Minutes for 2002-09-10, Direct pdf link.

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Commissioners Present: Chair Glen H. Burton and Commissioner Kenneth A. Bischoff. Commissioner Camille T. Cain was excused.

Others Present: David C. Wilson, Deputy County Attorney, Alan McEwan, Comptroller, Clerk/Auditor's Office. Fatima Blackford, Administrative Assistant, Clerk/Auditor's Office, took minutes.

A. Welcome by Chair Burton.

B. Pledge of Allegiance by David Wilson.

C. Thought of the Day by Chair Burton.

D. Consent Items:
1. Purchase Orders in the amount of $166,420.55.

2. Warrants #167073 - #167241 in the amount of $812,658.96

3. Minutes of meeting held on September 3, 2002.


Commissioner Bischoff moved to approve the consent items; Chair Burton seconded, both voting aye.

E. Non-Action Items: None.

F. Action Items:
1. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing Issuance & Sale of the County's General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2002 & Related Matters - Resolution 34-2002

Ty Burgess, Wells Fargo Bank, Weber County's financial advisor, stated that about six months ago George K Baum Co., underwriter, approached the county with an idea about refunding the county's Series 1993 General Obligation Bonds for the sole purpose of saving the county money. At that time, the process was initiated to issue the new refunding bonds but the market turned down somewhat. Mr. Burgess stated it was a good thing that no action had been taken at that time because the savings on the transaction had increased. The process was initiated last month again and the county sold into the market, through the services of George K Baum, $7,685,000 in General Obligation Bonds to refund the 1993 bonds. Mr. Burgess outlined the sources and uses for the General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2002 stating that the deposit to a current refunding escrow account was in the amount of $8,796,987. He outlined the detail of costs of issuance, the pricing summary, and the debt service comparison. The bonds will mature in 1/15/2011 (the same maturity date of the 1993 bonds). The county will receive an interest rate of 3.244%. Mr Burgess emphasized the savings to the county of $1,854,175.51 or 8.635% of the refunded principal and indicated that a good rule of thumb was just 3%. As the financial advisor, Mr. Burgess recommended that the Commission approve this item.. John Crandall of George K Baum Co. congratulated the county on this tremendous savings. He stressed that the county should get the credit for receiving an A1 bond rating and for receiving a very attractive bond insurance premium, another independent verification of the county's financial worthiness. Mr. Crandall stated that ultimately the county had received good rates because of its strong management, great political direction and credit worthiness. David Wilson, Deputy County Attorney, pointed out that this savings flowed directly to the tax payers, that it was not money the county could use but that would just reduce the tax level to the taxpayer. Randy Larsen, Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll, county bond counsel, detailed the bond documents before the Commission. Commissioner Bischoff moved to adopt Resolution 34-2002 authorizing the issuance and sale of the Weber County's General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2002 and related matters; Chair Burton seconded.

Roll Call Vote
Commissioner Bischoff . . .aye
Chair Burton . . .aye

2. Request for Approval of an Interlocal Agreement with Roy City for Animal Control Services - Resolution 35-2002, Contract C2002-106


Chair Burton said that this was a standard contract for animal services as well as item F3. The term is 7/1/02-6/30/03. The cities have their own enforcement agents and will use the county's housing facility.

Commissioner Bischoff moved to adopt Resolution 35-2002 approving an Interlocal Agreement C2002-106 between Weber County and Roy City for animal control services; Chair Burton seconded.

Roll Call Vote
Commissioner Bischoff. . . .aye
Chair Burton. . . aye

3. Request for Approval of an Interlocal Agreement with Washington Terrace City for Animal Control Services - Resolution 36-2002, Contract C2002-107 See item F2 above.


Commissioner Bischoff moved to adopt Resolution 36-2002 approving an Interlocal Agreement C2002-107 between Weber County and Washington Terrace City for animal control services; Chair Burton seconded.

Roll Call Vote
Commissioner Bischoff. . . aye
Chair Burton. . .aye

4. Request for Approval of Contracts with Club Boxing, Inc. for Amateur Boxing Held Inside the GSEC on the Following Dates:

A. September 26, 2002 - C2002-108
B. October 3, 2002 - C2002-109
C. October 10, 2002 - C2002-110
D. October 17, 2002 - C2002-111
E. October 24, 2002 - C2002-112
F. October 31, 2002 - C2002-113
G. November 14, 2002 - C2002-114
H. November 21, 2002 - C2002-115
I. December 5, 2002 - C2002-116
J. December 12, 2002 - C2002-117
K. December 19, 2002 - C2002-118
L. December 26, 2002 - C2002-119
M. January 2, 2003 - C2002-120
N. January 9, 2003 - C2002-121
O. January 23, 2003 - C2002-122
P. January 30, 2003 - C2002-123
Q. February 6, 2003 - C2002-124


Jim Harvey, Golden Spike Event Center, gave an overview of these standard contracts stating that the County Attorney's Office had reviewed them.


Commissioner Bischoff moved to approve Contracts C2002-108 through C2002-124 between Weber County and Club Boxing, Inc., for amateur boxing held inside the Golden Spike Event Center; Chair Burton seconded, both voting aye.

