October 7, 2021 – Council Minutes

The council president Datwyler called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm Thursday, October 7, 2021.   The pledge of allegiance was given by Aliza King and the prayer given D Burke.     

The Chair asked the clerk to call the roll:

Councilman D Burke   Present   

Councilwoman Harrison  Present 

Councilman Datwyler  Present

Councilwoman King  Present 

Councilman R. Burke      Absent     

Councilwoman Weight  Absent   

Also present: Chief Tower, Attorney Dunn, Mitch Bradley (via phone)

Amend Agenda:

The chair indicated the agenda needed to amend to add a grant for the airport for $41,000 which needed to be approved prior to October 31. 

Councilman D Burke moved to amend the agenda to include the airport grant and resolution to the agenda seconded by Councilwoman King. 

The chair called for a voice poll to amend the agenda:  all in favor none opposed.

Public Comment:

Chad Martin Superintendent of Jefferson School Dist 251 came forward and reviewed the situation that occurred at the Rigby Middle School Sept 30, 2021.  He wanted to update the council on the steps the district is taking.

Public Hearing – 4002 E 400 North – Bird Property:

Ione Hansen, Planning/Zoning Administrator, came forward and reviewed the application for the property at 4002 E 400 North.  The property consists of 3.33 acres which the owner wants to divide into 4 commercial lots.  Planning and zoning reviewed the application and recommended it be approved subject to 7 specific conditions.  The state has approved an access off of the frontage road which will allow access to three lots.  The 4^th lot has a home already sitting on the property and is grandfathered in and it has access off of 400 N.  City water can be delivered to the property but sewer will not be available. 

Marlon Bird came forward and stated he had been approached to sell off a portion of the acreage which is the reason for the platting and subdivision.  The potential buyer is only interested in a small lot another buyer may wish to purchase the remaining 3 lots. 

Public Comment:

Josh Munns came forward and expressed concern with the traffic that may enter the property off of the frontage road.  His concern is with the existing traffic and if the property is developed could increase exponentially if a large corporate owner were to come in and develop it.

Doug Munns, owner of Doug’s Repair located in the old sugar factory facility is also concerned with the potential increase in traffic.  He feels the city needs to review the traffic flow and consider stop lights and/or round-about. 

Rebuttal

Marlin Bird stated he had no control over traffic and what happens will need to be addressed at that time.  He did get permission from ITD for the access off the frontage road.  He commented what has developed on the west side of the highway is different than what is planned on the east side. 

Council discussion:

Councilman Datwyler commented ITD controls the access and frontage road and while the city may make recommendations it will be up to ITD to address the traffic.  Ione Hanson stated ITD when marking the location for the controlled access; they did not express concern with traffic to her.  Councilman D Burke said that when he traveled the old highway going approx. 55 mph he got passed by several vehicles, so traffic is a concern along with speed.  Councilwoman Harrison said the plan fits the goals of the city to expand its commercial district and the site needs to be developed and commercial is a good fit. 

Councilwoman Harrison moved to accept the plat as presented subject to the 7 conditions stated in the recommendation of the planning zoning commission.  Motion seconded by Councilwoman King. 

The Chair asked for a roll call poll:

Councilman D Burke   Yes    

Councilwoman Harrison  Yes 

Councilman Datwyler  Yes

Councilwoman King  Yes 

School Resource Officer Agreement:

The agreement between the school district and the city for a resource officer was approved by the school district and now the city needed to approve the agreement.  

Councilwoman King moved to approve the agreement between the school district and the city for a resource officer be approved seconded by Councilman Datwyler.

The Chair asked for a roll call poll:

Councilman D Burke   Yes    

Councilwoman Harrison  Yes 

Councilman Datwyler  Yes

Councilwoman King  Yes 

Idaho Traffic Enforcement Grant Agreement:

The police dept. need approval to enter into a grant agreement for expends the city’s enforcement patrols to reduce deaths and injury.  The grant is for 12 months with no specific dollar amount. 

The city has had similar grants of this type in the past.

 Councilwoman King moved to approve the enforcement grant agreement seconded by Councilwoman Harrison.

The Chair asked for a roll call poll:

Councilman D Burke   Yes    

Councilwoman Harrison  Yes 

Councilman Datwyler  Yes

Councilwoman King  Yes 

Airport Grant and Resolution 206-2021:

The airport board was notified that a grant to repave the runway which needs council approval prior to October 31, 2021. 

Councilman Datwyler moved to approve resolution 206-2021 and authorize the grant agreement seconded by Councilman D Burke. 

