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IVINS
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
July 2, 2009
MAYOR AND COUNCIL: The meeting was called to order at
5:31 p.m. and announced there was a quorum present.
All present included Mayor Barney,
Council Member Elwell,
Council Member Blair,
Council Member Jolley,
Council Member Hart,
Council Member Rusick,
and
City Recorder Kari D. Jimenez.
STAFF:
City Manager Judy Gubler,
City Attorney Dale Coulam,
and
Public Safety Director Bob Flowers.
EXCUSED: None.
AUDIENCE: Chris Blake, Gina Blake, C. Riley Blake, Lance Anderson, Lori Bigler, Doni Pack, Irene Sierra, Ashley Pittario, Amber Pittario, Jim Hatzidakis, Cheyne McDonald and others who did not sign in.
Council Member Elwell led the Flag Salute.
Council Member Elwell gave the Invocation.
They Mayor and City Council Members stated they had no conflicts of interest with items on this meeting's agenda.
Mayor Barney welcomed James Hatzidakis and recognized him as the Grand Marshal for the July 24th Parade. Mayor Barney stated the City appreciates all that he has done with the service he has provided to Ivins City and Washington County. They Mayor, City Council and Staff presented Officer Hatzidakis with a plaque. Officer Hatzidakis thanked the Mayor, City Council and Staff.
Mayor Barney reported that Mayor Chris Blake will be presented with the 2009 Mayor’s Community Service Award at a future City Council meeting.
Judy Gubler provided a written report to the City Council, on behalf of Parks and Recreation Director Benny Sorensen. A copy of the report is available by request through Ivins City Hall. Judy Gubler reported there will be festivities at the Ivins City Park on the 24th of July. There will be a parade, performances in the ball field and vendors set up in the shade of the trees. The Mayor and City Council may ride 4-wheelers or golf-carts in the parade. There will be activities immediately following the parade and the ribbon cutting for the animal shelter remodeling project will be at 11:00 a.m.
Public Safety Director Bob Flowers reported that as part of the Safe Kids Program, Ivins City will be handing out free bike helmets on July 24th. The animal shelter remodeling project has gone extremely well. He spent some time at the splash pad and reported that it is packed.
Pete Kuhlmann reported that it has been an unusual fire season.
| C. |
Planning Commission Report |
There was no one present at the time this agenda item was called. It was later addressed at the end of the meeting.
There were two (2) Citizen Comment forms submitted regarding Sun Tran Transportation and one (1) Citizen Comment form submitted regarding high speed internet. Mayor Barney indicated that Sun Tran was originally scheduled to provide a presentation to Ivins City in June or the first part of July but that a representative from Sun Tran called and canceled the presentation but indicated they would re-schedule the presentation. Council Member Blair indicated he spoke with one of the St. George City Council Members and was told the City of St. George is compiling the figures and information prior to providing a presentation to Ivins. Traci McDonald came forward and indicated she has been handing out fliers and sent mailings relating to support for Sun Tran in Ivins. She indicated she has spoken with approximately five hundred (500) people in Ivins and there is a lot of support in Ivins for a bus system. Chris Blake came forward and stated he had received a flier in the mail relating to Sun Tran. He indicated he is support of a bus system in Ivins. There is a much greater need now than there was a decade ago.
Judy Gubler indicated Ivins does not have a commitment from the City of St. George as to when the Sun Tran presentation will be but the City Recorder will contact Traci McDonald when Ivins has a date for the presentation.
Lance Anderson came forward on behalf of Alex Wrigly regarding high speed internet for the community. Alex Wrigly provided information relating to fiber-optic expansion. A copy of the information is available by request through Ivins City Hall. There was discussion regarding a conflict with an Ivins ordinance relating to restrictions for antennas and poles. It was determined that Lance Anderson and Alex Wrigly will work with Staff regarding the restrictions. The Mayor and City Council requested this item be brought forward with a recommendation from Staff. Council Member Rusick requested that when Staff is addressing this that they address the potential of antennas and poles occurring in every zone.
| 4) |
PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION ITEMS - NONE |
Dale Coulam indicated the changes are a follow-up from the previous meeting. The changes that are in red are what the City Council was previously in agreement with. There was a discussion regarding grammatical changes and clarifications throughout the document. Dale Coulam will make the requested changes and the City Recorder will provide a copy of the document with the changes to the City Council for their review.
MOTION: Council Member Hart moved to approve Ordinance No. 2009-03 "An Ordinance of Ivins City, Utah, Amending Title 15 of the Ivins City Code Regarding Subdivisions, as amended
SECOND: Council Member Elwell
VOTE: The motion carried unanimously.
| Council Member Elwell |
AYE |
| Council Member Blair |
AYE |
| Council Member Jolley |
AYE |
| Council Member Hart |
AYE |
| Council Member Rusick |
AYE |
Roll call vote. All Council Members voted in favor.
