1979 12-03
Af;EN DA
Meridian City Council
December 3, 1979
ITEM:
Minutes of previous meeting approved as read.
1. Stonehouse, Merle, Updike and LDS Annexation - Cherry Ln. &
Ten Mile Rd. TABLED
2. Jerry Barr - Physical Fitness Center - Pine & Linder - APPROVED
change of use to Service fommercial and granting of a Variance,
subject to Fire and Life Safety Codes.
3. Rick Orton - Inspection of C„perry Lane golf Course. DENIED to have
Orton finish the report grid turn it over to one of his associates.
4. ACHD letter - Request by Country Terrace Subdivision fora right-of-way
exchange.
5. Area of Impact Agreement and Map - set public hearing for January 8,
1980 at 8:00 P.M. at the Meridian Primary School.
6. Motion to pay bills. APPROVED.
7. Engineering Report:
Motion to pay Nelson-Deppe for the park $27,965.00 less 10% retainane.
APPROVED.
Motion to have J-II-B print 50 books of Standard Sewer and Water
Specifications and Drawings and that the City charge $8.00 per
book. APPROVED.
P1otion not to pay $1,627.50 for Sewer Rehabilitation repairs to
Rodding Cleaning. APPROVED.
8. Discussion.
9. Ordinance P1o. 356 - Penalties for failure to pay sewer charges.
APPROVED.
(Meridian City Hall
Meeting called to order by Mayor Joseph Glaisyer at 7:30 P.M.
Councilmen present: Richard Williams, Marvin Bodine, Grant Kingsford,
Bill Brewer.
3, 1979
Others present: Bruce Stuart, Earl Ward, Vern Schoen, Gary Smith, Rex Harrison,
Roger Sherwin, Roger Welker, Ray Sotero, Richard Orton, Marilyn
Olmstead, Kent Barney, Jim Fuller, Bob Mitich, Jim Gratiot,
John R. Spencer, Jeff V. Kerry, Jerry Barr, Wayne Crookston.
The Motion was made by Williams and seconded by Kingsford to aparove the minutes
of the previousmeeting as read.
Motion Carried: Williams, yea, Bodine, yea, Kingsford, yea, Brewer, yea.
Agenda
1
Stonehouse, Merle, Updike and LDS Annexation - located at Cherry Lane and Ten
Mile Rd.
Rex Harrison presented a letter dated November 29, 1979 covering history of the
proposal to annex. The City Council tabled February 21, 1978 because they would
not allow annexations until the comprehensive plan was completed. The Planning
and Zoning approved annexation on November 13, 1978 subject to them being hooked
up to City sewer and water. Then on December 4, 1978 the Council tabled because
the Planning and Zoning Ordinance hadn't been adopted.
Harrison bought the property from Lester Updike. He wanted the proposal for
annexation to be taken from the table and again be considered for annexation.
Harrison contacted Stonehouse and LDS about annexation and they are agreeable.
The church's have no plans to build soon. Their properties were bought for
future church sites. Harrison wished to zone his 1 1/2 acre property for R-4
residential and temporarily use a septic tank and well until sewer and water are
available.
Williams stated sewer and water is available for any developer.
Harrison stated, if the developer laid lines to present sewer and water lines.
The Mayor stated that the City has a policy that City sewer and water lines be
provided to annexed property. There has been a problem with septic tanks and
wells being switched over to City sewer and water when annexed. The City will
not annex unless services are available at this time.
Kingsford stated that even those who are not ready to build yet, must lay lines
past their property to trunk line on Ten Mile Rd before annexation.
The P1ayor stated that was the case unless they waited to develop when the lines
are put in sometime in the future.
Williams stated the City would not allow development until the lines were completed.
Kingsford asked Harrison if he had checked with the Central District Health Depart-
ment on allowing septic tanks.
