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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF PLEASANT VIEW CITY, UTAH
MAY 23, 2006
MAYOR: Tim Wheelwright
COUNCILMEMBERS: Kevin Bailey
Leonard Call (excused)
Doug Clifford
Mae Ferguson
Michael Humphreys
STAFF: Laurie Hansen Bruce Talbot Paul Ellsworth Scott Jackson
Fred Hellstrom
VISITORS: Craig Erickson Dave Hulme
Clair Knight Bill Virgil
Colette Virgil Steve Weller
Mrs. Weller Robert Maccary
Richard Gamble
Meeting was called to order at 6:00 P.M.
Opening prayer, reading or expression of thought: Doug Clifford
Pledge of Allegiance: Doug Clifford
Comments or Questions for the Mayor and Council: None received.
Consent Items: Tabled.
Business:
1. Discussion and/or action on the detention basin located on the west side of Hwy 89 behind Jerry’s Heating and A/C and the lack of a sewer line. (Requestor: Craig Erickson)
Craig Erickson, Robert Maccary, and Richard Gamble came before the council to discuss the sewer line and the regional detention basin. Mayor Wheelwright: the new regional detention basin is designed for two full soccer fields and a parking lot between the two fields. Craig Erickson: the problem is that the change to the regional detention basin and where I put the utility easement for a sewer line which is located on the back of the properties along the railroad tracks. If the sewer line was placed at the front by the highway, the fall for the sewer would be twenty-three feet. The only place for the sewer line is in the rear. I want to go on record that there is a problem before it progresses. We want to be able to develop our property someday. Paul Ellsworth, Public Works Director showed a preliminary plan of the regional detention basins with a road running in the center of the properties and discussed the proposal. It was noted that this plan is very new and the city councilmembers have not even seen it. Mayor Wheelwright: Paul Ellsworth will continue working with the engineer and the property owners for a concept plan that will work. He thanked Craig for being proactive in this issue.
2. Discussion and/or action on an Interlocal Agreement between Pleasant View City and Weber County for a Pump House located at 5181 N Jessie Creek Drive. (Presenter: Fred Hellstrom)
Fred Hellstom: the purpose of the agreement is to allow the city to inspect and be liable for the Jessie Creek Well which is located in Weber County and only for that triangle piece of property.
Motion was made by CM Bailey to adopt an Interlocal Agreement between Pleasant View City and Weber County for a Pump House located at 5181 N Jessie Creek Drive (Resolution 2006-F). 2nd by CM Ferguson. Roll Call Vote: Voting Aye: CM Ferguson, CM Clifford, CM Bailey, and CM Humphreys. Motion passed.
3. Discussion and/or action on the Northern Utah Public Safety Network Access Point Agreement with Ogden City Corporation. The purpose of the agreement is to improve interoperable communication within and between the public safety agencies in the Weber/Morgan County area by providing a standardized data communication and exchange infrastructure. (Presenter: Scott Jackson)
Scott Jackson, the agreement would cover the expense that we are already incurring through its grant. The grant would provide a T-1 line for one year’s coverage and binds us to it for three years. It would save the city one year’s cost, approximately $3,900. There was discussion on the numbers.
Motion was made by CM Clifford to accept the Northern Utah Public Safety Network Access Point Agreement with Ogden City Corporation (Memorandum of Understanding Reimbursable Services). 2nd by CM Bailey. Voting was unanimous in favor.
4. Discussion and/or action on the approval of a conditional use permit for Mountain States Supply (plumbing supplies) including outside storage located in the Parkland Business Park at 2714 N Parkland Blvd. (Presenter: Bruce Talbot)
Bruce Talbot: this is an existing building on Parkland Blvd., the Purity Tech building. The request includes outside storage. 98% of the sales will be wholesale; there will be no show room at this time. The planning commission recommended approval with the condition of privacy slats. They concur with the slats. They will be storing pipes, fire hydrants, and the type.
Motion was made by CM Bailey to approve a conditional use permit for Mountain States Supply (plumbing supplies) including outside storage, located in the Parkland Business Park at 2714 N Parkland Blvd., contingent on satisfying the staff report. 2nd by CM Humphreys. Voting was unanimous in favor.
5. Discussion and/or action on a resolution amending the horse arena fees for Pleasant View City residents.
Motion was made by CM Clifford to adopt a resolution amending the horse arena fees for Pleasant View City residents as indicated (Resolution 2006-G). 2nd by CM Ferguson. Roll Call Vote: Voting Aye: CM Ferguson, CM Clifford, CM Bailey, and CM Humphreys. Motion passed.
