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HomeMy Public PortalAboutMIN-CC-2010-12-14MOAB CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING December 14, 2010 The Moab City Council held its Regular Meeting on the above date in the Council Chambers of Moab City Offices, located at 217 East Center Street, Moab, Utah. Mayor David L. Sakrison called the Pre -Council Workshop to order at 5:30 PM. In attendance were Councilmembers Kyle Bailey, Kirstin Peterson, Sarah Bauman and Gregg Stucki; City Manager Donna Metzler and Deputy Recorder Beth Joseph. The purpose of the Pre -council workshop was a Discussion with Grand County School District Regarding Community Education Issues. Mayor Sakrison called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 7:00 PM and Citizen B.D. Howard led in the Pledge of Allegiance. Twenty nine (29) members of the audience were present. Also in attendance were City Recorder/Assistant City Manager Rachel Ellison, Planning Director Jeff Reinhart, Community Development Director David Olsen, City Treasurer Jennie Ross, Public Works Director Jeff Foster, Police Chief Mike Navarre and City Engineer Rebecca Andrus. Councilmember Bailey moved to approve the Regular Council Meeting minutes of October 26, and November 23, 2010. Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye. Under Citizens to Be Heard, Logan Hansen introduced himself and the group GRASP, which promotes sustainable business practices. Mr. Hansen then introduced all of the members of the group. Nick Oldroyd spoke on behalf of South Town Gym and was curious about the award of the fitness equipment bid. Mr. Oldroyd stated that he had been told by City employees that only minimal fitness equipment would be purchased and now it appeared it was a lot more. Mr. Oldroyd stated that he felt the City was competing with private businesses. REGULAR MEETING & ATTENDANCE WORKSHOP CALL TO ORDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES CITIZENS TO BE HEARD Nathan Zaugg of MWH Americas Inc. made a presentation regarding the PRESENTATION Wastewater Facilities Master Plan. Discussion followed. Mayor Sakrison opened a public hearing on the Moab Wastewater Facilities Master Plan at 8:17 PM. Mark Sovine of the Grand Water and Sewer Service Agency stated that he would like to see the Agency's role established before the Agency gives their input on the Master Plan. Mr. Sovine inquired if it was a capital facilities plan, what the capacity increase was versus the capital improvements and what type of relationship is anticipated with the Agency, and if this Master Plan anticipates a partnership between the City and the Agency. Kalen Jones stated that there may be some odor associated with using water to recharge the wetlands and that he was glad that energy efficiency was addressed. Mr. Jones stated that nutrients could absorb carbon and that the adjacent property was available for expansion and should be used for that purpose. Mr. Jones asked for two additional weeks to submit comments on the Master Plan. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED PUBLIC COMMENT December 14, 2010 Page 1 of 3 Liz Watner inquired how dewatering factored in to the overall budget. Mayor Sakrison closed the public hearing at 8:32 PM. A Community Development Department Update was not given. Under Engineering Department Update, City Engineer Andrus stated that she had met with the Utah Department of Transportation regarding the pathway in the Highway 191 project and had reviewed design and cost estimates. City Engineer Andrus stated that the pathway would begin at Lions Park and extend to 500 West and that there was a need for a safe pedestrian crossing at 500 West. City Engineer Andrus stated that she was working on the Stewart Canyon Outfall project. Under Planning Department Update, Planning Director Reinhart stated that the Haciendas public improvements project was nearing completion and that two Certificates of Occupancy had been issued. Planning Director Reinhart stated that a lot of definition ordinances would be coming in January. A Police Department Update was not given. Under Public Works Department Update, Public Works Director Foster stated that concrete was complete on the Williams Way Repavement project, the graffiti had been removed, and all that was left was the final walk through. Public Works Director Foster stated that he was happy to see the Haciendas project completed and that the Byrd subdivision was close to being completed. Public Works Director Foster stated that staff had been busy with Christmas Lights and the City Parade Float. Councilmember Bailey moved to Award the Neptune ARB Meters Bid to Grand Junction Pipe in the Amount of $30,475.60. Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye by a roll -call -vote. Councilmember Bailey moved to approve Proposed Resolution #23-2010 — A Resolution of the Governing Body of the City of Moab Authorizing Delinquent Terminated Utility Accounts to be Written Off of the Accounting System. Councilmember Bauman seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye by a roll -call -vote. Councilmember Bailey moved to approve Councilmember Davis as the Council Appointment as Mayor Pro-Tem for 2011. Councilmember Bauman seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye. Councilmember Bailey moved to approve Councilmember Peterson as the Council Designation as Councilmember Responsible for Approving Bills for 2011. Councilmember Bauman seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye. Councilmember Bauman moved to approve the Award of the MRAC Fitness Equipment Proposal for the Purchase of Strength Equipment. Councilmember Peterson seconded the motion. The motion carried 3- 2 aye with Councilmembers Bailey and Stucki voting nay and Mayor Sakrison voting aye to break the tie vote. Under Reading of Correspondence, Mayor Sakrison stated that he had received a letter from the Utah Housing Authority. Under Administrative Report, City Manager Metzler stated that the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT UPDATE ENGINEERING UPDATE PLANNING UPDATE POLICE UPDATE PUBLIC WORKS UPDATE NEPTUNE METERS BID AWARDED PROPOSED RESOLUTION #23- 2010, APPROVED MAYOR PRO-TEM FOR 2011, APPROVED COUNCILMEMBER RESPONSIBLE FOR APPROVING CITY BILLS FOR 2011, APPROVED FITNESS EQUIPMENT PROPOSAL AWARD, APPROVED READING OF CORRESPONDENCE ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS December 14, 2010 Page 2 of 3 City's annual Christmas Party was scheduled for December 18 and that Annual Visioning could potentially be on February 3 and 4, 2011. A Report on City/County Cooperation was not given. Under Mayor and Council Reports, Councilmember Bailey stated that the hospital project had experienced a delay. Councilmember Bauman stated that the Housing Authority of Southeastern Utah was looking for a new board member. Councilmember Peterson stated that she had attended a Water Shed Council Meeting and the Water Shed Council would be conducting an all day governance meeting on January 19, 2011. Councilmember Stucki moved to pay the bills against the City of Moab in the amount of $192,800.96. Councilmember Bailey seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye by a roll -call -vote. Mayor Sakrison adjourned the meeting at 9:02 PM. APPROVED: ATTEST: David L. Sakrison Rachel Ellison Mayor City Recorder REPORT ON CITY/COUNTY COOPERATION MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS APPROVAL OF BILLS ADJOURNMENT December 14, 2010 Page 3 of 3