Minutes for 2002-11-26, Direct pdf link.

1. Welcome by Chair Burton.
   
   
2. Pledge of Allegiance was conducted by Tonia Wilson.
   
   
3. Thought of the Day was offered by Chair Burton.
   
   
4. Consent Items:
   1. Purchase Orders in the amount of $58,830.54.
   2. Warrants #170114 - #170375 in the amount of $2,077,335.74.
   3. Minutes of meeting held on November 19, 2002.
   4. New Business License Applications.
      
      
   Commissioner Cain moved to approve the consent items; Chair Burton seconded, both voting aye.
   
   
5. Non-Action Items: None.
   
   
6. Action Items:
   1. Approval of Contract with the Administrative Office of the Courts Ogden for Building and Perimeter Security. This Includes an Amendment to the 7/2002-6/2003 Security Agreement
      This item was held; no one was available from the Sheriff's Office to present it.
   
   
   
   2. Adoption of the Following Commission Meeting Schedule for the Remainder of 2002:
      Dec. 03, 2002, 4:30 p.m.
      Dec. 10, 2002, 2:00 p.m.
      Dec. 17, 2002, 4:30 p.m.
      Dec. 23, 2002, 2:00 p.m. (This meeting will be held on Monday due to the holidays)
      Dec. 31, 2002, 2:00 p.m.
      
      
      Commissioner Cain moved to adopt the Commission meeting schedule as presented above; Chair Burton seconded, both voting aye.
      
      
   3. Appointment Agreement Appointing Robert Hunter as a Member of the Board of Trustees of the Utah Transit Authority Representing the Municipalities of Weber County and the Municipalities of Brigham, Perry and Willard of Box Elder County - Contract C2002-158
      
      Mr. Hunter expressed appreciation for the support and recommendation of the members of the Weber Area Council of Governments and the mayors of southern Box Elder County. He committed to represent the interests of these municipalities. This appointment is to fulfill the remainder of Brent Hales' term, through March 27, 2004. The commissioners thanked Mr. Hunter for his willingness to serve and asked that he report to the Commission when possible.
      
      
      Commissioner Cain moved to approve Contract C2002-158, Joint Agreement, appointing Robert Hunter to fulfill the remainder of Brent Hales' term, through March 27, 2004 as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Utah Transit Authority representing the municipalities of Weber County and the municipalities of Brigham, Perry and Willard of Box Elder County; Chair Burton seconded, both voting aye.
      
      
   4. Request to RE-SET Public Hearing Date for the West Central Weber General Plan from Tuesday December 3, 2002 at 4:30 p.m. to Tuesday, December 17, 2002 at 4:30 p.m.
      
      Craig Barker, County Planning Department Director, presented the request for this hearing to be changed to 12/17/02.
      
      
      Commissioner Cain moved to RE-SET the Public Hearing date for the West Central Weber General Plan from Tuesday December 3, 2002 at 4:30 p.m. to Tuesday, December 17, 2002 at 4:30 p.m.; Chair Burton seconded, both voting aye.
      
      
   5. Request to RE-SET the Time of Public Hearing for Rezoning of Property at 6741 N. Fork Road from Forest F-5 to Forest Residential FV-3 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on December 17, 2002
      
      Craig Barker, County Planning Department Director, presented the request for this hearing time to be changed to 4:30 p.m.
      
      
      Commissioner Cain moved to RE-SET the time of the public hearing for the rezoning of property at 6741 North Fork Road from Forest F-5 to Forest Residential FV-3 from 2:00 p.m. on December 17, 2002 to 4:30 p.m. on December 17, 2002; Chair Burton seconded, both voting aye.
      
      
   6. Request to Allow a Subdivision with a Substandard Right-of-Way
      
      Craig Barker, County Planning Department Director, showed area maps and pointed out the location of this substandard road (9200 E.) in Huntsville that extends from 100 S. to 500 S. and does not continue on through. This is not a road by right of use; it was dedicated to Weber County many years ago (possibly 1930's or 1940's) at a 33 foot width, which is less than the present standard 60 ft. for public roads. The road is asphalted and the county plows it. A property owner, Grace Lund, is requesting that the county approve a 2-lot subdivision on this road. The survey for the subdivision indicated that if the property for the widening of the street to the standard width is required there would not be enough area in each lot to meet the required 3 acres. The petitioner requested that the County Commission consider allowing the subdivision on the existing nonstandard street. The other option would be for the property owner to petition the Board of Adjustment to allow creation of one or two lots which do not meet the area requirements of the zone on which the property is located.
      
      Mr. Barker stated that currently there were five homes with frontage on this road. He addressed questions from the commissioners and David Wilson, Deputy County Attorney. Curtis Christensen, County Engineer, indicated there weren't many of these roads in the county and Mr. Barker could not think of any other substandard dedicated road owned by the county. Chair Burton expressed concern of setting a precedent. Mr. Wilson asked approximately how much more area would be developable along this section and Mr. Barker did not have the ownership plat available to determine that. Bill Holyoak, surveyor of this proposed subdivision, pointed out some of the houses and vacant ground. He said that the road was well constructed with fairly recent asphalt, the drainage was good, the fence lines were 8-10 ft. off the edge of the asphalt because it was a 33 ft. road, and that it extended with the same width from 100 South to 500 South. Mr. Holyoak said that the public record had showed that the property exceeded 6 acres, it was then surveyed and was actually short of 6 acres. Assuming the road would be adequate because of good construction, solid fencing on each side, and a deed, they then purchased a strip of land from an adjacent owner, and it now just barely totals 6 acres. He said that they did not have an option to buy more land from another owner. Mr. Wilson clarified that this item was not to accept a substandard road in the county, and that he did not have any objection if the Commission wished to move forward and approve the lots.
      
