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Minutes of Elmo Town Council

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February 5, 2015 02:04 PM

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February 5, 2015 02:04 PM

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Minutes of Elmo Town Council 03 December 2014 Attending: Casey Lofley, Dallen Skelley, Brent Hadfield, Stoney Jensen and Delena Fish Citizens Attending: Rosie Burgess, Monica Burgess, Lisa Lofley Mayor Lofley welcomed those in attendance and called the meeting to order. Citizen concerns - None were brought forward. Monica Burgess: Moncia Burgess addressed the council. She stated that she was there about the bill being charged to Sean Burgess. She stated that she had requested the leak being fixed several times. Also requested the council allow payments to be made on the usage. She requested an itemized statement on the water usage. Delena provided the printout on the meter usage. The council reviewed and agreed to forgive the overage and charge the connection regular fee from June 2013 to December 2103, when Rosie claims they moved. Rosie stated that she would be responsible to pay the past due bill. Her mailing address is PO Box 119, Elmo, Utah. This connection is to be turned on in the name of Daniel Fancy and he will responsible for payment. Delena asked if Daniel had a post office box. Monica said to bill him in c/o her. The discussion went to the letter sent to Burgess's about the problem with this mobile home size. Dallen stated that the information provided him when he gave the letter of meeting zoning was different than what was brought it. The council stated that zoning ordinances have been ammended . Monica asked for copy of the laws governing Elmo. Delena will email to her. The council asked that Delena put on next months agenda to revisit the zoning ordinances to readdress to ensure the remain current with time frames. It is suggested they put terminology "not less than ??? years". Ferral Cats: Mayor Lofley stated that he had received a call from Michael Rhoten. He is concerned over the number of cats that are roaming around his neighborhood. He said that he is feeling sorry for them and is feeding them. Mayor Lofley told him to stop feeding them and they will go away. The council decided that a trap needed to be purchased that can be used to trap some. Stoney motioned to purchase a trap up to $200. Dallen seconded. Motion carried by role call. The question was asked what would happen to the animals once captures. The answer: they would be taken to the animal shelter. Stoney will pick up a trap. Meeting Schedule 2015: Stoney motioned that the council hold their regular meetings the 1st Wednesday of the month beginning at 7:00 p.m. Brent seconded. Motion carried. Blind intersection followup: Delena stated that she had contacted Lance Brady and he had trimmed the trees blocking the intersection on the north west corner. However, the tree on the north east corner hadn't been removed. Delena stated that she had asked Jerald to do this. Stoney stated that he would have the fire department remove it at the next meeting. Report - Animal Control: Windy wasn't not present. Mayor Lofley stated that he's concerned because you can never reach Windy. He has call, left messages and she hasn't returned his call. The other council agreed that this is a continuing problem and there continues to be complaints about dogs. The council discussed what to do with this issue. They decided to send a letter of reprimand. 2015 Town Jobs: The council discussed the need to do something differently for the park/cemetery lawns and streets next summer, as well as the possibility of a new animal control officer. The present town employee hasn't been able to successfully complete all the tasks required. He is good at keeping the sprinklers, and other items done, but the streets particularly a problem. With the new equipment purchased this should not be a problem. The council decided that these jobs should be split up and they be very specific as to what is expected in each function. They also discussed the removal of snow. In the past the town has paid $200 per snow storm. Board Member Concerns: Dallen stated that his main concern is the council's failure to take action on assigned items. It seems that agenda items are updated again again without resolution. He cited the stop signs that were voted many months ago to be removed and they are still up. We as a council need to be better at follow thru. He also questioned the practice of the town holding a landlord responsible for their renters past due bills. He doesn't feel the town should hold the landlord responsible. Other towns don't. How can a landlord know when there is a pastdue bill. Renters should be fully responsible. Council agreed and set forth the following resolution: RESOLUTION 12-03-2014A RESPONSIBILITY OF PROPERTY OWNER FOR RENTAL BE IT RESOLVED, by the Elmo Town Council in their regular meeting held December 03, 2014 that practice governing the collection of past due water charges on rental property from property owners be revoked. From this date forward IT RESOLVED that past due water charges remain the responsibility of the renter of the said rental property. Passed by unanimous vote. __________________________________ Casey Lofley, Mayor _______________________________ Delena Fish, Clerk Brent stated the item he wanted to discuss was the past due water and collection cycle. He stated that letting the bills go three months past due it too long. He suggested the following cycle and council agreed. Water bill is past due after the 25th of the month in which the bill is sent out, a past due notice sent giving customer 15 days to pay, on the 13 day a notice posted on door telling owner water will be disconnected on the 15day if payment in full is not received. Water disconnected if payment is not received in full. Delena will send this cycle to the customers. Any exceptions to this process will need to be approved by the council. The council agreed that they would honor all previous agreed payment plans as long as the customer is meeting their agreement. The council also agreed that if the Ferran's wanted to do some work at the town hall, ie, dusting the blinds regularly they could work off some of their past due. Stoney stated that he would be in favor of forgiving the bill, if they follow thru. The also talked about Robert McNeel doing snow removal for his bill. Delena is to contact Jeanetta to see if she would be willing to oversee Mrs. Ferran. Stoney will talk to Robert. Council instructed Delena to remove the accumulated interest that has been charged on Sue Ferran, Robert McNeel, Amy Christensen, Sherri Hansen and Christy Addison's accounts. He also stated that there are two recreational vehicles that individuals are using for long term living quarters now in Elmo. This is against Elmo Zoning Ordinance 02.0524. The ordinance states that a Recreational Vehicle may be used as a residence temporarily when a permanent resident is being constructed. This is allowed for 12 months. The council voted to send a letter to Jeremy Cordova and Calvin Willson with a copy of this ordinance giving 30 days to be remedy or appear before council in February meeting. Brent also reported that the curb project for this year should be completed in a few weeks if the weather hold out. He also stated that town needs to determine which survey point the town will accept as the norm. Johansen and Tuttle's markers differ from other points. The council also needs to decide what it wants to do with 200 North between Calvin Willson and Ryan Kelly's property. Stoney motioned to pay the December bills, Dallen seconded. Motion carried by roll call, all present voting yes. Rocky Mt Power General - street lights 391.10 Rocky Mt. Power Housing Authority -fire/hall 137.82 Rocky Mt, Power General -DUP 19.81 Rocky Mt. Power General - Garage 11.65 Questar Housing Authority - fire/hall 149.57 Questar General - Fire -old fire station 7.56 Emery Telcom General/Office Expense-internet/telephone 142.43 City Sanitation General/Utilities/garbage- Oct14 883.20 Castle Valley Special ServicesGeneral/Utilities/water/sewer-Nov 14 2110.75 Delena Fish wage- Nov 359.40 Casey Lofley wage - Nov 50.00 City Sanitation General/Utilities/garbage - roll off binsOct 14 200.00 Windy Larsen OctWage Oct Dog - Jerald Schade Nov Wage- 29.56 BK's Stop N Shop General/Fire - CNA Surety General/Office Expense-bond for Seth 175.00 Automated Business Products General/Office Exp- fix copy machine 237.65 Office Etc General/Office Exp - Binders 25.96 CVSSD General/Utilities/Water/Sewer- conn fee 3525.00 CVSSD Road-Class C - 15% of $5474.53 821.18 Dallen motioned to accept 05 November 2014 minutes, Stoney seconded. Motion carried. Stoney motioned to adjourn, Dallen seconded. Motion carried.

