David Lillywhite is requesting his property on 400 West be changed from General Commercial to Residential Multiple zoning. A public hearing will be held over this change during the Smithfield Planning Commission meeting Wednesday evening at the new city offices.
Smithfield’s City Council held the first public hearing in the city’s new government office buildings on June 9th. Citizens and members were to discuss the proposed Ordinance 10-04, an amendment to the Planned Unit Development section of the city Zoning Ordinance; the Council and citizens were also to consider Mayoral authorization to sign an Agreement for Fire Protection and Emergency Response Services with Hyde Park City, but no definite agreements or changes were made to either agendas.
A public hearing is scheduled Wednesday evening over changes to the Planned Unit Development ordinance. This ordinance governs “high density” housing divisions. The changes proposed by the city council are to require PUDs to create city owned streets instead of narrower private streets. The public hearing is during the Smithfield City Council’s regular council meeting. The council’s only other agenda item is the continuation agreement for fire services with Hyde Park City. The council meeting and public hearing are Wednesday, June 9 at 6:30 p.m.
Thursday evening the city council will discuss remodeling the old city offices into a police station. The remodel estimates reported in the last council meeting were too high. The council wants to more options including leaving the building as-is; razing it and constructing a new station; reducing remodeling costs.
Smithfield City plans to build a safer walking path to Birch Creek elementary school. Currently the only routes to the new school are the heavily driven 100 North. It’s a state road and is starved for sidewalks. Or the long, narrow Saddleback Road. Parents, school administrators, and city officials have all expressed concern over how children can safely walk to school. Now a deal between the city and Fred Fishburn paves the way for a sidewalk on 200 North from 400 West to the Park Place subdivision.
The Smithfield City Council meets Wednesday evening. On the agenda for consideration: selling a portion of Kid’s Korner park to the Hancocks, selling property at 200 North and 400 West to Fred Fishburn, awarding bid to remodel police station to Raymond Construction, introducing agreement with Hyde Park for fire protection services. The council meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at 69 North Main.
The Smithfield Planning Commission denied David Lillywhite’s request to build an extended stay hotel. The vote was 5 to 2 against. The property at 100 North and 400 West sits alongside the railroad tracks across from Forrester Acres. It’s zoned General Commercial and building a hotel or motel is an allowable use of the land. However, commissioners voting against it cited that it would be disruptive to the community and neighbors.
The Smithfield Planning Commission meets Wednesday night to consider an extended stay motel, a small engine repair business, re-dividing three lots. The commission meets in the city council chambers at 7p.m. As always the meeting is open to the public. For complete details see the agenda transcript below.
New furniture has arrived and city workers are moving it into the new Smithfield City office building. Work will continue over the weekend and with luck the new offices will open Tuesday. It’s been a long time coming since the council started talking about a new building eight years ago. With ups and downs along the way the process is one of those good news, bad news stories.
Wednesday night the Smithfield City Council approved a noise variance for Jack B. Parson Companies. The variance gives Parson Co. 12 next-day and 12 48-hour variances to operate their cement blend plant before 6 a.m. The letter from Reed L. Toolson states that some of their customers sometimes like to pour from 4 to 6 a.m. in the summer to avoid the intense heat. “The special noise variance has allowed us to serve our customers better and remain on a level playing field with our competitors,” Toolson wrote.
The city of Richmond enjoyed a rededication ceremony of the Bicentennial Gardens and flagpole on Monday night. The gardens and the flag pole were originally built and planted by the Richmond Bicentennial Committee in 1976 as a memorial to the founders of this country as part of the celebration of the Bicentennial of the year of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
The Smithfield City Council will hold their regular meeting Wednesday evening. The agenda includes request for a noise variance, discussion of Kid’s Korner park, interlocal agreement with county for road repairs, friends of the library appointments, setting public hearing for next year’s budget. The meeting will be held in the city council chambers at 69 North Main on Wednesday, May 12 at 6:30 p.m. UPDATED: Added Redevelopment Agency agenda.
SMITHFIELD—The Smithfield City Council voted unanimously to approve the final plat for the Park Place Subdivision located at 600 West and 250 North, pending a final review by City Attorney Bruce Jorgensen. Mayor Simmons expressed concern about a lawsuit filed against Neighborhood Non-Profit Housing Corporation (NNHC). “I know the parties involved aren’t happy about this pending approval tonight. My concern is this: Has everything been conducted to the letter of the law?”
The Smithfield City Council meets this Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m. Items scheduled for consideration are: phase 2 of the Park Place subdivision (600 W 250 N) by the Neighborhood Nonprofit Housing Corporation, presentation by university students on futures uses of the existing library building, inter-local agreement with Cache County for road repairs, Planned Unit Development handout.
The Smithfield Police Department facility will grow from approximately 800 square feet to 5000 square feet after the renovation of the current building is completed. “When the citizens come in, it will be one-stop shopping for law enforcement. It will be easier to find where they need to go to have their needs met,” Chief of Police Johnny McCoy said.
