HomeMy Public PortalAboutMIN-CC-2016-06-14MOAB CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
June 14, 2016
The Moab City Council held its Regular Meeting on the above date in the
Council Chambers at the Moab City Center, located at 217 East Center
Street, Moab, Utah.
Mayor Sakrison called the Pre -Council Workshop to order at 6:03 PM.
In attendance were Councilmembers Rani Derasary, Tawny Knuteson-
Boyd and Kyle Bailey. Also in attendance were City Manager Rebecca
Davidson, City Recorder/Assistant City Manager Rachel Stenta, City
Treasurer Jennie Ross, Planning Director Jeff Reinhart, Community
Services Director Amy Weiser, Parks, Recreation and Trails Director Tif
Miller, Police Chief Mike Navarre and City Engineer Phillip Bowman.
Mayor Sakrison called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 7:00
PM and led the pledge of allegiance. Seventy-six (76) members of the
audience and media were present.
Councilmember Derasary moved to approve the Council meeting
minutes of May 3, 2016 (Special City Council Meeting), May 3, 2016
(Special Joint City/County Meeting) and May 6, 2016. Councilmember
Bailey seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-0 aye, with
Councilmembers Bailey, Knuteson-Boyd and Derasary voting aye.
Under Citizens to Be Heard, Marc Thomas stated that he lives in Moab
and is a member of the Sierra Club. Mr. Thomas requested that the
Council draft a resolution opposing the state of Utah taking control of
public lands. Mr. Thomas stated that there would be a significant loss of
revenue from loss of public lands and he then read a section of the Utah
State Constitution as well as a prepared public statement.
Kelly Green stated that he is a resident of Moab and he thanked the
Moab City Police Department for doing a great job. Mr. Green also
thanked the Council for working very hard on important issues and
stated that he felt the employee satisfaction survey was important and
that a Citizen Satisfaction Survey would be appropriate down the road.
Mr. Green inquired if every employee had to sign a conflict of interest
form.
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REGULAR MEETING &
ATTENDANCE
PRE COUNCIL WORKSHOP
REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO
ORDER
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
City Recorder/Assistant City Manager Stenta stated that each newly
elected official and employee is provided with a form and it is at their
discretion to fill out the form and make appropriate disclosures.
Chris Baird stated that he resides at 1275 San Juan Drive and thanked
the Council for the opportunity to speak. Mr. Baird stated that there
had been analogies comparing the City of Moab with corporate America
and asked the Council what they thought the importance was of a
privately maintained company maintaining the trust and confidence of
their investors and if the organization could be successful without that
trust. Mr. Baird stated that the citizens are the City's investors and he
believes that their trust and confidence in the City is essential. Mr.
Baird stated that he thinks the procurement of IT services has eroded
that confidence and trust through a conflict of interest between that
company and the City Manager. Mr. Baird stated that when he
discussed the issue with Councilmember Ershadi the previous
November that she was not aware of the conflict which to him would
mean that proper disclosures were not made. Mr. Baird stated that he
feels the conflict of interest should have been made known to the
Council before the transaction occurred. Mr. Baird asked the Council
what they would be accomplishing by defending the transaction as well
as defending side stepping the competitive procurement process.
Mr. Baird continued regarding the reorganization of City Staff, about his
interpretation of the Open and Public Meetings Act and provisions for
closed meetings and remarked that those provisions are to be taken
literally. Mr. Baird stated that when the governing body enters a closed
session to discuss the professional competence of an individual, that is
all that can be discussed and stated that his opinion is that it would not
include the general structure of the City's organization. Mr. Baird stated
that the same process at Grand County was conducted in open session.
Janet Buckingham stated that she lives on Spanish Valley Drive and that
when she heard of the termination of David Olsen and Ken Davey that
she was shocked. Ms. Buckingham stated that she believes that Mr.
Olsen and Mr. Davey were dedicated to the community and were fired
without warning, dignity or ceremony. Ms. Buckingham stated that she
did not believe that those two individuals earned how they were
treated. Ms. Buckingham stated that the reorganization was conducted
behind closed doors and she doesn't know why the reorganization was
needed. Ms. Buckingham continued that she doesn't know if the
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reorganization was a directive from the Council to the new City
Manager of if the City Manager recommended it to the Council and
earned consensus. Ms. Buckingham continued that then employees
Jeff Foster and Tara Penner left. Ms. Buckingham stated that Ms.
