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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-08-14city council minutesBook 25 REGULAR MEETING August 14, 1984 12:00 Moon The neeting was called to order by Mayor McCluskey. Page 175 The Mayor requested that everyone stand and give the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The Roll of the City Council was called with the following members present: Carter, Marcus, Coviles, Raymond, and Norman. Absent: Mallea. (AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION) The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience who cared to bring anything before the City Council. As there was no one, the Mayor declared that the Meeting would continue as outlined. OLD BUSINESS (HEARING ON THE CORNER BAR) The Mayor stated that this hearing would be delayed until Noon on the 21st of August. It will be necessary to have two City Council Meetings that Tuesday as the City Attorney requested that the hearing be held at noon that day. There was a public hearing scheduled for that night so a meeting will have to be held at that time as well. NEW BUSINESS (AMENDMENT TO 1983 -84 STREET DEPARTMENT BUDGET) The Mayor read the following memorandum received from Donna Talley of the Finance Department: Idaho Code 50 -1003 allows a City Council to amend an appropriation ordinance to a greater amount than adopted. liowever, this procedure can only be used under the following circumstances; 1. If the City receives additional revenues as a result of an increase in State or Federal Grants or allocations. 2. If the City receives an increase in an Enterprise fund or funds to finance the operation and maintenance of governmental facilities ana services which are entirely or predominantly self - supporting by user charges. Under the lst condition, I would like to submit the attached amendment to the 1983 -84 budget, This is to be considered at the Council meeting on 8/14/84 and to be adopted and the ordinance passed at the Council Meeting on 9/4/84. Proposed Amendments: Fund: Street Amount: $ 320,000 Purpose: Street Construction Source of Rev: Idaho Block Grant Total Proposed Increase: $ 320,000.00 MOVED by Carter, SECONDED by Cowles to approve the proposed amendment as presented and consideration to be given for passage of the Ordinance following a public hearing. MOTION CARRIED Book 25 Page 176 It was then MOVED by Carter, SECONDED by Cowles to set the Public Hearing for this proposed amendment for the Regular Citv Council Meeting on September 4, 1984, at 7 :30 p.m. MOTION CARRIED (REQUEST FOR TRAILER AT 600 I'THACA - TORNA PONCE) The mayor called on Mrs. Robison to explain this request. IKrs. Robison informed the City Council that there was an existing residence on the property. Mrs. Ponce was caring for a paralyzed gentleman and her residence was not constructed to accommodate a wheel chair particularly with the door openings. They were hoping to place a mobile home on the property adjacent to the house so a ramp could be built down to it. Changes would be made to the inside of the mobile home to suit his needs. From the Building De standpoint Code, to alter the interior of the structure could weaken the foundation. Mr. Davis wrote a memo to the Mayor and Council. with regard to his recommendation. Mrs. Robison further said there was no provisions in the City Code as far as medical allowances for carrying for people although the County does have. Pairs. Ponce was asking for a permit at this time to allow the mobile home and it was Mfrs. Robison's recommendation that if granted that it be reviewed every year for renewal of the permit. with Council permission, they could hook onto the water and sewer already situated on the property. The Mayor then read the memo from the Building Official as follows: I have a concern with regards to the placement and }proposed modifications of the mobile home at 600 Ithaca. Mrs. Ponce has stated that there will. be a need to modify the interior structure of the mobile home to allow for wheel chair access. This constitutes a violation of H.U.D., Title 24 CFR 3580 and 3282 which specifically prohibits the modification of any structural elements within a mobile -- home. This can be very serious because many interior walls within a mobile home provide resistance to the wracking forces experienced during transportation. If it is the Mayor's and Council's desire to grant this special permit, the following stipulations should be placed upon the permit; 1. The mobile home be specifically designed for handicapped use, thus eliminating the need for any modifications. 2. That the mobile home comply with the same critera as is specified for manufactured housing minus the area requirement. There was considerable discussion between the City Council. and Mrs. Ponce who was present at the meeting to request the permit Mrs. Ponce informed the Council that they did want the electric meter on the mobile home for just his power. She explained hoc the County was going to help them ,Financially. MOVED by Raymond, SECONDED by Norman that the permit be granted as requested. Councilman Raymond further said that he did agree with the recommendation that the permit be reviewed. Councilman Cowles also commented that he would hope that Mrs. Ponce would understand the Building Official's comments as this was his responsibility. He did state some concern with regard to the City's liability when the Code has been altered and suggested that a document be signed by those requesting the permit stating that the City not be held responsible. Mrs. Ponce agreed to this request. Book 25 Page 177 Councilman Raymond then amended his :notion with permission of the second to read as follows: That the permit be granted subject to a hold harmless agreement and inspection by the Building Department and the permit be reviewed annually. MOTION CARRIED (RECOMMENDATION ON FEE FOR FILING APPEALS ON PLA14NING AND ZONING COMMISSION DECISIONS) The Mayor called on Mrs. Robison to discuss this item on the Agenda. Mrs. Robison stated that she requested that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend that the City Council establish a permanent fee that would be required on any appeals that were filed on Planning and zoning Commission decisions. In the past, she has given the bill. for publications to those filing the appeal and if there was a large number of letters to go out, she might also charge the mailing fee. It was Mrs. Robison`s feeling that a flat fee would be better as many times a lot of extra work was done besides the publication and :mailings. It was suggested that the Planning and Zoning Chairman announce this fee at their regular meetings. it was also suggested that the amount of the fee be established at $50.00. This request was discussed at some length by the City Council members. It was then MOVED by Carter, SECONDED by Cowles that a $50.00 fee be charged for filing appeals on Planning and Zoning Commission decisions as presented by firs. Robison. The Mayor asked for a roll call vote. Those voting yes: Carter, Cowles, and Norman. Those voting no: Raymond and Marcus. Absent and not voting: Mallea. MOTION CARRIED (COMMITTEE REPORTS) Councilman Cowles reminded the City Council members of the grand opening of the new Les Schwab Tire Center and mentioned that it ,would be nice if some of them would drop by during the opening. (MAYOR'S COMMENTS) The Mayer stated that he had no comments to make at this tine. (EXECUTIVE SESSION CALLED) It was MOVED by Carter, SECONDED by Cowles that the City Council convene into,an Executive Session pursuant to the Idaho State Code, Section 67 -2343 for the purpose of discussing personnel. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Carter, Marcus, Cowles, Raymond, and Norman. Those voting no: none, Absent and not votin ,- : Mallea. MOTION CARRIED There being no further business, the Regular City Council Meeting was adjourned at 12:20 p.m. and the Council convened into an Executive Session for the purpose of discussing personnel which was adjourned at 1:15 p.m. APPROVED AS written August , 1984. DAY OF Book 25 (-�a'u)nciinerson Counciloerson ATTEST: councilperson Councilperson ounci].person Page 178 Ci'ly Clerk,