Month 1996-1 January


Meeting of 1996-1-04 Regular Meeting

MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD JANUARY 04, 1996

The Council of Heber City, Wasatch County, Utah, met in regular session Thursday, January 04, 1996, in the City Council Chambers in Heber City, Utah.
Present:        Mayor            Scott W. Wright
    
            Council Members    Bob Morris                                                         Harris Parcell                                                     Robert Giles                
                        Terry Lange
                        H. John Rogers
Also Present:        City Recorder        Mark K. Anderson
            Chief of Police    Jimmy Joel Matthews    
            Wasatch Wave        Tom Noffsinger                

Others Attending: Verl Tolley,Colleen Tolley, Perry Rose, Janis Rogers, Alison Rogers, Matthew Rogers, David Rogers, and Steve Amsbaugh.

Pledge of Allegiance: Councilman Morris

Prayer: Councilman Lange

SWEARING IN OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS: Mayor Wright noted the first item of business is to swear in the elected Councilmembers. Mark Anderson, City Recorder, swore in Councilman Robert Giles, Councilman Terry Wm. Lange and Councilman H. John Rogers.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Referring to the December 21, 1995 minutes, Mayor Wright asked if the Council had made a motion concerning the agreement to be entered into with Wasatch County regarding the installation of curb and gutter at the Justice Center. It was agreed that no motion had been made. Councilman Parcell moved the minutes of the meeting held December 21, 1995, be approved as presented. Councilman Lange made the second. Voting AYE: Bob, Harris, Robert, Terry and John. None opposed.

Councilman Parcell requested the minutes reflect that the Council meeting was being held on the night of the Utah Centennial.

ASSIGNMENT OF COUNCIL RESPONSIBILITIES: Mayor Wright noted he had visited with the Council and most members were happy with their assignments. Mayor Wright requested that Councilman Rogers be responsible for the supervision of the Parks/Cemetery Department. Mayor Wright noted that Robert Morris had been made the General Manager of Heber Light and Power and with Councilman Morris being his father he recommended that Councilman Giles replace Councilman Morris on the Heber Light and Power board. It was noted Councilman Morris had served on the Heber Light and Power board for ten years.

Councilman Lange moved Councilman Giles be appointed to replace Councilman Morris on the Heber Light and Power board. Councilman Giles made the second. Voting AYE: Bob, Harris, Robert, Terry and John. None opposed.

Mayor Wright indicated a Mayor Pro-tempore could be elected at each Council meeting he was absent from or the Mayor Pro-tempore could be elected at this time to serve in his absence at' all meetings. Mayor Wright noted he would prefer the Mayor Pro-tempore be elected at this time. It was noted Councilman Giles had been serving as Mayor Pro-tempore. Councilman Parcell moved Councilman Giles be elected as Mayor Pro-tempore. Councilman Morris made the second. Voting AYE: Bob, Harris, Robert, Terry and John. None opposed.

Mayor Wright stepped down from the Chair of the meeting due to a potential conflict of interest.

Mayor Pro-tempore Giles noted that the terms of Councilman Parcell and Councilman Morris expired on December 31, 1995 as board members of the Heber Valley Special Service District. It was noted Councilman Morris had filled the remaining term of Keith Jacobson. Councilman Giles recommended that Councilman Morris and Councilman Lange be appointed to serve on the Heber Valley Special Service District Board. Councilman Lange made the motion. Councilman Parcell made the second. Voting AYE: Bob,
Harris, Robert, Terry and John. None opposed.

Mayor Wright returned to Chair the meeting.

APPOINTMENT OF APPOINTED OFFICIALS: Mayor Wright proposed that the following persons be appointed:

            Name                        Position    
    Mark K. Anderson                Recorder/Finance Director
    Jimmy Joel Matthews                Chief of Police
    Nioma Duke                    Treasurer
    Bret McPhie                    Public Works Director
    James J. Smedley                City Attorney

Councilman Lange questioned if James Smedley had a conflict of interest because he was providing services to MCM Engineering. Discussion. Mayor Wright recommended that Mr. Smedley file a conflict of interest form to be placed in his personnel file. Councilman Morris moved that the noted persons be re-appointed. Councilman Lange made the second. Voting AYE: Bob, Harris, Robert, Terry and John. None opposed.

STEVE AMSBAUGH, SUMMIT LAND - PETITIONING FOR AMENDMENT OF AUTUM/W MEADOWS SUBDIVISION PLAT TO CREATE TWIN HOME LOTS: Mayor Wright noted a letter from George Brandel had been received requesting the amendment of the Autumn Meadows Subdivision Plat to create twin home lots. He noted legal council and the State Code indicate that a public hearing is not required as Summit Land is the sole owner of the subdivision. Councilman Lange noted the Planning Commission was pleased with the project. Councilman Giles questioned why some of the twin home lots were 20 feet wider than others. Steve noted the developer had initially done this because of the parking setback requirements. He noted that they had determined that it was not necessary. Discussion. Mark Anderson noted the City Council was the approval body for the plat amendment and that the Planning Commission did not need to sign the amended plat. Councilman Lange moved that the Autumn Meadows Subdivision plat be amended as proposed. Councilman Morris made the second. Voting AYE: Bob, Harris, Robert, Terry and John. None opposed.

REVIEW PROPOSED COUNTY IMPACT FEES: Councilman Giles noted he was serving on a committee that had been formed at the Council of Governments meeting to work with the County on their proposed impact fees. Councilman Giles noted the County wanted to impose the impact fees on all lots. He noted he had met with Bob Mathis and Mr. Rosenthal, who drafted to proposed impact fees, and told them which impact fees the City would be willing to participate in. He stated he indicated to the committee that the City was unwilling to collect the road and jail administration impact fee. However, he indicated the City is willing to participate in the parks and recreation and county wide fire protection fees. He noted he was going to meet with the group again and present the fees in January at the Council of Governments meeting. Mark Anderson questioned how the collection of the County park and recreation impact fees would mesh with the fees Heber City is currently collecting for parks. Discussion. Councilman Rogers stated he could support the City collecting the proposed fee if the City retained the amount they are currently collecting and only remit the difference. Discussion. It was noted some flexibility needs to built in if the City impact fees change.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS: Councilman Giles noted no federal funding had been approved for airport projects yet.

APPROVAL OF WARRANTS: Councilman Morris moved the warrants be approved as presented. Councilman Parcell made the second. Voting AYE: Bob, Harris, Robert, Terry and John. None opposed.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.


(01/04/1996, Approved, 01/18/1996)