6. Update on green waste facility. (Presenter: Paul Ellsworth)
Paul Ellsworth: the green waste facility is fenced off and is closed. We are referring callers to the county’s compost facility or the transfer station. How far does the city want to go with the facility? Mayor Wheelwright: it is growing beyond what we are able to service. Paul Ellsworth: we spent $7,500 last year for the chipper, and there is a lot more this year. It appears that there are a lot of outsiders using it and we can’t regulate it. CM Humphreys: we don’t have the area to do this. Paul Ellsworth: we can’t burn it. Mayor Wheelwright: the decision has been made. It is closed. This is an update. Dave Hulme suggested partnering with North Ogden. Their facility is staffed by volunteers. Mayor Wheelwright: there is a compost facility in Slaterville. I will follow up with Mayor Harrop of North Ogden. We need to track the tipping fees.
7. Public Hearing to consider amending the 2005-06 General Fund Budget. (Presenters: Paul Ellsworth and Laurie Hansen)
Motion was made by CM Clifford to open the public hearing. 2nd by CM Humphreys. Voting was unanimous in favor.
Paul Ellsworth: our 1963 tractor is history. We need to mow the road side. The state bid for a Kabota is $39,400, and we can get it within four weeks. Laurie Hansen: we have called to get final amounts incurred on the EDA project. We hope that the loan requested will cover all the bills that will come in. There is also an amount that will have to amend the budget for the Administrative budget. Colette Virgil asked how much has been transferred to the RDA Fund. Laurie Hansen: after tonight’s request, the General Fund has transferred $153,000. CM Clifford: people are still interested in locating in the EDA. We need to get over the wetland issue. CM Wheelwright: there is still a significant buildable area that we can still payback the General Fund thru the projects. It will just take longer.
Motion was made by CM Bailey to close the public hearing. 2nd by CM Clifford. Voting was unanimous in favor.
Motion as made by CM Bailey to approve amending the 2005-06 General Fund Budget (Resolution 2006-H). 2nd by CM Humphreys. Voting was unanimous in favor.
8. Determine the health insurance plans and premiums to be paid by the city.
Mayor Wheelwright: the city currently pays 100% of the health insurance premiums of eligible employees and pays the deductibles because of the plan that was selected. As CM Clifford said we are on a slippery slope with health insurance cost increasing. The cost increased 16% over last year. We did a survey of other government entities. We offer greater service and pay a greater amount. I would propose for this year that the city continue paying 100% of the premium and discontinue the deductible. Next year we will do a study to find the most competitive price without jeopardizing coverage and continue a study of the appropriate percentage of share of premium. Discussion continued.
Motion was made by CM Bailey to approve Mayor Wheelwright’s proposal as stated above. 2nd by CM Humphreys. Voting was unanimous in favor.
9. Budget Workshop.
The Mayor, Council and Department heads discussed the current and proposed staffing.
Standing Reports: Councilmember’s reports on their areas of responsibilities.
CM Ferguson.
1. She asked if the roundabout will be stamped and planted before Founders Day. I met with the Youth council. They picked out T-shirts. She asked if the city could provide candy for the Youth Council for the parade. The city council also asked for more candy to throw this year. They will serve at the Salmon Bake. Margie Marsden is working on next year’s group. Mayor Wheelwright requested that the group update the city council on the year projects and then report back at the year’s end.
2. The detention basin at 400 W and above Elberta Drive is a mess. She asked if columbines could be planted around the edge. Paul Ellsworth: there is no secondary water. Stamped concrete was decided on.
CM Clifford
Update on the Founders Day 10K run, the newsletter, and CERT’s mock disaster. Mayor Wheelwright: we will meet here at 6:30 P.M., the command center, to identify issues that need to be addressed in our city disaster plan and discuss similar items. Mayor Wheelwright asked what the council’s entry in the parade will be. Paul Ellsworth will check on golf carts for the council. A golf tournament was suggested for next year’s event. CM Bailey suggested not sending a return envelope and stamp for parade participants.
CM Humphreys
Water update. Fred Hellstrom: Jessie Creek Well is up and running, but not on line. We are finishing the telemetry system. The system should be up and running mid June. The present water levels are doing fairly well; we are still early in the season. The Adler Creek fencing is in.
Mayor Wheelwright
Play ground update. Paul Ellsworth: the playground equipment should be in by mid summer. Mayor Wheelwright: Utah Cost Management report was given to each councilmember. They made recommendation, and we are following through on them. Last Thursday’s mitigation between Tower Sand and Gravel and Westside Investment with Craig Call as the mediator. They will possibly be getting an agreement, but it looks like a third party and contract will be needed to maintain the road. And if we don’t see a resolution, it will most likely go to court. I told them to remember that there are 6,500 people affected by their dispute.
Other Business:
Adjournment: 9:20 P.M.
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