City Council

Copy of the City of Ivins record for City Council, preserved by OwnUtah.com Ivins Meetings. Official source: City of Ivins Granicus archive.

CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
December 6, 2012

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 McDonald, Council Member Roberts, and Council Member Densley.
STAFF: City Manager/Attorney Dale Coulam, Parks and Recreation Director Benny Sorensen, Director of Public Safety Bob Flowers, and City Recorder Kari D. Jimenez.
EXCUSED: Council Member Elwell, Council Member Mendenhall

Audience: Claudette Larsen, Lance Anderson and others who did not sign in.

Mayor Hart acknowledged there was a quorum present and indicated Council Member Elwell and Council Member Mendenhall were excused.

Council Member McDonald led the Flag Salute

Council Member McDonald gave the Invocation

There were no disclosures or conflicts of interest with items on this meeting's agenda.

Benny Sorensen reported on the following: they are preparing for basketball season. There are currently 172 kids in two (2) divisions registered which is an increase of approximately nine percent (9%) from last year. 80% of the participants reside outside of Ivins. The Run Run Reindeer fun run was held last weekend and there will be girls' basketball clinics on Saturday, December 8th, 15th and 22nd at Red Mountain Elementary. The Southern Utah Soccer Association has been using the fields for the last nine (9) weeks. A couple of our employees have been attending a three (3) day intensive training course on playground inspection. They have taken the test and are awaiting the results. Employees Kelly Rogers, Jason Sjo and Terry Erickson also attended arborist and pesticide training. Trees were planted at the cemetery as part of an Eagle Scout project. The Parks and Recreation Department will be working on irrigation in the new Center Street/Tuacahn Drive roundabout, placing irrigation in the cemetery and replacing swing sets and play structures at Del Coronado Park. Council Member McDonald inquired if there are plans to replace the dug out seats at Ivins City Park. Benny Sorensen indicated there are plans to replace the covers and suggested that may be a good Eagle Scout project. Mayor Hart referred to Ironman relocating their route and inquired what the plans are for the Fitness Festival. Benny Sorensen stated it will be difficult to compete with the Ironman event. If the City wants to pursue a festival in the future, it may be worth discussing it with an activity committee. Mayor Hart referred to the berm by the Nielsen property on Center Street and suggested if it's possible, to extend the berm to mask the larger pieces of utility equipment. Mayor Hart referred to the vacant corner of land in UNITY Park that was intended for a skateboard park and indicated he would like to see that project revived. Benny Sorensen stated the splash pad was built instead and the skate park hasn't been budgeted for. If the City is going to build a skate park, the City needs the involvement of the kids that would use it, for the design of the skate park. Council Member Roberts referred to a shade area for the playground and inquired as to the status. Benny Sorensen indicated that has been budgeted for this year. Council Member Densley inquired as to the status of the pickleball court. Benny Sorensen stated they are waiting for striping on the basketball court.

Chief Bob Flowers provided a written report to the City Council, a copy of which is available by request through Ivins City Hall. He reported that Jaren Studley was promoted to Sergeant, the school resource officer was promoted to Detective and Officer Chad Holt is now the school resource officer. There are problems with people not stopping at stop signs, as well as speeding. The Department received a grant for cameras that go on the officers' microphones and they are less expensive than cameras in vehicles. The transition between Santa Clara and Ivins police departments is complete and they are fully integrated. The Fire side of Public Safety is going well and is busy. Mayor Hart indicated the animal shelter report that was provided by Susan Kogut was a nice report on the animal shelter. Chief Flowers stated Aggie, FIAS (Friends of Ivins Animal Shelter) and INKAS (Ivins No Kill Animal Supporters) have done a great job.

Chairperson Adel Murphy reported the Planning Commission held a Public Hearing on proposed zone changes submitted by Kayenta Development. The Public Hearing on the proposed zone changes was continued to the next Planning Commission meeting on December 18th. The Planning Commission reviewed the commercial zoning ordinance and approved the meeting schedule for 2013.

