HomeMy Public PortalAboutMIN-CC-2016-06-28MOAB CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
June 28, 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 6:00 PM.
In attendance were Councilmembers Rani Derasary, Tawny Knuteson-
Boyd, Heila Ershadi, Kalen Jones and Kyle Bailey. Also in attendance
were City Manager Rebecca Davidson, Deputy City Recorder Danielle
Guerrero, City Treasurer Jennie Ross, Community Services Director Amy
Weiser, Police Chief Mike Navarre and City Engineer Phillip Bowman.
The Utah Geological Survey (UGS) gave an update on the Mapping of
Geologic Conditions they have performed in Moab. Discussion followed.
Mayor Sakrison called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 7:03
PM and led the pledge of allegiance. Twenty-five (25) members of the
audience and media were present.
Councilmember Derasary moved to approve the Council meeting
minutes of May 10, 2016. Councilmember Jones seconded the motion.
The motion carried 4-0 aye, with Councilmembers Bailey, Knuteson-
Boyd, Jones and Derasary voting aye. Councilmember Ershadi abstained.
There were no Citizens to Be Heard.
A Presentation was given by Russell Olsen, CPA and Partner of Larson
and Company of The results of an Independent Audit Report. Discussion
followed.
Mayor Sakrison declared July 1-7 2016 Independents' Week in Moab.
Mayor Sakrison opened a Public Hearing at 7:30 PM on the following
items:
Solicitation of Public Input on Proposed Resolution #19-2016 — A
Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year Budget 2015-2016.
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REGULAR MEETING &
ATTENDANCE
PRE COUNCIL WORKSHOP
UTAH GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
PRESENTATION
REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO
ORDER
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
PRESENTATION
PROCLAMATION
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
Solicitation of Public Input on Proposed Ordinance #2016-08 — An
Ordinance Amending Chapter 13.25 of the City of Moab Municipal Code
with New Amounts for the Sewer Impact Fee
Chris Baird spoke concerning council approving the Proposed Resolution
#19-2016-A Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year Budget 2015-2016. Mr.
Baird commented that the present council was not seated in September
2015, when the amendment was first presented concerning an increase
in IT expenses with relation to the relationship between the hired
company, Tayo Inc. and City Manager Davidson. Mr. Baird recommended
Council not make a decision without all of the facts.
Mr. Baird relayed that Grand County's disclosure statement includes
disclosing people residing in the same household and stated that it
needs to be disclosed to avoid conflict.
Chris Baird spoke about an anti -nepotism policy as well as his feelings
concerning a conflict of interest. Mr. Baird stated that his opinion is that
the Council should honor the spirit or intent of the code and not exploit
any weaknesses in the code. Mr. Baird feels City code is very weak in
regards to these matters.
City Manager Davidson rebutted that Mr. Baird does not know all of the
information.
Sarah Finocchio, stated that she is a local business owner and citizen.
Ms. Finocchio is disappointed with Mr. Baird's and other public members
unprofessionalism and lack of respect towards people.
Rhiana Medina of the Moab Multicultural Center suggested that when
code is explored and updated that she has found that the State assumes
that income is shared, but that is not always the case.
Mark Sovine of Grand Water and Sewer suggested that Proposed
Ordinance #2016-08 be tabled as there are still a few things that need to
be worked out with the District.
Councilmember Jones moved to approve Granting of Local Consent for a
Manufacturing Liquor License for Moab Brewers, LLC, to Conduct a
Distillery at 686 South Main Street. Councilmember Derasary seconded
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APPROVAL OF LOCAL CONSENT
FOR MOAB BREWERS
DISTILLERY
the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye, with Councilmembers Bailey,
Knuteson-Boyd, Jones, Ershadi and Derasary voting aye.
Councilmember Jones moved to Grant Local Consent for a Package
Agency Contract for Homewood Suites to offer Beer and Wine in the
Sundry Shop at 132 North Main Street. Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd
seconded the motion The motion carried 5-0 aye, with Councilmembers
Bailey, Knuteson-Boyd, Jones, Ershadi and Derasary voting aye.
Councilmember Bailey moved to approve the Award of the Geotechnical
Consulting and Materials Testing Services Contract for the Water
Reclamation Facility (WRF) Project to AGEC. Councilmember Knuteson-
Boyd seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye, with
Councilmembers Bailey, Knuteson-Boyd, Jones, Ershadi and Derasary
voting aye.
Councilmember Derasary moved to Award the Sanitary Sewer
Rehabilitation Project to Lance Excavating Inc. Councilmember
Knuteson-Boyd seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye, with
Councilmembers Bailey, Knuteson-Boyd, Jones, Ershadi and Derasary
voting aye.
Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd moved to table the discussion on
Signage for CCC Interpretation at Rotary Park. Councilmember Bailey
seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye, with Councilmembers
Bailey, Knuteson-Boyd, Jones, Ershadi and Derasary voting aye.
