Minutes of the Centerville City Council meeting held Tuesday, December 5, 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                                                

                                                Jack Dellastatious

                                                 Sherri Lyn Lindstrom             

MEMBERS ABSENT:           Paul A. Cutler

                                                 David R. Gutke                                               

STAFF OR OTHER CITY

OFFICIALS PRESENT:     Steve Thacker, City Manager

                                               Blaine Lutz, Finance Director/Assistant City Manager

                                                Lisa Romney, City Attorney (arrived at 7:30 p.m.)                                   

                                                  Karrie Carlson, Recording Secretary

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE                       

INVOCATION                       Paul Webb, Bahai Faith Representative                          

VISITORS:                            Interested Citizens              

AWARDS AND COMMENDATIONS

             Mayor Russell presented Ron Backman with a plaque and dinner certificate for his fifteen years of service to Centerville City in the Public Works Water Department.

               OPEN SESSION              

No one present wished to comment.

              WEST NILE VIRUS PRESENTATION BY GARY HATCH, DAVIS COUNTY MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT

               Mr. Hatch gave an overview of the progression of West Nile Virus (WNV) in Davis County.  He shared some of the facts and symptoms of how WNV is transmitted and manifested.  Of the people who contract WNV, less than 1% contract WNV involving the brain, which is the most serve type of WNV that can result in death.  Mr. Hatch stated that 2006 was a very active year for WNV.  Many of the counties in Utah reported WNV cases.  Many of these cases were in sentinel chickens and not human cases.  Davis County Mosquito Abatement District is very aggressive in mosquito surveillance and testing.  Mr. Hatch also explained the procedures and materials used by the Mosquito Abatement District to spray for the prevention of mosquitoes.  Mr. Hatch responded to questions and comments from the Council.

             SUMMARY ACTION CALENDAR

               The Council reviewed items a and b on the Summary Action Calendar.  Councilman Allen made a motion to approve items a and b on the Summary Action Calendar.  The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Lindstrom and passed by unanimous roll-call vote (3-0).  Approved were:  

a.      Amended Recording Secretary agreement with Kathy Streadbeck

b.      US Geological Survey Agreement in the amount of $3,525 for maintaining gaging station on Centerville Creek

               DISCUSSION WITH STAFF REGARDING DESIGN OF MONUMENT SIGN AT PAGES LANE AND MAIN STREET AND IN THE NORTHEAST PARK

              Blaine Lutz, Finance Director, asked the Council for their input regarding monument sign designs for various locations within the City.  He reviewed photos of existing monument signs in the city with the Council.  The Council agreed to design the new signs to match what already exists within the city.  The Council also stressed their desire for the new signs to be noticeable, but not too large, so it will not block or prevent the views around the sign.

               STAFF REPORT AND UPDATE REGARDING HOLLY ENERGY PARTNERS CRUDE OIL PIPELINE

               Mayor Russell was excused from this item on the agenda and did not take part in this discussion (he has previously stated a conflict of interest regarding this matter).

               Steve Thacker, City Manager, updated the Council regarding the latest seismic study, franchise agreement negotiations and preliminary work done by Jeff Allen, the City’s appraiser, regarding the value of the use of right-of-way and hillside development.  Lisa Romney, City Attorney, reported that she is still working with HEP representatives to prepare a second red-lined draft version of the franchise agreement for the Council to review and consider.  Mr. Thacker stated that West Bountiful City has also asked for a copy of the franchise agreement.  West Bountiful may want to consider a similar agreement with HEP.  The Council agreed to schedule another public hearing for the January 2, 2007 City Council meeting.  Staff may want to discuss some of the franchise agreement issues with the Council at the December 19, 2006 City Council meeting in preparation for the public hearing on January 2nd.

               LEGACY PARKWAY DISCUSSION

               Steve Thacker, City Manager, provided the Council with a copy of a letter he has prepared to send to UDOT, expressing the City’s position regarding unresolved issues related to the Legacy Parkway.  Some of the issues addressed in the letter include use of UDOT right-of-way for a frontage road to serve future development, trailhead vehicular access and connection with the Parkway trail, providing curb and gutter on 1275 North/1250 West, and blockage of Parrish Lane, west of Legacy Parkway.  Mr. Thacker asked the Council to provide any additional input or revisions to him as soon as possible before the Mayor signs and sends it to UDOT.  The Council will discuss an appraisal of City-owned property for sale to UDOT later tonight in a closed meeting.

               MINUTES REVIEW AND ACCEPTANCE

               The minutes of the November 21, 2006 City Council meeting were reviewed and amended.  Councilman Allen made a motion to approve the minutes as amended.  The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Lindstrom and passed by unanimous vote (3-0).

               MAYOR’S REPORT

               The Mayor updated the Council on a recent meeting with the steering committee and potential consultants regarding the Main Street planning project.

               CITY MANAGER’S REPORT

              Mr. Thacker explained that he and Cory Snyder, Community Development Director, recently attended a kick-off meeting for South Davis Transit EIS Study Phase. UDOT and UTA are jointly overseeing this study, which will take an estimated 18 months to evaluate transit alternatives for South Davis County and their environmental impact.

               Mr. Thacker informed the Council of a recent water main break on 1375 North between 300 East and 400 East.

                The Council will be approving the calendar for the 2007 City Council meetings in their next regular meeting.  He suggested the Council may want to consider rescheduling the first City Council meeting in July because of the 4th of July festivities.  The Council agreed not to reschedule the meeting, but will meet at 5:30 p.m. on July 3rd prior to the children’s parade and concert in the park.  

            The City Manager will be attending a public hearing next week at the County to express his support of a property tax increase for flood control improvements.

               The City Manager asked the Council to RSVP for the City Christmas Party if they have not already done so.

               An open house will be held December 6, 2006 as part of the continuing process to update the West Side General Plan.

               MISCELLANEOUS  

a.      Follow up on Christmas Lighting Program

                Council members commented on the lighting ceremony and discussed using temporary fire rings again in the future.  Many people commented at the lighting ceremony how nice it was for the warmth and that more were needed.  The Council agreed to discuss this matter prior to next year’s lighting ceremony.

       CLOSED MEETING

               At 8:45 p.m. Councilman Allen made a motion to go into a closed meeting to discuss the sale of property and to discuss the character and competency of individuals to be appointed to various boards and commissions.  The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Lindstrom and passed by unanimous vote (3-0). In attendance were: Mayor Russell; Steve Thacker, City Manager; Blaine Lutz, Finance Director; Lisa Romney, City Attorney; Council members Allen, Dellastatious and Lindstrom and Karrie Carlson, Recording Secretary.

               RETURN TO OPEN MEETING

               At 8:57 p.m. the regular City Council meeting was reconvened.

               Councilman Allen made a motion to reappoint Jim Palmer to a three year-term on the Planning Commission effective January 1, 2007.  The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Lindstrom and passed by unanimous vote (3-0).

               At 8:58 p.m. the meeting was adjourned.                                                                              

Marilyn Holje, City Recorder                                                Date Approved      

Karrie Carlson, Recording Secretary