IRON COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING January 8, 2007 Minutes of the Iron County Commission meeting convened at 9:00 a.m. January 8, 2007 in Commission Chambers at the Iron County Courthouse, Parowan, Utah. Officers in attendance included: Wayne A. Smith Commission Chairman Lois L. Bulloch Commissioner Alma L. Adams Commissioner Scott F. Garrett County Attorney David I. Yardley County Clerk SYNOPSIS : APPROVAL OF MINUTES December 15, 2006 ....................................1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES December 28, 2006 ....................................1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES December 21, 2006 ....................................1 APPROVAL OF WARRANTS & ADJOURN.......................................7 BLM REPORT AND INTRODUCTIONS ..........................................6 DONATION OF PROPERTY IN SUMMIT TO THE LDS CHURCH . 7 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ..................................................6 ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORTS ...............................................2 PERSONNEL MATTERS.......................................................5 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ....................................................1 PRAIRIE DOG MATTERS ENTERIX............................................6 PUBLIC HEARING AGRICULTURAL PROTECTION AREA . 4, 5 PUBLIC HEARING ZONE CHANGE ............................................4 RECOGNITION AWARDS .....................................................6 REORGANIZE COMMISSION AND DESIGNATE ASSIGNMENTS . 2 RESTAURANT TAX BOARD...................................................6 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE : Those assembled were led in the pledge of allegiance by Lois Bulloch. APPROVAL OF MINUTES December 28, 2006 : Minutes of the Iron County Commission meeting held December 28, 2006 were approved as amended on a motion by Alma Adams. Second was by Wayne Smith. Voting: Wayne Smith, Aye: Lois Bulloch, Abstain; Alma Adams, Aye. APPROVAL OF MINUTES December 21, 2006 : Minutes of the Iron County Commission meeting held December 21, 2006 were approved as amended on a motion by Alma Adams. Second was by Wayne Smith. Voting: Wayne Smith, Aye: Lois Bulloch, Abstain; Alma Adams, Aye. APPROVAL OF MINUTES December 15, 2006 : Minutes of the Iron County Commission meeting held December 15, 2006 were approved as amended on a motion by Alma Adams. Second was by Wayne Smith. Voting: Wayne Smith, Aye: Lois Bulloch, Abstain; Alma Adams, Aye. 1 January 8, 2007 ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORTS : Scott Garrett reported that Jason Thomas, a Cedar City police officer was wounded in a shooting when he stopped to help a vehicle which was stuck in the snow. He was shot twice at close range with a shotgun. His bullet proof vest saved him from serious injury. The shooter has been arrested and is awaiting the filing of criminal charges. Lois Bulloch reported that the Board of Adjustments needs two people appointed to fill vacancies on that board. The matter of board appointments is to be placed on the next agenda for action. Alma Adams reported that the Forest travel plan is open for comments and review. Art Tait is reviewing the plan and will meet with the Commission on February 13 at 8:00 a.m. in the Attorney’s conference room to review the maps and proposed comments. Wayne Smith reported that the next prairie dog HCP committee meeting is scheduled for January 24th at 1:00 p.m. at Festival Hall. REORGANIZE COMMISSION AND DESIGNATE ASSIGNMENTS : Lois Bulloch made a motion to appoint Wayne Smith as the Commission Chair for 2007. Second by Alma Adams. Voting: Wayne Smith, Aye: Lois Bulloch, Aye; Alma Adams, Aye. The Commission then reviewed a draft of proposed Commission assignments whereupon Alma Adams made a motion to approve the assignments as follows: Commissioner Wayne Smith (586-9816 or 590-9816 [email protected]) Roads Neil Forsyth Solid Waste Alan Wade Floods & Water Resources Cedar Valley Steve Platt & Ken Sizemore Hospital Steve Smoot Auditor Liaison Eugene Adams Personnel Liaison Colette Eppley Engineer Liaison Steve Platt Clerk Liaison David Yardley Diamond G Arena Bob Tate Water Conservancy Board Scott Wilson Volunteer Center Andreah Bostick Utah Summer Games County Buildings David Yardley Industrial Development Brian Dangerfield UAC Committees Lands & Resources Taxation & Revenue Transportation 2 January 8, 2007 Commissioner Lois Bulloch (586-3925 [email protected] ) Public Safety/Emergency Preparedness Charles Morris Planning & Zoning Chad Nay Senior Citizens Connie Lloyd Mental Health Paul Thorpe Health & Human Services Council Carrie Dennis Public Health Dr. David Blodgett Cedar Airport Gale Waite 5 Co AOG Ken Sizemore Liaison Assessor Dennis Ayers Liaison Treasurer Geri Norwood Tourism/Cedar