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Municipality

Entity

Rocky Ridge

Public Body

Rocky Ridge Town Council

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Notice Title

Rocky Ridge Town Meeting

Notice Tags

Civic Improvement

Notice Type(s)

Meeting

Event Start Date & Time

May 23, 2018 07:30 PM

Event End Date & Time

May 23, 2018 09:55 PM

Description/Agenda

Opening: Presiding: Mayor Ronald Allred Present from the Town Council: Ronald Allred, Jeremy Allred, Dallin Mangels, Lucy Gold, and Forrest Lewis. Present from the Town Staff: Bethany Sturgeon, Jessica Mangels. Cathy Lummus arrived at 7:40. Others Present: Many citizens were at this meeting. Meeting was called to order at 7:35 P.M. Invocation was given. Approval of Minutes After small changes to the April minutes were made, Councilmember Forrest Lewis motioned to approve the April 18, 2018 minutes and Councilmember Dallin Mangels seconded the motion. All voted in favor. New Business 1. The meeting was open to all citizens for a Public Hearing regarding a Resolution for an additional loan in the amount of $405,000 with zero percent interest for the new well. All citizens' questions and concerns were heard and answered and Resolution R2018-01 was approved by roll vote: Mayor Ronald Allred, yes; Dallin Mangels, yes; Forrest Lewis, yes; Lucy Gold, yes; Jeremy Allred, yes. 2. The meeting was then open to all citizens for a Public Hearing regarding a water rate increase that is needed in our Town. Casey Reynolds had given proposals for different variations of a water rate increase to the Town Council at the last meeting. There were questions and concerns asked by Town citizens and discussion among the Councilmembers. The most agreed on recommendation was to have a $7.00 increase across the board in the monthly billing and an overage charge for any water use over 10,000 gallons. There was then discussion about when this rate increase would take place and it was agreed that it begin July 1, 2018 which is when our new Fiscal Year begins. Councilmember Lucy Gold motioned to pass the water rate increase, Dallin Mangels seconded the motion. Mayor Allred and Jeremy Allred voted yes; Forrest Lewis voted no for the $7.00 rate increase. 3. The meeting was then open to all citizens for a Public Hearing regarding the proposed Preliminary Budget for the coming fiscal year. Discussion was held by both the citizens and Councilmembers. A Cyber Security software was put in as an addition to the budget to keep all of our Town records safe and secure. Councilmember Jeremy Allred motioned to pass this Preliminary Budget and Lucy Gold seconded the motion. All voted in favor. 4. Discussion was then had on a few of the employees receiving pay increases. Town Clerk Cathy Lummus proposed that Terry Allred, Jessica Mangels and Bethany Sturgeon be given $.50 an hour raises. After discussion Councilmember Lucy Gold motioned for the pay increases and Councilmember Jeremy Allred seconded the motion. The Mayor and Forrest Lewis voted in favor. Councilmember Dallin Mangels abstained from the vote as his wife is one of the recipients of a raise. 5. Mayor Allred questioned why the Town did not help with funding Rocky Ridge Days any longer. There was some discussion regarding this and it was decided not to help with funding the event. Councilmember Forrest Lewis motioned that we not help fund Rocky Ridge Days, Councilmember Jeremy Allred seconded the motion. Councilmember Lucy Gold voted no; Mayor Allred voted that he would like us to at least help with funding. Councilmember Dallin Mangels abstained. 6. PTIF accounts have to be signed and updated for Treasurer Jessica Mangels and Town Clerk Cathy Lummus to stay authorized. This was discussed and accepted they keep compliant. 7. It was suggested by the Planning and Zoning Committee that we seek out new members for the committee. Because of lack of participation from some of the members not much is getting accomplished. Mayor Allred asked Aaron Bronson (who was in the audience) if he would be willing to be on that committee. The Mayor also said he would talk with Marvin Allred about being on the committee as well so that if one or two individuals had to miss a meeting, there would still be a quorum. 8. There was discussion about Rocky Ridge Cleanup day and when it should be held. It was decided to hold it on June 16th. Old Business 1. Short discussion on Sections 4 and 5 of the Municipal Code was held. Small correction was requested by Councilmember Dallin Mangels changing Clerk to Treasurer that had been missed. It was decided to table the review of Sections 6 and 7 of the Municipal Code until the next meeting. Water Department Casey gave an update on getting started on the Town Building. The Committee has requested Sunrise Engineering begin work on this. The amount for their initial work is $9,500.00 Well 1 is back in operation but still needs some repairs. Work being done under the Railroad is getting started. About three weeks to start building. Road Department Chip and seal should start on the roads on June 24th. EMS Department Some discussion was held about holding classes for emergency training. Park Department The Mayor commented that he had several complaints about how the park was looking so poorly. Other Councilmembers have had the same complaint and there was some discussion about the situation. Mayor Allred said he would talk to Kelly Bronson about this. It was also suggested that we have a 'work project' for the park to get the citizens' involved as well. Cemetery Department Mayor Allred asked about this situation. Terry Allred reported he has been doing all the record keeping, digging the graves, mowing, etc. The Committee is not functioning properly. It was mentioned that Derek Andre, Shauntelle Watt (and possibly Sarah Ann Allred) are on the committee. There was discussion about how we could help with these needs. Adjournment: Councilmember Dallin Mangels moved to adjourn the meeting. Councilmember Lucy Gold seconded the motion, all voted in favor and the meeting was adjourned at 9:55 P.M. /s/ Bethany Sturgeon __________________________ Approved by Deputy Town Clerk

Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify Catherine Lummus at 435-610-0546

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Meeting Information

Meeting Location

151 North Eastridge Road
HC 60 Box 217
Rocky Ridge Town, 84645
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Contact Name

Bethany Sturgeon

Contact Email

clerk@rockyridgetown.com

Contact Phone

(435)660-6059

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Notice Posted On

June 16, 2018 05:31 PM

Notice Last Edited On

June 16, 2018 05:31 PM

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