TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES
DATE: December 12, 2019
TIME: 7:00 pm
Call to order
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call Others in attendance
Thomas Karjola-Mayor- Present Joe Johnston
Judy Bori-Councilwoman- Present Ray Clinton
Vicki Nash-Councilwoman- Present Amy Lyman
Nando Meli-Councilman- Present
Jill McAffee- Councilwoman- Present
3. Public Comments
Nothing to report
4. Tooele County Sheriff Department-Sheriff Wimmer
Last month we had 1 total detail and no significant incidents.
5. Consent Agenda
a. Check Register
b. Bills over $1,000.00
c. Approval of meeting minutes
Motion to approve- Councilwoman Nash
Seconded- Councilwoman Bori
Unanimous approval
Motion passed
6. Department Reports
a. Stockton Police Department-Chief Romney-See attached
Last month we had 18 traffic stops, 24 calls, 05 call outs and 01 County assist. There were no use of force incidents.
Major crimes- 1. Voyeurism of a child. 2. Four traffic stops that had warrants.
Nuisances- There has been an increase with calls on stray animals in the Town.
Community oriented policing- We had four families who put in for Shop with a Cop. Three of those families were selected and it will be taking place on Saturday December 14, 2019.
The Police Department would like to thank Councilwoman Judy Bori for all she has done being on the Council.
b. Stockton Fire Department-Chief Huffman/Assistant Chief Thatcher
Last month we had 13 calls in total, 7 were in the County and 6 were in Town.
Libby Bowden finished up her EMT class and took her National Registry test and passed, she is officially an EMT. The Fire Department was able to participate in the Tree Lighting and Light Parade, thank you to the Police Department and the Town for putting that together. Chief Huffman, Assistant Chief Thatcher and Amy Lyman attended a Wild Land Firefighter Type One Crossover class in November it was good training for the Fire Department.
The Elections for the Fire Department were in November. Chief Huffman was re-elected as the Fire Chief along with Assistant Fire Chief Thatcher. Captain Carlson and Amy Lyman were elected as Captains.
c. Recreation (Parks)
We had our Tree Lighting and Light Parade last week and the outcome was great. A huge thank you to our Police Chief Travis Romney, our Treasurer Elisa Canon and her husband Micheal Canon for all their help with the set up and helping put everything together.
d. Roads and Grounds
We got Walk Street paved. The final measurements were slightly more than what the estimated amount was. The bill came in from Kilgore and the amount was $29,737.50.
e. Solid Waste
Nothing to report
f. Water
The Soldier Canyon Water Company had their shareholders meeting last week. Mayor Karjola is now on their board and can represent the Town shares. 124 out of 288 are owned by the folks of Stockton.
e. Sewer
Nothing to report
7. Resolution 2019-14 Planning Commission Appointment
Motion to approve- Councilwoman Nash
Seconded- Councilwoman Bori
Roll call vote-
Mayor Karjola- Yes
Councilwoman Bori- Yes
Councilwoman McAffee- Yes
Councilwoman Nash- Yes
Councilman Meli- Yes
Unanimous approval
Motion passed
8. Public Hearing Ordinance 2019-15 Home Occupations
Council had a discussion on updating the Town Ordinance for Home Occupation qualifications.
9. Ordinance 2019-15 Home Occupation
Motion to approve- Councilwoman Bori
Seconded- Councilwoman McAffee
Roll call vote-
Mayor Karjola- Yes
Councilwoman Bori- Yes
Councilwoman McAffee- Yes
Councilwoman Nash- Yes
Councilman Meli- No
Motion passed
10. Animals at large policy discussion
Council had a discussion on making changes to our Nuisance Ordinances.
11. Adjourn- 7:53 pm
Motion adjourned
By: Ashlee Wanlass
Town Clerk/Recorder
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In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify Ashlee Wanlass, Stockton town clerk, at 435-882-3877.