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Mona

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MINUTES

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Hearings, Business

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Meeting, Hearing, Bond

Event Start Date & Time

May 11, 2021 07:00 PM

Event End Date & Time

May 11, 2021 09:10 PM

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MONA CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 11, 2021 7:00 PM MEETING WAS CALLED BY MAYOR WILLIAM M. MILLS AT 7:30 P.M. PRESENT: William M. Mills- Mayor Amy Stanley - Councilmember Frank Riding - Councilmember Jay Mecham - Councilmember Micheal Stringer - Councilmember - Absent Randy Christensen - Councilmember GUEST: Eric Johnson Water Bond Attorney, Tyler Faddis Jones & Demille, Gregg Johnson, Cecil Crow, Jay Christensen ALSO PRESENT: Myrna Trautvein - Times News Reporter, Director of Finance Everd Squire & Sara Samuelson, Lyla Spencer, City Recorder, Lynn Ingram P&Z Chair, & Tony Openshaw Green Waste Manager. OPENING PRAYER: Councilmember Amy Stanley PUBLIC HEARINGS: Mona City's Water Revenue Bonds Series 2021: Mayor William M. Mills opened the public hearing for Mona City's Water Revenue Bonds Series 2021 at 7:00 p.m. and then allowed Eric Johnson City Water Bond Attorney to proceed with the meeting. Mayor Mills told those present that Mona City needs a new water tank primarily for fire and water suppression. City Water Bond Attorney Eric Johnson presented information to those present as well as the council on what the bond will include. Mona City's Water Revenue Bonds, in one or more series, in the Aggregate Principal amount not to exceed $1,350,000 for improvement to the issuer's water system, including a water tank, water lines and SCADA metering, ETC, and related improvements, and related matters. Johnson said the first payment will be due in 2023 and noted the city is required to have a reserve fund, and is subject to small claims regulations. Bond information is available for public viewing at the city recorder's office. Mayor William M. Mills called for a motion to approve the water revenue bond as presented with the amount not to exceed $1,350,000 as described in the above information. Councilmember Randy Christensen moved to make a motion to approve the Water Revenue Bond as described above with a second by Councilmember Amy Stanley. Those MONA CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 11, 2021 7:00 PM present voted in favor, there were four (4) Yays, Zero (0) Nays & one (1) absent. Motion carried. (1st Motion) Mayor Mills then presented the Final Bond Resolution #2021-3 to the council for a vote of approval; and asked for a motion to approve the Final Bond resolution#2021. This is a resolution authorizing $1,092,000 water revenue bonds, series 2021 to finance water system improvements, and related improvements, and related matters. Mayor William Mills called for a motion to approve Final Bond Resolution #2021-3 as presented. Councilmember Amy Stanley moved to make a motion to approve the Final Bond Resolution 2021-3 as described above, with a second by Councilmember Jay Mecham. Those present voted in favor. There were four (4) Yays, Zero (0) Nays & One (1) absent. Motion carried, (3rd Motion) Two residents attended the hearing; however there was no input from either party. Mayor Mills closed the public hearing at 7:30 p.m. the council then convened to their regular scheduled meeting at 7:30 pm with no further comments. The opening for the Unofficial Results of Bids for the Mona City Safe Routes to School Project #2003-004 was officially presented by Tyler Faddis Assistant Project Manager at Jones & Demille Engineering and officially opened by Mayor William M. Mills. There were two (2) bids presented to the council. The new sidewalk is to be paid for by a grant from the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) The following bids were presented: The first one opened was from Geneva Rock with Western Paving and Valley Land Survey as the subcontractor, and the second was Mountain West Logistics with Bennett Paving and Construction as a subcontractor. Both bids were for 1,500 feet of sidewalk on the west side of the streets. The new walkway will be from 300 South to 980 South. It was announced Mountain West is the apparent low bidder; they came in at $197,520. Geneva Rock's bid was more at $249,072. Both bid amounts were within the parameters set by UDOT. APPROVAL OF APRIL 27, 2021 MINUTES: Councilmember Jay Mecham moved to make a motion to accept the minutes for April 27, 2021 as written & presented, a second was made by Councilmember Randy Christensen. The motion was put to vote and was unanimous; motion carried. (2nd Motion) PLANNING AND ZONING: Planning & Zoning Chair Lynn Ingram presented their meeting agenda for Wednesday, May 5, 2021 as follows: Discussion and Possible Action Items: Brett Hills will pursue his building permit at the next P&Z meeting. Scott and Rachel Perry came in to ask questions on a road access, Richard D and Joy Ellen Mason came in for a building permit, MONA CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 11, 2021 7:00 PM Lot #10, Nebo View Meadows Subdivision. Ingram told the council they have everything ready and cautioned on the setback but did recommend council approve a building permit for the Mason as described above. Mayor Mills called for a motion to approve a building permit for Richard D and Joy Ellen Mason as discussed above. Councilmember Frank Riding moved to make a motion to approve the Mason's building permit as discussed above with a second by Councilmember Jay Mecham. All present voted in favor, motion carried. (4th Motion) Richard and Whit Mason also came in for a building permit, Lot #7 Nebo View Meadows Subdivision. Ingram they have everything that is required but also cautioned them on the setbacks, he then made a recommendation to approve a building permit for Richard and Whit Mason as discussed and describe above. Mayor Mills called for a motion to approve a building permit Richard and Whit Mason as described above. Councilmember Randy Christensen moved to make a motion to approve a building permit for Richard and Whit Mason, Lot #7 Nebo View Meadows with a second by Councilmember Amy Stanley. All present voted in favor, motion carried. (5th Motion) JMK Construction came in for a building permit