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Minutes of the Roy City Council Meeting held October 29, 2002, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Room of the Roy City Municipal Building.

The meeting was a regularly scheduled meeting designated by resolution. Notice of the meeting was provided to The Standard Examiner at least 24 hours in advance. A copy of the agenda was posted.

The following were in attendance:

Mayor Roger Burnett
Councilwoman Marge Becraft
Councilman Tommy Smith
Councilman Dave Tafoya
City Manager Chris Davis
City Attorney Andrew Blackburn
Secretary Char Wolverton
Excused: Councilman John Cordova, and Councilman Dan Tanner

Also present were: Chris Zimmerman, Development Services Director; Louree Stevens, Joyce Sparrow, Jerri Lynn Corless.

Prayer: Mayor Roger Burnett

Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Roger Burnett

1.

APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 15, 2002 MINUTES

On page No. 5, item No. 9, Councilwoman Becraft asked for Sandridge Jr. High School to be added to the list of schools participating in the Christmas banners.

Councilman Smith moved to approve the minutes of October 15, 2002, as amended. Councilwoman Becraft seconded the motion. Council members Becraft, Smith, and Tafoya voted "aye." The motion carried.

2.

APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA

Councilman Tafoya asked if the storm drain problem had been taken care of. Chris Zimmerman stated that it had.

Councilwoman Becraft moved to approve the consent agenda consisting of: Final approval of Olympia Park Subdivision No. 3 located at approximately 5850 South 4125 West. Councilman Smith seconded the motion. Council members Becraft, Smith, and Tafoya voted "aye." The motion carried.

3.

KENT'S SUBDIVISION, OASIS TANNING SALON BUILDING PERMIT REQUEST

Chris Zimmerman stated that there are unoccupied commercial units next to Kent's Market and a tanning salon is requesting occupancy of one of the existing sites. This will require a Conditional Use Permit. The review and Conditional Use Permit approval process to submit to the Planning Commission and City Council will take approximately forty days. The proposed occupants desire to make electrical and other minor improvements to the site in preparation for occupancy that requires a building permit. The proposed occupants are requesting a building permit to make the necessary preparations prior to approval of Conditional Use. This is a deviation from the approval process required by ordinance. Chris Davis stated that the tanning salon will still have to come before the Planning Commission and Council for a Conditional Use Permit.

Councilman Smith moved to approve a building permit for Oasis Tanning Salon. Councilman Tafoya seconded the motion. Council members Becraft, Smith, and Tafoya voted "aye." The motion carried.

4.

ORDINANCE NO. 905 AMENDING THE ROY CITY ORDINANCES TO EMPOWER THE CITY TO RECOVER COSTS OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS EMERGENCIES, AGGRAVATED FIRE EMERGENCIES AND AGGRAVATED MEDICAL EMERGENCIES

Jon Ritchie, Roy City Fire Chief, explained that Ordinance No. 905 has been created to recover costs incurred by Roy City in responding to hazardous materials emergencies, aggravated fire emergencies, and aggravated medical emergencies. According to this ordinance, the Roy City Fire Chief will determine responsibility for the hazardous materials emergency, notify the responsible party and attempt to recover the costs. The responsible party may appeal the Fire Chief's decision in writing. Chief Ritchie stated that Roy City is in the process of becoming part of a task force with Weber County. A couple of Roy City's Fire Department employees are participating in the task force. In order for grant money to be secured by the City, an ordinance must be in place for cost recovery. Chief Ritchie stated that generally, a person's vehicle insurance would cover the cost.

Councilman Tafoya asked if this creates a conflict of interest. Andy Blackburn stated that the City has to have an appeals process. This helps eliminate an arbitrary decision made by a department head. All cities have a similar process. Chief Ritchie asked Mr. Blackburn, as he helped draft Ogden City's Ordinance, if there were any problems with it. He stated that as far as he knew, there were never any appeals.

Councilman Tafoya moved to approve Ordinance No. 905. Councilman Smith seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Council members Becraft, Smith, and Tafoya voted "aye." The motion carried. (Copy filed for record).

Chief Ritchie also updated the Council on covering the previous Ace ambulance territory with Roy City's ambulances. He stated that in 29 days, 24 calls were received, 18 of which were billable. Chief Ritchie stated that one call a day covers the overtime revenue required to cover the new area (West of 900 West in Riverdale).

Chief Ritchie stated that Roy City is required to make licensure with the state of Utah in order to cover the new area. This will not be made until Roy City is certain that the system will work and the City will be able to provide the best service possible. Mayor Burnett asked what Riverdale's option will be if Roy City decides not to provide the coverage. Chief Ritchie stated that the state will mandate coverage; however, Roy City would not want to lose the opportunity for continued revenue. Ogden City and South Ogden City would cover the area if Roy decided not to.

5.

CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH NORTH DAVIS COUNTY SEWER DISTRICT

Andy Blackburn stated that he has reviewed the contract and has questions about the agreement. All cities must approve of the agreement. Until such time, the agreement is not ready to go forward. Councilman Tafoya stated that the bond has been received and the money is in place. Chris Davis suggested that the approval be tabled until a later date.

Councilman Smith moved to table consideration of a resolution approving an Interlocal Agreement with North Davis County Sewer District. Councilman Tafoya seconded the motion. Council members Becraft, Smith, and Tafoya voted "aye." The motion carried.

6.

CITY MANAGER'S REPORT

Chris Davis stated that a ground breaking happened today at the Village Inn Property; four loads of rocks are at the City shops. Sky properties are supportive of the process and are anxious to do more work in Roy City.

As will be discussed in the RDA Meeting, the 1900 West RDA budget was approved.

On November 14 at 6:00 in the recreation building, a meeting will be held to update the Council on the budget, the Justice Court and revenues anticipated from that, and the Aquatic Center. The salary survey will also be discussed so that action may be taken regarding that survey by the November 19th City Council Meeting.

The Aquatic Center is coming along well. Chris Davis and Tom Hansen hand-delivered the plans for the footings and foundation of the L-shaped lap pool. The hole for that pool is
currently in process. Through an Eagle Scout Project, 1900 square feet of sod was laid on Saturday, October 26. The scouts did a great job and completed the project in an hour and a half.


The Christmas lights are almost finished around the City Building. The Christmas banners are also coming along well.

Councilman Tafoya asked when Myrtha will put the pool in. Chris Davis reported that it will take six weeks to ship the pool to the gulf and then rail it to Utah. The pool is expected to arrive the first of the year. A meeting is held each Wednesday at 9:30 to update the progress of the pool.

7.

MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS

Mayor Burnett reported that the North Davis Sewer groundbreaking will be held October 30th at 12:00 p.m. He also reported that FY2002-2003 budget was reviewed by a State auditor and all accounting procedures found in compliance with state scrutiny.

The first annual Lion's invitational is being held tonight, October 29th, for the high school marching bands.

8.

MOTION FOR A CLOSED MEETING AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING TO DISCUSS PENDING LITIGATION

Councilman Tafoya moved to hold a closed meeting at the conclusion of the Redevelopment Agency Meeting to discuss pending litigation. A roll call vote was taken. Council members Becraft, Smith, and Tafoya voted "aye." The motion carried.

9.

ADJOURN TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

Councilman Smith moved to adjourn to a Redevelopment Agency Meeting at 6:39 p.m. Councilman Tafoya seconded the motion. Council members Becraft, Smith, and Tafoya voted "aye." The motion carried.

 

 

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