Minutes for 2005-06-28, Direct pdf link.

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Commissioners Present: Kenneth A. Bischoff, Chair; Camille T. Cain. Craig L. Dearden was excused.

Others Present: Linda G. Lunceford, Clerk/Auditor; David C. Wilson, Deputy County Attorney; Fátima Blackford, Clerk/Auditor's Office, took minutes.

A. Welcome by Chair Bischoff
B. Pledge of Allegiance was conducted by Shelly Halacy
C. Thought of the Day was offered by Commissioner Cain

D. Consent Items:
1. Purchase Orders in the amount of $146,866.76
2. Warrants #202752- #203023 in the amount of $1,039,571.40
3. Minutes for the meeting held on June 21, 2005
4. Set Public Hearing for July 26, 2005, 10 a.m., to amend Chapter 32B-6, Allowable Signs by Zoning District, by adding Manufacturing MV-1 zoning to have allowable signs
5. Set Public Hearing for July 26, 2005, 10 a.m., on final approval of Wolf Creek Village Phase 1 amended
6. New Business License Applications
Commissioner Cain moved to approve the consent items; Chair Bischoff seconded, both voting aye.

E. Presentation of Weber County 2004 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)

Dan Olsen, County Comptroller, stated that the independent auditor had given a clean or unqualified opinion on the county's finances. To help the public better understand this large document, Mr. Olsen reviewed various sections of the CAFR. A concise financial summary, Report to Citizens, had been printed and was available to the public. Both this report and the CAFR were available on the internet.

Mr. Olsen reported that approximately 23% of the total 2004 property taxes charged went to county government; the fund balances decreased about $3.2 million for all funds due to construction of the Health Department building this year; the Golden Spike Event Center Fund no longer had a deficit fund balance and the subsidy has been reduced by approximately $100,000; the restaurant taxes increased $113,000 but other tourism taxes decreased by $55,000; the gas to energy project was nearly completed at the former landfill site; and the road over the North Ogden Divide was completed, paid for mostly through the State. The General Fund balance increased approximately $1,000,000, mostly due to the sale of a building in the amount of $527,000. Sales tax revenue grew 7.8% over the prior year–4% had been the projected rate. Expenditures were kept lower than projected (due to grant money received for the Sheriff's Office). Growth of property taxes had been anticipated at 3.4%, however, they came in 1% below that. Of the $133 million in property value growth, $103 million went to RDAs. Health insurance and retirement costs were less than prior years, however, are still at double digits (a combined total of about $600,000).F. Action Items:

1. Contract by/between Weber County & Bustos Media LLC, for musical entertainment for Fiesta de las Americas to be held on July 2, 2005 at the Golden Spike Event Center - Contract C2005-80

Jim Harvey, GSEC, presented this contract for six bands to perform at this event. The contract amount is $8,000.
Commissioner Cain moved to approve Contract C2005-80 by and between Weber County and Bustos Media LLC, for musical entertainment for the Fiesta de las Americas to be held July 2, 2005 at the Golden Spike Event Center; Chair Bischoff seconded, both voting aye.

2. Final approval of Hidden Oak Cove Subdivision, 1 Lot at 6260 South 2125 East, and acceptance of a financial guarantee of $3,725.65

Kevin Hamilton, County Planning Department, stated that this property was approved as a flag lot because even though it has frontage along Highway 89 this road is not an access option in this area. The flag lot, located in the Uintah Highlands area, consists of 3.38 acres and the stem for the driveway was preserved when the remainder of the area developed. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of this item.
Commissioner Cain moved to grant final approval of Hidden Oak Cove Subdivision, 1 lot, located at 6260 South 2125 East and to accept a financial guarantee in the amount of $3,725.65; Chair Bischoff seconded, both voting aye.

3. Final subdivision approval for Wolf Ridge Phase 4 Subdivision Amended

Kevin Hamilton, County Planning, showed an area map. He stated that there was property between the golf course and the lots in this subdivision which Wolf Creek had allowed the property owners to use. This property will be added to the lots, making them larger along the south side, however, the rear of the lots where the property is being added will remain open space zoning and will only be usable for landscaping. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of this item.
Commissioner Cain moved to grant final subdivision approval for Wolf Ridge Phase 4 Subdivision Amended; Chair Bischoff seconded, both voting aye.

G. Public Hearing:

1.Commissioner Cain moved to adjourn the public meeting and convene the public hearings; Chair Bischoff seconded, both voting aye.

2. Public hearing on the vacation of lot 14 Eastwood Subdivision and final approval of Kent Subdivision at approximately 2573 E. Pringle Circle including a financial guarantee in the amount of $5,750.00 for improvements, and deferral of curb, gutter and sidewalk requirements

Kevin Hamilton, County Planning Department, showed an area map. He stated that Kent Subdivision would divide lot 14 of Eastwood Subdivision into two lots. He noted that the easement for utilities down the center of the lot would remain. The Planning Commission had voted to approve the two lot subdivision. Mr. Hamilton stated that this subdivision was within walking distance of a school but there was no curb, gutter and sidewalk in the area and it was unlikely there would ever be. Chair Bischoff invited public comments and none were offered. 3. Public hearing on Fairway Oaks at Wolf Creek P.R.U.D. Phase 2 amended at 3925 N. 4825 E., in the Wolf Creek area of Ogden Valley

Kevin Hamilton, County Planning Department, showed an area map, stating that when this subdivision was developed as a P.R.U.D. it had left all the property in open space except for the building pads. The homes were not surveyed accurately into the building pads–the actual parcel the homeowners would own to construct their homes–thus the homes ended up crossing the lines into the open space of the subdivision. Mr. Hamilton stated that some of the building pads were too close to lots within Patio Springs Subdivision. Phase 2 changes the boundaries of these parcels. The plat has been signed by all affected homeowners. Mr. Hamilton said that the developer was fairly close to resolving the issues with Phase 1. The Planning Commission had recommended approval of this item. Mr. Hamilton addressed Chair Bischoff's question regarding whose responsibility it was to make sure this problem did not recur. A policy requiring that a home be located by survey may be considered and Building Inspection is requiring more often to see recent licensed survey stakes in the ground when a foundation is about to be poured.

Chair Bischoff invited public comments and Barry Swartz, representing Lewis Homes, developer of Fairway Oaks, spoke in favor of approving the amended plat.

4.Commissioner Cain moved to adjourn the public hearing and reconvene the public meeting; Chair Bischoff seconded, both voting aye.

5. Action on public hearings:

G.2. - Public hearing on the vacation of lot 14 Eastwood Subdivision and final approval of Kent Subdivision - Ordinance 2005-5
Commissioner Cain moved to adopt Ordinance 2005-5 vacating lot 14 of Eastwood Subdivision, and to grant final approval of Kent Subdivision, including a financial guarantee in the amount of $5,750.00 and deferral of curb, gutter and sidewalk requirements; Chair Bischoff seconded.
Commissioner Cain aye
Chair Bischoff aye

G.3. - Public hearing on Fairway Oaks at Wolf Creek P.R.U.D. Phase 2 amended
Commissioner Cain moved to approve the Fairway Oaks at Wolf Creek P.R.U.D. Phase 2 Amended; Chair Bischoff seconded, both voting aye.

H. Assign Pledge of Allegiance & Thought of the Day for Tuesday, July 5, 2005, 10 a.m.

I. Public Comments: None

J. Adjourn

Commissioner Cain moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:47 a.m.; Chair Bischoff seconded, both voting aye. seconded, all voting aye.

Kenneth A. Bischoff, Chair
Weber County Commission

Linda G. Lunceford, CPO
Weber County Clerk/Auditor