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HomeMy Public PortalAboutMIN-CC-2003-08-12MOAB CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING August 12, 2003 The Moab City Council held their Regular Meeting on the above date in the Council Chambers of Moab City Offices, located at 115 West 200 South, Moab, Utah. Mayor David L. Sakrison called the Pre -Council Workshop to order at 6:00 PM. Mayor Sakrison called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 7:00 PM and a boy scout led in the Pledge of Allegiance. Also in attendance were Councilmembers Gregg Stucki, Kyle Bailey, and Rob Sweeten; City Manager Donna Metzler, City Recorder/Assistant City Manager Rachel Ellison, City Planner Robert Hugie, and Public Works Director Brent Williams. Councilmember Davis moved to approve the Special Meeting Minutes of June 3, and July 14, 2003Regular Meeting Minutes of June 10, and June 24, 2003 Councilmember Sweeten seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye. Under Citizens to be Heard, Debbie White spoke regarding a sewer backup in her basement. Ms. White stated that on March 6, 2003 she had 10 inches of raw sewage in her basement and the Public Works Director Williams stated that the City would take care of the problem. Ms. White stated that half of the basement was destroyed and that the cost of cleanup was $3,700 and that she was being sued by Economy Cleanup. Ms. White stated that the City's insurance had denied the claim because it was a lateral collapse and because there had been a history of sewer problems. Ms. White stated that another sewage backup occurred during cleanup. Ms. White stated that the contractors need to be paid. Mayor Sakrison suggested that Ms. White submit the claim to her homeowner's insurance. Ms. White stated that her policy won't cover the damages. City Manager Metzler stated that the incident was unfortunate but that the City's insurance carrier will not pay for lines that are not the City's responsibility. Public Works Director Williams stated that there had been a history of problems with that lateral line and that he had advised the previous owners to fix the line. Public Works Director Williams stated that the sewer line camera had shown that tree roots had collapsed the lateral line. Public Works Director Williams also stated that he had spoken previously with Western Spirit Cyclery and Brian White and advised them to fix the lines. Public Works Director Williams stated that he never told anyone that the City would pay or advised anyone to stay in a hotel and that he felt that the City had gone above and beyond in helping. Mayor Sakrison suggested that Ms. White review her homeowner's policy with her agent. A Planning Update was not given. Under Public Works Department Update, Public Works Director Williams stated that MiVida was torn up to fix a water leak. August 12, 2003 Page 1 of 3 REGULAR MEETING & ATTENDANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES CITIZENS TO BE HEARD PLANNING UPDATE PUBLIC WORKS UPDATE Under Police Department Update Police Chief Navarre stated that the department had been working a lot of overtime to resolve some issues including drug busts and burglaries. Mayor Sakrison read a letter of recognition for the Police Department. The motion carried 4-0 aye. Councilmember Bailey moved to approve Proposed Resolution #20- 2003 — A Resolution Establishing the Fee Structure for the Moab Arts and Recreation Center. Councilmember Davis seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye by a roll -call -vote. Under Discussion Regarding Street Performer Regulations, City Manager Metzler made a presentation and discussion followed. Councilmember Bailey moved to approve a Quit Claim Deed Correction for Murray N. Thayer for Property Located on Williams Way. Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye. Councilmember Sweeten moved to approve a Special Event License for Auction International to hold an Estate Auction at Moab Valley Inn on August 10, 2003. Councilmember Bailey seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye. Councilmember Davis moved to approve a Special Event License for Scott McFarland to hold a Moab Rocks Rock Crawl on August 29 and 30, 2003. Councilmember Bailey seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye. Under Reading of Correspondence, Mayor Sakrison stated that he had received a proposal for essential air service in Moab and that Workforce Services would be hosting a lunch on September 16, 2003 to discuss one -stop business registration. Under Administrative Report, City Manager Metzler stated that she had been working on a lot of projects and that Al Anderson was almost finished with the Waste Water Treatment Plan Master Plan. City Manager Metzler stated that she had been working on the West Center Street Parking Project, the Main Street Water Line Project, and the North Area Trunk Sewer and that the Annual Audit would begin on August 25, 2003. Under Goal Updates, Councilmember Sweeten stated that he would like to re -affirm the reading campaign at the beginning of the school year and that a Higher Education Foundation was being formed to promote the solicitation of funds. Councilmember Bailey stated that a committee had been formed for site planning for the orchard property and then the subdivision process would begin. Councilmember Bailey stated that he had visited Vernal and Roosevelt to look at the hospitals and extended care facilities. Under Mayor and Council Reports, Mayor Sakrison stated that the previous week the Community Impact Board had approved the funding for the Municipal Building Project for $2,050,000 at 2.5% interest for 25 years, and that Utah State University had been approved for a $500,000 grant for the purchase of facility and that the South End Corridor Round Table had been approved for $10,000. Councilmember Davis moved to pay the bills against the City of Moab POLICE DEPARTMENT UPDATE August 12, 2003 Page 2 of 3 RESOLUTION #20-2003, APPROVED DISCUSSION REGARDING STREET PERFORMER REGULATIONS QUIT CLAIM DEED CORRECTION FOR MURRAY N. THAYER, APPROVED SPECIAL EVENT LICENSE FOR AUCTION INTERNATIONAL TO HOLD AN ESTATE AUCTION, APPROVED SPECIAL EVENT LICENSE FOR SCOTT MCFARLAND, APPROVED READING OF CORRESPONDENCE ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS GOAL UPDATES MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS APPROVAL OF BILLS in the amount of $784,366.23. Councilmember Sweeten seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye by a roll -call -vote. Councilmember Sweeten moved to enter an Executive Session to Discuss the Lease, Purchase or Exchange of Real Property and a Strategy Session to Discuss Pending or Reasonably Imminent Litigation. Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye. An Executive Session was entered at 8:21 PM. Councilmember Stucki moved to close the Executive Session. Councilmember Davis seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye. The Executive Session was closed at 9:30 PM. Mayor Sakrison adjourned the Regular Council Meeting at 9:30 PM. APPROVED: ATTEST: David L. Sakrison Rachel Ellison Mayor City Recorder August 12, 2003 Page 3 of 3 MOTION TO ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION, APPROVED EXECUTIVE SESSION ENTERED MOTION TO CLOSE EXECUTIVE SESSION, APPROVED EXECUTIVE SESSION CLOSED ADJOURNMENT