City Council Agendas & Minutes

MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING FRUIT HEIGHTS CITY 910 South Mountain Road January 17, 2023 WELCOME: Mayor John Pohlman called the meeting to order at 7:01 pm PLEDGE & OPENING CEREMONY: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member George Ray, with City Manager Brandon Green offering a word of prayer. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor John Pohlman, Council Members George Ray, Diane Anderson, Eileen Moss, and Florence Sadler with Council Member Gary Anderson being absent. CITY STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Brandon Green, City Planner Jeff Oyler, Public Works Superintendent Daren Frandsen, City Employee Hailee Ballingham, Recording Secretary Lindsay Golightly VISITORS: Jim Morgan, Fawn Morgan, John Barker, Spencer Moffat, Bella Burt, Tina Lependu, and Lyllee Taft. CITY COUNCIL TRAINING: Offered by Council Member Eileen Moss talking about Ethics Training. Reminding the Councilors of some things such as if a developer asks a Council Member to breakfast with them paying for it if the breakfast During a Council Meeting is it ethical to send a message to other Council Members, No. It gives the appearance of colluding. Never discuss City Business between more than two Council Members. Make sure you have looked at the agenda and if anything affects you personally you always have the right to vote but if you do vote you need to declare your conflict at the beginning and when you vote. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: Report for the Youth City Council Bella Burt and Lyllee Taft talked about the food drive and that they received about 800 donations. Talking about making a new years party with the Kaysville Youth City Council. Plans on the books include a blood drive and a tour of the jail. Report from Tina Lependu, Davis County Mosquito Abatement Board Davis County Mosquito Abatement Board Member Tina Lependu provided a run down for the last 27 years. She explained that the Davis County Mosquito Abatement Board is not actually a part of the actual County services and since they are funded by tax dollars the tax had to be raised a little bit. Tina Lependu discussed how there is tighter control and more rigorous testing on new pesticides. She discussed spraying techniques to best target specific areas and developmental stages to be the most effective to control the mosquito population due to the pesticides extremely mosquito specific capabilities. Every year traps are set out around the County to monitor the different types of mosquitos. The mosquitos are then gathered and analyzed to best target specific mosquitos. She explained that this last year there were only 5 human cases in our county of West Nile Virus and 79 deaths nationwide due to West Nile Virus. Tina talked about the new use of drones in gathering mosquito samples and the ability to drop specific pesticides in specific areas where they will be best used. Mayor John Pohlman thanked Tina Lependu for her 27 years of service representing our city on the Davis County Mosquito Abatement Board. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Jim Morgan asked who he would ask about mosquito issues related to the two retention ponds. PUBLIC HEARING: None CITY BUSINESS: Review/Discuss/Approve/Deny Ordinance 2023-001 Amending the Official Zoning Map of Fruit Heights City City Planner Jeff Oyler provided background about amending the zoning 25.96 acres to go from A-1 to R-1-12 with the purpose of developing the area. There are still issues being worked through regarding some areas of the property, which might affect the number of lots. But we are comfortable saying that the land can be developed. It did go before the planning commission a few months ago. There is every intention of the property owner to rezone the entire area with some of the property being retained by owners, with the knowledge that there will be some area’s that will be asked to be rezoned back to animal keeping rights. Regarding the rezone request Mayor John Pohlman asked why the entire thing would be rezoned only to have parts of it come back later to be rezoned again. Developer Spencer Moffat, the developer, was invited to comment and stated that they are working with gradients and lot layouts and without the area being rezoned it is hard to provide where exactly those lots will be. When asked how the road to that new development will affect the new design to the US 89 development Developer Spencer Moffat responded that due to the topographical survey the road will have to curve to manage the grade and be on the south side of the property. Mayor John Pohlman asked if there was a chance to add higher density housing in the development Developer Spencer Moffat responded that to respect the family’s desires they will remain with the R-1-12 development plans. It is anticipated that there will be 1/4 to 1/3 acre lots with large open spaces within the plan. Eileen Moss made a motion to approve the rezone 29.96 acres from A-1 to R-1-12 the motion was seconded by Council Member Diane Anderson. The motion was approved unanimously by the Council. Review/Discuss/Approve/Deny Property Trade Between Fruit Heights City and Haights Creek Irrigation