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Municipality

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Elwood

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Elwood Town

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Elwood Town Council

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Public Meetings

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Event Start Date & Time

April 9, 2019 07:00 PM

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Elwood Town Council Meeting April 9, 2019 The Elwood Town Council met at the Elwood Town Hall, 5235 West 8800 North, Elwood, Utah, at 7:00, April 9, 2019. The following members were present consisting of a quorum. Keenan Nelson Mayor Mike Pace Councilmember Oakley Nelson Councilmember Jon Howard Councilmember Staff present at this meeting Gina Marble Town Clerk Steve Woerner Public Works Director Others present at this meeting Amy Griffin AnnMaree Conrad George Misrasi Katelyn Misrasi London Nelson Dakota Nelson Braydan Nelson Marnee Nelson Josh Burdarson Jay Stocking Mark Allred Debbie Allred WELCOME ADMINISTRATION Councilmember Nelson gave the opening prayer. Minutes for the Feb 12, 19 2019 and March 12, 2019 town council meetings was presented for approval. Councilmember Pace made a motion to approve the minutes for Feb 12 and 19, 2019. Councilmember Nelson seconded the motion. The voting was unanimous in favor of the motion. Councilmember Pace made a motion to approve the minutes for March 12, 2019. Councilmember Nelson seconded the motion. The voting was unanimous in favor of the motion. Item#1 Appointing new town councilmember- Mayor Nelson stated that we have 3 candidates for the open 8 month seat. Katie Misrasi, Curtis Crouch and Amy Griffin. Mayor Nelson thanked them for coming. Mayor Nelson stated we will have you introduce yourself and then the council will ask some questions. Katie Misrasi introduced herself she stated she loves Elwood, she lived in Elwood her whole life and loves the Ag base. She is younger and can get the younger generation into politics she stated she has experience with Misrasi Excavation and understands development. Councilmen Howard asked what do you like about Elwood? Katie stated she love the Ag community and Ag base. Councilmen Nelson asked this seat is only 8 months are you planning on running for the 4 year term? Katie stated she will see how it goes, she would love to serve the community. Councilmen Pace asked Katie what she would like to change? Katie stated she wouldn't change a lot she don't like change. Curtis introduced himself he stated that he loves Elwood and he would be good for the council he stated he has a strong passion for the town. Councilmen Pace asked Curtis why he wanted to be on the council? Curtis stated an issues came up but it was resolved, I have always wanted to be involved. Councilmen Howard asked what he would like to change? Curtis stated Ag is his base he didn't want growth but it's going to happen do our best to keep our roots where they need to be. Councilmen Nelson asked if he was planning on running for the 4 year term? Curtis stated yes he is planning on it he wants to be more involved. Amy introduced herself to the council, Amy stated she lived in Elwood for 14 years she loves the small town and would like the opportunity to serve. Councilmen Pace asked Amy what would you change if you could? Amy stated she don't understand the impact fees and why it's so expensive. Councilmen Howard asked Amy what do you love about Elwood? Amy stated she loves looking out and seeing her country view I understand growth is coming but let's plan in advance so we have a good balance. Councilmen Nelson asked Amy if she was planning on running for the 4 year term? Amy stated she is a mom and wife first and she would see what the next 8 months is like. Councilmen Pace asked Amy why she wanted to be on the council? Amy stated she would like to serve and it opens a new door and she would like to give it a try. Mayor Nelson stated we have 3 great candidates. Councilmember Pace made a motion to appoint Amy Griffin for the 8 month open seat as a councilmember. Councilmember Nelson seconded the motion. The voting was unanimous in favor of the motion. Gina Marble sworn in new councilmember Amy Griffin. Item#2 Amy Griffin-4th of July 2019 Celebration-Amy stated she would like to make a few changes this year. She would like to bring in the bounce house it's around 200.00 for the day. She was thinking about doing the 4th of July shirts this year, have canoe race, and a few other ideas. Councilmember Pace stated that the people didn't really like the idea of the t-shirts but if you wanted to do it, it was up to you. He also stated we could get the canoes next to nothing 6 will fit on the trailer and we could get 12 canoes. Mayor Nelson thanked Amy for stepping up and helping with the 4th of July the Council thanked her as well. Item#3 Mark Allred-Approve the Concept plan for Elwood Crossing-Mayor Nelson stated that the planning commission approved the concept plan and requested it to the Town Council. Councilmember Pace made a motion to accept the Elwood Crossing Concept plan. Councilmember Nelson seconded the motion. The voting was unanimous in favor of the motion. Item#4 Mark Allred-Rezone commercial district on Elwood Crossing-Mayor Nelson stated that lots 1-5 is already commercial and the rest of the property is Residential. Mark is asking to have lots 1-15 be all commercial and lots 16-25 will stay residential. Councilmember Nelson made a motion to rezone lots 1-15 to all be in the commercial district. Councilmember Howard seconded the motion. The voting was unanimous in favor of the motion. Item#5 Jay Stocking Elwood Acres- Elevation of the homes in the subdivision- Mayor Nelson stated that the 1st house was built out of compliance it should have been 12 inches above the road and the main floor is 14 inches below the road. Mayor Nelson stated that the final plat map stated that the homes should be 12 inches above the road that's what everyone agreed to and signed off on. Jay Stocking stated that he missed