AGENDA
1. 6:30 P.M. CALL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Dennis Sweat called the city council meeting to order.
2. ROLL CALL.
Mayor Dennis Sweat
Councilmember Darlene Trammell
Councilmember Ana Aboite
Councilmember Manny Carrillo
Councilmember Brandon Grossman
Councilmember Christian Pantelakis
City Administrator Glenn Wadsworth
City Recorder Sasha Palafox
City Attorney Spencer Call
Excused:
ABSENT
Audience: James Carr, Ian L Campbell,
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Brandon Grossman
City Administrator Glenn Wadsworth recognized city council applicant Christian Pantelakis, and asked Mayor Dennis Sweat and Council if they would allow her to be sworn in as Mrs. Pantelakis was the only applicant. City Clerk/Recorder Sasha Palafox swears in appointed councilmember Christian Pantelakis to fill opening city council seat.
4. APPROVE OR AMEND REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 17, 2022 DECISION.
Motion made my Councilmember Anna Aboite, seconded by Councilmember Manny Carrillo to approve regular city council meeting minutes of February 17, 2022. All in favor, motion passed.
5. DEPARTMENT UPDATES:
A) POLICE DEPARTMENT
Public Safety Director Ken Quirk updated the council on current stats.
B) FIRE DEPARTMENT
Ken updates the council on stats.
C) DISPATCH
None.
D) CEMETERY CAMERA(S)
Ken informed council that cemetery cameras are very high quality, motion censored and accessible at any time via hard drive and phone.
6. APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE CAMERAS FROM MAJOR LEAGUE AUDIO FOR CEMETERY SURVEILLANCE. DECISION.
Motion made by Councilmember Manny Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Darlene Trammell to approve cameras from Major League Audio for cemetery surveillance. All in favor, motion passed.
7. APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE VARIANCE REQUEST FOR AN ALREADY CONSTRUCTED METAL GARAGE 543 MORIAH AVENUE; BILL RATLIFF DECISION.
Mayor Dennis Sweat updates council that the city will have to wait on fire marshall to be able to continue. Bill Ratliff commented he saw Public Safety Director Ken Quirk stop at property, Ken informed Mr. Ratliff he is not able to do inspection that must be approved through fire marshall. Ken only did an evaluation. City Attorney Spencer Call updated council and Ratliff's on upcoming matters to property, Ratliff's informed Spencer, Mayor and Council that the home will be complete as of March 23. Spencer informed Ratliff's he needs verification from fire marshall and the city inspector. Spencer would like to table till next month so he can review all items pertaining to property as is before approval or denial. Jackie Ratliff asked council if there was a way council could help give them more information on what they need to do to resolve this and come to compliance also asking if possible Ken would be able to get in touch with fire marshall to start process of inspection so they are able to get move in by complete date of home. Ken agreed to help get fire Marshall scheduled following inspector.
Mayor Dennis Sweat moves to agenda item #11
11. 6:45 P.M. BID OPENING 2010 FORD CROWN VIC SEDAN.
City of Wendover received two bids for 2010 FORD CORWN VIC SEDAN.
First bid from Ignacio Vera for $520, Second bid from Ryan Clawson $650.
Mayor Sweat back on agenda sequence.
8. APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATION HOME BASE BUSINESS LOCATED AT 104 GARDENIA WAY UNIT #407; LAWRENCE CAMPBELL. DECISION.
Motion made by Councilmember Manny Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Brandon Grossman to approve conditional use application home base business located at 104 Gardenia Way unit #407 Lawrence Campbell also, to waive home based garbage fee as it is online only and produces no waste from an apartment rental. All in favor, motion passed.
9. COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE LIMIT OF TWO MINUTES.
None.
10. I.T. PROPOSAL, AND MATTERS RELATED THERETO. JAMES CARR. DECISION.
City Treasurer Devan Clawson updates mayor and council, monthly/yearly rate James Carr is asking does not fit into current budget but she will look into next budget. Carr informs mayor and council that he has taken over I.T for police department the last couple months. City Attorney Spencer Call gives positive feedback in seeing changes since Carr has been taking over police department I.T. Devan addresses how it can be tricky having one person in two different positions for the same city specially being Officer and I.T manager and asks Spencer if he sees any reason this being a problem for the city. Carr lets Mayor Sweat know that he is willing to change from monthly to work time rate. Spencer comments he will talk to Glenn and look into this more. Mayor Sweat asks James to work on hour rate. Motion made by Councilmember Darlene Trammell, seconded by Councilmember Brandon Grossman to table till spencer gets more information.
