IRON COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING
MINUTES
March 10, 1997
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Iron County Commission held March 10, 1997 in Commission Chambers at the Iron County Courthouse, Parowan Utah convened at 9:00 a.m.
Officer in attendance included:
- Thomas B. Cardon Commission Chairman
- Roy P. Urie Commissioner
- Dennis E. Stowell Commissioner
- David Yardley County Clerk
- Karla Staheli Asst. County Attorney
SYNOPSIS :
- 911 SURVEY REQUEST - LINDA PETTY 2, 3
- APPROVAL OF BILLS AND ADJOURNMENT 5
- CEDAR HIGHLAND SUBDIVISION PLAT AMENDMENT 3
- EXECUTIVE SESSION - PERSONNEL 2
- JUDGE BRAITHWAITE - JAIL SPACE 2
- LAND MANAGEMENT CODE AMENDMENT 3
- MINUTES 1
- MUNICIPAL BUILDING AUTHORITY MINUTES APPROVAL 1
- PAROWAN GAP PROJECT 5
- REPORTS 1
- Bauer Family Contract 2
- Commissioner Urie 1
- Library Planning Budget Approval 1
- Summit Baseball Improvements 2
- Tahoma Resources 2
- RESOLUTION 97-2; SOLID WASTE RATE SCHEDULE 4, 5
- SOLID WASTE 3
- TAX MATTER - WARREN "BUD" GREEN 3
- VISITOR CENTER 5
MINUTES :
Minutes of the Iron County Commission Meeting held on February 24, 1997 were approved as amended on a motion by Dennis Stowell. Second by Roy Urie. Tom Cardon voted in favor.
MUNICIPAL BUILDING AUTHORITY MINUTES APPROVAL :
Minutes of the Special meeting of the Municipal Building Authority of Iron County, Utah held February 24, 1997 were approved on a motion by Dennis Stowell. Second by Roy Urie and Tom Cardon voted in favor.
REPORTS :
Commissioner Urie reported that Iron County has not yet submitted their annual membership dues to SUPAC. Annual dues are $60.00. The Commission approved payment of the membership dues for 1997.
Library Planning Budget Approval. Commissioner Urie explained that the Cedar City Library Board had presented a request for $3,000 as a budget request for 1997. This was referred to Brent Drew to determine if grant funds could be obtained to help fund this study. Grant funds have not been obtained and the Library Board has contracted for design services expecting county participation.
Commissioner Urie made a motion to authorize $3,000 be added to the Library budget to fund a design study for a new library in Cedar City. Second was by Dennis Stowell and Tom Cardon voted in favor.
Tahoma Resources. Commissioner Urie reported that Tahoma Resources has been contacted to perform a Statistical Analysis of water samples at the Landfill. The goal of this study is to reduce the complexity of the test which will reduce the costs of the tests.
Commissioner Urie made a motion to contract with Tahoma to perform the tests for a cost not to exceed $1,000 and to authorize Commissioner Cardon to sign the work order. Second was by Dennis Stowell and Commissioner Cardon voted in favor.
Bauer Family Contract. A contract to purchase property from the Bauer family which is located in Section 13, Township 36 South, Range 12 West, SLB&M for the construction and maintenance of a flood control channel was approved on a motion by Roy Urie, Second by Dennis Stowell and Tom Cardon voted in favor. All Commissioners then signed the agreement.
Summit Baseball Improvements. Summit residents have requested help with purchasing bases for their baseball diamond located behind the Church. They have determined that the cost would be about $360.00. Commissioner Cardon will follow up on this project.
Summit residents need to be reminded that they should apply during the budget process for this type of project.
EXECUTIVE SESSION - PERSONNEL :
Commissioner Urie made a motion to convene in an executive session to discuss personnel matters. Second was by Dennis Stowell and Tom Cardon voted in favor.
After reconvening in an open session, the following items were presented.
Commissioner Urie made a motion to continue with the procedure to terminate the employment of Aleta Ferguson and to authorize Jimmy Stewart to issue a letter explaining the County intentions. Second was by Commissioner Stowell and Commissioner Cardon voted in favor.
Commissioner Stowell made a motion to award Jerry Robinson an additional step in pay from Grade 17 Step 9 to Grade 17 Step 10 effective April 16, 1997. Second was by Commissioner Urie and Commissioner Cardon voted in favor.
JUDGE BRAITHWAITE - JAIL SPACE :
Judge Robert Braithwaite discussed growth problems with inmate population at the Jail. Operating procedures were explained and proposed solutions to the number of inmates housed on the County side during peak times, especially weekends was explored.
The matter was taken under advisement to explore bunking options at peak periods.
911 SURVEY REQUEST - LINDA PETTY :
Linda Petty requested that the County participate in a survey to be conducted within Iron County to determine public opinion on 911 services. 911 has been operating for seven years and this survey will help determine where improvements need to be made. She requested $1,225 to cover the cost of the survey to be designed and conducted by graduate students at Southern Utah University.
Roy Urie made a motion to approve $1,000 to help fund the survey. Second was by Dennis Stowell and Tom Cardon voted in favor.
LAND MANAGEMENT CODE AMENDMENT :
Tom Cardon explained the need to adopt changes in the Land Management Code to reflect changes in State law and to address problems which have occurred because of conflicts with the General Plan. David Yardley and Karla Staheli were authorized to draft the amendments and advertise the public hearing as soon as possible on a motion by Roy Urie, Second by Dennis Stowell and Tom Cardon voted in favor.