Harrison stated that they will allow a septic tank when the nearest line is over
300 ft. away, which this property is. Harrison would be willing to go on City
sewer and water. The property is surrounded by the City limits, therefore, it is
logical that the City take it in. The LDS and Stonehouse wouldn't be prepared to
pay for sewer and water because they do not plan to build in the near future.
Harrison's land is landlocked and cannot hook up without .the others doing likewise.
This is the reason he requests a temporary septic tank.
Bodine stated that the City has always kept everything on the City sewer and water.
Boise has had problems when they allowed temporary septic tanks, then switching over
to City service.
Harrison stated the LDS Seminary had a septic tank and that they put in dry lines
until sewer and water was available. This shows it is not unprecedented. The
applicants will do whatever the City would like them to do for annexation. None
of the owners can do anything with their properties until annexed.
Williams recommended that the proposal remain tabled.
Kingsford stated he would not be opposed to annexation if they put in sewer and
water and remain with the City's precedent. To do that, all of the applicants
need to get together and hook up to City service. This is an enclave that should he
straightened out.
Meridian City Hall .2. December 3, 1979
The Motion was made by Williams and seconded by Kingsford to leave the
Stonehouse, Updike, Merle and LDS Annexation on the table.
Plotion Carried: Williams, yea, Bodine, yea, Kingsford, yea, Brewer, yea.
Agenda
2 Jerry Barr Physical Fitness Center
Jerry Barr was present, representing the Sports Center located at Linder and
Pine St. facing Linder. This is not a spa, it is a sports center for people
starting with the age of five years on up. There will be different types of
sports; boxing, judo, wrestling, and weightlifing. Later there will be more of
a family oriented program with a pool. There is already the existing building and
a vacant lot for parking. It will basically be Service lJse.
Williams stated that it is now Light Tndustrial Use. The building would need
extensive remodeling to meet codes.
Barr stated that there is a built in sprinkling system.
Williams stated that there is more than that to meeting codes.
Barr stated that the maximum people in the building at one time, would be about
40. It has two entrances, 3 ft. wide in front and two garage entrances in the back.
The Mayor stated that if they would meet the codes, it would be a good project.
Bodine stated that he would like the fire and building departments to look into the
meeting of codes.
The Motion was made by Kingsford and seconded by Bodine to accept the change of
use to Service Commercial and to grant a Variance for the Physical Fitness Center,
subject to Fire and Life Safety Codes.
Motion Carried: Williams, yea, Bodine, yea, Kingsford, yea, Brewer, yea.
Williams stated that there should be a design review and landscaping on narking.
Agenda
3 Rick Orton - Inspection of Cherry Lane Golf Course to determine the adequacy of
design and construction.by Orton was discussed at a previous Council meeting and
decision was postponed. At the following meeting the City Attorney advised that
the City needed a letter or contract from Rick Orton before making any decisions.
The City received the letter from Orton and forwarded it to the City Attorney for
review. The letter specifically stated that Orton would not begin any work until
he was notified in writing by the Mayor of approval to begin such work.
The lessees of the golf course were going to drain the system before the attorney
had a chance to review the letter completely, which the attorney had asked Orton to
make. Orton went out to do the field work and had it filed and documented properly
in his office. Now the question has come up that perhaps because Orton will be sitting
on the Council in 1980, there might be a conflict and that maybe another consulting
firm should take over. Orton's testimony might be weakened later on because of his
sitting on the Council. One of Orton's associates could perform the report and be
available for testimony. If it will provide additional strength to the posistion
later, there are others who could take this over. Orton stated that in his unqualified
opinion, this is the worst case of design and construction in public works that he
had ever seen in his career. The deficiencies are significant enough that action
should be taken as soon as possible. If there is some legal objections or conflict
with Orton's testimony, he suggests having someone else take over.
The Mayor stated that Orton was not authorized to initiate the work. The City should
not get involved and take sides.
Bodine stated that Orton is closest to the report, but the City is not any closer
than when the review began. Orton can turn this over to one of his associates so
there would be no conflict.
