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Municipality

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Torrey

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Town Council

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Town Council Minutes

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Public Meetings

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Meeting

Event Start Date & Time

October 10, 2019 07:00 PM

Event End Date & Time

October 10, 2019 09:10 PM

Description/Agenda

Torrey Town Council Meeting Torrey Town Hall 75 E. 100 No. October 10, 2019 6:30 PM Roll Call Mayor Scott Chesnut Present Council Members Present Doug Robinson Pat Kearney Excused Bronson Oyler Pearl Thorndal-Stewart Colleen Dudleston Treasure Excused. Pledge of Allegiance: Bronson Oyler. Welcome: Mayor Scott Chesnut welcomed all present and stated that this was a regular scheduled meeting and that we would follow the agenda as printed. Motion to approve the minutes of September 12, 2019 Made by Pearl Thorndal-Steward Seconded Doug Robinson All were in favor Motion passed Mayor Scott Chesnut Announced Next Month council meeting will begin at 6:30 Cancel Election: Motion to accept the resolution to Cancel election on November 5th 2019. Made by Doug Robinson Seconded by Pearl Thorndal- Stewart. Enterprise Zone Resolution was read by Mayor Scott Chesnut explaining and approving the submission of the Utah Enterprise Zone Application. Council member Doug Robinson read a description of what an Enterprise zone was, and it was agreed by the council to adopt the resolution. Motion was made by Pearl Thorndal Stewart and seconded by Doug Robinson, to accept the resolution and directed Clerk, Paula Pace to go ahead with the application process. All were in favor. Passed unanimously. Hopefully the application will be ready for the November meeting. Donna Cook submitted a bid of 6500 for the on the smaller town Truck, Motion to accept the bid by Doug Robinson seconded by Pearl Thorndal-Steward all were in favor Motion passed. Mayor Scott Chesnut moved the permits Licenses, and water connections up on the agenda. Motion to grant a Water Hookup Christen Story was made by Doug Robinson seconded by Pearl Thorndal-Stewart All were in favor. Motion passes. Tyler Torgerson was seeking a Building Permit for storage units to be built on his property. Discussion was heard on setbacks and the rules governing them. Different option were discussed because the town does not have an ordinance in place for commercial building setbacks . They decided the minimum would be five feet from the landowners. The council suggested that Tyler meet with Eric Torgerson the building inspector and get his approval and input. They also asked that Tyler get signed approval from the adjacent property owners as to setbacks. Motion to approve the building permit upon signed permission of property owners, and Eric Torgerson's recommendations. Made by Doug Robinson Seconded by Pearl Thorndal Stewart. All were in favor motion passed. Motion to approve a commercial water hookup for Tyler Torgerson made by-------- Seconded by Doug Robinson. All were in favor motion Passed. Jane who has property by the George Hatch Cabin, requested a Water connection The council told her she can put the water line in now but could not connect to the line. She may apply for a water connection in the spring. Business License. Motion to give Arron Torrey a business license to harvest seeds. Made by Doug Robinson seconded by Pearl Thorndal Stewart. All were in favor motion passed. Maintenance Report. Dustin Oyler. Things are going well with the NCRS Grant. Everything is moving right along. A lot of willows need to be prepared for planting. The willows need to be cut with a 45 degree angle on the bottom, and straight on the top. Council Reports Cemetery Bronson: Ensign Engineering is plotting and marking, of graves. Water Doug Robinson, CIB meeting went well, and CIB will make a determination on the grant after they see what UDOT will do as far as money for the project. The State road will pay 2 million dollars to help develop the bike/walking path, by expanding the road 6 feet on either side. After some discussion, the council decided we should we accept the UDOT Money, as It would help get the CIB Money. Doug said he would go back to CIB and ask for the grant money. He will schedule it. On Friday, the 18 of Oct. from noon, until 2pm. A person will be at the Entrada, to explain how the town might be able to get additional money for the path. Dick Teasdale: The council would like to have Charles Billingsley write a letter Dick explaining that he is not in compliance. The clerk will contact him and explain to him what the council would like him to do. After a lengthy discussion about Darla Uptain's property. The council said they would find volunteers to help clean up the lot. She was to have it cleaned up by the 31st of October. Planning & Zoning. Two open houses sessions will be held on Oct 24th at noon and 630 pm to discuss the proposed zoning regulations. Tracy Potter will talk to Dustin about getting the heat in the pavilion. Also the committee would like an announcement in the water bill. On November 14th the P&Z will make a presentation to the council on affordable housing. At the November P&Z meeting, they will revise the zoning ordinance to reflect the comments the comments gathered at the open house sessions. A public hearing will be held on the zoning ordinance at the regular P&Z meeting and hopefully present the draft to the town council for approval. Update on the Garkane Pavilion: Garkane is waiting on the contractor, But anticipated date is October 15th. They will remove the trees, and pour the footings, and do as much work as they can do before the cold weather sets in. Mayor Scott said Lee Taft needs to come before the council, with an engineered plan to see if he had enough ERUS for his proposed cabin project. He needs to come before the council and tell them what his plan is and where he wants to place the meters. He would also need to bring a physical drawing of his project. Leslie Eubanks. Presented to the council the Dark Skies Kiosk Project with a time line ( attached to minutes) and the money that will be needed, and the spent money. She noted there is money left to replace some lights that may need to be replaced. There will also be a Dark skies website hooked to the Torrey Towns Website. She would like the town to support the kiosk project and the council stated that they would. There will be a kickoff fund raiser on October 11 at 6:00 pm at Robbers Roost and she would like the support of the council. Motion to adjourn Made by Scott Chesnut Seconded by Pearl Thorndal Stewart all were in favor motion passes. Meeting adjourned at 9:10

Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)

NOTICE OF SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION DURING PUBLIC MEETINGS In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify Paula Pace at 435-425-3600.

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Meeting Information

Meeting Location

75 East 100 North
PO Box 750027
Torrey, 84775
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Contact Name

Karen Mayne

Contact Email

karen@torreyutah.gov

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November 15, 2019 11:18 AM

Notice Last Edited On

November 15, 2019 11:18 AM

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