Opening Comments
Commissioner Ross gave prayer.
Pledge of Allegiance
Any wishing to participate.
Road Items
Mr. Nielsen stated the road department was moving right
along with edging newly laid asphalt roads. They have put off
flushing the roads due to weather conditions.
Mr. Nielsen received a request from Horrocks Engineers to
approved construction engineering on the Arcadia Road in the
amount of $262,500.00. Commissioner Peatross motioned to approve
the contract with Horrocks Engineers in the amount of
$262,500.00 for the Arcadia Road Project. Commissioner
Stradinger seconded the motion. All commissioners voted aye
and the motion passed. The Utah Department of Transportation
(UDOT) has also approved the contract.
Mr. Nielsen explained that UDOT will mail a co-op agreement for
signature once they receive this contract. When the co-op
agreement is signed and the BIA funds are recieved this project
will be ready for bidding.
...Deputy Attorney Roland Uresk joined the
meeting...
The footers and support walls have been poured on the Lake Fork
Bridge. For five days, a beam a day will be laid starting on
September 27, 2004.
Commissioner Stradinger informed Mr. Nielsen that Leroy Sherwood
had called with concerns about the North Cresent Road. Mr.
Nielsen confirmed what the problem was and stated that road was
on the list to be worked on this Winter.
Decision Regarding a Request to Vacate Roads in the Following
Area: Township 2 South Range 9 West USM; All of Sections 34, 35,
and 36. Township 3 South Range 9 West USM; Sections 1, 2, and3;
and All of Sections 10, 11, 12 and 14
Attorney Uresk has been trying to reach Jim Forakis and Mr.
William Coleman’s attorney by phone but has received no return
calls. Commissioner Peatross motioned to have Attorney Uresk
draft a resolution for final decision to be approved next
Monday, September 27, 2004. Commissioner Stradinger seconded the
motion. All commissioners voted aye and the motion passed.
Consideration of Request to Rescind Tax Sale
This item was discussed in morning meeting (see minutes of
morning work session). A final decision will be made next
Monday, September 27, 2004 during regular commission meeting.
Consideration of Morning Agenda Items
Attorney Uresk informed the commissioners the County Nuisance
Oridnance will not require a public hearing before being passed.
This ordinance is scheduled for adoption next Monday, September
27, 2004, during regular commission meeting.
Commissioner Peatross has attended meetings regarding the
implementation of the Homeland Security National Incident
Management System (NIMS) and feels they have a template with
considerable detail about the system, but the information he has
received contains inadequate details for implementation and
costs. Commissioner Stradinger motioned to support the
implementation of the Homeland Security NIMS with consideration
of available county resources. Commissioner Peatross seconded
the motion. All commissioners voted aye and the motion
passed.
Tax Adjustments – Assessor’s Office
Rebecca Norris presented the following tax adjustment from the
Assessor’s Office:
| Acct/Ser # |
Year |
+Debit/ -Credit |
Comments |
| HT-19-369 |
2001 |
-$260.30 |
Mobile home was double assessed |
| HT-19-36 |
2002 |
-$260.74
|
Mobile home was double assessed |
| HT-19-36 |
2003 |
-$257.47 |
Mobile home was double assessed |
Commissioner Peatross motioned to approve the tax adjustment.
Commissioner Stradinger seconded the motion. All
commissioners voted aye and the motion passed.
Minutes of Meeting Held September 13, 2004
Commissioner Stradinger motioned to approve the minutes as
amended. Commissioner Peatross seconded the motion. All
commissioners voted aye and the motion passed.
Vouchers
Rebecca Norris presented vouchers #89806 through #89905 in the
amount of two hundred three thousand, eight hundred sixty-seven
dollars and eighty-two cents ($203,867.82) for approval.
Commissioner Peatross motioned to approve the vouchers.
Commissioner Stradinger seconded the motion. All
commissioners voted aye and the motion passed.
...County Treasurer Colene Nelson joined the
meeting...
Tax Adjustments – Treasurer’s Office
Colene Nelson presented the following tax adjustment from
the Treasurer’s Office:
| Account |
Owner |
Credit/ Debit |
Reason |
| 00-013-6451 |
USA |
-26.05 |
EXEMPT |
| 00-013-6477 |
USA |
-38.66 |
EXEMPT |
| 00-013-6972 |
USA |
-13.45 |
EXEMPT |
| 00-013-6899 |
USA |
-26.05 |
EXEMPT |
| 00-013-6964 |
USA |
-26.05 |
EXEMPT |
| 00-013-6956 |
USA |
-26.05 |
EXEMPT |
| 00-013-6378 |
USA |
-26.05 |
EXEMPT |
| 00-013-6774 |
USA |
-25.84 |
EXEMPT |
| 00-013-6469 |
USA |
-26.05 |
EXEMPT |
| 00-013-6782 |
USA |
-25.84 |
EXEMPT |
| 00-013-6352 |
USA |
-25.84 |
EXEMPT |
| 00-013-6832 |
USA |
-25.84 |
EXEMPT |
| 00-013-6816 |
USA |
-27.18 |
EXEMPT |
Commissioner Peatross motioned to approve the tax adjustment.
Commissioner Stradinger seconded the motion. All
commissioners voted aye and the motion passed.
Commissioner Peatross made a motion to Recess at 1:45 p.m.
Consideration of Refinancing the Jail Public Bond (3:00 p.m.
teleconference)
Those present were Commission Chairman Larry S. Ross, Commission
Lorna Stradinger, Commissioner Kent R. Peatross, County
Treasurer Colene Nelson, Deputy Clerk-Auditor Judy Mutton and
Rebecca Norris taking minutes. Joining by phone were Alan
Westenskow and Chris VanDaam of Zion’s Bank and Eric Johnson of
the bond council.
The commission reviewed prior and current debt services of the
public jail bond. Interest rates have come down over the past
few months and it is believed if the county refinances the bond,
they could save approximately one hundred thousand dollars
($100,000) over the period of the bond. The commission will have
a meeting in the commission chambers Wednesday, September 22,
2004 at 9:00 a.m. to discuss items that may affect the sale of
the jail bonds.
Other Business
There was no other business discussed.
Adjournment
The commission adjourned the meeting at 3:45 p.m.
