Minutes for 2006-06-20, Direct pdf link.
MINUTES
OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF WEBER COUNTY
Tuesday, June 20, 2006 - 10:00 a.m.
Commission Chambers, Weber Center, Ogden, Utah
Each Commission meeting is recorded on CD or audio tape, which is available to the public through the
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
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pursuant to state law.
Commissioners Present: Craig L. Dearden, Chair; Camille T. Cain; and Kenneth A. Bischoff.
Others Present: David C. Wilson, Deputy County Attorney; Margarit Nersisian, Clerk/Auditor’s Office;
Fátima Fernelius, Clerk/Auditor’s Office, took minutes.
A. Welcome - Chair Dearden
B. Pledge of Allegiance - Jim Gentry
C. Thought of the Day - Commissioner Cain
D. Consent Items:
1. Purchase Orders in the amount of $814,985.73
2. Warrants #214239 - #214455 in the amount of $1,898,425.42
3. Set public hearing date for August 1, 2006, 6 p.m. to discuss Impact Fees
4. Set public hearing date for July 11, 2006 on Conditional Use Permit Application CUP# 12-06 to
amend the approval for the Trappers Ridge at Wolf Creek Planned Residential Unit Development
to allow nightly rentals
5. Set public hearing date for July 11, 2006 on Conditional Use Permit Application CUP #12-06 to
amend the approval for The Fairways at Wolf Creek Planned Residential Unit Development to
allow nightly rentals
6. New Business Licenses
Commissioner Bischoff moved to approve the consent items, less items D.4 and D.5;
Commissioner Cain seconded, all voting aye.
E. Action Items:
1. Action on prospective appointees to the Fort Buenaventura Advisory Board
Jennifer Graham, Recreation Facilities Director, presented for Commission approval the two
names submitted by this Advisory Board. Both have historical knowledge that would benefit the
Fort and some of its programs. Commissioner Cain asked that they be careful with this large size
of a board and to make sure it is a majority of those in attendance. Ms. Graham addressed the
commissioners’ questions stating that currently the Board was meeting about every other month
and that there was good participation. Chair Dearden noted that the Fort received RAMP funds
which would help enhance it.
Commissioner Bischoff moved to appoint Steve Fielding to a 4-year term and Jenny King to a 3-
year term to the Fort Buenaventura Advisory Board; Commissioner Cain seconded, all voting aye.
2. Action on prospective appointees to the Board of Adjustment
Jim Gentry, County Planning Department, presented this item. There are three vacancies to be
filled at this time, two alternates and one regular position.
Commissioner Cain moved to appoint Jeffery Burton as an alternate with a term expiring
6/30/2008, Douglas Dickens as an alternate with a term expiring 6/30/2008, Tamra Smith as a
regular member with a term expiring 6/30/2009 to the Board of Adjustment; Commissioner
Bischoff seconded, all voting aye.
3.
Contract with the Utah State Department of Community Development for a
Community Development Block Grant for Weber County Fairgrounds ADA door
hardware - Contract C2006-68
Dennis Richardson, County Engineering Department, presented this contract with the State for
projects approved for the year 2006. It is in the amount of $52,580.00 and funds will be
reimbursed to the county for the hardware. This is a multi-year contract and $52,580.00 will be
awarded next year.
Commissioner Bischoff moved to approve Contract C2006-68 by/between Weber County and the
Utah State Department of Community Development for a Community Development Block Grant
for Weber County Fairgrounds ADA door hardware; Commissioner Cain seconded, all voting aye.
4. Contract with Utah State Department of Community Development for a
Community Development Block Grant for the Housing Authority Rehabilitation
Project - Contract C2006-69
Dennis Richardson, County Engineering Department, presented this contract with the State for
projects approved for the year 2006. These funds are to be used by the Weber County Housing
Authority for emergency home repairs (i.e., roof repair, furnace installation)for low-moderate
income individuals. This is a grant and will be available on a no-payback basis. The first year
amount is $29,423.00. This is a multi-year contract and the following year the amount will be
$25,000 grant. Jim Gentry, County Planning Department, addressed Commissioner Cain’s
question regarding the management process for these funds. He stated that the funds are handled
by the County Housing Authority.
Commissioner Cain moved to approve Contract C2006-69 by/between Weber County and the
Utah State Department of Community Development for a Community Development Block Grant
for the Housing Authority Rehabilitation Project ; Commissioner Bischoff seconded, all voting
aye.
5.
Contract with Utah State Department of Community Development for a Community
Development Block Grant for Your Community Connection Senior Life Program -
Contract C2006-70
Dennis Richardson, County Engineering Department, presented this contract with the State for
projects approved for the year 2006. This grant is in the amount of$7,021.00.
Commissioner Bischoff moved to approve Contract C2006-70 by/between Weber County and the
Utah State Department of Community Development for a Community Development Block Grant
for Your Community Connection Senior Life Program; Commissioner Cain seconded, all voting
aye.
6. Final approval of the Menke Subdivision at 10109 East & 325 South in the East
Huntsville/South Fork Area, 1 lot covering 45.51 acres, and a $7,583.40 financial
guarantee for the construction of 5,745 sq. ft. of road improvements
Scott Mendoza, County Planning Department, stated that this was part of a larger parcel which was
nearly 27,000 acres. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of this item.
Commissioner Bischoff noted that in reading the Planning Commission minutes, there had been
no concerns expressed.
Commissioner Bischoff moved to grant final approval of the Menke Subdivision at 10109 East
& 325 South in the East Huntsville/South Fork Area, 1 lot covering 45.51 acres, and a financial
guarantee of $7,583.40 for the construction of 5,745 sq. ft. of road improvements; Commissioner
Cain seconded, all voting aye.
7. Approval of the Weber County Suggestion Awards Program
Brad Dee, Human Resources Director, outlined this program which is to reward employees for
suggestions to improve efficiency and effectiveness of county government. It calls for the forming
of a committee appointed by the Commission of five full time employees that will meet at least
quarterly. This committee will review suggestions made by employees and determine if they are
cost-saving suggestions.
Commissioner Cain moved to approve the Weber County Suggestion Awards Program;
Commissioner Bischoff seconded, all voting aye.
8. Contract with Mike Van Alfen to run the Demolition Derby at the Weber County
Fair - Contract C2006-71
Stacy Skeen, Weber County Fair, presented this contract, which was in the amount of $5,000.00.
Commissioner Bischoff moved to approve Contract C2006- by/between Weber County and Mike
Van Alfen to run the Demolition Derby at the Weber County Fair ; Commissioner Cain seconded,
all voting aye.
F. Assign Pledge of Allegiance & Thought of the Day for Tuesday, June 27, 2006, 10 a.m.
G. Public Comments:
Scott Ericson, from Congressman Bishop’s office, introduced himself to the Commission as the
new contact for Weber County.
H. Adjourn
Commissioner Cain moved to adjourn at 10:28 a.m.; Commissioner Bischoff seconded, all voting
aye.
Craig L. Dearden, Chair
Weber County Commission
Linda G. Lunceford, CPO
Weber County Clerk/Auditor