CITY OF UCON AUGUST 2015 NEWSLETTER

CITY OF UCON
AUGUST 2015 NEWSLETTER
Email: [email protected] * Website: cityofucon.us
City Council Highlights
July 8, 2015 – City Council Meeting
Attendance: Mayor Blain and council members Vernon
Hill, John Brasier, Jon Holst and 1 citizen were present.
City Council – Meeting was called to order by Mayor Blain
at 7:40 PM. Travis McKnight led the opening prayer.
PUBLIC HEARING - ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER
FRANCHISE - Mayor Blain opened the public hearing at
7:45 PM and read the ordinance summary. He explained
that this ordinance has a term of 25 years with a franchise
fee of 3%. The term of the previous ordinance was 50 years
with no franchise fee. No public comments or questions
were received. Public hearing was closed at 7:49 PM.
ORDINANCE 172- Rocky Mountain Power Franchise – the
council approved the ordinance and Resolution 55 to
approve publication by summary.
ORDINANCE 18-173 was postponed indefinitely.
FIRE REPORT – Chief Scott Norman thanked everyone who
supported their Firemen’s Breakfast. They had an excellent
turn out and made about $1,800. It is great to see everyone
and to see kids that they’ve seen for years now coming with
their own kids. He reported 17 total members with 15
attending regular training; one prospective member. Three
members have advanced from probation to FF3. 172 hours
of training and everyone passed the pack test. PR/
Meetings: 36 hours. Fire calls: 1 to Ammon (truck never
left); 1 to Ammon (canceled enroute); 2 in Ammon where the
truck made it to the scene. No calls in
Ucon. Maintenance: 186 hours. They are continuing with
the tender repairs. They are still in the running for the
SCBA grant. Acquired the Humvee from Idaho Department
of Lands and are getting it ready to paint.
POLICE REPORT - Chief Walker reported a pretty quiet
month. Patrol hours: 345; grant overtime: 19 hours; call
outs: 2; traffic stops: 131; traffic citations: 12; non-traffic
citations: 2; complaints responded to: 6; special events: 1
(breakfast); special patrol: 2; other/maintenance: 8
hours. He stated that the signs have been moved out of the
school zone and will be replaced when school starts. The
bike lanes were swept with the street sweeper before being
painted. They have been patrolling on 109 N for speeding.
P&Z REPORT - none.
LANDSCAPE & REC. – Mayor Blain stated that July’s Yard
of the Month winners are Nick & Rachel Havens of 3803 E
105 N. FOUNDERS’ DAY – Jon Holst stated that
everything is coming together. He’s planning for a car show
and water party and climbing wall. Casie Hammer is
planning the races. He stated that he still needs helpers.
WATER & SEWER SYSTEM REPORT – Daniel Morgan
reported that the rewiring of the lift stations is ongoing. All
radio-read meters received have been replaced. He’s
ordered a repair kit for the anti-siphon at Tower Road lift
station. He’s trying to get AAA Sewer to come out and fix
the leaks at Tower Road and Hitt Road lift stations on the
same day. He will be patching streets soon. The center and
edge lines on 109 North were painted which cost $440 and
they will come in to paint the crosswalks after the patching
is done. Ucon Park is finished and he will focus on
Simmons Park this month to get it ready for Founders’
Day. He informed the council that the 4 wheeler needs tires
and presented prices: Sam’s Club: $301.38; Jones
Motorsports: $314; Les Schwab: $440. Vernon Hill
admonished Daniel telling him that he needs to set a proper
example and not ride the ATV side-saddle when reading
meters. The council approved the purchase of tires from
Sam’s Club for $310.38. Mayor Blain stated that it has been
five years since the tank was last cleaned and
inspected. The council approved the cleaning and
inspection of the tank at Well #1 by Liquid Engineering for
$2,825. John Brasier stated that the power costs and sewer
flows are normal for this time of year.
KENNEL LICENSES – the council approved kennel licenses
for Tracie Stark-11201 N Crooked Tree, Darin McDonald3785 E 109 N and Ross Jenkins-10650 N 37 E.
The city building inspector is retiring and Mayor Blain
instructed the clerk to advertise for the part-time position.
