Minutes for 2007-12-11, Direct pdf link.
MINUTES
OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF WEBER COUNTY
Tuesday, December 11, 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, Vice Chair. Craig L. Dearden was excused.
Others Present: David C. Wilson, Deputy County Attorney; Dan Olsen, 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 - Commissioner Zogmaister
D. Consent Items:
1. Purchase orders in the amount of $71,267.67
2. Warrants #232253- #232466 in the amount of $1,264,330.51
3. Minutes for the meeting held on December 6, 2007
4. New Business License Applications
Commissioner Zogmaister moved to approve the consent items as presented; Chair Bischoff seconded, both voting aye.
E. Presentations:
1. Presentation of Commissioner’s Cup Charity Golf Tournament proceeds to designated charities-United Way, Youth Impact and Wolf Creek Foundation for AEF Retreat Program
Chair Bischoff presented three $7,000 checks collected from the Commissioners’ Cup Charity Golf Tournament to representatives from United Way, Youth Impact and Wolf Creek Foundation, who outlined the work done by their organizations.
2. Presentation on SR 108 Project Update
Jeff Simmons, of HDR Engineering, stated that UDOT had contracted with his firm to identify improvements to S.R. 108 and to conduct an environmental impact statement for the project. In Weber County, S.R. 108 is known as Midland Drive and the project goes to 1900 W., and 3500 W. in Roy City. The study was conducted to examine impacts by the proposed improvements to the corridor. UDOT wished to reduce roadway congestion, enhance pedestrian, bicycle and transit facilities, and eliminate efficiencies associated with lack of shoulders and turn lanes to reduce the accident rate on this State road. Proposed improvements included, widening it to five lanes, center turn lanes, raised medians, widening and/or new shoulders, sidewalks and dedicated at-grade pedestrian crossings, and intersection improvements. Potential impacts included a number of residential and business relocations and loss of about 20 acres of farmlands. A number of meetings, workshops, etc., had taken place and additional ones would follow. The first step would be to obtain funding and it would be an eight-year process. Mr. Simmons addressed Commissioner Zogmaister’s general questions. F. Action Items:
1. Resolution approving the 2008 budget - Resolution 53-2007
Dan Olsen, County Comptroller, presented the 2008 county budget. A public hearing on the budget had been held on 12/6/2007 and Mr. Olsen again presented the highlights, which included a grant received to fund a part-time clerk position in the Children’s Justice Center, the salary increase for the library, reduced revenues and expenditures in the Fleet Management Fund, and the eight new funds. The General Fund had a surplus of $278,453.00.
Commissioner Zogmaister moved to adopt Resolution 53-2007 approving the 2008 Weber County Budget; Chair Bischoff seconded.
Roll Call Vote:
Commissioner Zogmaister aye
Chair Bischoff aye
2. Transfer property LSN #07-102-0068 to property owners along the 759-foot parcel
Uintah City Mayor Craig Kendell explained that LSN 07-102-0068 (759 ft. long x 33 ft. wide, totaling about ½ acre, running east to west along 6600 S.) had been deeded by John Dye, former Mayor, to Weber County many years ago perhaps for road widening purposes. By mistake this property had been surveyed into five adjacent legal descriptions and Mayor Kendell said that the city and the five owners were requesting that the property be quit claimed back to them. Their properties were substandard to zone. The city will retain a paved portion that is part of 6600 S.
Commissioner Zogmaister asked if it was prudent to give the property away if it might be needed for road widening in the future. Mayor Kendell responded that the property bordered the Railroad and there was also an irrigation ditch, which was too expensive to move, and if there would be widening, it would have to be done to the north. Ernest Rowley, County Recorder/Surveyor, showed an area map and stated that most of the pavement mentioned by the Mayor extended from the Railroad to a small portion within the 33 ft. Chair Bischoff asked if 6600 S. served primarily the residents of Uintah and Mayor Kendell responded that it did. Scott Dixon stated that he was one of the adjacent property owners and other members of the Dye family were also present. Curtis Christensen, County Engineer, was wondering if some of the property was right-of-way, if vacation of right-of-way would be necessary in the future to officially give it back to the property owners, which he felt should be a city action. There was discussion about the county quit claiming the property to the city and the city vacating it. Commissioner Zogmaister asked for one week to study this item.
Commissioner Zogmaister moved to table item F.2. on transferring Land Serial #07-102-0068 to property owners along the 759-foot parcel; Chair Bischoff seconded, both voting aye.
