PANGUITCH CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
AUGUST 9, 2022
CITY COUNCIL - 5:30 P.M.
25 S 200 E PANGUITCH CITY OFFICE
PANGUITCH, UT 84759
Those present at the City Council meeting were Mayor Kim Soper, City Manager Lori Talbot, City Recorder Tyrissa Howell, Council Members Trudi Owens, Paul Dastrup, David Dodds and Mark Boshell. Council Member Mike Sarles and City Attorney Barry Huntington were absent.
Others present were Casey Charles, John Paul Henrie and Cree Carter.
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 pm.
OPENING CEREMONY
Council Member Mark Boshell conducted the opening ceremony.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Paul Dastrup moved, seconded by Trudi Owens to adopt the agenda. The motion passed with all in favor.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Mark Boshell moved, seconded by David Dodds to approve the minutes. The motion passed with all in favor.
CHAPIN/MECHAM PROPERTY ACCESS
Councilmen David Dodds feels we have made an investment putting a water meter and sewer to the property. There is a state law that if the road has been used by the public for 10 years that it can be claimed as a public road. The matter will be placed on the next agenda to be discussed again.
OFFICER REPORT
Officer Cree Carter reported that things have been busy with a high-speed chase, drug busts and a stolen gun sting. The City Council discussed kids driving golf carts and ATV/UTV's.
SECONDARY WATER CAPITAL PROJECT ACCOUNT
The loan for the secondary water system has been paid off. The system is 40 years old. There have been multiple breaks in the system that have needed repair. All secondary water users pay $5.00 a month for each secondary water connection. The council would like to put the $5.00 into a savings.
Paul Dastrup moved, seconded by Mark Boshell to create a secondary water capital project fund using the $5 already being billed monthly on the water bill. The motion was approved with all in favor.
MULTIFAMILY HOUSING MORATORIUM
The Planning and Zoning Committee has met and asked if the City Council would be willing to place a moratorium on multifamily housing bigger than 4plexes while the committee uses the time to review ordinances to layout a plan for Panguitch City to create zoning for high density housing.
Councilmen David Dodds stated that he did research on housing in Panguitch and found that the average house sells for $300,000 creating a payment of $1,700. The school district has had teachers turn down jobs because of the high cost of housing. He stated he does not support a moratorium while there is a need for affordable housing.
John Paul Henrie stated that Truman Dutson is building quality apartments. He doesn't know what rent will be until the apartment building is finished. The school district has asked about using the apartments. Truman Dutson and John Paul Henrie would like to continue to build more 8plex apartment buildings.
Lori Talbot stated that she likes the garages as a privacy barrier between the residential and the apartments buildings.
SEWER LAGOON PROPERTY LINE
The city property out by the sewer ponds has been surveyed. As the deeds were passed from Houston Hatch to Bill Hatch to Kerry and Elaine Sawyer there is land that is unaccounted for. The lane just dead ends. More research needs to be done.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS/CALENDAR
Violations - Mr. Crandell will be given 30 days to move his rocks from the city right of way.
Landfill - The landfill is still burning.
ARPA - The second half of the American Rescue Plan money has been received. City Manager Lori Talbot asked if the council would still like to do a forced main in the sewer ponds. The forced main will be placed on the next agenda.
Water Tank Lid - Dale Cox has not been able to start the project because of issues with his SAMS number. The project must be finished and paid for by December 31st.
Triple C - The Triple C needs a deep clean.
ADJOURNMENT
David Dodds moved to adjourn at 6:42 PM.
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Kim Soper, Mayor Tyrissa Howell, City Recorder
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The City of Panguitch will make efforts to provide reasonable accommodations to disabled members of the public in accessing City programs. Please contact Lori Talbot Panguitch City office at least 24 hours in advance if you have special needs.
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