Minutes of the Centerville City Council meeting held Tuesday, November 21, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the Centerville City Council Chambers, 250 North Main, Centerville Utah.  

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Mayor:                                    Ronald G. Russell                                              

Council Members:               Justin Y. Allen

                                                 Paul A. Cutler

                                                 Jack Dellastatious

                                                 David R. Gutke

                                                 Sherri Lyn Lindstrom                                                             

STAFF OR OTHER CITY            

OFFICIALS PRESENT:     Steve Thacker, City Manager                                                            

                                              Blaine Lutz, Finance Director/Assistant City Manager

                                                Lisa Romney, City Attorney (arrived at 7:50 p.m.)

                                                 Kevin Merrill, Parks and Recreation Chair

                                                 Karrie Carlson, Recording Secretary                                                            

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE                       

INVOCATION                          Councilman Paul Cutler                          

VISITORS:                            Interested Citizens              

OPEN SESSION              

Kris Larsen, 1786 North Main Street – Mrs. Larsen asked the Council to reconsider building an amphitheater in the northeast park site.  She believes this would offer local children and residents a great place to gather for plays, concerts, recitals, etc.   The Council agreed to forward Mrs. Larsen’s comments to the Parks and Recreation Committee for their consideration.  Councilwoman Lindstrom commented that the Parks and Recreation Committee had many discussions about the citizen need for an amphitheater when she was chair of that committee and urged consideration for a small amphitheater in the Porter-Walton Park.              

PARK IMPROVEMENTS              

Blaine Lutz, Finance Director, updated the Council on current park projects in the northeast park site and the Bamberger Parkway.  He showed photos of the most recent improvements and reviewed other improvements that will continue through the fall as weather permits and again in early spring.   

Mr. Lutz also asked the Council to consider names for the northeast park and the various trails in and around the park.  The Council reviewed a list of names that have been discussed in the past.  This matter will be discussed again at the January 2, 2007 Council meeting.              

Steve Thacker, City Manager, reviewed the Parks Improvements Master Plan with the Council.  Kevin Merrill, Parks and Recreation Chair, was in attendance for the parks discussion.  Mr. Thacker reminded the Council of tax increment monies that have been approved for park improvements.  The Council reviewed a list of prioritized park projects compiled by the Parks and Recreation Committee.  The Council agreed to proceed with the items suggested and to review it again at the beginning of the year to see if other funds are available for additional projects.              

Councilman Cutler made a motion to authorize design services for the priority parks projects, not to exceed $20,000. Staff will come back to the Council for additional design funds, if needed.  The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Lindstrom and passed by unanimous vote (5-0).              

The Council also authorized staff to move forward with the design of a welcome sign for Main Street and Pages Lane.  $10,000 for this sign is already in the current budget.              

CONSIDER TENTATIVE BUDGETS  

a.    South Davis Metro Fire Agency              

Mayor Russell reviewed the budget process for the South Davis Metro Fire Agency.  The Mayor was pleased with this year’s tentative budget proposal and feels it is reasonable, while still offering the employees a competitive pay scale.  Steve Thacker, City Manager, explained how this budget will affect Centerville City.  The Fire Agency Board will be voting on the tentative budget at a future meeting.   

b.    South Davis Recreation District              

Mayor Russell asked the Council to review the proposed budget for the South Davis Recreation District.  The new facility is almost completed and the recreation district is trying to arrange a way for competitive teams to get in and use the ice rink and swimming pools in December.  The facility is scheduled to open to the public in early 2007.  The Council is going to arrange a tour of the facility prior to a future Council meeting.                    

SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL  

a.    Resolution No. 2006-26, amending garbage rate schedule              

Mayor Russell stated that Wasatch Integrated Waste Management (WIWM) is reducing the solid waste fees they charge to the City.  This resolution will pass this savings on to Centerville residents by reducing collection fees by $2.00 for the first can, but raising the fee by $1.25 for a second can.  The Council reviewed the resolution and made a correction to the effective date.              

Councilman Gutke made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2006-26 amending the Garbage Rate Schedule.  The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Lindstrom and passed by unanimous roll-call vote (5-0).  

b.    Discussion regarding spring cleanup options              

Steve Thacker, City Manager, asked the Council to discuss the scope for a spring cleanup.  The Council agreed to offer a green waste cleanup program this spring and evaluate the participation level to determine what type of service to offer in the future.  Staff were directed to bring back a more specific proposal for consideration.              

c.    Report on tour of transfer station              

Mayor Russell showed photos of the Salt Lake County Waste Transfer Station.    This type of facility is something the WIWM District would like to build somewhere in South Davis County.  The west side of I-15 in Centerville has been looked at as a possible site for this type of transfer station.  The Council agreed this type of facility would benefit residents, but agreed that it would need to be located where it would be compatible with adjacent uses.  This type of facility does not hold solid waste overnight, it is simply a way to process and transfer solid waste to a landfill location farther away from the city.  The Mayor also reported the current landfill is scheduled to close in about 15 years.              