      
      Commissioner Cain moved to approve this 2-lot subdivision in East Huntsville requested by the Lunds with a substandard right-of-way; Chair Burton seconded, both voting aye.
      
      
   7. Approval of Subdivision Improvement Agreement for JDR Homes Subdivision to Cover the Cost of Re-Vegetation and Erosion Control Along a 1190 Foot Long Driveway on a Steep Slope
      This item was held.
   
   
7. Assign Pledge of Allegiance and Thought of the Day for Tuesday, December 3, 2002 at 4:30 p.m.
   
   
8. Public Comments
   
   There were none.
   
   Closed Executive Session to Discuss Pending Real Estate Matters and Imminent & Ongoing Litigation
   
   
   Commissioner Cain moved to adjourn the public meeting and convene a closed executive session to discuss pending real estate matters and imminent and ongoing litigation; Chair Burton seconded.
   
   Roll Call Vote
   Commissioner Cain. . .aye
   Chair Burton. . .aye
   
   There was no action taken on the closed executive session.
   
   
9. Motion to Recess Public Meeting Until 6:00 p.m.
   
   
   Commissioner Cain moved to recess the public meeting until 6:00 p.m.; Chair Burton seconded, both voting aye.
   
   
10. Motion to Reconvene Public Meeting
    
    
    Commissioner Cain moved to reconvene the public meeting; Chair Burton seconded, both voting aye.
    
    
11. Public Hearing, Beginning at 6:00 p.m.
    
    
    1. Commissioner Cain moved to adjourn the public meeting and convene the public hearing; Chair Burton seconded, both voting aye.
       
       
    2. Public Hearing on Weber County's 2003 Proposed Budget Inviting All Interested Persons to be Heard on Estimates of Revenue & Expenditures and Performance Data or Any Item in any Fund
       
       Alan McEwan, County Comptroller, gave an overview of the 2003 Weber County Tentative Budget highlighting some of the significant items. Mr. McEwan stated that it was a balanced budget on all funds and there was no tax increase. There is a 1-step or 2% increase for employees and elected officials and there is no cost of living adjustment included. There is a 13% increase in the health insurance cost reflected in this budget. The Parks Department, formerly part of the General Fund, is a separate fund with a separate budget. The Sheriff's Department has consolidated several of its divisions into the Sheriff's Department: the Sheriff, Patrol, Investigations, Administrative Support, Community Policing, Youth Bureau and Homeland Security. Per the Commission's instructions the county departments put together no-growth budgets as resources were more scarce this year. Mr. McEwan showed a summary of the various funds in the county and budgets for each fund for the 2003 budget as well as charts of revenues by source and expenditures by source. Tax revenues totaled $24,098,581, charges for services-general government were $5,411,515, and charges for services- public safety/facilities were $7,978,350. The two largest categories in the expenses were public safety ($22,847,583) and general government ($15,065,558). The adoption date of the final budget is scheduled for 12/17/02. Chair Burton thanked Mr. McEwan for the work on the budget pointing out that it was a lean year for the county and the Commission was happy that taxes did not have to be raised and were able to maintain the services level.
       
       Commissioner Burton invited public comments. Chuck Eddy, indicating he was representing himself and a number of older folks, asked if page numbers and a Contents page could be put on the budget books. He asked if the sewer fees under the Sewer Division were related to sewer in the Upper Valley. There was discussion that it could be for collection for sewer fees for the Upper Valley or for the western Weber County and Mr. Eddy was directed to the County Operations Director, Gary Laird, who could address this question. In addition, he was informed that there were back-up documents that could provide the specific answer. Mr. Eddy asked what the county was budgeting for the Conference Center for next year. Commissioner Cain stated that the county would contribute less than it had this year. Projections for the next five years are for contributions to continue decreasing and will be $250,000 at the end of that time. Chair Burton indicated that the Conference Center was still running in a deficit. The total debt was about $860,000 this year. Weber State University contributes $250,000 and there is a 50-50 share with Ogden City for the balance of the debt. There is a significant penalty to the Conference Center written in the new management contract with Sunstone if they do not meet their revenue projections. Mr. Eddy asked what the county was budgeting for the Rulon Jones legal case. Chair Burton and David Wilson, Deputy County Attorney, indicated that the litigation costs to the county were estimated at just over $30,000.
       
       
    3. Motion to Adjourn Public Hearing and Reconvene Public Meeting Commissioner Cain moved to adjourn the public hearing and reconvene the public meeting; Chair Burton seconded, both voting aye.
       
       
    4. Action on Public Hearing
       There was no action to be taken on the public hearing.
    
    
12. Adjourn
    
    
    Commissioner Cain moved to adjourn at 6:15 p.m.; Chair Burton seconded, both voting aye.