we have considered building a 3,000 square feet metal building on the back section of our lot, but decided to wait until a better use came along. My son and his wife are expecting their second child in April and, as with most other young married couples, desperately need a home but do not have a large amount of money with which to buy one. I wish we had thousands of dollars set aside that we could give them, but the only way we can help them is with the gift of the excess property we own behind our current home in Iona. As Mayor Rockwood requested, I am enclosing a diagram with measurements that shows the piece of land that we propose deeding to my son. I realize the drawing is not perfectly to scale, but it should give you a fair idea of what we are looking at. With the house and other improvements, the appraised value will end up at $80,000 to $95,000. I have also enclosed several photos for those of you who are not familiar with our land. Because we have not been using the back section of our land, we have allowed our next door neighbor to pasture her horses there for the last few years. A rudimentary driveway is in place now, due to the current use of this area. Ideally, we would like to gain approval for the use of this large lot for a single family dwelling. Eventually a two car garage would be added, when the funds permit. The lot is fenced with wood on one side and has a basic wire fence on the other three sides. This will be improved to wood on all sides. We would prefer to have the access to this home from Hansen, as shown on the diagram. This private driveway will not affect the visual appearance of the street. We would plan to have it paved within three years. If necessary, there is certainly room for an alley on the back side of our property. This would create a situation similar to Longhurst Avenue, in which a block has been divided to allow homes in the middle of it. et, Our new grandchild will be born in late April. If possible, we would like to secure approval from the City Council by March or April so work can begin on land leveling, the driveway, foundation and other site preparation. I am very new to this process and must depend on you to let me know exactly what is required to secure the necessary approval. If there are filings or forms that my attorney must help me with, please let me know. He has indicated that he would be happy to help expedite the process. I can't begin to explain to the Council how important this is to my husband and myself, not to mention my son and his family. My three year old grandson longs to live in Iona and talks all the time about coming through the fence to see his gammy. My son and his wife have been scrimping and saving to build up a down payment for a home. Without the gift of the existing land we own in Iona, they will not be able to afford a home for many years. Unfortunately, my husband and I do not have the excess cash to buy a piece of land in or near Iona for the kids. We desperately want to help them realize the American dream of owning their own home in a small town and raising their children here in Iona. Please feel free to contact me at work (208) 522-8450 or my home (208) 522-1248 as soon as possible. If there is more information or something else you need, I will be more than happy to respond. I thank you in advance for your consideration. Sincerely l l g' .y. cuT 3u; ld ty N33 /6A-Nsew &a.raie' 3 _ Z S 4 CL vi to NO NS e7/ JY V eMLL