All present included Mayor Barney, Council Member Elwell, Council Member Jolley, Council Member Blair, Council Member Hart, Council Member Rusick, and City Recorder Kari D. Jimenez.
STAFF: City Manager Judy Gubler, City Attorney Dale Coulam, Public Safety Director Robert Flowers, Public Works Director Dave Glenn, City Engineer Charles Gillette, Director of Finance Alan Rae, and Commissioner Cheyne McDonald.
EXCUSED: None.Audience: Richard Holliday, Steven Roberts, Angelo Desante, Jenifer Harris and others who did not sign in.
A. Acknowledgement of Quorum
B. Flag Salute Council Member Rusick led the Flag Salute.
C. Invocation Council Member Hart gave the Invocation.
D. Disclosures The Mayor and City Council Members stated they had no conflicts of interest with items on this meeting’s agenda.
A. Washington County recycling program update - Jenifer Harris Jenifer Harris, the Washington County Recycling Coordinator, referred to a PowerPoint presentation. A copy of the presentation is available by request through Ivins City Hall. The Mayor and City Council determined they would like the proceeds of any commodity collected to continue to go to the Ivins City Animal Shelter. Jenifer Harris reported there have been several inquiries as to why the holes to the binnies are as small as they are and indicated the small holes reduce contamination. For additional information, refer to the following website: www.wcsw.org
B. Financial Report - Alan Rae Alan Rae referred to a PowerPoint presentation regarding 2009 Financial Trends for Ivins City. A copy of the report is available by request through Ivins City Hall. The concerns the Auditors had relating to the Water and Storm Drain Funds have been addressed and the change in allocations are identified in the graphs contained in the Financial Trends report. The Mayor and City Council thanked Alan for the comprehensive report.
C. Emergency Preparedness Report - Public Safety Chief Bob Flowers reported he and Council Member Hart attended a meeting regarding the Swine Flu. There is a concern that if there is a rise in the H1N1 Flu, there may be an inability for hospitals to provide critical care. If that occurs, the hospitals may triage outside of the hospital and look to faith based organizations and cities to assist. The first wave of H1N1 is tapering off and the Public Safety Department is drafting an emergency plan to address Ivins involvement. It is anticipated that the draft will be ready for review by the City Council in a few weeks.
D. Department Reports: Building Department, Public Works and Engineering Kevin Rudd was not present but a report was submitted on his behalf. A copy of the report is available by request through Ivins City Hall.
Dave Glenn provided a monthly report and an annual report to the City Council. A copy of the reports are available by request through Ivins City Hall.
Charles Gillette provided a monthly report to the City Council. A copy of the report is available by request through Ivins City Hall. The Cordero Drive groundwater subdrain is on schedule and is the only active construction project in the City. Council Member Elwell referred to the charter school on Center Street and indicated that when traveling west bound, vehicles are in the conflict areas impacted by school children before reaching the flashing school signal. He inquired if it is possible to place a device prior to the flashing school signal to alert motorists to reduce their speed. Charles Gillette indicated he will look at where the school zone begins and the placement of signs.
E. Planning Commission Report Commissioner Cheyne McDonald reported that the Planning Commission discussed and reviewed the Ivins City Zoning ordinances. He also reported that FORM Tomorrow will be meeting with the Planning Commission to provide ideas that may assist with the commercial zoning areas and some residential areas.
| 3) | CITIZEN COMMENT & REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - NONE |
| 4) | PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION ITEMS - NONE |
A. Discuss and consider approval of Resolution No. 2009-23R "A Resolution of Ivins City, Utah, Amending and Replacing the Consolidated Fee Schedule Council Member Rusick inquired as to the Civil Penalties fee of $25 per day per violation. Dale Coulam indicated that fee was inadvertently left off of the previous Consolidated Fee Schedule. The City Council determined to use the verbiage "Administrative Code Enforcement Civil Penalty" to clarify that fee.
MOTION: Council Member Rusick moved to approve Resolution No. 2009-23R "A Resolution of Ivins City, Utah, Amending and Replacing the Consolidated Fee Schedule, as amended
SECOND: Council Member Blair
VOTE: The motion carried unanimously.
Council Member Elwell AYE Council Member Jolley AYE Council Member Blair AYE Council Member Hart AYE Council Member Rusick AYE
Roll call vote. All Council Members voted in favor.
B. Discuss and consider approval of Ordinance No. 2009-16 "An Ordinance of Ivins City, Utah, Adopting the City Council Meeting Schedule for the Calendar Year of 2010 Council Member Elwell indicated every year the City Council has a conflict in October due to Heritage Days. He suggested it would be appropriate for the City Council to approve the schedule as presented and if there is a conflict with dates and times, the City Council could amend the schedule. The Council agreed.
