Minutes of the Centerville City Council meeting held Tuesday, October 2, 2007 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
                                                 David R. Gutke
                                                 Sherri Lyn Lindstrom

MEMBERS ABSENT:            Paul A. Cutler
   
STAFF OR OTHER CITY
 OFFICIALS PRESENT: 
                                                Steve Thacker, City Manager
                                                Blaine Lutz, Finance Director/Assistant City Manager
                                                Lisa Romney, City Attorney (arrived at 7:15 p.m.)
                                                Karrie Carlson, Recording Secretary

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 

INVOCATION:                       Blaine Lutz, Finance Director/Assistant City Manager

VISITORS:   Interested Citizens

OPEN SESSION

No one present wished to comment.

MINUTES REVIEW AND ACCEPTANCE

The minutes of the September 18, 2007 work session were reviewed.  Councilman Allen made a motion to approve the minutes.  The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Lindstrom and passed by unanimous vote (4-0).

The minutes of the September 18, 2007 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 (4-0).

SUMMERFEST 2007

Rich Tuttle, Bountiful Davis Arts Center, was present to report on the 2007 Summerfest.  Mr. Tuttle thanked Centerville City for their contribution toward the Summerfest.  He stated that this year, because of the donations received from the community and various cities, Summerfest was free of charge to the attendees.  Because of the free admission, they had record numbers in attendance.
 
SUMMARY ACTION CALEANDAR

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 Councilman Gutke and passed by unanimous roll-call vote (4-0). Approved were:

a. Bid award for Kohl’s waterline construction to Mountain States Supply in the amount of $24,995.55 plus tax for materials and to Kapp Construction in the amount of $58,798.75 for labor
b. Commence two-year warranty periods for
1. Bamberger Station PUD, with a condition pertaining to the Main Street intersection.
2. Florentine Villas PUD
3. Outfitters HVAC

MAIN STREET PLANNING PROJECT

The Council and Planning Commission attended a presentation prior to the City Council meeting to hear a presentation from consultants of Cooper Roberts and Simonsen Associates (CRSA) regarding Main Street planning and design.  The Council members and Planning Commission Chairman agreed to meet on October 23, 2007 in a joint work session to discuss the recommendations from  CRSA.  The Council agreed that light rail, bus rapid transit and other transportation needs, options and/or alternate routes within the City need to be discussed along with Main Street issues.

REVIEW “MAJOR PROJECTS” LIST FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

Cory Snyder, Community Development Director, reviewed a prioritized list of twelve long-range projects currently assigned to his department. Mr. Snyder asked the Council to review the level of priority he assigned to each project to see if they concur with his recommendations or if they want to make any changes to prioritization.  The Council agreed with the list of prioritized projects as presented to the Council.

MAYOR’S REPORT

Mayor Russell wants to hold a luncheon meeting on November 14, 2007 with local business owners to discuss Main Street planning and gather input on the presentation that was given in the work session. 

Mayor Russell stated that RAP tax signs and brochures are available for anyone interested.

The Mayor responded to questions from the Council regarding utility bill adjustments.
 
RECERTIFICATION OF CENTERVILLE JUSTICE COURT – RESOLUTION
No. 2007-20

Steve Thacker, City Manager, explained that every four years the City is required to recertify the Justice Court of Centerville City.  He reviewed the recertification process with the Council and responded to questions.  Lisa Romney, City Attorney, has visited with the Justice Court as required in the recertification process and is recommending the Justice Court recertification be approved.  Judge David L. Miller expressed appreciation to the Court Clerk’s Office and other departments in the City for their support of the Justice Court.  Judge Miller responded to questions and comments from the Council.

Councilman Allen made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2007-20 requesting the recertification of the Centerville City Justice Court.  The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Lindstrom and passed by unanimous roll-call vote (4-0).

CITY MANAGER’S REPORT

Blaine Lutz, Finance Director, updated the Council regarding an IRS issue involving City Attorney’s fees.  He is corresponding with Brian Scott, Snow Christensen and Martineau, as well as the City Attorney to help resolve this matter.  Mr. Lutz believes this matter will take time to resolve and he will continue to work with the Utah League of Cities and Towns to get support regarding this matter.  He will continue to update the Council.

COMMUNITY SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE

Councilman Gutke reminded the Council that today is the due date for questions submitted for the community survey questionnaire.  There are some departments that still need to submit questions for consideration to include in the survey.  Councilman Allen reviewed a timeline for the circulation and completion of the survey.

CITY MANAGER’S REPORT CONTINUED

Steve Thacker, City Manager, provided the Council with a proposal for public works project funding 2008 through 2017.  This information is in preparation for the October 9, 2007 City Council work session. 

The City Manager has solicited feedback from the Employee Association regarding recognition for employee tenure.  He provided the Council with a memo containing their suggestions for the recognition awards.  He does not support the idea of providing gift cards that could be used like cash, but intends to offer employees several sources from which employees can choose the gifts they would like.

Mr. Thacker updated the Council on the UTOPIA construction and shared some complaints the City has received regarding construction issues and suggested some responses and information the Council can respond with if they receive complaints.
 
The Council was provided with a copy of the Monthly Financial Report for their review.

MISCELLANEOUS

The Council used this item on the agenda to discuss various miscellaneous items which included: impact fees, sound wall on Frontage Road and review of names of citizens to appoint to various boards and commissions.

Councilman Allen made a motion to reappoint Melissa Hogan to the Historic Sites Committee, appoint Eve Silver to the Historic Sites Committee and appoint Mark Austin to the Trails Committee.  The motion was seconded by Councilman Gutke and passed by unanimous vote (4-0).

At 9:00 p.m. the meeting was adjourned.

             
Marilyn Holje, City Recorder    Date Approved

      
Karrie Carlson, Recording Secretary