All present included
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,
Public Safety Director Bob Flowers,
Sergeant Jay Randall,
Public Works Director Dave Glenn,
and
City Engineer Charles Gillette.
EXCUSED: None.
Mayor Pro Tem Elwell called the meeting to order. Mayor Barney was in attendance later in the meeting, arriving at 6:20 p.m.
Audience: Dennis Mehr and others who did not sign in.
Council Member Jolley led the Flag Salute.
Council Member Jolley gave the Invocation.
Mayor Pro Tem Elwell and the City Council Members stated they had no conflicts of interest with items on this meeting’s agenda.
Charles Gillette reported that the City received competitive bids for this project but that the lowest bid is more than what has been budgeted for. The contractors are concerned about the high water table. Charles Gillette referred to the Staff Report submitted to the City Council, a copy of which is available through Ivins City Hall. Staff is not recommending Schedule B in the staff report due to the City not having the funding and the possibility that Schedule B may not be necessary. Staff strongly recommends the City proceed with Schedule A identified in the staff report. Judy Gubler indicated that the City has funding for this project if funds are moved from other projects and if improvements in the older part of town are delayed. If the project is approved, the contract can be signed and the Contractor can start on the project in a few weeks. The residents have the option of hooking up to the drains. Judy Gubler indicated that the question is whether the City should install the stubs to the drains prior to obtaining an agreement to connect with the property owner(s). If the property owner(s) does not intend to connect to the drains, there is no purpose for the City to install the stubs. The City Council determined to proceed with Schedule A of the project and to obtain an agreement with the property owner(s) regarding the drain stubs and connecting to the drains.
MOTION: Council Member Blair moved to approve an expenditure not to exceed $220,000 and award Contract No. 09-07 for the construction of the Cordero Drive Groundwater Drain to Sunroc Corporation
SECOND: Council Member Hart
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 |
Dave Glenn indicated he was able to test this truck and it is a good truck in good condition. The City would be purchasing from a local company and the expenditure has been budgeted for.
MOTION: Council Member Rusick moved to approve the purchase of a used 2007 Freightliner water truck from Wheeler Machinery at the price of $36,000, financed over four years with Wells Fargo, and that the City surplus the existing truck
SECOND: Council Member Hart
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 |
Judy Gubler indicated that the City Council determined at the last meeting to pursue funding through the CDBG grant. She has attended the meetings and the City now needs to hold a Public Hearing. Prior to the Public Hearing, the City needs to narrow the project(s). The criteria for the grant is that the project needs to benefit low to moderate income areas. The Mayor and City Council discussed areas that may be eligible for grant funds and discussed improving the north and south streets and the east and west streets of the 350 North area, improving the Indian Hills area, the trailer park area and the Center Street area.
The Mayor and City Council are interested in seeing what projects can be done with grant money. Dave Glenn indicated that if the City contributes to projects, it increases the odds of obtaining grant funding.
Dale Coulam indicated the changes are housekeeping items that reflect the coordination of special event permits with various City departments. The City Council discussed other grammatical changes to the ordinance and indicated Ivins City should be event friendly.
MOTION: Council Member Rusick moved to approve Ordinance No. 2009-12 "An Ordinance of Ivins City, Utah, amending Chapter 5.10 of the Ivins City Code entitled "Special Event Permits" as amended this evening.
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 were present and voted in favor.
Council Member Elwell - no report.
Council Member Blair reported that 200 East is now a road that is eligible for funding.
Council Member Jolley reported that he received a call from East Elementary School in St. George regarding a presentation that two (2) of Ivins Firefighters/EMTs, Mr. Evans and Mr. Woods, provided. The school had several presentations from other agencies but the school indicated that Mr. Evans and Mr. Woods were, without a doubt, the very best they had ever received there and they were very impressed. Council Member Jolley also reported that the individual who created the sculptures in the Ivins roundabout entrance, Ed Hlavka, had one of his sculptures unveiled at the U.S. Capitol.
Council Member Hart - no report.
Council Member Rusick reported that she attended a Trustee training session at Bryce Canyon. There were a lot of people in attendance. A portion of the training was on how to deal with legislatures and on the Open and Public Meetings Act. LeGrand Bitter with the Utah Association of Special Districts reported that the term "Executive Sessions" is now suppose to be referred to as "Closed Meetings". Council Member Rusick has received complaints about the weeds at the Villas of Bellagio. She inquired as to what the City can do to alleviate that situation. Dale Coulam indicated that the property has gone through a lengthy foreclosure process where no accurate owner of record is listed with the County, which makes it difficult to cite them through ACE (Administrative Code Enforcement) Court. The Code Enforcement Officer, Skip Blythe, has diligently been tracking this property but there is nothing new on record. Council Member Rusick reminded the City Attorney that the City Council did not receive an ordinance on the zone change that was passed at the last City Council meeting. Dale Coulam indicated that would be forthcoming on the next City Council agenda.
Mayor Barney inquired as to the status of the roundabout. Judy Gubler indicated she met with Kent Byland at Split Rock. The concrete work is scheduled to begin next week. Mayor Barney referred to a letter received from the auditors regarding the audit and indicated the audit went well. The COG (Council of Governments) meeting is in February, 2010. They Mayor requested Judy Gubler provide the COG with Ivins road master map plans.
| C. |
City Manager, Judy Gubler |
Judy Gubler reported that a Special City Council Meeting needs to be set to canvass the general election. The meeting needs to be held between the dates of November 10 through November 17, 2009. The City Council determined the Special City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 8:30 a.m. in the City Council Chambers. The Christmas Party will be at Tuacahn on Friday, December 18, 2009. Judy referred to a potential future agenda item regarding underground power and the possibility of the City contributing to the cost of running underground power. The City encourages underground power. The City Council agreed. This will be a future agenda item.
Judy Gubler reported on the elections and indicated that Staff does not organize Meet the Candidate Nights and remains neutral in the elections. The Spectrum is interested in sponsoring a Meeting the Candidates Night. Todd Seifert with The Spectrum will run the ad and it will be held at Red Mountain Elementary on a date to be determined.
| D. |
City Attorney, Dale Coulam |
Dale Coulam reported on the potential to defer impact fees for low income housing projects. The Utah statute indicates that a city may include a provision in the impact fee enactment allowing an adjustment of impact fees for low income housing. The City would need to determine how to apply any deferrals fairly.
| E. |
Items to be placed on future agendas |