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CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 27 2018

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December 12, 2018 10:00 AM

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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BLANDING CITY COUNCIL HELD ON NOVEMBER 27, 2018 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS Present: Mayor: Joe B Lyman City Councilmembers: Kd Perkins Cheryl Bowers Logan Shumway Logan Monson Robert Turk City Manager: Jeremy Redd Finance Director: Kim Palmer Community Development: Bret Hosler Others Attending: Kendall Laws, Arden Nielson, Duane Baker. Prayer/Thought - The prayer/thought was offered by Jeremy Redd. 1. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 2. Councilmember Perkins moved to approve the minutes and financial disbursements of the November 13, 2018 meeting. Councilmember Shumway seconded the motion. Mayor Lyman repeated the motion and asked for discussion. Hearing none, he called for a vote. Voting was as follows: Those voting AYE Councilmember Perkins Councilmember Bowers Councilmember Shumway Councilmember Monson Councilmember Turk Those voting NAY NONE Constituting all members thereof, Mayor Lyman declared the motion carried. 3. OPEN FORUM Arden Nielson spoke regarding the need for clean/fresh culinary water at his home at 3100 S Nielson Lane. He has drilled two wells that have been unsuccessful. He does have a recapture irrigation tap, which has not proven to be good for indoor use or drinking. He asked the Council to consider the possibility of running a line to the west side of the highway at the National Guard Armory, where he could access City water. He stated his willingness to share in the cost. Mayor Lyman told Mr. Nielson that due to the legal issues discussion about this would have to take place in a closed session prior to an open meeting discussion. 4. REPORTS/DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS AOG Information - Duane Baker - SEUALG Duane Baker from Southeast Utah Association of Local Governments (SEALG) shared information about the different services the agency can assist and provide communities with. Currently, SEALG is seeking volunteers to assist with their VITA program in the area. The VITA program provides free tax help for low to moderate income individuals. The agency can also assist communities in locating and writing grants. B. Economic Development / Tourism Report - Pratt Redd Mr. Pratt Redd reported on the various activities he has been involved with over the past several months. Including the 4th of July, a new City webpage, social media posts, public awareness, advertising, training for local businesses, Chamber of Commerce activities and working with potential businesses. He has been working closely with the San Juan County Economic Development office and the Blanding Area Travel Council on a number of items also. Councilmember Bowers requested information on future growth potential, such as the Maverik Store rumored to be coming to the community. Jeremy Redd responded by committing to send an email to the Council with information on any discussion he has regarding the establishment of a new business or potential growth. He also stated that there is nothing solid about Maverick store coming but they have held a preliminary meeting to discuss the development process. C. Jeremy Redd presented the Progress Status Report East Side Sewer Trunk Line A final inspection of the project was held earlier in November. The contractor is currently working on a punch list of items and the final paperwork. Natural Gas Odorizer Relocation/Replacement Project Mr. Redd reported the new odorizer is working well. The old odorizer site will be cleaned up in the near future. He continued by stating the project was a success due to the efforts of Chas Jacobsen. His knowledge and skills were indispensable on the project. Storm Drain Project Several options for funding this project are currently being considered. The estimated cost of the project is $1.5 million. Mr. Redd will attend the Board of Water Resources meeting next week in Salt Lake to present a funding application. Water & Sewer Impact Study Mr. Redd told Council that the need for the Water & Sewer Impact Study was a funding requirement for the Eastside Sewer Project. Hansen, Allen & Luce are working on the study as part of the contract on the sewer project. A report of the study will be presented to Council in the next few months. Water Supply Forecasting & Water Rate Study Hansen, Allen & Luce are currently working on the modeling portion of the project reported Mr. Redd. It is anticipated the designed tool will be very useful in managing the City's water resources. D. Kim Palmer presented the Financial Status Report Ms. Palmer asked if there were any questions on the report provided in the packet. There were none. 5. AGENDA ITEMS Review and Approval of the 2017/2018 Audited Financial Statements - Kim Palmer Ms. Palmer reported on the 2017/2018 financial audit that took place in August. The following was information from the audit. At the close of June 2018 city assets exceed liabilities by $51,258,995. 