Wayne Crookston, City Attorney, stated that there was no conflict at this time. When
Orton is on the Council, his testimony would not carry as much weight because it would
seem self serving on the City's part. It would be better for someone else to take over.
Bodine stated that even if someone else in Orton's firm took it over,. it still would
not have much bearing.
Orton stated that it could be put into completely independent hands.
Meridian City Hall .3. December 3, 1979
Williams stated that unless the City hires someone from the PGA or the
USGA to critique and inspect the golf course management, the City is still
looking at a one sided situation. After Leavitt-NuPacific giving us a $400,000.00
golf course and the City giving it back, it is stating that it is a worthless
project. Something needs to be done to resolve this. Unless we get people on
the outside to review this matter, we should not proceed.
Bodine stated that no one could do any better with the project with all the
problems that have arisen.
The Mayor stated that it's up to the Lovans to do the review. If it's going
to be used in court, it is not up to the City to make it. If the Lovans leave
it to the City, the City will deed it back to Leavitt because the City doesn't
have the money. In the City's agreement with Leavitt, due to a default the City
can deed it back to Leavitt.
Brewer stated that no matter how good an Engineer Orton is, anything coming from
a self serving entity will not satisfy both sides. The City could have the Pf.,A
or the USGA report on this and still not satisfy the Lovans. If this matter
cannot be resolved, the City should give it back to Leavitt.
Bodine stated that the golf course looks excellent for the first year.
The Mayor stated that if the City is going to pay Tudor Engineering for the report,
it should also hire a golf course architect to give another side. The City does
not have the money. It should be up to the Leavitts and the Lovans.
Bodine stated that there has been alot of work and money put into this. The
Lovans didn't know, when they leased the golf course, what kind of shape it would
be in, but they anticipated it would be a good golf course. If it had sprinklers,
it would be a good one.
Orton stated that he was not qualified to report on the maintenance and operation
and that he only reported on the design and construction.
Kingsford asked if they wanted the maintenance and operation on record also.
Marilyn Olmstead stated that the request was to have a second party come out to
see if it is a maintainable course and a good design, or if ithan impossible course
to maintain because of the design.
Kingsford asked if Olmstead felt that Orton would be objective.
Olmstead stated that she felt Orton would arrive at his own conclusions.
Kingsford stated that it should be farmed out as Orton suggested.
Orton stated it would cost about $1,500.00 to put his findings in report form
and deliver it to the Council.
Bodine stated that the City was informed of what it should get out of the report
and it hasn't gotten that, not condemning J-U-B,
Olmstead stated that Orton could only compare the plans made for the golf course.
He could not compare with other designs in mind because the land could be given
to any golf course architect anywhere and they would come up with different designs.
All he could do is compare it to the designs on file. Orton will make an honest
report.
The Motion was made by Bodine and seconded by Kingsford to have Orton finish: the
report and then turn it over<to.one of his associates.
Motion Denied: Brewer, nay, Williams, nay, Bodine, yea, Kingsford, yea.
The Mayor made the deciding vote, nay.
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Meridian Cit Hall .4. December 3, 1979
Agenda
4 There was a discussion on the Ada County Highway District letter dated
November 26, 1979 on the right-of-way exchange r equested by the developers
of Country Terrace Subdiv ision. City Engineer, Gary Smith., hadn't checked
the legal description.
Agenda
5 Area of Impact .Agreement and map.
It is a one year contract renewable upon written conformation by either Boise
or Peridian.
The f4otion was made by Williams and seconded by Bodine to have a public hearing
for the Area of Impact Agreement and map on January 8, 1980 at 8:00 P.M. at the
Meridian Primary School.
Motion Carried
Agenda
6 The bills were read:
4lilliams, yea, Bodine, yea, Kingsford, yea, Brewer, yea.
