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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/15/1963 Business Meetingri E� C] -149i JULY 152 1963 The City Council met in regular evening session, commencing at 8 p.m. Mayor Larson, Councilman Brazier, Lemon, Lynch, and Robinson, City Manager Smith and City Attorney Andrews wer present on, roll call. Councilman Kurbitz . present for the balance of the meeting after 8:30 p.m. Councilman Munger absent and excused. The Invocation was given by Councilman Brazier. The minutes of the regular meeting of July 8, 1963 were approved as read. Petition No. 215 having been filed with the City Clerk questing the formation of a Local Improvement District curbs and gutters on Knobel Avenue from 40th Avenue to was MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Lemon that said pet Staff for study and recomne ndation: carried, Brazier, aye by voice vote.. Kurbitz and Munger absent. on July for the a point ition be Larson, 91 1963 by Robert J. Rennie, re- surfacing and construction.of 260 feet east of 40th'Avenue, it referred to the City Manager and Lemon, Lynch and Robinson voting MOVED by Lynch, seconded by Robinson that Resolution No. D -577 granting special permission for the installation of an eight -inch fire service connection for St. Elizabeth Hospital, be passed as read: carried, Brazier, Larson, Lemon, Lynch and Robinson voting aye on roll call. Kurbitz and Munger-absent. Discussion of this matter with Mr. Bert Andersen, Director of Public Utilitie; pointed out that perhaps the water code should be_ amended since the Fire Underwriters now cover the matter. RESOLUTION NO. D -577, a Resolution granting special permission for the installation of an eight inch fire service connection. MOVED by Lemon, seconded by Lynch that Resolution No. D -578 authorizing the execution of an agreement with Boise Cascade Corporation for the purpose of establishing a sanitary land fill, be passed as read: carried, Brazier, Larson, Lemon, Lynch and Robinson voting aye on roll call. Kurbitz and Munger absent. Public Works Director Mayo explained that the pond to be filled and made usable is some 27 acres near the mill which is 12 to 15 X_eet.: deEp and of adequate capacity to take some:5 years of the :Cityrs;)and,:its _ dontrac'tor, Eichler's garbage haul. He pointed out that the haul to the pond will be shorter for the City and considerably shorter for Eichler who takes care of the Central Business Area. He stated that the cover will be 2 `feet of material from the Roza ditch area and that Boise Cascade will add one inch of cover material. RESOLUTION NO. D -5781 a Resolution authorising and directing the City Manager and the City Clerk to execute and Agreement with Boise Cascade Corporation for the purpose of establishing a sanitai land fill. MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Lemon that Resolution No. D -579 authorizing the payment of $49.85 to Edward E. Cassidy for damages gustained to certain property located at 910 South-26th Avenue as the result of a sewer backup, be passed as read: carried,'Brazier, Larson, Lemon, Lynch, and Robinson voting aye on roll call. Councilman Kurbitz asked to be excused from voting sine e he was not present during the discussion of this matter. Munger absent. Discussion of this matter with Bert Andersen, Director of Public Utilities, pointed out that City Crews were in the area flushing the sewer; that Mrs. Cassidy was notified that the fluihing was to be done; ;. that the crews were aware of the °problem in this area since a similar incident had happened in 1962; that the sewer was not rodded prior totthe flushing but that after some 300 gallons -of water had gone through the pipe it was assumed that there was no stoppage in the line and the damage was done when the flushing was continued and a partial stoppage was formed causing the flooding of the basement. Mr. Anderson further stated that there are some 5 areas in the city which are known problem areas and that a directive has been issued to the City crews that no flushing is to be done in these areas in the °future until the line is rodded to make sure the impediments are removed. RESOLUTION NO:. D -579, a Resolution authorizing the payment of $49.85 to Edward E. Cassidy. MOVED by Lynch, seconded by Robinson that Resolution No. D -580 authorizing the payment of $15.19, to L. Donovan Stacy for damages szstained as a result of a sewer backup at-claimants residence at 119 Park Avenue, be passed as read; carried, Brazier, Kurbitz, Larson, Lemon, Lynch and Robin- son voting aye on roll call. Munger absent. In answer to the Councilts question as to'why only half the amount of the claim is recommended in this case, City Attorney Andrews explained that this property is located in an area where a program of flushing at regular intervals is carried out, but that this incident happened just before the time for the regular flushing and was caused by roots .which clogged the main sewer line and not as the result of the City crews working in the area. RESOLUTION NO. D -580, A Resolution authorizing the.payment of $15.19 to L. Donovan Stacy. MOVED by Robinson, seconded by Lynch that Resolution No. D -581 authorizing the payment of $30.34 to Robert C. Ward for damages to his car as the result of striking a manhole cover on South 28th Avenues, -'cVrr1e`& Wa`zier, Kurbitz, Larson, Lemon, Lynch and Robinson voting aye on roll call. Munger absent. In discussing this matter,.John Mayo, explained that this accident happened on South 28th Avenue, the area improved by Glascom Builders, who were, at the time, installing sewer lines, manhole covers and street improvements,.all at the same time. He further explained that the work was done to meet city specifications, but by independent contractors who are not required to be bonded to