November 14, 2012
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MINUTES OF THE VINEYARD TOWN COUNCIL MEETING Vineyard Town Hall, 240 East Gammon Road, Vineyard, Utah November 14, 2012
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PRESENT – Mayor Randy Farnworth Councilmember Jeff Gillespie Councilmember Nathan Riley Councilmember Norm Holdaway
ABSENT – Councilmember Sean Fernandez
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Staff Present: Town Attorney David Church, Town Engineer Don Overson, Water Operator Sullivan Love, Town Planner Nathan Crane, UCSO Deputy Collin Gordon, Town Clerk/Recorder Debra Cullimore The Vineyard Town Council held a Regular Meeting Wednesday, November 14, 2012, beginning at 7:00 p.m. The invocation was offered by Nathan Riley.
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Regular Session – The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m.
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MINUTES REVIEW AND APPROVAL – The Council reviewed the minutes of the meeting of October 10, 2012
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COUNCILMEMBER RILEY MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF OCTOBER 10, 2012. COUNCILMEMBER HOLDAWAY SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL PRESENT VOTED IN FAVOR. THE MOTION CARRIED.
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PLANNING COMMISSION UPDATE AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE COUNCIL - Planning Commission Liaison Norman Holdaway Councilmember Holdaway had no business to forward from the Planning Commission.
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STAFF REPORTS –
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Planner, Nathan Crane – Mr. Crane reported that he has met recently with several developers recently regarding potential projects in the Town. No applications have been submitted at this time.
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Engineer, Don Overson – JUB Engineers – Mr. Overson reported that the striping on the east end of Gammon Road will be corrected further.
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Water Operator Technician – Sullivan Love – Mr. Love had no items to report.
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Attorney – David Church – Mr. Church reported that there is a minor boundary line dispute between the LDS Church and Flagship Homes regarding the LeCheminant at Vineyard subdivision.
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Utah County Sheriff’s Department – Deputy Collin Gordon – Deputy Gordon had no items to report. Page 1 of 4; November 14, 2012, Vineyard Town Council Meeting
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Financial Report – Town Treasurer, Nathan Riley – Councilmember Riley had no items to report. 4
Town Clerk/Recorder – Ms. Cullimore had no items to report. 6
BUSINESS ITEMS – 8 10 12
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5.1 – Discussion – Replacement of Concrete Barriers on Gammon Road – The Council will review the minutes of a discussion held during the Town Council meeting of November 9, 2011regarding closing one side of Gammon Road using concrete barriers. The minutes of the meeting indicate that closure of one side of the road and restriping of the other side was approved by the Council on November 9, 2011, provided that the cost does not exceed $1,200. Mr. Overson presented information and cost estimates associated with closure of the north side of Gammon Road and restriping of the south side to accommodate two-way traffic. Cost estimates included placement of concrete barriers and replacing signage indicating two-way traffic on the south side. He stated that he has not calculated re-striping costs at this time, but that the total cost would exceed the $1200 approved on November 9, 2011. Councilmember Holdaway inquired as to the possibility of using orange barrels rather than concrete barriers. Mr. Overson stated that orange barrels would not be effective in closing traffic. Councilmember Riley inquired as to the reason this issue is being brought forward. Councilmember Gillespie stated that he requested that this issue be addressed due to safety concerns associated with vehicles driving on the wrong side of the road. He suggested that the Council consider creating a left hand turn lane rather than closure of one side of the road. Mayor Farnworth observed that the Homesteads subdivision is expected to begin development in the near future, and that closure of the north side of Gammon Road could limit access to that property. He also noted that the current road configuration was designed to minimize traffic along Holdaway Road. He suggested that it may be beneficial to receive input from residents in The Shores subdivision regarding this issue prior to taking action. Following further discussion, the Council felt that signage should be installed directing traffic to the appropriate side of the road, including right turn only signs entering Gammon Road from Holdaway Road, to determine whether appropriate signage would adequately address safety concerns prior to taking further action. This issue will be addressed as necessary at future meetings.
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5.2 – Discussion – Feral Cat Population Control – The Council will discuss options available to resident to control the feral cat population, including services provided by the North Utah Valley Animal Shelter and the Trap Neuter Return (TNR) Program administered through No More Homeless Pets in Utah County. The Council will also discuss costs which could be incurred by the Town in providing this service. Mayor Farnworth explained that he has received complaints from several residents regarding an increasing feral cat population in Town. In response to the complaints, he inquired as to services available through the North Utah Valley Animal Shelter. Residents may surrender trapped cats to the shelter at a cost of $45 per animal. Town staff has also investigated Trap, Neuter, Return (TNR) Page 2 of 4; November 14, 2012, Vineyard Town Council Meeting
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services available through No More Homeless Pets, Utah County. This service will provide humane traps to trap the animals, after which cats can be brought to the facility in Orem where they will be neutered or spayed, their ears will be notched to mark that they have been sterilized, and they will be returned to the area where they were trapped. This service is provided free of charge to residents and the Town. Following further discussion, the Council felt that the best course of action would be to provide information to residents regarding the TNR program. Mayor Farnworth noted that the Council should be aware of possible costs to the Town if residents use services provided through the animal shelter.