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Minutes of Elmo Town Council 03 December 2014 Attending: Casey Lofley, Dallen Skelley, Brent Hadfield, Stoney Jensen and Delena Fish Citizens Attending: Rosie Burgess, Monica Burgess, Lisa Lofley Mayor Lofley welcomed those in attendance and called the meeting to order. Citizen concerns - None were brought forward. Monica Burgess: Moncia Burgess addressed the council. She stated that she was there about the bill being charged to Sean Burgess. She stated that she had requested the leak being fixed several times. Also requested the council allow payments to be made on the usage. She requested an itemized statement on the water usage. Delena provided the printout on the meter usage. The council reviewed and agreed to forgive the overage and charge the connection regular fee from June 2013 to December 2103, when Rosie claims they moved. Rosie stated that she would be responsible to pay the past due bill. Her mailing address is PO Box 119, Elmo, Utah. This connection is to be turned on in the name of Daniel Fancy and he will responsible for payment. Delena asked if Daniel had a post office box. Monica said to bill him in c/o her. The discussion went to the letter sent to Burgess's about the problem with this mobile home size. Dallen stated that the information provided him when he gave the letter of meeting zoning was different than what was brought it. The council stated that zoning ordinances have been ammended . Monica asked for copy of the laws governing Elmo. Delena will email to her. The council asked that Delena put on next months agenda to revisit the zoning ordinances to readdress to ensure the remain current with time frames. It is suggested they put terminology "not less than ??? years". Ferral Cats: Mayor Lofley stated that he had received a call from Michael Rhoten. He is concerned over the number of cats that are roaming around his neighborhood. He said that he is feeling sorry for them and is feeding them. Mayor Lofley told him to stop feeding them and they will go away. The council decided that a trap needed to be purchased that can be used to trap some. Stoney motioned to purchase a trap up to $200. Dallen seconded. Motion carried by role call. The question was asked what would happen to the animals once captures. The answer: they would be taken to the animal shelter. Stoney will pick up a trap. Meeting Schedule 2015: Stoney motioned that the council hold their regular meetings the 1st Wednesday of the month beginning at 7:00 p.m. Brent seconded. Motion carried. Blind intersection followup: Delena stated that she had contacted Lance Brady and he had trimmed the trees blocking the intersection on the north west corner. However, the tree on the north east corner hadn't been removed. Delena stated that she had asked Jerald to do this. Stoney stated that he would have the fire department remove it at the next meeting. Report - Animal Control: Windy wasn't not present. Mayor Lofley stated that he's concerned because you can never reach Windy. He has call, left messages and she hasn't returned his call. The other council agreed that this is a continuing problem and there continues to be complaints about dogs. The council discussed what to do with this issue. They decided to send a letter of reprimand. 2015 Town Jobs: The council discussed the need to do something differently for the park/cemetery lawns and streets next summer, as well as the possibility of a new animal control officer. The present town employee hasn't been able to successfully complete all the tasks required. He is good at keeping the sprinklers, and other items done, but the streets particularly a problem. With the new equipment purchased this should not be a problem. The council decided that these jobs should be split up and they be very specific as to what is expected in each function. They also discussed the removal of snow. In the past the town has paid $200 per snow storm. Board Member Concerns: Dallen stated that his main concern is the council's failure to take action on assigned items. It seems that agenda items are updated again again without resolution. He cited the stop signs that were voted many months ago to be removed and they are still up. We as a council need to be better at follow thru. He also questioned the practice of the town holding a landlord responsible for their renters past due bills. He doesn't feel the town should hold the landlord responsible. Other towns don't. How can a landlord know when there is a pastdue