City Council Agendas & Minutes

MINUTES SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING FRUIT HEIGHTS CITY 910 South Mountain Road January 29, 2025 WELCOME: Mayor John Pohlman called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. PLEDGE & OPENING CEREMONY: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Eileen Moss with Council Member Florence Sadler conducting the opening ceremony by offering a word of prayer. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor John Pohlman, Council Members Gary Anderson, Mark Cottrell, Florence Sadler and Eileen Moss. CITY STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Darren Frandsen, Public Works Director Layne Leonard, Deputy Recorder Hailee Ballingham, City Attorney Brad Christopherson, and Public Information Officer Karen Coleman. VISITORS: R. Shon Stevenson, Caitlyn Stevenson, Ty Naylor, Blake Winslow, Catherine Winslow, Jeff Call, Laura Hubrich, Terrell Bodily, Julia Busche, Sue Darger, Ron Hubrich, Jeanne Groberg, Mary Monson, Heidi Murdock, Tyson Murdock, DeeEll Fifield, Heather Everton, Lane Monson, Nancy McPherson, Jeff Lund, Brandon Hurst, Jim Crismer, Kimberly Wagner, Steve Petty, Sharene Lloyd, Rachael Henderson, Jennifer Philpot, Melissa Jackson and George Ray, Jon Groberg, Scott Heusser. PRESENTATIONS: City Manager Frandsen goes through the procedures for filling the vacancy using a power point presentation. George Ray is the Council Member who resigned. Due to state law George is allowed to come to this council meeting and have a vote to help fill his vacant seat. INTERVIEWS: The City Council started the interviews by giving each candidate three (3) minutes to introduce themselves and to present their qualifications. Terrell Bodily: Moved to Fruit Heights three years ago. His wife serves on the Planning Commission. He has three daughters. He was vice chair of the community council for about five years, during which they saw growth and challenges for crime. He has also served on the Gail Miller Council Board and on a steering committee for future plans for the ballpark. As an architect, he wants to join the city council. Jeff Call: He has lived in Fruit Heights for 35 years. His family moved here from Roy after losing their theater in a redevelopment. He has seen anger and distrust in other city councils, but not here in Fruit Heights. He appreciates the respect and courtesy and will maintain that if he is chosen. Blake Winslow: He has lived in Fruit Heights since 2021 and has enjoyed being part of the community. This year, he served as the treasurer for Burton Elementary’s PTO and was previously on the community council. Getting involved in the community helped me appreciate the positive work done by good people. He prefers deep conversations that get to the heart of issues. He has done research on local government and feels ready to contribute. He truly cares about our city and would be honored to help it thrive. G. Ty Naylor: He is a third-generation resident of Fruit Heights. His grandparents were born here in the 1960s and his father grew up here. He returned when he was in high school and has lived here ever since. He has four children, some of whom are on the city youth council. For 24 years he has worked in education and technology managing community engagement in after- school programs and supporting over 300 students. Currently, he works in the IT division at Weber State University and has been on the leadership team. He participates in many committees and contributes ideas. He appreciates all citizens willing to serve and help our city progress. Heidi Murdock: She grew up in Syracuse and went to BYU. After moving back East, she worked on land development in Washington, DC. When she returned to Utah and met her husband she transitioned into real estate, focusing on land development and city planning for several counties. As a busy mom she got more involved in the community serving as PTA president and on various boards, including the Davis Education Foundation. Her husband co-owns Murdock Auto Group, and they started a foundation to support youth and mental health. She is also starting a literacy program with the Davis School District. She is currently on the Planning Commission and enjoys working on community issues and ensuring residents' voices are heard. She would like to help more as a city council member. R. Shon Stevenson: He has lived in Fruit Heights with his family for seven years and has a background in finance and business administration. He currently works for the US Department of the Treasury as a contract specialist where he works on and negotiates $300 Million contracts. He is also a veteran and has served in various capacities, including during Hurricane Katrina. He ran for city council in 2023 and lost by a very close margin. He has continued to be active in the community by serving on the cemetery board and attending city events. His