Voucher Date Purpose Amount
15976 11-30-74 Farmers and Merchants 50,000.00
15977 11-30-79 Newark Electronics 46.18
15978 11-30-79 U.S. Post Office Postage 58.00
16081 11-30-79 Idaho First National Bank - City of Meridian 22,034.55
16089 11-30-79 Leona Egbert Election 20.00
16090 11-30-79 Monta Watts Election 20.00
16041 11-30-79 Hazel Goodwing Election 20.00
16092 11-30-79 Florance Nall Election 20.00
16093 11-30-79 Helen Gibson Election 20.00
16094 11-30-79 Lova June Pack Election 20.00
16095 11-30-79 Maxine Lindstrom Election 20.00
16096 11-30-79 Ann. Blaine Election 20.00
16097 11-30-79 Blanche Chipman Election 20.00
16098 11-30-79 Audett H. Brown Election 20.00
16094 11-30-79 Boise State University/Water-Wastewater Dept. 60.00
16100 11-30-79 Idaho First National Bank 10,727.81
16101 11-30-79 Ernest Wood 11.50
16102 11-30-79 Circle K 80.83
16103 11-30-79 Sumner Johnson Engineer 1.00
16104 11-30-79 Joseph L. Glaisyer h?ayor 536.22
16105 11-30-79 Plarvin Bodine Councilman 89.37
16106 11-30-79 Bill G. Brewer Councilman 89.37
16107 11-30-79 Grant P. Kingsford Councilman 89.37
16108 11-30-79 Richard G. 4Jilliams Councilman 89.37
16109 11-30-79 LaWana L. Niemann City Clerk 883.20
16110 11-30-79 Mary Jane Breshears Clerk Typist 533.37
16111 11-30-79 Tamera Perkins Clerk Typist 433.52
16112 11-30-79 Judy Ann Byers Clerk Typist 398.95
16113 11-30-79 Lynette Peters Clerk Typist 197.60
16114 11-30-79 John 0. Fitzgerald .Attorney 148.89
16115 11-30-79 Jean. M. Moore Clerk Typist 537.06
16116 11-30-79 Rick L. Richardson Police 844.52
16117 11-30-79 PJorman Woody Williams Police 937.61
16118 11-30-79 Kevin Dale Robertson Police 797.12
16119 11-30-79 Terry Lynn Tipton Police 817.73
16120 11-30-79 P1ark S. Shaver Police 657.70
16121 11-30-79 Gene N. Trakel Police 754.02
16122 11-30-79 John Glen Jones Police 786.05
16123 11-30-79 Richard Doug Nichols Police 757.87
16124 11-30-79 Jasper Harmon Police 19.71
16125 11-30-79 Charles Younger Police 23.00
16126 11-30-79 Dennis James Estes Police 23.00
16127 11-30-79 Richard P. Donahue Dog Catcher 530.33
16128 11-30-79 Roger Sherwin Police Chief 1,024.82
16129 11-30-79 Roger L. Welker Fire Chief 199.06
16130 11-30-79 Raymond Lee Voss Fire Marshall 756.43
16131 11-30-79 Bruce D. Stuart Works 995.33
16132 11-30-79 Dewey Richard Davis Works 751.88
.5. Decembe
Voucher
Date Purpose Amount
11-30-79 Tim R. Greeson Works 672.25
11-30-79 Mark Louis Aguirre Works 377.28
11-30-79 Carol Long Schultz Clerk Typist 318.69
11-30-79 Ann M. Kiebert Treasurer 729.92
11-30-79 Lana Sue Roberts Clerk Typist 483.80
11-30-79 Pamela Kay Johnston Clerk Typist 438.73
11-30-79 Elaine Town Clerk Typist 338.49
11-30-79 John Earl Ward Waste 4later 1,107.36
11-30-79 Robert Keith Boyd Plaste Water 381.90
11-30-79 Frederick Harry Putzier Waste 4later 662.57
11-30-79 Dan D. Grogg 4Jaste Water 201.07
11-30-79 Kris K. Jennison Waste Water 567.97
11-30-79 Robert L. Parsons, Jr. Waste 4later 642.73
11-30-79 Lana Sue Roberts Janitor 200.00
11-30-79 U.S. Postal Office Postage 40.00
11-30-79 Idaho First National Bank/ Water and Sewer Income 36,804.80
