TOWN OF APPLE VALLEY – TOWN COUNCIL February 21, 2018 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting Minutes Town Office Building

OPENING

Mayor Campbell brought the meeting to order at 7:24 pm. welcoming all in attendance. He informed them the signing of documents that just took place in the Big Plains Water and Sewer Special Service District meeting prior to this one put the Town one step closer to finalizing the Canaan Springs Water purchase. The water rights are considered to be some of the oldest in the state dating back to 1864. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Campbell.

PRESENT

Mayor Robert Campbell

Council Member Trevor Black

Council Member Debbie Kopp

Council Member Michael McLaughlin

Town Attorney Shawn Guzman

Fire Chief David Zolg, Jr

Big Plains Water SSSD Chairman Harold Merritt

Planning Commission Chairman Cynthia Browning

Commissioner Paul Edwardsen

Planning Commission Alternate Dale Kingsley

Planning Commission Alternate Andy Sadler

Town Recorder Jauna McGinnis

EXCUSED

Council Member Ron Brown

Public Works Director Dale Harris

Engineer Rod Mills

CONFLICTS OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS

None stated.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Resident Colleen Kuehne asked if the roadbase behind the Town building could be brought to the front to reduce the mud.

Resident Richard Kopp stated the Listening Sessions have been a good way to obtain the pulse of the community concerns and vision.

Resident Colleen Kuehne inquired what R-1-20 indicated. Mayor Campbell explained it was Residential Half-Acre.

MOTION:Council Member Black motioned to close the public comments.

SECOND:The motion was seconded by Council Member Kopp.

VOTE:Mayor Campbell called for a vote:

Council Member Kopp - Aye

Council Member McLaughlin – Aye

Council Member Black - Aye

Mayor Campbell - Aye

The vote was unanimous and the motion carried.

CONSIDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES

MOTION:Council Member Kopp motioned to approve the February 7, 2018 minutes.

SECOND:The motion wasseconded by Council Member McLaughlin.

VOTE:Mayor Campbell called for a vote:

Council Member Kopp - Aye

Council Member McLaughlin – Aye

Council Member Black - Aye

Mayor Campbell - Aye

The vote was unanimous and the motion carried.

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION OF THE ZONE CHANGE FROM OST TO R-1-20. APPLICANT: KEN HOLM AND KIM GREEN, PARCEL AV-1365-H-1-1, intersection of 1800 east and 2000 south

No applicant or representative was present.

Mayor Campbell stated the Planning Commission had a hearing on this item on November 9, 2017. Planning staff was not able to attend and submitted a written report recommending denial. Recorder Jauna McGinnis read the report (attached).

MOTION:Council Member Black motioned to deny the zone change from OST to R-1-20 for Applicant Ken Holm and Kim Green, Parcel AV-1365-H-1-1 based on the findings of the planning staff report.

SECOND:The motion was seconded by Council Member McLaughlin.

VOTE:Mayor Campbell called for a vote:

Council Member Kopp - Aye

Council Member McLaughlin – Aye

Council Member Black - Aye

Mayor Campbell - Aye

The vote was unanimous and the motion carried.

Discussion and action on planning commission recommendation of the proposed minor seven (7) lot subdivision. applicant: ken holm and kim green, parcel av-1365-1-1, intersection of 1800 east and 2000 south

No applicant or representative was present. Recorder Jauna McGinnis read a statement from the planning staff recommending denial (attached).

MOTION:Council Member Kopp motioned that due to the denial of the zone change this application is not compatible with the existing zoning and that it be denied.

SECOND:The motion was seconded by Council Member Black.

VOTE:Mayor Campbell called for a vote:

Council Member Kopp - Aye

Council Member McLaughlin – Aye

Council Member Black - Aye

Mayor Campbell - Aye

The vote was unanimous and the motion carried.

Consider approval of policy of fire fighters to receive benefit of trash service as a non-billed item

Chief Zolg commented the purpose is to encourage the involvement of the firefighters. Mayor Campbell read the policy. It is the policy of the Town of Apple Valley to offer the benefit of non-billed trash service to the fire department volunteers. Approval of participation will be determined by the fire chief.

MOTION:Council MemberMcLaughlin motioned to approve the policy for fire fighters to receive the benefit.

SECOND:The motion was seconded by Council Member Kopp.

VOTE:Mayor Campbell called for a vote:

Council Member Kopp - Aye

Council Member McLaughlin – Aye

Council Member Black - Aye

Mayor Campbell - Aye

The vote was unanimous and the motion carried.

