INVOCATION Father Steve Andersen, The Episcopal Church of the Resurrection

OPEN SESSION

No one present wished to comment.

MINUTES REVIEW AND ACCEPTANCE

The minutes of the April 20, 2010 City Council meeting were reviewed. Councilman Wright made a motion to approve the minutes. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Lindstrom and passed by unanimous vote (4-0).

SUMMARY ACTION CALENDAR

The Council reviewed items a-c on the Summary Action Calendar. Councilman Allen made a motion to approve items a-c. The motion was seconded by Councilman Cutler and passed by unanimous vote (4-0). Approved were:

a. Amendment to City Fee Schedule to establish permit fees for raising chickens and /or rabbits – Resolution No. 2010-08
b. Acceptance of easement from Davis County for Ford Canyon Trail through Ricks Creek Debris Basin.
c. Approve bid award for the Police Department to:
1. Ken Garff Ford in the amount of $21,995.92 for the purchase of a 2010 Ford Crown Victoria patrol car.
2. Willey Ford in the amount of $18,162.00 for a 2010 Ford Fusion detective car.

REVIEW CRIME STATISTICS FOR 2009

The Council was provided with a summary of crime statistics for Centerville City for 2008 and 2009. This summary showed the percentages of increase or decrease for criminal offenses and non-criminal incidents. Chief Worsley reviewed the summary with the Council and responded to questions from the Council. He also reported on the ongoing efforts to fill two positions in the Police Department. There were many applicants which have now been narrowed down to six. These six finalists are now down to final testing. Once the testing results are known, two will be selected and offered the police officer positions.

CENTERVILLE CITY WATER CONSERVATION PLAN

Mike Carlson, Water Division Supervisor, explained the City is required by State law to have a water conservation plan and update it every five years. Centerville’s plan was originally adopted in 1999 and last updated in 2005 and is now currently due for another update. The plan helps the City Water Division focus on achieving conservation goals and educating citizens about methods of water conservation. Currently the goal is 70 gallons of usage per person. State law requires a public notice in the newspaper and a public hearing to allow comments on the updated Plan. Mr. Carlson responded to comments and questions from the Council regarding over-watering or watering during the hottest parts of the day. Mr. Carlson explained that the City can only respond to water its sells, not the irrigation water from Deuel Creek or Weber Basin. He agreed to include some of that water conservation information in an upcoming newsletter.

a. Continue Public Hearing

At 7: 45 p.m. Mayor Russell re-opened the public hearing which had been continued from the April 20 Council meeting. Seeing no one wishing to comment, the Mayor closed the public hearing.

b. Adopt Centerville City Water Conservation Plan updated April 2010

Councilwoman Lindstrom made a motion to adopt the Centerville City Water Conservation Plan updated April 2010. The motion was seconded by Councilman Wright and passed by unanimous vote (4-0).

PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FY2011

a. City Manager Presentation

Steve Thacker, City Manager, explained that sales tax revenues are still down this year and he anticipates the need to cut back on certain budget items. He prepared a Budget Message which summarizes his Proposed Budget and encouraged the City Council to read it. He also recommended the Council adopt his Proposed Budget as the Tentative Budget and set a public hearing date. A notice of the public hearing date and summary of the Tentative Budget will be included in the May newsletter going out to all Centerville City residents. The budget must be adopted by June 22, 2010 as required by State law. Mr. Thacker added that no property tax increase is proposed, and the Proposed Budget contains no user fee increases, but he recommends the City Council consider a water rate increase this year. He is also recommending the elimination of the City’s supplemental retirement plan due to the increasing cost of the State Retirement program. The Council will discuss wages, benefits and other budget issues at a future work session.

b. Adopt Tentative Budget/ Set Date for Public Hearing

Councilwoman Lindstrom made a motion to adopt the Proposed Budget for FY2011 as the Tentative Budget and set a public hearing date for June 1, 2010. The motion was seconded by Councilman Allen and passed by unanimous vote (4-0).

c. MBA meeting

At 7:50 p.m. Councilman Allen made a motion to go into a meeting of the Municipal Building Authority of Centerville City (MBA). The motion was seconded by Councilman Cutler and passed by unanimous vote (4-0). In attendance were: Ronald G. Russell, President; Steve Thacker, City Manager; Blaine Lutz, Finance Director; Lisa Romney, City Attorney; MBA Trustees Allen, Cutler, Lindstrom and Wright; and Karrie Carlson, Recording Secretary.

d. RDA Meeting

At 7:52 p.m. The MBA Board adjourned into a meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of Centerville City (RDA). In attendance were: Ronald G. Russell, Chair; Steve Thacker, Executive Director; Blaine Lutz, Finance Director; Lisa Romney, City Attorney; Directors Allen, Cutler, Lindstrom and Wright; and Karrie Carlson, Recording Secretary.

At 8:15 p.m. the City Council meeting was reconvened.

MAYOR'S REPORT

The Mayor had nothing to report at this time.

CITY MANAGER'S REPORT

Steve Thacker, City Manager, reported that he is trying to set up a work session regarding the detention basin prior to the regular meeting on May 18, 2010. He will keep the Council updated regarding this matter.

A tour of the Davis Center for the Performing Arts will be arranged for Davis Council of Government (COG) members to tour the new facility on May 19, 2010 prior to their regular meeting.

MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

The Council reviewed articles for the upcoming newsletter and were asked to give input to the City Manager.

Steve Thacker, City Manager, asked the Council whether they want to lower the “attachment point” for re-insurance coverage and pay a higher premium to do so. He explained the different re-insurance options. Mr. Thacker responded to questions from the Council regarding cap amounts and liability coverage levels. The Council agreed to keep the re-insurance attachment point at $750,000.

Councilman Cutler updated the Council on the latest progress on the new City website. The Council was able to view the work done to date. Councilman Cutler and Blaine Lutz showed the Council some of the features the website will offer. They responded to questions and comments from the Council regarding calendar options, updated information, bill pay links and sidebar tabs. The City Council seemed pleased with the progress made. The Mayor said once staff believes it is ready, he is ready to implement the new website.

CURBSIDE GREEN WASTE COLLECTION AND RECYCLING PROGRAM

Councilwoman Lindstrom showed the Council some proposed mailers to introduce the curbside green waste collection program. She asked for input from the Council regarding which mailer they prefer. Councilwoman Lindstrom reviewed some of the costs associated with each of the mailers. She added some costs could be saved if volunteers could be used to put the inserts in the mailer. The Council agreed with using the more expensive mailer and to distribute the information to the residents as soon as possible.

Councilman Wright made a motion to authorize up to $3,000 out of the Sanitation Fund for printing and postage costs for the curbside green waste mailers. The motion was seconded by Councilman Allen and passed by unanimous roll-call vote (4-0).

At 9:10 p.m. the meeting was adjourned.

5-18-2010
Marilyn Holje, City Recorder Date approved

Karrie Carlson, Recording Secretary