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Blanding

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City Council

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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUG 27

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Administrative Procedure

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Meeting

Event Start Date & Time

September 11, 2013 11:34 AM

Event End Date & Time

September 11, 2014 11:34 AM

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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BLANDING CITY COUNCIL HELD ON AUGUST 27. 2013 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS Present: Mayor: Toni Turk City Councilmembers: David Johnson Joe B Lyman Robert Ogle Kelly Laws Charlie Taylor City Administrator: Jeremy Redd Finance Director: Kim Palmer Community Development Director: Bret Hosler City Engineer: Terry Ekker General Services Director: Jeff Black Others Present: Kendall Laws, Emily Laws, BJ Grover, Shawn Ivins, Taylor Harrison, Peter Smith, Sharon Smith, Lynne Shumway Prayer/Thought - The prayer/thought was offered by Joe B. Lyman 1. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 2. Councilmember Lyman moved to approve the minutes and financial disbursements of the August 13, 2013 meeting, Councilmember Johnson seconded the motion. Mayor Turk repeated the motion and asked for discussion. Hearing none, he called for a vote. Voting was as follows: Those voting AYE Councilmember Lyman Councilmember Ogle Councilmember Johnson Councilmember Laws Councilmember Taylor Those voting NAY NONE Constituting all members thereof, Mayor Turk declared the motion carried. 3. OPEN FORUM A. Lynne Shumway, on behalf of the San Juan ATV Safari, thanked the Council for their support in past years. The 2013 ATV Safari is scheduled for September 12th -14th. There are currently 100 riders enrolled for the event, mostly due to the expanded advertising that has occurred. Councilmember Ogle asked what Monticello has contributed to the Safari. Mrs. Shumway answered that she was not sure what that amount was, however, $3000 had been raised by the community of Blanding. Councilmember Lyman will bring the request back as an action item at the next council meeting. 4. REPORTS/DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS A. Project Status Report ? Terry Ekker 12? Mountain Line Replacement ? The contractor has started on the diversion structure. The Forest Service has not cleared the area impacting the Goshawk for construction. They are will be monitoring the situation on a weekly basis. Blanding 2013 Waterline Projects ? Design is at 70%. Schedule is for construction in 2014 Season. Power Master Plan -Looking to start this Fall. The RFP is nearly complete and should be finalized this week. If things go as planned the bid award could take place on October 8th. 2013 Sewer Line Replacement Project ? The project is essentially complete. The manhole lids need to be raised to grade and the concrete collars need to be poured. 2013 Pavement Preservation Project - The majority of the work has been completed with a few other streets to be done near the end of August. Councilmember Johnson asked Mr. Ekker if the cut across 300 West near the Mike Bowers home was going to be repaired. Mr. Ekker responded that he will contact the contractor and get that repaired. 5. ACTION ITEMS A. Resolution 08-27-2013-01 Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan for the Southeastern Region of Utah ? Jeremy Redd Councilmember Johnson moved to approve Resolution 08-27-2013-01 Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan for the Southeastern Region of Utah. Councilmember Ogle seconded the motion. Mayor Turk repeated the motion and asked for discussion. Hearing none, he called for a vote. Voting was as follows: Those voting AYE Councilmember Lyman Councilmember Ogle Councilmember Johnson Councilmember Laws Councilmember Taylor Those voting NAY NONE Constituting all members thereof, Mayor Turk declared the motion carried. 6. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Juvenile Justice Presentation and Request ? Jeremy Redd Peter Smith, Manager at the Youth Detention/Receiving Center shared with Council aspects of Utah Senate Bill 218. The bill encourages Youth Receiving Centers to seek additional funding from other sources including local governments. Mayor Turk asked how much additional funding was needed. Mr. Smith answered that the need is $56,000 or whatever the City could contribute. The Mayor reminded everyone that the budget process takes place in the Spring and that is when individuals can make their requests for funding. He then asked what the County's response was to the request. Mr. Smith responded that the County will be writing a letter to State Representatives asking for the State to look closer at the funding issue. Councilmember Laws asked how much the tribe was contributing to the center and its programs. Mr. Smith responded none. It is estimated that 90% of those coming to the facility are from Blanding/San Juan High School. The facility currently employs 30 full-time and 5 part-time positions. All but one of those positions is filled by Blanding residents. Council agreed to draft a letter of support for the Youth Detention/Receiving Center and their programs. B. Division of Drinking Water Proposed Fees ? Jeremy Redd Mr. Redd reported that he, Danny Fleming and Terry Ekker attended a meeting with Ken Bousfield from the Division of Drinking Water to discuss the fee schedule being proposed by the State. Mr. Redd recommended the City oppose the fees. It appears that due to budget cuts the Division is trying make up those lost funds by assessing fees on local governments. Mr. Redd shared a letter he has drafted opposing the proposed fee schedule. Council gave advise and consent for Jeremy to send the letter. C. Blanding Area Travel Council Bylaws ? Jeremy Redd Mr. Redd told Council that the Blanding Area Travel Council is in the process of drafting board bylaws to help them function in a more efficient manner. They requested Council review the draft copy of the bylaws. They would like to function like any other City board. Councilmember Ogle asked why they make a reference to a Chamber of Commerce when one does not exist. Mr. Redd responded that they would like to act as a Chamber of Commerce until the time one is functioning. Council gave advise and consent to move forward with the bylaws. D. Tesla Motors Parking Locations ? Mayor Turk Mayor Turk, Terry Ekker and Jeff Black met with the Tesla personnel to discuss their request. They are seeking permission to put a Tesla supercharger station at the Visitor Center. Individuals who purchase a Tesla can refuel/recharge for free for a lifetime at a Tesla charging station. There would be no cost to the City. Tesla will be billed for the electricity used to charge the vehicles. Councilmember Taylor asked what happens if another vendor approaches the City with the same request. Mr. Redd responded that there is no contract or clause that would inhibit that from occurring. Tesla would like to have their charging station installed by the end of October. Council gave advise and consent to allow Tesla to move forward with their charging station at the Visitor Center. 7. INFORMATION A. Councilmember Laws asked when the road would be repaired near the construction of the new credit union. Jeff Black responded that he has asked contractors the same question and has not received any answer. The contractor will be contacted and told that the repair must be completed by mid-October. B. Mr. Black told Council that the City is considering using LED lights on the light poles. There is currently a LED light in the parking lot behind the City office and on the corner of 100 West and 500 North. 8. Councilmember Lyman moved to adjourn. Councilmember Taylor seconded the motion. Mayor Turk repeated the motion and asked for discussion. Hearing none, he called for a vote. Voting was as follows: Those voting AYE Councilmember Lyman Councilmember Johnson Councilmember Ogle Councilmember Laws Councilmember Taylor Those voting NAY NONE Constituting all members thereof, Mayor Turk declared the motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:04 p.m. By Kim Palmer, Deputy Recorder

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Meeting Information

Meeting Location

50 W 100 S
BLANDING, 84511
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Contact Name

Trent Herring

Contact Email

therring@blanding.city

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September 11, 2013 11:35 AM

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September 11, 2013 11:35 AM

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