Consider approval of donation of conference table by richard kopp

Mayor Campbell reported Richard Kopp, with Denny Bass, found an 8’ table. He then refinished it and donated it for the office conference room. This approval would offer the benefit of a tax deduction for the funds and time put into the project.

MOTION:Council Member Koppmotioned to accept the donation from Richard Kopp of the table for the conference room.

SECOND:The motion was seconded by Council Member McLaughlin.

VOTE:Mayor Campbell called for a vote:

Council Member Kopp - Aye

Council Member McLaughlin – Aye

Council Member Black - Aye

Mayor Campbell - Aye

The vote was unanimous and the motion carried.

Consider approval of assessing and revising fee schedule

Mayor Campbell reported some of the fees have been on the schedule for quite some time. The fees need revision for moving forward. He will be taking recommendations from staff. Resident Marty Lisonbee suggested the bulk water meter be charged for rent and a deposit. Chairman Merritt stated the meter already has charges and a deposit requirement.

MOTION:Council Member McLaughlin motioned to review and make recommendations for new fees.

SECOND:The motion was seconded by Council Member Black.

VOTE:Mayor Campbell called for a vote:

Council Member Kopp - Aye

Council Member McLaughlin – Aye

Council Member Black - Aye

Mayor Campbell - Aye

The vote was unanimous and the motion carried.

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON the gateway project

Mayor Campbell reported that Engineer Mills has not received any communication back from the contractor as of yet.

consent calendar – income and expenses

MOTION:Council Member Blackmotioned to approve the consent calendar dated February 21, 2018.

SECOND:The motion was seconded by Council Member Kopp.

VOTE:Mayor Campbell called for a vote:

Council Member Kopp - Aye

Council Member McLaughlin – Aye

Council Member Black - Aye

Mayor Campbell - Aye

The vote was unanimous and the motion carried.

Reports, Recommendations, Appointments, and Announcements

  • Events Committee –Council Member Kopp reported the Apple Valentine’s Day event had a turnout of 20 people. The next event is the Easter Egg Hunt. There will be a bounce house, parachute, and an afternoon social/potluck.
  • Planning Commission – Recommendation for Andrew Sadler as Alternate – Mayor Campbell presented the recommendation from the Planning Commission for Andrew Sadler to be an alternate.

MOTION:Council Member Kopp motioned to approve Andrew Sadler as an Alternate on Planning Commission with a term ending December 2019.

SECOND:The motion was seconded by Council Member McLaughlin.

VOTE:Mayor Campbell called for a vote:

Council Member Kopp - Aye

Council Member McLaughlin – Aye

Council Member Black - Aye

Mayor Campbell - Aye

The vote was unanimous and the motion carried.

  • Fire Department – Chief Zolg reported burn permits will be available starting March 1st. There will be access to the burn permit and the mitigation form online. The chili cook-off is set for April 21st. Two training classes are setup for four fire fighters – Hazmat and Engine training. There was a 4-wheeler incident injuring a 42 year old male. He asked if anyone knows those who are racing around to ask them to slow down. He gave a thank you to the Events Committee for the event. $65 was raised for the fire department. Two firemen are currently working on wildland fires. There will be an ISO update in April.
  • Engineering – Nothing to report.
  • Public Works – Nothing to report.
  • Big Plains Water and Sewer SSD – Chairman Merritt reported the need for only six (6) or seven (7) more surveys to finish it up. Well 59 is nearing completion. The piping is in. A pump and motor is needed as well as energizing the well house. This well will add to the storage capacity in Cedar Point. Canaan Springs is nearing the end. It is pumping 300 gpm. The District is in the process of gaining ownership of water rights and infrastructure.
  • Code Enforcement – Mayor Campbell reported that code enforcement has been rolled up under public works.
  • Council – Mayor Campbell attended a meeting about the different plans the county has, i.e., paving roads, reducing congestion to and around Zion, increasing economic development and recreation (see attached form).
  • Other -

Request for a Closed Session

None requested.

Adjournment

MOTION:Council Member Kopp motioned to adjourn.

SECOND:The motion was seconded by Council Member McLaughlin.

VOTE:Mayor Campbell called for a vote:

Council Member Kopp - Aye

Council Member McLaughlin - Aye

Council Member Black – Aye

Mayor Campbell - Aye

The vote was unanimous and the motion carried.

Meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.

Date approved: ______

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Robert Campbell, Mayor

ATTEST BY: ______

Jauna McGinnis, Recorder

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