All present included Mayor Hart,
Council Member Elwell,
Council Member McDonald,
and
Council Member Densley.
STAFF:
City Manager/Attorney Dale Coulam,
Public Works Director Dave Glenn,
City Engineer Chuck Gillette,
Building and Zoning Administrator Kevin Rudd,
Director of Finance Alan Rae,
and
City Recorder Kari D. Jimenez.
EXCUSED:
Council Member Mendenhall,
Council Member Roberts
Audience: Claudette Larsen, Lisa Rutherford, Paul Van Dam, Lance Anderson, R.T. Marten, Michael Porter, Kuzina Cheng, Jessica Shusmmta, Lu Bai, Morgan Thomas and others who did not sign in.
Mayor Hart acknowledged there was a quorum present and stated that Council Member Roberts and Council Member Mendenhall were excused.
Council Member Elwell 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.
John Reed provided information to the City Council. A copy of the information is available by request through Ivins City Hall. Mr. Reed is present on behalf of the Southern Utah Bicycle Alliance (SUBA), which is a non-profit organization. Three (3) of the board members reside in Ivins. SUBA's mission is to promote the infrastructure, policies, attitudes, behaviors, and knowledge necessary to make bicycling safe, convenient and inviting for residents of, and visitors to, Southern Utah. SUBA endeavors to help local communities reap the economic, health and transportation benefits of increased bicycling. He referred to and explained the three (3) levels of a Road Respect Community and requested Ivins City consider becoming a Road Respect Community. The Mayor and City Council agreed to discuss this item on a future City Council agenda.
Dave Glenn provided a monthly Water Usage Comparison Report and Pavement Management Map for 2013 to the Mayor and City Council. Copies are available by request through Ivins City Hall. He reported that the slurry seal project and the Tuacahn Wash armoring project will start the week of June 23, 2013. The storm drain project on 200 South in the Suncrest West subdivision is progressing. Staff has completed the portion that is in Suncrest West. They will likely start on 200 West and 400 South the week of June 24, 2013. There has been a setback on the Center street design and widening project due to the Federal Government requiring a sound study, which is expensive. Construction will likely start this fall. The State of Utah requires a Water Conservation Plan update every five (5) years. He has been working on that and it will be before the City Council for their review in the next few months. Council Member Densley inquired if there have been any complaints or concerns in water spikes or pressures in the Padre Canyon area. Dave Glenn indicated he hasn't had any complaints or concerns but will look into it.
Chuck Gillette reported that Ivins is working on submitting an application through Rocky Mountain Power for additional solar panels. He provided a map to the Mayor and City Council members regarding the potential placement of solar panels at UNITY Park. Council Member Densley was concerned with vandalism if the panels are close to or on the ground rather than on top of the buildings. Chuck Gillette clarified that the solar panels are on fifteen foot (15') poles. Mayor Hart inquired if there have been any complaints about the existing panels. Chuck stated there has not. The panels aren't visible and people know about the program because of the newsletter. Council Member Elwell inquired if there's anything reasonably close that the City Council could look at to see what the solar panels on poles would look like. Chuck indicated the best option would be to search the internet. He stated the additional solar panels would produce 37,000 KW hours of energy, which would triple the production. The Mayor and City Council agreed that Chuck should move forward with the application.
Kevin Rudd reported building continues to increase. They have issued 75 permits for the calendar year so far. Code Enforcement Officer Kenneth Campbell recently retired. Code Enforcement is now being handled by the Building Department. Kevin Rudd provided a Zoning and Nuisance report to the Mayor and City Council. A copy of the report is available by request through Ivins City Hall.
Chairperson Adel Murphy reported that the Planning Commission approved a Final Plat for Taviawk Phase XI-C that consisted of two (2) lots. They also continued to discuss language amending the sign ordinance. The next step is to hold a Public Hearing at the next Planning Commission meeting.
Lisa Rutherford reported she is the Chairperson of the Sensitive Lands Committee. The Sensitive Lands Committee has been working with Form Tomorrow with an Education to Action program that brings in graduate students to assist with planning activities. Michael Porter with Form Tomorrow introduced graduate students Kuzina Cheng from British Columbia, Canada, Jessica Shusmmta from Honolulu, Hawaii and Lu Bai from Kenya, Africa. All are graduate students at the Rhode Island School of Design. Mayor Hart thanked them for participating in this program and indicated he looks forward to them presenting their report at the conclusion of their work.
