PANGUITCH CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
April 23, 2019
CITY COUNCIL - 6:30 P.M.
GARFIELD COUNTY COURT HOUSE
COMMISSION CHAMBERS
50 SOUTH MAIN
PANGUITCH, UTAH 84759
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Those present at the City Council meeting were Mayor Kim Soper, City Manager Lori Talbot, City Attorney Barry Huntington, City Treasurer Carla Farnsworth, Deputy City Recorder Melanie Heaton, City Council Members: Trudi Owens, Paul Dastrup and Alan Johnson. City Council Member Lloyd Brinkerhoff was absent.
Others present were Randy Yard, Becky Yard, Orrin Hughes, Chuck Hughes, Tammi Bennett, Kyler Bennett, Jaron Miller, Paxton Wolfley, and Shawn Caine.
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm.
OPENING CEREMONY
Mayor Kim Soper conducted the opening ceremony.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Paul Dastrup moved, seconded by Trudi Owens to adopt the agenda. The motion passed with all in favor.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Trudi Owens moved, seconded by Alan Johnson to approve the minutes. The motion passed with all in favor.
BUDGET UPDATE
City Treasurer Carla Farnsworth reviewed the budget with the City Council. The City is at 83% of the budget year. The general fund revenue is at 81% and expenditures are at 54%. The water fund revenue is at 85% and the expenditures are at 79%. The sewer fund revenue is at 84% and the expenditures are at 92%. A tentative budget will be presented at the next City Council meeting on May 14, 2019, as well as the surplus fund balance.
DONATION - FCCLA
Panguitch High School students Kyler Bennett, Paxton Wolfley, and Jaron Miller presented their state-winning Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) project to the City Council and asked for help with funding to attend the national convention in Anaheim, CA. The students will help with planting flowers or other tasks for the City.
Alan Johnson moved, seconded by Trudi Owens, that the City assist the students in attending the FCCLA National Convention in the total amount of $600. The motion passed with all in favor.
DONATION - FBLA
Panguitch High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) advisor Shawn Caine asked the City Council for funding for student Cortney Houston to attend the national convention in Texas. She presented a short video by Ms. Houston who was unable to attend. Ms. Houston will also help with planting flowers or other tasks.
Trudi Owens moved, seconded by Alan Johnson, that the City assist Cortney Houston in attending the FBLA National Convention in the amount of $300. The motion passed with all in favor.
AWOS BID AWARD
Only one bid for the airport AWOS system was filled out correctly.
Paul Dastrup moved, seconded by Trudi Owens, that SCI Automation of Roosevelt, Utah, be awarded the bid for the AWOS system in the amount of $105, 950. The motion passed with all in favor.
INDUSTRIAL LOT - JOSH KELLUM
Panguitch businessman Josh Kellum expressed interest in two industrial lots. Action was tabled until he reaches a decision on which to purchase.
CITY WASTE MANAGEMENT
The existing roll-offs for waste management will most likely cost the City an additional $48,000-$50,000 per year to maintain with no increased income to offset the cost. Four options were discussed: 1) Charge $6/resident and maintain current waste area; no business use. 2) Contract mandatory waste pick-up for entire town at cost of $10 per resident; roll-offs would be moved to outside of landfill. 3) City would manage Option 2 instead of a contractor. 4) Pull the roll-offs. City Attorney Barry Huntington will draft an ordinance and a public hearing will be held expectedly on May 27, 2019.
VAPING SIGNS
Council Member Trudi Owens reported on recommendations by Panguitch Prevention Coalition on placing 'No Smoking and No Vaping' signs within the City; these could be grant funded.
Trudi Owens moved, seconded by Paul Dastrup, that signs prohibiting smoking and vaping be placed at the fairgrounds, Triple C Arena, ball park, city park, and any other City property deemed appropriate. The motion passed with all in favor.
BUSINESS LICENSE - FLORAL AND GIFT SHOP AT 75 EAST CENTER/MANDY SOPER
Alan Johnson moved, seconded by Trudi Owens, to approve a business license for Mandy Soper for a floral and gift shop at 75 E Center. The motion passed with all in favor.
VACATION RENTAL - 169 N 300 E/MARK CHIPMAN
Trudi Owens moved, seconded by Paul Dastrup, to approve a business license for Mark Chipman for a vacation rental at 169 N 300 E. The motion passed with all in favor.
VACATION RENTAL - 190 S MAIN/SUZETTE HOFHEINS
Paul Dastrup moved, seconded by Alan Johnson, to approve a business license for Suzette Hofheins for a vacation rental at 190 S Main. The motion passed with all in favor.
VACATION RENTAL - 139 E SAGEWOOD CIRCLE/TERESA AHOKOVI
Trudi Owens moved, seconded by Alan Johnson, to approve a business license for Teresa Ahokovi for a vacation rental at 139 E Sagewood Circle. The motion passed with all in favor.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - 1 MULE AT 484 N 100 E/JOSH RUSHTON
Alan Johnson moved, seconded by Trudi Owens, to approve a conditional use permit, which has been approved by planning and zoning, for Josh Rushton for one mule at 484 N 100 E. The motion passed with all in favor.
PENDING BUSINESS
Bike Path - The gravel is being put in and the speed limit is reduced to 40 mph.
Blights and Abatements - No report.
Spring Rehabilitation - NRCS engineers are evaluating the springs.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
City Office Roof - The roof repair is one week out on materials.
Roads - Roads need crack seal, shoulder work, and half culverts need to be cleaned.
Pickle Ball Court - A grass slope or ramp needs to be added for the court to be handicap accessible.
Baseball Fields - The lighting project was turned down on one grant so it could be short up to $25,000. Dirt will be added to the infields in time for tournaments. Panguitch Prevention Coalition would like to plant trees at the fields.
Splash Pad - The splash pad will be turned on when weather permits.
Marilyn Bulkley Park - Bridgette Estep from SUU is working with the City on possible funding sources for paths, bridges, and the ampitheater.
Social Hall - The stage is on and the contractors are working on wall repair and painting.
City Council Position - One application has been received.
EXECUTIVE SESSSION
No executive session.
ADJOURNMENT
Alan Johnson moved to adjourn at 8:11 pm.
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Kim Soper, Mayor
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Melanie Heaton, Deputy City Recorder
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The City of Panguitch will make efforts to provide reasonable accommodations to disabled members of the public in accessing City programs. Please contact Lori Talbot Panguitch City office at least 24 hours in advance if you have special needs.
Anyone who wishes to offer a prayer or thought in the opening ceremony at City Council is welcome to do so by calling City Manager Lori Talbot at 435-676-8585 to schedule an appointment.
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