the City. Through lack of coordination,b etween the street contractor and the sewer contractor there were no warning signs placed on the protruding manholes. The matter of bonding independent contractors was discussed and Mr. Mayo indicated that the City's policy should be changed and all contractors working in street right -of -ways be.required to be bonded to the City. RESOLUTION NO. D -5819 A Resolution authorizing the payment of $30.34 to Robert C. Ward. r Moved by Brazier, seconded by Lemon that Resolution No. D -582 appointing Fred H. Andrews as Acting City Manager during the absence of City Manager Smith, comencing July 16, 1963 through July 26, 1963 , be passed as read: carried, Brazier, Kurbitz, Larson, Lemon, Lynch and Robinson voting aye on roll call. Munger absent. Manager Smith will be on vacation. RESOLUTION NO. D -5820 A Resolution appoiting Fred H. Andrews as Acting City Manager I r 450 JULY 15-1--19-6 3 An appeal from the Planning Commissions decision.having been filed July 11, 1963 by Richard Smith Attorney, representing Woodrow Edinger in the matter of rezoning of the property located on the Northeast corner of the intersection of South 12th Avenue and Baker Street, it was MOVED"by Robinson, seconded by Lemon that the date for hearing by the Council be and is hereby fixed for the 29th day of July and that due notice be given by publication and that Mr. Edinger and other persons who were heard at the Planning Commissions hearing be so notified: carried, Brazier, Kurbitz, Larson, Lemon, Lynch, and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. Munger absent. Grey and Osborne having submitted through the City Engineer,Pro ress Estimate No. 1 , on the'63 Street Improvement project on-Lincoln Avenue, in the amount of $179.21 payable to Superior Asphalt-and Concrete Company , it was MOVED by Lynch, seconded by Lemon that the Grey & Osborne' report , dated July 9,, 1963, setting-forth said progress estimate be approved and that payment of said estimate be' authorized: carried, Brazier, Kurbitz, Larson, Lemon and Lynch and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. Munger absent. Manager Smith reported that negotiations are under wqy to take over 22 of Nob Hill Water Company': customers located on a line between Summitview and Lincoln Avenue.along 40th Avenue. He related that the Nob Hill Water Company will have to�'replace their wood stave lire in this'street if they are to continue service to these people and this will delay the improvement of 40th Avenue, but, that if these people are willing, they can.be served by an existing 12 inch City main. He indicated that the Nob Hill Water Company is willing to transfer these customers due.to the cost of the replacement of their line. He stated that Mr. Ed Wascher, Manager of the Nob Hill Water Company is contacting this group to get their approval to the switch over if there is no direct immediate cost to thenand a release of their water stock can be arranged.. Manager Smith stated that this appears to be a breakthrough in our relations with this Company and recommnded that the Council authorize such an agreement as would complete the transfer. Councilman Brazier suggested that the Nob Hill Water Company should contribute to the cost'of the change over in some manner, perhaps by turning over their meters to the City. Public Works Director , John Mayo, explained that over the long haul the City will make back the cost. Bert Andersen, Dir. of Public Utilities suggested that a contract of some type, setting forth the formula to cover all future transfers be prepared. Manager Smith concurred with Mr. Andersen in his suggestion but stated that it.will take more time and many meetings to accomplish such an agreement and emphasised the importance of acting immediately on this transfer. Councilman Lynch concurred with the procedure in this matter, but stated that he believed that the City should only take ove: the hard to serve areas. It was MOVED by Lynch, seconded by Brazier that the City Council author: the City Attorney to enter into negotiations with the Nob Hill Water Company along the lines of the staff's recommendations and - conditioned upon the city receiving the water meters or some fi- nancial adjustment in lieu of the meters: carried, Brazier, Kurbitz, Larson, Lemon and Lynch voting aye by voice vote. Councilman Robinson not voting.' He explained that his firm represents Nob Hill Water Company in a legal capacity. Public'Works Director Mayo suggested that'the matter of.a formula for future change overs be delayed until'Ithe Water Study is completed by Gray and Osborne ifidicating that there will be no further changeovers for another year. Manager Smith announced that he has appointed Mr. Jim Eakin as Airport Manager and that the skill labor position held by Mr. Eakin up to this time will not be filled. Councilman Kurbitz brought on for discussion the matter of safety at railroad crossings, especial'. the one at Yakima Avenue expressing concern due to a recent accident. He indicated that since the existing safety facilities do not seem to be adequate, something should be done. Manager Smith related that he has discussed this matter with representatives of both railroad.companies on various occassions but that nothing has been done. Councilmen Brazier and Lynch indicated that the crossing at Yakima Avenue is no more dangerous than the Mead Avenue and C Street crossings. Councilman Brazier intimated that the City could be involved in a law suit as the result of a railroad accident. No action was taken on this matter. There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Kurbitz, seconded by Lemon that we do now adjuorn at the hour of 9:45 p.m: carried, Brazier, Kurbitz, Larson, Lemon, Lynch and Robinson voting aye by voice vote. Munger absent. 4 M A !.d ze F LJ I. T1 L 1