MOTION: Council Member Jolley moved to approve Ordinance No. 2009-16 "An Ordinance of Ivins City, Utah, Adopting the City Council Meeting Schedule for the Calendar Year of 2010
SECOND: Council Member Hart
VOTE: The motion carried unanimously.
Council Member Elwell AYE Council Member Jolley AYE Council Member Blair AYE Council Member Hart AYE Council Member Rusick AYE
Roll call vote. All Council Members voted in favor.The City Council and Dale Coulam discussed clarification changes relating to owners, time frames and budgeting.
MOTION: Council Member Rusick moved to approve Resolution No. 2009-22R "A Resolution of Ivins City, Utah, Concerning Contribution for a Percentage of the Cost for Converting Existing Overhead Power Lines to Underground, adding the word "City" before "funds" in the "NOW THEREFORE" paragraph and as amended, to incorporate the amendments mentioned by City Attorney Coulam.
SECOND: Council Member Jolley
VOTE: The motion carried unanimously.
Council Member Elwell AYE Council Member Jolley AYE Council Member Blair AYE Council Member Hart AYE Council Member Rusick AYE
Roll call vote. All Council Member voted in favor.
Council Member Rusick requested item 6B be removed from the Consent Agenda since the minutes were not provided for Council review.
B. Approval of Meeting Minutes for November 5, 2009
A. Approval of Meeting Minutes for October 22, 2009
C. Approval of Special Meeting Minutes for November 10, 2009
MOTION: Council Member Elwell moved to approve Consent Agenda items A and C and table Consent Agenda item B.
SECOND: Council Member Hart
VOTE: The motion carried.
Council Member Elwell AYE Council Member Blair AYE Council Member Hart AYE Council Member Rusick AYE Council Member Jolley ABSTAIN
Council Member Jolley abstained, as he was not present at the October 22, 2009 or November 10, 2009 meetings.
| 7) | CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION |
| 8) | REPORTS |
A. Council Council Member Elwell reported that the dog known as "Patches" has been adopted and is on his way to a new home in New Jersey thanks to the Pound Puppy hike program. It was also reported that coyotes have recently been seen in the area in packs and suggested the possibility of letting people know so they can be aware and alert when they are outdoors.
Council Member Blair reported that he and Council Member Hart attended a Dixie Transportation Executive Meeting yesterday and the bulk of the meeting was spent discussing the new members and group members for 2010. There will be a vote for the new Chair and Vice Chair at a meeting on December 16, 2009. It was also reported that there are transportation meetings the first Thursday of the month at noon in Salt Lake City. If someone from the City Council is designated to attend those meetings, there would be a conflict due to one of the the City Council meetings being held on the first Thursday of each month. Council Member Blair referred to a video presentation entitled "Zero Fatalities" that is on UDOT’s (Utah Department of Transportations) website - http://www.udot.utah.gov or http://www.zerofatalities.com Zero Fatalities is a nationwide program promoting zero fatalities and the video features the story of individuals living in Utah. If anyone has the chance to view the video, it is worthwhile and makes an impression.
Council Member Jolley suggested the City Council look at the committees that Council Member Hart currently serves on and consider other individuals to be on those committees (due to Council Member Hart assuming the Mayoral position in January 2010).
Council Member Hart reported he attended the solid waste meeting and Jenifer Harris’ report given tonight covered the majority of that meeting. He indicated there needs to be incentives to recycle.
Council Member Rusick reported she attended the Southwest Mosquito Abatement and Control District meeting. There have been no cases of the West Nile virus in humans or horses and the District is being ran very well by Mario Boisvert from Canada.
B. Mayor No report.
C. City Manager, Judy Gubler Judy Gubler reported the City has received a concept plan for the Desert Rose subdivision. Regarding a presentation relating to Sun Tran, the City Manager for St. George indicated the St. George City Council and the transportation individuals are supposed to be contacting Ivins to schedule a presentation.
D. City Attorney, Dale Coulam No report.
E. Items to be placed on future agendas
| 9) | CLOSED MEETING |
| 10) | ADJOURNMENT |
MOTION: Council Member Hart moved to adjourn
SECOND: Council Member Blair
VOTE: The motion carried unanimously.
Council Member Elwell AYE Council Member Jolley AYE Council Member Blair AYE Council Member Hart AYE Council Member Rusick AYE
The meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
Respectfully,
Kari D. Jimenez
Ivins City Recorder