City Manager Brandon Green provided background Acreage to acreage trade .73 acers with .73 acres. He explained that we took what the area of disturbance will be for the road so we don’t have to ask for permission from Haights Creek to access our area. Council Member George Ray motioned to approve the property trade between Fruit Heights City of .73 acres and Haights Creek Irrigation with Council Member Florence Sadler seconding the motion. The Council unanimously approved the motion. Review/Discuss/Approve/Deny Lincoln Hill Consulting Agreement Mayor John Pohlman provided background explaining that the Lincoln Hill Consulting firm brings in a lot of money to the city by applying and writing to grants. Council Member Eileen Moss made a motion to approve the Lincoln Hill Consulting Agreement (52:00) Council Member George Ray asked if there could be more transparency and reports of what exactly is being done. City Manager Brandon Green agreed and will provide a list for the Council of the grants and amounts from Lincoln Hill Consulting. After some discussion Council Member Eileen Moss made a motion to approve the Lincoln Hill Consulting Agreement, Council Member George Ray seconded the motion. The Council unanimously approved (54:00) RECCOMMENDATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION: Justin Wright to represent North West quadrant of Fruit Heights City Clark Moss to represent North East quadrant of Fruit Heights City Council Member Diane Anderson made a motion to support and approve Justin Write and Clarke Moss to serve on the planning commission with Council Member Florence Sadler seconding the motion. The motion was unanimously approved by the Council. Mayor John Pohlman presented information regarding a grant for funding to provide water meters on east oaks. They are asking for a verbal agreement so that the company can order the meters. Toncco company was the lowest bid and did well on previous projects. City Manager Brandon Green explained that if the order isn’t placed now then the project cannot be completed until the fall. Public Works Superintendent Darren Frandsen explained that parts are hard to come by right now and he ordered the meters back in August and the company still has no idea when they will be completed. The Council was asked to go to Mayor John Pohlman or Public Works Superintendent Daren Frandsen with any concerns or questions REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS: August 16, 2022 Council Member Diane Anderson made a motion to approve the minutes for the August 16, 2022 City Council Meeting. The Motion was seconded by Council Member Florence Sadler and was unanimously approved by the Council. September 6, 2022 Council Member Florence Sadler made a motion to approve the minutes for the September 6, 2022 City Council Meeting. The Motion was seconded by Council Member George Ray and was unanimously approved by the Council. October 4, 2022 Council Member George Ray made a motion to approve the minutes for the October 4, 2022 City Council Meeting. The Motion was seconded by Council Member Florence Sadler and was unanimously approved by the Council. October 18, 2022 Council Member Diane Anderson made a motion to approve the minutes for the October 18, 2022 City Council Meeting. The Motion was seconded by Council Member George Ray and was unanimously approved by the Council. November 1, 2022 Council Member Florence Sadler made a motion to approve the minutes for the November 1, 2022 City Council Meeting. The Motion was seconded by Council Member Diane Anderson and was unanimously approved by the Council. December 6, 2022 Council Member George Ray made a motion to approve the minutes for the December 6, 2022 City Council Meeting. The Motion was seconded by Council Member Eileen Moss and was unanimously approved by the Council. August 2, 2022 Council Member Diane Anderson made a motion to approve the minutes for the August 2, 2022 City Council Meeting. The Motion was seconded by Council Member Eileen Moss and was unanimously approved by the Council. CONSENT CALENDAR: Approve Monthly Check Register Approve Monthly Budget Report Council Member George Ray has nothing to approve because the month isn’t over yet as explained by City Manager Brandon Green UPCOMING EVENTS: January 24, Planning Commission Meeting February 7, City Council Meeting CITY COUNCIL & STAFF REPORTS: George Ray - YCC Capital activity on January 18, 2023 Diane Anderson - Next training, attending the Legislative meeting Public Works Superintendent Darren Frandsen reported that UDOT is moving slowly due to the weather. The emergency water break at the end of the last meeting was worked on through the night and Council Member Eileen Moss explained that she addressed a social media concern regarding the event. Public Works Super Intendent Darren Frandsen explained that the Green Road access has some final details to be completed before it’s opened. Council Member Eileen Moss made a motion to adjourn the meeting with Council Member Diane Anderson seconding the motion. The Council unanimously approved the motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:14 pm. Not approved until signed. /s/:________________ Brandon Green, City Recorder Date approved by City Council: