The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My Public Portal AboutMIN-CC-2003-01-14MOAB CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING January 14, 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 6:30 PM. Mayor Sakrison called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 7:00 PM and Citizen David Everitt led in the Pledge of Allegiance. Also in attendance were Councilmembers Gregg Stucki, Kirstin Peterson, Jeffrey Davis Rob Sweeten and Kyle Bailey; City Manager Donna Metzler, City Recorder/Assistant City Manager Rachel Ellison, City Planner Robert Hugie, City Treasurer Jennie Ross, Police Chief Michael Navarre, and Police Officers Craig Shumway, Deston Rogers, and Frank Lopez . Seven (7) members of the audience and media were present. Councilmember Davis moved to approve the Regular Council Meeting Minutes of November 12, 26 and December 10, 2002. Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. There were no Citizens to be Heard Under City Planning, City Planner Hugie distributed a written report. A Public Works Department Update was not given. Under Police Department Update, Police Chief Navarre reported that 277 calls were received by the Police Department in December 2002 as compared to 281 calls in December 2001. Police Chief Navarre also reported that 57 citations were issued and 35 arrests made in December 2002 as compared to 49 citations and 36 arrests in December 2001. Police Chief Navarre then introduced two new Police Officers, Deston Rogers and Frank Lopez. Councilmember Peterson moved to approve a Special Events License for the Canyonlands Volleyball Tournament Series to be held on January 17 - 18, February 14 — 15, 21 — 22, March 7 — 8, 21 — 22, and April — 5, 2003 at the Center Street Gym. Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. Councilmember Peterson moved to appoint Councilmember Sweeten as the Mayor Pro-Tem for 2003. Councilmember Bailey seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. Councilmember Bailey moved to designate Councilmember Peterson to be responsible for the approval of bills. Councilmember Sweeten seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. Councilmember Bailey moved to confirm the Mayor's appointment of Sam Taylor to the Moab Planning Commission for a term ending December 31, 2007. Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. Councilmember Bailey moved to table Ordinance #2002-10 — An Ordinance Amending Section 17.27 of the Moab Municipal Code Regarding the Use and Development in the C-4 Commercial Zone. Councilmember Davis seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. January 14, 2003 Page 1 of 3 REGULAR MEETING & ATTENDANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES CITIZENS TO BE HEARD PLANNING UPDATE PUBLIC WORKS UPDATE POLICE DEPARTMENT UPDATE SPECIAL EVENTS LICNESE FOR CANYONLANDS VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT, APPROVED COUNCILMEMBER SWEETEN APPOINTED MAYOR PRO-TEM 2003 COUNCILMEMBER PETERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR APPROVAL OF BILLS 2003 SAM TAYLOR APPOINTED TO PLANNING COMMISSION ORDINANCE #2002-10, TABLED Councilmember Sweeten moved to approve Proposed Resolution #O1- 2003 — A Resolution Supporting Allen Memorial Hospital's Designation as a Critical Access Hospital. Councilmember Peterson seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. Councilmember Bailey moved to approve Resolution #02-2003 — A Resolution Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to Enter a Financial Agreement with Wells Fargo Bank. Councilmember Sweeten seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. Councilmember Stucki moved to approve Resolution #03-2003 — A Resolution Establishing the Fee Structure for Banner Placement within Moab City with the amendment of the maximum number of banners be changed to twenty. Councilmember Sweeten seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. Councilmember Sweeten moved to approve a Temporary Class II Beer License for Hans Fuegi, d.b.a. Slickrock Cafe LLC Located at 5 North Main Street. Councilmember Peterson seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. Councilmember Bailey moved to Accept an Anonymous Donation of $1,000.00 to participate in the Blue Sky Program at the 50% level. Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. Under discussion regarding the City of Moab Employee Benefits/Cafeteria Plan, Councilmember Sweeten made a presentation. Discussion followed. Councilmember Davis moved to approve the Moab Golf Club Fees for 2003 as presented. Councilmember Peterson seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye by a roll -call -vote. Councilmember Davis moved to approve a Carport Located at 481 South Walker. Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. There was no Correspondence to be read. Under Administrative Reports, City Manager Metzler distributed a written report. A Goal Update was not given. Under Mayor and Council Reports, Mayor Sakrison stated that he had attended the Legislative Policy Committee Meeting and had a handout on the proposed Streamline Sales Tax Program. Councilmember Bailey stated that he had attended a Hospital board meeting and that the time frame for the new hospital was three years. Councilmember Bailey also stated that the Spanish Valley Water Agency was considering a moratorium for new connections. Councilmember Peterson stated that she had attended a Trails Mix Meeting the previous week and that she had received a letter regarding adopting a resolution supporting the civil liberties affected by the Homeland Security Act. RESOLUTION #01-2003 APPROVED January 14, 2003 Page 2 of 3 RESOLUTION #02-2003 APPROVED RESOLUTION #03-2003 APPROVED TEMPORARY CLASS II BEER LICENSE FOR SLICKROCK CAFE APPROVED ANONYMOUS DONATION OF $1,000 FOR CITY PARTICIPAITON IN THE BLUE SKY PROGRAM APPROVED DISCUSSION REGARDING CAFETERIA PLAN 2003 MOAB GOLF FEES APPROVED CARPORT LOCATED AT 481 SOUTH WALKER APPROVED READING OF CORRESPONDENCE ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS GOAL UPDATES MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Sweeten stated that he had received several letters regarding the sand flats cell tower and requested that the Council send a statement to the Grand County Council regarding the lack of public comment and no vote on the placement of the cell tower. Councilmember Sweeten also stated that the reading in schools program was going well. Mayor Sakrison stated that he had attended a landfill meeting and that he would present a district wide fee plan to the Grand County Council. Councilmember Davis moved to pay the bills against the City of Moab in the amount of $913,478.85. Councilmember Sweeten seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye by a roll -call -vote. Councilmember Sweeten moved to enter and Executive Session for the purpose of a Strategy Session to discuss the Purchase, Exchange or Lease of Real Property and to Discuss Pending or Reasonably Imminent Litigation. Councilmember Bailey seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. An Executive Session was entered at 8:10 PM. Councilmember Peterson moved to close the Executive Session. Councilmember Stucki seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. The Executive Session was closed at 8:40 PM. Councilmember Sweeten moved for adjournment. Councilmember Peterson seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye. Mayor Sakrison adjourned the Regular Council Meeting at 8:40 PM. APPROVED: ATTEST: David L. Sakrison Rachel Ellison Mayor City Recorder January 14, 2003 Page 3 of 3 APPROVAL OF BILLS MOTION TO ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION, APPROVED EXECUTIVE SESSION ENTERED MOTION TO CLOSE EXECUTIVE SESSION, APPROVED EXECUTIVE SESSION CLOSED MOTION TO ADJOURN ADJOURNMENT