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IVINS
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
May 5, 2011
MAYOR AND COUNCIL: The meeting was called to order at
5:30 p.m. and announced there was a quorum present.
All present included Mayor Hart,
Council Member Elwell,
Council Member McDonald,
Council Member Rusick,
and
City Recorder Kari D. Jimenez.
STAFF:
City Manager Judy Gubler,
and
City Attorney Dale Coulam.
EXCUSED:
Council Member Jolley,
Council Member Roberts
Audience: Kenneth Anderson, Katelyn Sneed, Peter Hansen, Nate Crockett, Kody Hafen, Nathan Wilson, Tanner Wilson, Cherie Stoddard, Lance Anderson, Skip Blythe, Tom Flowers and others who did not sign in.
Mayor Hart acknowledged there was a quorum present and excused Council Member Jolley and Council Member Roberts.
Scout Troop No. 1804 led the Flag Salute
Council Member Elwell gave the Invocation
There were no disclosures or conflicts of interest with items on this meeting's agenda.
Benny Sorensen reported the City is preparing for the Ironman Competition and the Ivins Fitness Festival on Saturday, May 7, 2011 at UNITY Park. Patrons can park at Tuacahn, City Hall or the LDS church on Center Street and ride the shuttle to UNITY Park. The shuttle will begin at 8:00 a.m. and end at 3:30 p.m. and will run every 30 minutes. Baseball will begin the week of May 9, 2011. The City has been unable to spray the weeds due to the wind. Mayor Hart stated the City is grateful for all of his department's hard work.
Chief Flowers reported that the St. George Elks acknowledged officers Jason Shafer and Jaron Studley for outstanding work performance. Chief Flowers performed a time audit of the officers recently and the City is running 50% of obligated time which means 50% of the officers time is demanded by criminal investigations, follow-up or assignment on cases. St. George Police Department is running at 58% of obligated time and the Hurricane Police Department is running at approximately 50% of obligated time. The Public Safety Department has received an increase in complaints regarding speeding on the new roads in the Historic Township area. The Public Safety Department has been notified that the EMT program now requires intermediate level training of an additional five (5) weeks of training. The Public Safety Department has been looking at efficiency options with the ambulance service. The Fire Department may purchase a vehicle from the BLM (Bureau of Land Management) by foregoing the vehicle that was going to be purchased next year. Animal shelter donations are double what they were last year. The ventilation system at the animal shelter needs some work done and it’s anticipated that will be addressed in the next few months.
There was no one present from the Planning Commission. Mayor Hart reported that the Planning Commission discussed the issue of allowing surety bonds as a means of bonding for subdivision improvements. The Planning Commission recommended there be no change to the ordinance.
Mayor Hart recognized Ed Hlavka who was present at the meeting. Mr. Hlavka is the artist of the bronze horse sculptures in the Ivins roundabout entrance. Mr. Hlavka will be the artist of the Washington County Veterans Memorial monument that will be at the entrance of the Veterans Memorial Care Facility in Ivins. The Veterans will have a booth at the Fitness Festival to raise funds to upgrade the facilities rooms. A small scale model of the monument will also be available to view at their booth.
There was one (1) Citizen Comment submitted by Rodney Yanke. Mayor Hart explained that the purpose of the Citizen’s Comment is to briefly explain a reason why the Council should pursue a legislative action. Rodney James Yanke stated he was a victim of identify fraud resulting in an alleged loss of $476,788.00. The fraud initiated in Ivins and he may need to discuss this further with the Ivins Public Safety Department. Mr. Yanke is waiting for information to come back from the U.S. Postal Service for a P.O. Box that is in Ivins that Mr. Yanke has not signed for but a number of his financial documents and checks have been diverted to that P.O. Box. He wanted it on record that this has occurred. Mayor Hart invited Mr. Yanke to discuss this matter further with the Ivins City Public Safety Department. Mr. Yanke indicated that he would not need help from the City Council unless he was denied public services such as police protection.
Dale Coulam stated the Planning Commission considered and approved an Amended Final Plat on Taviawk subdivisions IX-Z and IX-W. On review of the proposed plats, it was discovered that there was a section of 600 West right-of-way that extends from approximately 800 North to 1000 North, that interferes with these two plats. New roads have been constructed as part of these subdivisions which negates the need for this portion of 600 West. The Planning Commission granted approval of the amended plat and the newest plat, conditioned upon the portion of 600 West being vacated. Mayor Hart opened the Public Hearing. There being no comments, Mayor Hart closed the Public Hearing.
