HomeMy Public PortalAboutMIN-CC-2015-11-24MOAB CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
November 24, 2015
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 David Sakrison called the Pre -Council Workshop to order at 6:30
PM. In attendance were Councilmembers Kirstin Peterson, Heila
Ershadi, Gregg Stucki and Doug McElhaney. Also in attendance were
City Manager Rebecca Davidson, City Recorder/Assistant City Manager
Rachel Stenta, City Treasurer Jennie Ross, Planning Director Jeff
Reinhart, Public Works Director Jeff Foster and City Engineer Phillip
Bowman.
A presentation was given by Steve Hawks of Utah State University
regarding funding for the Utah State University Campus.
Mayor Sakrison called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 7:00
PM and led the pledge of allegiance. Four (4) members of the audience
and two (2) members from the media were present.
Councilmember Stucki moved to approve the Regular Council Meeting
minutes of October 10, 2015 and the Special Joint City/County Meeting
of October 30, 2015. Councilmember Ershadi seconded the motion. The
motion carried 4-0 aye.
There were no citizens to be heard.
Councilmember McElhaney moved to approve a Professional Services
Agreement with Simon and Associates. Councilmember Stucki seconded
the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye.
Councilmember McElhaney moved to approve Task Order #15-01 with
Simon and Associates for Geologic Consulting in an amount not to
exceed $5,000. Councilmember Peterson seconded the motion. The
motion carried 4-0 aye.
November 24, 2015
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REGULAR MEETING &
ATTENDANCE
PRE -COUNCIL WORKSHOP
PRESENTATION-UTAH STATE
UNIVERSITY
REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO
ORDER
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
APPROVAL OF SERVICES
AGREEMENT
APPROVAL OF TASK ORDER
#15-01
Councilmember Ershadi moved to approve a Memorandum of
Understanding between the Utah Geological Survey and the City of
Moab for Geologic Hazard Mapping of the Moab Quadrangle.
Councilmember Peterson seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0.
APPROVAL OF MOU WITH
UGS/CITY OF MOAB
A discussion was held on Affordable/Essential Housing Policy and Project DISCUSSION ON HOUSING
Direction. POLICY
Councilmember Stucki moved to approve sending Proposed Resolution
#32-2015 — A Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Annual
budget to Public Hearing on December 8, 2015. Councilmember
McElhaney seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye.
Under Mayor And Council Reports, Mayor Sakrison stated that a
contract was offered for Essential Air Service to Denver and Salt Lake
City, the cost of a one way ticket would be $90 and service should begin
in thirty (30) to sixty (60) days.
Councilmember Ershadi reported that she attended a MAWP (Moab
Area Watershed Partnership) meeting and received an update on Water
Quality testing.
Councilmember McElhaney commented that the Fifth Grade classes
from Helen M Knight School toured City Hall and that he feels our future
is in good hands.
Councilmember Peterson thanked Public Works Director Foster for
helping with concerns about trees in Lions Park and a very active
beaver.
Councilmember Peterson reported that she attended the lighting
ceremony on the Pedestrian Bridge for newly installed artwork, that it
was commented that the event was spectacular and that the Gateway
to our community is really coming together.
City Manager Davidson reported that there will be a Grand Opening of
Lions Park just before Jeep Safari.
City Manager Davidson distributed a draft Memorandum of
Understanding for the Waste Water Treatment Plant and Grand Water
and Sewer District.
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PROPOSED RESOLUTION #32-
2015/SENT TO PUBLIC
HEARING
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
REPORTS
Under Reading of Correspondence, Mayor Sakrison read an email from
The Utah League of Cities and Towns regarding the Year to Date Sales
Tax Report.
Under Administrative Report, City Manager Davidson gave a written
Administrative Report.
Councilmember Stucki inquired if the Special Event Organizers would be
on the Special Event Policy Committee. City Manager Davidson stated,
yes all Special Event Organizers have been invited to participate.
Councilmember Peterson asked if the Solid Waste Franchise Agreement
was transferrable. City Manager Davidson replied yes.
A Report on City/County Cooperation was not given.
Councilmember Ershadi moved to pay the bills against the City of Moab
in the amount of $159,428.09. Councilmember Peterson seconded the
motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye.
Mayor Sakrison adjourned the Regular Council Meeting at 7:32 PM.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
David L. Sakrison Rachel E. Stenta
Mayor City Recorder
November 24, 2015
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READING OF
CORRESPONDENCE
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
REPORT ON CITY/COUNTY
COOPERATION
APPROVAL OF BILLS
ADJOURNMENT