CEDAR HIGHLAND SUBDIVISION PLAT AMENDMENT :
Justin Wayment presented an amended plat of Cedar Highlands Subdivision which provides a cul-de-sac at the French property. This proposal to vacate a portion of the street was approved by the Commission on June 10, 1996 provided that an approved cul-de-sac was constructed. The plat has been presented to the planning commission for their approval.
An Ordinance vacating a portion of the road and authorizing an amended plat to be filed is to be drafted for final approval on a motion by Roy Urie. Second by Dennis Stowell and Tom Cardon voted in favor.
TAX MATTER - WARREN "BUD" GREEN :
Mr. Warren "Bud" Green came before the Commission to request an adjustment on the tax on property he owns which is identified as Serial Number B-1135-2-8, Account Number 73277. Mr. Green is requesting relief for 1992 taxes and 1994 taxes.
Mr. Green appeared before the Board of Equalization in 1992. It was determined that the value was correct at that time. In 1994 the property was reappraised and the value was increased which resulted in a tax increase. Mr. Green did not appear at BOE that year. In 1995 the Assessor reappraised the property and the value was reduced.
After listening to all of the facts, Commissioner Urie made a motion to reduce the tax in 1994 by $251.97 to $125.99. 1992 taxes will remain as assessed. Interest and penalty will apply on a corrected tax amount. Second was by Dennis Stowell and Tom Cardon voted in favor.
SOLID WASTE :
After reviewing options available for the collection of solid waste, it was determined that the increase of $5.00 per month requested by Enoch City was unacceptable. Roy Urie made a motion to take back the solid waste collection system effective April 1, 1997. Second was by Dennis Stowell and Tom Cardon voted in favor.
Rate schedules were discussed with Dennis Lowder and Alan Wade. It was determined that a rate increase was needed to cover the costs associated with the system. After reviewing several options on billing it was determined that the rate schedule in Resolution 97-2 was the most acceptable.
Commissioner Urie also made a motion to approve the purchase from Enoch City of surplus garbage cans which they have purchased while they have been operating the system. The purchase price will be $65.00 per can. Second was by Commissioner Stowell and Commissioner Cardon voted in favor.
The Commission denied a request for payment of $1,514.50 for which Enoch City has submitted a claim. This was a disputed amount which was discussed and denied in June of 1995.
In reviewing collection of landfill charges, it has come to the attention of the County that Planned Unit Developments (PUD’s) and apartments in Cedar City have not been billed the landfill fee. David Yardley was asked to determine property owners that are not being billed and the number of units which have not been assessed the landfill fee.
RESOLUTION 97-2; SOLID WASTE RATE SCHEDULE :
Roy Urie made a motion to adopt the following resolution setting solid waste collection rates effective April 1, 1997. Second was by Dennis Stowell and Tom Cardon voted in favor.
RESOLUTION 97-2
SOLID WASTE RATES
March 10, 1997
A RESOLUTION OF THE IRON COUNTY COMMISSION AND GOVERNING BOARD OF IRON COUNTY SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT NUMBER 1 SETTING COLLECTION RATES EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 1997.
WHEREAS, Iron County has adopted Iron County Ordinance 122, which establishes Iron County Special Service District Number 1; and
WHEREAS, Iron County Ordinance 122 established that for public health, convenience, and necessity that solid waste collection must be provided; and
WHEREAS, the Iron County Commission and the Governing Board of Iron County Special Service District Number 1 have determined that the current collection rates are not sufficient to cover the costs of the service provided; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that the collection side of the services provided by Iron County Special Service District Number 1 must collect sufficient funds to pay for the service provided; now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED that the rates for collection are set as follows effective April 1, 1997:
1. For Door to Door Service (90 gallon can) $7.50 per month
2. Multiple family service (300 gallon can) $7.50 per month
3. Commercial service (300 gallon can each) $21.00 per month
4. Commercial loads delivered to landfill $3.00 per cubic yard
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that landfill charges will remain as currently established as follows:
1. Each habitable residence unit $3.00 per month
BY ORDER of the Iron County Commission this 10th day of March 1997.
/s/ Thomas B. Cardon
Thomas B. Cardon, Commission Chairman
Attest:
/s/ David I. Yardley
David I. Yardley, County Clerk
Voting:
Thomas B. Cardon Aye
Roy P. Urie Aye
Dennis E. Stowell Aye
VISITOR CENTER :
A ground breaking ceremony for the visitor center was scheduled for March 17, 1997 at 12:00 noon. Commissioner Cardon will coordinate the necessary arrangements.
Dennis Lowder discussed the need to amend the budget for the visitor center. A public hearing must be scheduled. Dennis Stowell made a motion to schedule a public hearing as soon as possible and amend the budget for the visitor center for 1997. Second was by Roy Urie and Tom Cardon voted in favor.
PAROWAN GAP PROJECT :
John Bentley representing Parowan City came before the Commission to discuss progress with the Parowan Gap project. At the present time, there have been changes in personnel at UDOT which have required additional negotiations be conducted with the Sovereign Paiute Tribe of Utah. Mr. Bentley felt that this was starting over on the project, however, the Paiute Tribe will again be contacted to see if they would like to participate in the project and at what level.
As soon as negotiation are completed a memorandum of understanding and agreement will be circulated for signatures.
APPROVAL OF BILLS AND ADJOURNMENT :
After the bills were reviewed and either approved or rejected, the meeting adjourned at 3:00 p.m.
Approved:
Thomas B. Cardon, Chairman
Attest: David I. Yardley, Clerk