FCA Meeting

October 3, 2017

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MINUTES

Washington County Flood Control Authority

Executive Committee

Washington County Administration Building

197 E Tabernacle, St. George, UT 84770

October 3, 2017 5:00 PM

PRESENT

Executive Committee

Jon Pike, St. George City

Ed Baca, St. George City

Troy Belliston, Washington City

Rick Rosenberg, Representing Jerry Amundsen

Jimmie Hughes, St. George City

Technical Advisory Council

Lester Dalton, Washington City

Jack Taylor, Santa Clara City

Jay Sandberg, St. George City

Other

Jerry Rasmussen, Washington County

Cheyenne Bentley, Washington County

Mayor Jon Pike conducted the meeting and welcomed everyone in attendance. It was determined that a quorum was present for voting on action items.

ACTION ITEMS

Recommendation of Approval for Agreement Amendment #1 for New Aerial Imagery of the Virgin River, Santa Clara and Ft. Pierce Wash as Part of the 2017 Grant Applications Project

Mayor Rick Rosenberg explained that Tamarisk control can be better managed via aerial imagery. This allows tamarisk areas to be prioritized quickly, as ground crews don’t need to spend a lot of time locating it. The total cost of the aerial imagery is $21,500. It is recommended that the Flood Control Authority approve the change order amount of $11,500 as the remaining $10,000 has already been approved.

Mr. Rosenberg mentioned that Washington County, Washington City, St. George City and Santa Clara City will all have access to the imagery.

MOTION: Motion by Ed Baca to Approve Agreement Amendment Number 1 for New Arial Imagery of the Virgin River, Santa Clara River and Ft. Pierce Wash as Part of the 2017 grant Application Project in the Amount of $11,500. Motion seconded by Troy Bellistonand carried by a unanimous vote.

Preliminary 2018 Budget

Washington County Accountant Jerry Rasmussen proposed the following changes to the 2017 balance sheet: moving $100,000 from the unrestricted account to emergency needs; moving $100,000 from unrestricted to right-of-way access costs; $255,300 into the Stucki Debris Basin project;$27,125 into the Gypsum Wash Debris Basin project; and $23,550 into Warner Valley Debris Basic project. After those recommended changes, the unrestricted fund balance would be $457,312.46. The purpose of the changes is for project identification to ensure that funds are available when needed.

MOTION: Motion by Jimmie Hughes to Approve the 2017 budget with the proposed changes as presented by Jerry Rasmussen. Motion Seconded by Troy Belliston and carried by a unanimous vote.

Mr. Rasmussen distributed the 2018 proposed budget and explained that an additional $50,000 is anticipated in the 2018 budget.

MOTION: Motion by Troy Belliston to Approve the 2018 preliminary budget as presented by Jerry Rasmussen. Motion Seconded by Ed Baca and carried by a unanimous vote.

Scheduling of Next Meeting

November 21, 2017 at 5:00 PM

OTHER BUSINESS

None presented.

Adjourned: 5:40 PM

Minutes prepared by: Cheyenne Bentley