Mayor Logan Monson
Council Member Chris Ewald
Council Member Erik Grover
Council Member Kellen Nielson
Absent:
Mayor ProTempore Bowers
Council Member Len Gasser
Staff Members in Attendance:
City Manager - David Johnson
City Finance Director - Kim Palmer
City Community Dev. Dir. - Bret Hosler
Others:
Evan Black, Taylor Black
Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at 7:00pm
50 West 100 South Street,
Blanding Utah 84511
Meetings are live streamed at:
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City Engineer - Terry Ekker
City Police - Chief Bradford
City Fire - Chief Spillman
Prayer was offered by Mayor Monson
Declaration of Conflict: None
1. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
2. Councilmember Nielson moved to approve the minutes of the June 14, 2022 City
Council Meeting and consent agenda. Councilmember Ewald seconded the motion.
Mayor Monson repeated the motion and asked for discussion. Hearing none, he
called for a vote. Council voted unanimously . Constituting all members thereof,
Mayor Monson declared the motion carried.
PUBLIC INPUT
None.
REPORTS
1. Mayor Monson - None
2. City Council -
Councilmember Nielson reported on the SITLA meeting he and Councilmember Grover
had attended. In regards to the proposed SITLA-Federal land exchange, it appeared that
SITLA was not interested in input from the local citizens. Of the 150,000 acres being
traded only 49,000 will remain in the County.
3. City Manager - David Johnson
An invoice has been received from Sunrise Outfitting for their project. Staff is
currently reviewing the reimbursement request.
4. Staff Reports
a. Finance Report - Kim Palmer
Ms. Palmer stated that all accounts are within budget.
b. Project Status Report - Terry Ekker
Westwater Power/Water Project
The primary metering cabinet is set. The meter is being installed for the NTUA
side. There has been a delay on the Navajo Nation side of things and an updated
schedule of when NTUA will run the distribution to the homes in Westwater has
not been received.
The design for the drilling of the deep well is nearing completion. A contract for the
drilling of the well can not move forward until funding is secured by others. The
project schedule will slip behind until funding is secured and committed to
Blanding City. Once the well has been drilled and the pump tested, the design of
the permanent infrastructure can continue.
Street Maintenance Project
The pavement surface survey has been completed and project priorities/budgets
are being established. Project design, bid, and construction will follow.
Water Master Plan Update
The Water Master Plan is completed and will come back to Council at the July
12th meeting for approval.
Natural Gas Master Plan Update
The scope of work has been drafted. When it is finalized an RFP will be put
together for the selection of a consultant to complete the study as soon as
possible.
Natural Gas Compliance Audit Update
All corrections to NOPV's were made with the exception of the new Part 114
requirements. On those, we requested a few months to research and incorporate
the new requirements into our operating plan.
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. Resolution 06-28-2022-1, USU MOU, Chief Bradford
Chief Bradford told the Council that the MOU is necessary to formalize the services that are
currently being provided to USU by the police department.
Councilmember Nielson made the motion to approve Resolution 06-28-2022-1, USU
MOU . Councilmember Ewald seconded the motion. Mayor Monson repeated the
motion and asked for discussion. Hearing none, he called for a vote. Council voted
unanimously . Constituting all members thereof, Mayor Monson declared the motion
carried.
2. Resolution 06-28-2022-2, USU Land Exchange - Terry Ekker
The solution provided by the land and easement exchange will benefit both the City and
USU stated Mr. Ekker. The City will sell 6,336 square feet to USU at full market value of
$6,101.57. The City will purchase a utility easement from USU of 10,428 for $5,026.30.
Councilmember Grover made the motion to approve Resolution 06-28-2022-2, USU
Land Exchange. Councilmember Ewald seconded the motion. Mayor Monson
repeated the motion and asked for discussion. Hearing none, he called for a vote.
Council voted unanimously . Constituting all members thereof, Mayor Monson
declared the motion carried.
3. Resolution 6-28-2022-3, Fireworks Restrictions - Chief Spillman
Chief Spillman told the City Council that due to the dry conditions the restrictions presented
in the packet are necessary.
Councilmember Nielson made the motion to approve Resolution 06-28-2022-3, Fire
Restrictions. Councilmember Ewald seconded the motion. Mayor Monson repeated
the motion and asked for discussion. Hearing none, he called for a vote. Council
voted unanimously . Constituting all members thereof, Mayor Monson declared the
motion carried.
4. Resolution 6-28-2022-4, Natural Gas Rate - Kim Palmer
Ms. Palmer stated that the resolution formalizes the rates proposed by the Natural Gas
Rate Study that has been previously discussed.
Councilmember Ewald made the motion to approve Resolution 06-28-2022-4, Natural
Gas Rate Study. Councilmember Grover seconded the motion. Mayor Monson
repeated the motion and asked for discussion. Hearing none, he called for a vote.
Council voted unanimously . Constituting all members thereof, Mayor Monson
declared the motion carried.
5. Resolution 6-28-2022-5, Airport Advisory Committee - David Johnson
Council briefly discussed the resolution regarding the airport advisory committee. A few
changes for clarification were made prior to the approval of the resolution.
Councilmember Ewald made the motion to approve Resolution 06-28-2022-5, Airport
Advisory Committee. Councilmember Nielson seconded the motion. Mayor Monson
repeated the motion and asked for discussion. Hearing none, he called for a vote.
Council voted unanimously . Constituting all members thereof, Mayor Monson
declared the motion carried.
CLOSED SESSION
Councilmember Grover moved to enter a closed session. Councilmember Ewald
seconded the motion. Mayor Monson repeated the motion and asked for discussion.
Hearing none, he called for a vote. Council voted unanimously . Constituting all
members thereof, Mayor Monson declared the motion carried.
Council entered a closed session at 7:26 p.m.
Councilmember Grover moved to leave the closed session. Councilmember Ewald
seconded the motion. Mayor Monson repeated the motion and asked for
discussion. Hearing none, he called for a vote. Council voted unanimously .
Constituting all members thereof, Mayor Monson declared the motion carried.
Council returned to the open meeting at 7:53 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Grover moved to adjourn the meeting. Councilmember Nielson
seconded the motion. Mayor Monson repeated the motion and asked for
discussion. Hearing none, he called for a vote. Council voted unanimously .
Constituting all members thereof, Mayor Monson declared the motion carried.
Council adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m.
By:
Kim Palmer, City Deputy Recorder
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