Minutes for 2002-02-05, Direct pdf link.

Each Commission meeting is recorded on CD, which is available to the public through the County Clerk's Office.

Commissioners Present: Chair Glen H. Burton, Commissioner Camille T. Cain and Commissioner Kenneth A. Bischoff.

Others Present: David C. Wilson, Deputy County Attorney, Margarit Nersisian, Clerk/Auditor's Office. Fátima Blackford, Administrative Assistant, Clerk/Auditor's Office, took minutes.

A. Welcome by Chair Burton.
B. Pledge of Allegiance was conducted by Patty Burton.
C. Thought of the Day was offered by Commissioner Cain.

D. Consent Items
1. Purchase Orders in the amount of $206,538.59.
2. Warrants #158631-158805 in the amount of $414,157.99.
3. Minutes of meeting held on January 29, 2002.

• Commissioner Bischoff moved to approve the consent items; Commissioner Cain seconded, all voting aye.

E. Non-Action Items

In-Lieu Tax Payment
Robert Hasenyager, Division of Wildlife Resources, presented a check to the Commission in the amount of $8,086.22 for the year 2001 contractual in-lieu tax payment on land the Division owns in Weber County. Mr. Hasenyager explained that when the Division acquires property for wildlife, through contractual arrangement they continue to pay taxes to the county. He outlined the wildlife conditions in the northern area and expressed appreciation to the commissioners for their continued support as a partner in managing Utah's wildlife activities in the county.

F. Action Items

1. Tax Review Committee Recommendation Regarding LSN 09-047-0026 - Mr. John C. Coleman
Doug Larsen, Assessor's Office, stated that Mr. Coleman had requested the waiving of the penalty assessment against his 2001 tax obligation. Mr. Larsen explained that there had been a clerical error by the county regarding the petitioner's mailing address for the valuation and tax notices. The Committee reviewed this item and recommended waiving the $11.50.

• Commissioner Cain moved to accept the Tax Review Committee's recommendation to waive the $11.50 penalty regarding John Coleman, land serial number 09-047-0026; Commissioner Bischoff seconded, all voting aye.

2. Tax Review Committee's Recommendation Regarding LSN 11-035-0010 - Harrisville City
Doug Larsen, Assessor's Office, stated that Harrisville City acquired this parcel through a quit claim deed on 3/29/2000 but did not record this document until 9/1/2001. This parcel should have had exempt status from property tax by ownership for 75% of the 2000 tax year, which equates to a refund of $607.55. The Committee recommended refunding the $607.55.

• Commissioner Bischoff moved to approve the refund to Harrisville City in the amount of $607.55; Commissioner Cain seconded, all voting aye.

3. An Ordinance updating Title 11 of the Fire Code - Ordinance 2002-2
Ted Black, Weber Fire Marshall, stated that this was for the International Fire Code 2000, a project that brought together the three major code bodies in the United States into one code. This was adopted in combination with the Uniform Mechanical Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, and Uniform Building Code. Mr. Black said that the Building Code and Fire Code were adopted January 2, 2002 by the State of Utah. The State is recommending that the individual jurisdictions/entities also adopt the Code as well as the Appendices. He said that the State Attorney General has issued a new opinion regarding altering the Code in any way-the changes have to be presented to the Fire Prevention Board for approval.

4. Change Order for Stairway Coverings at the Weber Center - Contract C2002-19
Richard Badger, County Operations, said that the stairway covering plans were submitted to Ogden City which has asked for a 3-hour rated roof, even though these are outdoor structures. The architect has addressed this issue with Ogden City which has agreed to allow fire treated lumber on the outside structures of the building. This Change Order is in the amount of $2,672,09 and Mr. Badger believes it is a fair price.

• Commissioner Cain moved to approve Contract C2002-19, Change Order for the stairway coverings at the Weber Center; Commissioner Bischoff seconded, all voting aye.

5. Request to Approve an Amendment to the Consultant's Contract (Landmark Design) which Amends the Budget, Scope of Work and Timeline for the West Central Weber County General Plan Due to Envision Utah's Contribution to the Plan - Contract C2002-20
Kelly Grier, County Planning Department, indicated that this item did not change the amount of money that Weber County was originally paying ($15,000). Envision Utah has joined the county on this project and is contributing $62,160 which will allow for a more in-depth study and for more meetings to be held for public input.

• Commissioner Bischoff moved to approve Contract C2002-20, amendment to the Consultant's Contract (Landmark Design) which amends the budget, scope of work and timeline for the West Central Weber County General plan due to Envision Utah's contribution to the plan; Commissioner Cain seconded, all voting aye.

6. Request to Set Public Hearing Date to Amend Chapter 1 of the Subdivision Ordinance by Clarifying the General Provisions for Submitting Preliminary and Final Subdivision Plats
Jim Gentry, County Planning Department, presented this request stating it had not been a controversial item at the Planning Commission meeting.

• Commissioner Cain moved to set March 5, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. for a public hearing to amend Chapter 1 of the Subdivision Ordinance to clarify the general provisions for submitting preliminary and final subdivision plats; Commissioner Bischoff seconded, all voting aye.

7. Request to Set Public Hearing Date to Amend Chapter 4 of the Subdivision Ordinance, by Clarifying the Improvements Required, Guarantee, and Inspections of Subdivision Improvements
Jim Gentry, County Planning Department, presented this request stating it had not been a controversial item at the Planning Commission meeting.

• Commissioner Bischoff moved to set March 5, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. for a public hearing to amend Chapter 4 of the Subdivision Ordinance to clarify the improvements required, guarantee, and inspections of subdivision improvements; Commissioner Cain seconded, all voting aye.

8. Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreement with Sheldon & Shauna Cheshire - Contract C2002-21
Sheldon and Shauna Cheshire were present at this meeting. Gary Laird, County Operations Director, stated that this property (formerly known as the Yankee Gas Station on 2334 Polk Avenue) came to the county from a tax sale in 1994 (no bids had been offered on it). Mr. Laird believed that prior to that time the City had condemned the property and the owner had left the country. Gas tanks were suspected to be on the property and Mr. Laird had been working with the State trying to resolve the problem. He said that approximately 1