HomeMy Public PortalAboutMIN-CC-2014-03-25MOAB CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
March 25, 2014
The Moab City Council held its Regular Meeting on the above date in the
Council Chambers at the Moab City Center, located at 217 East Center
Street, Moab, Utah.
Mayor Sakrison called the Pre -Council Workshop to order at 6:30 PM. In
attendance were Councilmembers Heila Ershadi, Kyle Bailey, Gregg
Stucki, Doug McElhaney and Kirstin Peterson; City Manager Donna
Metzler, Deputy City Recorder Beth Joseph, City Engineer Rebecca
Andrus and City Treasurer Jennie Ross.
Mayor Sakrison called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 7:00
PM and led the pledge of allegiance. Seventeen (17) members of the
audience and media were present.
Councilmember Stucki moved to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes
of February 25 and March 11, 2014. Councilmember McElhaney
seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye.
There were no Citizens to Be Heard.
A Community Development Department Update was not given.
Under Engineering Department Update, City Engineer Andrus stated
that the belt press had been ordered for the Waste Water Treatment
Plant. City Engineer Andrus explained the operation of the press and
stated that using the press would bring the Waste Water Treatment
Plant into EPA compliance. City Engineer Andrus then stated that she
has been nominated as the chair of the Moab Area Watershed
Partnership Committee.
A Planning Department Update was not given.
A Police Department Update was not given.
A Public Works Department Update was not given.
Mayor Sakrison proclaimed April 25, 2014 as Arbor Day in the City of
Moab.
Mayor Sakrison presented Julian Fosse with the Mayor's Student
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REGULAR MEETING &
ATTENDANCE
PRE -COUNCIL WORKSHOP
REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO
ORDER
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
UPDATE
ENGINEERING UPDATE
PLANNING UPDATE
POLICE DEPARTMENT UPDATE
PUBLIC WORKS UPDATE
ARBOR DAY PROCLAMATION
MAYOR'S STUDENT OF THE
MONTH FOR MARCH 2O14
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Citizenship of the Month Award for March 2014 for Helen M. Knight
School.
Councilmember Ershadi moved to Award the Insurance Services Proposal
to Utah Local Governments Trust in the amount of $108,074 for the first
year of a three year term. Councilmember Peterson seconded the
motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye by a roll -call -vote.
Councilmember Stucki moved to approve a Request by Kelly Oliver for
An Amplified Music Event at Old City Park on May 10, 2014 to end at
9:00 PM. Councilmember McElhaney seconded the motion. The motion
carried 5-0 aye.
Councilmember Peterson moved to approve a Request by Rural Utah
Child Development for a Park Reservation Fee Waiver for Old City Park in
an Amount not to Exceed $25.00. Councilmember Ershadi seconded the
motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye.
Councilmember McElhaney moved to approve a Private Club License for
Anthony J. Basso, d.b.a. Club Rio Located at 2 South 100 West to Conduct
a Restaurant/Private Club. Councilmember Peterson seconded the
motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye.
Councilmember Stucki moved to approve a Lease Agreement with MSD
Environmental Services, Inc. for the Lease of a Mobile Belt Press Rental
in an Amount Not To Exceed $50,000 for an Emergency Purchase for the
Waste Water Treatment Plant. Councilmember Peterson seconded the
motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye.
AWARD OF THE INSURANCE
SERVICES BID
REQUEST FOR AN AMPLIFIED
MUSIC EVENT AT OLD CITY
PARK, APPROVED
WAIVER OF THE PARK
RESERVATION FEE FOR RURAL
UTAH CHILD DEVELOPMENT,
APPROVED
PRIVATE CLUB LICENSE FOR
ANTHONY J. BASSO, D.B.A.
CLUB RIO, APPROVED
LEASE AGREEMENT WITH MSD
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES,
APPROVED
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
Under Mayor and Council Reports, Mayor Sakrison thanked REPORTS
Councilmember McElhaney for fulfilling the role of Mayor Pro-tem in his
absence from the previous meeting.
Mayor Sakrison stated that he had attended a meeting with Grand
County, San Juan County, USGS (United States Geological Survey), Grand
Water and Sewer Service Agency, and the Division of Water Resources
regarding a comprehensive water plant study. Mayor Sakrison stated
there was a consensus to proceed with an Interlocal Agreement and
that USGS would be preparing a scope of work to present to the group.
Councilmember Bailey inquired if the City had a policy regarding the sale
of city water.
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City Manager Metzler stated that there was not currently a policy in
place but that one would be developed as part of the overall ground
water management plan.
Councilmember Ershadi stated that she had attended a meeting with
Utah State University Moab Director Steve Hawks to inform and share
information regarding green building. Councilmember Ershadi also
stated that she had attended a Grand County Council meeting.
There was no Reading of Correspondence.
Under Administrative Report, City Manager Metzler stated that
departmental budget meetings had just finished up and that the City
Council would be receiving a balanced draft budget the following week.
A Report on City/County Cooperation was not given.
Councilmember Ershadi moved to pay the bills against the City of Moab
in the amount of $286,320.89. Councilmember McElhaney seconded
the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye by a roll -call -vote.
Mayor Sakrison adjourned the Regular Council Meeting at 7:40 PM.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
David L. Sakrison Rachel E. Stenta
Mayor City Recorder
March 25, 2014
READING OF
CORRESPONDENCE
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
REPORT ON CITY/COUNTY
COOPERATION
APPROVAL OF BILLS
ADJOURNMENT
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