Minutes for 2006-03-14, Direct pdf link.

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF WEBER COUNTY
Tuesday, March 14, 2006 - 10:00 a.m.
Commission Chambers, Weber Center, Ogden, Utah

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County Clerk's Office.
In accordance with the requirements of Utah Code Annotated Section 52-4-7(1)(d), the County Clerk
records in the minutes the names of all citizens who appear and speak at a County Commission meeting
and the substance “in brief” of their comments. Such statements may include opinion or purported facts.
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pursuant to state law.

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

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

A. Welcome - Chair Dearden
B. Pledge of Allegiance - Nate Pierce
C. Thought of the Day - Commissioner Cain

D. Consent Items:
1. Purchase Orders in the amount of $449,400.72
2. Warrants #211131 - #211332 in the amount of $547,634.25
3. Minutes for meetings held on February 28, 2006 and March 7, 2006
4. Surplus obsolete/unusable property from Weber Area Dispatch 911 & Special Service District
5. Set public hearing for April 18, 2006, 6 p.m., on Zoning Petition ZP #02-04, amending the
Uniform Zoning Ordinance of Unincorporated Weber County - Chapter 22B Cluster Subdivision
6. Set public hearing for April 18, 2006, 6 p.m., on Zoning Petition ZP #11-04, amending the
Uniform Zoning Ordinance of Unincorporated Weber County by adding Chapter 42 Accessory
Apartments
Commissioner Cain moved to approve the consent items; Chair Dearden seconded, both voting
aye.

E. Presentation of a framed map by Weber Pathways

Helene Liebman, Weber Pathways Executive Director, stated that Weber Pathways was a nonprofit
organization whose mission was to promote, plan and preserve the network of non-motorized
pathways and related open space in the county. They partner with municipalities in the county to
plan for and build trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding, and other non-motorized uses. Ms.
Liebman outlined current projects, which included completing the Centennial Trail. On behalf
of Weber Pathways, she presented a framed map of trail systems to the Commission and thanked
them for their commitment to trails in our community. She requested that the county provide the
total amount it had spent on trails within the past five years. Weber Pathways would like to
partner with the county to include trails and open space in the county Master Plan, and for the
county to work with neighboring communities to link up its trails to theirs.

Chair Dearden thanked Ms. Liebman for her dedication in this effort. Commissioner Cain was in
Washington, D.C., last week to make a request for additional funding for the Bonneville Shoreline
Trail and met with our congressional delegation and staff. She talked with them about the public-
private partnership and the fact that our trail programs had begun from a grassroots effort that
started as a volunteer organization, which now advised and assisted the county in identifying and
building those trails. Before Commissioner Cain leaves office, she plans to implement a formal
process for collaboration between the county and Weber Pathways.
 F. Action Items:

1. Final approval of the Weber Industrial Park Plat “A” Lot 8, Amended, located at
2450 North Rulon White Blvd. This subdivision consists of 2 lots and will be a re-
subdivision of an existing lot within a previously dedicated subdivision recorded
as Weber Industrial Park Plat “A”

Scott Mendoza, County Planning Department, stated that the applicant was requesting final
approval of this subdivision in the Manufacturing-1 Zone. Lot 1 will contain 4.44 acres and Lot
2 will contain 5.56 acres. The intent is to further subdivide lot 8 of the original subdivision
recorded in 1976. Ron Kusina, Weber Economic Development Director, had been contacted and
had no concerns on this item. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval.
Commissioner Cain moved to grant final approval of the Weber Industrial Park Plat “A” Lot 8,
Amended, located at approximately 2450 North Rulon White Boulevard; Chair Dearden seconded,
both voting aye.

 

2. Final approval for Fremont Subdivision (2 lots), located at 333 South 5900 West

Sean Wilkinson, County Planning Department, stated that this subdivision contained about 1.98
acres, was located in an A-2 Zone, and each lot had an existing home. The petitioner is also
requesting deferral of curb, gutter and sidewalk. The subdivision is not within the 1 ½ mile radius
of any school and all students are eligible for bussing. The Planning Commission unanimously
recommended final approval and deferral of curb, gutter and sidewalk. Chair Dearden asked if all
the conditions for approval set by County Engineering, the Health Department, and the Fire
District had been met and Mr. Wilkinson replied they had been satisfied.
Commissioner Cain moved to grant final approval of Fremont Subdivision (2 lots), located at
approximately 333 South 5900 West and deferral of curb, gutter and sidewalk; Chair Dearden
seconded, both voting aye.

 

3. Interlocal Agreement with UDOT, Roy City, and Hooper City for financing,
designing and constructing modifications to the Howard Slough Box Culvert -
Contract C2006-29

Curtis Christensen, County Engineer, stated that Roy City had approached the county last Fall
requesting some of the storm water funds that the county had set aside. This was for a project on
5500 S. to replace a box culvert across the road and was a joint project with UDOT and Hooper
City which also contributed funds for the project.
Commissioner Cain moved to approve Contract C2006-29, Interlocal Agreement by and between
Weber County, Utah Department of Transportation, Roy City and Hooper City for the purpose of
financing, designing and constructing modifications to the Howard Slough Box Culvert; Chair
Dearden seconded, both voting aye.

 

4. Agreement with UDOT for installation and maintenance of street lights at S.R.
39 and Trappers Loop Road, and S.R. 39 and Snow Basin Road - Contract C2006-30

Curtis Christensen, County Engineer, stated that these two locations had very dark intersections
at night and lights will be installed by UDOT. The county will maintain and operate them.
Commissioner Cain noted that there had been some concern relating to the night sky ordinance but
that Mr. Christensen had discussed this issue with UDOT and the type of lighting they will use will
not violate the night sky ordinance.
Commissioner Cain moved to approve Contract C2006-30, Agreement by and between Weber
County and Utah Department of Transportation for installation and maintenance of street lights at
S.R. 39 and Trappers Loop Road, and S.R. 39 and Snow Basin Road; Chair Dearden seconded,
both voting aye.

 

 5. Action on the request of the Republican Party to appoint Ernest Rowley as the
Weber County Surveyor

Chair Dearden noted the recent passing away of Martin Moore, County Surveyor, and stated that
Mr. Moore had done a great job in his post. Mr. Rowley has been the Chief Deputy in that office
and the Republican party forwarded his name as the replacement to fulfill Mr. Moore’s unexpired
term. The commissioners said that Mr. Rowley had been doing a good job during Mr. Moore’s
illness and they felt he would fulfill the role to the best of his ability.
Commissioner Cain moved to appoint Ernest Rowley as the Weber County Surveyor for the
completion of this term ending December 31, 2006; Chair Dearden seconded, both voting aye.

Mr. Rowley was immediately sworn in by Justice Court Judge Craig Storey.

G. Assign Pledge of Allegiance & Thought of the Day for Tues., March 21, 2006, 10 a.m.

H. Public Comments: None

Closed Executive Session to discuss imminent and ongoing litigation
Commissioner Cain moved to adjourn the regular meeting and to convene a Closed Executive
Session to discuss imminent or ongoing litigation; Chair Dearden seconded.
Roll Call Vote:
Commissioner Cain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .aye
Chair Dearden. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .aye


No action was taken on the closed executive session.

I. Adjourn
Commissioner Cain moved to adjourn at 11:06 a.m.; Chair Dearden seconded, both voting aye.

Craig L. Dearden, Chair
Weber County Commission

Linda G. Lunceford, CPO
Weber County Clerk/Auditor