MOTION: Council Member McDonald moved to approve Ordinance No. 2011-06
SECOND: Council Member Elwell
Roll call vote. All Council Members that were present voted in favor.
VOTE: The motion carried unanimously.
| Council Member Elwell |
AYE |
| Council Member McDonald |
AYE |
| Council Member Rusick |
AYE |
| Council Member Jolley |
ABSENT |
| Council Member Roberts |
ABSENT |
Judy Gubler indicated the road is 200 West, south of Highway 91 and that road then became 800 South, which then went into Normandy Road, which is confusing. The City received a request that the name be changed to Fitness Way. The City Engineer and the owner of Fitness Ridge spoke with the neighboring property owners in that area and they were agreeable to the name change. Mayor Hart opened the Public Hearing. Lance Bunnell with Fitness Ridge stated the name change would make it easier for customers to locate the facility and the name change is appropriate for the fitness aspect of Ivins. Lance Anderson with Kayenta Development indicated he supports Fitness Ridge. There being no further comments, Mayor Hart closed the Public Hearing.
Council Member Elwell stated his only concern is the history of the name of "Normandy Road". Judy Gubler indicated that in that area the property was owned by Norm Hafen although she is unaware if Normandy Road was named after Mr. Hafen. The adjoining property owners are supportive of the name change. Mayor Hart referred to the book written by Emma Fife on the history of Ivins and stated there is no reference to Normandy Road in the book.
MOTION: Council Member Elwell moved to approve Ordinance No. 2011-07, an Ordinance of Ivins City, Utah, changing the name of the currently designated road 200 West/800 South/Normandy Road to Fitness Way
SECOND: Council Member Rusick
VOTE: The motion carried unanimously.
| Council Member Elwell |
AYE |
| Council Member McDonald |
AYE |
| Council Member Rusick |
AYE |
| Council Member Jolley |
ABSENT |
| Council Member Roberts |
ABSENT |
Roll call vote. All Council Members that were present voted in favor.
Judy Gubler referred to the redlined document and indicated the only changes from the previous document provided at the last City Council meeting is in on page 2 under "Project Plans" and on page 3 under "Warranty Security". Regarding Project Plans, the Developer agrees to submit the plans to the City for review and the plans will include a basic site layout consisting of colored elevations showing the exterior of the buildings which will be single-story, earth-tone colors, tile roofs, stucco and stone and a landscape conceptual plan. The Developer also agrees to allow Ivins City architectural review and to offer comment on the same which, if reasonable, Developer agrees to make reasonable efforts to incorporate. Regarding "Warranty Security" the Developer agrees to provide the City with a warranty bond, or name the City as additionally insured on the Developer’s performance/warranty bond for the Project or other form of security acceptable to the City. Mayor Hart stated that he and Council Member Roberts serve on the oversight committee and the purpose of that oversight committee is to steer the architectural aspects of the building and the members of that committee are very supportive and sensitive to the environment in which the building is going to be placed. Dale Coulam provided a revised version of Resolution No. 2011-09R with Findings to the City Council Members, a copy of which is available by request through Ivins City Hall.
MOTION: Council Member Rusick moved to approve Resolution No. 2011-09R, a Resolution of Ivins City, Utah, Approving and Authorizing Execution of Real Estate Contract of Purchase and Sale Regarding Veterans Administration Facility
SECOND: Council Member McDonald
VOTE: The motion carried unanimously.
| Council Member Elwell |
AYE |
| Council Member McDonald |
AYE |
| Council Member Rusick |
AYE |
| Council Member Jolley |
ABSENT |
| Council Member Roberts |
ABSENT |
Roll call vote. All Council Members that were present voted in favor.
Mayor Hart recommended David Anderson serve on this board. David Anderson indicated he is Lance Anderson’s brother. He is a Scout Range Master and feels it is important to teach gun safety.
