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Blanding

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City Council Meeting Minutes - February 26 2019

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Administrative Procedure

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Meeting

Event Start Date & Time

March 27, 2019 09:45 AM

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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BLANDING CITY COUNCIL HELD ON FEBRUARY 26, 2019 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS Present: Mayor: Joe B Lyman City Councilmembers: Kd Perkins Cheryl Bowers Logan Monson Robert Turk City Manager: Jeremy Redd Finance Director: Kim Palmer City Engineer: Terry Ekker Community Development: Bret Hosler Others Attending: Valarie Turk Prayer/Thought - The prayer/thought was offered by Cheryl Bowers 1. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Mayor Lyman asked if there were any agenda item disclosures that needed to be made by Councilmembers. There were none. 2. Councilmember Perkins moved to approve the minutes and financial disbursements of the February 12, 2019 meeting. Councilmember Bowers seconded the motion. Mayor Lyman repeated the motion and asked for discussion. Hearing none, he called for a vote. Voting was as follows: Those voting AYE Councilmember Perkins Councilmember Bowers Councilmember Monson Councilmember Turk Those voting NAY NONE Constituting all members thereof, Mayor Lyman declared the motion carried. 3. OPEN FORUM None 4. REPORTS/DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS A. Terry Ekker presented the Progress Status Report Storm Drain Project Mr. Ekker reported the project has been funded. The total cost of the project is $1,598,000. A portion of the grant is a loan received from the Water Resources Board. The City will contribute $239,000. Construction is planned for 2020. Water & Sewer Impact Fee Study The draft document has been received and is being reviewed by staff. The project should be completed in the next few months. A presentation will be made to Council for their review and decision on impact fees. Mr. Ekker explained that impact fees are the cost of 'buying into the system'. Impact fees apply to new connections and construction. It is important to future funding opportunities to ensure these fees are set correctly. The current study is being completed from a loan requirement made by DWQ on the East Side Sewer project. Water Supply Forecasting & Water Rate Study A review of the new model is currently under review. Hansen, Allen & Luce are currently working on a tiered rate schedule that will encourage water conservation based on the available water. They will also be assisting with a public outreach program and provide information for the website. They will be presenting their information to at a future Council meeting. Deep Well Project The preliminary engineering report has been completed. The environmental report is nearly complete. A funding request should be ready to submit in the next couple of months. Mr. Redd shared that due to the recent storms, the Federal government is now reviewing the drought status of the area. 2019 Streets Project This project is just getting off the ground and should be ready for bid in the next few months. Projects will be prioritized based on the City's pavement management program and available funding. These projects are funded by State C road funds and by San Juan County Transportation District. B. Kim Palmer presented the Financial Status Report Ms. Palmer reported that all City accounts were operating within budget. She also shared that the 2020 budgeting process has begun. 5. AGENDA ITEMS Resolution 2-26-2019-1 - Annexation of Contiguous Territory - Jeremy Redd Mr. Redd told Council this was a repeat of the resolution passed in October for the Meadowlark subdivision. Annexation resolutions must be filed within 30 days of being passed. This one did not meet the deadline. Councilmember Turk moved to approve Resolution 2-26-2019-1 Annexation of Contiguous Territory. Councilmember Perkins seconded the motion. Mayor Lyman repeated the motion and asked for discussion. Hearing none, he called for a vote. Voting was as follows: Those voting AYE Councilmember Perkins Councilmember Bowers Councilmember Monson Councilmember Turk Those voting NAY NONE Constituting all members thereof, Mayor Lyman declared the motion carried. B. Resolution 2-26-2019-2 Renewing the Utah Enterprise Zone - Pratt Redd Mr. Redd told Council that the first City Enterprise Zone application was competed in 1998. The enterprise zone must be renewed every 5 years. The benefits include job creation tax credits, contribution to non-profits by a business, rehabilitation credits and other credits. Councilmember Bowers moved to approve Resolution 2-26-2019-2 Renewing the Utah Enterprise Zone. Councilmember Turk seconded the motion. Mayor Lyman repeated the motion and asked for discussion. Hearing none, he called for a vote. Voting was as follows: Those voting AYE Councilmember Perkins Councilmember Bowers Councilmember Monson Councilmember Turk Those voting NAY NONE Constituting all members thereof, Mayor Lyman declared the motion carried. C. County Commission Report - Mayor Lyman/Cheryl Bowers Mayor Lyman reported that he and Councilmember Bowers had attended the recent County Commission meeting. Each spoke during the public comment portion of the meeting expressing concerns with the two resolutions on their agenda. Councilmember Bowers stated that she felt two of the three commissioners were less receptive to the comments made regarding the Bears Ears National Monument. She also told Council she is encouraging both Monticello City and the Aneth Chapter to submit resolutions regarding the Bears Ears National Monument. Councilmember Turk expressed appreciation to those that were attending the meetings and speaking for the citizens of Blanding. He has heard from many citizens who are also appreciative of the efforts being made by local public officials. D. UAMPS Report & Update - Jeremy Redd Mr. Redd shared information regarding the UAMPS meeting he attends on a monthly basis. A resolution supporting the development and integration of advanced nuclear reactor technology as a way of supporting Utah's continued economic growth was just recently passed by the State Senate. The San Juan power plant is scheduled to shut down in 2022. Coal fired power plants are closing due to increased government environmental regulations. 6. INFORMATION 1. Mr Redd told Council that the Spring Utah League of Cities and Town conference is scheduled for April 24-26. If anyone is interested in attending please contact Jeremy. 2. Councilmember Monson shared that the City Recreation Board is scheduled to meet next Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. 7. Councilmember Perkins moved to enter a closed session. Councilmember Monson seconded the motion. Mayor Lyman repeated the motion and asked for discussion. Hearing none, he called for a vote. Voting was as follows: Those voting AYE Councilmember Perkins Councilmember Bowers Councilmember Monson Councilmember Turk Those voting NAY NONE Constituting all members thereof, Mayor Lyman declared the motion carried. Council entered a closed session at 7:50 p.m. Councilmember Turk moved to leave a closed session. Councilmember Perkins seconded the motion. Mayor Lyman repeated the motion and asked for discussion. Hearing none, he called for a vote. Voting was as follows: Those voting AYE Councilmember Perkins Councilmember Bowers Councilmember Monson Councilmember Turk Those voting NAY NONE Constituting all members thereof, Mayor Lyman declared the motion carried. Council left a closed session and entered open session at 8:05 p.m. 7. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Monson moved to adjourn. Councilmember Perkins seconded the motion. Mayor Lyman repeated the motion and asked for discussion. Hearing none, he called for a vote. Voting was as follows: Those voting AYE Councilmember Perkins Councilmember Bowers Councilmember Monson Councilmember Turk Those voting NAY NONE Constituting all members thereof, Mayor Lyman declared the motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:06 p.m.

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Meeting Location

50 W 100 S
Blanding, 84511
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Contact Name

Pratt Redd

Contact Email

predd@blanding-ut.gov

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March 27, 2019 08:35 AM

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