Lehi City Council Meeting
Minutes
Tuesday, April 13, 2010 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers
Conducting: Mayor Bert Wilson
Present: Council members: Kaye Collins, James Dixon, Stephen Holbrook, Johnny Revill and Mark Johnson (electronically).
Pledge of
Allegiance: Parker Johnson
Public Hearing 7:00 p.m.
1. McArthur Homes – Requests Preliminary Subdivision approval of Thanksgiving Meadows Manor Homes, 144-townhome units located at approximately 3600 North Thanksgiving Way in an existing R-2 (medium density residential) Planned Unit Development zone.
Mayor Wilson opened the public hearing at 7:03 p.m. and announced to those present that the council would now receive input from the community.
John Gasman, Construction Manager stated that due to the FHA regulations it is virtually impossible to sell condos. The company felt a need to switch to townhomes to be able to sell. They have changed the architecture slightly toad a varied concept as recommended by the city council.
There was no public comment.
Mayor Wilson closed the public hearing at 8:00 p.m.
MOTION: a motion to grant preliminary approval of the Thanksgiving Meadows Manor Homes, 144 townhome units at 3600 North Thanksgiving Way in an existing R-2 Planned Unit Development zone to include all DRC and Planning Commission comments was made by Council member Revill, seconded by Council member Holbrook. Roll call vote: Revill-yes, Collins-yes, Dixon-yes, Holbrook-yes, Johnson (electronically)-yes. Motion passed.
2. Lehi City- Requests adoption of a Resolution authorizing the use of Lehi City’s 2010 allocation of Home Funds and Community Housing Development Organization Funds to assist in the development of affordable housing projects located in Utah County.
a. Approval of Resolution
Mayor Wilson opened the public hearing at 7:03 and announced to those present that the council would now receive input from the community.
Frankie Christofferson reported that she would like approval for the Lehi City portion of the consortium funds to be given to the county to use for various needs. The city has allocated their funds in previous years to help with the Loan to own program to facilitate temporary housing for those leaving jail to find housing and many other worthwhile projects.
There was no public comment.
Mayor Wilson closed the public hearing at 8:05 p.m.
MOTION: a motion was made to adopt the Resolution authorizing the use of Lehi City’s 2010 allocation of Home Funds and Community Housing Development Organization Funds and to authorize the Mayor to sign the Resolution by Council member Collins, seconded by Council member Dixon. Roll call vote: Revill-yes, Collins-yes, Dixon-yes, Holbrook-yes, and Johnson (electronically) – yes. Motion passed.
Regular Session
3. Community Awards/Presentations
3.1 Employee of the month (Steve Marchbanks)
Administrator Davidson presented an award for Employee of the Month to Steve Marchbanks, Parks Department.
3.2 Lehi Chamber of Commerce Presentation
Doug Meldrum introduced Donna Milakovic, Chamber of Commerce Director to those present. Ms. Milakovic presented the, Mission Statement, Goals and Accomplishments of the Chamber. She indicated that the membership has increased 90 percent since she first began as the Chamber Director. The Chamber currently is working on a map of Lehi spotlighting businesses for residents and visitors.
3.3 Swearing in of Youth City Council members
Council member Collins indicated that interviews were held for the Lehi City Youth Mayor, Council and Department Heads and was amazed at the quality of youth in this city. She turned the time to Recorder Connie Ashton to perform the swearing in of the Jackell Larson as Youth City Recorder. Jackell as the newly sworn Youth City Recorder gave the oath of office to the Youth Mayor, City Council and Department heads.
3.4 Approval of “ARBOR DAY PROCLAMATION”
Council member Collins presented and read the “Arbor Day Proclamation”. Council member Collins made a motion to approve the Arbor Day Proclamation as read and declare the 4th Saturday of April each year as “Arbor Day”. Motion was seconded by Council member Revill. Roll call vote: Revill-yes, Collins-yes, Dixon-yes, Johnson (electronically) – yes and Holbrook-yes. Motion passed.