Chamber/Iron Mission Maria Twitchell Parks & Recreation/Shooting Range Charles Morris Data Processing Erik Jorgensen Floods & Water Resources Escalante Valley Steve Platt & Ken Sizemore Library/Bookmobile Steve Decker/Kristen Robinson/Jeff Lewis Justice Court Margaret Miller / Brent Dunlap UAC Committee Human Services Intergovernmental Relations Commissioner Alma Adams (477-3574 or 559-3574 [email protected]) Law Enforcement Sheriff Gower Jail Sheriff Gower Weeds Chad Reid/ Jordan Smith Fair Art Walunas Fire Departments Ryan Riddle Ambulance/EMS Ron Johnson Parowan Airport Parowan City Manager Parowan Gap Heritage Committee Extension Service Kathy Riggs Television Dennis Johnson Natural Resources - BLM, Forest, SUPAC Scott Truman Liaison Recorder Patsy Cutler Liaison Attorney Scott Garrett Liaison Sheriff Mark Gower Floods & Water Resources Parowan Valley Steve Platt & Ken Sizemore RS 2477 Road Issues Mark Ward UAC Committees 3 January 8, 2007 Law Enforcement/Corrections Lands & Resources Taxation & Revenue Second by Lois Bulloch. Voting: Wayne Smith, Aye: Lois Bulloch, Aye; Alma Adams, Aye. PUBLIC HEARING ZONE CHANGE : Lois Bulloch made a motion to open a public hearing to receive comments on a proposed zone change from A-20 to Commercial & R-1 subject to a joint access agreement between property owners. Second by Alma Adams. Voting: Wayne Smith, Aye: Lois Bulloch, Aye; Alma Adams, Aye. Craig Clark, Newcastle and adjacent property owner questioned the designation as an R ½ zone in this area. Chad Nay responded that this zone is adjacent to existing R ½ and development would be through the subdivision process and concerns with access roads and services would be determined at that time. Chad Nay reported that a condition of granting access and development of a commercial zone is subject to an agreement for joint access between Mr. Jones and Iron County is a requirement of UDOT for access onto SR 56. The properties are adjacent and this is the access used by the Newcastle Fire Department. Craig Clark requested that the County require a chain link fence to be installed around the Commercial property. The Commission explained that the County cannot require fencing as a condition of a zone change. After all public comments were received and reviewed, Lois Bulloch made a motion to approve the zone change from A 20 to R ½ and C as requested subject to approval and signing a joint access agreement between Iron County and Rick Jones. The Commission Chair is authorized to sign the agreement upon approval of the County Attorney’s Office. Second by Alma Adams. Voting: Wayne Smith, Aye: Lois Bulloch, Aye; Alma Adams, Aye. PUBLIC HEARING AGRICULTURAL PROTECTION AREA : Lois Bulloch made a motion to open a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed creation of an Agricultural Protection Area filed by Lee Bracken and LKH Farms LLC. Located in Section 21, Township 36 South, Range 16 West, Salt Lake Base and Meridian. Second by Alma Adams. Voting: Wayne Smith, Aye: Lois Bulloch, Aye; Alma Adams, Aye. Lee Bracken thanked the Commission for making available the Agricultural Protection afforded by Utah Code. He explained the concern with development in Washington County and the pressure this puts on agriculture. David Yardley reported that the Agriculture Protection Board has reviewed the application and have recommended approval of the APA. The Planning Commission also reviewed the application and have recommended approval. Findings concluded that the area is used in an agricultural operation; the land is zoned for agricultural use; the land is viable for agricultural production; the existing or proposed uses are in compliance with standard agricultural practices; and that anticipated trends in agricultural and 4 January 8, 2007 technological conditions will be met. After all public comments were received, Lois Bulloch made a motion to close the hearing. Second by Alma Adams. Voting: Wayne Smith, Aye: Lois Bulloch, Aye; Alma Adams, Aye. Lois then made a motion to approve the agricultural protection area for LKH Farms LLC, Lee Bracken as requested and authorize the filing in the Recorder’s Office of the notice covering 233.0 acres. Second by Alma Adams. Voting: Wayne Smith, Aye: Lois Bulloch, Aye; Alma Adams, Aye. A complete list of legal descriptions will be filed in the Recorder’s Office. PUBLIC HEARING AGRICULTURAL PROTECTION AREA : Lois Bulloch made a motion to open a public hearing to receive comments regarding the creation of an Agricultural Protection Area Filed by Bracken Farms Inc. Located in Sections 19, 20, 28, 29, 30, 31, 33 Township 36 South, Range 16 West, Salt Lake Base and Meridian, and Sections 25 & 36, Township 36 South, Range 17 West, Salt Lake Base and Meridian. Second by Alma Adams. Voting: Wayne Smith, Aye: Lois Bulloch, Aye; Alma Adams, Aye. Lee Bracken again renewed his comment on the need to protect agriculture from encroachment