bill. Renters should be fully responsible. Council agreed and set forth the following resolution: RESOLUTION 12-03-2014A RESPONSIBILITY OF PROPERTY OWNER FOR RENTAL BE IT RESOLVED, by the Elmo Town Council in their regular meeting held December 03, 2014 that practice governing the collection of past due water charges on rental property from property owners be revoked. From this date forward IT RESOLVED that past due water charges remain the responsibility of the renter of the said rental property. Passed by unanimous vote. __________________________________ Casey Lofley, Mayor _______________________________ Delena Fish, Clerk Brent stated the item he wanted to discuss was the past due water and collection cycle. He stated that letting the bills go three months past due it too long. He suggested the following cycle and council agreed. Water bill is past due after the 25th of the month in which the bill is sent out, a past due notice sent giving customer 15 days to pay, on the 13 day a notice posted on door telling owner water will be disconnected on the 15day if payment in full is not received. Water disconnected if payment is not received in full. Delena will send this cycle to the customers. Any exceptions to this process will need to be approved by the council. The council agreed that they would honor all previous agreed payment plans as long as the customer is meeting their agreement. The council also agreed that if the Ferran's wanted to do some work at the town hall, ie, dusting the blinds regularly they could work off some of their past due. Stoney stated that he would be in favor of forgiving the bill, if they follow thru. The also talked about Robert McNeel doing snow removal for his bill. Delena is to contact Jeanetta to see if she would be willing to oversee Mrs. Ferran. Stoney will talk to Robert. Council instructed Delena to remove the accumulated interest that has been charged on Sue Ferran, Robert McNeel, Amy Christensen, Sherri Hansen and Christy Addison's accounts. He also stated that there are two recreational vehicles that individuals are using for long term living quarters now in Elmo. This is against Elmo Zoning Ordinance 02.0524. The ordinance states that a Recreational Vehicle may be used as a residence temporarily when a permanent resident is being constructed. This is allowed for 12 months. The council voted to send a letter to Jeremy Cordova and Calvin Willson with a copy of this ordinance giving 30 days to be remedy or appear before council in February meeting. Brent also reported that the curb project for this year should be completed in a few weeks if the weather hold out. He also stated that town needs to determine which survey point the town will accept as the norm. Johansen and Tuttle's markers differ from other points. The council also needs to decide what it wants to do with 200 North between Calvin Willson and Ryan Kelly's property. Stoney motioned to pay the December bills, Dallen seconded. Motion carried by roll call, all present voting yes. Rocky Mt Power General - street lights 391.10 Rocky Mt. Power Housing Authority -fire/hall 137.82 Rocky Mt, Power General -DUP 19.81 Rocky Mt. Power General - Garage 11.65 Questar Housing Authority - fire/hall 149.57 Questar General - Fire -old fire station 7.56 Emery Telcom General/Office Expense-internet/telephone 142.43 City Sanitation General/Utilities/garbage- Oct14 883.20 Castle Valley Special ServicesGeneral/Utilities/water/sewer-Nov 14 2110.75 Delena Fish wage- Nov 359.40 Casey Lofley wage - Nov 50.00 City Sanitation General/Utilities/garbage - roll off binsOct 14 200.00 Windy Larsen OctWage Oct Dog - Jerald Schade Nov Wage- 29.56 BK's Stop N Shop General/Fire - CNA Surety General/Office Expense-bond for Seth 175.00 Automated Business Products General/Office Exp- fix copy machine 237.65 Office Etc General/Office Exp - Binders 25.96 CVSSD General/Utilities/Water/Sewer- conn fee 3525.00 CVSSD Road-Class C - 15% of $5474.53 821.18 Dallen motioned to accept 05 November 2014 minutes, Stoney seconded. Motion carried. Stoney motioned to adjourn, Dallen seconded. Motion carried.

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75 S 100 E
Elmo, 84521
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Delena Fish

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delenafish@etv.net

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(435)381-6108

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February 05, 2015 02:09 PM

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