Elwood Town Council Meeting
April 10, 2018
The Elwood Town Council met at the Elwood Town Hall, 5235 West 8800 North, Elwood, Utah, at 7:00, April 10, 2018. The following members were present consisting of a quorum.
Keenan Nelson Mayor Kim Yates Councilmember
Mike Pace Councilmember Jon Howard Councilmember
Staff present at this meeting
Gina Marble Town Clerk
Steve Woerner Public Works Director
Others present at this meeting
AnnMaree Conrad
WELCOME
ADMINISTRATION
Councilmember Pace gave the opening prayer.
Councilmember Nelson was absent
Minutes for the March 13, 2018 town council meetings was presented for approval.
Councilmember Pace made a motion to approve the minutes for March 13, 2018. Councilmember Yates seconded the motion. The voting was unanimous in favor of the motion.
Item#1 AnnMaree was representing Micah Capener, Mayor Nelson welcomed her, AnnMaree stated that Chris provided us with a list of things that we needed to get done, she stated that Brian worked with Chris White and got all the issues done. Mayor Nelson handed AnnMaree an email from Chris White dated April 6 and he explained all the demands must be done right, Mayor Nelson explained that he talked to Jay Stocking regarding the flood plain in Elwood and we are concerned about basements in that area. Mayor Nelson stated that he hopes they have plans to locate and reroute the drains during the process the drainage is the biggest issue we are going to have with the subdivision. Mayor Nelson explained we are not asking you to go above or beyond the city code, he stated that he will need documentation that all the issues were resolved from Chris White and when we gets that I am willing to hold a special meeting to help move along the process if you would like.
Item#2 Curtis Crouch, Animal Control report- Curtis was not present.
Item#3 Planning Commission Report-Mayor Nelson reported that the commission would like for one of the councilmembers to be at their meetings. They are working subdivision ordinance and they are concerned with the trees on Mac Hansen corner. Mayor stated that he asked Councilmember Pace to attend the meetings, and we will budget to cut the trees down it is starting to be a safety concern. Mayor Nelson is going to talk to Kevin Hansen regarding the tress.
Item#4 Sargent Archuleta-Sheriff's report, Sargent Archuleta was not present.
Item#5 Youth Council report-Youth Council was not present.
Item#6 State requirements for affordable housing-Mayor Nelson reported that the housing area has to have sewer, Gill Miller proposed to have the area on 4400 west. Mayor Nelson stated that we just have to have an area designated for the affordable housing. Mayor Nelson stated he thinks Rocket Road is a better place for the housing area. The council agreed. Councilmember Pace stated that it closer to town there also. Mayor Nelson asked councilmember Pace to relay the information to the planning commission so they can move forward with it.
WATER
Steve Woerner reported that the water is going good we have an electrical issue at the upper well pump but it will be fixed tomorrow.
SEWER
Steve Woerner stated that we had the pump get plugged at the lift station, we cleaned it out and everything is working great.
PARKS AND RECREATION
Councilmember Pace reported that the Hinks could not be the 4th of July celebration chair this year. Chris Selman will do the breakfast. We are looking for volunteers to help with the celebration.
Councilmember Pace reported that Jason fertilized the Cemetery and Park they are going to burn the dead trees and mow and spray the park and Cemetery.
ROADS
Steve Woerner starting fixing potholes and stated that we need to do something on the Hunsaker road.
EMERGENCY PREPARDNESS
Gina Marble reported that the emergency preparedness expo is May 11 & 12 at the fairgrounds.
OTHER
Mayor Nelson reported that the dog clinic is on April 28, 2018 at 10:00-12:00 and the Elwood Town cleanup is May 16-20.
Mayor asked the council to look over the budget items. Councilmember Yates asked about running the sewer under the road to service the rest of Elwood. Steve Woerner stated that we keep talking about it but someone needs to decide what we are doing and decide on an area.
Councilmember Pace made a motion to adjourn, Councilmember Yates seconded the motion and the remaining council agreed. Meeting was adjourned at 8:14p.m.
Councilmember Yates made a motion to reopen the meeting, Councilmember Pace seconded the motion and the remaining council agreed. Meeting was reopened.
Mayor Nelson explained some items got missed on the budget please look at the Town Hall and Shop items. The addition to the Town Hall is on the south side of the town hall Mayor Nelson asked Councilmember Yates to look at it and make a plan for the next meeting.
Councilmember Yates made a motion to adjourn, Councilmember Pace seconded the motion and the remaining council agreed. Meeting was adjourned at 8:26p.m.
The undersigned duly acting and appointed clerk for Elwood Town Corporation hereby certifies that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the minutes of the Town Council meeting held on the 10th day of April 2018. Dated this the 8th day of May 2018.
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Gina R Marble, Elwood Town Clerk