Commission Meeting 4 November 18, 2014

MINUTES

BOX ELDER COUNTY COMMISSION

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

The Board of County Commissioners of Box Elder County, Utah met in an Administrative/Operational Session at the County Courthouse, 01 South Main Street in Brigham City, Utah at 4:30 p.m. on November 18, 2014. The following members were present:

Ryan Tingey Chairman

Jeff Scott Commissioner

Stan Summers Commissioner

Marla R. Young Clerk

The following items were discussed:

1.  Agenda Review/Supporting Documents

2. Commissioners’ Correspondence

3. Staff Reports – Agenda Related

4. Correspondence

The Administrative/Operational Session adjourned at 4:40 p.m.

The regular session was called to order by Chairman Tingey at 5:00 p.m. with the following members present, constituting a quorum:

Ryan Tingey Chairman

Jeff Scott Commissioner

Stan Summers Commissioner

Marla Young County Clerk

The prayer was offered by Commissioner Summers.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Treasurer Shaun Thornley.

AGENDA: ATTACHMENT NO. 1

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

DeAnna Hardy of Brigham City asked why they held a groundbreaking for the USU Campus before the bond was passed. She also asked why the bond was not voted on by the people. Government should not be involved in education. She quoted Thomas Jefferson and Ezra Taft Benson. She stated liberty has been yielded and government has been given control. Ms. Hardy encouraged the commissioners to turn around and bring back freedom and cut costs of government spending.

FLINT’S SMALL SUBDIVISION – SCOTT LYONS

County Planner Scott Lyons stated the commission approved the Flint’s Small Subdivision last commission meeting, but before it was recorded an error was found regarding an easement on a portion of the road. The plat has been corrected and been through the proper reviews. Since it had not been recorded, it did not require an amendment.

MOTION: Commissioner Scott made a motion to approve the Flint’s Small Subdivision. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Summers and unanimously carried.

SETH WILCOX SUBDIVISION – SCOTT LYONS

County Planner Scott Lyons said the Seth Wilcox subdivision is located north of Fielding and is a one-lot subdivision containing .84 acres. The plat has been through all necessary reviews.

MOTION: Commissioner Summers made a motion to approve the Seth Wilcox Subdivision. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Scott and unanimously carried.

DIAMOND M RANCH SUBDIVISION – SCOTT LYONS

County Planner Scott Lyons stated the Diamond M Ranch Subdivision is located at 13100 N. East Garland Road in the East Garland area. It is a one-lot subdivision. The plat has been through the necessary department reviews.

MOTION: Commissioner Scott made a motion to approve the Diamond M Ranch Subdivision. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Summers and unanimously carried.

JOURNAL TECHNOLOGIES AGREEMENT #14-30 – ATTORNEY HADFIELD

Attorney Stephen Hadfield stated the agreement with Journal Technologies is not ready.

MOTION: Commissioner Scott made a motion to table Agreement #14-30. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Summers and the item was tabled.

PUBLIC DEFENDERS ASSOCIATION/REVIEW OF CONTRACT – BERNIE ALLEN

Public Defenders Bernie Allen, Michael Studebaker, Kevin McGaha, and Malone Molgard gave an update of the public defender services of the past year. Mr. Allen stated changes made by the Supreme Court regarding misdemeanors increased the number of appearances which backed up the calendar a little. He commended all of the attorneys for the way they handle each case. They take on challenges and handle them very well. They are already involved in drug court and will begin mental health court at the first of the year. He invited the commissioners to come see how they work and asked them to extend the term of their agreement.

Commissioner Scott read a letter from Judge Allen which praised the work of the County Attorney, Sheriff’s Office, and Public Defenders.

WARRANT REGISTER – COMMISSIONERS

The Warrant Register was signed and the following claims were approved for payment: Claims 94418 through 94527 in the amount of $332,203.80. Claims 94533 through 94563 in the amount of $50,579.78. Claim 94374 was voided.

CELL PHONE ALLOWANCE

HUMAN RES: Diane Olson

CLOSED SESSION

Strategy session to discuss the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of an individual.

MOTION: At 5:34 p.m. a motion was made by Commissioner Scott to move into a closed session to discuss the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of an individual. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Summers and unanimously carried.

MOTION: At 5:53 p.m. a motion was made by Commissioner Scott to reconvene into regular commission meeting. Commissioner Summers seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously and regular commission meeting was reconvened.

Chairman Tingey stated personnel items were discussed in the closed session.

ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Commissioner Scott to adjourn. Commissioner Summers seconded the motion, and the meeting adjourned at 5:55 p.m.

ADOPTED AND APPROVED in regular session this 3rd day of December 2014.

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Ryan Tingey, Chairman

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Stan Summers, Commissioner

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Jeff Scott, Commissioner

ATTEST:

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Marla R. Young, Clerk