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MINUTES OF THE
HOUSE GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE
ROOM 20, HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING, STATE CAPITOL COMPLEX
February 12, 2009
Rep. Keith Grover, Vice Chair
Rep. Douglas C. Aagard
Rep. Ron Bigelow
Rep. Jim Bird
Rep. Neil A. Hansen
Rep. Neal B. Hendrickson
Rep. John Mathis
Rep. Larry B. Wiley
MEMBERS ABSENT: Rep. Ben Ferry
STAFF PRESENT: Benjamin N. Christensen, Policy Analyst
Sylvia Newton, Committee Secretary
Note: A list of visitors and copy of handouts are filed with committee minutes.
Rep. Grover called the meeting to order at 8:35 a.m.
MOTION: Rep. Bird moved to approve the minutes of the February 10, 2009 meeting. The motion passed unanimously with Rep. Aagard and Rep. Bigelow absent for the vote.
H.B. 310 Authority of Lieutenant Governor to Perform Marriage (Rep. C. Wimmer)
Rep. Wimmer explained the bill to the committee.
Spoke to the bill: Rep. Curt Oda, House District 14
MOTION: Rep. Wiley moved to pass H.B. 310 with a favorable recommendation. The motion passed unanimously with Rep. Aagard and Rep. Bigelow absent for the vote.
MOTION: Rep. Wiley moved to place the bill on the Consent Calendar. The motion failed with Rep. Hansen, Rep. Hendrickson, and Rep. Frank voting in opposition to the motion. Rep. Aagard and Rep. Bigelow were absent for the vote.
H.B. 141 Billboard Amendments (Rep. C. Frank)
MOTION: Rep. Frank moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Page 2, Line 34 :
(1) As used in this section, "clearly visible" has the same meaning as defined
in Subsection 72-7-510.5(4).
34
{
(1)
}
(2)
(a) A municipality is considered to have initiated the acquisition
of a billboard
2. Page 2, Line 38 :
38 (ii) except as provided in Subsection
{
(1)
}
(2)
(c), relocating or rebuilding a
billboard
3. Page 2, Line 58 :
58
{
(1)
}
(2)
(a)(iii) or relocating the billboard under Subsection
{
(1)
}
(2)
(a)(iv):
4. Page 3, Line 61 :
61 (I)
(Aa)
to a height [that is at least the same as, but no higher than,] of up to
{
65
}
45
feet or the
5. Page 3, Lines 63 through 65 :
63 ordinances allow or the municipality consents to a higher structure;
{
and
}
or
(Bb) if the street or highway for which the sign is intended is an interstate, to a height of up to 65 feet or the height of the previous use or structure, whichever is higher, unless the municipality's ordinances allow or the municipality consents to a higher structure; or
64 (II) to a height and angle to make it clearly visible
{
to traffic on the main
traveled way
65 of the street or highway on which the billboard is located } ; and
6. Page 3, Line 73 :
73 Subsection
{
(1)
}
(2)
(a) if the mistake in placement or erection of the billboard is
determined by clear
7. Page 3, Line 77 :
77
{
(2)
}
(3)
Notwithstanding Subsection
{
(1)
}
(2)
and Section
10-9a-512
, a municipality may remove
8. Page 3, Line 88 :
88 or more of the conditions listed in Subsections
{
(2)
}
(3)
(a)(i) and (ii);
9. Page , Line 90 through Page 4, Line 91 :
90 (i) except as provided in Subsection
{
(2)
}
(3)
(c)(ii), 90 days following the
billboard owner's
91 receipt of written notice under Subsection
{
(2)
}
(3)
(b); or
10. Page 4, Lines 95 through 96 :
95 Subsection
{
(2)
}
(3)
(b); and
96 (d) following the expiration of the applicable period under Subsection
{
(2)
}
(3)
(c) and after
11. Page 4, Line 104 :
104
{
(3)
}
(4)
A municipality may not allow a nonconforming billboard to be
rebuilt or replaced
12. Page 4, Line 106 :
106
{
(4)
}
(5)
A permit issued, extended, or renewed by a municipality for a
billboard remains
13. Page 4, Line 116 :
(1) As used in this section, "clearly visible" has the same meaning as defined
in Subsection 72-7-510.5(4).
