Fayette Town
90 South 100 East
HC 13 Box 300564
Fayette Utah 84630
Phone 435-528-5882
E-mail: fayette5882@gmail.com
FAYETTE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
THURSDAY MAY 5, 2022
LOCATED AT FAYETTE TOWN HALL AT 7PM
FACILITATED BY MAYOR JED BARTHOLOMEW
CALL TO ORDER: 7:04PM
ROLL CALL: Jed Bartholomew, Mayor, Kelly Sue Mellor, Melissa Mellor, Bryan Lyman, John Bown (on Phone)
PRAYER : Bryan Lyman
1) REVIEW MINUTES: Bryan made motion to accept the Minutes. Melissa seconded the motion. The Minutes Passed.
2) REVIEW EXPENDITURES: Bryan made the Motion to accept the Expenditures. Kelly Sue seconded the Motion. The Expenditures Passed.
3) NATHAN KING WATER REPORT: Nathan wasn't in attendance. Jed filled us in on what is going on with the Spring. We missed another test. This is the 3rd time. Jay will be ready in a Month to take over for Nathan. Hopefully we can get someone else to help when needed. Will Bown is thinking about it and also his brother Waylan might help too.
4) PAY FOR KATIE AS TREASURER: The Council agreed to pay Katie for working with Clerk as Treasurer. She will receive $15 an hour. Kelly Sue made the Motion to pay Katie $15 an hour. Melissa seconded the Motion. Bryan Abstained. Motion Passed.
5) ANIMAL PROBLEMS IN TOWN:
We need to talk to Jared about getting someone to help with his animals when he goes out of town. John said he would approach him and talk to him about the situation.
6) YEARLY BUDGET: We just went over our budget for Garbage Collection and we need to move some money around to fix it. Kelly Sue made the Motion to adjust the budget for more money in the Garbage Collection fund. Bryan seconded the Motion. The Motion Passes.
7) MASON AND THE LAWNS: Mason would like to mow the lawns and clean the park and keep the bathroom cleaned. He would like $10 an hour. Melissa made the Motion to pay Mason Lyman $10 an hour to mow the lawns and keep the park picked up and the bathroom cleaned. Kelly Sue seconded the Motion. Bryan abstained. Motion Passed.
8) JACE ELLSWORTH---FIRE HYDRANT: Jace Ellsworth would like his Fire Hydrant raised so he can landscape his yard. Bryan made the Motion to have Jace's Fire Hydrant raised and granting $250 for the project (Not to exceed $300). John seconded the Motion. Motion Passes.
9) MISS GUNNISON (REDO): We had to redo the Donation for the Miss Gunnison Pageant. John Made the Motion to donate $100 to the Pageant. Kelly Sue seconded the Motion. The Motion passes.
10) ROADS: We talked about having the Culverts fixed this month, but when they wanted to close certain roads they realized it was the bus route, so they have decided to do them in June.
The citizen's wanted to know how they can slow down the cars or street bikes going down Main Street. We explained that we as a town have tried everything we can think of, but nothing stops them. If we can be polite and talk to the young kids that are doing the fast driving maybe it will help a little.
11) FIRE DISTRICT RAISE?: The County Fire district is raising their prices from $4-$5 a month and we need to be aware of it and vote to accept the decision. Kelly Sue made the Motion to accept the raise from the County. Melissa seconded the Motion. Motion Passes.
12) WATER BILLS: We had a very high water Meter reading and the Clerk wasn't sure how to approach the person. It was suggested to write a letter and explain the situation and what we as a Town would help with.
CITIZEN'S CONCERNS:
Do we have an Ordinance to clean up the properties around Town?
Yes and we will make note to remind residents to be careful and clean-up their properties to prevent fire danger.
TOWN COUNCIL ITEMS:
JED BARTHOLOMEW, MAYOR: Water, Weeds, Office, Cemetery: THANK YOU TO ALL COUNCIL MEMBERS FOR THEIR HELP!!
We will have a day to clean up the Cemetery for Memorial Day on May 21st, 2022. We will post it in the Post Office.
The wind hasn't been too kind to us this year and we need to replace the shingles on the roof.
BRYAN LYMAN: Flags, P&Z, Park: There is a youth cleanup the park day on Tuesday the 10th of May and the Town Council will bring treats for all who help.
JOHN BOWN: Animal Control, Fire Meeting's, Cemetery
KELLY SUE MELLOR: Celebrations, Grants
MELISSA MELLOR: Website, Newsletter, Emergency Preparedness, Recorder
ADJOURNMENT OF TOWN MEETING:
Bryan made the Motion to adjourn the meeting. Kelly Sue seconded the Motion. Motion passed. Meeting was adjourned at 8:36pm.
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