IRON COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING
September 10, 2007
Minutes of the Iron County Commission meeting convened at 9:00 a.m. September 10, 2007 in Commission Chambers at the Iron County Courthouse, Parowan, Utah.
Officers in attendance included:
Wayne A. Smith Commission Chairman
Lois L. Bulloch Commissioner
Alma L. Adams Commissioner
Scott F. Garrett County Attorney
Cynthia Robinson Deputy County Clerk
SYNOPSIS :
2007 CLASS “B” ROAD MILEAGE UPDATE
AGRICULTURAL PROTECTION AREA FINAL HEARING AND ACTION
APPROVAL OF WARRANTS & ADJOURN
DESIGNATION OF BY MAIL VOTING PRECINCTS
IRON MISSION STATE PARK REPORT
NRCS EMERGENCY WATERSHED PROTECTION PROGRAM
PAROWAN SENIOR CENTER MOU AGREEMENT
PUBLIC HEARING ZONING MAP AMENDMENTS
Those assembled were led in the pledge of allegiance by Wayne Smith.
Lois Bulloch discussed needs at the shooting range near Three Peaks. Maintenance items include weed control and the need for rest room facilities. A flagpole needs to be erected to allow a red flag to be posted when shooting is occurring. Wayne Smith said he may have a pole he could donate. The proposed ordinance covering the Three Peaks Recreation area should include the area of the shooting range also.
Alma Adams reported that the count of Federal prisoners at the jail has increased to 65. The goal is to have 80 prisoners housed in that unit. Alma also discussed a grant being submitted by Cedar City to fund additional full time fire fighters. As the grant funds diminish over time, Iron County will be expected to fund 40% of the $200,000 annually for the continued service.
Wayne Smith reported that the Road Department needs a new road grader. It is anticipated that the funds from a trade in of an old grader and funds dedicated to the Road Department from fire suppression efforts this summer will cover the cost of a new road grader. Alma Adams made a motion to approve the purchase of the new road grader from funds generated from the trade of a used grader and fire suppression work. Second by Lois Bulloch. Voting: Wayne Smith, Aye; Lois Bulloch, Aye; Alma Adams, Aye.
A letter from Matt Bulloch regarding the purchase by the County of a 220 acre parcel of SITLA property for prairie dog habitat was discussed. No action was taken at this time.
Bill Hall met with the Commission regarding damage done to a buried water line in Hamblin Valley by County road crews. He requested a waiver of all County fees in replacing the damaged pipeline and placing it deeper under the area to avoid problems in the future. Alma Adams made a motion to approve the waiver as requested due to the damage being caused by County road crews and to authorize County personnel to repair the damage. Second by Lois Bulloch. Voting: Wayne Smith, Aye; Lois Bulloch, Aye; Alma Adams, Aye.
PUBLIC HEARING ZONING MAP AMENDMENTS :
Lois Bulloch made a motion to open a public hearing to receive comments on proposed zoning map amendments and comprehensive zone changes. Second by Alma Adams. Voting: Wayne Smith, Aye; Lois Bulloch, Aye; Alma Adams, Aye.
Reed Erickson discussed a recommendation from the Planning Commission to rezone the Tier 2 areas surrounding municipalities to A-20 for properties not currently within a recognized subdivision. In the past a ½ mile area around municipalities have been zoned R-1/2.
After all public comments were received, Alma Adams made a motion to close the public hearing and take the matter under consideration to allow the Data Processing Department to compile a comprehensive zoning map with the proposed changes. Second by Lois Bulloch. Voting: Wayne Smith, Aye; Lois Bulloch, Aye; Alma Adams, Aye.
AGRICULTURAL PROTECTION AREA FINAL HEARING AND ACTION :
Lois Bulloch made a motion to convene a public hearing to receive final comments on a proposal by Donna Mitchell to designate a parcel as an agricultural protection area. Second by Alma Adams. Voting: Wayne Smith, Aye; Lois Bulloch, Aye; Alma Adams, Aye.
Cindy Robinson reported that letters have been received from the Planning Commission and the Agricultural Protection Board recommending approval of the Agricultural Protection Area.
Chad Nay reported on recommendations from the Planning Commission that the APA specify that it is to be used in the production of domestic livestock including cattle, sheep, horses, mules, goats, swine, rabbits, geese, ducks, turkeys, chickens including dairy operations, and includes calving, lambing, fouling, reproduction for all animals listed herein. The raising and harvesting of vegetation crops to sustain life for animals and humans.
No negative comments were received whereupon Alma Adams made a motion to close the public hearing and to approve the designation of an Agricultural Protection Area for the Donna Mitchell property. Second by Lois Bulloch. Voting: Wayne Smith, Aye; Lois Bulloch, Aye; Alma Adams, Aye.
NRCS EMERGENCY WATERSHED PROTECTION PROGRAM :
An agreement providing emergency watershed protection through a grant from NRCS was presented by Steve Platt. He requested approval of the grant which will be used to develop flood control structures and channel development. Lois Bulloch made a motion to authorize the Commission Chair to sign the financial agreement and to authorize Steve Platt to sign changes to the original agreement upon review of a Commissioner. Second by Alma Adams. Voting: Wayne Smith, Aye; Lois Bulloch, Aye; Alma Adams, Aye.
