Tooele City Council Business Meeting Minutes

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1 Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2014 Time: 7:00 p.m. Place: Tooele City Hall, Council Chambers 90 North Main Street, Tooele Utah Council Members Present: Brad Pratt, Chair Scott Wardle Dave McCall Steve Pruden Debbie Winn Tooele City Council Business Meeting Minutes City Employees Present: Mayor Patrick Dunlavy Roger Baker, City Attorney Glenn Caldwell, Finance Director Michelle Pitt, City Recorder Lisa Carpenter, Deputy Recorder Jim Bolser, Public Works and Community Development Director Chief Ron Kirby, Chief of Police Paul Hansen, City Engineer Heidi Peterson, Communities That Care Director Minutes prepared by Elisa Jenkins Chairman Pratt called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 1. Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Wardle. 2. Roll Call Brad Pratt, Present Scott Wardle, Present Dave McCall, Present Steve Pruden, Present Debbie Winn, Present 3. Communities That Care: Celebrating 10 years with Tooele City, Date & Programs Update Presented by Heidi Peterson, Communities That Care Director 1 P age Tooele City Council 05/07/14

2 Ms. Peterson explained that the Communities that Care Program was adopted into Tooele City ten years ago. She said that Milo Berry helped get the program started in the City. She said that Tooele City is known throughout the Country and the State for the work that they do with the Communities that Care program. She thanked the Mayor, the City Council, Chief Kirby and the Superintendents past and present of the Tooele School District, for their support and vision of this program. Ms. Peterson recognized the CTC Board Members, Key Leaders, Workgroup Members, Guiding Good Choices facilitators, Guiding Good Choices students, and Rotary Club Members in the audience for all that they do to help this program. She also recognized Allison McCoy, Communities that Care Working Board Chair. Ms. Peterson recognized Stacy Smart and Sandy Medina who work with her in facilitating this program. Ms. Peterson presented a power point presentation to the Council and the audience. A copy of the presentation is attached to the minutes as Exhibit A. Ms. Peterson stated that at the end of the Lions Quest unit in the elementary schools the students were required to complete a project and if their project scored 80% or above they were entered into a drawing for a Kindle Fire. Rylee Anderson from Settlement Canyon Elementary won the Lions Quest Drawing. Rylee presented her project to the audience. Ms. Peterson also stated that the Rotary Club has been collaborating with the Communities that Care program and she invited Karlene Wells and Denise McArthur to come forward and she explained that they received a grant from the health department and they decided to help with the marketing efforts of the Guiding Good Choices classes. The top two elementary schools and the top junior high who has the most parents attend the Guiding Good Choices classes will receive $750 for their school. They have also produced a commercial that will play at the Motor Vu Drive Inn which will feature Danica Olsen. Ms. Peterson showed the commercial to the audience and then turned the time over to Mayor Dunlavy. 4. Mayor s Community Youth Recognition Awards Presented by Mayor Patrick Dunlavy, Chief Ron Kirby, and Heidi Peterson Mayor Dunlavy said that the Communities that Care Program is very important to Tooele City and the City Council. He thanked Ms. Peterson and her staff for the great work that they do. He also acknowledged Chief Ron Kirby and his officers because the officers work with the kids in the schools. He is also grateful for Milo Berry in helping get the Communities that Care program started. He said that this program was started through a grant through the University of Washington and when the grant ran out the City decided to take over the program. The City Council decided to make the investment in the community because they feel that there is nothing more important than the youth and their families in the community. He has been grateful to be the Mayor during this time with this program in place. He encouraged everyone to learn more about the Communities that Care program. He thanked everyone for coming to this meeting and encouraged everyone to attend the Guiding Good Choices classes. He said that this award is very important and he is proud to present this award to these students. Ms. Peterson said that research shows that when you recognize kids it helps them succeed. Since the Communities that Care program was started they have recognized about 1,500 students with the Mayor s Community Recognition Awards. She explained that the students receiving this 2 P age Tooele City Council 05/07/14