5. Approval of a Contract with Utah State Chariot Racing Association for State Chariot Racing Championships to be Held at GSEC March 1-2, 2003 - Contract C2002-125

Jim Harvey, Golden Spike Event Center, gave a brief overview of this standard contract. Commissioner Bischoff moved to approve Contract C2002-125 between Weber County and the Utah State Chariot Racing Association for the State Chariot Racing Championships to be held at the Golden Spike Event Center March 1-2, 2003 for amateur boxing held inside the Golden Spike Event Center; Chair Burton seconded, both voting aye.

6. Approval of a Contract with Bob Valdez with the Utah Collectible Toy Show for a Toy Show to be Held at the GSEC October 26-27, 2002 - Contract C2002-126 Commissioner Bischoff moved to approve Contract C2002-126 between Weber County and Bob Valdez with the Utah Collectible Toy Show for a toy show to be held at the Golden Spike Event Center October 26-27, 2002; Chair Burton seconded, both voting aye. Jim Harvey, Golden Spike Event Center, gave a brief overview of this standard contract.

7. Approval of a Contract with UXD Utah Extreme Driving, Thurgood Enterprises, LLC, for a Demolition Derby to be Held at the GSEC, June 21, 2003 - Contract C2002-127
Jim Harvey, Golden Spike Event Center, gave a brief overview of the standard contracts for this item and the following one (F8).


Commissioner Bischoff moved to approve Contract C2002-127 between Weber County and UXD Utah Extreme Driving, Thurgood Enterprises, LLC, for a demolition derby to be held at the Golden Spike Event Center June 21, 2003; Chair Burton seconded, both voting aye.

8. Approval of a contract with UXD Utah Extreme Driving, Thurgood Enterprises, LLC, for a Demolition Derby to be Held at the GSEC, September 20, 2003 - Contract C2002-128
See item F7 above.


Commissioner Bischoff moved to approve Contract C2002-128 between Weber County and UXD Utah Extreme Driving, Thurgood Enterprises, LLC, for a demolition derby to be held at the Golden Spike Event Center September 20, 2003; Chair Burton seconded, both voting aye.

9. Request for Approval of an Interlocal Agreement with Hooper City for Justice Court and Prosecution Services
This item was held.

10. Appointment of Two Members to the Liberty/Nordic Valley Township Planning Commission

Chair Burton indicated that two members' terms had expired and they both had expressed a desire to serve another term. Craig Barker, County Planning Department Director, stated that one other application had been received. He said that both of these past members, Jim Banks and Richard Schneider, had attended 5 of the 6 meetings this year and both had been in Ogden Valley for a number of years.


Commissioner Bischoff moved to reappoint Jim Banks and Richard Schneider to the Liberty/Nordic Valley Township Planning Commission; Chair Burton seconded, both voting aye.

11. Appointment of One Member to the East Huntsville Township Planning Commission to Fill an Unexpired Term

Norman Montgomery has resigned his term due to illness and his seat was an elected position expiring 12/31/2004. Chair Burton expressed concern that one of the applicants may have difficulty attending the meetings. Craig Barker, County Planning Dept. Director, said that the other applicant may have conflicts and have to recuse himself with regards to one project because he lives in the project area, and has appeared at the Planning Commission as a very strong voice against development of the properties around his subdivision. This item was held to consult with legal counsel.

12. Appointment of One Member to the Reese Township Planning Commission to Fill an Unexpired Term
One application was received.


Commissioner Bischoff moved to appoint Edward R. Armstrong to the Reese Township Planning Commission to fill an unexpired term; Chair Burton seconded, both voting aye.

13. Appointment of One member to the Warren Township Planning Commission to Fill an Unexpired Term
One application was received.


Commissioner Bischoff moved to appoint Gordon England to the Warren Township Planning Commission to fill an unexpired term; Chair Burton seconded, both voting aye.

14. Approval of Road Dedication Plat for Sheep Creek Cluster Subdivision Phase I

Craig Barker, County Planning Department Director, showed an area map of this Liberty area subdivision and recalled that it was the one that was down by the North Fork River and that had quite a substantial amount of open space planned and included parks. The developers who represented the Home Owners Association had said at the time that they would put in the park improvements, they would own and maintain them for 5 years, and then give the county or the park district the opportunity to take them over. As they developed this subdivision, it became apparent that there were three areas where the roads were built in the wrong location from where they were actually platted. When improvements are shifted outside of a 50 or 60 ft. right-of-way it short sides one side. For these three areas, the petitioner is proposing to dedicate small portions of property to the county as road dedication. These slivers go from 0' to about 10 ft. wide and back to 0'. Mr. Barker said that this would mean that in these areas there will be slightly non-standard rights-of-way for the public streets. He stated that the office of County Engineer and County Surveyor had reviewed this for correctness of the plat and recommended approval.

Commissioner Bischoff moved to approve the road dedication plat for Sheep Creek Cluster Subdivision Phase 1; Chair Burton seconded, both voting aye.

