IRON COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING
August 27, 2007
Minutes of the Iron County Commission meeting convened at 9:00 a.m. August 27, 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
Also Present:
H. Eugene Adams County Auditor
Geraldine S. Norwood County Treasurer
Mark O. Gower County Sheriff
Margaret Miller Justice Court Judge
SYNOPSIS :
ANNEXATION NOTICES PARAGONAH & ENOCH
APPROVAL OF MINUTES August 13, 2007
APPROVAL OF MINUTES July 23, 2007
APPROVAL OF WARRANTS & ADJOURN
FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR THREE PEAKS INDUSTRIAL PARK PHASE 1
LEASE AGREEMENT WITH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
MAINTENANCE ISSUES AT THE IRON COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER
PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2007-9
Those assembled were led in the pledge of allegiance by Gene Adams.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES July 23, 2007 :
Minutes of the Iron County Commission meeting held July 23, 2007 were approved as amended on a motion by Lois Bulloch. Second was by Alma Adams. Voting: Wayne Smith, Aye; Lois Bulloch, Aye; Alma Adams, Aye.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES August 13, 2007 :
Minutes of the Iron County Commission meeting held August 13, 2007 were approved as amended on a motion by Lois Bulloch. Second was by Alma Adams. Voting: Wayne Smith, Aye; Lois Bulloch, Aye; Alma Adams, Aye.
Erik Jorgensen reported that disclosure notices have been mailed. He also reported that the CORIS program is being installed on the Justice Court computers and the State is training the Clerk’s on the program. It is expected to be completely cut over within a week. The Commission also discussed with Erik the possibility of participating in Mapserv.utah as a tool in planning and in providing information to the public. The matter is to be placed on a future agenda for approval.
Geri Norwood reported that the Treasurer’s Office is building the tax files for 2007. Results of Board of Equalization will need to be included before the final notices are printed. She also reported that delinquent tax notices are being prepared to mail within the next two weeks.
Margaret Miller discussed a proposal for the State to take control of Justice Courts. The plan is to make all Justice Court Judges State employees and to require all positions to become full time positions. The long range plan is to require Justice Court Judges to be law trained.
Gene Adams reported that Board of Equalization hearings are being scheduled. Requests for appeal packets are being prepared and mailed as requested. Final hearings will be scheduled as packets are returned. Mr. Adams also discussed the schedule for budget hearings for 2008 budget requests. The Commission requested that interviews be conducted earlier than in previous years to allow for additional time to consider requests.
Cal Kahler reported on notes from meetings with the Central Iron County Water Conservancy District and with Enoch City. Enoch City concerns are with dwindling culinary water sources, growth, and a secondary water system to provide irrigation water for residential lots.
Kiersten Gray, Miss Iron County for 2007 was introduced to the Commission and elected officials. She discussed her plans for the up coming year as she reins as Miss Iron County. She is willing to participate in County activities or other activities as requested.
Mark Gower reported on flooding in Modena Canyon. A heavy rain caused the road to wash out in several places, stranding several hunters and washing away two ATV’s. No injuries have been reported.
Alma Adams reported that Cedar City is applying for a Federal grant to add five full time positions as fire fighters. The grant will be fully funded for the first year and then will be reduced to zero over the next five years. The City and County will be expected to provide the funding for the positions as the grant is reduced.
David Yardley reported that preparations are under way for Municipal Primary elections in Paragonah and Cedar City. Early voting will start tomorrow and will continue until September 7. Primary election date is Tuesday, September 11. The County will conduct the November election because of the school voucher issue.
A proposed ordinance establishing regulations pertaining to the use of Iron County Parks and Recreation Areas was discussed by Charlie Morris. The BLM has expressed concerns with wording in the document governing joint managed areas. A separate section of the ordinance needs to address the area transferred to the County regarding noise, hours of use, alcohol use, and speed limits.
John Baker, a resident of the area stated that the 25 MPH speed limit is unreasonably low for much of the area.
The matter was tabled to allow time to draft the changes recommended by the BLM on a motion by Lois Bulloch. Second by Alma Adams. Voting: Wayne Smith, Aye; Lois Bulloch, Aye; Alma Adams, Aye.
LEASE AGREEMENT WITH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE :
Lois Bulloch introduced the matter of a lease agreement with the Cedar City Chamber of Commerce for space at the Visitor Center. The Commission recommended that the lease terms be changed to a one year term which can be amended as far as costs and rates as needed.
Donna Brown, Chamber representative stated that the Chamber is willing to approve the proposed changes.
The matter was tabled to allow amendments to the proposed agreement on a motion by Lois Bulloch. Second by Alma Adams. Voting: Wayne Smith, Aye; Lois Bulloch, Aye; Alma Adams, Aye.
Donna also discussed a proposal to install display racks at the Visitor Center. The Commission expressed concern with a private company being allowed to place display racks which will have advertising for local businesses without a written lease agreement.
FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR THREE PEAKS INDUSTRIAL PARK PHASE 1 :
Chad Nay presented for final approval a proposed industrial subdivision by Kim Bell and John Snyder of K.T. Investments located within Section 11, T36S, R12W. K.T. Investments has met all of the requirements for approval and has received clearances as required. Chad Recommended approval of the final plat.
Lois Bulloch made a motion to approve the final plat as presented and recommended. Second by Alma Adams. Voting: Wayne Smith, Aye; Lois Bulloch, Aye; Alma Adams, Aye.
MAINTENANCE ISSUES AT THE IRON COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER. :
Chad Nay reported on a project to install a new flag pole at the Justice Center in Cedar City. A Boy Scout has taken the installation as an Eagle Scout project. Preliminary work has been done which made removal of one blue spruce tree. The Commission approved removal of the blue spruce and donating it to Chad Nay on a motion by Lois Bulloch. Second by Alma Adams. Voting: Wayne Smith, Aye; Lois Bulloch, Aye; Alma Adams, Aye.
Chad also discussed re striping the parking lot to eliminate traffic flow problems with entrance and exiting vehicles. He also requested a handicapped parking space on the North driveway to accommodate a volunteer in the Justice Court. This matter was referred to the Building Maintenance department.
Colette Eppley presented as new employees, Elizabeth Jones as an EMT Intermediate and Adam Beston as a Prairie Dog Technician, full time seasonal. Alma Adams made a motion to approve the hires as presented. Second by Lois Bulloch. Voting: Wayne Smith, Aye; Lois Bulloch, Aye; Alma Adams, Aye.
Colette also presented a status change request for Charles Triplett from Detective to Drug Tracker in conjunction with the Drug Court. A status change was also presented for Tony Gower and Melissa Fritz, Ms. Fritz will be slotted at grade 19, in duty with the drug task force. Lois Bulloch made a motion to approve the status change. Second by Alma Adams. Voting: Wayne Smith, Aye; Lois Bulloch, Aye; Alma Adams, Aye.
ANNEXATION NOTICES PARAGONAH & ENOCH :
Annexation notices were reviewed from Paragonah and Enoch. The Paragonah annexation is located adjacent to 300 West. The Commission did not oppose this annexation.
The Enoch City annexation brought some concerns with creating an island or peninsula which would not be in compliance with Utah Code. The County Attorney’s office will draft a letter to Enoch City with the County concerns.
APPROVAL OF WARRANTS & ADJOURN :
After the bills were reviewed and approved or rejected, the meeting was adjourned at 2:00 p.m. on a motion by Lois Bulloch. Second was by Alma Adams. Voting: Wayne Smith, Aye; Lois Bulloch, Aye; Alma Adams, Aye.
Signed: Wayne A. Smith, Chairman
Attest: David I. Yardley
County Clerk