Grand County Council Chambers 125 East Center Street, Moab, Utah
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GRAND COUNTY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Grand County Council Chambers 125 East Center Street, Moab, Utah AGENDA Tuesday, May 7, 2013 4:00 p.m. Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Minutes (Diana Carroll, Clerk/Auditor) A. March 29, 2013 (Joint City/County Council Meeting) B. April 2, 2013 (County Council Meeting) C. April 5, 2013 (Special Meeting: Council Administrative Workshop) D. April 9, 2013 (Special Meeting: Council Administrative Workshop) E. April 16, 2013 (County Council Meeting) F. April 17, 2013 (Special Meeting: Council Administrative Workshop) G. April 30, 2013 (Special Meeting: Council Administrative Workshop) Ratification of Payment of Bills Elected Official Reports Council Administrator Report Department Head Reports H. 2012 Annual Travel Council Report (Marian DeLay, Executive Director, Moab Area Travel Council) Agency Reports Citizens to Be Heard Presentations I. Presentation of 2013 Grand County, Utah Silver Bowl Award for Exemplary Volunteer Work (Saina Carey, Silver Bowl Committee Chairman) J. Presentation on American Lands Council Growth and Community Involvement (Kane County Commissioner Doug Heaton) Discussion Items K. Discussion of Local Business Letter to Congressman Bishop Regarding Proposed Public Lands Bill (Colin Fryer, Red Cliffs Lodge; Scott Guzman Newton, Poison Spider Bike Shop; Doug Sorenson, Portal RV; and Ashley Korenblat, Western Spirit Cycling) L. Discussion on Sending Requests for Proposals to Energy Services Companies (ESCO’s) to Provide Budget-Neutral Energy Efficiency Improvements to County Buildings (Ruth Dillon, Council Administrator) M. Calendar Items and Public Notices (KaLeigh Welch, Council Office Coordinator) General Business- Action Items N. Approving Bid Award for the Installation of High Density Mineral Bond Seal and Striping on Selected Portions of Grand County’s Paved Pathways (Bill Jackson, Roads Supervisor) O. Adopting Proposed Resolution for a Replat of Lots 6 & 7 of the Moab Country Club Estates Subdivision (Community Development Representative) 5/3/13 Page 1 of 2 P. Approving Contract Award for Professional Fireworks Display on Independence Day (Ruth Dillon, Council Administrator) Consent Agenda- Action Items Q. Approving SITLA License Agreement Right of Entry No. 5880 for Land Access for the 4th of July Fireworks Show R. Approving Chair’s Signature on a Grant Application to Be Submitted under MAP-21’s “Federal Lands Access Program” for Leveraged Funding for Road Improvements on the LaSal Loop Road S. Adopting Proposed Resolution for the Council-Approved Grand County Noxious Weed Control Policy T. Approving Proposed Memorandum of Understanding Between the Bureau of Land Management and Grand County for Sharing a Microwave and Telecommunications Facility at the Emergency Operations Center Public Hearings- Possible Action Items General Council Reports Future Considerations Closed Session(s) (if necessary) Adjourn At the Grand County Council 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 each 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. All persons, upon being recognized by the Chair, shall advance to the podium, state their full name and address, whom they represent, and their subject matter. No person shall interrupt legislative proceedings. Requests for inclusion on an agenda and supporting documentation must be received by 5:00 PM on the Wednesday prior to a regular Council Meeting and forty-eight (48) hours prior to any Special Council Meeting. Information relative to these meetings/hearings may be obtained at the Grand County Council’s Office, 125 East Center Street, Moab, Utah; (435) 259-1346. Those 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. Requests, or any questions or comments can be communicated to: (435) 259-1346. T.D.D. (Telecommunication Device for the Deaf) calls can be answered at: (435) 259-1346. 