A budget workshop was scheduled for Wednesday, July 22nd
at 6:30 PM.
Council meeting adjourned at 9:27 PM
Yard of the Month
July: Nick & Rachel Havens—3803 E 105 N
Winners receive a $25 gift card donated by Town & Country
Gardens!! Please take a moment and visit their yard. Your
yard could be next month’s winner!
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Thank you for your donations and support!
Founders' Day - August 8th!!
Race times: 10K - 7:00 AM / 5K - 7:30 AM /
Fun Run - 8:30 AM. Get your race form and up-to-date
information at uconfoundersday.blogspot.com
(see enclosed flyer for more information)
City Meeting Schedule
 Council Mtg & Public Hearings
FY16 Budget/Salaries/Water Rate Increase:
Wed. Aug 12th at 7:30 PM
 Planning & Zoning: Last Thurs, 7 PM
 Landscape & Rec: 1st Thurs, 5:30 PM
CITY OF UCON AUGUST 2015 NEWSLETTER
Tennis Camps
Kids Camp—Aug. 10th thru August 13th
Ages 5-8 @ 9 AM / Ages 9 and up @ 10 AM
Adult Camps: August 13th & August 20th @ 7 PM
check the calendar at cityofucon.us
Public Hearings
Ordinance 174-Proposed FY16 Budget
[includes $1/month water rate increase]
Ordinance 175-Elected Officials Salaries
Wednesday, August 12th - 7:30 PM
Full text of proposed ordinances available
during office hours. Call 523-3971
CITY OF UCON
TREASURER'S QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT
3RD QUARTER ENDING JUNE 30, 2015
FUND REVENUE
BUDGET
ACTUAL
$ 105,888
$ 68,433
65%
LICENSES & PERMITS
$
$
5,034
139%
INTERGOVERNMENTAL
$ 134,900
$ 101,624
75%
ZONING & SUBDIVISION FEES
$
550
$
184
33%
FINES & FORFEITURES
$
2,000
$
1,845
92%
MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE
$ 112,276
$ 14,651
13%
OTHER REVENUE
$
$
10
1%
WATER FUND
$ 267,250
$ 135,565
51%
SEWER FUND
$ 435,250
$ 214,681
49%
FUND EXPENDITURES
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
BUDGET
ACTUAL
Percentage
$ 108,834
$ 25,156
23%
POLICE DEPARTMENT
$ 156,555
$ 113,611
73%
FIRE DEPARTMENT
$ 20,050
$
2,793
14%
ROADS
$ 37,200
$ 14,482
39%
PARKS
$ 38,100
$ 25,432
67%
WATER FUND
$ 267,250
$ 128,196
48%
SEWER FUND
$ 435,250
$ 234,047
54%
3,625
1,500
Fire Hydrants-Unauthorized Use
Only City personnel are authorized to use Fire
Hydrants. Please report any unauthorized use of fire
hydrants by calling the City at 523-3971 with the
license plate number and description of the vehicle.
Street Lights—if you notice any malfunctioning
street lights, please notify the City Clerk
Bonneville County Household
hazardous waste collection
Schedule
Dates: 2nd Saturday of each month May – Sep.
Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm
Place: Environmental Excellence Transfer Station
2455 Hemmert Ave.
Idaho Falls, ID
 For more information visit:
http://www.co.bonneville.id.us/index.php/p
ublic-works/solid-waste
Annual Drinking Water Quality
Report
The City of Ucon routinely monitors for
contaminants in your drinking water according
to Federal and State laws. This report is
designed to inform you about the quality of the
water and services we deliver to you every
day. Your water is tested for 77 different
contaminates. For January 2014 to December
2014 there were no violations. Our goal is to
provide you with a safe and dependable
supply of drinking water. If you would like a
copy of this report you can pick one up at the
City office or the Division of Environmental
Quality (DEQ).
Percentage
TAXES
EXPENDITURES
Citizens are invited to inspect the detailed suporting records of the above report.
Ronda Deason - City Clerk/Treasurer
DATED this 28th day of July 2015
Notice of Quarterly report is being sent by first-class mail to all residents of the
City of Ucon.