NOTICE OF A REgular
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
October 11, 2023, at 6:00 PM
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Present Absent
Mayor Julie Fullmer Councilmember Amber Rasmussen
Councilmember Tyce Flake
Councilmember Mardi Sifuentes
Councilmember Cristy Welsh
Staff Present: City Manager Ezra Nair, City Attorney Jayme Blakesley, Greg Sherwood with the Utah County Sheriff’s Office, Finance Director David Mortensen, Planning Commission Chair Bryce Brady, Public Works Director Naseem Ghandour, Environmental Utilities Manager Sullivan Love, and Deputy Recorder Heidi Jackman
Others speaking: Residents Daria and Russell Evans, Kim Cornelius, Brittnee Voorheis
1. CALL TO ORDER/INVOCATION/INSPIRATIONAL THOUGHT/Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Fullmer called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. She gave the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Work Session
No items were submitted.
3. Public Comments
Resident Kim Cornelius, living in The Villas subdivision, stated that he attended the Planning Commission meeting and felt he could not comment and was concerned about being able to comment on what was presented. Mayor Fullmer responded and clarified about commenting.
Resident Jordan Christensen, living in The Preserves, expressed concerns about the corner of Main Street and Vineyard Loop Road. He was also concerned about what the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) was doing. Public Works Director Naseem Ghandour and Mayor Fullmer responded to his concerns.
Resident Daria Evans, living in The Villas, thanked the Public Works Department for keeping the trails clean. She expressed concerns about concrete thrown onto the lake shore. There was a brief discussion about illegal dumping.
4. Mayor and COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS/DISCLOSURES/RECUSALS
Councilmember Mardi Sifuentes reported about Boo-A-Palooza to be held on Monday October 16.
Councilmember Cristy Welsh reported about the progress on the mural being painted on the water tank. She thanked Mr. Ghandour and his team for their help with a neighborhood concern. She also reported about Utah Valley University (UVU) and the health collaboration with Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) coming to Vineyard, and a large donation from Huntsman. She also addressed some concerns that resident Daria Evans had regarding Utah City. Mayor Fullmer added to Councilmember Welsh’s report regarding the Wellness Village and what is coming to Utah City.
Councilmember Welsh added that she would talk to the developer regarding the dirt that is piling up in the Utah City area.
Resident Russell Evans, living in The Villas, expressed his concerns about Utah City claiming to be the home of UVU and the drive times previously reported. Mayor Fullmer responded to Mr. Evans concerns.
Mayor Fullmer reported on the legislative interim session she had attended today.
5. STAFF, COMMISSION, and committee REPORTS
5.1 City Manager Ezra Nair reported on the progress of the water tank mural, the
Vineyard extension connection, 1600 North progress, and the progress with installation of concrete pads at the bus stops. He also mentioned that the pedestrian refuge project would start soon, and that Vineyard would be winterizing the irrigation pipes and reminded residents to winterize their sprinkler system soon.
5.2 Planning Commission Chair Bryce Brady gave an update on the downtown area and
expressed his concerns regarding the parking study.
5.3 Community Garden Director Brittnee Voorheis gave a presentation about the
Community Garden and its progression from the start. Mayor Fullmer thanked Ms. Voorheis and spoke about donations. Councilmember Welsh expressed her thanks and spoke about plans for the gardens.
6. CONSENT ITEMS
6.1 Approval of the September 27, 2023, City Council Meeting Minutes
Mayor Fullmer called for motion.
Motion: COUNCILMEMBER FLAKE MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT ITEM AS PRESENTED. COUNCILMEMBER WELSH SECONDED THE MOTION. ROLL CALL WENT AS FOLLOWS: MAYOR FULLMER, COUNCILMEMBERS FLAKE, SIFUENTES, AND WELSH VOTED YES. THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
7. Appointments
No names were submitted.
8. Presentations/recognitions/awards/PROCLAMATIONS
No items were submitted.
9. BUSINESS ITEMS
No business items were submitted.
No closed session was held.
11. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Fullmer called for a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Motion: COUNCILMEMBER FLAKE MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 6:29 PM COUNCILMEMBER SIFUENTES SECONDED THE MOTION. MAYOR FULLMER, COUNCILMEMBERS FLAKE, SIFUENTES, AND WELSH VOTED YES. THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
MINUTES APPROVED ON: October 25, 2023
CERTIFIED CORRECT BY: /s/Heidi Jackman
heidi jackman, deputy Recorder