City Council Agendas & Minutes
Regular MeetingFruit Heights, UT · July 16, 2024
Minutes
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FRUIT HEIGHTS CITY
910 South Mountain Road
July 16, 2024
WELCOME:
Mayor John Pohlman called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm.
PLEDGE & OPENING CEREMONY:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member George Ray, with Council Member Eileen
Moss conducting the opening ceremony by offering a word of prayer.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor John Pohlman, Council Members Gary Anderson, Mark Cottrell, Eileen Moss, George Ray,
and Florence Sadler.
CITY STAFF PRESENT:
City Manager Darren Frandsen, City Planner Jeff Oyler, and Deputy Recorder Hailee Ballingham.
VISITORS:
Davis County Sheriff’s Office Elizabeth Pinto, Chris Pope, Taylor West, John Pierce, Christopher
Witte, Malaiyah Thomes, and Sheriff Kelly Sparks. YCC Members Scott Groberg, Josh Cox. City
Resident Howard Hess.
DECLARATION OF CONFILICT(S) OF INTEREST: None
CITY COUNCIL TRAINING:
Council Member Sadler provided training on variances for land use ordinances to understand the
conditions applicants must meet. They need to prove five key points: 1) That enforcing the
ordinance would cause undue hardship. 2) Special circumstances are present that others do not
have. 3) The variance is essential for property enjoyment. 4) The variance won't hinder general
interest. 5) The spirit of land use regulation is respected for justice. Granting a variance is not a
favor; it's about justice for the property. Applicants can also request changes to the ordinance if
needed. It's advisable to record granted variances with the county for future property owners'
awareness.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Howard Hess wanted to inform the council that he had sent an email and put a sheet on their desk
to review. He asked the council to please consider it seriously.
PRESENTATIONS:
4.1 Josh Cox and Scott Groberg gave the YCC report.
4.2 Elizabeth Pinto and Chris Pope gave the presentation for the Davis County Sheriff. (The full report
is on the city website https://www.fruitheightscity.com/AgendaCenter)
BUSINESS ITEMS:
5.1 2024-2025 Budget
This is the time to address any questions or concerns regarding taxation. Changes will only be made
after the truth and taxation hearing. There were questions regarding our budget and the impact of
matching grants. While it's important not to walk away from grants, the requirement to match them
has caused our budget to grow. Questions such as - “Will this temporary bump become a permanent
fixture in our budget leading to exponential growth? With Arpa funds disappearing, can we
reevaluate the need to match grants in the future?” City Manager Frandsen has been researching
matching grants to prepare for this year, comparing them to our revenue and reserves. In the last
few years, we have had to draw from our reserves to meet budget requirements, including using
them for water expenses. We have used reserves for capital projects and other expenses as well.
Matching grants can be beneficial, but we need to consider how to meet the required match. It
tightens the budget but allows us to accomplish more. It is important to ensure we have the funds to
take advantage of grants and matching opportunities. Council Member Moss had a question
regarding the future, specifically for the cemetery. As we seek grants, we could ask for donations to
match funds. Could we also use manpower and equipment contributions valued at set rates? Our
small community still has willing volunteers. Encouraging reporting of hours and equipment used in
community projects could help offset costs.
The City is going to be having the roads scanned to see what condition the roads are in, and we are
also having Jones & Associates look into the stormwater fees.
The City Council feels it’s important to look through our ten-year plan and have it out for the public
so they can see what projects are coming up.
CALENDAR:
First Responders Community Day July 18, 2024
Pioneer Day July 24, 2024
Planning Commission Meeting July 30, 2024
Truth in Taxation August 6, 2024
REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS:
Council Member Florence Sadler made a motion to approve the June 18, 2024, Minutes. Council
Member Mark Cottrell seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved by the council
(0:47)
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS:
Council Member Sadler wanted to thank everyone for participating in the July 4th event.
Council Member Cottrell wanted to thank Farmington Fire for all their efforts in keeping our city safe
on July 4th and was impressed with our residents for abiding by all firework restrictions. He gave
updates on Founder’s Day and talked about the unveiling of the Veteran’s Memorial. He told the
council the city has $12,665 in donations and 200 submitted names so far. He wanted to recognize
City Manager Frandsen for all his work on the budget and to show his appreciation for the city staff.
Council Member Moss talked about the CCC meeting. They will be having an appreciation dinner
on September 19, 2024. She also talked about getting some training from the Davis County Sheriff
on emergency preparedness. She is looking for anyone who would be interested in serving on a
“roads” committee. They would be looking at the master plan and how to implement calming
methods for traffic.
MAYOR REPORT:
In the next two months there will probably be opportunities for youth groups or families to do small
service projects. He asked the council to brainstorm and think outside of the box. He wanted to
apologize to all the city for not being able to get the Black Hawk helicopter to fly over for Founders’
Day.