74% of this amount reflects the City's investment in capital less the debt associated with it. The net position of the City has been on a steady incline over the past five years. During the discussion, Ms. Palmer also shared that both sales tax and room tax increased from the 2016/2017 fiscal year. Current numbers show an increase of 2% for this current year. When asked what spiked the increases, Ms. Palmer responded that it would be difficult to pinpoint. With the economy doing well and unemployment rates low, people may be spending more money in the community. One non-compliance item was discovered during the audit resulting in a finding. The accessed finding resulted from the City's fund balance being greater than the 25% allowed by State law. To correct the finding, the required amount was transferred to the capital projects fund. Councilmember Monson moved to approve the FY2018 Audited Financial Statements. Councilmember Turk seconded the motion. Mayor Lyman repeated the motion and asked for discussion. Hearing none, he called for a vote. Voting was as follows: Those voting AYE Councilmember Perkins Councilmember Bowers Councilmember Shumway Councilmember Monson Councilmember Turk Those voting NAY NONE Constituting all members thereof, Mayor Lyman declared the motion carried. B. USDA Emergency Water Grant Application - Jeremy Redd Mr. Redd shared information regarding the USDA Emergency Water Grant that is available for areas experiencing extreme drought conditions. Funding up to $1 million can be applied for. Currently, the staff has been contemplating requesting grant funds for a well at the treatment plant. Water from the well could easily be mixed with treated water and dispersed from there. The estimated cost to drill this well would be $1.5 million. Mr. Redd continued to suggest the additional $500,000 could be requested as a grant, loan or a grant/loan mix from Community Impact Board. Councilmember Shumway asked what the cost would be to treat the water from the well and the cost to pump water from Recapture Reservoir. Mr. Redd responded he would have to get that information. He continued to tell Council that Recapture cannot be pumped when the farmers are using water for irrigation. He also stated that pumping from Recapture is less expensive than pumping the wells. Mayor Lyman asked if the grant funding could be used for a new reservoir. Mr. Redd responded the funds are specifically for providing an additional water source, not storage. Council told Mr. Redd to continue pursuing the grant funding. 6. INFORMATION Councilmember Bowers shared that the Gentle Iron Hawk shelter will be reopened by the Navajo Nation. Councilmember Bowers announced the Re-Grand Opening of the Patio Drive Inn on December 3rd at 11:00 a.m. Mr. Redd invited Council to the City Christmas Party on December 13th at 6:00 p.m. Invitations will be delivered. 7. EXECUTIVE SESSION Councilmember Bowers moved to enter a closed session. Councilmember Monson seconded the motion. Mayor Lyman repeated the motion and asked for discussion. Hearing none, he called for a vote. Voting was as follows: Those voting AYE Councilmember Perkins Councilmember Bowers Councilmember Shumway Councilmember Monson Councilmember Turk Those voting NAY NONE Constituting all members thereof, Mayor Lyman declared the motion carried. Council entered a closed session at 8:22 p.m. Councilmember Turk moved to leave a closed session. Councilmember Perkins seconded the motion. Mayor Lyman repeated the motion and asked for discussion. Hearing none, he called for a vote. Voting was as follows: Those voting AYE Councilmember Perkins Councilmember Bowers Councilmember Shumway Councilmember Monson Councilmember Turk Those voting NAY NONE Constituting all members thereof, Mayor Lyman declared the motion carried. Council left a closed session and entered back to an open meeting at 8:48 p.m. Councilmember Perkins moved to adjourn. Councilmember Monson seconded the motion. Mayor Lyman repeated the motion and asked for discussion. Hearing none, he called for a vote. Voting was as follows: Those voting AYE Councilmember Perkins Councilmember Bowers Councilmember Shumway Councilmember Monson Councilmember Turk Those voting NAY NONE Constituting all members thereof, Mayor Lyman declared the motion carried.

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Meeting Information

Meeting Location

50 W 100 S
Blanding, 84511
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Contact Name

Pratt Redd

Contact Email

predd@blanding-ut.gov

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December 12, 2018 09:40 AM

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