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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES APRIL 22 2014

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Event Start Date & Time

May 14, 2014 09:44 AM

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May 14, 2024 09:44 AM

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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BLANDING CITY COUNCIL HELD ON APRIL 22, 2014 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS Present: Mayor: Calvin Balch City Councilmembers: Joe B Lyman Robert Ogle Kelly Laws Taylor Harrison David Johnson City Administrator: Jeremy Redd Finance Director: Kim Palmer City Engineer: Terry Ekker Community Development Director: Bret Hosler Police Chief: Lyle Bayles Community Members: Kendall Laws, Emily Laws, Harold Lyman, Cindy Hardgrave, Lynne Shumway, Nicole Perkins, Debbie Christiansen, Harold Lyman Prayer/Thought - The prayer/thought was offered by Taylor Harrison. 1. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 2. Councilmember Lyman moved to approve the minutes and financial disbursements of the April 8, 2014 meeting, Councilmember Ogle seconded the motion. Mayor Balch 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 Laws Councilmember Harrison Councilmember Johnson Those voting NAY NONE Constituting all members thereof, Mayor Balch declared the motion carried. 3. OPEN FORUM A. San Juan Health District – Debbie Christiansen Mrs. Christiansen stated that Laurie Shafer, interim hospital CEO asked that an update of the San Juan hospital be shared with local community leaders. She told the Council that regardless of the various rumors the hospital is not closing. The financial status of the hospital has improved with new financial processes and restrictions. Accounting personnel are currently working with their software vendor to reduce the accounts receivable. Mrs. Christiansen also reported that the two health systems, San Juan Health District and Utah Navajo Health Systems, are meeting twice a month to discuss how they can collaborate in providing healthcare to the entire county and reduce any duplication of services. Councilmember Johnson asked if any changes had been made to the San Juan Healthcare Board. Mrs. Christiansen responded that no changes had been made. B. CNHA – Cindy Hardgrave Cindy Hardgrave from Canyonlands Natural History Association expressed appreciation for the partnership with the Blanding Visitor Center. She stated that the contract with CNHA expired in November and needs to be renewed. CNHA provides all the product for the Visitor Center and shares the profit with the Blanding center. Ms. Hardgrave told council that revenue has dropped $20,000 per year since the center opened. It is difficult to get those visiting the center to purchase items. Most are just looking for information. 4. REPORTS/DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS A. Terry Ekker presented the Project Status Report. 12” Mountain Line Replacement The Contractor has to complete punch list items. The Dry Wash spur line will be a change order to mountain line contract. The environmental is still being completed on the spur line, which is delaying the start of the project. Blanding 2014 Waterline Projects The project is 35% complete. The main line work to the airport is complete and customers in that area will be moved to the new line this week. The work along Grayson Parkway is progressing quickly and completed south to Black Hawk Transportation. The testing of the northern section of theline has yet to be completed. The contractor will be moving from the million gallon tank south down reservoir road next. Councilmember Johnson stated that he is impressed with the work of the contractor and their professionalism in keeping things cleaned up and organized. Power Master Plan The mapping portion and the system modeling for the project has been completed. A draft copy of the Capital Facilities Plan is currently being reviewed by City staff. It is anticipated that a final document will be ready in the next few weeks. It will then be presented to Council. East Side Sewer Trunk Line The alignment feasibility and right of way investigation has been completed. Staff is currently verifying property owners and creating draft easement descriptions so that the right of way acquisition can begin. 5. ACTION ITEMS A. 200 W Land Transfer – Bret Hosler Due to a future construction project by Gordon Redd Management on 800 South and 200 West several land swap opportunities have arisen. Mr. Hosler stated that the proposed land swaps would clean up the right of way and allow for the completion of 200 West from 800 South to the Wellness Center. Councilmember Harrison commented that this is a good time to get this done while all parties are in agreement. Council gave advice and consent for the land transfer with Gordon Redd Management and Blue Mountain Hospital as proposed by the City staff. 6. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Current Weed Ordinance – Jeremy Redd Mr. Redd asked how aggressive the council would like him to be in enforcing the current weed ordinance. Councilmember Laws stated that if the City is going to enforce the weed ordinance on residents the City needs to make sure their properties are also complying with the ordinance. Mayor Balch commented that if we are not going to enforce an ordinance then we shouldn’t have it. If we choose to enforce the ordinance it would have to be enforced equally, and the City does not have the manpower to do that. During the discussion it was decided that the City would address weed complaints by drafting a letter informing the resident of the complaint and requesting they take care of the weeds. Councilmember Ogle questioned the need for a separate weed ordinance when the nuisance ordinance could apply. Mr. Redd will review the nuisance ordinance to see if weeds are included. B. Budget Discussion – Streets – Terry Ekker Terry Ekker led a discussion on the current status of City streets. There are currently 24 miles of paved streets in the City and 90% of them have curb and gutter. Many of the streets in the community are wide, which is beneficial for parking, but increases the cost of maintenance. Street maintenance and construction are funded through Class C funding, the San Juan County Transportation Special Service District, the Community Impact Board and through loans and bonds. Currently 1.2% of the City roads are at a zero life status, 45.3% should last another 20 years with no additional maintenance and 30.5% should last 10 more years. Mr. Ekker stated that any additional maintenance increases the life expectancy of the roadways and additional maintenance to those at a 10 year status would potentially move them into the 20 year category. The department uses a variety of methods to maintain streets including: crack seal, patching, chip seal, HA5 high density mineral bond, overlays, reconstruction, street sweeping, weed control and tree trimming. C. Recommendation of Street Repairs for San Juan Transportation District – Terry Ekker Mr. Ekker told Council that the San Juan Transportation District is planning to apply to the Community Impact Board (CIB) for $2 million in loans and grants. The project would be for street maintenance, new construction and reconstruction projects. The funding would be beneficial in bringing streets up to a higher level, offsetting current and future costs to the City. Mr. Ekker shared his ideas for possible priorities for the funding, and asked Council for their input in setting final project goals and priorities. 7. INFORMATION No information was shared. 8. OPEN FORUM A. Nicole Perkins asked if there had been any improvement in the status of City weeds since the ordinance was established. Councilmember Lyman responded that the ordinance has been in place for several years and so it would be difficult to answer that question. 9. Councilmember Ogle moved to enter a closed session to discuss personnel issues. Councilmember Harrison seconded the motion. Mayor Balch repeated the motion and asked for discussion. Hearing none, he called for a vote. Voting was as follows: Those voting AYE Councilmember Lyman Councilmember Laws Councilmember Ogle Councilmember Harrison Councilmember Johnson Those voting NAY NONE Constituting all members thereof, Mayor Balch declared the motion carried. Council entered a closed session at 8:30 p.m. Councilmember Lyman moved to leave the closed session and return to regular session. Councilmember Harrison seconded the motion. Mayor Balch repeated the motion and asked for discussion. Hearing none, he called for a vote. Voting was as follows: Those voting AYE Councilmember Lyman Councilmember Laws Councilmember Ogle Councilmember Harrison Councilmember Johnson Those voting NAY NONE Constituting all members thereof, Mayor Balch declared the motion carried Council returned to regular session at 9:00 p.m. Councilmember Lyman moved to approve the hiring of Shane Johnson and Lloyd Watkins as police officers. Councilmember Ogle seconded the motion. Mayor Balch repeated the motion and asked for discussion. Hearing none, he called for a vote. Voting was as follows: Those voting AYE Councilmember Lyman Councilmember Laws Councilmember Ogle Councilmember Harrison Councilmember Johnson Those voting NAY NONE Constituting all members thereof, Mayor Balch declared the motion carried Councilmember Lyman moved to adjourn. Councilmember Harrison seconded the motion. Mayor Balch repeated the motion and asked for discussion. Hearing none, he called for a vote. Voting was as follows: Those voting AYE Councilmember Lyman Councilmember Laws Councilmember Ogle Councilmember Harrison Councilmember Johnson Those voting NAY NONE Constituting all members thereof, Mayor Balch declared the motion carried Meeting adjourned at 9:04 p.m. By: __________________________________ Kim Palmer, Deputy Recorder

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50 W 100 S
BLANDING, 84511
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Pratt Redd

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predd@blanding-ut.gov

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