The Chair asked for a roll call poll:

Councilman D Burke   Yes    

Councilwoman Harrison  Yes 

Councilman Datwyler  Yes

Councilwoman King  Yes 

GIS Agreement Jefferson County and City:

The city has been operating under a joint agreement to access the county’s GIS system as well as to assist in printing of maps.  The old agreement was for a monthly fee of $505.00 per month and the new agreement is for $350.00 per month. 

Councilwoman King moved to approve the agreement with the county seconded by Councilman D Burke.

The Chair asked for a roll call poll:

Councilman D Burke   Yes    

Councilwoman Harrison  Yes 

Councilman Datwyler  Yes

Councilwoman King  Yes 

Review of August ’21 Financials/Journal Entries:

The clerk reviewed the excel spreadsheet of the budgeted revenues and expenditures with actual revenues/expenditures.  Revenues were mostly exceeding budget while expenses were running under budget but for a few.  The journal entries were recurring entries for interest and internal service charges.

Interfund Transfers:

The clerk reviewed the quarterly interfund transfer from the enterprise funds to the general fund and the repayment of the interfund loans from LID #8 and LID #9 to the capital improvement fund. 

4th Qr Interfund Transfers/Loan Payment	To	From
General Fund	18,750.00
Water Revenue		6,250.00
Sanitation		6,250.00
Sewer Revenue		6,250.00
4th Qr Interfund Transfers/Loan Payment	To	From
Capital Improvement	4,662.32
LID #8		4,662.32
Capital Improvement	15,957.80
LID #9		15,957.80

Councilman D Burke moved to authorize the transfers seconded by Councilwoman Harrison.

The Chair asked for a roll call poll:

Councilman D Burke   Yes    

Councilwoman Harrison  Yes 

Councilman Datwyler  Yes

Councilwoman King  Yes 

Managed Broker Accounts:

The clerk stated that after a review of the investment accounts he feels the city has too much funds deposited in the State Treasurer account.  The state account is only paying interest of .12%.  The city has been approached by two investment counselors – Mass Mutual and TVI.  They are offering services on a broker agreement where the city only pays a fee per transaction.  Versus a managed account wherein the city is charged a fee regardless whether or not a transaction occurs.  Both of the companies have offered suggestions on various corporate and fed bonds which will pay a higher rate of interest and have FDIC insurance.  Another concern expressed was the dollar amount invested in the state account.  The clerk was uncomfortable with $7.5 million being invested in a single account.  The clerk was seeking approval from the council to transfers funds from the state account and to open two broker accounts with Mass Mutual and TVI. 

Councilman Datwyler moved to authorize the opening to the two investment accounts with the council president, mayor and city treasurer as authorized signatories on the accounts seconded by Councilwoman King. 

The Chair asked for a roll call poll:

Councilman D Burke   Yes    

Councilwoman Harrison  Yes 

Councilman Datwyler  Yes

Councilwoman King  Yes 

Review and Approval of Employees Health Insurance Plans:

The city’s health insurance agent, Carlos Aponte, has reviewed the current Regency plan along with other plans.  The current Regency plan has a slight decrease in rates 1.23%.  The other plans presented show an increase from 7% to 27%. 

Councilman Datwyler moved to remain on the current policies seconded by King.

The Chair asked for a roll call poll:

Councilman D Burke   Yes    

Councilwoman Harrison  Yes 

Councilman Datwyler  Yes

Councilwoman King  Yes 

Water Line Extension:

Mitch Bradley stated he had been approached if the city would extend the water line north on Rigby Lake Drive.  The proposal is to added 16 acres of commercial and 37 acres of single family.  Mr. Bradley indicated an estimate of cost would be around $218,000.  Discussion with the council indicated they were in agreement to consider the extension and for Mr. Bradley to bring back a more specific proposal. 

Other Council Business:

None

Approval of Minutes:

Councilwoman Harrison moved to approve the minutes of Sept 16, 2021 seconded by Councilman Datwyler. 

The chair called for a voice poll:  All in favor none opposed with Councilwoman King abstaining.

Review and approval of bills:

Councilman Burke moved to approve the bills seconded by Councilwoman King. 

The Chair asked for a roll call poll:

Councilman D Burke   Yes    

Councilwoman Harrison  Yes 

Councilman Datwyler  Yes

Councilwoman King  Yes 

Adjournment:

Councilwoman King moved to adjourn seconded by Councilman Datwyler. 

The chair called for a voice poll:  All in favor none opposed.

Meeting adjourned:  8:40pm

CITY OF RIGBY

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    Jason Richardson, Mayor

 ATTEST:

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  David Swager, Clerk

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