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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF PLEASANT VIEW CITY, UTAH
April 10, 2007
MAYOR: Tim Wheelwright
COUNCILMEMBERS: Kevin Bailey
Leonard Call
Doug Clifford
Mae Ferguson
Michael Humphreys
STAFF: Laurie Hellstrom Bruce Talbot
Paul Ellsworth Scott Jackson
VISITORS: Ron Federly Pat Federly
Bill Caron James Fisher
Pledge of Allegiance: Leonard Call
Opening Prayer, Reading or Expression of Thought: Leonard Call
Comments or Questions for the Mayor and Council for items not on the agenda.
None were given.
Consent Items:
Motion was made by CM Clifford to approve the minutes of March 27, 2007 as amended and a business license to Pete Tefertiller Bassett for home care business and the bills of Pleasant View City. 2nd by CM Bailey. Voting was unanimous in favor.
Business:
1. Public Hearing – Accept the annexation petition and adopt the ordinance. Property located at the SW corner of HWY 89 and 2700 N. (Presenter: Bruce Talbot)
Motion was made by CM Humphreys to go into a public hearing. 2nd by CM Ferguson. Voting was unanimous in favor.
Bruce Talbot: Boyer Company is working on a development project and negotiating with UDOT. They are looking at a couple of big box companies to be located there. The area is Fleming’s property and some of UDOT’s property. This annexation will put some of the disconnected property back into the city. The property is coming in as a C-2 zone, the same as across the street and it fits with the General Plan. Mayor Wheelwright asked for public comments. James Fisher: this is a great day and it was expected within time. Motion was made by CM Bailey to close the public hearing. 2nd by CM Clifford. Voting was unanimous in favor.
CM Clifford: how much of the disconnect property is left outside? CM Humphreys: about 30 acres, Mackley’s, Spiers’, and Skeen’s properties.
Motion was made by CM Bailey to adopt the annexation petition and ordinance (Ordinance 2007-5). 2nd by CM Humphreys. Roll call vote. Voting Aye: CM Bailey, CM Call, CM Clifford, CM Ferguson, and CM Humphreys. Motion passed.
Mayor Wheelwright: how would the city feel if one of the tenants was Wal-Mart? If not, Wal-Mart is interested in property west in a different jurisdiction and if they locate there, it could have a negative affect on potential tenants in Pleasant View. CM Ferguson: there are two looks of Wal-Mart. I like the type located in Riverdale. CM Humphreys: are there incentives they want? I’m concerned with the big picture. Mayor Wheelwright: Wal-Mart is not a good candidate in an EDA or RDA, but it could for a CDA (Community Development Area). They could take advantage of tax increments, but only the city’s increment. If others want a piece or opt into that the CDA, they could pledge their tax increment. There is a proposal to create a CDA. CM Clifford: the only real negative would be a major impact for the police department. Check with Riverdale and the different demographics. CM Humphreys: also, check with Harrisville. Mayor Wheelwright: I ask this only in case this ever comes up.
Standing Reports:
CM Humphreys: Randy Marriott called me for the first blast today. I virtually could not feel anything. It was very quiet. They had their signs up. There were a couple other people there.
CM Clifford: we need to talk about a summons Pole Patch received which also names Pleasant View. Mayor Wheelwright: it appears that the nature of the suit is access.
CM Ferguson: the Easter Hunt went well and pictures are on the website. The marquee is not wired up to code. Paul Ellsworth: it will be ready tomorrow. Mae Ferguson: the power pole needs to be moved in the roundabout and there is a meeting with UP&L on Friday. I am asking for volunteers for Founders Day and there is a meeting on it on the April 18th.
Mayor’s Report:
Mayor Wheelwright: I would like to report on the truck issue. Mike Humphrey has noted that Randy Marriott is willing to let the trucks, from the commuter rail project, come through his property and have the state pay the toll. I talked with Randy Marriott today to confirm for myself that he is willing to negotiate before I call the project manager of the UTA Commuter Rail Project for a meeting. I called Randy and said something needs to be done with the access trucks and he is willing to allow them to go across his property. I pointed out that the designated route adds some costs to the project by adding ~½ hour to their cost. The hourly trucking rate is $15 to $20. More important it avoids the risk of running trucks down the hill, a huge liability. Randy Marriott is concerned with liability of the truck access, but that can be address quickly, it was in a previous contract. using Randy’s road is the only way to solve the truck problem within the time frame. It is still a substantial cost in improving and purchasing an alternate route and it would take time. The long-term funding of Skyline Drive is on the transportation plan for funding within the next seven years if funds are available. It is still an extreme long shot, but we can take that status and go to the state legislature asking for their help to build it. The Mayor’s of WACOG expressed support of a $10 increase in vehicle registration for corridor preservation. It sends the message that local government is willing to step up on funding and doing our part. The stark reality is all we can do in the long-range feels like a waste of time, but its not, it just feels that way. We need to find quicker solutions. CM Call had said ‘what is it going to take, even if someone gets kills it won’t solve or change the fundamental problem and access problem?’ Mayor Wheelwright: I received a letter from the PTSA asking if the hours of operation could be limited. Mayor Wheelwright: we are subject to a court injunction and can’t enforce the hours of operation that we passed. The 2nd District Court felt it was an inappropriate action, but the gravel pit operator could choose to limit their own hours of operation. James Fisher: what became of the annexation petition from Randy Marriott for a public access? Mayor Wheelwright: that petition is still out there, but not being pursued. James Fisher: Randy Marriott has no incentive because Weber County is not enforcing his gravel pit. Mayor Wheelwright: that whole annexation calls for a MPC zone. The MPC zone is causing us concerns in other areas of the city and enough concern to consider taking it off the books, which may hasten Randy Marriott to go forward. Pat Federly: if we are unable to change the route, what about a three way stop? Mayor Wheelwright: we have talked about it. It is a difficult turn and traffic stacks up. We have been looking at cutting a road in the city’s front yard for a turn lane. Ron Federly: is there an ordinance on when the gravel pit can start and stop? Mayor Wheelwright: the excavation ordinance regulates the operation. They believe that they are not subject to it because of a prior non-conforming use. We disagree and may see a showdown soon and ask the court to take a look at it. James Fisher: has the city conducted regular inspections? Mayor Wheelwright: no, it is tied to the excavation ordinance. We have asked for a list of concerns with the excavation ordinance from them. Reclamation seems to be a sticking point. CM Clifford: the gravel pit operator only thinks they have to follow state and safety issues. CM Humphreys: I would like to give a demonstration on braking systems. Bill Caron: where does the funding come from to fix our streets? Mayor Wheelwright: our primary funding source is B&C road Funds. It is calculated by the miles of roads, which is approximately $215,000 per year. The council adjourned, and then CM Humphreys gave the demonstration on braking systems.
Other Business:
Adjournment: 7:05 P.M.
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