3)	CITIZEN COMMENT & REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - NONE

4)	PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION ITEMS - NONE

Council Member Roberts requested the meeting on June 20, 2013 be moved to June 27, 2012. Council Member McDonald suggested approving the schedule as it is and changing it later if needed. The Mayor and other City Council members agreed.

MOTION: Council Member Densley moved to approve
SECOND: Council Member McDonald

VOTE: The motion carried unanimously.

Roll call vote. All Council Members that were present voted in favor.

Dale Coulam indicated the change reflects what is in the Utah statute.

MOTION: Council Member McDonald moved to approve Ordinance No. 2012-13
SECOND: Council Member Roberts

VOTE: The motion carried unanimously.

Roll call vote. All Council Members that were present voted in favor.

Dale Coulam stated as the acting City Manager, being the Deputy Treasurer would be a conflict. He recommended Dave Glenn because he is meticulous with numbers and good with the City's financial software.

MOTION: Council Member Roberts moved to approve Resolution No. 2012-17R, a Resolution of Ivins City, Utah, appointing Dave Glenn as Ivins City Deputy Treasurer
SECOND: Council Member McDonald

VOTE: The motion carried unanimously.

Roll call vote. All Council Members that were present voted in favor.

MOTION: Council Member McDonald moved to approve the Consent Agenda
SECOND: Council Member Densley

VOTE: The motion carried unanimously.

7)	CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION

Council Member McDonald - no report
Council Member Roberts - no report
Council Member Densley reported he attended a flood control meeting in St. George where they are in the process of adopting the budget and appropriating funds. FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) has provided funds to replace the dike in Santa Clara. Council Member Densley suggested the City look into becoming a contributing member of the Washington County Flood Control and to receive the benefits of that membership. Dale Coulam indicated the City could evaluate being a contributing member. He stated that Ivins City has been meeting with FEMA regarding the flood damage that occurred on September 11, 2012. FEMA who has been very complimentary of Ivins staff stating it is unusual to obtain that level of detail, accuracy and timeliness for receiving the information. Council Member Densley referred to obtaining right-of-way easements from owners near the wash and inquired as to the status. Dale Coulam stated he will follow-up on the status. Council Member Densley inquired as to the status of the Suntran busses. Dale Coulam indicated the TRC (Technical Review Committee) discussed the route in their meeting today and it will be discussed again next week in the TRC meeting. The information that the Mayor provided to Dale on the busses was forwarded to the City of St. George Suntran representative. Council Member Densley suggested the Snow Canyon Clinic be involved and nail down the routes. He also inquired as to the status of advertising in the newsletter. Dale Coulam stated he will follow up on that.

Dale Coulam provided a draft of the Ivins City Affordable Housing Plan to the City Council members, a copy of which is available by request through Ivins City Hall. The Five County Association of Governments met with Kevin Rudd and Judy Gudy and proposed this plan based on a review of statutory requirements. The plan would amend the General Plan and a Public Hearing before the Planning Commission and City Council is required. Regarding Rocky Mountain Power providing a presentation, the preference is a Work Meeting with at least one (1) hour for the presentation. The tentative dates for the Work Meeting are January 17, 2013 or February 7, 2013. Mayor Hart inquired if a Work Meeting beginning at 4:00 p.m. on a regularly scheduled City Council night would work for the City Council Members and they agreed. Dale Coulam referred to Noel Broadbent's request to have access from 200 East for his disabled child. The sidewalk project does not qualify as an Eagle Scout project. He contacted Mr. Broadbent's ecclesiastical leader to see if their organization would be interested in a Christmas project. Some City employees are also willing to volunteer their personal time to assist with the project.

9)	CLOSED MEETING

10)

ADJOURNMENT

MOTION: Council Member McDonald moved to adjourn
SECOND: Council Member Densley

VOTE: The motion carried unanimously.

The meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m.

Respectfully,

Kari D. Jimenez, CMC
City Recorder

Council Member McDonald	AYE
Council Member Roberts	AYE
Council Member Densley	AYE
Council Member Elwell	ABSENT
Council Member Mendenhall	ABSENT