HYDE PARK—During an emergency preparedness presentation at Wednesday night’s City Council meeting, Brian Potts of the Smithfield Fire Department stressed the need to draw up a formal declaration of a financial cap for disaster management if the city needed to declare a state of emergency.
SMITHFIELD—Smithfield City Council voted unanimously to adopt a six-member council form of government (Ordinance 10-02). Councilman Mike Oliverson was not in attendance. Mayor Darrell Simmons said that after a lot of discussion and review, no significant changes were made to the ordinance after the public hearing held on March 9. Mayor Simmons said that under this ordinance, the mayor holds people accountable. “This ordinance is like a house. It will have to be remodeled from time to time, and it may have a few broken windows, but we have to move forward.”
The Smithfield City Council will consider the city management ordinance this Wednesday at their regular meeting. Citizens expressed concerns at a public hearing in March about this ordinance and the powers and duties of the City Manager. The council has the option to continue working on the ordinance, adopting it as-is, or to seek further public input. The council will also consider ordinances about procedures for written minutes and rules of conduct at city council meetings. Mayor Simmons is expected to read a proclamation declaring May 8 as Arbor Day plus there will be reports on the new city offices, changes to the existing building, and the Civic Center upgrade. *[UPDATED: Boy scout proclamation]
The Smithfield City Council is holding their annual budget workshop Wednesday at the Smithfield senior center. According to the agenda “The purpose of the meeting is for members of the City Council to give/receive preliminary input for the preparation of the Fiscal Year 2010/2011 Budget.” The meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. and is open to the public.
RICHMOND—After more than 10 years of actively struggling to meet wastewater standards, Richmond has been recognized by the Rural Water Association of Utah (RWAU) as the city with the most improved water system in Utah.
It looks like a fairly light agenda for tomorrow’s Smithfield City Council meeting. To be considered: A&D Landscaping permit to move shed, presentation from Child and Family Support Center, proclamation declaring April as “Child Abuse Prevention Month”. The council meets at 6:30 p.m. in the city council chambers at 69 N Main. The meeting is open to the public.
The Smithfield Planning Commission approved recommendations for a staging area for A&D Landscaping and a fireworks stand at Lee’s Marketplace. They also listened to concerns over the Park Place subdivision which was requesting to move to stage two of their division.
The Smithfield Planning Commission meets Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. to consider: amending the “planned unit development” ordinance, phase-2 of Park Place Subdivision, public hearing of Monte Vista 19 lot commercial subdivision at 531 South Main. The commission meets in the city council chambers at city hall.
A group of Cache Valley residents are fighting a proposed ski resort east of Richmond at the mouth of Cherry Creek Canyon. David Chadwick and Logan Checketts presented their plans for the 160-acre Rainey Ranch Ski Resort at the March 4, 2010, meeting of the Cache County Planning and Zoning Commission.
HYDE PARK—Chief Kim Hawkes of North Park Police Department presented the department’s 2010-2011 budget to the City Council Wednesday night. “We didn’t offer any increases in salary last year, and at this point in time we are projecting the same thing,” Hawkes said.
SMITHFIELD—The Smithfield City Council voted for Mayor Darrell Simmons to sign a contract with Architectural Nexus for the remodel of the current city office for the Smithfield Police Department. Rob Bouwhuis from Nexus presented the contract details and design to the council. “We’ve proceeded with a design at our own risk. It’s higher on the structural end due to the structural needs of the building. I feel it’s a fair fee of $37,850.”
SMITHFIELD—There was no change to the Smithfield form of municipal government made at the public hearing held last night at the Senior Citizen Center. “Obviously, we won’t vote on this tonight. We, the council, are going to take some more time to review this. It will be put on an agenda and we will discuss this,” said Mayor Darrell Simmons. Mayor Simmons said the purpose of this meeting was to define the structure and framework of the Smithfield form of government. “This public hearing is a two-way street. It’s a time for the council to hear from the people and it is also a time for the people to hear from the council.”
The Smithfield City Council will meet Wednesday evening to discuss: contract with Nexus to remodel current city offices into police department,report by Onyx on new city offices construction progress, agreement with Saxton family for property on 1000 South, storm water agreement, discussion of farmers markets.
Smithfield City has released an updated version of the ordinance, Six-Member Council Form of Municipal Government. There will be a public hearing regarding the ordinance this Tuesday, March 9 at the Senior Citizens Center at 6:30 p.m.
RICHMOND—He isn’t necessarily expecting to make a difference of gigantic proportions. “If I can just make things a little better,” said Paul Erickson, Richmond City Council’s newest member.
HYDE PARK—Plans to improve emergency preparedness education for council members and residents was presented at Wednesday night’s City Council meeting.
SMITHFIELD—“The mayor and I wrestled, I won, so I got the bigger office,” City Manager Jim Gass joked during a tour of the new city office building. Gass showed the council the new city offices, including the new map room, jury room, attorney room, cemetery room and a community classroom. Gass said currently, a jail cell is being used to store city maps and attorneys have to borrow an office to meet with their clients.