116
{
(1)
}
(2)
(a) A county is considered to have initiated the acquisition of a
billboard structure
14. Page 4, Line 120 :
120 (ii) except as provided in Subsection
{
(1)
}
(2)
(c), relocating or rebuilding a
billboard
15. Page 5, Line 140 :
140
{
(1)
}
(2)
(a)(iii) or relocating the billboard under Subsection
{
(1)
}
(2)
(a)(iv):
16. Page 5, Line 143 :
143 (I)
(Aa)
to a height [that is at least the same as, but no higher than,] of up to
{
65
}
45
feet or the
17. Page 5, Lines 145 through 147 :
145 allow or the county consents to a higher structure;
{
and
}
or
(Bb) if the street or highway for which the sign is intended is an interstate, to a height of up to 65 feet or the height of the previous use or structure, whichever is higher, unless the county's ordinances allow or the county consents to a higher structure; or
146 (II) to a height and angle to make it clearly visible
{
to traffic on the main
traveled way
147 of the street or highway on which the billboard is located } ; and
18. Page 6, Line 155 :
155
{
(1)
}
(2)
(a) if the mistake in placement or erection of the billboard is determined
by clear and
19. Page 6, Line 159 :
159
{
(2)
}
(3)
Notwithstanding Subsection
{
(1)
}
(2)
and Section
17-27a-511
, a county may remove a
20. Page 6, Line 170 :
170 more of the conditions listed in Subsections
{
(2)
}
(3)
(a)(i) and (ii);
21. Page 6, Lines 172 through 173 :
172 (i) except as provided in Subsection
{
(2)
}
(3)
(c)(ii), 90 days following the
billboard owner's
173 receipt of written notice under Subsection
{
(2)
}
(3)
(b); or
22. Page 6, Lines 177 through 178 :
177
{
(2)
}
(3)
(b); and
178 (d) following the expiration of the applicable period under Subsection
{
(2)
}
(3)
(c) and after
23. Page 7, Line 186 :
186
{
(3)
}
(4)
A county may not allow a nonconforming billboard to be rebuilt
or replaced by
24. Page 7, Line 188 :
188
{
(4)
}
(5)
A permit issued, extended, or renewed by a county for a billboard
remains valid
25. Page 8, Lines 215 through 216 :
215 without obstruction from a distance of 500 feet
{
on the main-traveled way of the
highway by the
216 traffic for which intended }
from the base of the sign by an occupant of a vehicle
traveling on a street or highway until the point where the vehicle and the sign are on
a plane that is perpendicular to the street or highway
.
The motion to amend the bill passed unanimously with Rep. Aagard and Rep. Bigelow absent for the vote.
Rep. Frank explained the amended bill, assisted by Dewey Reagan, Reagan Outdoor Advertising.
Spoke in opposition to the bill: Lincoln Shurtz, Utah League of Cities and Towns
Gary Uresk, Woods Cross City
Zachery Fountain, Murray City
Spoke in favor of the bill: Dewey Reagan, Reagan Outdoor Advertising
Morgan Philpot, Reagan Outdoor Advertising
MOTION: Rep. Bird moved to proceed to the next item on the agenda. The motion failed with Rep. Bird and Rep. Wiley voting in favor of the motion. Rep. Aagard and Rep. Bigelow were absent for the vote.
MOTION: Rep. Hansen moved to pass H.B. 141 with a favorable recommendation.
SUBSTITUTE
MOTION: Rep. Wiley moved to proceed to the next item on the agenda and recommend the issue for interim study. The motion failed with Rep. Aagard, Rep. Bird, and Rep. Wiley voting in favor of the motion.
The motion to pass the bill with a favorable motion passed with Rep. Bird and Rep. Wiley voting in opposition to the motion and Rep. Bigelow absent for the vote.
S.J.R. 11 Joint Resolution Urging Football Playoff (Sen. S. Jenkins)
Sen. Jenkins explained the resolution.
MOTION: Rep. Hansen moved to pass S.J.R. with a favorable recommendation. The motion passed unanimously with Rep. Bigelow and Rep. Mathis absent for the vote.
MOTION: Rep. Wiley moved to place the resolution on the Consent Calendar. The motion passed unanimously with Rep. Bigelow and Rep. Mathis absent for the vote.
H.B. 319 Disaster Recovery Funding Amendments (Rep. C. Oda)
MOTION: Rep. Wiley moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Page 4, Lines 115 through 116 :
115 (D) provides consolidated 911 and emergency dispatch service;
{
or
}
116 (E) operates an airport
{
.
}
; or
(F) operates a sewage system.
The motion to amend the bill passed unanimously with Rep. Bigelow absent for the vote.
Rep. Oda explained the amended bill, assisted by LeGrand Bitter, Utah Association of Special Districts.
MOTION: Rep. Frank moved to pass H.B. 319 with a favorable recommendation The motion passed unanimously.
MOTION: Rep. Wiley moved to place the bill on the Consent Calendar. The motion passed unanimously.
MOTION: Rep. Hansen moved to adjourn. The motion passed unanimously.
Rep. Grover adjourned the meeting at 9:46 a.m.
__________________________
Rep. Craig A. Frank, Chair