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February 3, 2009Minutes of the Centerville City Council meeting held Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the Centerville City Council Chambers, 250 North Main, Centerville, Utah. MEMBERS PRESENT STAFF OR OTHER CITY STAFF ABSENT Steve Thacker, City Manager VISITORS Interested citizens PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION Councilman Paul Cutler Chief Worsley recognized Officer Michael Dingman as the Elks Club Centerville City Police Officer of the year. Chief Worsley added that Officer Dingman was nominated for this award by recommendations from his fellow police officers. Mayor Russell presented Officer Dingman with a plaque from the Elks Club. OPEN SESSION Arnold Issacson - Dr. Issacson, former Davis County Health Directors, retired and living in Centerville City at the Pheasantbrook Condominiums. Currently Phesantbrook has a bin recycling program which provides his condominiums’ homeowners association with revenue of about $500 - $1,000 per year. Dr. Issacson supports recycling, but urged the Council to consider a bin recycling system instead of curbside recycling. He believes a city-wide bin recycling program could provide the City with another source of revenue. Bruce Lyman, Green Fiber of Utah – Mr. Lyman supported Dr. Issacson’s comments about a bin recycling program for paper products. He explained the bin recycling process and how it has worked in other cities, public schools, PUD, etc. He explained that Green Fiber of Utah provides the bins free of charge and pays users on a per ton basis for paper which his company recycles into an insulation product. MINUTES REVIEW AND ACCEPTANCE The minutes of the January 20, 2009 work session were reviewed and amended. Councilwoman Lindstrom made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. The motion was seconded by Councilman Wright and passed by unanimous vote (5-0). The minutes of the January 20, 2009 City Council meeting were reviewed and amended. Councilwoman Lindstrom made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. The motion was seconded by Councilman Wright and passed by unanimous vote (5-0). APPROVE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY AGREEMENT WITH RICHARD L. LARSEN The Council was provided with a recommendation from the City Manager and Police Chief to approve a professional service agreement with Richard L. Larsen to be a prosecutor in the Centerville City Justice Court. The Council was also provided with Mr. Larsen’s resume for their consideration. Councilman Allen made a motion to approve the Professional Services Agreement with Richard L. Larsen. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Lindstrom and passed by unanimous roll-call vote (5-0). DISCUSSION REGARDING MAIN STREET PUBLIC SPACE PLANNING PROCESS Cory Snyder, Community Development Director, asked the Council for direction regarding the Main Street public space planning process. During earlier phases of planning, Mayor Russell and Councilwoman Lindstrom and Planning Commission representatives discussed the previous process and committee used for the Main Street planning process. Mayor Russell suggested incorporating this same group in the beginning phase for this current planning project which is slated to begin shortly. Staff and the Council recognize that the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) may drive some of the schedule and planning for this area because of the rapid transit system they will be extending into Centerville City along Main Street. The Council suggested using the same committee that was used for the previous Main Street planning process for the public space planning process and indicated that the priority of the project may be determined as part of the Council’s goal setting process. RECYCLING UPDATE Mayor Russell informed the Council of Wasatch Integrated Waste’s (WIW) response to the proposed curbside recycling program Centerville City is considering. WIW estimates that if all South Davis area cities go to a curbside recycling program it will extend the life of the landfill and may ultimately result in some per can cost savings to the residents, but only if all South Davis cities implement a recycling program. Mayor Russell believes Centerville should move forward with offering some type of recycling program for residents. Blaine Lutz, Finance Director, reviewed estimated costs from ACE Disposal for implementing a curbside recycling program. The Council directed staff to investigate Mr. Issacson’s suggestion of a bin recycling program before a final determination is made regarding curbside recycling. The Council agreed that other PUDs like Pheasantbrook may benefit more from a bin recycling program instead of a curbside program because of limited access into the development and the revenue that could be generated. Currently the City does not provide garbage collection for any PUDs in Centerville. These developments have not been included in the cost estimates for curbside recycling, but it could be an option for a PUD if the homeowners association decides to opt into a curbside recycling program. The Council agreed to hold a work session regarding the recycling options and to schedule a public hearing to gather public input prior to making a final determination. MAYOR'S REPORT a. Fire District Assessments The Mayor reported that the Fire District assessments have been reevaluated based on corrected property valuations, and the County’s share is going up and the estimated share for Centerville City will go down. b. Council goal setting process The Council was provided with a proposed schedule for the 2009 goal-setting process. Mr. Lutz reviewed the calendar and proposed work session dates and asked the Council for their input and/or suggestions. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT a. Kern River Pipeline Project Blaine Lutz, Assistant City Manager, reported that a new natural gas pipeline is being planned and two of the five proposed alignments are located within Centerville. One of the proposed alignments is similar to the alignment that Holly Oil was proposing a few years ago. Staff will keep the Council updated regarding this matter. b. UTA Bus Route Changes UTA will be holding a public meeting to discuss some proposed bus route changes in this area. Some of the changes are being proposed to allow more public transportation options from the east side to the Frontrunner stations on the west side. MISCELLANEOUS The Council members were asked to submit any corrections to the newsletter draft. DISCUSSION REGARDING PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION AND LEASE OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES As directed by the City Council, Lisa Romney, City Attorney, has prepared some draft lease and purchase agreements for telecommunications facilities. Prior to moving forward, she is recommending a closed meeting for a strategy session to discuss pending or reasonably imminent litigation and/or purchase, exchange or lease of real property. CLOSED MEETING At 8:37 p.m. Councilman Wright made a motion to go into a closed meeting to discuss pending or reasonably imminent litigation and the purchase, exchange or lease of real property. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Lindstrom and passed by unanimous vote (5-0). In attendance were: Mayor Russell; Blaine Lutz, Assistant City Manager/Finance Director; Lisa Romney, City Attorney; Randy Randall, Public Works Director; Council members Allen, Averett, Cutler, Lindstrom and Wright and Karrie Carlson, Recording Secretary. RETURN TO REGULAR MEETING At 9:25 p.m. the regular meeting was reconvened. Councilman Allen made a motion to direct the City Attorney to prepare a form building lease agreement and conduit agreement and to prepare a building purchase agreement with UTOPIA. Upon completion, the documents may be released as public. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Lindstrom and passed by unanimous roll-call vote (5-0). Councilwoman Lindstrom made a motion to appoint Samuel Olson to the Trails Committee. The motion was seconded by Councilman Wright and passed by unanimous vote (5-0). At 9:30 p.m. the meeting was adjourned to an RDA meeting. 2-17-09 |
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