STAFF REPORT OF HOLLY ENERGY PARTNERS CRUDE OIL PIPELINE              

Mayor Russell stated a conflict of interest and excused himself from the meeting for this item on the agenda.              

Steve Thacker updated the Council on matters to date for the Holly Energy Partners (HEP) Crude Oil Pipeline.  He provided the Council with information on the qualifications of Jeff Allen as an appraiser to value the use of the right-of-way and hillside.  Mr. Thacker has met with Mr. Allen and asked the Council to authorize him to hire Mr. Allen as an appraisal consultant.  It is the City’s intent to recover the costs for Mr. Allen from HEP.              

The Council supported the hiring of Mr. Allen and agreed the City Manager already has the authority to hire Mr. Allen’s services within the limits of the City’s purchasing policy.              

Mr. Thacker noted follow-up items the Council would like him to research and report on.  HEP has been given the latest draft of a franchise agreement prepared by the City Attorney.  The City Attorney will prepare an executive summary for the Council to review in advance of a tentative public hearing to be scheduled for the December 19, 2006 City Council meeting.               

At 8:50 p.m. the Council took a ten-minute break.  Mayor Russell returned to chair the remainder of the meeting.              

CONSIDER RECODIFICATION OF TITLES 1-4 OF MUNICIPAL CODE – ORDINANCE No. 2006-20  

Lisa Romney, City Attorney, reviewed the process of updating the Centerville Municipal Code.  A comprehensive update has not been done for many years, so many provisions need to be revised to conform with State law.  The City Attorney reviewed the changes in Title 1-4 with the Council.  She responded to questions and comments from the Council regarding the revisions to Titles 1-3.  Ms. Romney noted the suggested revisions and will incorporate them into the final document the Council will consider for adoption.  The Council will continue discussion on Title 4 revisions at the December 19th City Council meeting.              

SUMMARY ACTION CALENDAR              

The Council reviewed items a-d on the Summary Action Calendar and agreed to remove item c for further discussion.  Councilman Cutler made a motion to approve items a, b and d on the Summary Action Calendar.  The motion was seconded by Councilman Allen and passed by unanimous roll-call vote (5-0).  Approved were:  

a.    Acceptance of public utility easements from Maureen Huffaker

b.    Resolution No. 2006-25, approving an Interlocal Agreement with Davis County for Animal Control Services for 2007  

d.    Acceptance of waterline easement from Outfitters HVAC  

c.    Bid award to Bob Harvey Roofing in the amount of $27,729 for new roof for Public Works building; authorize use of contingency funds              

Councilman Dellastatious inquired if repair could be made to the roof instead of replacement.  He also questioned if it is best to do it now or wait for better weather. The City Manager reported that Randy Randall, Public Works Director, believes it is in the City’s best interest to replace it now because it has many leaks.              

Councilman Allen made a motion to approve item c on the Summary Action Calendar.  The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Lindstrom and passed by unanimous roll-call vote (5-0).               

MINUTES REVIEW AND ACCEPTANCE              

The minutes of the November 8, 2006 City Council meeting were reviewed and amended.  Councilman Gutke made a motion to approve the minutes as amended.  The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Lindstrom and passed by unanimous vote (5-0).              

MAYOR’S REPORT              

Mayor Russell updated the Council regarding recent meetings with mayors of the other South Davis cities to discuss a regional theater and some regional sports fields.  This would involve putting a RAP tax on the ballot for the next election and securing additional private funding.  Mayor Russell is optimistic that if the other cities agree, a regional theater and sports facility could become a reality.  This effort is still in the conceptual stage and Mayor Russell will continue to update the Council on the matter.              

Mayor Russell announced that turkey certificates will be given to employees again this year.            

CITY MANAGER’S REPORT              

The City Manager updated the Council regarding the ongoing negotiations with the youth football association for field usage.  Issues regarding this matter are still being negotiated and the City Manager will report back to the Council at a future date.              

MISCELLANEOUS              

Mayor Russell informed the Council of the upcoming Legislative session.   He asked if the Council would like to schedule a time to meet with local Legislators.  The Council agreed to invite the Legislators to a dinner and discussion session to be held prior to the City Council meeting on January 2, 2007.              

At 10:30 p.m. the meeting was adourned.                                                                                                        

Marilyn Holje, City Recorder                                                Date Approved      

Karrie Carlson, Recording Secretary