CITY STAFF REPORTS:
City Planner Oyler has been working with City Manager Frandsen on getting the moderate-income
housing report submitted to the state showing we have completed two of the five requirements.
Completed requirements are the creation of an Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance, and the creation
of a new zoning designation in the R-1-6. He has not yet heard anything back from the state. The
other three things we have not completed. One is to look at identifying areas in the city that we could
potentially consider rezoning for higher density areas, most likely using R-1-6. He thinks that is
something that we should do. The second is reducing our building permit fees, which is going to be
very difficult. The third one is creating some kind of incentives for developers to build more
affordable housing. That might be difficult, especially with the value of property within our city.
City Manager Frandsen will be getting more information about the Recycling Program and there
will be more discussion in the next couple of months. He is working on getting all the budget
information out. We are having some of the council members shoot videos explaining the Truth
in Taxation. Those will be posted in the next few weeks.
ADJOURNMENT:
Council Member Anderson made a motion to adjourn the meeting with Council Member Sadler
seconding the motion. It was unanimously approved by the Council. (8:41)
Not approved until signed.
/S/: _____________________________
Hailee Ballingham, City Deputy Recorder
Date approved by City Council: August 20, 2024
Agenda
FRUIT HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE FRUIT HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL WILL HOLD A REGULAR METTING AT 7:00 PM ON
July 16, 2024, AT FRUIT HEIGHTS CITY HALL, 910 SOUTH MOUNTAIN ROAD, FRUIT HEIGHTS CITY, UTAH.
Fruit Heights City is now streaming City Council Meetings on its YouTube Channel. Please follow us at
https://www.youtube.com/@fruitheightscity9716/streams
1. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor John Pohlman
1.1 Pledge of Allegiance (George)
1.2 Prayer or Thought (Eileen)
1.3 Roll call (Hailee)
1.4 City Council Training: City Council Member (Florence)
2. DECLARATION OF CONFLICT(S) OF INTEREST
3. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
The public may address the City Council regarding issues that are or are not on the agenda.
Please limit comments to 3 minutes. Please state your name and address of residence for
the record. No actions may be taken on items not specifically listed on the agenda.
4. PRESENTATIONS
Presentations or may be presented as appropriate.
4.1 Davis County Sheriff Report
4.2 YCC Report
5. BUSINESS ITEMS
Business action or discussion items to be considered.
5.1 2024-2025 Budget
6. TABLED ITEMS
Business item that has been set aside that could have action or discussion now or considered at
another time.
7. CALENDAR
Upcoming meetings or events
7.1 First Responders Community Day July 18, 2024,
7.2 Pioneer Day July 24, 2024,
7.3 Planning Commission Meeting July 30, 2024
7.4 Truth in Taxation August 6, 2024,
8. MINUTES
Minutes of prior meetings may be reviewed and accepted.
8.1 City Council Meeting Minutes for June 18, 2024
9. COUNCIL REPORT
City Council members may report on meetings or events attended in their official capacity.
10. MAYOR REPORT
The mayor may report on meetings or events attended in the mayor’s official capacity.
11. STAFF REPORT
The City Staff may report on meetings or events attended or City Projects.
12. CLOSED SESSION
The City Council may vote to discuss matters in a closed session for reasons allowed by law,
including, but not limited to, the provisions of Utah Code § 52-4-205 of the Open and Public
Meetings Act, and for attorney-client matters that are privileged pursuant to Utah Code § 78B-
1-137.
13. ADJOURNMENT
CERTIFICATE OF POSTING
I HEREBY CERTIFY that this notice and agenda was posted at Fruit Heights
City Hall, on the City’s website, www.fruitheightscity.com, as well as
posted on the Utah State Public Notice website in accordance with the
requirements of the Utah Open and Public Meetings Act, including, but not
limited to, provisions of Utah Code § 52-4-202.
Hailee Ballingham
Hailee Ballingham - Deputy Recorder
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing
special accommodations during this meeting should contact the Fruit Heights City
Manager, Darren Frandsen at (801)546-0861 at least 24 hours prior to the
meeting.
Helpful Links.
Fruit Heights City Website: https://www.fruitheightscity.com/
Fruit Heights City YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaIqHYd0U5RCpaDo8rquABw
Fruit Heights City Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/FruitHeightsCityGovernment
DAVIS COUNTY
SHERIFF OFFICE
FRUIT HEIGHTS
STATISTICS
Quarter 2
DAVIS CRIME INTELLIGENCE CENTER
JULY 16, 2024
PATROL STATISTICS:
MARCH 1, 2024 - JUNE 30, 2024
QUARTER 2
PATROL
SUMMARY
CITATION TYPE TOTAL
TOTAL CITATIONS 410
MOVING VIOLATION 241
NONMOVING VIOLATION 20
WRITTEN WARNING 141
OTHER CITATIONS 8
SPEEDING TICKETS 357
QUARTER 2
PATROL
SUMMARY
Total Number Of Incidents 1079
Dispatched Calls 268
Deputy Initiated 811
Person Crimes 16
Property Crimes 12
Society Crimes 4
INVESTIGATIONS
STATISTICS:
APRIL 1, 2024 - JUNE 30, 2024
QUARTER 2 New Cases Within the Last Number of Cases Investigated
Quarter: 19 by Type
INVESTIGATIONS Offense #
Hours Worked Within the Last
SUMMARY Quarter: 582 Sexual Abuse of a Child 8
Forgery Fraud 4
Witness Tampering 2
Child Abuse 2
Sex Offense 1
Protective Order Violation 1
Theft 1
VICTIMS SERVICES STATS
MARCH 1, 2024 - JUNE 30, 2024
Davis County Sheriff ’s Office Victim Services receives partial funding from a federal VOCA grant.
