HomeMy Public PortalAboutMIN-CC-2002-02-12MOAB CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 12, 2002
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 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; Citizen Richard Cooke led in the Pledge of Allegiance. Also in
attendance were Councilmembers Gregg Stucki, Rob Sweeten, Kirstin
Peterson, Jeffrey Davis and Kyle Bailey; City Manager Donna Metzler,
City Treasurer Jennie Ross, Police Chief Michael NaVarre, Planning and
Community Development Director David Olsen, City Planner Robert
Hugie, Public Works Director Brent Williams and Acting City Recorder
Danielle Shumway. Twenty (20) members of the audience and media were
present.
There were no minutes to be approved.
Under Citizens to be heard, Paul Morris read a letter written by City
Recreation Coordinator Marcy Till. Mr. Morris stated that the incident in
the letter did not occur and that he had not been contacted on this incident.
Mr. Morris also stated that there would be a home basketball game
tomorrow night and would like the decision to have him dismissed as
coach be over turned. Mr. Morris also stated that he would like the kids to
be able to finish the season and to not have them choose between a coach
and playing the last game of the season.
Rick Lopez stated that Paul Morris had asked the disruptive kids to leave
the practice and that he would like to see Paul coach the last game. Mr.
Lopez also stated he would like both sides of the story to be heard.
Richard Cooke stated he would like to see an administrative review of the
incident to give Paul the chance to present his side of the story.
Zane Taylor stated that Paul was a good coach and that Paul had helped
him a lot. Mr. Taylor also stated that the story had been blown out of
proportion and that Paul had handled himself well.
Sena Flanders stated that Paul needed to be given the chance to tell his side
of the story.
Pam Lopez stated that she felt Paul and Marcy did not get along. Ms.
Lopez stated that she had spoken with her son and that from that
conversation she felt that Paul had done nothing wrong. Ms. Lopez also
stated that she did not feel it was right for City Staff to make a decision
without hearing both sides of the story.
REGULAR MEEfI NG AND
ATTENDANCE
APPROVAL OF MI NUTES
CI TI ZENS TO BE HEARD
Under City Planning, City Planner Robert Hugie stated that the Planning PLANNI NG UPDATE
Commission would be holding a Public Hearing on the North Corridor
Plan.
Under Public Works Update, Public Works Director Brent Williams stated
that the Tusher Storm Drain Outfall Project would be beginning on
Februaryle and that the 100 North Project had been completed.
Under Police Department Update, Police Chief NaVarre distributed a
written report. Police Chief NaVarre stated that the Moab City Police
Department was ready for the Marathon and Jeep Safari.
PUBLI C WORKS UPDATE
POLICE DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Frank Tabberer gave a presentation of the Golf Course Annual Report.
Discussion followed.
Councilmember Sweeten moved to approve the Mayoral Board
Appointment of Dave Wood to the Planning Commission. Councilmember
Peterson seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye.
Councilmember Sweeten moved to approve the Mayoral Board
Appointment of Marsha Marshall to the Mosquito Abatement District.
Councilmember Peterson seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0
aye.
Councilmember Sweeten moved to approve a Special Event License for the
Canyonlands Half Marathon to be held at Swanny City Park on March 16,
2002. Councilmember Bailey seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-
0 aye, with Councilmember Peterson abstaining.
Councilmember Peterson moved to approve change order #1 for Ksue
Construction for the 100 North Drainage Improvement in the amount of
$2,055.05. Councilmember Sweeten seconded the motion. The motion
carried 5-0 aye.
Under Reading of Correspondence, written correspondences were
distributed.
PRESENTATI ON
APPROVAL OF MAYORAL
APPOI NTMENT OF DAVE WOOD TO
THE PLANNING COMMI SSON
APPROVAL OF MAYORAL
APPOI NTMENT OF MARSHA
MARSHALL TO THE MOSQUI TO
ABATEMENT DI STRI CT
APPROVAL OF A SPECI AL EVENT
LI CENSE FOR THE CANYONLANDS
HALF MARATHON
APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER # 1
FOR KSUE CONSTRUCTI ON FOR
THE 100 N. PROJECT
READI NG OF CORRESPONDENCE
Under Administrative Reports, City Manager Metzler stated that they had ADMI NI STRATI VE REPORTS
conducted interviews for the Moab Arts and Recreation Center (MARC)
Assistant. City Manager Metzler stated she had received forty six (46)
applications and that the had interviewed eight (8). City Manager Metzler
stated she would be receiving the proposal from the College of Eastern
Utah on Thursday, February 14th 2002.
Under Mayor and Council Reports, Councilmember Bailey stated that the
Grand Water Sewer Service Agency would have to receive another grant
and loan package to complete the project.
Councilmember Peterson stated that the 4th of July Committee would like
to incorporate the Centennial Celebration with the 4th of July Celebration.
Councilmember Peterson also stated that she would be attending the
Recreation Special Service District Meeting on Wednesday the 20th.
Councilmember Sweeten stated that he would also be attending the
Recreation Special Service District Meeting. Councilmember Sweeten also
stated that he would like to start a lobby effort for Higher Education.
Councilmember Davis stated that he would be putting together a committee
to brainstorm on the lobbying for Higher Education.
Councilmember Davis moved to pay the Bills against the City of Moab in
the amount of $439,494.72. Councilmember Sweeten seconded the
motion. The motion carried by a roll -call -vote 5-0 aye.
Councilmember Sweeten moved to enter an Executive Session for the
Discussion the Purchase, Exchange or Lease of Real Property.
Councilmember Peterson seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0
aye.
MAYOR AND COUNCI L REPORTS
BILLS PAID AGAINST THE CITY OF
MOAB I N THE AMOUNT OF
$439,494.72 APPROVED
EXECUTI VE SESSI ON APPROVED
Executive Session entered into at 7:50 PM.
EXECUTIVE SESSI ON ENTERED
Mayor Sakrison Adjourned the Executive Session at 8:11 PM.
EXECUTIVE SESSI ON CLOSED
Mayor Sakrison Adjourned the Regular City Council Meeting at 8:12 PM. ADJOURNMENT
APPROVED: ATTEST:
David L. Sakrison
Mayor
Rachel Ellison
City Recorder