Council Member Hart requested item A be removed from the Consent Agenda. Council Member Jolley requested item C be removed from the Consent Agenda.
| B. |
Approval of lease of backhoe |
| D. |
Approval of Meeting Minutes for June 18, 2009 |
MOTION: Council Member Jolley moved to approve Consent Agenda items B and D
SECOND: Council Member Blair
VOTE: The motion carried unanimously.
| Council Member Elwell |
AYE |
| Council Member Blair |
AYE |
| Council Member Jolley |
AYE |
| Council Member Hart |
AYE |
| Council Member Rusick |
AYE |
| A. |
Approval of expenditure for installation of masonry wall on Center Street adjacent to Oyler Property |
Council Member Hart inquired if the City is obligated to accept the lowest bidder on projects. Dale Coulam stated usually but not in all cases and Judy Gubler stated the actual wording is the "lowest responsible bidder".
MOTION: Council Member Blair moved to approve Item A on the Consent Agenda
SECOND: Council Member Jolley
VOTE: The motion carried unanimously.
| Council Member Elwell |
AYE |
| Council Member Blair |
AYE |
| Council Member Jolley |
AYE |
| Council Member Hart |
AYE |
| Council Member Rusick |
AYE |
| C. |
Approval of Meeting Minutes for June 4, 2009 |
Council Member Jolley indicated he requested this item be removed because he was not present at that meeting and would need to abstain from the vote. Council Member Rusick stated she was not clear on Bob Flower’s report. Dale Coulam indicated the minutes are an accurate reflection of what was said and in the case of Bob Flower’s report, he was intentionally vague.
MOTION: Council Member Rusick moved to approve the Ivins City Council Meeting Minutes from June 4th, as amended
SECOND: Council Member Hart
VOTE: The motion carried.
| Council Member Elwell |
AYE |
| Council Member Hart |
AYE |
| Council Member Rusick |
AYE |
| Council Member Blair |
ABSTAIN |
| Council Member Jolley |
ABSTAIN |
Judy Gubler indicated there is a correction to the June 18, 2009 Minutes that have already been approved. The City Council reconsidered item 6 D, Approval of Meeting Minutes for June 18, 2009. Judy Gubler stated on page 1, line 33, the sentence referring to the slurry seal and it stating that it is more expensive, it should actually state that it is "less" expensive.
MOTION: Council Member Hart moved rescind the prior approval of Meeting Minutes for June 18 and approve those minutes, as corrected
SECOND: Council Member Jolley
VOTE: The motion carried.
| Council Member Elwell |
AYE |
| Council Member Blair |
AYE |
| Council Member Jolley |
AYE |
| Council Member Hart |
AYE |
| Council Member Rusick |
ABSTAIN |
| 7) |
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION |
Council Member Elwell inquired if Ivins would like to host the traveling Vietnam Wall by providing a venue. It would be a wonderful addition to the Heritage Days Celebration and if Ivins determines they would like to host it, there would be a presentation by the individuals who are with that organization. The Mayor and City Council agreed that they would like to host the traveling wall and hear a presentation relating to it.
Council Member Blair - no report.
Council Member Jolley - no report.
Council Member Hart - Furniture and appliances are being moved in to the animal shelter on Monday, July 6th.
Council Member Rusick indicated her two (2) granddaughters visiting from Chicago went on a tour of the animal shelter and they were impressed. Barbara attended a Mosquito Abatement Board meeting. The attorney for the board clarified how the board was established and it was a good chance to learn a lot about what’s occurring, along with the new director.
Mayor Barney indicated he received a letter from an individual in the City regarding Officer Marrott. The citizen stated she was very grateful for his caring and concerned manner in which he handled the situation.
| C. |
City Manager, Judy Gubler |
Judy Gubler reported she followed up with Kevin Smith and Kevin Warnick at Tuacahn and was assured that there is no animosity building between their organization and the City. Judy had a discussion with Brian Chadez regarding the sculptures (at the round-about) and indicated progress is being made. Judy reported that during the month of July, all City employees go through a performance evaluation process.
| D. |
City Attorney, Dale Coulam |
No report.
| E. |
Items to be placed on future agendas |
Commissioner Cheyne McDonald was present and reported that the Planning Commission approved two Home Occupation licenses and they discussed the Ivins City Zoning Ordinance related to commercial zoning. There will be a Public Hearing at their next Planning Commission meeting regarding residential zones.
| 9) |
EXECUTIVE MEETING - NONE |
MOTION: Council Member Jolley moved to adjourn
SECOND: Council Member Elwell
VOTE: The motion carried unanimously.
| Council Member Elwell |
AYE |
| Council Member Blair |
AYE |
| Council Member Jolley |
AYE |
| Council Member Hart |
AYE |
| Council Member Rusick |
AYE |
The meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
Respectfully,
Kari D. Jimenez
Ivins City Recorder