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OPEN SESSION – 12
Mayor Farnworth called for comments from the audience. There was no public comment. 14
COUNCILMEMBER’S REPORTS – 16 18 20 22
Councilmember Riley – Councilmember Riley reported that financial information will be presented to Council on a monthly basis. Councilmember Holdaway – Councilmember Holdaway suggested that the Council consider installation of road signage in The Shores subdivision due to increased development in that area. Mr. Overson will review existing and planned signage and make a recommendation to the Council at the November 28, 2012 meeting.
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Councilmember Gillespie – Councilmember Gillespie reported on park projects which have been completed, including fencing around trees. He also reported on a possible safety concern in The Lakes at Sleepy Ridge subdivision along narrow streets with sharp curves. He suggested the possibility of redcurbing on one side of the street to minimize concerns. Mr. Overson will review this issue and make a recommendation at the November 28, 2012 meeting. Councilmember Gillespie also requested that Mr. Overson review and make a recommendation regarding stop signs exiting cul-de-sacs, and a stop sign or yield sign at the T-instersection.
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Councilmember Fernandez – Councilmember Fernandez was not present at the meeting. 34
MAYOR’S REPORT – 36
Mayor Farnworth had no information to forward to the Council. 38
ADJOURNMENT – 40 42 44
The Council moved to adjourn the Town Council meeting and convene a meeting of the Vineyard Redevelopment Agency at 7:53 p.m. The Redevelopment Agency Board moved to reconvene the meeting of the Vineyard Town Council at 9:11 p.m.
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COUNCILMEMBER HOLDAWAY MOVED TO ENTER INTO AN EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS THE ACQUISTION OF REAL PROPERTY AT 9:16 P.M. COUNCILMEMBER Page 3 of 4; November 14, 2012, Vineyard Town Council Meeting
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GILLESPIE SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL PRESENT VOTED IN FAVOR. THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The Redevelopment Agency Board adjourned by consensus at the conclusion of the discussion. 6
MINUTES APPROVED ON – November 28, 2012 8 10
CERTIFIED CORRECT BY ______________________________ DEBRA CULLIMORE, TOWN CLERK/RECORDER
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MINUTES OF THE VINEYARD TOWN COUNCIL MEETING Vineyard Town Hall, 240 East Gammon Road, Vineyard, Utah November 14, 2012
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PRESENT – Mayor Randy Farnworth Councilmember Jeff Gillespie Councilmember Nathan Riley Councilmember Norm Holdaway
ABSENT – Councilmember Sean Fernandez
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Staff Present: Town Attorney David Church, Town Engineer Don Overson, Water Operator Sullivan Love, Town Planner Nathan Crane, UCSO Deputy Collin Gordon, Town Clerk/Recorder Debra Cullimore The Vineyard Town Council held a Regular Meeting Wednesday, November 14, 2012, beginning at 7:00 p.m. The invocation was offered by Nathan Riley.
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Regular Session – The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m.
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MINUTES REVIEW AND APPROVAL – The Council reviewed the minutes of the meeting of October 10, 2012
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COUNCILMEMBER RILEY MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF OCTOBER 10, 2012. COUNCILMEMBER HOLDAWAY SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL PRESENT VOTED IN FAVOR. THE MOTION CARRIED.
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PLANNING COMMISSION UPDATE AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE COUNCIL - Planning Commission Liaison Norman Holdaway Councilmember Holdaway had no business to forward from the Planning Commission.
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STAFF REPORTS –
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Planner, Nathan Crane – Mr. Crane reported that he has met recently with several developers recently regarding potential projects in the Town. No applications have been submitted at this time.
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Engineer, Don Overson – JUB Engineers – Mr. Overson reported that the striping on the east end of Gammon Road will be corrected further.
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Water Operator Technician – Sullivan Love – Mr. Love had no items to report.
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Attorney – David Church – Mr. Church reported that there is a minor boundary line dispute between the LDS Church and Flagship Homes regarding the LeCheminant at Vineyard subdivision.
