PANGUITCH CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JULY 9, 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 Pro tem Trudi Owens, City Manager Lori Talbot, City Recorder Tyrissa Howell, City Council Members Paul Dastrup, Lloyd Brinkerhoff, Alan Johnson and City Attorney Barry Huntington. Mayor Kim Soper and Council Member Mike Sarles was in attendance by phone.
Others present were Jeramy Henrie, Randy Yard, Becky Yard, Sheriff Perkins, Casey Charles, Nate Houston, James Miller, Rick Milller, Chuck Hughes, Minnie Hughes, Russell Miller, Laurel Miller, Annette Heywood, Clint Pollock, Rajev Yadav, Sherry Fulcher, Joe Ormen, Troy Henrie, Holly Frandsen, Jeff Finch, Jane Excell, Ben Cox, Jamie Veater, Royce Pollock, Denise Dastrup, Shea Owens, Anne Excell, Greg Excell, Giles Fife, Craig Hamilton, Benjamin Rains, Dean Sheffer, and Jonelle Molenda.
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm.
OPENING CEREMONY
Council Member Lloyd Brinkerhoff conducted the opening ceremony.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Lloyd Brinkerhoff moved, seconded by Paul Dastrup to adopt the agenda. The motion passed with all in favor.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Paul Dastrup moved, seconded by Lloyd Brinkerhoff to approve the minutes. The motion passed with all in favor.
OFFICER REPORT
Sheriff Perkins reported to the City Council that the inmate crew has been busy with events. Garfield County has hired two new jailers.
COMMERCIAL SPRINKLER LINE CHARGE - JERAMY HENRIE
Lloyd Brinkerhoff moved, seconded by Alan Johnson to allow the commercial Sprinkler line. The motion passed with all in favor.
ORDINANCE 2019-12 TRANSIENT ROOM TAX
Alan Johnson moved, seconded by Paul Dastup to move forward with Ordinance 2019-12 Transient room tax. Trudi Owens voted in favor. Lloyd Brinkerhoff voted against. The motion passed.
INDUSTRIAL LOT PURCHASE - MARKAY ENGELSTEAD
Lloyd Brinkerhoff moved, seconded by Paul Dastrup to approve the purchase of an industrial lot by Rocky Mountain Fencing. The motion passed with all in favor.
BUSINESS LICENSE EXPLORATION STATION AT 150 W 100 S/HOLLY FRANDSEN
Alan Johnson moved, seconded by Paul Dastrup to approve the business license for Exploration Station. The motion passed with all in favor.
PENDING BUSINESS
City Office - The roof on the city office is complete.
Roads - The City is on the schedule for roads to be repaired and chip seal to be done.
PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE 2019-9 CURBSIDE GARBAGE COLLECTION
Alan Johnson moved, seconded by Lloyd Brinkerhoff to enter a public hearing for Ordinance 2019-9 Curbside Garbage Collection. The motion passed with all in favor.
The Roll off bins at the dumpster site has become an unplanned expense for Panguitch City at $48,000. A public hearing was held on May 28 to discuss waste management solutions. Two options that the council discussed at the meeting were:
1. A waste management fee of $6 charged on all utility bills.
2. Curbside garbage collection required for all residents at the price of $9.95 per garbage can. The green dumpsters would be removed and the roll off bins would move to the landfill location.
Garfield County Commissioners said they will buy a roll off truck if the city would buy the roll off bins.
The public hearing was opened for public comment.
Jim Miller asked what will happen with the part time residents.
Danny Perkins stated that the commissioners would keep the green dumpsters available.
Clint Pollock felt garbage pickup should be an elective service.
Casey Charles said he is in favor of the mandatory curbside garbage collection.
Jamie Veater stated he wanted mandatory garbage pickup when he had his garbage collection company. He also feels that government shouldn't compete with private business. He also feels that it is worth it to pay $3 more and have garbage picked up at your house.
Craig Hamilton stated that he believes everyone should have curbside pickup.
Denise Dastup stated that having curbside pickup should be a choice. She also stated that with the roll offs there is still garbage being dumped on the ground.
Joe Orman stated he is not opposed to either option, he sees there may be a problem with the garbage trucks turning around on dead streets.
Jeff Finch stated he thinks curbside pickup should be a choice.
Nate Houston asked what happens with businesses who need garbage taken more than once a week. He also asked if there will be bid reviews in the future.
Russell Miller said that this is not a new problem. He believes we should go with curbside garbage collection. He also said garbage collection is required year round in other cities.
Randy Yard feels people's ability to choose is important.
Laural Miller would like to see the area around the dumpsters and the landfill cleared to prevent wildfires.
Sherry Fulcher asked what will be done about peoples overflowing garbage cans.
Royce Pollock asked if this issue could go out to vote.
Troy Henrie stated that even if people have a curbside garbage can, dumpsters will still be needed.
Lloyd Brinkerhoff moved, seconded by Alan Johnson to exit the public hearing. The motion passed with all in favor.
PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE 2019-10 SECONDARY DWELLING USE & COST
Alan Johnson moved, seconded by Paul Dastrup enter a public hearing for ordinance 2019-10 secondary dwellings. The motion passed with all in favor.
Nate Houston asked if this ordinance allows residents to build secondary dwellings on their lots. The council stated that the ordinance does not allow new secondary dwellings to be built.
Paul Dastrup moved, seconded by Alan Johnson to exit the public hearing. The motion passed with all in favor.
ORDINANCE 2019-10 SECONDARY DWELLING USE & UTILITY COSTS
Paul Dastup moved, seconded by Alan Johnson to approve Ordinance
2019-10 secondary dwellings and utility costs. The motion passed with all in favor.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS/CALENDAR
UDOT Sidewalk funding - UDOT's sidewalk funding will be available to apply for.
Garfield Memorial Health Care Foundation - A thank you letter was sent from GMHF.
Public hearings - There was discussion on advertising for public hearings and ways to let people know when there is issues the council is discussing.
Trash - The council discussed if there is a way a survey or vote could be done on Waste Management.
Pickleball court - The city is on the schedule for the pickleball court top coat to be completed.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Lloyd Brinkerhoff moved, seconded by Alan Johnson to enter into an executive session for personnel with Paul Dastup, Tyrissa Howell, Trudi Owens, Lloyd Brinkerhoff, Barry Huntington, Lori Talbot and Alan Johnson in attendance. The motion passed with all in favor.
Lloyd Brinkerhoff moved, seconded by Paul Dastup to exit the executive session. The motion passed with all in favor.
Alan Johnson moved, seconded by Lloyd Brinkerhoff to advertise the City Maintenance position in house for one week. The motion passed with all in favor.
ADJOURNMENT
Alan Johnson moved to adjourn at 8:20 pm.
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Trudi Owens, Mayor Pro tem Tyrissa Howell, 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.
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