The Smithfield City Council is touring the new city offices this Wednesday prior to their regular council meeting. After their tour, the council will convene at 6:30 p.m. to discuss: changing the public hearing for government ordinance to March 9, contracting with Nexus architecture to remodel the old city offices into a police station, and to discuss the canal upgrade project.
RICHMOND—The City Council added a new member at the meeting Tuesday night. Paul Erickson was sworn in by Justin Lewis, the city recorder, after an executive session was held to choose among six applicants. Erickson will be replacing Keith Ward, who read his letter of resignation in last month’s council meeting.
SMITHFIELD—Smithfield Fire Chief Jay Downs outlined how his Emergency Management division will coordinate emergency response efforts at the Smithfield City Council meeting Wednesday night. “This is a new program; we’ve only been doing it about a year. We are still looking to improve and grow and we are always looking for volunteers,” Downs said.
The Smithfield City council meets this Wednesday evening. On the agenda: request to approve Stone Haven planned unit development zoning, pre-disaster mitigation plan, “prevailing fee schedule for 2010,” and setting a date for a public hearing regarding changes in the city manager form of government. The council meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 10 at city hall (69 N Main). It is open to the public. Everyone is invited to attend. (Note: The RDA meeting has been postponed until February 24.)
NORTH LOGAN—Bruce Henderson and Mark Hancey were re-elected as Planning Commission chairman and vice chairman at Thursday’s meeting.
Richmond City will host an H1N1 vaccination clinic on Monday, February 8, 2010 from 2 to 6 PM at the city offices at 6 W Main. This clinic is open to all residents of Cache County regardless of age or other health factors. Bear River Health Department will be administering the vaccine.
Smithfield City Manager James Gass outlined the new guidelines set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the City Council meeting Wednesday night.
RICHMOND—Councilman Keith Ward resigned from the Richmond City Council Tuesday night, ending the first 2010 council meeting full of hope for a successful year on a sad note. Ward read his official letter of resignation aloud, sticking only to those words as he became emotional, and said how honored he felt to have served his city for so many years with the great people he did. He cited his family, career, and the recent death of his brother, leaving him a ranch to take care of, as his reasons for leaving. “It continues to be a blessing to live here,” Ward said. Mayor Michael Hall and all of the other council members were clearly affected upon receiving the news.
Newly elected Mayor Darrell Simmons led his first city council meeting Wednesday night. “You know what it means to cut teeth?” asked Simmons of the sizable audience. “We’re cutting teeth tonight.” Everyone laughed and someone in the back added, “Hopefully without the crying.” The council considered many items including an agreement with Hyde Park over annexation, a proposal by the county to require permits for events using county land, and an update on the canal reconstruction.
Darrell Simmons took the oath of office Monday night as the new mayor of Smithfield. He was joined by new city councilwoman Barbara Scholes Kent and by returning councilwoman Kris Monson. “This is about the only time I get to tell the mayor what to do,” joked City Recorder Dean Clegg as he instructed the trio to raise their arm and repeat the oath of office as he read it to them. Family, friends, citizens and city employees watched as the three finished their oath and became officers of the City of Smithfield.
A zoning overlay to help protect the airport was requested at the Smithfield City Council meeting Wednesday night. Kelly Gillman of CRSA and Shawn Shuler of J-U-B Engineers, Inc. presented updates to the Logan-Cache Airport master plan. One of the concerns is how the air traffic is impacted by south Smithfield. Developments with lots of bright lights or tall building can cause problems for aircraft landing or taking off. They recommended the city adopt an overlay ordinance to protect against developments which encroach on the airport.
RICHMOND—The hotly debated future of the oldest living factory in the state of Utah remained undecided following Tuesday night’s City Council meeting. Originally a cheese factory, and most recently home to the Haunted Mansion, the 106-year-old building at 130 South 500 West has long failed to comply with county building codes, thus preventing its owners from obtaining business licenses on the property.
SMITHFIELD—City Council voted Wednesday to renew the city’s franchise agreement with Comcast for an additional 10 years. The previous contract was for 15 years, but this time around the council felt a shorter contract would be in the city’s best interest.
The Smithfield City Council meets tonight to consider: approval of plat for Ridgeview subdivision, canvass votes from election, franchise agreement with Comcast, and proclamation to honor a Smithfield citizen. The council meets at 6:30 p.m. at city hall (69 N Main St).
RICHMOND—The recently completed wastewater treatment plant will be officially introduced to the public tonight, as the city kicks off a two-day open house at the plant.
SMITHFIELD — After many questions and a few adjustments, the City Council approved a preliminary plan for Stone Haven planned unit development, from 50 to 180 East and 600 to 800 South. Ryan Rogers, an agent for North Ridge Development, presented the plan and explained exactly what was in store for the development.
RICHMOND — Lyle Bair was appointed the new chief of the Richmond Fire and Rescue Department recently, filling the vacancy left by former chief Bob Hugo.
SMITHFIELD — After a public hearing Wednesday night, the City Council voted unanimously against the request for a rezone of property located at 200 South 600 West.
