PANGUITCH CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
MAY 25, 2021
CITY COUNCIL - 6:30 P.M.
PANGUITCH CITY OFFICE
25 SOUTH 200 EAST
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, Council Members Paul Dastrup, Trudi Owens, Mike Sarles and Mark Boshell. Council Member Alan Johnson was absent.
Others present were John Henrie, Ezra Nielson, Kevin Frandsen and Casey Charles.
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm.
OPENING CEREMONY
Council Member Mike Sarles conducted the opening ceremony.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Trudi Owens moved, seconded by Paul Dastrup to adopt the agenda. The motion passed with all in favor.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Mike Sarles moved, seconded by Paul to approve the minutes as corrected. The motion passed with all in favor.
INDUSTRIAL LOT
Kevin Frandsen put in an offer to purchase the remaining industrial lot for $12,000
Trudi Owens moved, seconded by Paul Dastrup to approve K&D Forrest Products purchase of approximately 3.6 acres for $12,000. The motion passed with all in favor.
HITCH N POST SIGN
Paul Dastrup moved, seconded by Mark Boshell to approve the Hitch N Post sign. The motion passed with all in favor.
HITCH N POST RV EXPANSION
The council discussed the location for fences on the commercial property adjoining residential properties.
Paul Dastrup moved, seconded by Mark Boshell to approve the Hitch N Post RV Expansion. The motion passed with all in favor.
6:45 PUBLIC HEARING 2021- 2022 APPROVED BUDGET
Mark Boshell moved, seconded by Mike Sarles to enter a public hearing for the 2021-2022 approved budget. The motion passed with all in favor.
City Treasurer Carla Farnsworth stated it will be a tight budget and that the sewer bond that requires sewer payments on all properties year round has been paid off. There was not any addition public comment.
Trudi Owens moved, seconded by Mike Sarles to exit the public hearing. The motion passed with all in favor.
2021-2022 BUDGET APPROVAL
Paul Dastrup moved, seconded by Trudi Owens to approve the July 2021-June 2022 budget. The motion passed with all in favor.
EXECUTIVIE SESSION
Trudi Owens, moved seconded by Paul Dastrup to enter into an executive session for possible litigation with Barry Huntington, Paul Dastrup, Tyrissa Howell, Kim Soper, Lori Talbot, Mark Boshell, Trudi Owens and Mike Sarles in attendance. The motion passed with all in favor.
Paul Dastrup moved, seconded by Mark Boshell to exit the executive session. The motion passed with all in favor.
ASPEN VALLEY SUBDIVISION PHASE 2
ASPEN VALLEY SUBDIVISION LEDGES PHASE 1
The Aspen Valley subdivision was tabled until more information could be gathered.
ENTRADA FORMS CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
Planning and Zoning recommended Entrada Farms apply for a conditional use permit to operate some small nightly rentals on a farm with a small farm store.
Mike Sarles moved, seconded by Trudi Owens to approve Entrada Farms conditional use as shown in an agricultural zone. The motion passed with all in favor.
AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN GRANT
Panguitch City will be receiving $187, 000 from the American Rescue Plan in two payments. The money can be used to replace lost revenue, sewer and water infrastructure or broadband infrastructure. The State of Utah will have matching funds available.
Paul Dastrup moved, seconded by Mark Boshell to use the American Rescue Plan funding, $25,000 for the Main Street Revitalization Plan, $125,000 to video in the sewer lines and $110,000 to put a forced main line at the sewer retention ponds. Utilizing the matching funds from the State. The motion passed with all in favor.
TRUCK PURCHASE
Mark Boshell moves, seconded by Mike Sarles to approve up to $20,000 for a new truck. The motion passed with all in favor.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - CHICKENS FOR MICHELLE ZUBIA
Trudi Owens moved, seconded by Mike Sarles to approve Michelle Zubia's conditional use permit for chickens. The motion passed with all in favor.
VACATION RENTAL INSPECTIONS AND FEES
After meeting with the County Commissioners and Building Inspector, inspections will be performed on all new vacation rentals before they can be approved by the City Council. Fees will be charged at the building inspector's office. New construction that passes their building inspections will not need another inspection.
LAPTOPS
Trudi Owens moved, seconded by Mark Boshell to approve up to $10,000 for laptops and laptop equipment. The motion passed with all in favor.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Food trucks - Some citizen have voiced concerns about the appearance of food trucks in Panguitch. City Attorney Barry Huntington stated that there are laws protecting food trucks.
Marilyn Bulkley Memorial Park - The tables have been finished, concrete still needs to be done for the amphitheater. The council discussed the need for restrooms and a parking area.
Prevention Coalition-The Panguitch Prevention Coalition has planned a family activity at the Marlyin Bulkley Memorial Park for June 28th at 6pm.
Roads - City Manager Lori Talbot will begin the process to abandon some road easements.
Elections- The filling period for the 2021 municipal elections will be June 1-7, 2021.
Springs - A lot of dead trees have been coming down due to the wind at the springs.
Secondary - There are three leaks in the secondary lines that need to be repaired.
Summer help - No applications were received for the summer help position.
Triple C- The Triple C maintenance position will be in this week's newspaper.
Sewer lagoons - Rocky Mountain Fencing will be installing a fence at the sewer ponds.
ADJOURNMENT
Trudi Owens moved to adjourn at 8:31 pm.
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Kim Soper, Mayor Tyrissa Howell, City Recorder
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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.
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