MOTION: Council Member Elwell moved to approve Resolution No. 2011-10R, a Resolution of Ivins City, Utah, Appointing David Anderson to the Southern Utah Shooting Sports Park Board
SECOND: Council Member McDonald
VOTE: The motion carried unanimously.
| Council Member Elwell |
AYE |
| Council Member McDonald |
AYE |
| Council Member Rusick |
AYE |
| Council Member Jolley |
ABSENT |
| Council Member Roberts |
ABSENT |
Roll call vote. All Council Members that were present voted in favor.
| 9. |
Economic Development Agency Fund |
| 10.Mu |
nicipal Building Authority Fund |
Judy Gubler referred to the budget document, a copy of which is available by request through Ivins City Hall. Alan Rae will be submitting this budget document to the GFOA (Government Finance Officers Association) for the distinguished budget award. Presenting and approving the budget is a four (4) step process. The first step is the presentation tonight. Discussion to consider approving the tentative budgets will be on May 19, 2011, the Public Hearing to receive input on the adoption of the tentative budgets will be on June 2, 2011 and adoption of the approved tentative budgets will be on June 16, 2011.
| A. |
Approval of Meeting Minutes for April 21, 2011 |
| B. |
Approval of Proclamation "National Public Works Week" |
| C. |
Approval of Expenditure for Irrigation Pipe to Serve the Cemetery |
| D. |
Approval of Drainage Maintenance Agreement |
Judy Gubler requested item D be removed from the Consent Agenda and indicated the request for that agreement has been withdrawn. Council Member Elwell referred to item A Meeting Minutes and stated he was not present at the previous City Council meeting and inquired if it would be appropriate for him to vote on the Minutes given there are only three (3) City Council Members present for a quorum. Dale Coulam indicated he would be able to vote on the approval of the Meeting Minutes.
MOTION: Council Member McDonald moved to approve Consent Agenda items A, B and C
SECOND: Council Member Elwell
VOTE: The motion carried unanimously.
| Council Member Elwell |
AYE |
| Council Member McDonald |
AYE |
| Council Member Rusick |
AYE |
| Council Member Jolley |
ABSENT |
| Council Member Roberts |
ABSENT |
| 7) |
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION |
Council Member Rusick - no report
Council Member Elwell - no report
Council Member McDonald reported he attended a special board meeting for the Solid Waste District to approve the landfill gas flare. They also discussed the cardboard recycling and due to it being an expense, the Solid Waste District will not be recycling cardboard. He reported the recycling binnies in Cedar City were damaged when someone started a fire in one of the binnies and then the others binnies caught on fire. The replacement cost for those binnies is approximately $7,600.
Mayor Hart reported that he and Judy Gubler met with the State and Regional Director for the State Park system. They asked the City for the City’s concerns regarding the administration of Snow Canyon Park and its use. The City was candid about the City’s concerns and the Directors left the meeting committed to addressing those issues that the City raised. Mayor Hart and Judy Gubler attended a meeting with the Veterans where Governor Herbert signed House Bill 492 regarding the Washington County Veterans’ Home. Governor Herbert also signed legislation that designates Dixie State College to become a University within four (4) years. Mayor Hart recorded the Mayor’s forum program and there were seven (7) Veterans present. The topic of discussion was the Veterans Care Center as well as the establishment of an American Legion Post in Ivins. Mayor Hart reported he will be away attending his son’s graduation from medical school and will not be in attendance at the City Council meeting on May 19, 2011. Mayor Pro Tem Rusick will conduct the May 19, 2011 meeting.
Judy Gubler recognized Alan Rae and the Department Heads for their hard work on the budgets. An employee of Ivins City, Jason Sjo, is competing in the Ironman. Mayor Hart and Judy Gubler met with DocUtah regarding an International Documentary Film Festival and they have been invited to make a presentation to the City Council on June 2, 2011.
Dale Coulam reported he recently attended a conference for Municipal Attorneys and a Land Use conference regarding impact fees. There was a complete re-codification of the impact fee ordinance and for the most part it was a reorganization and simplification of the ordinance. He will be providing a Legislative Update summary to the City Council members.
Council Member McDonald would like Staff to investigate options for the use of security bonds as a means for bonding for subdivision improvements and requested the City Council discuss it on a future agenda.
MOTION: Council Member McDonald moved to adjourn
SECOND: Council Member Elwell
VOTE: The motion carried unanimously.
| Council Member Elwell |
AYE |
| Council Member McDonald |
AYE |
| Council Member Rusick |
AYE |
| Council Member Jolley |
ABSENT |
| Council Member Roberts |
ABSENT |
The meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
Respectfully,
Kari D. Jimenez, CMC
City Recorder