11-30-79 U.S. Post Office Postage 220.61
11-30-79 Void
11-30-79 Farmer's and Merchant's State Bank-Fed. Tax Dep. 2,962.10
11-30-79 Uernon Schoen Building 309.50
11-30-79 Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho 3,864.40
11-30-79 Idaho State Tax Commission 678.10
11-30-79 City of Meridian 62.98
11-30-79 Void
11-30-79 Ace Hardware Supplies 13.60
11-30-79 Ada County Environmental Office Service 782.60
11-30-79 Ambrose, Fitzgerald & Crookston Attorney 6,330.00
11-30-79 Association of Idaho Cities 1,544.76
11-30-79 Big 0 Tires of Idaho, Inc. 272.81
11-30-79 Bill's 66 Service 233.34
11-30-79 Bodine Oil 1,201.20
11-30-79 Boise Communications Police 243.55
11-30-79 Boise Office Equipment, Inc. Supplies 38.56
11-30-79 Boise Cascade Building Materials Center Police 8.73
11-30-79 Brewer Pest Control Service 8.50
11-30-79 Void
11-30-79 Central Office Equipment Supplies 138.64
11-30-79 Century Laboratories Service 33.00
11-30-79 City of Meridian 32.45
11-30-79 Consolidated Supply Company Supplies 71.79
11-30-79 Culligan Water Conditioning Service 48.24
11-30-79 Meridian Towing-Cope Auto Repair Service 39.50
11-30-79 Dyna Systems Supplies 5.42
11-30-79 Dyna Systems Supplies 34.75
11-30-79 Datafax Business Equipment Supplies 221.00
11-30-79 F&E Check Protectors & Signers Supplies 150.00
11-30-79 Drake Plumbing & Heating Company Fire 59.09
11-30-79 Farmer Brothers Coffee Supplies 93.05
11-30-79 Garner's Western Auto Service 15.44
11-30-79 Husky Oil Company Supplies 8.90
11-30-79 General Electric Company Supplies 1,618.81
11-30-79 Idaho Department of Labor and Industrial Svcs. Service 24.80
11-30-79 Hoff Building Center Supplies 4.32
11-30-79 Idaho Free Press and The News-Tribune 14.50
11-30-79 Idaho Leather Co. Police 5.00
11-30-79 Idaho Power Service 4,788.31
11-30-79 International Business Machines Supplies 19.50
11-30-79 Idaho Photo 22.63
11-30-79 Idastries Police 315.00
11-30-79 Intermountain Arms Police 9.66
11-30-79 Intermountain Surgical Supply QRII 376.44
11-30-79 International City Management Association Police 26.75
11-30-79 J & D Printing Waste Water 6.00
11-30-79 Kalbus Office Supply Supplies 115.56
11-30-79 Custom Signals, Inc. Police 2,369.00
11-30-79 Lewis & Clark Supplies 119.60
11-30-79 Meridian Drug Center Supplies 18.26
11-30-79 Meridian Ford Sales 349.65
11-30-79 Meridian Glass & Screen Supplies 13.50
Meridian City Hall .6, December 3, 1979
Voucher Date Purpose Amount
16233 11-30-79 Meridian Lock ~ Key 46.67
16234 11-30-79 Mid-American Research Chemical Corp. Waste Water 62.15
16235 11-30-79 Mountain Bell Service 517.82
16236 11-30-79 Modern Printers Police 32.25
16237 11-30-79 National Automobile Dealers 19.00
16238 11-30-79 Ray O'Harron Co., Inc. Police 49.00
16239 11-30-79 Newark Electronics Suoolies 46.18
16240 11-30-79 Paul's Conoco 182.85
16241 11-30-79 Morrison-Knudsen Co., Inc. Fire 68.81
16242 11-30-79 Roto-Rooter Sewer Service Co. Service 190.00
16243 11-30-79 Share Corp. Waste Water 92.70
16244 11-30-79 Sheehan's 4.50
16245 11-30-79 Southworth Discount Stationers Fire 22.17
16246 11-30-79 S & E Auto Parts 320.75
