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MINUTES
OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF WEBER COUNTY
Tuesday, April 15, 2008 - 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: Jan M. Zogmaister, Chair, Craig L. Dearden, and Kenneth A. Bischoff.

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

A. Welcome - Chair Zogmaister
B. Pledge of Allegiance - Dan Olsen
C. Thought of the Day - Commissioner Bischoff

D. Presentation of Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting

This item will be presented next week.

E. Consent Items:
1. Purchase orders in the amount of $105,274.38
2. Warrants #236284 - #236548 in the amount of $1,173,592.70
3. Minutes for the meetings held on April 1 and 8, 2008
4. New business licenses
5. Set public hearing for May 6, 2008, 10 a.m., to consider rezoning the Eden Blacksmith Shop property located at approximately 2145 North & 5500 East from Agricultural Valley-3 (AV-3) and Commercial Valley-1 (CV-1) to Commercial Valley-2 (CV-2)
Commissioner Bischoff moved to approve the consent items; Commissioner Dearden seconded, all voting aye.

F. Action Items:

1. Contract with the Ogden City School District for Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Grant Facilitation - Contract C2008-113

Lance Peterson, County Emergency Management, stated that the Ogden City School District had asked the county for assistance in developing their emergency management program in conjunction with a grant the District received from the Federal Government. This contract pays the Sheriff’s Office for the services.
Commissioner Dearden moved to approve Contract C2008-113 by/between Weber County and the Ogden City School District for the Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Grant Facilitation; Commissioner Bischoff seconded, all voting aye.

2. Contract with Schmitt, Griffiths, Smith & Co., P.C. for independent audit services for annual audit - Contract C2008-114

Dan Olsen, County Comptroller, stated that last year the county had signed a 5-year contract with Schmitt, Griffiths, and he presented the engagement letter for the 2007 annual audit of the county’s financial statements, State compliance and federal grants.
Commissioner Bischoff moved to approve Contract C2008-114 by/between Weber County and Schmitt, Griffiths, Smith & Co., P.C. for independent audit services for annual audit; Commissioner Dearden seconded, all voting aye.

3. Request for a 6-month time extension of Ordinance 2006-12, a Zoning Agreement with Gary Meola. (Elk Run Commercial formally known as Eden Commercial)

Ben Hatfield, County Planning Department, showed an area map and noted that Weber County Ordinance 2006-12 (adopted 5/23/06) rezoned LSN 22-046-0074 from AV-3 to CV-2 and the petitioner, Gary Meola, had entered into a Zoning Development Agreement (Contract C2006-5) which stated that the rezone was to provide professional office and retail lease space.

Subsequently, on August 6, 2007, this project was purchased by David Spee, who has been working with Planning staff and the Planning Commission on architectural design, and some time has also been used in the design of a private septic system. The commercial site plan will go back to the Ogden Valley Planning Commission on 4/22/2008. This item is to request a 6-month extension to provide adequate time to complete the necessary project steps. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the time extension. Chair Zogmaister asked why the extension was necessary and if the 6-month request was adequate. Mr. Hatfield responded that the contract would expire on 5/23/08. Commissioner Dearden had spoken with the petitioner, who believed he could get the project completed within the original deadline but just wanted to make sure.
Commissioner Bischoff moved to approve the request for a 6-month time extension of Ordinance 2006-12, a Zoning Agreement between Weber County and Gary Meola (Elk Run Commercial formally known as Eden Commercial); Commissioner Dearden seconded, all voting aye.

4. Contract with UNAVCO, Inc. Plate Boundary Observatory to transfer the Revocable permit and non-recordable easement from the University of Utah to UNAVCO, Inc. Grants permission to operate, maintain and service a global positioning system monument which measures ground shifts caused by earthquakes and slow fault slippage - Contract C2008-115

Nate Pierce, County Operations Department Director, stated that presently the University of Utah had a small GPS site on county property in east Ogden. The site, on the border with Forest Service property in northern Ogden City, was earmarked to be transferred to the operation and administration of UNAVCO, Inc. UNAVCO was sponsored by the National Science Foundation and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
Commissioner Dearden moved to approve Contract C2008-115 by/between Weber County and UNAVCO, Inc., Plate Boundary Observatory, to transfer the revocable permit and non-recordable easement from the University of Utah to UNAVCO, Inc., granting permission to operate, maintain and service a global positioning system monument; Commissioner Bischoff seconded, all voting aye.

5. Escrow Agreement with Greg and Shantel Watts for property located at approximately 5750 North 2995 East, Parcel #22-004-0005

Jim Gentry, County Planning Department, stated that the Watts Subdivision had been approved on March 25, 2008. Due to inclement weather, the fire hydrant installation was being delayed and a financial guarantee for the improvements was necessary for the property owners to move forward and record their subdivision.
Commissioner Bischoff moved to approve the escrow agreement between Weber County and Greg and Shantel Watts for property located at 5750 North 2995 East, LSN 22-004-0005; Commissioner Dearden seconded, all voting aye.

G. Public hearings:

1.Commissioner Dearden moved to adjourn the public meeting and convene the public hearings; Commissioner Bischoff seconded, all voting aye.

2. Public hearing to consider changes to Subdivision Ordinance, Chapter 1, General Provisions (Filing of Preliminary and Final Plans)

Jim Gentry, County Planning Department, stated that these amendments included the requirement of a tax clearance letter and additional electronic copy files, clarification of preliminary and final approval time extensions, and a construct permit from the State Division of Drinking Water to be received prior to final approval from the County Commission. Both Planning Commissions unanimously recommended approval of this item. Chair Zogmaister invited public comments and none were offered.

3. Public hearing regarding the vacation of Copyak Subdivision Lot 1

Sean Wilkinson, County Planning Department, showed an area map and stated that Lot 1 of Copyak Subdivision had recently been divided into a new subdivision called Lakeview Business Center Subdivision, which had been approved by the County Commission on 3/25/2008. Chair Zogmaister invited public comments and none were offered.

4.Commissioner Bischoff moved to adjourn the public hearings and reconvene the public meeting; Commissioner Dearden seconded, all voting aye.

5. Action on public hearings:

G.2. - Changes to Subdivision Ordinance, Chapter 1 - Ordinance 2008-11
Commissioner Dearden moved to adopt Ordinance 2008-11 amending the Weber County Subdivision Ordinance, Chapter 1, General Provisions, Filing of Preliminary and Final Plans; Commissioner Bischoff seconded.
Roll Call Vote:
Commissioner Dearden aye
Commissioner Bischoff aye
Chair Zogmaister aye

G.3. - Vacation of Copyak Subdivision Lot 1 - Ordinance 2008-12
Commissioner Bischoff moved to adopt Ordinance 2008-12 vacating Lot 1 of Copyak Subdivision; Commissioner Dearden seconded.
Roll Call Vote:
Commissioner Dearden aye
Commissioner Bischoff aye
Chair Zogmaister aye

 

H. Assign Pledge of Allegiance &Thought of the Day for Tuesday, April 22, 2008, 10 a.m.

I. Public Comments: None

J. Adjourn Commissioner Dearden moved to adjourn at 10:25 a.m.; Commissioner Bischoff seconded, all voting aye.

Jan M. Zogmaister, Chair
Weber County Commission

Alan D. McEwan, CPA
Weber County Clerk/Auditor