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