16247 11-30-79 Mark Shaver Police 20.00
16248 11-30-79 Spa r1ing Division-Envirotech C orporation 74.50
16249 11-30-79 Storey Feed and Seed Co. Supplies 48.15
16250 11-30-79 Sundance Dodge, Inc. Police 260.42
16251 11-30-79 State of Idaho-Dept. of Labor and Tndustrial Svcs. 859.95
16252 11-30-79 Syms York Co. Police 418.85
16253 11-30-79 Tates Rentals 36.50
16254 11-30-79 Starline Equipment Company Supplies 696.75
16255 11-30-79 Tel-Car, Inc. 39.75
16256 11-30-79 Territorial. Enforcement Supply Police 108.63
16257 11-30-79 The Idaho Statesman 27.30
16258 11-30-79 Uniformity Plus Police 9..50
16259 11-30-79 Tuck's Gun Shop Police 150.00
16260 11-30-79 Valley News Times 63.06
16261 11-30-79 Valley Stationery Co. Supplies 35.87
16262 11-30-79 Van Gas Supplies 671.58
16263 11-30-79 Water Pollution Control Waste Water 83.00
16264 11-30-79 Water & Waste Water Equipment Company Supplies 446.00
16265 11-30-79 Zamzow's Supplies 10.95
16266 11-30-79 State of Idaho-Dept. of Labor and Inducts. Svcs. 25.00
16267 11-30-79 Colonial Life & Accident Insur ance Company 672.40
16268 11-30-79 Quick Rescue Unit 188.68
16269 11-30-79 Intermountain Gas Company Service 470.15
16270 11-30-79 Bright Advertising Co., Inc. Supplies 275.32
16271 11-30-79 Nelson-Deppe Inc. 6,751.90
16272 11-30-79 Nelson-Deppe Inc, 2,796.50
15273 11-30-79 Nelson-Deppe, Inc. 25,168.50
The Motion was made by Kingsford and seconded by Williams that the bills be paid.
Motion Carried: Williams, yea, Bodine, yea, Kingsford, yea, Brewer, yea.
(Meridian City Hal
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Agenda
7
Engineering Report
Gary Smith, City Engineer, presented the bill for the nark from Nelson-Deppe.
They have concrete curb in. The sprinklim system and landscaping are yet to
be completed. Weather permitting, they will be able to finish. The City may
have to extend their contract time to allow them to finish it in the spring.
Contract time is up the latter part of December. As far as extension, the
Bureau of Outdoor Recreation must be checked with before we can spend these
funds this year or have them carried over next year. .They have submitted
$27,965.00 on this partial estimate.
Williams asked if this encluded the pavement,
Smith answered yes, There needs to be some grading around the gate.
Kingsford stated that the restrooms were already being vandalized.
Williams stated that there should be a gate to protect them.
Smith stated that there should be a 10% retainage to take care of the problems
not taken care of yet.
The Motion was made by Bodine and seconded by Brewer to pay the bill from
Plelson-Deppe for the park $27,965.00 less 10% retainage.
Motion Carried: Williams, yea, Bodine, yea, Kingsford, yea, Brewer, yea.
The Motion was made by Williams and seconded by Bodine to have J-U-B print 50
books of the Standard Sewer and Water Specifications and Drawings and that the
City charge $8.00 per book.
Motion Carried: Williams, yea, Bodine, yea, Kingsford, yea, Brewer, yea.
The Motion was made by Kingsford and seconded by Brewer not to pay $1,627.50
for Sewer Rehabilitation repairs to Rodding Cleaning.