Dale Coulam stated the tax rate remains the same and this is a formality to adopt by a Resolution. Alan Rae indicated Ivins City has not held a Truth in Taxation hearing since 2005 and has held the tax rate since that time. The State of Utah adjusts the tax rate based on property valuations and is set up so that municipalities receive the same amount of money every year. The rate is what Ivins based the budget on that was approved at the last City Council meeting.
MOTION: Council Member McDonald moved to approve Resolution No. 2013-17R
SECOND: Council Member Elwell
VOTE: The motion carried unanimously.
| Council Member Elwell |
AYE |
| Council Member McDonald |
AYE |
| Council Member Densley |
AYE |
| Council Member Mendenhall |
ABSENT |
| Council Member Roberts |
ABSENT |
Roll call vote. All Council members that were present voted in favor.
Mayor Hart read Resolution No. 2013-18R, appointing Terry Marten as Grand Marshal for the 2013 Pioneer Day Parade. A copy of the Resolution is available by request through Ivins City Hall. Terry Marten stated he would be honored to be given the opportunity to serve the community in this way. Council Member Elwell indicated he has worked with Mr. Marten on several committees over the years and stated Terry has a vision for the community and he keeps in mind what would be best for the community. Council Member Elwell indicated his own service has been shaped by his interactions with Terry Marten and thanked Terry for his service.
MOTION: Council Member Elwell moved to approve Resolution No. 2013-18R, a Resolution of Ivins City, Utah, Appointing Terry Marten as the 2013 Pioneer Day Parade Grand Marshal
SECOND: Council Member McDonald
VOTE: The motion carried unanimously.
| Council Member Elwell |
AYE |
| Council Member McDonald |
AYE |
| Council Member Densley |
AYE |
| Council Member Mendenhall |
ABSENT |
| Council Member Roberts |
ABSENT |
Roll call vote. All Council members that were present voted in favor.
Mayor Hart recommended Doug Little to fill Planning Commission member Todd Benson's term. Council Member Elwell stated Mr. Little was on the City Council when Council Member Elwell first became interested in government. He observed Mr. Little and was impressed with his integrity.
Council Member McDonald indicated he appreciated the notice and information given to the City Council in advance. He has given this a great deal of thought. He doesn't know Mr. Little in depth but considers him to be a great man. He has hesitation and reservation about appointing Mr. Little to the Planning Commission because there is already an Engineer serving on the Planning Commission. He would prefer that the City Council postpone an appointment at this point and look at other options in different fields such as real estate or someone directly affected that doesn't necessarily have an expertise in a particular field. He is not going to support this appointment tonight. Council Member Densley stated he would like to see someone who is involved in a business serve on the Planning Commission, to help promote business in the community. Dale Coulam indicated the best option would be to table this to a future agenda until the other City Council members are present. Mayor Hart suggested publishing an article in the newsletter letting people know about the position. Council Member McDonald clarified he has nothing against Mr. Little. It is his view that the Planning Commission should be comprised of what is best for the community. Council Member Elwell inquired what the background is for the other four (4) Planning Commission members. Mayor Hart stated Mike Scott has a background in real estate, multifamily rental housing business and a representative of the community at large. Adel Murphy works for the Washington County Assessor's Office. Jeff Loris is an Engineer and Lance Anderson is a Developer and end user of what happens at the Planning Commission and City Council. Mayor Hart indicated he would appreciate ideas of individuals and resumes of people he can talk too. He thanked the Planning Commission for the work they have done over the past several years with minimal or no changes from the City Council after the Planning Commission has made recommendations.
MOTION: Council Member McDonald moved to table Resolution No. 2013-19R, a Resolution of Ivins City, Utah, Appointing a Planning Commission Member indefinitely
SECOND: Council Member Densley
VOTE: The motion carried unanimously.
| Council Member Elwell |
AYE |
| Council Member McDonald |
AYE |
| Council Member Densley |
AYE |
| Council Member Mendenhall |
ABSENT |
| Council Member Roberts |
ABSENT |