QUARTER 2
VICTIMS SERVICES
ADDITIONAL
DEPARTMENTS
MARCH 1, 2024 - JUNE 30, 2024
QUARTER 2
ADDITIONAL
DEPARTMENTS
DEPARTMENT TOTAL HOURS
ANALYSIS (INVESTIGATIONS) 22
RECORDS 7.7
DISPATCH 45
VICTIMS SERVICES 53
CRIME LAB (CALL OUTS) 0
THANK YOU
increase 2024
2024 Tax 2024 Tax Rate % over last Increase
2024 Tax Rate 2024 Tax Rate Revenue
Cities doing truth in Taxation 2024 (Blue) Rate with Revenue without year %
without TNT Revenue with increase with
TNT TNT including excluding including
TNT TNT
new growth new new
growth growth
Bountiful 0.000716 $ 3,570,363
Bond 0.000098 $ 488,950
Bountiful Total .000814 $ 4,059,313
Centerville 0.001210 $ 2,275,565
Clearfield 0.001153 0.001209 $ 3,112,234 $ 3,263,392 $ 151,158 4.89% 4.63%
Clinton 0.001539 0.002037 $ 3,021,764 $ 4,000,000 $ 978,236 32.47% 24.45%
Farmington 0.001264 0.001607 $ 3,866,448 $ 4,916,000 $ 1,049,552 27.22% 21.34%
Bond 0.000134 $ 410,000 $ 410,000
Farmington Total 0.001398 $ 4,276,448 $ 5,326,000
Fruit Heights 0.001529 0.001789 $ 1,196,287 $ 1,400,000 $ 203,713 17.09% 14.53%
Kaysville 0.001512 $ 5,583,150
Layton 0.001148 $ 9,422,222
North Salt Lake 0.000872 $ 2,952,079
South Weber 0.001287 0.001441 $ 1,078,159 $ 1,207,169 $ 129,010 12.01% 10.69%
Sunset .001092 $ 386,026
Syracuse 0.001651 0.001986 $ 5,044,642 $ 6,069,230 $ 1,024,588 20.39% 16.87%
West Bountiful 0.001358 $ 1,572,175
West Point 0.000690 0.000755 $ 753,499 $ 824,480 $ 70,981 9.49% 8.61%
Woods Cross 0.001197 0.001390 $ 1,743,083 $ 2,024,132 $ 281,049 16.18% 13.88%
Davis County 0.000788 $ 31,528,719
Flood Control 0.000101 $ 4,041,118
Animal Welfare Service
Health 0.000145 $ 5,801,604
Total .001034 $ 41,371,441
Multicounty Assessing & Collecting Levy 0.000015 $ 624,950
County Assessing & Collecting Levy 0.000126 $ 5,265,726
Davis County School District 0.001328 $ 53,864,030
Charter School Levy 0.000083 $ 3,366,502
Sub Total 0.001411 $ 57,230,532
Capital Local Levy 0.000417 $ 16,913,630
Sub Total 0.000417 $ 16,913,630
Discharge of Judgement
Voted Local Levey 0.001234 $ 50,051,365
Sub Total 0.001234 $ 50,051,365
Go Bond Payment 0.001629 $ 66,072,669
Sub Total 0.001629 $ 66,072,669
Running Sub Total 0.004691 $ 190,268,196
Basic School Levy 0.001408 $ 57,108,851
Grand Total 0.006099 $ 247,377,047
July August September October November December January February March April May June
$ 86,738.76 $ 110,268.08 $ 86,134.04 $ 91,905.57 $ 97,824.88 $ 82,666.66 $ 119,089.37 $ 83,327.71 $ 91,174.01 $ 93,425.36 $ 90,350.60 $ 96,355.43
July August September October November December January February March April May June
$ 8,413.32 $ 10,365.55 $ 8,058.56 $ 8,385.99 $ 9,278.65 $ 7,725.89 $ 11,320.56 $ 7,662.49 $ 8,606.31 $ 8,786.45 $ 8,477.58 $ 9,104.86
Sales & Use Tax 23-24 $ 1,129,260.47
Highway/Transit 23-24 $ 106,186.21
Total $ 1,235,446.68
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