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Bicknell

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Bicknell Town Council

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Bicknell Town Council Minutes

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Meeting

Event Start Date & Time

June 4, 2020 07:00 PM

Description/Agenda

BICKNELL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING BUDGET HEARING 4 JUNE 2020 7:00 P.M. I. ROLL CALL Mayor Noreen Johnson called the roll at 7:00 p.m. Council members present were: Bryan Brinkerhoff and Rhett Jackson, Kerry Stevens and Weston Johnson came in a little late. Connie Durfey was present to record the minutes. Scott was present to give his report. Kelly Chappell from Ensign Engineering was present. II. BUSINESS Kelly Chappell- Ensign Engineering. Mr. Chappell gave a copy of the Scope of Work for the Culinary Water Master Plan to each person and discussed the different items with them. As part of the scope, Loughlin Water Associates, a hydro-geologist firm, will be contracted to conduct a ground water study in the valley to identify potential well and spring sources. The Master Plan will cost $36,550.00.The council gave Mr. Chappell permission to proceed with the Culinary Water Master Plan. It will be paid for with funds from the culinary water fund in the new budget. Mr. Chappell said he would come to the next town council meeting with an update. He thanked the council and excused himself. III. Budget Hearing . Mayor Johnson opened the Budget Hearing. No one outside of the council members and town employees were present. The budget for 2019 -2020 was opened to increase the transfer from the General Fund to the Capitol Project Fund to $80,000 to be compliant with State regulations. Weston made the motion to transfer the said funds. Bryan seconded, all ayed. Each council member was given a copy of the proposed budget for 2020 - 2021. Each item on the budget was discussed. During the discussion it was determined that a new municipal vehicle may have to be purchased as the current one is experiencing a lot of issues. It was decided to put an extra $20,000 in the expenditures of the Capitol Project Fund to cover such a purchase, if needed. After completing the discussion on the budget, Kerry made a motion to adopt it, Weston seconded, all ayed. Mayor Johnson closed the hearing. . IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of 7 May 2020 were reviewed. Kerry made the motion to approve them. Bryan seconded, all ayed. V. MEMBERS REPORTS. Mayor Johnson. Mayor Johnson reported Brian Brill's family and friends are going to have a memorial for him on 12 June 2020, from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. They have requested permission from the town to block Center Street from Main Street to 1st North for this celebration. They will be having music and food. All proceeds will be going to his family. In closing they will light candles to commemorate his passing. The council agreed to give permission for the temporary road closure. Mayor Johnson reported that water is leaking into the town park pavilion on the south side. Some temporary measures were discussed to help the problem for now. A lot of work needs to be done on the building. This major project will be considered for the budget next year. The renovations for the town hall have been completed. When the office equipment is all installed at the town hall the council will need to hire another person to split the duties between a recorder and treasurer that are now all being done by the town clerk. Connie will stay on as one of the employees. Connie will comprise a list of the different duties for each person. It will then be determined the approximate hours and wages to be offered to a new employee. There was some discussion as to whether the job would be an hourly wage or a salary. The town clerk position has been on salary, it is a part time job, as the new positions will be. There was some discussion about the Memorial/Heritage Monument. It is coming along, but there are some concerns. Chairperson, Steve Albrecht, is planning the dedication program. It involves more than the council would have preferred, but Mr. Albrecht assured the council it would not be over 45 minutes. Bryan suggested someone talk with Mark Wood, from UDOT, about the Monument to make sure there are not any 'distractions' for passing motorists that need to be addressed. Scott. Scott reported the springs on the mountain are producing about 45 gallons a minute. The tank is down about a two feet. Brinkerhoff Spring has pumped over 300,000 gallons again the last month. Scott had the inmates here to help him in May. They helped prepare the cemetery for Memorial Day, they also helped work on the Memorial/Heritage Monument. Scott reported the irrigation system is in pretty good shape. He did have a break behind the Town Hall, but he is fixing that. He has spent considerable hours on the new Monument. He will be digging a grave for a Blackwood on the 11th. Financial. A list of the bills were presented to the council for payment approval. Kerry made the motion to pay them, Rhett seconded, all ayed VI. ADJOURNMENT Bryan made the motion to adjourn at 9:00 pm, Kerry seconded, all ayed.

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 Connie Durfey at 435-425-3315.

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Meeting Information

Meeting Location

64 W 100 N
Bicknell, 84715
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Contact Name

Kelsey Brinkerhoff

Contact Email

kelseybicknellutah@gmail.com

Contact Phone

(435)425-2215

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July 04, 2020 09:59 AM

Notice Last Edited On

July 04, 2020 09:59 AM

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