GRAND COUNTY
CHANGE IN FORM OF GOVERNMENT
STUDY COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
Grand County Council Chambers
125 East Center Street, Moab, Utah
AGENDA
Friday, October 18, 2019
12:00 p.m.
Call to Order (Chairperson Stocks)
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Minutes (Secretary Till)
A. September 27, 2019 (Study Committee Regular Meeting)
General Reports
B. Report on State Legislative Committee Meeting schedule (Attorney Gavin Anderson)
Community Outreach and Possible Action (none)
Citizens to Be Heard
Presentations (none)
General Business- Action Items- Discussion and Consideration of:
C. Approving a process for issuing an amended Optional Plan (Chairperson Stocks)
D. Correcting the 'Council interference with the executive' section of the submitted Optional Plan titled 'Section 2.12 - Prohibitions' (Attorney Gavin Anderson)
E. Correcting the 'Election date' section of the submitted Optional Plan titled 'Section 5.02 - Adoption Vote' (Attorney Gavin Anderson)
F. Correcting the 'Removal from office' section of the submitted Optional Plan titled 'Section 5.04 - Prior Optional Plan' (Attorney Gavin Anderson)
G. Discussion on policy decision and approving changes to proposed summary of recommended Legislative action to ultimately be sent to members of the State Legislature regarding 2018 House Bill 224 as it relates to the State-mandated change in Grand County's form of government (Attorney Gavin Anderson)
Consent Agenda- Action Items (none)
Discussion Items (none)
Discussion and Possible Action on Study Strategy (none)
Public Hearings- Possible Action Items (none)
Future Considerations
Closed Session(s) (if necessary)
Adjournment
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION DURING PUBLIC MEETINGS. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals with special needs requests wishing to attend Change of Form of Government Study Committee 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
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.
At the Change of Form of Government Study Committee 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.
Requests for inclusion on an agenda and supporting documentation must be received forty-eight (48) hours prior to a regular or special Change of Form of Government Study Committee Meeting, subject to the Chair's authorization. Information relative to these meetings/hearings may be obtained at the Grand County Council's Office, 125 East Center Street, Moab, Utah and at www.grandcountyutah.net; (435) 259-1346.
A Change of Form of Government Study Committee 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. For more information: www.grandcountyutah.net/change. Email: studycommittee@grandcountyutah.net
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION DURING PUBLIC MEETINGS. 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