that on the plans but is asking the town to work with him on the rest of the homes in the subdivision. Jay is asking to get the elevation of the homes lower to a foot below the road and is agreeing to put no basements in they will all be slab on grade. Mayor Nelson stated that the ground gets a lot of ground water and the Town is just trying to protect the home owners and the contractors. Councilmember Howard asked if we are worried about the underground or above water on the road. Councilmember Howard is concerned with the first house if the other homes set 1 foot above we would be creating a hole for that house. Councilmember Pace said the other homes lower than the site plan but would be the same elevation as the house is now in lot 1. Councilmember Pace asked if they had a plan for the water and if they did he would be fine for the change. Jay stated that he has done above and beyond what your code has asked for. Mayor Nelson stated he thinks it needs to stay as it is 12 inches above the road or met in the middle if the council could come up with something. Councilmember Howard stated that he would be willing to go one foot below the road if they agree to no basements. Councilmember Pace agreed with Councilmember Howard. Councilmember Howard thinks if the elevation is 18 inches above 9370 north (the new road that would go in) and no basements that would be ok. Jay Agreed to go 18 inches above 9370 North and no basements. Councilmember Howard made a motion to amend the Elwood Acres Subdivision plat map to say the elevation of the homes is to be 18 inches above 9370 North and no basements. Councilmember Pace seconded the motion. Councilmember Nelson Nay. Item#6 Steve Hunsaker or AnnMaree Conrad-Preliminary Subdivision approval for Reginald Hunsaker- AnnMaree presented to the Council the preliminary plat map for the subdivision she stated that the notes needed to be added to the plat mylar. Mayor Nelson stated they are splitting the house away from the other acres. Councilmember Pace made a motion to accept the Reginald Hunsaker preliminary plan. Councilmember Nelson seconded the motion. The voting was unanimous in favor of the motion Item#7 Trees on Macs Corner-Mayor Nelson, Mayor stated that the trees on the corner is still and issue. We removed 3 or 4 already but more trees still need to be removed. The trees are on Mr. Hansen property but the water is cutting the shoulder of the road away. Mayor Nelson stated that Kevin agreed to get the trees removed. Item#8 Budget-Mayor Nelson- Mayor Nelson asked everyone to think of the budget items and get them to him. WATER Steve Woerner gave an update on the 10000 north to Texaco project we should be getting the bids next week. SEWER Steve Woerner stated that we need to look at our sewer ordinance we are getting a lot of disconnect with it. The ordinance was put in place before we had the sewer it was only intended for the sewer service area not the whole town. Steve stated we have about 160 connections right now we are 1/2 way to what the plant can handle. The council agreed to move forward and look at the ordinance. PARKS AND RECREATION Steve Woerner reported that a lot of the trees are dying down at the park. Steve asked if he could clean it up and plant some new ones. Councilmember Pace stated that we should mark what we want to clean up and get rid of. Steve and Councilmember Pace will do a walk and look at it. Councilmember Pace thanked them for all they do. ROADS Mayor Nelson stated that shoulder by Hunsaker property needs some work and the shoulder on Brian Anderson still needs to be done. EMERGENCY PREPARDNESS Councilmember Howard nothing to report. OTHER Councilmember Nelson made a motion to close the town council meeting. Councilmember Pace seconded the motion. The voting was unanimous in favor of the motion. Councilmember Nelson made a motion to open the executive session meeting. Councilmember Pace seconded the motion. The voting was unanimous in favor of the motion. Councilmember Pace made a motion to close the executive session meeting. Councilmember Nelson seconded the motion. The voting was unanimous in favor of the motion. Councilmember Howard made a motion to open the town council meeting. Councilmember Pace seconded the motion. The voting was unanimous in favor of the motion. Mayor Nelson welcomed everyone back to the town council meeting, Mayor welcomed Amy Hugie to the Meeting. Amy reported to the council she was working on the RDA. Amy stated that Elwood Town RDA was established in 2003 there was 2 projects done in town. The State of Utah recognized that Elwood Town RDA as a working RDA. Amy stated that the first thing to do it figure out where you want the RDA boundaries, she suggested make a few smaller ones. Amy stated that the impact fees can only be used on somethings sales taxes helps run a town and property tax helps also. Amy stated that it could take 6 months or longer to get the projects going and it will cost about $9000.00 a project area. The RDA will help with economic development. The Council agreed to move forward with an RDA they think it's a great idea. Mayor Nelson stated that Councilmember Pace will be the Mayor Protem and Lindsi Florence is the new treasurer. Councilmember Pace made a motion to adjourn, Councilmember Nelson seconded the motion and the remaining council agreed. Meeting was adjourned at 9:27p.m. The undersigned duly acting and appointed clerk for Elwood Town Corporation hereby certifies that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the minutes of the Town Council meeting held on the 9th day of April 2019. Dated this the 14th day of May 2019. ________________________________ Gina R Marble, Elwood Town Clerk

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5235 w. 8800 n
Elwood, 84337
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Gina Marble

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elwood@elwoodtown.com

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(435)257-5518

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November 11, 2019 03:54 PM

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