11. 6:45 P.M. BID OPENING 2010 FORD CROWN VIC SEDAN.
City of Wendover received two bids for 2010 FORD CORWN VIC SEDAN.
First bid from Ignacio Vera for $520, Second bid from Ryan Clawson $650.
12. APPROVE OR ACCEPT BID OFFERING ON 2010 CROWN VIC SEDAN. DECISION.
Motion made by Councilmember Brandon Grossman, seconded by Councilmember Christian Pantelakis to approve bid offering on 2010 Crown Vic sedan. All in favor, Motion passed.
13. APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE PART-TIME ADMINISTRATOR TO TWENTYFOUR (24) HOURS PER WEEK. DECISION.
Motion made by Councilmember Darlene Trammell, seconded by Councilmember Christian Pantelakis to approve part-time administrator Glenn Wadsworth to Twenty-four (24) hours per week. All in favor, Motion passed.
14. APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE CHANGING THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING DAY TO WEDNESDAY AND MATTERS RELATED THERETO. DECISION.
Mayor Dennis Sweat spoke to council regarding the change of days for city council meetings. Due to Wendover Times newspaper publish day being on Thursday's newspaper doesn't cover updates from meetings till following week after city council meeting. Mayor Sweat also stated changing from Thursday to Wednesday would make it more available for public to attend meetings due to most school events following on Thursday's. City attorney Spencer Call made comment to council that he would only be able to attend every other month since meetings usually fall on court dates he is already here with the change Spencer will only be able to make it out to one meeting every other month. Motion made by Councilmember Christian Pantelakis, seconded by Councilmember Manny Carrillo to approve changing the city council meeting day to Wednesday and matters related thereto. All in favor, motion passed.
15. APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE IMPROVEMENT TO BLACK WATER TANK AND BEAUTIFY AREA ADJACENT TO THE WATER TANK. DECISION.
Mayor Dennis Sweat gave council an update on his ideas of beautifying black water tank area. Mayor Sweat would like to get area cleaned up and paint touched up to become a sit down 'park area.' Motion made by Councilmember Brandon Grossman, seconded by Councilmember Anna Aboite to approve improvements to black water tank and beautify area adjacent to the water tank.
16. APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE PRE-SCHEDULED COMMUNITY CENTER RENTAL DATES. DECISION.
City Treasurer Devan Clawson mentioned to council about making a motion to reopen community center due to closing last month from Covid-19 spike. Motion made by Councilmember Brandon Grossman, seconded by Councilmember Darlene Trammell to approve reopening Community Center for public to rent out. City Clerk Sasha Palafox went through list of applicants for the community center which were, 3-5-22 for a birthday party, 3-12-22 for a family gathering, 3-19-22 for a birthday party, 3-24-22 for a birthday party and 4-12-22 for a birthday party. Motion made by Councilmember Christian Pantelakis, seconded by Councilmember Anna Aboite to approve pre-scheduled community center rental dates.
17. DENNIS SWEAT MAYOR UPDATES AND PENDING MATTERS AND MATTERS RELATED THERETO.
Mayor Dennis Sweat informed council he spoke to Alonso Mendoza who will soon be able to pass off building inspections for State of Utah. Mayor Sweat is wanting to work Mr. Mendoza in as building inspector with City Of Wendover. Mayor commented having Mendoza locally in town for inspections would improve wait times for business's awaiting inspections from out of town inspectors. Mayor Sweat also informed council on City Treasurer Devan Clawson being Wendover, Utah Youth Prevention Representative.
18. CITY ADMINISTRATOR GLENN WADSWORTH UPDATES AND PENDING MATTERS AND MATTERS RELATED THERETO.
City Administrator Glenn Wadsworth updates council on current matter regarding contracting business JAG Enterprises. On February 24th city offices got a call regarding a truck being hooked up to fire hydrant filling up water tanks. City of Wendover public works crew was able to follow and stop trucks to see reasoning as they had no registered hydrant or authorization. Officer Michael Torres was called to scene, questioned and issued citation to JAG Enterprises which led to a misdemeanor and will be taking up in court if company chooses not to pay fine.
19. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
None.
20. NEW BUSINESS:
None.
21. EXECUTIVE MEETING:
22. NEXT SCHEDULED COUNCIL MEETING. DECISION.
Wednesday April 6th, 2022 at 6:30pm
23. ADJOURNMENT
Motion made by Councilmember Darlene Trammell, seconded by Councilmember Christian Pantelakis to adjourn meeting.
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