5/3/13 Page 2 of 2 4/9/2013 GRAND COUNTY COUNCIL Special Meeting 125 East Center Street Moab, Utah March 29, 2013 The Grand County Council met in Special Session on the above date in the Grand County Council Chambers of the Courthouse located at 125 East Center Street, Moab, Utah. The meeting was called to order by Chair Gene Ciarus at 11:30 a.m. In attendance were Council Members Gene Ciarus, Patricia Holyoak, Rory Paxman, Lynn Jackson and Elizabeth Tubbs along with Grand County Clerk/Auditor Diana Carroll and Council Administrator Ruth Dillon. Council Members Jim Nyland and Ken Ballantyne were absent. Joint Meeting: A. Update and Discussion on Health Care Financing Discussion occurred regarding the possibility of Grand County implementing a sales tax for a county owned facility and the possibility of pursuing ownership of the Canyonlands Care Center. B. Update on Millcreek Drive/Highway 191 Funding Donna Metzler suggested drafting a cooperative agreement to insure funds are in place for 2016 – 2017 to allow for construction of the Millcreek Drive and Highway 191 intersection. ADJOURN The meeting adjourned at 12:40 p.m. Grand County Council Chair ATTEST: Diana Carroll Grand County Clerk/Auditor 5/3/13 Page 1 of 1 4/9/2013 GRAND COUNTY COUNCIL Grand County Council Chambers 125 East Center Street, Moab, Utah April 2, 2013 The Grand County Council met in regular session on the above date in the Council Chambers of the Grand County Courthouse located at 125 East Center Street, Moab, Utah. Chairman Gene Ciarus called the Afternoon Session of the Council Meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. In attendance were Council Members Gene Ciarus, Elizabeth Tubbs, Lynn Jackson, Rory Paxman, Jim Nyland and Patricia Holyoak along with Grand County Clerk/Auditor Diana Carroll and Council Administrator Ruth Dillon. Council Member Ken Ballantyne was absent. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Marvin Day. Approval of Minutes (Diana Carroll, Clerk/Auditor) A. March 19, 2013 (County Council Meeting) MOTION: Motion by Council Member Jim Nyland to approve minutes of the March 19, 2013 Council Meeting. Motion seconded by Council Member Patricia Holyoak carried 6 – 0. B. March 26, 2013 (Special Meeting: Council Administrative Workshop) MOTION: Motion by Council Member Jim Nyland to approve minutes of the March 26, 2013 Council Meeting. Motion seconded by Council Member Patricia Holyoak carried 6 – 0. Council Member Ballantyne arrived at 4:05 p.m. Approval of Payment of Bills MOTION: Motion by Council Member Patricia Holyoak to approve payment of bills presented in the amount of $918,488.23. Accounts payable check numbers 78049 – 78210 totaling $753,986.02 and payroll in the amount of $164,502.21 confirming all bills presented were within budgeted appropriations. Motion seconded by Council Member Jim Nyland carried with a 7 – 0 roll call vote. Council Administrator Report Ruth Dillon reported that she toured the emergency operations during the Easter Jeep Safari. Department Head Reports C. 2012 Facilities Maintenance Report (Marvin Day, Facilities Supervisor) Facilities Supervisor Marvin Day gave a report of 2012 activities in the Maintenance Department. Agency Reports D. Public Defender Semi-Annual Report (Don Torgerson, Chiara & Torgerson, PLLC) Grand County’s Public Defender Don Torgerson, Chiara & Torgerson, gave a report of cases appointed for District, Justice and Juvenile Court. Presentations E. Presentation on Grand Conservation District Resource Assessment (Kara Dohrenwend, Chairman, Grand Conservation District) Chair of the Grand Conservation District, Kara Dohrenwend presented the Grand County Resource Needs Assessment. The Grand Conservation District has developed this resource assessment with the goal that conservation efforts in the county address the most important local resource needs. F. Presentation on American Potash, LLC Plans for Exploration Drilling and Discussion on Potash Resources in Grand County (Del Fortner, American Potash, LLC) Dale Fordner returned with a follow-up presentation from a previous Council Meeting regarding exploration drilling and potash resources in Grand County. Discussion Items G. Calendar Items and Public Notices (KaLeigh Welch, Council Office Coordinator) General Business- Action Items Page 1 of 3 4/9/2013 H. Approving Proposed Letter of Agreement and Proposed Hourly Rate Increase for Alternate Conflict Public and Conflict Parental Defenders, from $60 Per Hour to $75 Per Hour (Danalee Gerber, Civil Executive Assistant/Prosecutorial Assistant, County Attorney’s Office and Ruth Dillon, Council Administrator) MOTION: Motion by Council Member Ken Ballantyne to approve the proposed Letter of Agreement, to include the rate increase from $60 per hour to $70 per hour, for the Alternate Conflict Public Defenders and Conflict Parental Defenders and authorize the Chair to sign all associated documents. Motion seconded by Council Member Elizabeth Tubbs carried 7 – 0. I. Approving Proposed Resolution Approving a Conditional Use Permit for a Helium Processing Facility Located off I-70 at Exit 227 approximately 4.3 Miles West of the Utah/Colorado Border (Krissie Braun, Community Development Director) MOTION: Motion by Council Member Jim Nyland to approve the Conditional