MARRIOTT-SLATERVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
1570 West 400 North
Thursday, June 15, 2023 - 6:30 P.M.
Council Members Present:
Dennis Illum, President
Vice-pres. Erin Holley
Rob Smout
Dee Christoffersen
Brad Slater
Council Present Electronically:
Excused:
Mayor and Staff:
Scott Van Leeuwen, Mayor
Bill Morris, City Administrator
Dana Spencer, City Recorder
Marilyn Draper, Clerk
Brent Hales, Finance Officer
Trent Meyerhoffer, Director
Zack Loveland, Director
Visitors: Cassie Joiner, Paedyn Knight, Rylee Keisel, Garrison Selman, John Newhall, Raeshelle Larsen, Wade Barrus, Jordan Siebert, Lisa Thaller, KJ Irwin, Ben Clayton, Luke Clayton, Sarah Holley, Zack Steogar, Miley Kranendonk, Hunter Kranendonk.
1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance.
Pres. Illum called the meeting to order at 6:31 PM, and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
2. Discussion/action on minutes.
Motion by Mr. Slater to approve the minutes from May 18, 2023, seconded by Mr. Smout. Vote called and passed unanimously.
3. Review of Business Licenses:
a. Scooter's Coffee, 1085 West 12th Street.
b. Kum & Go 2521, 1865 West 400 North.
c. White Cloud, 1545 South 1100 West.
Motion by Vice-pres. Holley to approve these Business Licenses, seconded by Mr. Smout. Vote called and passed unanimously.
4. Presentation: Fremont FFA and FHA.
Cassie Joyner, Fremont FFA Advisor, explained the purpose of the FFA is to develop citizenship, leadership, responsibility and life skills of youth by providing opportunities for them. Cassie requested a donation of $1,000.00 from the City. Mr. Morris stated the City would talk about it and let her know what was decided.
Paedyn Knight, Rylee Keisel, and Garrison Selman, Fremont FFA officers, introduced themselves and shared what they have learned from being involved in FFA.
Marriott-Slaterville Youth Council introduced themselves and were asked by the FFA officers and advisor of the Fremont FFA Chapter to help recruit more youth to participate in the FFA and FHA programs.
5. Discussion/action on Resolution intending to adjust boundary with Farr West City.
Mr. Morris explained to the Council that Marriott-Slaterville City and Farr West would like to adjust a common boundary line near the former Wahlquist Seminary building.
Motion by Mr. Smout to approve Resolution 2023-G to set a Public Hearing on August 17, 2023, seconded by Mr. Christoffersen. All in favor, none opposed.
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Slater - Aye
Mr. Christoffersen - Aye
Mr. Smout - Aye
Vice-pres. Holley - Aye
Pres. Illum - Aye
Vote passed unanimously.
6. Public Hearing: Resolution adopting a property exchange for Parcel 150610048 owned by Weber County in exchange for Parcel 150410028 owned by the City.
The City desires to exchange Parcel 150610048 owned by Weber County for Parcel 150410028 owned by the City. A Public Hearing will be held August 17, 2023.
Motion by Mr. Slater to close the Public Meeting and open a Public Hearing.
Motion seconded by Mr. Smout. .
Motion approved.
Raeshelle Larsen, resident, asked the Council if all residents and land owners close to the proximity of Parcel 150610048 and Parcel 150410028 were notified of the exchange of property. Mr. Morris indicated the Utah State Code was followed.
Pres. Illum proceeded to the next Public Hearing item on the agenda.
7. Public Hearing: Resolution amending the FY 2022-23 Marriott-Slaterville City, Marriott-Slaterville Community Reinvestment Agency, Marriott-Slaterville Housing Authority, and Pioneer Special Service District budgets in accordance with UCA §10-6-127, §17B-1-607, and §17C-1-602.
Mr. Hales reviewed the FY 2022-23 Amended Budget.
Mr. Christoffersen inquired about Class C Expenditures and Mr. Hales explained that these expenditures were not in the budget last year and that is why we needed to amend the budget.
No Public Comments were offered.
Mr. Illum preceded to the next public hearing item on the agenda.
8. Public Hearing: Resolution adopting the FY 2023-24 final budget for City, Agency, Housing Authority and Special Service District in accordance with UCA §10-6-113, §17B-1-607, and §17C-1-601.5.
Mr. Morris presented a power point informing the Council of the process and time frame of the budget and the audit.
No public comments were received.
Motion by Vice-pres. Holley to close the Public Hearing and re-open a Public Meeting. Seconded by Mr. Smout.
