2020-07-27-minutes-public-works-study-session

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ESTABLISHMENT OF THOMPSON CANYON ROAD Justin Turnbull gave background on the road stating that in 1963 the issue of unopened county right of way was discussed but no action was taken. Vice -Chairman Laura Osiadacz added that recently a member of the community was being harassed by residents along the road claiming they were trespassing, and she requested staff do some research on the issue. Mark Cook added that a public hearing would need to be scheduled and he would present an Engineer's Report to explain the unopened county right of way and the establishment of a primitive road along with financial impacts. Discussion was held. Staff was directed to set a public hearing at an upcoming agenda session. ESTABLISHMENT OF ADDITIONAL LENGTH TO PARKE CREEK ROAD Justin Turnbull gave background on the easements on Parke Creek Road that were dedicated to the public for use. Justin Turnbull stated that this is like the establishment of Thompson Canyon Road, however, instead of unopened county right of way this area used easements to establish access. Discussion was held. Staff was directed to move forward with next steps. STAFFING PROPOSAL FOR WATER RESOURCES PROGRAM Arden Thomas stated that staff is looking for direction on the proposal being presented today. Arden Thomas gave background on the water mitigation and metering program and that a county employee that previously held this position had left. Arden Thomas continued that management thought this would be a good opportunity to reclassify the position and move it to Public Works. Discussion was held. The Board supports the proposal and staff was directed to move forward. REQUIRED ORDINANCE CHANGES DISCUSSION Arden Thomas stated that this item was discussed at the last study session held and staff was bringing forward the information requested by the Board for further discussion. Arden Thomas gave background on the FEMIA mapping updates and that the Final Letter of Determination is ready to be issued by FEMA. Arden Thomas continued that she has prepared a list of code revisions for review to be adopted by Ordinance and a public hearing will need to be held for this action. Discussion was held. Staff was directed to move forward with the code updates as presented. OTHER BUSINESS: Chairman Brett Wachsmith stated that with the discussion of the bond payoff for Shady Brook, Judy Pless requested to get direction on possibly retiring the debt for the HVAC system for the jail through the 1/10th tax. Discussion was held. The Board requested more information_ from the Treasurer's Office and to schedule a follow up meeting with staff. 2020-07-27 MINUTES