PANGUITCH CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
November 10, 2020
CITY COUNCIL - 6:30 P.M.
VIA ZOOM MEETING
PANGUITCH, UTAH 84759
Those present at the City Council meeting were Mayor Kim Soper, City Manager Lori Talbot, City Recorder Tyrissa Howell, City Treasurer Carla Farnsworth, City Attorney Barry Huntington and Council Members Paul Dastrup, Trudi Owens, Alan Johnson, Mike Sarles and Mark Boshell.
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Trudi Owens moved, seconded by Mark Boshell to adopt the agenda. The motion passed with all in favor.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Mike Sarles moved, seconded by Mark Boshell to approve the minutes as corrected. The motion passed with all in favor.
BUDGET UPDATE
City Treasurer Carla Farnsworth stated that the City is 41% into the budget year. The general fund revenue is at 50% and general fund expenditures is at 38%. The water fund revenue is at 45% and water fund expenditures is at 59%. The sewer fund revenue is at 36% and the sewer fund expenditures is at 46%.
DONATION - SUB FOR SANTA
Alan Johnson moved, seconded by Paul Dastup to donate $500 to Sub for Santa. The motion passed with all in favor.
DONATION - CHRISTMAS IN THE COUNTRY
Paul Dastrup moved, seconded by Mark Boshell to donate $300 to Christmas in the Country. The motion passed with all in favor.
DONATION - GARFIELD MEMORIAL Health care FOUNDATION/FESTIVAL OF TREES
Trudi Owens moved, seconded by Mike Sarles to donate $500 to the Garfield Memorial Health Care Foundation. The motion passed with all in favor.
WATER TANK LID- SUNRISE ENGINEERING PROPOSAL
Paul Datrup moved, Seconded by Trudi Owens to approve Sunrise Engineering's work release proposal. Mark Boshell, Mike Sarles and Alan Johnson voted against. The motion failed to pass.
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING - JOHNSON SUBDIVISION
The Council asked to have an addendum added to the memorandum showing the benefits for Panguitch City and the benefits for the Johnson Subdivision.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Airport - A gentleman is looking to build a hangar at Panguitch City Airport. He owns a jet with a 150 foot wingspan that would require more space.
Social Hall - Some community members have asked if they could look into grants for exercise equipment in the social hall.
Marilyn Bulkley Memorial Park - The crew from SUU came and did trail work, improved the stairs and set the beams for two bridges at the Marilyn Bulkley Memorial Park. The Panguitch Prevention Collation has ordered picnic tables and benches to be placed at the park.
Thank you - Thank you letters were received from Malory Henrie, Connor Henrie, Parker Henrie, Logan Houston, Tristin Houston and Porter Schoppe for the purchase of their livestock animals.
Highway 89- There will be a Highway 89 stakeholders meeting November 12 via Zoom at 6 pm.
Grant - City manager Lori Talbot will be a writing a planning grant to help create a plan for revitalizing Main Street.
Mobile classroom - A bid of $35,000 was received to move the mobile classroom. The council would like to be sure there will be renters before the money is put into moving and placing the building.
Fire Department - The fire department is looking into funding options to buy a new firetruck. There will be a public hearing on November 24th to discuss applying for funding from CDBG.
Covid-19 - About half of the state has said they will not enforce the state mask mandate. City Attorney Barry Huntington stated that any mask complaints or concerns can be forwarded to him.
Events- Due to Covid-19 the Christmas drawings have been cancelled. Event Director Steven Lee is looking into other options.
Sewer lift station - The lift station's spare pump has been installed. Dave is working with an electrician to help prevent problems with possible future lightning strikes.
Landfill - Game cameras have been placed at the landfill to help stop illegal dumping.
ADJOURNMENT
Alan Johnson moved to adjourn at 7: 41 pm.
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Kim Soper, Mayor 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.
Anyone who wishes to offer a prayer or thought in the opening ceremony at City Council is welcome to do so by calling City Manager Lori Talbot at 435-676-8585 to schedule an appointment.
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