May 6, 2021
The regular meeting of the Cleveland Town council was held at the public safety building located at 130 W Main in Cleveland, Utah, on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at 7:00 pm. Those in attendance were Mayor Mike Taylor and council members Brydi Sharp, Kristen Vose and Trevor Rowley. The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance.
A motion was made by Brydi to approve April's meeting minutes. A second motion was made by Trevor. All were in favor. Motion carried.
The meeting was opened to public comment.
Melissa Allred asked if the Town would call the Emery County Road Department and have the dirt road going to the swell sprayed. Mike stated the county is aware of the need. This was brought up during the public hearing for the Dinosaur Quarry road.
Brant Jacobson asked if the water has been turned on at the cemetery. Mike stated it has and hopefully things will green up soon.
Item #1 Owen Olsen: Discuss placement of Old Town Bell
Owen address the council regarding the Old Town Bell. The bell came from an old school in Cleveland. It has been used at the pageant site. The pageant site has been sold. Mrs. Seely asked if Owen would bring the bell home to Cleveland. The arm that holds the bell was broken. Owen took the bell to Demar's. Labor was 9 hours, costing $735.00. Owen asked if the Town could pay for the work done by Demar. Brydi stated during the Cleveland Day's Planning Meeting is was brought up to do a ceremony for the Old Town Bell placement. Council discussed different locations for the bell. Brydi made a motion to pay the balance due to Demar for fixing the Old Town Bell. A second motion was made by Kristen. Roll call was taken. Brydi (YES), Kristen (YES), Trevor (YES). All were in favor. Motion carried.
Item #2 Discuss / Approve / Appoint New Council Member
Brant Jacobson addressed the council. He stated he would like to be more involved with the town. Brydi made a motion to approve Brant Jacobson as the new council member. Trevor seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion carried.
Item #3 Adopt Ordinance No. 5-6-2021
Trevor made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 5-6-2021. Brydi seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion carried.
Item #4 Adopt Tentative Budget 2021-2022 for modifying and amending. Schedule public hearing to adopt Final Budget on June 3, 2021 at 7:00 pm.
Council discussed the Tentative Budget for 2021-2022. Trevor had a few amendments for the General Fund Budget. Trevor made a motion to adopt the Tentative Budget 2021-2022 with the amendments (minus $7500.00 from revenue and expenses). A second motion was made by Brydi. All were in favor. Motion carried.
Item #5 Discuss a date for Highway Clean Up
Council decided June 12, 2021 at 7:00 a.m. Everyone will meet at the Town Office.
Item #6 Discuss a date for Town Clean Up
Council decided June 12, 2021 at 7:00 a.m. Everyone will meet at the Town Office and things will be divvied up.
Item #7 Discuss increasing second garbage can charge
Nichole stated every month Molly from City Sanitation calls with a price per garbage can. This charge fluctuates with the price of gas. Currently it is $8.09.
Cleveland Town Charges:
1 garbage can $10.84
Extra can $5.93
Total: $16.77
Cleveland Town pays City Sanitation
1 garbage can $8.09
Extra can $8.09
Total: $16.18
Cleveland Town's current profit with an extra can is 0.59. If Cleveland doesn't change the extra can charge the Town will soon take a loss. Council discussed charging every can $10.84. Trevor will write up a resolution for council to pass with the change.
Item #8 Youth Town Council
Youth Town Council introduced themselves to Town Council. Youth Council proposed a Skate Park project. They would like to do fund raisers and apply for grants for the project. The average cost for a Skate Park is $45 per sq. ft. Possible sites could be by the Old Town Hall or the park. Mike stated he will get with Melissa to get a measurement at the park. Melissa has looked into a few grants for this project.
Item #9 Review bills and approve for payment
Trevor made a motion to pay the bills. A second motion was made by Brydi. Roll call was taken. Brydi (YES), Kristen (YES), Trevor (YES). All were in favor. Motion carried.
Item #10 Audit Committee: Review 04/09/2021 -05/06/2021
Council discussed doing Audit Committee Reviews after Town Council Meetings.
Council Reports
Brydi: Cleveland Day's planning is going well. There is someone in charge of every event. Roxanne would like the dutch oven contest changed to pot luck. The next meeting will be on June 2, 2021 at 6:00 pm.
Kristen: (Planning and Zoning) A notice will need to be posted for the Commission Member vacancy.
Trevor: (Rec) Poles have been put up around the complex. A Full-time Maintenance worker for the complex has been hired.
Trevor asked the council's opinion on creating a dog park as well as a skate park.
Mike: Mike stated he would like Trevor to mention at the next Rec Board meeting he would like to use home town baseball fields.
He stated other towns charge secondary water throughout the year. This charge is broken up into 12 months. This is an idea for council to consider. Mike met with the State Road Engineer regarding the curbing project grant Cleveland Town put in for. This is for the new house coming into town. The state wants an actual print of the project and a letter of intent. Mike will get with Johansen and Tuttle. He talked to Jeremy from UDOT about the digital stop signs. Jeremy will talk to the state and get back with Mike. Mike has left a message for Robert Dowell about the digit speed limit sign. Mike stated Cleveland Town will be responsible for the power to the signs. Mike told council Kallon has been doing good since starting as Cleveland's Maintenance worker. He has been spraying weeds, getting equipment fixed, cleaning the shop and keeping the dumpsters in control.
Item # 11 Adjourn Meeting
Trevor made motion to adjourn the meeting. Brydi second the motion. All were in favor. Motion carried.
Nichole Larsen, Clerk
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