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Utah County Sheriff’s Department – Deputy Collin Gordon – Deputy Gordon had no items to report. Page 1 of 4; November 14, 2012, Vineyard Town Council Meeting
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Financial Report – Town Treasurer, Nathan Riley – Councilmember Riley had no items to report. 4
Town Clerk/Recorder – Ms. Cullimore had no items to report. 6
BUSINESS ITEMS – 8 10 12
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5.1 – Discussion – Replacement of Concrete Barriers on Gammon Road – The Council will review the minutes of a discussion held during the Town Council meeting of November 9, 2011regarding closing one side of Gammon Road using concrete barriers. The minutes of the meeting indicate that closure of one side of the road and restriping of the other side was approved by the Council on November 9, 2011, provided that the cost does not exceed $1,200. Mr. Overson presented information and cost estimates associated with closure of the north side of Gammon Road and restriping of the south side to accommodate two-way traffic. Cost estimates included placement of concrete barriers and replacing signage indicating two-way traffic on the south side. He stated that he has not calculated re-striping costs at this time, but that the total cost would exceed the $1200 approved on November 9, 2011. Councilmember Holdaway inquired as to the possibility of using orange barrels rather than concrete barriers. Mr. Overson stated that orange barrels would not be effective in closing traffic. Councilmember Riley inquired as to the reason this issue is being brought forward. Councilmember Gillespie stated that he requested that this issue be addressed due to safety concerns associated with vehicles driving on the wrong side of the road. He suggested that the Council consider creating a left hand turn lane rather than closure of one side of the road. Mayor Farnworth observed that the Homesteads subdivision is expected to begin development in the near future, and that closure of the north side of Gammon Road could limit access to that property. He also noted that the current road configuration was designed to minimize traffic along Holdaway Road. He suggested that it may be beneficial to receive input from residents in The Shores subdivision regarding this issue prior to taking action. Following further discussion, the Council felt that signage should be installed directing traffic to the appropriate side of the road, including right turn only signs entering Gammon Road from Holdaway Road, to determine whether appropriate signage would adequately address safety concerns prior to taking further action. This issue will be addressed as necessary at future meetings.
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5.2 – Discussion – Feral Cat Population Control – The Council will discuss options available to resident to control the feral cat population, including services provided by the North Utah Valley Animal Shelter and the Trap Neuter Return (TNR) Program administered through No More Homeless Pets in Utah County. The Council will also discuss costs which could be incurred by the Town in providing this service. Mayor Farnworth explained that he has received complaints from several residents regarding an increasing feral cat population in Town. In response to the complaints, he inquired as to services available through the North Utah Valley Animal Shelter. Residents may surrender trapped cats to the shelter at a cost of $45 per animal. Town staff has also investigated Trap, Neuter, Return (TNR) Page 2 of 4; November 14, 2012, Vineyard Town Council Meeting
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services available through No More Homeless Pets, Utah County. This service will provide humane traps to trap the animals, after which cats can be brought to the facility in Orem where they will be neutered or spayed, their ears will be notched to mark that they have been sterilized, and they will be returned to the area where they were trapped. This service is provided free of charge to residents and the Town. Following further discussion, the Council felt that the best course of action would be to provide information to residents regarding the TNR program. Mayor Farnworth noted that the Council should be aware of possible costs to the Town if residents use services provided through the animal shelter.
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OPEN SESSION – 12
Mayor Farnworth called for comments from the audience. There was no public comment. 14
COUNCILMEMBER’S REPORTS – 16 18 20 22
Councilmember Riley – Councilmember Riley reported that financial information will be presented to Council on a monthly basis. Councilmember Holdaway – Councilmember Holdaway suggested that the Council consider installation of road signage in The Shores subdivision due to increased development in that area. Mr. Overson will review existing and planned signage and make a recommendation to the Council at the November 28, 2012 meeting.
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Councilmember Gillespie – Councilmember Gillespie reported on park projects which have been completed, including fencing around trees. He also reported on a possible safety concern in The Lakes at Sleepy Ridge subdivision along narrow streets with sharp curves. He suggested the possibility of redcurbing on one side of the street to minimize concerns. Mr. Overson will review this issue and make a recommendation at the November 28, 2012 meeting. Councilmember Gillespie also requested that Mr. Overson review and make a recommendation regarding stop signs exiting cul-de-sacs, and a stop sign or yield sign at the T-instersection.
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Councilmember Fernandez – Councilmember Fernandez was not present at the meeting. 34
MAYOR’S REPORT – 36
Mayor Farnworth had no information to forward to the Council. 38
ADJOURNMENT – 40 42 44
The Council moved to adjourn the Town Council meeting and convene a meeting of the Vineyard Redevelopment Agency at 7:53 p.m. The Redevelopment Agency Board moved to reconvene the meeting of the Vineyard Town Council at 9:11 p.m.
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COUNCILMEMBER HOLDAWAY MOVED TO ENTER INTO AN EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS THE ACQUISTION OF REAL PROPERTY AT 9:16 P.M. COUNCILMEMBER Page 3 of 4; November 14, 2012, Vineyard Town Council Meeting
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GILLESPIE SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL PRESENT VOTED IN FAVOR. THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The Redevelopment Agency Board adjourned by consensus at the conclusion of the discussion. 6
MINUTES APPROVED ON – November 28, 2012 8 10
CERTIFIED CORRECT BY ______________________________ DEBRA CULLIMORE, TOWN CLERK/RECORDER
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