Penner was banned from her office and her personal phone number
was stolen until today. Ms. Buckingham continued that these things
would never have happened when she worked for the City and that a
different culture now thrives at the City. Ms. Buckingham asked the
Council to stop before the City is beyond the ability to repair.
Annie Payne stated that she was a washed up river guide and stay at
home Mom who didn't do well in High School and who met her husband
in Moab. Ms. Payne stated that she attended remedial classes at Utah
State University and left Moab to take classes in Logan and then came
back. Ms. Payne stated that she was raised with no home and no family
and this town was her community and when this community has trouble
she will come back to defend her home. Ms. Payne read a prepared
statement that she stated was signed by 20 people and she requested
that all closed meetings cease. Ms. Payne stated that she believes that
the dismissals of Olsen, Davey and Penner were outside of normal, best
and accepted practices and that it could be considered discrimination.
Ms. Payne stated that the City had an obligation to tell citizens in detail
why the employees were let go. Ms. Payne requested that all payments
to Tayo Inc. cease and stated that City Manager Davidson had an
obligation to post an RFP for IT services to address the need. Ms. Payne
requested that the City reprimand both City Manager Davidson and City
Recorder/Assistant City Manager Stenta for the gross dereliction of their
duties in the case of Tayo Inc. Ms. Payne requested that the Council
enact a section of Davidson's employment contract pertaining to
engaging in transactions involving a conflict of interest and calling for a
termination of employment with the City of Moab.
Pete Gross stated that he lives at 853 Mountain View Drive and that his
sister lives in Los Angeles adjacent to an eight lane freeway. Mr. Gross
stated that the noise level at his house exceeds that of his sister's house
in LA. Mr. Gross stated that one noise stands out which is coming from
UTVs. Mr. Gross continued that he would like law enforcement to do
something about the noise.
Mayor Sakrison opened a Public Hearing at 7:25 PM on the following
items:
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PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
Solicitation of Public Input on Proposed Ordinance #2016-07-An
Ordinance Amending the City of Moab Classified Hourly Pay Rate
Schedule and Exempt and Elected Officials' Salaries.
No public comment was given.
Mayor Sakrison closed the Public Hearing at 7:46 PM.
Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd moved to approve a Special Business
Event License for Moab Century Tour on October 1, 2016.
Councilmember Derasary seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-0
aye, with Councilmembers Bailey, Knuteson-Boyd and Derasary voting
aye.
Councilmember Bailey moved to approve the Award of the Water
Reclamation Facility (WRF) Site Preparation Project to Harrison Field
Services and Approval of the Project Agreement. Councilmember
Knuteson-Boyd seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-0 aye, with
Councilmembers Bailey, Knuteson-Boyd and Derasary voting aye.
Councilmember Derasary moved to approve sending Proposed
Ordinance 2016-08 - An Ordinance Amending the City of Moab
Municipal Code, Sections 13.25.060 B and 13.25.060 C to modify the
Sewer Impact Fee, to a Public Hearing and Second Reading on June 28,
2016, at approximately 7:15 P.M. Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd
seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-0 aye, with Councilmembers
Bailey, Knuteson-Boyd and Derasary voting aye.
Councilmember Bailey moved to Approve Proposed Resolution #18-
2016 — A Resolution Approving a Property Line Vacation between lots
10-B and 10-C of the Haidust Subdivision #2 Located in the R-2 Zone and
Owned by RNB Moab Properties LLC. Councilmember Derasary
seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-0 aye, with Councilmembers
Bailey, Knuteson-Boyd and Derasary voting aye.
Councilmember Derasary moved to approve Proposed Resolution #16-
2016 — A Resolution Adopting the Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Budget.
Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd seconded the motion. The motion
carried 3-0 aye, with Councilmembers Bailey, Knuteson-Boyd and
Derasary voting aye.
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PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
APPROVAL OF SPECIAL
BUSINESS EVENT LICENSE FOR
MOAB CENTURY TOUR
AWARD OF SITE PREPARATION
AGREEMENT
CONSIDERATION AND FIRST
READING OF PROPOSED
ORDINANCE #2016-08,
APPROVED
PROPOSED RESOLUTION #18-
2016, APPROVED
PROPOSED RESOLUTION #16-
2016, APPROVED
Councilmember Bailey moved to Send Proposed Resolution #19-2016 —
A Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year Budget 2015-2016 to a Public
Hearing on June 28, 2016 at approximately 7:15 PM. Councilmember
Derasary seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-0 aye, with
Councilmembers Bailey, Knuteson-Boyd and Derasary voting aye.
Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd moved to approve a Purchasing
Exception to Parr, Brown, Gee & Loveless in an amount not to exceed
$11,676.50. Councilmember Derasary seconded the motion. The
motion carried 3-0 aye, with Councilmembers Bailey, Knuteson-Boyd
and Derasary voting aye.
Councilmember Derasary moved to approve Proposed Resolution #20-
2016 — A Resolution Confirming Satisfactory Completion of Due
Diligence as to Real Property Owned by Stewart Lane, LLC.
Councilmember Bailey seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-0
aye, with Councilmembers Bailey, Knuteson-Boyd and Derasary voting
aye.
Mayor Sakrison stated that he attended a Legislative Update Committee
Meeting concerning short term rentals and that the State is considering
taking away a City's ability to regulate overnight rentals.
Mayor Sakrison mentioned that there has been software developed to
monitor eighteen (18) overnight rental sites and that the cost of the
initial set up would be $3000 with ongoing costs of $2500 to monitor
fifty (50) facilities.
Mayor Sakrison reported that the Governor's Office of Planning and
Budget (GOPB) has Utah Business Starter Kits. Mayor Sakrison also
mentioned that he has a sample of an Ogden City Business Survey and
that this is something he feels Moab City needs to do for contractors and
businesses.
Mayor Sakrison reported that he received an Economic Report from
Zions Bank on the State of Utah. Grand county is doing pretty well.
Mayor Sakrison stated that if anyone is interested the report is on the
Zions Bank website.
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REQUEST TO SEND
RESOLUTION #19-2016 TO
PUBLIC HEARING, APPROVED
REQUEST OF PURCHASING
EXCEPTION, APPROVED
PROPOSED RESOLUTION #20-
2016, APPROVED
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
REPORTS
Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd reported that she hosted, along with
Councilmember Derasary, Coffee with the Council and that one resident
came to talk. Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd mentioned that she will do
this weekly.
Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd along with Councilmember Derasary
attended a Land Use Academy of Utah training. Councilmember
Knuteson-Boyd stated that they received a lot of useful information
which is available on their website as well as an update on the Open and
Public Meetings Act.
Councilmember Derasary mentioned holding another Coffee with the
Council on Friday, June 17, 2016, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Councilmember Derasary reported she attended a Moab Regional
Hospital meeting and that a summary of the recent Community Health
Needs Survey was given. Councilmember Derasary stated that the
survey identified top community health concerns.
Councilmember Bailey mentioned that Moab Regional Hospital is
required to do a needs survey every three years.
Councilmember Derasary reported that she also attended the Grand
Opening of the Boulder Park at Lions Park and the Canyonlands
Watershed Council Meeting.
Councilmember Derasary stated that she attended a Trail Mix Meeting
with Parks, Recreation and Trails Director Tif Miller. Mentioned at the
meeting was the possibility of funding for restrooms at Anonymous Park.
Councilmember Derasary received an email from Kara Dohrenwend
complimenting Parks Superintendent, Mike Huts, on how wonderful the
Parkway looks.
In Administrative Report City Manager Davidson distributed a written
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READING OF
CORRESPONDENCE
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
report.
A Report on City/County Cooperation was not given.
Councilmember Derasary moved to pay the bills against the City of
Moab in the amount of $435,670.22. Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd
seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-0 aye, with
Councilmembers Bailey, Knuteson-Boyd and Derasary voting aye.
Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd moved to enter An Executive Session to
Strategy Session to Discuss the Purchase, Exchange, or Lease of Real
Property, and to Discuss the Character, Professional Competence, or
Physical or Mental Health of an Individual at 7:52 PM. Councilmember
Derasary seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-0 aye, with
Councilmembers Bailey, Knuteson-Boyd and Derasary voting aye.
Councilmember Derasary moved to close the Executive Session.
Councilmember Bailey seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-0
aye, with Councilmembers Bailey, Knuteson-Boyd and Derasary voting
aye.
The Executive Session was closed at 9:27 PM.
Mayor Sakrison adjourned the Regular Council Meeting at 9:30 PM.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
David L. Sakrison Rachel E. Stenta
Mayor City Recorder
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REPORT ON CITY/COUNTY
COOPERATION
APPROVAL OF BILLS
MOTION TO ENTER EXECUTIVE
SESSION, APPROVED
MOTION TO CLOSE EXECUTIVE
SESSION, APPROVED
EXECUTIVE SESSION CLOSED
ADJOURNMENT