goal is to humbly serve all residents, listen to their concerns, and work on practical solutions for public safety and local infrastructure. Jeanne Groberg: In 2017 she ran for City Council while advocating for changes to the highway plan, which resonated with voters. She served from 2018 to 2022, valuing self-governance and civic responsibility. She and her husband currently advise the Fruit Heights Youth City Council, teaching youth about civic duty. Her strengths include experience in navigating the learning curve of council membership, extensive work on the budget, land use issues and public transparency. She believes in collaboration for better decisions and is dedicated to serving the city with her knowledge and commitment. Rodney Larkin: He has lived in Fruit Heights for over 60 years, spending much of his life in this city. He’d explored the mountains and canyons and had a deep connection to this place. He managed multiple businesses, starting his own chemical product company about 33 years ago, which grew into a multi-million-dollar business that just recently sold. He served on the Planning Commission for four years to help improve the city for its citizens. He believes in serving the community, protecting property rights, and ensuring that people's rights are respected. Jeffrey Lund: Eleven years ago, his family moved to Fruit Heights. They have enjoyed living here. He holds a bachelor's degree in accounting and a master's degree in business administration from the University of Utah. He has worked at Davis Technical College for 16 years, and for the last three years, he has been the vice president of finance, managing a $37 million budget and overseeing buildings and employee policies. He believes in fiscal responsibility and being a wise steward of taxpayers’ money. He has experience in community meetings. He is grateful for this opportunity to serve our city. DeeEll Fifield: He moved to Fruit Heights 38 years ago. He is a geologist and has worked in emergency management for 44 years, including 25 years with Utah State. He was on the Homeland Security Task Force after 9/11 and planned for the Utah Olympics. After retiring, he worked in community development for Davis County and served on the county’s Planning Commission for 18 years. He also served on the Fruit Heights City Council from 2002-2008. He now teaches emergency management across the country. He highlighted the importance of local government. Laura Hubrich: She has lived in Fruit Heights for 25 years. It has been a great place to raise her children and build lasting friendships. Her dedication is to serve, and her skills are in uniting people. She has been involved in organizations like Girl Scouts and National Ski Patrol. Currently, she serves as CFO of the Edward and Clara Commonwealth Scholarship Foundation and is an active member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She retired in June of 2020 from the United States Postal Service, where she worked for 33 years. For the last ten years of her career, she was the executive plant manager in Salt Lake City, where she managed five male processing facilities in Utah and Idaho and oversaw approximately 1200 employees. She emphasizes communication, transparency, and problem-solving, ensuring the city budget is managed well. Brandon Hurst: He lives on East Oaks Drive. He wants to learn how the city council works by getting involved. He has run several companies for many years, including a snow plowing business for 23 years. He also managed roll-off dumpsters and residential properties. He believes his diverse experience can help solve problems and improve the city. He wants to keep residents, and the city satisfied, focusing on budget planning and offering fresh perspectives. VOTE: After the applicants presented themselves, the members of the City Council and George Ray voted to appoint one applicant to fill the vacancy. A majority of three (3) votes are required to appoint an individual to fill the vacancy. Voting was by written ballot. After the council filled in their ballot City Manager Frandsen and Deputy Recorder Ballingham Counted the votes. R. Shon Stevenson had the majority of the votes. APPOINT: Deputy Recorder Ballingham swore in the new City Council Member R. Shon Stevenson. CALENDAR: 6.1 Election Survey running January 27- February 12, 2025 6.2 February 4, 2025, City Council Meeting 6.3 February 17, 2025, City office will be closed in observance of Presidents’ Day 6.4 February 18, 2025, City Council Meeting 6.5 February 25, 2024, Planning Commission Meeting ADJOURNMENT: Council Member Eileen Moss made a motion to adjourn the meeting with Council Member R. Shon Stevenson seconding the motion. It was unanimously approved by the Council. (7:45) Not approved until signed. /S/:_________________________________ Hailee Ballingham, City Deputy Recorder Date approved by City Council: February 4,2025