GRAND COUNTY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Grand County Council Chambers
125 East Center Street, Moab, Utah
AGENDA
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
2:00 p.m.
Workshop: High Density Housing Overlay
4:00 p.m.
Thompson Springs Special Service Fire District (see separate Agenda)
4:05 p.m.
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Minutes (Chris Baird, Clerk/Auditor)
A. January 2, 2019 (County Council Meeting)
Ratification of Payment of Bills
General Council Reports and Future Considerations
Elected Official Reports
Council Administrator Report
Department Reports
Agency Reports
B. 2018 Honey Bee Inspection Report (Jerry Shue, Grand County Bee Inspector)
Citizens to Be Heard
Presentations
C. Presentation on Housing Rehab Program information for elderly, disabled, and low income households in Grand County (Barbara Fausett and Dawna Houskeeper, Southeastern Utah Association of Local Governments (SEUALG))
General Business- Action Items- Discussion and Consideration of:
D. Adopting proposed resolution and a request for unbudgeted funding for the Rural Diversification Project, in the amount of $1,000 for the next three years totaling $3,000 (Geri Gamber, Executive Director, SEUALG)
E. Approving additions to the 2018 Property Tax Abatements and Cancelations (Chris Kauffman, Treasurer)
F. Approving the purchase buy back agreement between Grand County and Honnen Equipment for one new John Deere 544L Loader (Bill Jackson, Road Supervisor)
G. Approving proposed amendment to the Cooperative Management Agreement with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) providing Public Safety, Resource Protection and Recreation Management and Maintenance in the Sand Flats Recreation Area which authorizes Grand County to use a portion of the BLM facility located at 885 South Sand Flats Road as a storage facility (Andrea Brand, Sand Flats Recreation Area Program Director)
H. Approving proposed contract award to Hudson Printing for the Moab Area Travel Council Travel Planner (Elaine Gizler, Moab Area Travel Council, Executive Director)
I. Approving proposed letter to Senator Hinkins and Representatives Albrecht & Watkins in support of requested budgeting in the amount of $100,000 for Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands- Sovereign Lands to plan and develop needed infrastructure, including vault toilet installations and camp site delineations, for the campground areas located at Dalton Wells and Willow Springs near Arches National Park (Council Member McGann)
J. Adopting proposed ordinance amending the Land Use Code for a High Density Housing overlay (Zacharia Levine, Community and Economic Development Director)
K. Approving Volunteer Appointments to District and County Boards and Commissions (Council Liaison to the Board or Ruth Dillon, Council Administrator):
1. Airport Board (Postponed from January 2, 2019)
2. Historical Preservation Commission
3. Noxious Weed Control Board
4. Transportation Special Service District Board (Postponed from January 2, 2019)
L. Approving assignments of County Council Representatives/Liaisons to District and County Boards, Commissions and Committees and other agencies (Chairman Clapper)
M. Approving volunteer appointment to the Budget Advisory Board for the Department Head position (Chairman Clapper)
Consent Agenda- Action Items
N. Ratifying the Vice Chair's signature on a letter of support sent to Congressman John Curtis regarding his proposed Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act of 2019
O. Ratifying minor changes on Easement Agreement with San Juan County for the purpose of constructing a connector road to be used only for ingress, egress, utilities, and maintenance, previously approved on December 18, 2018
P. Approving proposed letter of support for Arches National Park as an International Dark Sky designation
Q. Approving proposed letter of support for Moab Area Community Land Trust for the New Market Tax Credit (NMTC) application
Discussion Items
R. Discussion on calendar items and public notices (Bryony Hill, Council Office Coordinator)
S. Discussion on using Council Discretionary funds for the honey bee inspector budget (Council Member McGann)
T. Discussion and Report on the activities of the Moab Area Responsible Recreation and Tourism (MARRT) working group (Jaylyn Hawks, Liz Thomas, Walt Dabney)
U. Discussion on topics and issues to bring to the State during the Legislative Session (Council Member Morse)
V. Discussion on County Council pay raise approved December 18, 2018 (Council Member Paxman)
Public Hearings- Possible Action Items (none)
Closed Session(s) (if necessary)
Adjourn
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals with special needs requests wishing to attend County Council meetings are encouraged to contact the County two (2) business days in advance of these events. Specific accommodations necessary to allow participation of disabled persons will be provided to the maximum extent possible. T.D.D. (Telecommunication Device for the Deaf) calls can be answered at: 435-259-1346. Individuals with speech and/or hearing impairments may also call the Relay Utah by dialing 711. Spanish Relay Utah: 1 888-346-3162
Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation
It is hereby the policy of Grand County that elected and appointed representatives, staff and members of Grand County Council may participate in meetings through electronic means. Any form of telecommunication may be used, as long as it allows for real time interaction in the way of discussions, questions and answers, and voting.
Other Information
At the Grand County Council meetings/hearings any citizen, property owner, or public official may be heard on any agenda subject. The number of persons heard and the time allowed for each individual may be limited at the sole discretion of the Chair. On matters set for public hearings there is a three-minute time limit per person to allow maximum public participation. Upon being recognized by the Chair, please advance to the microphone, state your full name and address, whom you represent, and the subject matter. No person shall interrupt legislative proceedings.
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A Council agenda packet is available at the local Library, 257 East Center St., Moab, Utah, (435) 259-1111 at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting.