Wednesday, May 20, 2020

Recap! City Council 5/19/2020

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Here is the agenda for this meeting:

•Coronavirus update: Mayor Jo informed everyone that Governor Gary Herbert has issued another executive order.  This order will expire May 29th.  Additionally, the phased guidelines have been updated, you can see the new document (version 4.4) here and the Governor's order here.  

She also gave some updated information about last week's announcement about the county doing random household testing.  2 communities in Davis County have been chosen, one in south Davis County and one in north Davis County.  Officials will knock on every door in these communities and leave information about where and how to be tested if you are willing to do so.  She also mentioned about the upcoming concert in Kaysville that Mayor Katie Witt has supported to put on.  The council of Kaysville is doing everything in their power to stop this concert.  The health department has said they can not stop the concert from happening, only punish violations that take place at the gathering. 

Water Service Agreement with Job Corps: The Weber Basin Job Corps has learned they are out of compliance due to failed tests on their water and have been entered into corrective action.  South Weber City has agreed to join together two projects, one for the East Bench Transmission Project Line the city was planning to do and joining it with the Job Corps water line replacement.  Job Corps will reimburse the city fully for all expenses and as an incentive, Job Corps has agreed to pay for all professional services (design and project management) and a 15% administrative fee.  Below is table to demonstrate the proposed agreement.  The agreement passed with unanimous approval.  Donnika Bigelow from Job Corps was available on the call and expressed appreciation to South Weber for being good neighbors and agreeing to help them be able to get back into compliance and protect those that are at their facility. 


Mutual Aid Agreement for Fire Department: The Fire Department wishes to enter into a mutual aid agreement with Morgan County.   This means our fire department will be called when needed without cost or liability to Morgan County and vice-versa.  The council had some concerns about the fire department being gone from our city during emergencies and therefore needing our mutual aid to cover our cities.  Dave explained that Chief Tolman, as fire chief, is the one who makes the call whether or not to answer calls from other communities knowing his responsibility lies to the citizens of South Weber.  It was also expressed that if we find the agreement is not suiting South Weber well, there is the ability to terminate the agreement.  The agreement passed with unanimous approval.  

Agreement with Davis Dispatch: Davis dispatch has increased their rates for dispatch calls.  Price per call increased from $30.59 to $31.51 resulting in an increase for South Weber to $802.70.  The agreement passed with unanimous approval. 

New Business

Councilmember Alberts reported that a graduation ceremony is schedule to happen on May 26th at 3:00.  Graduates should meet at the church at 1814 E 7775 S.  Wear your cap and gown and decorate your vehicle.  The Sherriff's department and Fire Department will led the parade.  Details of parade route are in the flyer below:





Reports:

•Mayor Jo reported that she and staff met with Horrock's to work on the latest study for the best feasible route for the Weber Pathways Trail.  They are about half way through the TLC grant we received from the Wasatch Front Regional Council.  She also relayed that the county received $545,000 funds as part as the CARES Act to support Covid-19 supported related fund.  The committee chose these funds to go to the Bountiful Food Pantry and Davis Behavioral Health both for specific services those entities provide.  She also notated that before Covid Davis Behavioral Health had about 240 visits per month.  During Covid, that has increased to over 1100 per month. 

•Councilwoman Alberts reported that the County Fair Days committee met today with regards to upcoming plans CFD and restrictions that will be necessary.  They are working very hard on trying to find out differnt solutions and possibilities and will be deciding shortly if and how this could be possible.  These ladies are trying to pull of something great and I commend them for their persistence and dedication to our city.   Councilmember Winsor said that he wants them to know they have his full support in going forward with a version of CFD and feels that it is something the community needs right now.

•Councilman Winsor reported that the mosquito abatement is in the process of Ariel application via drones.   The mosquito season is expected to be early and strong due to the dry and warmth weather we have been having.  He also report they are looking for a UAV pilot to hire.  

•City Manager David Larsen reported the new development process put in place at the beginning of this year is working very well.  There has been lots of back and forth with the developer of the Lofts Project and is happy with the process of ensuring all code issues has been resolved and addressed before coming to the Planning Commission.  

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