3 award will receive a backpack filled with donations from various businesses in the community and she thanked those businesses for their donations. Ms. Peterson then presented the Mayor s Community Recognition Award to the following students: Brandon Vorwaller, Copper Canyon Elementary Tyson Vorwaller, Harris Elementary Jordan Judd, Harris Elementary Anastasea Maxwell, Settlement Canyon Elementary Lindsay Argyle, Clarke Johnsen Junior High Kaylee Castillo, Clarke Johnsen Junior High Ms. Peterson congratulated these students for their hard work in their families and the community. Mayor Dunlavy asked the students to stand and he recognized them and congratulated them again for receiving this this award. He thanked the teachers for the important role they play in the Communities that Care program. He also recognized the families for the important role they play in these young people s lives. A brief recess was taken for a picture with the Mayor, City Council, and the recipients of this award. Chairman Pratt also thanked Mayor Dunlavy and others who have been involved in the Communities that Care Program. 5. Public Comment Period Chairman Pratt invited anyone from the public who would like to come forward and address the Council to please do so. Sandra Hadlock of Tooele addressed the Council. She said she was here on behalf of the Tooele Running Club. Ms. Hadlock thanked the Council for their support of the Boston Marathon Memorial Run in April. She is looking forward to working with the different community organizations in the future. Charlie Roberts of Tooele addressed the Council. Mr. Roberts thanked the Mayor for his help with the Boston Marathon Memorial Run. They had around 200 people participate in this run. He is grateful to have the Skyline Park. He remembered a time that they didn t think they would have a park in the south east section of Tooele. He thanked the Council and the Mayor for their support. Eric Gumbrecht, of Tooele addressed the Council. Mr. Gumbrecht is concerned about the crosswalk at 520 East 1000 North. He said that this crosswalk has been problematic. He stated that many people do not stop at this crosswalk, and when cars do stop other cars go around them; 3 P age Tooele City Council 05/07/14

4 which is very dangerous. He has been trying to think of good solution and suggested that the reflective flags might help and be less than $50 to implement. He also suggested maybe putting lines on the road to show one lane so other cars do not go around. He is concerned about the safety of people trying to cross at this location. Shirley Beagley, of Tooele addressed the Council. She said that she would like to see some kind of spring clean-up program in the City where residents could dispose of extra yard materials. Chairman Pratt closed the public comment period at 8:00 p.m. 6. Resolution A Resolution of the Tooele City Council Appointing Adam Allen to the Administrative Control Board of the North Tooele City Special Service District Presented by Debbie Winn Councilwoman Winn stated that she has been asked by Chairman Pratt to serve as an advisory board member of the North Tooele City Special Service District (NTCSSD). She said that she meets with them on a monthly basis and she is impressed with the dedication of the people serving on the board. There is a vacancy on the board and she has spoken with the other board members and they recommend Adam Alan to serve on the Administrative Control Board of the NTCSSD. She supports them in their decision. Councilman McCall moved to approve Resolution Councilwoman Winn seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Councilman Pruden, Aye, Councilman Wardle, Aye, Chairman Pratt recognized and thanked Heidi Peterson for the work that she does with the Communities that Care Program. He said that the Council appreciates Ms. Peterson and her staff. 7. Resolution A Resolution of the Tooele City Council Amending Animal Control Dog and Cate Licensing Fees Presented by Police Chief Ron Kirby Chief Kirby explained that this resolution proposes a change in fees to license dogs and cats in Tooele City. The purpose of these changes is to round off the amounts charged to make cash transactions more convenient for citizens as well as the staff members. It will also make the fees gender neutral. He noted for example a female dog was $22.50 and it will change to $ A neutered cat would go from $4.75 to $5.00. Chairman Pratt noted that the licensing fees in Tooele City are lower than other cities in the state. 4 P age Tooele City Council 05/07/14

