Ferron City Council Meeting Agenda 7-12-2018
Council Chambers - Ferron City Hall
20 East Main Street, Ferron Utah
Phone - (435) 384-2350 Fax - (435) 384-2557 Web - ferroncity.org
PRESENT: Mayor Adele Justice Council Member Wendy Price
Council Member Del Mead Council Member Brad Richman
Council Member Randy Fox
OTHERS PRESENT:
Shala Hunsaker, City Recorder LeMar Crossland
Tami Bennett, City Treasurer Justin Snow
Rick Price, Maintenance Robin Snow
Marty Mower Lonie Zwallen
Paula Caldwell Kenzi Guymon
Jeremy Guymon Mike Ziemski
Beth Blacks Kelly Howes
Lane Justice Stephen Snow
Melinda Meccarillo McKay Meccarillo
Ty Justice Kimberly Deto
Dustin Deto Janice Snow
Clifford Snow Joy Bloomer
Rod Hess Maude Killpack
Larry Anderson Dallas Driessen
Evelyn Hunstman John Healy
Drew Sitterud Julie Sitterud
Mark Chamberlain Stephanie Chamberlain
Donald Campbell Edie Campbell
Hallie Wheeler Philene Staley
Julie Freeman Lydia Hooper
1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, WELCOME & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Justice called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
The roll call noted the following:
Present: Council Member Fox, Council Member Price, Council Member Richman, and Council Member Mead.
2. CONSIDERATION TO APPOINT & OATH OF OFFICE OF NEW COUNCIL MEMBER
Mayor Justice discusses the two people who have shown interest to fill the council position. Mayor Justice reads the letters of interest that have been received from Joe Trenery and Jaqueline Wilde. Mayor suggests that whomever is not chosen to be a member of the council should strongly consider being on the planning commission.
The council members vote- there is a tie. Straws have to be drawn. Since Jaqueline is not present, Joe Trenery will draw a straw. Long straw wins. Joe Trenery Is elected as the new Council member and takes his Oath of office.
CONSENT AGENDA
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES DATED JUNE 14, 2018
4. BOARD OF EQUALIZATION REQUESTS
- Rental permission form - Eric and Britt Anderson
Council Member Fox Moved to approve the minutes and the board of equalization. The motion was Seconded by Council Member Mead. The motion carried unanimously.
GENERAL BUSINESS / DISCUSSION ITEMS
5. ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
No items moved from the consent agenda
6. CITIZEN RECOGINITION
Mayor Justice explains how we would like to recognize are citizens for things that they have been doing in the community. Each Quarter we will choose a citizen to be recognized as well as a Ferron City Employee. Council member Price has chosen Dusty Justice as this quarters citizen recognition. Dusty is considered Ferron's go to guy. He will be there at a drop of a hat to help anyone whenever they need help.
Our employee to be recognized is Tami Bennett. Tammy goes above and beyond. She does so many things that go unrecognized. We would like to thank her for all her 12 years of hard work.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
No Public Comment
8. MARYN ALLRED - REQUEST FOR MISS EMERY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM DONATION
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Maryn is the 1st attendant for the Miss Emery Outstanding Teen. She talks about what the program entails, and her own experiences; how the program has helped her develop confidence, interview skills, and give her an opportunity for community service. She is asking for a one hundred dollar donation for the miss congeniality scholarship.
Council Member Fox moved to give the Miss Emery Organization a $100 donation from the city. The motion was seconded by Council Member Richman. Motion passed unanimously.
10. MCKAY MECCARIELLO - REQUEST FOR BOY STATE DONATION
Talks about his experience at this years Boy State program. He was able to learn about government, the voting process, and the armed forces. It also gave him a better appreciation of our armed forces and new found patriotism Asking for donation to help cover the costs.
Council Member Fox moved to approve a two-hundred-and-fifty-dollar donation to McKay Meccarello for Utah Boys State. The motion was seconded by Council Member Price. The Motion passed unanimously.
11. MELINDA MECCARIELLO AND KAELYNN WIIN - 'JUST SERVE' A WEBSITE THAT HELPS WITH VOLUNTEER WORK AND SERVICE
Kaelynn was unable to make it tonight. It is a collaborate effort, for people to post projects that they need workers and for people to find places to serve. Melinda speaks about the benefits of community service. This website is made for anyone to participate in service. This is a new initiative to Utah to get people who are seeking places to serve to be matched with different projects. Anyone can put a project on the website as long as it is something that will benefit the community. Suggestion to put it into the newsletter.
