MONA CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 23, 2021
7:30 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 - Absent Excused
Micheal Stringer - Councilmember
Randy Christensen - Councilmember
GUEST: Jay Christensen, TJ Pace, Jeff Elbert, Brett Arnes, Dave Edvalson, Rick Hicklin
ALSO PRESENT: Myrna Trautvein - Times News, Lyla Spencer - Recorder
OPENING PRAYER:
Councilmember Amy Stanley
APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 9, 2021 MINUTES:
Councilmember Micheal Stringer moved to make a motion to accept the minutes of November 09, 2021, as written, a second was made by Councilmember Randy Christensen. All voted in favor. Councilmember Jay Mecham was not present for the vote. (1st Motion)
PLANNING AND ZONING:
No Report
DELEGATIONS:
For Recreation Director Melinda Matheson's Report see council business under Councilmember Amy Stanley.
Mountainland Pump & Drilling Supply presented a brochure Barnes SH Series pumps and video presentation as a second option to the council to consider repairs & placement parts on the sewer system pumps.
The first option was presented in a Council Work Session prior to city council. Presented at that time was Lakeside Equipment Corporation, cleaner water for a Brighter Future
There were no decisions made from the council in regards to the sewer updates and presentations.
The ultimate decision will be with Brent Arnes and Jeff Elbert Sewer Operators, after a decision they will then present their proposal to the council
Mayor Mills along with the council suggested each company presenting their product andmeet with the sewer operators which know best what is needed for the system.
For further information please refer to the recording.
MONA CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 23, 2021
7:30 PM
Jeff Elbert and Brent Arnes who were not on the agenda presented an update on the sewer system, for further details and information, please refer to the recording.
Chad Phillips Water/Gas operator reported they are moving along with the new water tank, the grid is lined up and the center post is in place.
There were several manholes that could not be found, the manholes have now been located, uncovered and accounted for.
SECRETARY/TREASURER/ RECORDER REPORT:
Lyla Spencer City recorder has updated the SAM's (System for Awards Management) which requires updating yearly in order for federal funds to be distributed & allocated to the city in a timely manner.
DIRECTOR OF FINANCES:
Director of Finance
Sara Samuelson was not present to address the Mona City Disbursement Listing for checking dated 11/10/2021 to 11/22/2021; Mayor Mills asked if there are questions on the disbursement list please contact Sara Samuelson.
There were eight (8) checks over the allotted amount of $2,000.
The report is attached for public viewing.
COUNCIL BUSINESS:
There were no business licenses or fence permit presented
Councilmember Amy Stanley reported for Mona City's Recreation Director Melinda Matheson as follows: First and Second grade basketball begins on Monday November 29th. 3/4 basketball begins on Tuesday November 30th; PreK/Kindergarten registration is still ongoing. Winter Tumbling registration will begin on November 30th
Councilmember Stanley reported that Santa will be visiting Mona City on Friday December 3rd from 5 p.m to 7 p.m.to hand out treats and say hi to our local kids.
Councilmember Stanley and her family will decorate the park.
Mona City's employee annual Christmas party will be Wednesday December 8th, starting at 6:00 p.m. All employees are encouraged to attend for a fun filled evening, if you have not made reservations please contact Michelle.
Councilmember Micheal Stringer said the Skidster loader is ready for pickup; they will go to Salt Lake for the pickup.
The brush or the trailer will not be picked up at that time.
The city office will be closed November 24th, 25th, & 26th (Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday), to observe Thanksgiving.
Closing remarks from Mayor Mills:
Due to the Christmas holidays there will be one City Council meeting in December which will be scheduled the second Tuesday of the month which is the14th of December.
MONA CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 23, 2021
7:30 PM
FYI:
There were two (2) motions voted upon and passed, a motion to approve the November 09, 2021 minutes, and a motion to adjourn this meeting of November 23, 2021,
PAY FINANCES & ADJOURNMENT:
Councilmember Randy Christensen moved to make a motion to pay the finances and adjourn, a second was made by Councilmember Amy Stanley; the vote was unanimous; motion carried. (2nd Motion)
The city council meeting was then adjourned at 8:36 p.m., with no further comments.
AN EXECUTIVE SESSION IF NECESSARY:
An Executive Session was necessary to discuss personnel.
Mayor William M. Mills called an executive session at 8:50 p.m. to discuss personnel issues.
Those present were: Mayor Mills, Lyla R. Spencer-City Recorder, Councilmember's Amy Stanley, Micheal Stringer, Randy Christensen and Frank Riding. Councilmember Jay Mecham was not present.
After the discussion, Mayor Mills called for a motion to adjourn the executive session at 8:44 p.m.
Councilmember Randy Christensen moved to make a motion to adjourn the executive session at 9:10 p.m. with a second by Councilmember Micheal Stringer. All voted in favor, motion carried.
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William Bill Mills - Mayor
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Lyla R. Spencer-CMC
City Recorder
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