15. Set Public Hearing Date on Rezoning Request by Tom Hayes to Rezone Property at Approximately 3300 N. Wolf Creek Drive from Agricultural AV-3 to Residential RE-15 and Open Space 0-1 for a Master Planned Subdivision

Since Chair Burton would not be present at this hearing, he asked if the item might be controversial, and he added that it would be a conflict of interest for him. Craig Barker, County Planning Department Director, responded there may be some issues from abutting property owners.

Commissioner Bischoff moved to set a public hearing date of October 8, 2002 on a rezoning request by Tom Hayes to rezone property at 3300 North Wolf Creek Drive from Agricultural AV-3 to Residential RE-15 and open space O-1 for a master planned subdivision; Chair Burton seconded, both voting aye.
16. Final Subdivision Approval for Barbara Flats Subdivision at 450 S. 7900 W., 2 Lots

Kevin Hamilton, County Planning Department, showed area maps of this subdivision. Generally, the county requires a stub road every 1300 feet to provide for future traffic circulation. The primary issue with this subdivision was that the lots are 4 acres in size and approximately 1300 ft. long and that to build the stub road would make the lot itself unfeasible. The Reese Planning Commission recommended approval with a 60 ft. easement along the south side of lot 1 for a future road which, through an agreement would provide that if the county ever felt the need for the road that property would then be dedicated to the county.

Commissioner Bischoff moved to grant final approval of Barbara Flats Subdivision at approximately 450 South 7900 West, two lots; Chair Burton seconded, both voting aye.

17. Cancellation of the September 17, 2002 Regular Weber County Commission Meeting.


Commissioner Bischoff moved to cancel the September 17, 2002 regular Weber County Commission meeting; Chair Burton seconded, both voting aye.

G. Public Hearings
Commissioner Bischoff moved to adjourn the public meeting and convene the public hearings; Chair Burton seconded, both voting aye.
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2. Public Hearing on ZP #07-2002 by Howard & Natalie Hurd to Amend the Zoning Map by Rezoning Property at Approximately 375 S. 6700 W. from Agricultural A-3 to Agricultural A-2

Kevin Hamilton, County Planning Department, showed an area map and stated that this was a fairly non-controversial rezoning. He pointed out that the county was in the process of updating the West Central General Plan. The primary difference between the A-3 and the A-2 zone for this parcel is that a 40,000 sq. ft. lot would be allowed as opposed to a 2-acre lot. Mr. Hamilton indicated on a map that a triangular parcel had been divided into two parcels leaving the Hurd residence on a parcel that does not meet the current zoning requirements. He stated that, for the most part, the Hurd's property is surrounded by A-2 zoning and the rezoning would fit better into the surrounding zone. The Reese Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of this zoning change. Chair Burton invited public comments and none were offered.

3. Public Hearing on Amendments to Conditional Use Permit CUP #10-2002 by Legacy Properties for a Planned Residential Unit Development at Approximately 6486 E. Hwy 39

Kevin Hamilton, County Planning Department, showed area maps. He stated that it became necessary to make some changes as construction of this P.R.U.D. was underway. The only item of note at the Planning Commission meeting was the original location of the club house which would block some of the views for the first couple of condominium owners. The petitioners agreed, and the East Huntsville Township Planning Commission recommended, that the changes be approved subject to the building being moved at least 10 ft. to the east to provide the view corridor for the existing condominium owners.

Chair Burton invited public comments and none were offered. Commissioner Bischoff moved to adjourn the public hearings and reconvene the public meeting; Chair Burton seconded, both voting aye.

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5. Action on Public Hearings


G.2. - Amendments to Zoning Map by Rezoning Property at 375 S. 6700 W. from Agricultural A-3 to Agricultural A-2 - Ordinance 2002-16

Commissioner Bischoff moved to adopt Ordinance 2002-16 amending the Weber County Zoning Map by rezoning property located in the northeast quarter of Section 14 Township 6 North, Range 3 West, Salt Lake Base and Meridian, U.S. Survey, from Agricultural A-3 to Agricultural A-2; Chair Burton seconded.

Roll Call Vote
Commissioner Bischoff. . .aye
Chair Burton. . . aye


G.3. - Amendments to Conditional Use Permit #10-2002 by Legacy Properties for a Planned Residential Unit Development at Approximately 6486 E. Hwy. 39



Commissioner Bischoff moved to approve the amendments to Conditional Use Permit CUP #10-2002 by Legacy Properties for a Planned Residential Unit Development located at approximately 6486 East Highway 39; Chair Burton seconded, both voting aye.

H. Assign Pledge of Allegiance and Thought of the Day for Tuesday, September 24, 2002 at 2:00 p.m.

I. Public Comments
There were none.

J. Adjourn
Commissioner Bischoff moved to adjourn at 5:23 p.m.; Chair Burton seconded, both voting aye.

GLEN H. BURTON, CHAIR
WEBER COUNTY COMMISSION

LINDA G. LUNCEFORD, CPO
WEBER COUNTY CLERK/AUDITOR