12. HEIDI BOWDEN- DISCUSSION ON PROPERTY AND CITY ORDINANCES
She came in earlier today to request to be off the agenda. She is not here tonight
13. CLIFFORD SNOW- UPDATE ON THE WAR MEMORIAL IN MAYORS PARK
Brief update on the progress of the veterans memorial in the Mayors park. So far they have received $4200 in donations to go towards the memorial. They are in the process of doing a final spellcheck on the almost 600 names that are going on the panels. Council member Randy fox states that when they began this project they had 100 names; they have worked very hard and found many veterans in Ferron. Mayor asks if anyone would be interested in being on the field of flags committee. John Healy asks if anyone knows on spelling errors, please let us know. Once the name is in stone, sorry if it's spelled wrong. Evelynn Hunstman talks about how this will be such a gain to our community and that the legion should be commended for all their hard work.
14. JUSTIN SNOW- GAS STATION
Justin Snow- Talks how he decided to throw his hat into the arena bbout a month ago; mostly for the citizens of Ferron. It has been a trial for our policeman, fire department, ambulance, citizens to all have to drive 20 miles in order to get gas. The citizens applauded Justin for moving forward with a gas station. Mayor Justice speaks briefly about the few discussions her and Justin have had on how the city could help. Mayor discusses a property that the city owns as a consideration for a new gas station. The Mayor discusses the legality of the situation; after speaking to the city attorney, she has a better understanding on what Ferron City can do and cannot do. A public hearing needs to be held on in order to make a decision about city property. Mayor Justice explains that the city council needs to hear from the citizens; this is their property and would like their input on what should be done. She expresses her feelings about the problem Ferron City has faced having no fuel and says my hat is off to Justin for wanting to do this.
Council Member Richman Moves to hold a public hearing to discuss the sale of city to property to Justin Snow to be held July27th. The Motion is seconded by Council Member Trenery. The Motion passed unanimously.
Public Comment:
JD Sealy makes a public comment about the possible donation of tanks from
Pierce Oil if they were given possible tax incentives. Mayor Justice states that she
would need to discuss anything like that with the city attorney. JD Seely JD claims that if the city is unable to do this there may be something that the program he is a part of for the blind may be able to help as this is an issue that effects the disabled.
JD Seely discusses the services that the blind council does. The city has helped with
non-profit organizations. He states his intent is a selfish one as the current situation
affects him. That's why he wants to help anyway he can
Brief discussion of possible opposition. Marty Mower Asks about any opposition that
may not be in favor of the city selling the property. Mayor Justice encourages anyone who has questions and concerns to go to the source and asks if there was someone else interested to please come to the public hearing. She states that at the pubic hearing, anyone is welcome to also say they are interested in the property. The council then would need to make a decision on what they are going to do with that property
Council member Richman, talks about the importance of the public hearing. Says that
the council is not going to make an off-the-cuff decision. They will discuss, hear other offers, listen to opinions, and study the options. He asks people to voice your opinions. Mayor Justice agrees and again encourage citizens to please come and make your opinions known,
Mayor Justice discusses the other businesses in Ferron and how it is very difficult to
help existing business. She has written letters to help existing businesses, but that grants are our there to help people starting businesses, but that there are fewer options to help the existing businesses.
Julie Freeman briefly talks about her experiences, even though she only visits Ferron
2-3 times a year. Wants to know if letters can be read at the public hearing and if someone other than Ferron citizens can make public comment at the public hearing. She is assured that the public hearing is for all public comment, as this is a problem that is hurting tourism as well as the Ferron citizens.
Justin wants to thank everyone for their support. Citizens voice their opinion what
they would do to help Justin achieve this goal. All but two citizens then leave the city council meeting.
15. 2017-2018 BUDGET DISCUSSION
Council Member Richman moves to give the City Recorder the ability to balance the budget. The motion is Seconded by Council Member Fox. The Motion is passed unanimously.
16. DISCUSSION ON WATER SHARE REQUIREMENTS FOR CULINARY WATER
Brief discussion about allowing someone looking to build a home the ability to hook to culinary water for a fee when they cannot buy a share. Tami Bennett explains exactly what this would entail. A discussion on the index fee and how much is should be. Council member Mead- talks about many people who have the interest to build but cannot because they cannot buy any water shares.
17. PEACHDAYS DISCUSSION
Council Member Mead expresses his concerns about the mud bog and how decisions need to be made about what will be happening in the main arena Discussion about the mud bog. Mud volleyball is brought up as a possible option. There needs to be a 'Main Event' on the poster. There needs to be something entertaining, so people don't feel like they wasted their money. Discussion on seating takes place and what to do about the bleachers. Bleachers are expensive.
Council Member Fox talks about Clayton Fox running the Ranch Rodeo; team roping updates; as well as an update on the horse races. He states that there will be a Ranch Rodeo and some fun things in the arena in between races. Saddle Horse races have been discussed. Fox also states that cash needs to be available for the cash cow and that we need to start making the books.