4. 20 Minute Citizen Input
Marcus Phillips asked to just take a moment and introduce himself to the Mayor and City Council.
5. Kainna Briscoe (or Representative) – Request permission to sell beer (class C beer permit) at the Lehi Walgreen’s located at 1200 East State Street.
Bob McIntire, Walgreen’s District Manager, asked consideration for approval of a class C beer sale permit for their Lehi Store.
MOTION: a motion was made to approve a Class C Beer Permit for the Lehi Walgreen’s located at 1200 East State Street in Lehi by Council member Dixon, seconded by Council member Holbrook. Roll call vote: Revill-yes, Collins-no, Dixon-yes, Johnson (electronically)-yes, Holbrook-yes. Motion passed.
6. Lehi City – Request consideration for approval of a resolution expressing support for a Joint Land Use Study among Camp Williams and the surrounding cities.
Administrator Davidson reported that the approval of this resolution is seeking support from the city towards the Joint Land Use Study for the Camp Williams areas. The representation from Lehi is Doug Meldrum and Kim Struthers.
MOTION: a motion to approve the resolution expressing support for the Joint Land Use Study was made by Council member Revill, seconded by Council member Dixon. Roll call vote: Revill-yes, Collins-yes, Dixon-yes, Johnson (electronically)-yes, and Holbrook-yes. Motion passed.
7. Consideration of property purchase at 300 North and 625 West.
Mayor Wilson reported that this property is adjacent to the Power Department and would be an asset to the city for further expansion.
MOTION: a motion to approve the purchase of 3.76 acres of property next to the Lehi City Power Department in the amount of $300,000.00 plus any closing costs that might be accrued and that there be no contingencies on use was made by Council member Holbrook, seconded by Council member Collins. Roll call vote: Revill-yes, Collins-yes, Dixon-yes, Johnson (electronically)-yes, and Holbrook-yes. Motion passed.
8. Action on public hearing items
Actions/Motions are recorded on the public hearing portion of the minutes.
9. City Business
9.1 Request for approval to surplus old laptops and computer equipment
MOTION: a motion to approve the surplus property list of 9 laptop computers as presented was made by Council member Holbrook, seconded by Council member Revill. Roll call vote: Revill-yes, Collins-yes, Dixon-yes, Johnson (electronically)-yes, and Holbrook-yes. Motion passed.
Engineer Powell indicated that some property on 600 East was bought years ago to accommodate the cemetery but they now don’t need it. He ordered an appraisal and would like to begin the process to surplus the property. Mayor Wilson indicated that he would like to sit on the property awhile longer and see what the values do in the future, possibly one or two years. Council member Holbrook indicated that he is not ready to sell it at this time. Council member Revill expressed that with the economy and tight city budget it may be prosperous to sell now.
Administrator Davidson indicated that the city received a dividend check today from the Utah Local Government Trust and Workmen’s Compensation Fund for $12, 600.00 for having very few Risk Management items. Lehi City also received the Charles Cain Award from the Workmen’s Comp and was the only public agency that received that award. Congratulations went to Scott Sampson for a job well done.
MOTION: a motion to go into Closed Session to discuss personnel was made by Council member Collins, seconded by Council member Dixon. Roll call vote: Revill-yes, Collins-yes, Dixon-yes, Johnson (electronically) – yes, and Holbrook-yes. Motion passed.
Closed Session
Mayor Wilson began the closed session at 9:05 p.m.
Conducting: Mayor Bert Wilson
Present: Council members: Kaye Collins, James Dixon, Stephen Holbrook, Mark Johnson (electronically) and Johnny Revill
Others present: Connie J. Ashton, City Recorder
(Closed Session minutes are protected under UCA GRAMA laws)
9. Adjournment
MOTION: a motion to adjourn was made by Council member Revill, seconded by Council member Holbrook. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 10:46 p.m.