5 Councilwoman Winn moved to approve Resolution Chairman Pratt seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Councilman Pruden, Aye, Councilman Wardle, Aye, 8. Ordinance An Ordinance of the Tooele City Council Amending City Code Chapter 2-3 Regarding Planning Commission Member appointments and Removals Presented by Roger Baker Mr. Baker said that studying the state code, city charter and city code regarding the Planning Commission he discovered that state code requires that local ordinances of Planning Commissions have provisions for the appointment of Commissioners as well as a provision for the removal of Commissioners. He said that the city s code has a provision for the appointment of Commissioners but does not have a provision of the removal of Commissioners. He is presenting for the Council s vote a remedy for the gap in the city code, a very short and simple procedure for the removal of Commissioners. He said that Tooele City is unique in the appointment of the Planning Commission because some members are appointed by the Mayor and some are appointed by the City Council. It is proposed that those Commissioners who are appointed by Mayor would be removed by Mayor and those Commissioners appointed by the City Council would be removed by the City Council. The Commissioners would be removed by cause and there are examples of cause given in the ordinance including unprofessional conduct, dishonesty, abusive behavior, conflicts of interests that are not resolved after notice, criminal acts, and malfeasance in office. Malfeasance in office is an old principle that is not defined in the statutes it in in the case law if it ever came up. State law requires the City to have this provision. Councilman Pruden thanked Mr. Baker for his work to make the City in compliance with this ordinance. Councilman Pruden moved to approve Ordinance Councilman McCall seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Councilman Pruden, Aye, Councilman Wardle, Aye, 9. Ordinance An Ordinance of the Tooele City Council Amending City Code Regarding Business License Inspections Presented by Roger Baker Councilman Wardle moved to table Ordinance Councilman Pruden seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Councilman Pruden, Aye, Councilman Wardle, Aye, 10. Tooele Boulevard Roadway Dedication Plat Presented by Jim Bolser 5 P age Tooele City Council 05/07/14

6 Mr. Bolser said that as the Council is aware the City is actively under construction of a road extension for Tooele Boulevard through the corridor of properties owned by Tooele City, the school district and Utah State University for the Research and Development area of the community. The road has been under construction for about two months and should be completed in July. Tooele Boulevard currently ends at the CLC building. This road is to pioneer a new corridor for the road to continue south and as well as to extend 700 south west to where the two roads meet. This is a great thing for the community. This is a major first step with the assistance of Randy Sant, the City Council, Mr. Hansen, the Mayor, Mr. Baker and Mr. Caldwell to bring all these assets together. This plat will carve out the road and make it a public road separate from the City s property as well as Utah State University s property. The plat has received a unanimous positive recommendation from the Planning Commission. The plat contains an easement on the west side of Tooele Boulevard where the dry utilities will be placed along the roadside and Utah State University will have a similar easement on the east side of the road. The sewer line for Tooele Boulevard is complete as well as the storm drain. The construction company is currently underway with the water line. This plat will dedicate this road to public use. Councilman Wardle moved to approve the Tooele Boulevard Roadway Dedication Plat. Councilman McCall seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Councilman Pruden, Aye, Councilman Wardle, Aye, Councilman McCall, Aye, Councilwoman Winn, Aye, and Chairman Pratt, Aye. 11. Minutes: April 16, 2014 Chairman Pratt moved to approve the Tooele City Council Minutes for the meetings held April 16, 2014 presented. Councilwoman Winn seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Councilman Pruden, Aye, Councilman Wardle, Aye, Councilman McCall, Aye, Councilwoman Winn, Aye, and Chairman Pratt, Aye. 12. Invoices Ms. Pitt stated that there are no invoices to present. 13. Adjourn Councilman Wardle moved to adjourn the meeting. Councilman Pruden seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Councilman Pruden, Aye, Councilman Wardle, Aye, The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. The content of the minutes is not intended, nor are they submitted, as a verbatim transcription of the meeting. These minutes are a brief overview of what occurred at the meeting. Approved this 4 th day of June P age Tooele City Council 05/07/14

7 Brad Pratt, Chair Tooele City Council 7 P age Tooele City Council 05/07/14