The parade is discussed. Mayor Justice would like the council members in the parade as well as youth groups. It is suggested to council member Richman that he contact the people in charge of the Huntington parade for suggestions and possible entry's.
Discussion about the dance, the Hippo hick has stated that he is available to run the dance.
Tami Bennett suggests move dinner to the Mayors park, having the unveiling of the veteran monument then, followed by a street dance.
Discussion of a possible Grand Marshal. Mayor suggests Max and Vicki Anderson to be this years Grand Marshal. She also suggests that maybe we do something a little different and ask a young person. Avery Grace and Eli Winters are discussed as this years possible grand marshals.
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Mayor Justice states she will get together with council member Joe Trenery tomorrow to discuss his Peach Days assignments as the newly appointed council member. Mayor suggests that she will be in charge of the dinner, leaving Council Member Trenery the Dessert Contest/sidewalk Picasso, and Soapbox derby.
RESOLUTIONS
18. RESOLUTION 2018-4 A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2017-2018 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET
Council Member Fox Moves to Pass Resolution 2018-4. The Motion is Motion: Seconded by Council Member Trenery. Motion passed unanimously.
19. RESOLUTION 2018-5 A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE PERSONEL POLICY
We will give the retirement benefit according to the benefit provider
Council Member Richman Moves to Accept and Pass Resolution 2018-5. Motion is seconded by Council Member Mead. Motion passed unanimously.
20. RELOUTION 2018-6 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TREASURER CITY RECORDER TO MANAGE THE PTIF ACCOUNT
Council Member Trenery moves to accept and pass Resolution 2018-6. Motion is Seconded by Council Member Fox. Motion passed unanimously.
ORDINANCES
21. ORDINANCE 2018-3 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND FERRON CITY CODE TITLE 8 WATER AND SEWER, TITLE 10 ZONING REGULATIONS AND TITLE 11 SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
Brief discussion about setting a price, Tami Bennett suggests $1500
Council member Fox moves to accept and Pass Ordinance 2018-3 as well as setting the index fee at $1500, Motion Seconded by Council Member Trenery.
Motion passed unanimously.
REPORTS
22. MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
Council member Fox praises Sid and Rick for the job that they have done especially with the stock show this week. Unveiling of a new sign at the barn tomorrow night for Dennis Worwood
Council Member Richman talks about the P&C meeting and the proposal of a new subdivision, things are still looking very preliminary
Council Member Mead asks about the gutter project that is going on up the canyon. Mayor says that it is the special service district. Richman asks how to address and answer people who have opposition towards the gutter and sidewalks. A Brief discussion about the drainage system and having gutters. Mayor suggests taking each concern on a case by case basis and looking if the particular case is beneficial to the city.
Discussion about letting citizens rent out the black chairs. Mayor Justice recommends that if we let them out, we need an accountability system to ensure that the chairs come back in good condition. Council member Price asks if there could be a deposit on the chairs. Mayor states that we do have the white stacking chairs. The Citizen asking says that they are willing to replace any chair that does not come back in great condition. Council Member Mead says that we think we should let the citizen should be able to use them if they have an accountability set in place. Council members agree.
Discussion on the pile of rocks located near the entry of the fairgrounds. Citizen wants to know if they clean up the rocks in the fairgrounds, can he have the rocks. The council discusses if the rocks are necessary to the city. There is a consensus that the citizen can talk to Council Member Fox about if they can have the rocks.
Mayor Justice requests to reschedule the August City Council Meeting. The council agrees that Augusts City Council meeting may be rescheduled to August the 14th.
Discussion on attending the league of cities. Learning about government. City pays your hotel, meals and mileage. Let Shala know as soon as possible.
23. MAINTENANCE AND GOLF COURSE REPORTS
Rick Price reports that a group of volunteers including the Meccarillo family. Daniel finished the rest.
Discussion of the Dam project as well as the Golf Course. We have had some complaints on the condition of the golf course related to winter kill on the greens. They are making small progress. Fox expresses his concerns.
24. CLOSED SESSION NOT NECCESARY
25. BUDGET REPORT
No budget report as we have just started the new fiscal year and spending has been at a minimum
26. APPROVAL AND PAYMENT OF WARRANTS
Council Member Fox moves to pass payment and warrants. Motion Seconded by Council Member Mead. Motion passed unanimously.
27. ADJOURNMENT
Council Member Mead moves to adjourn, Motion Seconded by Council Member Fox. Motion passed unanimously.
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
The public is invited to attend all City Council Meetings. In compliance with the American Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify City Recorder, Jaime Anderson, at (435)384-2350 at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.