MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING

 

January 27, 2004

 

 

The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Mayor Ormon Sullivan. 

 

A roll call was taken which showed council members Larry Murray, John Gardner, Guy Coleman, Robert Yack, and Dave Woolstenhulme, present. The Mayor stated that the meeting was a regularly called meeting and that notice of the time, place and agenda of the meeting had been provided to the local news media and to each member of the governing body.

 

Others present included City Manager Brad Hancock, City Recorder Carolyn Wilcken, Jarod Bolton, Leslie Bolton, Roger Eschler, Jay Mitchell, Jean Liddell, Lezlee Whiting, Susan Hamilton, Dick Timothy, Ted Bird, Mike Guinn, Mike Davis, Gordie Harmston, Kay Harmston, Lane Yack, Sam Fernley, Joan Mortenson, Floyd Wyasket, and Shaun Denver.

 

The opening prayer was given by Carolyn Wilcken.

 

MINUTES

 

A motion was made by Larry Murray to approve the minutes of the meeting of December 23, 2004, after revision.  Motion seconded by Guy Coleman.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

PURCHASE ORDERS

 

A motion was made by John Gardner to approve the following purchase orders.  Motion seconded by Dave Woolstenhulme.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

 

 

   

38536

38705

38681

38708

38688

 

 

 

 

Timothy Family Trust

Safety Supply & Sign

Ross Equipment

Ivie Construction

Hirschi’s Body  Shop

Questar Gas

Cellular One

 

 

 

$15,000.00

961.40

504.23

735.28

1,152.53

2,754.05

             982.00

 

$22,089.49

 

 

WATER REIMBURSEMENT REQUEST

 

Lezlee and Jarod Bolton came before Council seeking redress for expenses they have incurred in trying to resolve their frozen water line problem.  The Bolton’s are concerned that their problem has not been adequately addressed by city personnel.  Mrs. Bolton stated that the line became frozen on January 16th, at which time she contacted the city asking that someone come out to check on the line.  She stated that she feels the city did not respond in a timely manner which created the current situation and that if the city had done something immediately, the line could have been cleared.  Mr. and Mrs. Bolton explained that they have had to obtain a 2,000 gallon water tank at a cost of $500 per month and had the tank filled with water at a cost of $130.00.  They are asking the city to share in these expenses since they feel the problem became worse because of the city’s slow actions.  Jay Mitchell explained that he felt the city had responded and that it would not be economically feasible or practical to try to dig up the line to find where it is frozen because no one knows exactly where it is and the line is three tens of a mile long.  It was also discussed that to try to uncover the pipe at this time would only make the problem worse in causing it to freeze wherever the line is exposed.  After lengthy discussion, a motion was made by Robert Yack to pay for one-half the tank rental or $250 per month until the middle of March and have the city deliver water to fill the tank as needed.  Motion seconded by Guy Coleman.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

SPLIT TAX ID NUMBER APPROVAL

 

Susan Hamilton presented a request to split the tax ID number on four of the six duplex units known as Lily Haven located off Metro Hill.  This will enable the six duplexes to have three tax numbers.  This request has already been presented and approved by Planning and Zoning.  After discussion, a motion was made by Dave Woolstenhulme to approve this request as presented.  Motion seconded by John Gardner.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

GOLF PRO COMPENSATION DISCUSSION

 

City Council and the Golf Course Committee discussed the golf pro compensation for a new golf professional.   The discussion included how much a golf pro could make from other ventures such as golf lessons, commercial sales, the food concession, etc. and how much total income is needed to make it attractive enough for a quality pro to locate here.  After discussion, a motion was made by Dave Woostenhulme to offer $42,000 per year base pay with no benefits, no cart rental fees, and have the city provide a city employee to work in the clubhouse.  Motion seconded by Larry Murray.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT – CHERI WORKMAN

 

After review, a motion was made by Robert Yack to approve the Home Occupation Permit request from Cheri Workman to have an office in her home.  Motion seconded by John Gardner.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

BOARD APPOINTMENTS - P & Z AND BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS

 

This will be done at the next meeting.

 

REAPPOINTMENT OF CITY RECORDER AND TREASURER

 

A motion was made by Guy Coleman to reappoint Carolyn Wilcken to the position of City Recorder and Jolie Opsahl as Treasurer.  Motion seconded by Dave Woolstenhulme.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

BUDGET INTRODUCTION

 

Finance Director Mike Davis gave a general overview of the governmental budgetary process.  He answered questions from Council Members and asked those present to feel free to contact him at any time if they had questions.  A more specific discussion of next year’s budget will be scheduled later.

 

JULY 4TH CELEBRATION

 

Robert Yack has asked for direction for the July 4th celebration as he is the Council Member over this event.  Robert stated that he had received comments of concern that the program extended past the time the fireworks should begin and people came mainly for the fireworks.  There was also some discussion regarding the parade and whether or not it interfered with activities in other communities.  After discussion, Council directed that since Robert was over this event, he should decide what to do and they would support those decisions.

 

A motion was made by John Gardner to adjourn the meeting.  Motion seconded by Guy Coleman.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.

 

 

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Ormon Sullivan, Mayor

 

 

ATTEST:

 

 

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Carolyn Wilcken, Recorder