3. Ordinance of Weber County to change the name of a street within the Eastwood Subdivision No. 6 - Ordinance 2007-34
Ernest Rowley, County Recorder/Surveyor, stated that this issue had been brought to the county’s attention by the postmaster who delivered mail in this area of Uintah Highlands. He showed a map indicating that there were two intersecting streets with the same name–one in Eastwood Subdivision #6 was dedicated as Melanie Lane (2900 E.) and the other in Eastwood Subdivision #3 was dedicated as Melanie Lane. The Melanie Lane in Eastwood #6 was signed as 2900 E. Most of the residents along that portion of road currently used 2900 E. as their mailing address and today’s action officially changed the name of the Melanie Lane in Subdivision #6 to 2900 East. The landowners in the affected areas had been notified and asked to contact the Recorder/Surveyor’s Office if they had any concerns and to date no one had.
Commissioner Zogmaister moved to adopt Ordinance 2007-34 to change the name of a street within the Eastwood Subdivision No. 6; Chair Bischoff seconded.
Roll Call Vote:
Commissioner Zogmaister aye
Chair Bischoff aye
4. Approval of the first reading of the Ogden/Weber Convention Visitors Bureau’s 2008 Destination Marketing Plan
Sara Toliver, Ogden/Weber Convention Visitor’s Bureau President, asked that this plan be presented as a first reading because she was new to this position and also to give the Commission an opportunity to give input. Ms. Toliver’s presentation included outlining the CVB’s mission statement, its 2008 goals and marketing strategy. Chair Bischoff asked if this plan included the Golden Spike Event Center and Ms. Toliver responded that the GSEC was no longer directly a part of the CVB umbrella and she was working on methods to work together.
Commissioner Zogmaister moved to approve the first reading of the Ogden/Weber Convention Visitors Bureau’s 2008 Destination Marketing Plan; Chair Bischoff seconded, both voting aye.
5. Contract with DeeEll Fifield for consultant services of a District Wide Assessment/Mitigation Plan - Contract C2007-273
Lance Peterson, County Emergency Management, presented this item and the following together because they were related. He stated that last Spring he had helped Ogden City School District obtain a sizable grant relating to emergency management planning. The District asked Mr. Peterson’s assistant and he obtained consultant services from DeeEll Fifield to conduct the hazard assessment. This contract was in the amount of $5,000 and would be used to pay the county and in the following item #6 the county would pay DeeEll Fifield.
Commissioner Zogmaister moved to approve Contract C2007-273 by/between Weber County and DeeEll Fifield for consultant services of a District Wide Assessment/Mitigation Plan; Chair Bischoff seconded, both voting aye.
6. Contract with Ogden School District for a District Wide Assessment/Mitigation Plan - Contract C2007-274
See above item, F.5. Lance Peterson, County Emergency Management, stated that this was the $5,000 contract between Weber County and the District to pay for the services. Another contract will be presented soon from the District for about $19,900 for additional services to be provided by the Sheriff’s Office.
Commissioner Zogmaister moved to approve Contract C2007-274 by/between Weber County and Ogden School District for a District Wide Assessment/Mitigation Plan; Chair Bischoff seconded, both voting aye.
7. Approval of first reading of Title 37, Local Sales and Use Tax Ordinance for funding corridor preservation, congestion mitigation, and the expansion of capacity for regionally significant transportation facilities
Douglas Larsen, Assessor’s Office, stated that the commission had adopted Resolution 39-2007 placing on the November 6, 2007 ballot an opinion question as to whether Weber County may be authorized to impose up to a quarter percent sales and use tax for corridor preservation/expansion of capacity for regionally significant transportation facilities. The majority of voters who voted in the county approved this opinion question.
Commissioner Zogmaister moved to approve the first reading of the Local Sales and Use Tax Ordinance for funding corridor preservation, congestion mitigation, and the expansion of capacity for regionally significant transportation facilities; Chair Bischoff seconded, both voting aye.
G. Assign Pledge of Allegiance &Thought of the Day for Tues., December 11, 2007, 10 a.m.
H. Public Comments: None
I. Motion to close the public meeting to discuss strategy related to pending or reasonably imminent litigation
Commissioner Zogmaister moved to close the public meeting to discuss strategy related to pending or reasonably imminent litigation; Chair Bischoff seconded.
Roll Call Vote:
Commissioner Zogmaister aye
Chair Bischoff aye
No action was taken on the closed executive session.
J. Adjourn
Commissioner Zogmaister moved to adjourn; Chair Bischoff seconded, both voting aye.
Kenneth A. Bischoff, Chair
Weber County Commission
Alan D. McEwan, CPA
Weber County Clerk/Auditor