2007 CLASS “B” ROAD MILEAGE UPDATE :
Steve Platt, Iron County Engineer presented updated maps of Iron County Class B roads on the County maintenance system. Currently there are 214 miles of paved roads, 466 miles of gravel roads, and 305 miles of dirt roads on the system. Alma Adams made a motion to accept the updated mileage figures as presented for 2007. Second by Lois Bulloch. Voting: Wayne Smith, Aye; Lois Bulloch, Aye; Alma Adams, Aye.
Clint Kelly again met with the Commission seeking approval of the establishment of a Mobile Crisis Team to be funded through grants and fund raising.
The Commission made the following stipulations on approval of the program:
1. Approval subject to review and approval by the County Attorney.
2. The Mobile Crisis Team is to be established as a 501 (c) 3 non profit organization.
3. All funds are to be routed through the County Auditor’s Office.
4. There is to be no additional cost to the County. When grant funds are expended, the program ends.
5. The County Sheriff will provide office space at no charge at the Sheriff’s Office.
6. The program is to be reviewed annually for continued approval.
7. Volunteers and employees will not be County employees and volunteers. They will be designated as independent contractors and will provide their own liability insurance, equipment, and vehicles.
8. Interlocal agreements are to be prepared for the team to operate within their jurisdiction. The agreements are to contain a hold harmless clause naming Iron County as an additional insured.
Lois Bulloch made a motion to approve the program for one year subject to the listed stipulations and interlocal agreements being signed. Second by Alma Adams. Voting: Wayne Smith, Aye; Lois Bulloch, Aye; Alma Adams, Aye.
PAROWAN SENIOR CENTER MOU AGREEMENT :
An agreement & memorandum of understanding between Iron County and Parowan City for the donation and use of a parcel of property to be used for the construction of a Senior Citizen Center in Parowan was reviewed and approved on a motion by Alma Adams. Second by Lois Bulloch. Voting: Wayne Smith, Aye; Lois Bulloch, Aye; Alma Adams, Aye.
The agreement is to have a corrected signature page prepared and an exhibit with the property description is to be prepared for signatures.
Parowan City represented by Joe Melling requested non permanent take of Utah Prairie Dogs to install sewer lines on 2200 West from the Gap road South to near Highway 91 in Parowan and on areas designated near the airport. Parowan will split the project into phases with additional requests for non permanent take as the projects are ready to proceed.
Alma Adams made a motion to grant up to 16 dogs of non permanent take from the current year allocation. Second by Lois Bulloch. Voting: Wayne Smith, Aye; Lois Bulloch, Aye; Alma Adams, Aye.
Colette Eppley presented recommendations for promotions for Polly Johnson from EMT-Intermediate to Lead Worker in Parowan and Kenna Wright form EMT-Basic to EMT-Intermediate. Polly Johnson will not receive a salary increase but will be an hourly worker with additional hours.
Lois Bulloch made a motion to approve the promotions as presented. Second by Alma Adams. Voting: Wayne Smith, Aye; Lois Bulloch, Aye; Alma Adams, Aye.
Colette also reported that each department is requested to conduct Safety Training in compliance with UCIP Best Practices program. The intent is to lower accident rates and injuries in the work place. Colette is to forward a copy of the notice and proposed training to the Commission.
Each Department Supervisor will be allowed to conduct the training that best suits their department. Iron County has had a high rate of workers comp claims this year, one of the highest claim counties this year. The Road Department was recognized as having an excellent training program in place. The Commission agreed that the safety program should be implemented and encourage Departments to stress safety issues affecting their work and equipment.
IRON MISSION STATE PARK REPORT :
Todd Prince, Iron Mission State Park, met with the Commission to report on increases in visitors this year and to thank the County for their support in marketing, advertising, and interpretive programs funded in part by Iron County and offered to Iron County Residents. The program has been very successful and during budget time, Iron Mission would again like to request consideration of funding from the Transient Room Tax Board. No action was needed by the Commission at this time.ANNEXATION NOTICE PARAGONAH :
A notice of a petition for annexation from Paragonah for the Dale Robinson property was reviewed. A map was not attached and the matter was tabled and referred to Reid Erickson to bring a more definitive description and location of the proposed annexation. The Commission also requested that the County Attorney make Paragonah Town aware of concerns with creating peninsulas and islands with annexations.
DESIGNATION OF BY MAIL VOTING PRECINCTS :
The County Clerk’s Office requested approval of a plan to conduct by mail voting in the upcoming November special election. The following precincts are eligible to be designated as by mail precincts: Brian Head; Paragonah, Summit, Kanarraville, Newcastle, Beryl and Modena. Part of the municipalities have already opted to conduct their elections by mail as a cost saving measure. Kanarraville and Paragonah will be contacted for their approval as by mail precincts.
Lois Bulloch made a motion to approve conducting by mail voting in the listed precincts as requested by the County Clerk. Second by Alma Adams. Voting: Wayne Smith, Aye; Lois Bulloch, Aye; Alma Adams, Aye.
APPROVAL OF WARRANTS & ADJOURN :
After the bills were reviewed and approved or rejected, the meeting was adjourned at p.m. on a motion by Lois Bulloch. Second was by Alma Adams. Voting: Wayne Smith, Aye; Lois Bulloch, Aye; Alma Adams, Aye.
Signed: Wayne A. Smith, Chairman
Attest: David I. Yardley
County Clerk