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HomeMy Public PortalAboutMIN-CC-2003-08-26MOAB CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING August 26, 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 Councilmember Kyle Bailey led in the Pledge of Allegiance. Also in attendance were Councilmembers Gregg Stucki, Rob Sweeten and Jeffrey Davis; City Manager Donna Metzler, City Recorder/Assistant City Manager Rachel Ellison, and City Treasurer Jennie Ross. Councilmember Stucki moved to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of July 22 and August 12, 2003. Councilmember Sweeten seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye. Under Citizens to be Heard, Charlotte Mates stated that she was opposed to the Tough Man Competition that had been held at the Spanish Trail Arena the previous week and that she hoped that the community would never have that type of contest again. Ms. Mates stated that people were brutalized and that it was a disgusting event for our community and was not appropriate. Ms. Mates stated that she personally participated and that she witnessed people who were distraught and demoralized. Ms. Mates requested that the Council support her request to not allow this event again. No Departmental Updates were given. Councilmember Bailey moved to approve the consent agenda as follows: 1) Request by the Castle Valley Branch of the LDS Church for use of Swanny City Park on September 6, 2003 to Host a Fall Social; 2) Approval of a Pre -authorization for Miscellaneous Consulting Services for Water Supply, Storage and Distribution System with MWH; 3) Approval of a Pre -authorization for Miscellaneous Consulting Services for Wastewater Treatment Facility and Sewage Collection System with MWH. Councilmember Sweeten seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye by a roll -call -vote. Councilmember Bailey moved to table Award of the Police Vehicle Bid. Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye. Councilmember Davis moved to approve a Class IV Special Event Beer License for Wesley James Shannon, d.b.a. Moab Fat Tire Festival to conduct a Mountain Bike Festival on October 31 and November 1, 2003 at the Ramada Inn Park. Councilmember Bailey seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye. Councilmember Davis moved to approve Proposed Ordinance #2003-05 — An Ordinance Amending Certain Provisions of the City of Moab Business Licensing Code. Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye. August 26, 2003 Page 1 of 3 REGULAR MEETING & ATTENDANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES CITIZENS TO BE HEARD DEPARTMENTAL UPDATES CONSENT AGENDA, APPROVED AWARD OF POLICE VEHICLE BID, TABLED CLASS IV SPECIAL EVENT BEER LICENSE FOR FAT TIRE FESTIVAL, APPROVED PROP ORDINANCE #2003-05, APPROVED Councilmember Bailey moved to Waive Purchasing Procedures for Obtaining the Services of a Bond Attorney and Financial Advisor for the City Center Project. Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye by a roll -call -vote. Councilmember Bailey moved to approve a Request by the Grand County Domestic Violence Coalition for a Waiver of the Moab Arts and Recreation Center Rental Fee in the amount of $200.00. Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye by a roll -call -vote. Councilmember Bailey moved to approve a Request by the Grand County Domestic Violence Coalition for a Donation of $300 for a Student Lunch. Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. The motion failed 0-4 nay. Under Reading of Correspondence, Mayor Sakrison stated that he had received a letter to Police Chief Navarre commending the Police Department for finding a lost child. Mayor Sakrison also stated that he had received a letter from the office of the State Auditor stating that the budget submitted for Moab City was in substantial compliance with state code. Under Mayor and Council Reports, Mayor Sakrison stated that he had attended the Legislative Policy Committee meeting the previous Monday and the topic was Internet sales tax. Mayor Sakrison also stated that the principal of the High School would like another City Council Meeting to be held there. Councilmember Bailey stated that there would be meeting the next Thursday with the Spanish Valley Water and Sewer District to discuss the sewer agreement. Councilmember Sweeten stated that he had attended the Higher Education Committee meeting and had met with J.J. Wang and that Mr. Wang had agreed to serve on the committee. Under Administrative Report, City Manager Metzler stated that she is working on contractual issues for pound services and that the cable company is requesting a new franchise agreement. City Manager Metzler also stated that the City Center project was moving forward and that she had scheduled a meeting with property owners regarding storm drainage issues. City Manager Metzler then stated that the City's annual audit was in progress and was requiring a lot of staffs time. Under Goal Updates, Councilmember Sweeten stated that the Planning Commission's public hearing for the draft lighting ordinance was a good meeting. Councilmember Davis moved to pay the bills against the City of Moab in the amount of $85,026.83. 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 7:55 PM. PURCHASING POLICY WAIVED FOR BOND ATTORNEY August 26, 2003 Page 2 of 3 WAIVER OF MARC RENTAL FEES FOR GRAND COUNTY, APPROVED REQUEST BY GRAND COUNTY FOR DONATION OF $300, FAILED READING OF CORRESPONDENCE MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS GOAL UPDATES APPROVAL OF BILLS MOTION TO ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION, APPROVED EXECUTIVE SESSION ENTERED Councilmember Stucki moved to close the Executive Session. Councilmember Davis seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye. EXECUTIVE SESSION CLOSED The Executive Session was closed at 8:10 PM. MOTION TO ADJOURN, APPROVED Councilmember Bailey moved to adjourn. Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Sakrison adjourned the Regular Council Meeting at 8:10 PM. APPROVED: ATTEST: David L. Sakrison Mayor MOTION TO CLOSE EXECUTIVE SESSION, APPROVED Rachel Ellison City Recorder August 26, 2003 Page 3 of 3