Councilmember Bailey moved to approve Proposed Resolution #21-2016
— A Resolution Adopting Changes in the City of Moab Sewer Rate
Structure. Councilmember Derasary seconded the motion. The motion
carried 5-0 aye, with Councilmembers Bailey, Knuteson-Boyd, Jones,
Ershadi and Derasary voting aye.
A Discussion was held to prioritize City Goals.
Councilmember Jones moved to approve — A Settlement Agreement
Between the City of Moab and Jack Walker. Councilmember Ershadi
seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye, with Councilmembers
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LOCAL CONSENT FOR
PACKAGE AGENCY FOR
HOMEWOOD SUITES,
APPROVED
AWARD OF CONTRACT TO
AGEC, APPROVED
AWARD OF SANITARY SEWER
PROJECT CONTRACT,
APPROVED
DISCUSSION ON SIGNAGE FOR
CCC INTERPRETATION AT
ROTARY PARK
APPROVAL OF PROPOSED
RESOLUTION #21-2016
DISCUSSION OF CITY GOALS
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT
WITH JACK WALKER
Bailey, Knuteson-Boyd, Jones, Ershadi and Derasary voting aye.
Councilmember Jones moved to approve Proposed Ordinance #2016-07
— An Ordinance Amending the City of Moab Classified Hourly Pay Rate
Schedule and Exempt and Elected Officials' Salaries. Councilmember
Knuteson-Boyd seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye, with
Councilmembers Bailey, Knuteson-Boyd, Jones, Ershadi and Derasary
voting aye.
Mayor Sakrison closed the Public Hearing at 7:46 PM.
Councilmember Bailey moved to approve Proposed Resolution #19-2016
— A Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year Budget 2015-2016.
Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd seconded the motion. The motion
carried 5-0 aye, with Councilmembers Bailey, Knuteson-Boyd, Jones,
Ershadi and Derasary voting aye.
Councilmember Derasary made a motion to table Approval of Proposed
Ordinance #2016-08 — An Ordinance Amending Chapter 13.25 of the City
of Moab Municipal Code with New Amounts for the Sewer Impact Fee.
Councilmember Bailey seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0
aye, with Councilmembers Bailey, Knuteson-Boyd, Jones, Ershadi and
Derasary voting aye.
In Mayor and Council Reports, Councilmember Jones reported he had
attended the City Planning Commission Meeting as well as a County
Council Workshop. Councilmember Jones also mentioned an invitation
to a July 7, 2016 County meeting to discuss a recent Special Event held in
the County called Motos in Moab.
Councilmember Jones reported that he, Mayor Sakrison and
Councilmember Derasary had met with Andy Bearman from Park City for
a discussion about Special Event procedures that they have in place.
Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd reported she had attended the recent
Coffee with the Council gatherings.
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PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2016-
07, APPROVED
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
APPROVAL OF PROPOSED
RESOLUTION # 19-2016
APPROVAL OF PROPOSED
ORDINANCE #2016-08
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
REPORTS
Councilmember Ershadi reported that she attended the Homeless
Coordinating Meeting.
Councilmember Ershadi mentioned that Wabi-Sabi is looking for a strong
partner to help out with the Free Meal Program and that a Community
Refrigerator Program was being implemented.
Councilmember Derasary mentioned attending the Coffee with the
Council gathering on June 17, 2016.
Councilmember Derasary reported she attended the Interlocal Housing
Task Force meeting at which employee housing needs was discussed.
Councilmember Derasary reached out to remind people about the two
Community Traffic meetings on June 29, 2016 and June 30, 2016.
Mayor Sakrison commended local business owner Kent Green for having
a very quiet ATV/UTV. Mayor Sakrison mentioned he was next to Mr.
Green at a stop light and Mr. Green's ATV/UTV was very quiet.
Mayor Sakrison reported that cities have been challenged by the
Governor's Office to improve and streamline Business Licensing and
Building Permit Processes. Mayor Sakrison relayed this information to
staff and needs to report back to the Governor's Office in August and
September.
Mayor Sakrison inquired of City Manager Davidson about the chip
sealing, overlays and striping of streets. City Manager Davidson
responded that the overlay of streets should be happening near the end
of October 2016 and a contract is being drafted for the striping of
streets.
In Reading of Correspondence Councilmember Ershadi mentioned
receiving comments about current news stating that however those
people do not wish to go on public record for fear of retaliation.
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READING OF
CORRESPONDENCE
In Administrative Report City Manager Davidson distributed a written
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 $331,901.06. Councilmember Ershadi seconded the
motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye, with Councilmembers Bailey,
Knuteson-Boyd, Jones, Ershadi and Derasary voting aye.
Mayor Sakrison adjourned the Regular Council Meeting at 8:50 PM.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
David L. Sakrison Rachel E. Stenta
Mayor City Recorder
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
REPORT ON CITY/COUNTY
COOPERATION
APPROVAL OF BILLS
ADJOURNMENT