9. Discussion/action on public hearings.
Mr. Christoffersen asked for clarification of the benefit to the City from the Parcel exchange and who pays for the surveying. Mr. Morris clarified that the parcel being exchanged is in the flood plain area and the City will be able to control what can be built in that area. Marriott-Slaterville will pay for the survey.
Motion by Vice-pres. Holley to approve Resolution 2023-H to exchange property with Weber County. Seconded by Mr. Slater.
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Slater - Aye
Mr. Christoffersen - Aye
Mr. Smout - Aye
Vice-pres. Holley - Aye
Pres. Illum - Aye
Vote passed unanimously.
Motion by Mr. Slater to approve Resolution 2023-I for the FY 2022-23 Amended Budget. Seconded by Vice-pres. Holley.
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Slater - Aye
Mr. Christoffersen - Aye
Mr. Smout - Aye
Vice-pres. Holley - Aye
Pres. Illum - Aye
Vote passed unanimously.
Motion by Mr. Smout to approve Resolution 2023-J for the FY 2023-24 Final Budget. Seconded by Mr. Slater.
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Slater - Aye
Mr. Christoffersen - Aye
Mr. Smout - Aye
Vice-pres. Holley - Aye
Pres. Illum - Aye
Vote passed unanimously.
10. Discussion/action on allotments for:
a. Verkada Surveillance and Security System.
b. Les Olsen Copy Machine.
c. Motorola Emergency Communications Equipment.
Mr. Meyerhoffer commented that last month there were questions he couldn't answer about the
Verkada system, so he invited Verkada representatives to come to our meeting and answer any questions the Council had about this system.
Lisa Thaller, Verkada Representative, answered questions from the Council.
Mr. Smout asked about the storage on the camera and what would happen if the camera was stolen and all the footage lost. Lisa explained storage and said data is stored for 30 days.
Mr. Morris informed the Council that the City purchased our current copy machine in 2019. As a copy machine is aging it requires repairs. The City received a bid for repairs from Les Olson in the amount of $4,155.00. A new copy machine will cost $5,472.18. Staff recommended rather than repairing the existing machine we should purchase a new one.
Mr. Loveland informed the Council that during the flood season this spring it was brought to the staff's attention that the City does not have an emergency communication radio. During emergency events regular communication channels may be overwhelmed or out of service. The radio that is being requested to purchase will allow City staff to communicate with surrounding entities during emergency events. The bid for this system is $3,212.71 and will be paid for from the Emergency Management Expenses Fund. Mr. Loveland recommended that the City Council approve this expenditure for an emergency radio.
Motion by Mr. Smout to approve funds for Verkada Surveillance and Security System,
Les Olsen Copy Machine, and Motorola Emergency Communications Equipment. Seconded by Mr. Slater.
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Slater - Aye
Mr. Christoffersen - Aye
Mr. Smout - Aye
Vice-pres. Holley - Aye
Pres. Illum - Aye
Vote passed unanimously.
11. Discussion/action on Ordinance amending uses in Commercial Zones.
Mr. Morris stated the City finds it necessary to update its land use ordinances in order to meet the challenges presented by development. The City desires to clarify certain uses in the Commercial Zone to aid development with conformance to the General Plan.
Motion by Vice-pres. Holley, seconded by Mr. Christoffersen to approve Ordinance 2023-06.
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Slater - Aye
Mr. Christoffersen - Aye
Mr. Smout - Aye
Vice-pres. Holley - Aye
Pres. Illum - Aye
Vote passed unanimously.
12. Updates and Event Planning:
a. Fourth of July.
b. Garden Market.
c. September 16th - Harvest Festival/Family Dinner.
Dana Spencer reviewed staff and Council responsibilities for the July 4th Celebration. Mr. Smout was concerned that Mr. Morris was the only one handling the money and it should be two (2) deep for security reasons. Mr. Morris reported that Brent Hales is the second person. Mr. Smout would like it noted that Brent be added to the list.
13. Officer reports and legislative oversight.
Mayor Van Leeuwen complimented the staff on being proactive while dealing with the flood control. Weber Fire Board complimented him on how well the staff was proactive with the flood control.
Vice pres. Holley is grateful for those who are organizing the July 4th Celebration and thanked them for their hard work.
Mr. Smout thanked the staff that when there are questions they cannot answer they invite the vendors such as Verkada representatives to come and answers questions.
Mr. Illum reminded the Council that if they see anything in the City that needs attention to please inform City staff so they can respond to them.
14. Adjourn.
Being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 7:57 PM.
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify Dana Spencer at 801-627-1919.