Minutes of the Centerville City Council meeting held Tuesday, April 15, 2008 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
Ken Averett
Paul A. Cutler
Sherri Lyn Lindstrom
Lawrence Wright
STAFF OR OTHER CITY
OFFICIALS PRESENT
Steve Thacker, City Manager
Blaine Lutz, Finance Director/Assistant City Manager
Randy Randall, Public Works Director
Cory Snyder, Community Development Director
Karrie Carlson, Recording Secretary
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Matthew Rust, Boy Scout Troop 89
INVOCATION Blaine Lutz, Finance Director
VISITORS Interested Citizens
OPEN SESSION
No one present wished to comment.
MINUTES
The minutes of the March 27, 2008 work session were reviewed and amended. Councilman Allen 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 April 1, 2008 work session were reviewed. Councilman Allen made a motion to approve the minutes. The motion was seconded by Councilman Wright and passed by unanimous vote (5-0).
The minutes of the April 1, 2008 City Council meeting were reviewed. Councilman Allen made a motion to table approval of the minutes until contents of the recording can be verified and added to the minutes. The motion was seconded by Councilman Wright and passed by unanimous vote (5-0).
The minutes of the April 2, 2008 work session were reviewed and amended. Councilman Allen made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. The motion was seconded by Councilman Wright and passed by unanimous vote (5-0).
BID AWARD TO U.S. GENERAL CONSTRUCTION GROUP, LLC FOR LABOR AND TO MOUNTAIN STATES SUPPLY FOR MATERIALS FOR THE GRANITE SQUARE WATERLINE PROJECT
The Council reviewed the bid tabulations for the Granite Square Waterline Project. Steve Thacker, City Manager, responded to questions from the Council regarding bid prices and scope of work to be completed.
Councilwoman Lindstrom made a motion to award bid to U.S. General Construction Group, LLC in the amount of $18,465 for labor and to Mountain States Supply in the amount of $11,809.59 (plus tax) for materials for the Granite Square Waterline Project. The motion was seconded by Councilman Wright and passed by unanimous roll-call vote (5-0).
PUBLIC HEARING ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) 2008 GRANT – CEDAR SPRINGS PROJECT
Mayor Russell explained that the City has applied for a Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). This is a matching grant that has been approved by the County CDBG Committee and Council of Governments (COG) for the maximum amount of $150,000. A public hearing is scheduled to receive input regarding the specific project that the grant will fund, which includes street, drainage and utility improvements benefitting the Cedar Springs residents. No action is needed from the Council regarding this matter.
At 7:40 p.m. Mayor Russell opened the public hearing.
Peter Lassig, Cedar Springs HOA Board member, expressed his appreciation to the Council for this grant application and he assured the Council that Cedar Springs is going to use this grant to make improvements that will continue to make Cedar Springs a desirable place to live.
At 7:43 p.m. with no one else wishing to comment, Mayor Russell closed the public hearing.
PRESENTATION FROM DEAN COLLINWOOD, TOM TOLMAN AND LLOYD CARR RE: PROPOSED SOUTH DAVIS COUNTY MUSEUM ARCHIVES
Tom Tolman provided the Council with an invitation to participate in the newly formed South Davis Museum of History and Archives. Currently $1 million has been raised to go towards the construction of a 15,000 square foot building. Participating cities will be asked to contribute $20,000 towards the project. By the fall of 2008, the South Davis County Museum and Archives Board hopes to have another $500,000 raised to go toward the building construction. The governing board would include members representing the 5 South Davis County cities.
Lloyd Carr shared some of the history his family’s involvement in the irrigation system during the early years of Centerville City. Mr. Carr also shared some history of the first City buildings built and used for conducting City business.
Mr. Carr and Mr. Tolman responded to questions from Mayor and Council regarding the building ownership and land leasing arrangements. Mr. Tolman explained that a non-profit organization has been formed to receive the donations for the building construction and will own and maintain the building. The Museum of History and Archives is not meant to take the place of local museums, but to help the continuation of historical preservation and/or a repository for historical artifacts.
CODE ENFORCEMENT
The Council discussed tabling this item on the agenda until the regular City Attorney could be present to help with the discussion and answer questions from the Council.
a. Staff Report
b. Consider Ordinance No. 2008-05, expanding the use of a civil penalty as a code enforcement tool
Councilman Wright made a motion to table this matter to the next regular City Council meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Lindstrom and passed by unanimous vote (5-0).
DISCUSSION REGARDING CITY COUNCIL’S GOALS
The Council was provided with minutes of the goal setting work session and several members expressed their view of “top priority” projects they would like to see incorporated into the upcoming FY 2008-2009 Budget discussions. The Council and Community Development Director discussed updates, modifications, strategic plans and other issues related to the General Plan.
QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT
Blaine Lutz, Finance Director, provided the Council with an explanation of the City’s current financial position. He stated that sales tax collections are a little under the budget estimate, but he contributes this to the current economy. The General Fund had an increase in expenses for snow plowing this year because of the amount of snow received during the winter. Mr. Lutz is optimistic about the City’s overall financial situation.
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Russell reported on a recent meeting of the School Board where the City was recognized for its contribution to the turf at Viewmont High School, which the City gave in memory of Seth Fraughton.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
The City Manager updated the Council regarding various matters including:
1. Open House at City Hall on April 16 regarding Main Street Planning Project.
2. May 7th luncheon for Main Street business owners.
3. April 26th Centerville City’s night at the South Davis Recreation Center.
4. Randy Randall has been invited as one of just a few Utah officials to attend and host the celebration of Israel’s Statehood and tour and study their water system.
MISCELLANEOUS
The Mayor presented the Council with some recommendations for individuals who have expressed interest in serving on various boards and commissions.
Councilman Cutler made a motion to appoint Jason Hunter to the Board of Adjustment and reappoint Denise Cox to a three-year term on the Trails Committee. The motion was seconded by Councilman Allen and passed by unanimous roll-call vote (5-0).
Steve Thacker, City Manager, mentioned the appraisal the City did on a parcel of land for a new culinary well. Randy Randall, Public Works Director, answered questions from the Council regarding the well and if it would be affected by future development that may occur on the surrounding property.
At 9:15 p.m. the City Council meeting was adjourned.
Marilyn Holje, City Recorder Date Approved
Karrie Carlson, Recording Secretary
