Call to Order: Mayor LeFevre
Roll: Lisa Johnson, Sydney-Syrett Lamas, Mayor LaFevre, Gene Anderson
Others: Marie Pollock, Brett Chynoweth, Ward Williams, Dani Harding-Town Clerk
Prayer: Marie Pollock
Pledge: Gene Anderson
Vision Statement: Lisa Johnson
Approval of the Tropic Town Board meeting minutes -July 2022 Minutes
Approval of the Agenda
1. The Community & Public Comment
2. Planning Commission
Ward Williams- Building Permit Renewal
Ward had received approval for his building permit one year ago, but hasn't started the building process, so he came in to get it reapproved. Syd made a motion to approve the building permit as long as nothing has changed. Gene 2nded and motion carried.
Megan Brinkerhoff- Dog Kennel License approval
Gene Anderson on behalf of Megan Brinkerhoff. Megan is in compliance with all the ordinances. Gene made a motion to approve the dog kennel license. Lisa 2nded the motion. The motion carried.
3. Employee Report
Brett gave a rundown of the well. Travis asked Dani to follow up on the letter she had written to the Canyon Livery about getting a business license.
Mayor discussed some of Brett's duties and maybe hiring another helper for Brett for maintaining the streets etc. Also have Brett train Dani on the well operations etc. Travis suggested to have Dani and Brett meet once a week to keep up to date and coordinate on the things going on. Dani will make notes of what is going on for the week and update the board.
4. Animal Control/Licenses
Dog Kennel Ordinance adoption
In November there was a public hearing to adopt a dog kennel ordinance. All the ideas were voted on with some additions. The additions were these things:
The kennel will be limited to 10 adult dogs (adult dogs 4 months and older)
When boarding dogs, limit to 5 dogs for a max of 5 days.
If the kennel is going to board dogs they need an additional license.
Gene made a motion to vote on the proposed ordinances, syd seconded the motion. The motion carried. All were in favor.
5. Financial Warrants
Approval of warrants
Syd read and went over all the warrants.
Gene made a motion to approve warrants, Syd 2nded the motion and the motion carried.
6. Culinary/Sewer
7. Roads/Street
Move UDOT sidewalk project across the street
Last meeting it was voted on to scrap the grant if we couldn't move the grant to a different project.
Patchwork Streets
Travis suggested we get 10 ton of asphalt for the city roads
Gene made a motion to approve 10 ton of asphalt. Lisa seconded the motion and the motion carried.
8. Transportation
The town will open bids for the truck at next month's meeting
9. Parks/Recreation
National Day of Service (Sept 10, 2022)
Gene had an idea to plan a meeting for the public to see what people would like to see updated at the town park but also having a day of service cleaning the ball fields. Dani will get it put in the paper and newsletter, fb and marquee.
10. Heritage Center
Memorial Benches
Lisa discussed and decided to have the benches placed by the southeast doors of the Heritage Center
DUP
The DUP wants to meet at the HC every 3rd Monday of the month.
- Lisa discussed getting an artificial tree to put in the HC at Christmas time for the kids.
11. Fire Department
- Fire/EMT Dinner
Every September the fire dept has an appreciation dinner. It was discussed to have Bryce City and Tropic split the cost.
Sydney passed on from the fire department that the current fire restriction order now needs to be rescinded.
Gene made a motion to rescind the current fire restriction order. Syd seconded the motion and the motion carried.
12. Adjourn
Gene made a motion to adjourn, Lisa seconded the motion and the motion carried.
Executive Session
Posted this 31th day of Aug, 2022
Dani Harding - Tropic Town Clerk