for Lot #3 in the Nebo View Meadows Subdivision. Ingram told the council they have met all their requirements and made a recommendation that the council issued a building permit as discussed above. Mayor Mills called for a motion to issue a building permit to JMK Construction at the above described address. Councilmember Jay Mecham moved to make a motion to approve a building permit to JMK Construction Lot #3 in the Nebo View Meadows Subdivision, with a second by Councilmember Frank Riding. All present voted in favor, motion carried. (6th Motion) Ryan Haskell Construction also came in for a building permit on Lot#18 in Nebo View Estates. Ingram said all the requirements were met. He recommended a building permit be issued to Ryan Haskell construction at the above lot. Mayor Mills called for a motion to issue a building permit to Ryan Haskell construction as described above. Councilmember Jay Mecham moved to make a motion to issue a building permit to Ryan Haskell, Lot #18 in Nebo View Estates with a second by Councilmember Amy Stanley. All present voted in favor, motion carried. (7th Motion) Skyler West of Priority Homes came in for a building permit for Lot #17 in Country Living. He presented an incomplete application. Patrick Painter came in for a building permit to construct four (4) storage units. Painter's request was tabled pending a signature; the application does not have a signature only a verbal agreement. DELEGATIONS: Juab County Commission Chairman Richard Hansen came before the council to have an open discussion on solar panels being constructed west of Mona City, and the Central Utah Water District that was suppose to bring water to Juab County, where water had been promised to Juab County since the 1960's. MONA CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 11, 2021 7:00 PM In 1965 and again in 1985, Central Utah Water District patrons were asked to approve the use of property tax to pay for the development of their water, and both ballot measures passed. Richard Hansen told the council it is time to bring it to a head, he said they met with them two weeks ago and we have no promise. Mayor Mills said he will support the idea of being removed out of Central Utah Water district. Mona City Council agreed, we need to stop paying money to the CUWCD & the CUP. Councilmember Jay Mecham said we should get our money back we have paid to them over the years. Clover Creek Solar Project is already under construction which is northwest of Mona City, near the Clear Creek Gas-Fired Power Plant, and another solar project is proposed west of Mona and south of Houweling Tomatoes. Richard Hansen, county commission chairman asked Mona Council members what their thoughts of the solar power project being proposed for their area. Mayor Mills told them to put it in their backyard. The council is not happy with the solar project. Hansen said they wanted a 60 percent rebate he voted against that, then they asked for a 45 percent rebate and he voted against that as well. Clover Creek is producing power for UMPA (Utah Municipal Power Agency), the new project known as Thirsty Valley Solar, will most likely send its power to California. SECRETARY/TREASURER/ RECORDER REPORT: DIRECTOR OF FINANCES: Director of Finances Everd Squire presented the Mona City Disbursement Listing for checking dated 04/28/2021 to 05/11/2021; Everd asked if there were questions on the disbursement list. There were six (6) checks over the allotted amount of $2,000. The report is attached for public viewing. The Preliminary budget was also presented. COUNCIL BUSINESS: There were no business licenses or fence permits presented. Jason Lewellyn, CentraCom Director of Information Technology, met with the council to request a utility and excavation permit. They told the council they bought out Nebo Net. CentraCom is a telecommunications company which provides phone service, cable internet, wireless broadband, DSL Services. They will install lines for the new subdivision in Mona City. Mayor Mills called for a motion to approve the excavation permit for CentraCom. Councilmember Randy Christensen moved to make a motion to approve an excavation MONA CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 11, 2021 7:00 PM permit to CentraCom, with a second by Councilmember Jay Mecham. All present voted in favor, motion carried. (8th Motion) Councilmember Amy Stanley is busy planning the 24th of July Celebration, she was wondering if the fireworks are paid for. Fire display location?? She reminded them the Utah Fiddlers will be performing. Councilmember Jay Mecham attended the JRDA meeting he said a lot of things will be changing; he keeps pushing back on a price increase for his customers. He will meet with Jeff and Brent on items coming into the system. He asked that they be on the agenda items to attend the next council meeting and discuss the issues at the sewer plant. Councilmember Randy Christensen is starting on another CIB funding. He said it looks good; they will be upgrading lines form 2' to 4'. FYI: There were nine (9) motions voted upon and passed, a motion to approve the April 27, 2021 minutes, a motion, to approve the Water Revenue Bond, a motion to approve the final Bond Resolution 2021-3 a, a motion to approve a building permit for Richard D & Joy Ellen Mason, a motion to approve a building permit for Rich & whit Mason, a motion to approve a building permit for JMK Construction, a motion to approve a building permit for Ryan Haskell Construction, a motion to approve a Utility & Excavation Permit, and a motion to adjourn this meeting of May 11, 2021, PAY FINANCES ADJOURNMENT: Councilmember Jay Mecham move to make a motion to pay the finances and adjourn, a second was made by Councilmember Amy Stanley; the motion was put to vote and was unanimous; motion carried. (9th Motion) The city council meeting was then adjourned at 9:10 p.m., with no further comments. AN EXECUTIVE SESSION IF NECESSARY: None Necessary MONA CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 11, 2021 7:00 PM ____________________________________ William Bill Mills - Mayor ______________________________________________ Lyla R. Spencer, CMC City Recorder

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20 WEST CENTER STREET
Mona, UT 84645
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May 27, 2021 11:54 AM

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