Minutes for 2007-06-26, Direct pdf link.

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF WEBER COUNTY
Tuesday, June 26, 2007 - 10:00 a.m.
Commission Chambers, Weber Center, Ogden, Utah
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. The County does
not verify the accuracy or truth of any statement but includes it as part of the record pursuant to state law.

 

Commissioners Present: Kenneth A. Bischoff, Chair, and Jan M. Zogmaister. Craig L. Dearden was
excused.

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

A. Welcome - Chair Bischoff
B. Pledge of Allegiance - Fátima Fernelius
C. Thought of the Day - Chair Bischoff

D. Consent Items:
1. Purchase orders in the amount of $133,066.20
2. Warrants #226941 - #227180 in the amount of $1,715,632.69
3. Minutes for the meeting held on June 19, 2007
4. New Business Licenses
5. Approval of ACH payment to US Bank in the amount of $26,664.86 for purchasing card
transactions through billing cycle ending June 15, 2007
Commissioner Zogmaister moved to approve the consent items, holding the minutes; Chair
Bischoff seconded, both voting aye.

E. Action Items:

1. Contract with Western States Racing for Side by Side Mud Racing on June 30, 2007
at the Golden Spike Event Center - Contract C2007-183

Jennifer Graham, Recreational Facilities Director, presented this contract.
Commissioner Zogmaister moved to approve Contract C2007-183 by and between Weber County
and Western States Racing for Side by Side Mud Racing on June 30, 2007 at the Golden Spike
Event Center; Chair Bischoff seconded, both voting aye.

 

2. Contract with Rios de Agua Viva for a concert to be held on July 14, 2007 at the
Golden Spike Event Center - Contract C2007-184

Jennifer Graham, Recreational Facilities Director, presented this contract.
Commissioner Zogmaister moved to approve Contract C2007-184 by and between Weber County
and Rios de Agua Viva for a concert to be held on July 14, 2007 at the Golden Spike Event
Center; Chair Bischoff seconded, both voting aye.

 

3. Contract with Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) for the 2700 North
Project - Contract C2007-185

Nate Pierce, County Operations Department Director, stated that as part of the construction of
2700 North UDOT was to put in some improvements at the east entrance of the Weber Industrial
Park.
Because this was not to occur for some time due to UDOT’s schedule, county staff had discussions
with UDOT, which agreed to give the county the money to install the improvements. The contract amount was $56,606.00. Commissioner Zogmaister asked if that amount was
sufficient to cover the county’s costs and Mr. Pierce replied that the county had conducted its own
cost estimate and it was sufficient.
Commissioner Zogmaister moved to approve Contract C2007-185 by and between Weber County
and Utah Department of Transportation for the 2700 North project; Chair Bischoff seconded, both
voting aye.

 

4. Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of Weber County appointing a New
Board Member to the Eden Cemetery District - Resolution 38-2007

Chair Bischoff stated that there was one vacancy on the Board of the Eden Cemetery District which
the District requested the County Commission to fill pursuant to the statutory process for
appointments. The requisite process for notice of the vacancy was provided and the Commission
decided to appoint Scott R. Storey to the four year term.
Commissioner Zogmaister moved to adopt Resolution 38-2007 of the Board of Commissioners
of Weber County appointing Scott R. Storey to the Eden Cemetery District for a four-year term;
Chair Bischoff seconded.
Roll Call Vote:
Commissioner Zogmaister. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .aye
Chair Bischoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .aye



5. Resolution placing on the November 6 Ballot the opinion question of whether
Weber County may be authorized to impose a quarter percent (.25%) sales and use
tax for corridor preservation, congestion mitigation, or to expand capacity for
regionally significant transportation facilities - Resolution 39-2007

Chair Bischoff stated that the legislature had authorized local governments to place this opinion
question on the ballot. To his recollection, every mayor at the WACOG meeting had asked the
County Commission to move forward and place this on the ballot. Subsequently there will be
groups to help make sure people understand the benefits of this tax. David Hardman, of the
Chamber of Commerce, stated that this would give WACOG the right to spend these funds and
prioritize projects, according to legislation.
Commissioner Zogmaister moved to adopt Resolution 39-2007 placing on the November 6 Ballot
the opinion question of whether Weber County may be authorized to impose a quarter percent
(.25%) sales and use tax for corridor preservation, congestion mitigation, or to expand capacity for
regionally significant transportation facilities; Chair Bischoff seconded.
Roll Call Vote:
Commissioner Zogmaister. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .aye
Chair Bischoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .aye



6. Approval of the Meibos Estates Subdivision

Justin Morris, County Planning Department, stated that this 1-lot subdivision, located at
approximately 491 S. 6700 W, consisted of 1-acre, and there was a remainder parcel of about 10
½ acres. Culinary water would be provided by Warren-West Warren Water Improvement District
and wastewater services by a Health Department-approved septic system. The Planning
Commission had unanimously recommended final approval on 6/12/2007 with deferral of curb,
gutter and sidewalk. He addressed the commissioners’ questions stating that this was located on
a substandard road and there were no other curb, gutter or sidewalk in the area.
Commissioner Zogmaister moved to approve the Meibos Estates Subdivision; Commissioner
Dearden seconded, all voting aye.

 7. Final approval of Bended Knee Farms Subdivision

Iris Henon, County Planning Department, stated that the Planning Commission had unanimously
recommended approval on 5/22/2007 of this, 1-lot subdivision (3-acres), located in Huntsville.
Ms. Henon addressed the commissioners’ questions stating that all requirements had been met and
that wastewater would be serviced by a septic system.
Commissioner Zogmaister moved to grant final approval of Bended Knee Farms Subdivision;
Chair Bischoff seconded, both voting aye.

F. Assign Pledge of Allegiance & Thought of the Day for Tuesday, July 3, 2007, 10 a.m.

G. Public Comments:

David Hardman, of the Chamber of Commerce, felt that the County Commission did not receive
enough recognition for what they did for the citizens of the county and desired to publicly thank
them for the wonderful job they did and the support they gave to the community.

H. Adjourn
Commissioner Zogmaister moved to adjourn at 10:20 a.m.; Chair Bischoff seconded, both voting
aye.

 

Kenneth A. Bischoff, Chair
Weber County Commission

Alan D. McEwan, CPA
Weber County Clerk/Auditor