All present included Mayor Hart,
Council Member Mehr,
Council Member McDonald,
Council Member Johnson,
Council Member Roberts,
Council Member Densley,
and
City Recorder Kari D. Jimenez.
STAFF:
City Manager/Attorney Dale Coulam,
Director of Finance Wally Ritchie,
Parks and Recreation Director Benny Sorensen,
Director of Public Safety Bob Flowers,
and
Public Works Director/City Engineer Chuck Gillette.
EXCUSED: None.
Audience: William Watson & Wife; C. Johnson, Claudette Larsen, Lance Anderson and others who did not sign in.
Mayor Hart acknowledged that there was a quorum present.
Council Member Mehr led the Flag Salute
Council Member Mehr gave the Invocation
There were no disclosures or conflicts of interest with items on this meeting's agenda.
Amended MOU
Dale Coulam stated that in March of 2015 the City passed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). At that time the Attorney for the Shivwits Band was insisting on some language regarding the Shivwits Band sovereign status being added. That is what the amendments consist of, the sovereign status of the Shivwits Band. The Washington County Conservancy District called and said they didn't have a signed copy of this amended MOU, so we put it on the agenda tonight.
MOTION: Council Member Roberts moved to approve the Amended Memorandum of Understanding between the Washington County Water Conservancy District, Ivins City, Ivins Irrigation Company, Shivwits Band of Paiute Indians and Canadian Capital Corp., Kayenta Homesites, Inc., R. Terry Marten for Development, Operation and Maintenance of Ivins Recreation and Nature Park at Ivins Reservoir
SECOND: Council Member Densley
VOTE: The motion carried unanimously.
| Council Member Mehr |
AYE |
| Council Member McDonald |
AYE |
| Council Member Johnson |
AYE |
| Council Member Roberts |
AYE |
| Council Member Densley |
AYE |
Resolution
Dale Coulam indicated that this is a formality due to the retirement of Linda Elwell. F.I.A.S suspended operations ended in May and their status with the State became delinquent on June 15, 2017. This Resolution places it on the record that the Memorandum of Understanding no longer exists and releases Linda and the City from further responsibility.
MOTION: Council Member Mehr moved to approve Resolution No. 2017-17R, a Resolution of Ivins City, Utah, formally terminating the Memorandum of Understanding between Ivins City and Friends of Ivins Animal Shelter (FIAS)
SECOND: Council Member McDonald
VOTE: The motion carried unanimously.
| Council Member Mehr |
AYE |
| Council Member McDonald |
AYE |
| Council Member Johnson |
AYE |
| Council Member Roberts |
AYE |
| Council Member Densley |
AYE |
Roll call vote. All Council Members voted in favor.
Amendment
Dale Coulam stated this came up in discussions between Lance Anderson and Chuck Gillette. This amendment clarifies paragraph 3 of the agreement.
MOTION: Council Member Densley moved to approve an amendment to the Property Exchange Agreement for abandoned 400 South Right-of-Way for 400 South/600 West Detention Basin Site
SECOND: Council Member Johnson
VOTE: The motion carried unanimously.
| Council Member Mehr |
AYE |
| Council Member McDonald |
AYE |
| Council Member Johnson |
AYE |
| Council Member Roberts |
AYE |
| Council Member Densley |
AYE |
Mayor Hart indicated this has been before the City Council in some form or another in the past. Dale Coulam stated that when the Indigo Trails subdivision was approved, there was a request by the developer to use the Kwavasa name as the entrance into that project. That discussion was premature at the time but now, with the right-of-way being resolved, this is a timely request to continue that name down from the Coyote Gulch area to Highway 91 so that people clearly know where to turn and will help individuals find their way into the heart of Kayenta. It will also take a lot of traffic off of 400 West.
MOTION: Council Member Johnson moved to approve extending the street name of Kwavasa from Coyote Gulch area to Highway 91
SECOND: Council Member McDonald
VOTE: The motion carried.
| Council Member Mehr |
AYE |
| Council Member McDonald |
AYE |
| Council Member Johnson |
AYE |
| Council Member Densley |
AYE |
| Council Member Roberts |
NAY |
Dale Coulam indicated that this relates to the agenda item just discussed and is per Lance Anderson's request.
MOTION: Council Member Mehr moved to approve extending the street name of Kwavasa across Highway 91 into Indigo Trails subdivision
SECOND: Council Member McDonald
VOTE: The motion carried.
| Council Member McDonald |
AYE |
| Council Member Johnson |
AYE |
| Council Member Roberts |
AYE |
| Council Member Densley |
AYE |
| Council Member Mehr |
NAY |
Council Member Mehr made the Motion but voted in opposition.
Report
Wally Ritchie stated that the City is financing a portion of this purchase. Zions Bank came back with the better rate. Council Member Mehr inquired if the rate is variable. Wally Ritchie clarified that it was not and that it was a fixed rate. The financing portion of this will be brought forward on a future City Council agenda.
MOTION: Council Member Mehr moved to approve Zions Bank for financing the new fire apparatus
SECOND: Council Member McDonald
VOTE: The motion carried unanimously.
| Council Member Mehr |
AYE |
| Council Member McDonald |
AYE |
| Council Member Johnson |
AYE |
| Council Member Roberts |
AYE |
| Council Member Densley |
AYE |
Council Member Densley congratulated Wally Ritchie for passing all of the (GFOA exams and obtaining certificates. Dale Coulam clarified that he is the 10th government finance officer in the entire State to receive his certification. His job description only requires passing one (1) of those exams but he passed a total of five (5) exams to obtain his certification. Mayor Hart commented that the City encourages and promotes continuing and higher education for its employees.
Council Member Mehr reported that residents Ken and Bernice Moore approach him regarding a light on the corner of Puerto and 400 South regarding updating/replacing that light. Dale Coulam recalled that being a priority item to switch out to the new light standard but will follow-up with Chuck and report back.
Council Member McDonald inquired if the Mayor and City Council had signed up yet for the BluCan text messaging service. They can go to the Washington County Solid Waste District's website and sign up. He suggested that information also be included in the newsletter and a link on our website. Mayor Hart indicated that there is also an option for signing up for Reverse911, which is a notification mechanism to receive emergency notices.
Council Member Johnson no report
Council Member Roberts reported that at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, November 10, 2017 the Dixie State University Veterans Club will be sponsoring a Veterans Flag Raising program on campus and all communities are invited to attend. It will be located north of the Clock Tower by the Encampment Wall.
Council Member Densley - no report
Mayor Hart reported that in conjunction with Flag Raising Ceremony at Dixie State University, there will be a Veterans Day event after the Veteran's Day Parade in Washington and an invitation has been extended to the City Council's to ride in the parade.
Dale Coulam reported that he attended a Land Use Conference in Salt Lake City, as did a couple of Planning Commission members and the Building and Zoning Administrator Mike Rodriguez. He reported that there will be a webinar broadcast this Saturday regarding Land Use and there will be training at the beginning of January for Newly Elected Officials. The new school crossing lights have been installed at the Vista School crossing. They are similar to the lights installed at the Rocky Vista University crossing and they make a world of a difference. Traffic has really slowed since those have been installed.
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Items to be placed on future agendas |