HomeMy Public PortalAboutMinutes_CCWorkMeeting_09192017CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 19, 2017 — 6:00 P.M.
IONA COMMUNITY CENTER
PRESENT: Mayor Brad Andersen, Council President Dan Gubler, Council Member Rob Geray,
Council Member Dan Garren, Council Member Kathy McNamara, City Clerk Shara Roberts,
Public Works Director Zech Prouse, and Chief of Police Karl Bowcutt.
ABSENT: None.
VISITORS: Ted Hendricks, Paul Scoresby, Emily Downey, and John & Sally Price.
Discussion of Water System Improvement Project: Engineer Paul Scoresby and Ted
Hendricks with the East-Central Idaho Planning & Development Association (ECIPDA)
presented a draft public information flyer for the Council's review. He explained the purpose of
the flyer is to inform, educate, and announce the public information meeting regarding the water
system improvement project. He encouraged each member of the Council to hand the flyers out
in their respective neighborhoods.
Council Member Geray noted the amount for the water connection fee should be corrected to
$4,859.
Mr. Hendricks explained the monthly water rate increase of $19.00 is based on a worst case
scenario if other funds are not secured.
Council Member McNamara recommended including the interest rate for additional information.
Mayor Andersen recommended including an explanation of what peak hour demand is and what
could happen if exceeded, such as the City receiving fines and having to implement a mandatory
limited watering schedule.
Council Member Garren commented he liked the short and sweet format they have presented.
However, he feels there should be a little bit more information provided and handed out an
additional flyer for the Council's review.
Mr. Hendricks recommended keeping the invitation to the public information meeting short and
sweet, and using the informational flyer Council Member Garren drafted as additional
information for the meeting.
Mayor Andersen recommended including information regarding deficient fire flow requirements.
Mr. Hendricks recommended the Council host at least two public information dates before the
November 7th Election.
After further discussion, the Council set the date for the first public information meeting for
Thursday, October 12th at 7:00 p.m. Additionally, they directed Clerk Roberts to have a banner
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made up, include it in October's newsletter, contact the Post Register to include an article, and
have copies made of the informational flyers.
Mr. Hendricks and Mr. Scoresby will take the revisions suggested here tonight and have a final
document back to Clerk Roberts for distribution.
Preventive Maintenance for Air Conditioner (AC) Installation: Director Prouse presented a
preventive maintenance agreement for the AC Installation for the Council's consideration,
"Exhibit A. He explained the City would receive a discounted labor rate of $65 per hour
compared to a normal labor rate of $95. After further discussion, the Council agreed to have the
maintenance done on a semi-annual basis for this first year.
Discussion of Amending Iona City Code Title 4, Chapter 1 titled Business Licenses: Due to
time constraints, this agenda item was discussed during the regularly scheduled city council
meeting.
Iona Historical Museum Budget: Due to time constraints, this agenda item was discussed
during the regularly scheduled city council meeting.
Scheduling of Monument Dedication — Sally Price: Mayor Andersen announced the
monument outside of the City building is complete and recognized John and Sally Price for all of
their hard work on this project. He discussed having a dedication for the monument. After further
discussion, the Council decided the dedication would be held on Thursday, October 12th at 6:00
p.m.
Mayor Andersen directed Clerk Roberts to contact the Post Register about this event, and include
information in October's newsletter.
Meeting adjourned 6:55 p.m.
COUNCIL APPROVED: October 17th, 2017
ATTEST:
Shara Roberts, City Clerk
Brad Andersen, Mayor
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