P1otion Carried: Williams, yea, Bodine, yea, Kingsford, yea, Brewer, yea.
Agenda
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Agenda
9
Brewer stated that the Ordinance to keep the City sidewalks clear of snow was
not enforced this year. He suggested the use of the local newspaper to have it
enforced.
Williams suggested a notice in the sewer and water bills.
The Mayor stated it was up to the Chamber of Commerce also.
Marilyn Olmstead stated that she resented the Cherry Lane Village Golf Course
being called the worst case of design and construction in Orton's career of
public works projects. It was never a public works project. There was not a
sewage treatment or a water works plant. It had no Federal, State or Lity
funds involved, it was private. Orton can write a report on the public works
project, it has nothing to do with the golf course.
Olmstead stated that they had finished the report which will be reviewed by her
firm.
The Mayor read Ordinance No. 356 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE VII, CHAPTER 5, ENTITLED SEWER USE OF THE REVISED
AND COMPILED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, ADA COUNTY, IDAHO, BY PROVIDING
ADDITIONAL PENALTIES FOR FAILURE TO PAY SEWER CNARGES, AND AMENDINr, SECTION 7-551
THEREBY.
The Motion was made by Williams and seconded by Kingsford that the rules and
provisions of 50-9002 and all rules and provisions reouiring that Ordinances be
read on three different days, be dispensed with and that Ordinance Number 356, as
read be passed and approved.
Motion Carried: Williams, yea, Bodine, yea, Kingsford, yea, Brewer, yea.
The.Plotion.was made by Williams and seconded by Brewer that the meeting be adjourned
at 8:40 P.M.
on.Carried: Williams, yea, Bodine, yea, Kingsford, yea, Brewer ea,
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ORDINANCE N0. 356
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE VII, CHAPTER 5, ENTITLES SEWER USE OF THE REVISED
AND COMPILED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, ADA COUNTY, IDAHO, BY PROVIDING
ADDITIONAL PENALTIES FOR-FAILURE TO PAY SEWER CHARGES, AND AMENDING SECTION 7-551
THEREBY.
WHEREAS, the City Council and the Mayor of the City of Meridian, Idaho, have
concluded that it is in the best interest of said City to amend Title VIII, Chapter
5, Section 7-551, to provide additional penalties for the failure of users of the
sewer system to pay sewer charges,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MERIDIAN, ADA COUNTY, IDAHO:
Section 1. That Section 7-551 of Title VII, Chapter 5 is hereby amended to
read as follows:
7-551 DELINQUENCY NOTICE. If a sewer user has not paid his monthly charges by
the tenth of the month, it shall be deemed delinquent. The City shall
follow the procedure set forth in 5-133 of the Ordinances of the City of Meridian
for termination of water services, and shall cause the water supplied to said sewer
user to be turned off from the premises, the City taking notice that, without water,
the sewer system bf the user cannot be used and shutting off the water is the only
way to prevent the use of the use of the sewer for nonpayment; provided, if the charges
are not paid within the ten days after the delinquency notice, an additional penalty
of one dollar and fifty cents ($1.50) or fifteen percent (15%) of charges due,
whichever is greater, will be added to the account. All delinquent charges or fees,
as' provided by this Ordinance, not paid after the final determination of the sewer
users' account. shall be imposed as a lien against and upon the property or permises
against which such charge or fee is levied or assessed, and the City Clerk shall, at
the time of certifying the..City_taxes, certify such delinquencies together with all
penalties to the Tax Collector of Ada County, Idaho, and when so certified the same
shall be a lien upon the property and will be collectible as other taxes.
All monies collected by the City Clerk under the provisions of this Section shall be
paid over to the City Treasurer in the same manner as is required for the payment of
other City monies.
Section 2. WHEREAS, there is an emergency therefor, which emergency is .declared
to exist, this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage,
approval and publication as required by law.
PASSED by the City Council and approved by e Mayor of the City of Meridian,
Ada County, Idaho, this 3rd day of December, 1~
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