City Council Agendas & Minutes

MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING FRUIT HEIGHTS CITY 910 South Mountain Road February 15, 2022 WELCOME: Mayor John Pohlman called the meeting to order at 7:02 pm. PLEDGE & OPENING CEREMONY: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Gary Anderson, and the meeting was opened with City Manager Brandon Green offering a word of prayer. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Council Members Diane Anderson, Gary Anderson, Eileen Moss, George Ray, Florence Sadler and Mayor John Pohlman were all present. CITY STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Brandon Green, City Planner Jeff Oyler, Public Works Superintendent Darren Frandsen, Hailee Ballingham and City Recording Secretary Amy Gardiner were present. VISITORS: Paula Stephenson, David Brown, Hannah Williams, Dean Simmons, Luke Simmons, Clark Christensen, Braden Udink, Max Schramm, Orson Ray, Howard Field, Tolby Collett, Caleb Arnold, Eli Brown, and Nathan Stewart. CITY COUNCIL TRAINING: Council Member Diane Anderson presented a training on municipal government in Utah and determining what form of government a particular city or town is operating under. She quoted from the Utah League of Cities and Towns Handbook. She emphasized the importance of understanding how our particular city is organized under the law. Fruit Heights City has a 6 council form -- 5 elected council members and 1 elected mayor. Council members have a right to vote. A council, acting as a group, has the right to set policy for the city or town and control the finances of the city or town. She closed by saying that remembering what they are elected to do will help them make the important and appropriate decisions. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: None. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: Youth City Council Report Hannah Williams reported on the YCC and their recent activities including getting to know new City Council member George Ray at a recent meeting and attending a legislative session at the Utah State Capitol. Upcoming events include an annual convention of Youth Councils held at Utah State University March 17-19, a Blood Drive on April 13, an Easter Egg Hunt on April 16 and a possible Shoe Drive to benefit those in need. CITY BUSINESS: Review/Discuss/Approve/Deny Fiber Cable Franchise Agreement City Manager Brandon Green led a discussion about the proposed Fiber Cable Franchise Agreement. David Brown -- a representative from Connext Networks -- was also present to answer questions about the proposed agreement. David Brown explained that under the agreement the cable will be installed either overhead or underground depending on the conditions of the soil. He explained that currently Kaysville’s cable project has 20 percent installed overhead and 80 percent underground. He said that the expected timeline for the project is 2 years to completion, but that after executing the franchise agreement Connext Networks will spend 3 to 5 months working on a specific plan for Fruit Heights. He explained that with the reduced cost of the project it makes the time frame different than it may be otherwise. City Planner Jeff Oyler asked about the overhead installation. David Brown said that Connext will only use existing poles and structures. He also explained that there will need to be small cabinets installed for every 1,000 homes. David Brown said that he will try not to have them interfere with residents, but Connext would have the right to put them anywhere. City Manager Brandon Green explained that if the City needs work on a right of way, then the cable will need to be moved at the expense of the utility provider. It will not be the City’s expense. After discussion, Council Member Eileen Moss made a motion to approve the Fiber Cable Franchise Agreement. The motion was seconded by Council Member George Ray and all Council Members voted to approve it except Council Member Florence Sadler who abstained. Approve/Deny Davis County Storm Water Coalition Agreement. This matter was tabled until March 1 to allow for a public hearing on the topic. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS: City Council Meeting January 18, 2022 City Council members discussed the draft minutes that previously had been provided to them for the January 18, 2022 City Council Meeting. Council Members made minor corrections. After brief discussion, Council Member Florence Sadler made a motion to approve the minutes for the January 18, 2022 City Council meeting. The motion was seconded by Council Member Diane Anderson and it was approved unanimously. CONSENT CALENDAR: Council Member Eileen Moss reported that she had reviewed the January Check Register and Budget Report. Council Member George Ray raised a question about the payments and credits he noticed for $2,500. City Manager Brandon Green explained that it is money that the City holds for building permits to ensure the project is completed. Once the project is complete the bond is released back to the developer. INFORMATION ITEMS/UPCOMING EVENTS: Mayor John Pohlman reviewed the upcoming events including: February 22 2022 – Planning Commission Meeting March 1, 2022 – City Council Meeting CITY COUNCIL & STAFF REPORTS: Mayor John Pohlman reported that he attended a cottage meeting this evening with Council Member Florence Sadler. The meeting was with some residents of the City that are concerned about traffic and speed on their streets. They also have concerns about the added traffic once construction starts in the area and they want their concerns heard. Mayor John Pohlman reported that there are traffic studies taking place and was grateful Council Member Florence Sadler was aware of that section of the City. Council Member Diane Anderson reported on the Planning Commission – the rezoning of a piece of property in the Green Farms Estate and the work on the ADU ordinance. She also shared information about James and Deborah Fallows and their project/book – Our Towns: A 100,000-Mile Journey into the Heart of America. They talk about true change and renewal in the United States will begin at a community level. Council Member Florence Sadler had a discussion with City Manager Brandon Green about replacing the old hand-held radios used by the City Staff and Citizen Corps with new ones. City Planner Jeff Oyler reported that the City is moving forward with the work on the Rock Loft Ridge Estates subdivision and the City Council should expect a preliminary plat in the near future. Council Member Gary Anderson discussed the current grading that is being done on the proposed Rock Loft Ridge Estates property with City Manager Brandon Green and Public Works Superintendent Darren Frandsen. Public Works Superintendent Darren Frandsen reported that UDOT will keep Lloyd Road closed until it is completely finished in May. He also mentioned that the Highway 89 Project is progressing with sound walls, street lights, and curb & sidewalk going in. He also reported on the upcoming Weber Basin project where they will be working on the culinary water line on the east side of Mountain Road. City Manager Brandon Green shared that it will be a busy year in the City with construction projects. He mentioned that many of the residents will be inconvenienced and it will be important to inform them so they are aware of what is happening. He said he is in the process of getting bids for all the projects. Council Member Gary Anderson made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Council Member George Ray seconded the motion. It was approved unanimously, and the meeting was adjourned at 7:47 pm. I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true, accurate and complete record of the Fruit Heights City Council Meeting held February 15, 2022. Not approved until signed. /s/ Brandon Green Brandon Green, City Recorder Date approved by City Council: March 1, 2022