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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

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Administrative Procedure

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Meeting

Event Start Date & Time

November 13, 2013 08:44 AM

Event End Date & Time

November 13, 2014 08:44 AM

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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BLANDING CITY COUNCIL HELD ON OCTOBER 22, 2013 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS Present: Mayor: Toni Turk City Councilmembers: David Johnson Joe B Lyman Robert Ogle Charlie Taylor City Administrator: Jeremy Redd Finance Director: Kim Palmer City Engineer: Terry Ekker General Services Manager: Jeff Black Community Development Director: Bret Hosler Absent: Councilmember Kelly Laws Community Members: Tom Wiggington, Levi Meyer, Taylor Harrison, Calvin Balch, Kendall Ekker Prayer/Thought - The prayer/thought was offered by Robert Ogle. 1. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 2. Councilmember Lyman moved to approve the minutes and financial disbursements of the October 8, 2013 meeting, 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 Ogle Councilmember Johnson Councilmember Taylor Those voting NAY NONE Constituting all members thereof, Mayor Turk declared the motion carried. OPEN FORUM A. There were no comments from the public. 4. REPORTS/DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS A. Mr. Ekker presented the October 2013 Project Status Report. 12” Mountain Line Replacement Project Mr. Ekker reported that water is passing through the new diversion structure. The meter vault near the 3rd Reservoir will be completed in the next couple of weeks. Blanding 2013 Waterline Projects The design is 90% completed. The project is schedule for construction in 2014. Power Master Plan The project kick off meeting has been scheduled for the first week in November. East Side Sewer Trunk Line The alignment feasibility and right of way investigation is currently underway. 5. ACTION ITEMS A. Appoint Election Poll Workers – Jeremy Redd Councilmember Taylor moved to approve Leeann Bowring, Adele Lovell, Candace Mahon and LaNell Stringham as election poll workers for the November 5th election. Councilmember Lyman 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 Taylor Those voting NAY NONE Constituting all members thereof, Mayor Turk declared the motion carried. 6. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Zoning Ordinance Change – Outbuildings – Robert Ogle Councilmember Ogle shared that Levi Meyer met with the Planning and Zoning committee about his request for a variance for an outbuilding on his property. No decision was made at that committee meeting. Councilmember Ogle asked what other Council members feelings were in regards to the outbuilding ordinance. In response to the question, Mayor Turk distributed the City's zoning map established in 1979. He reminded Council that if there is going to be a discussion on changing the ordinance the community will need to be made aware of those discussions and allowed to participate. He continued to say that "Good policy is almost always made in the abstract rather than in the specific". He then asked if the request should not be dealt with by the Board of Adjustments. Mr. Hosler responded that the situation does not meet the criteria of the Board of Adjustments. Councilmember Lyman stated that a policy is made or changed when a question is raised. When a question is raised then it needs to be examined. He continued to say that the Planning Commission had appeared to be somewhat in favor of a change, however, no final answer was given. Mayor Turk asked Mr. Hosler if he had any comments on the topic. Mr. Hosler responded that there have not been many requests for a waiver of this ordinance. He reminded council that a variance or a change to an ordinance could affect others and so a good balance is necessary when making changes or variances to established ordinances. Councilmember Taylor suggested that the proposed change be written up so it can be discussed in greater detail. Mr. Redd stated that the request for a change should come through the Planning Commission. Councilmember Lyman said he would take the issue back to the Planning Commission. 7. INFORMATION A. Lands Bill Meeting – Jeremy Redd Mr. Redd shared that a San Juan County Lands Bill public meeting will be held on Wednesday night. The purpose of the meeting is to get input into what the public would like to see in the bill that is currently being drafted. Commissioner Phil Lyman is conducting the meeting. B. Election Day – November 5th – City Office – Jeremy Redd Mr. Redd reminded Council of the upcoming election to be held on November 5th. 8. OPEN FORUM A. There were no comments from the public 9. Councilmember Lyman moved to enter an executive session. 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 Johnson Councilmember Ogle Councilmember Taylor Those voting NAY NONE Constituting all members thereof, Mayor Turk declared the motion carried. Meeting adjourned to an executive session at 7:45 p.m. Councilmember Ogle moved to leave an executive session. Councilmember Lyman 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 Taylor Those voting NAY NONE Constituting all members thereof, Mayor Turk declared the motion carried. Councilmember Ogle moved to adjourn. Councilmember Lyman 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 Taylor Those voting NAY NONE Constituting all members thereof, Mayor Turk declared the motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.

Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)

In compliance with the ADA, individuals needing special accommodations during this meeting may call the City Offices at (435) 678-2791 at least twenty-four hours in advance. Every effort will be made to provide the appropriate services.

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One or more Council Members may partcipate electronically.

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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November 13, 2013 08:45 AM

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November 13, 2013 08:45 AM

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