All present included
Council Member Elwell,
Mayor Pro Tem McDonald,
Council Member Roberts,
and
City Recorder Kari D. Jimenez.
STAFF:
City Manager/Attorney Dale Coulam,
City Engineer/Public Works Director Chuck Gillette,
Building and Zoning Administrator Kevin Rudd,
and
Director of Finance Wally Ritchie.
EXCUSED:
Council Member Mendenhall,
Council Member Densley
Audience: Jenny Johnson, Kevin Warnick and others who did not sign in.
Mayor Pro Tem McDonald indicated there was a quorum present and that Mayor Hart, Council Member Mendenhall and Council Member Densley 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.
Engineering Report
Public Works Summary of Operations
Water Usage Report
Chuck Gillette reported that the City has issued an RFP (Request for Proposal) for the 2 million gallon water tank that will replace the 1 million gallon water tank. Proposals are expected in 2 weeks. The Storm Drain Masterplan will likely be ready to deliver final draft to City Council at the next meeting as a presentation. Council Member Roberts referred to the BLM (Bureau of Land Management) issues referenced in Chuck's report and inquired who would be drafting a letter to them. Chuck Gillette stated that he planned on drafting a letter from him and suggested that the Mayor and City Council members send a letter. Dale Coulam clarified that the County has provided talking points that the City may want to consider because they don't want to see a bunch of form letters. He will forward the email that he received from the County to the City Council. Mayor Pro Tem McDonald referred to the water report and noticed that water consumption is down and inquired as to the reason. Chuck Gillette indicated that it was a very wet May and June. Council Member Roberts stated that July was not as hot as it usually is and there were rainstorms off and on throughout those months.
Kevin Rudd reported that the Building Department is continuing to issue single family building permits at approximately the same rate as last year. There are some potential large projects moving along that will keep the building department busy. Regarding code enforcement, there are a lot of weeds this time of year but the burn season is now open and that will help with the weeds.
Wally Ritchie submitted an electronic monthly budget report to the Mayor and City Council. A copy of the report is available by request through Ivins City Hall.
Chairman Loris reported that the Planning Commission approved an Amended Final Plat for Padre Canyon Estates Unit 1 Phase 3. They also approved two (2) Final Plats for Taviawk IX-K and IX-L.
Dale Coulam stated Jason Burningham is the financial expert and Ballard Spahr is the acting Bond Council and are setting the parameters for issuing bonds. The last meeting was a preliminary requirement for conduit financing. Jason Burningham stated that a 501(c)3 or non profit is allowed to access tax exempt bond financing. The only way it is allowed is to have to go through a conduit issuer - meaning, they must go through a municipal body in order to access the markets. On the September 3, 2015 City Council meeting, you took action to adopt calling for this Public Hearing to be held. The project is an expansion and updating the facilities. It's hopeful that the bond will be significant to maintaining the economic vitality of Tuacahn. More than 70 percent of patrons come from outside of the county. The purpose tonight is two fold - individuals and residents to comment relative to the bond issue and second the action is a parameters resolution that allows for a notice of intent to be set out and published in the paper and after that's published there's a 30 day period that the proceeding can be contested. Once the 30 days has been completed, the issuance is free to move forward. Another element is that this is a little different than a traditional municipal bond, in that cities have no legal or financial obligation to the issuance of the bond. The bond holder is the one who will repay the financing. Council Member Roberts inquired if the Public Hearing is specifically on the bond issue and not on whether or not tax money will be obligated. Jason Burningham indicated yes and stated that the Public Hearing is specifically on the process that has been put forward and noticing.
Mayor Pro Tem McDonald opened the Public Hearing. There being no comments, Mayor Pro Tem McDonald closed the Public Hearing.
| B. |
Discuss and consider approval of Resolution No. 2015-24R, a Resolution of Ivins City, Utah, (the "City") authorizing the issuance and sale of not more than $7,000,000 aggregate principal amount of Industrial Revenue Bonds (Tuacahn Project), Series 2015 to (I) acquire, construct, equip and furnish a new Arts Center building and (II) expand and renovate the existing amphitheater, indoor theater and related facilities (collectively, the "Project"); providing for the publication of Notice of Bonds to be issued providing for the running of a contest period and related matters |
Resolution 2015-24R
Dale Coulam clarified that as far as what the City has committed and other cities and the County in funds to assist Tuacahn, that will come forward in the form of an interlocal agreement and is separate than this tonight. This is procedural to set parameters and issue the notice of intent to issue the bonds and to let the contest period to run.
Mayor Pro Tem McDonald noted that he spoke with Council Member Densley earlier and he was in favor of this. He also indicated that he was aware that Council Member Mendenhall was opposed to this Resolution and wanted these noted on the public record.
MOTION: Council Member Elwell moved to approve Resolution No. 2015-24R, as presented
SECOND: Council Member Roberts
VOTE: The motion carried unanimously.
| Council Member Elwell |
AYE |
| Mayor Pro Tem McDonald |
AYE |
| Council Member Roberts |
AYE |
| Council Member Mendenhall |
ABSENT |
| Council Member Densley |
ABSENT |
Roll call vote. All Council Members who were present voted in favor.