Elwood Town Council Meeting
Aug 10, 2021
The Elwood Town Council met at the Elwood Town Hall, 5235 West 8800 North, Elwood, Utah, at 7:00, Aug 10, 2021. The following members were present consisting of a quorum.
Keenan Nelson Mayor Scott Goodliffe Councilmember
Mike Pace Councilmember
Staff present at this meeting
Gina Marble Town Clerk
Steve Woerner Public Works
Others present at this meeting
Jeff Spenst-via phone
WELCOME
ADMINISTRATION
Mayor Nelson gave the opening prayer.
Councilmember Lay and Councilmember Howard was absent.
Mayor Nelson welcomed everyone to the meeting.
Minutes for the July 13, 2021 town council meetings was presented for approval.
Councilmember Pace made a motion to approve the minutes for July 13, 2021. Councilmember Goodliffe seconded the motion. The voting was unanimous in favor of the motion.
Item#1 Preliminary approval on the Spenst subdivision-Jeff presented the preliminary plan to the town council. Councilmember Goodliffe asked Jeff if is subdivision had plans for curb and gutter. Jeff stated yes it does and we are also putting in lines for a secondary water system for the subdivision Chris at Hansen wants us to hook up on the north side of 10400 for the secondary water system. It will also be hooked up to the sewer. Jeff stated that the only thing the planning commission addressed was the road, and it will not be included on the phase 1 of the subdivision. The plan showed 2 roads both to be connected to 10400 north but it will have one entrances and a turnaround at the end of the cul-de-sac to access the 8 lots. Jeff stated phase one is just the 8 lots. Phase 2 and 3 will determine the other roads. Mayor Nelson asked about the detention pound. Jeff stated that both engineers are still working on that.
Councilmember Goodliffe made a motion to approve the Preliminary Plan phase 1 Spenst Subdivision. Councilmember Pace seconded the motion. The voting was unanimous in favor of the motion.
Item#2 Canon Copier-Gina Marble reported on the canon copier, the current copier is 11 years old and I have had the service guy at the office about every 2 weeks and we replaced all the rolls and everything we could to make it work, it's getting old and wore out. The new copier can handle the thicker paper and it will cost us less on the service agreement a month. The bid for the copier is on state contract and it will cost $5796.00.
Councilmember Goodliffe made a motion to purchase a new canon copier. Councilmember Pace seconded the motion. The voting was unanimous in favor of the motion.
Item#3 Proper noticing requirements for preparation of impact fees-Mayor Nelson stated that we need to put on notice for the impact fee study.
Councilmember Pace made a motion to notice for the impact fee study. Councilmember Goodliffe seconded the motion. The voting was unanimous in favor of the motion.
Item#4 Animal Control Report- Hagan was not present, Gina reported that we have a puppy for a few weeks, we are still looking for the owners but we will adopt it out in a week if the owners are not found.
Item#5 Planning Commission- Councilmember Lay is not present, but he did send out an email to report on the planning commission.
Item#6 Sheriff's Department Report- Officer Cluff reported that we have had extra patrols and things are good, and we didn't have lot of calls on the 24 of July. The council thanked for her service.
WATER
Steve Woerner reported that he talked to Chris at Hansen and associates regarding the water management and conservation plan. Steve reported that Chris said the numbers haven't changed it would be ok if we used it for the 40 year plan. The water systems total build out is 1000 ERCs.
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SEWER
Steve Woerner had nothing to report.
PARKS AND RECREATION
Steve Woerner reported that we haven't had a lot of issues. Steve stated we should probably look at if we want to rent out the park for overnight. Steve stated that all the problems we have had has been with wedding receptions they don't clean up all like they should or they drive on the lawns. Councilmember Goodliffe asked if we require a deposit. Gina Marble stated yes its $100.00. The council thinks we need to look at the fee schedule next meeting. Mayor Nelson asked Gina to look into credit card options so we will be able to accept cards.
ROADS
Steve Woerner reported that rocket road will be done around the 1st week of September.
EMERGENCY PREPARDNESS
Councilmember Howard had nothing to report.
OTHER
Councilmember Goodliffe asked if we was going to hold a public hearing for the secondary water in the subdivision ordinance. Councilmember Goodliffe stated that he spoke with Craig Smith and he didn't have a problem with it being in 2 different ordinance. Mayor Nelson stated that he was planning on having one in Aug but our attorney derailed that plan and I was not happy with it.
Councilmember Pace made a motion to adjourn, Councilmember Goodliffe seconded the motion and the remaining council agreed. Meeting was adjourned at 7.43 p.m.
The undersigned duly acting and appointed clerk for Elwood Town Corporation hereby certifies that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the minutes of the Town Council meeting held on the 10th day of Aug 2021. Dated this the 14th day of September 2021.
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Gina R Marble, Elwood Town Clerk