PANGUITCH CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 13, 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, Mike Sarles, and Mark Boshell. Council Member David Dodds joined by Zoom at 6:10 PM.
Others present were Sherriff Danny Perkins, Fire Chef Dave Dodds, John Crandell and Casey Charles.
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 pm.
OPENING CEREMONY
Council Member Mike Sarles 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
Mike Sarles moved, seconded by Mark Boshell to approve the minutes. The motion passed with all in favor.
OFFICER REPORT
Sherriff Danny Perkins stated that Search and Rescue has hoisted 27 people out of Santhrax and Leprechaun canyons this summer. They have been searching for a missing person for two weeks in the Bryce Canyon area. Sheriff Perkins also reported that in the last three years DUI's are up 46% and controlled substance abuse arrests are up 110%.
IRVING/MECHAM PROPERTY ACCESS
Sherriff Perkins spoke with Lisa Partridge and Kirstin Partridge about the property that is blocking the access to the Mecham and Irving properties on 300 west. He believes an agreement could be worked out with the Partridges and the City to create access. The item was table for the next City Council meeting
JOHN CRANDELL
John Crandell stated that the contractor began moving the gravel from the city right-of-way but will not be finishing the job. The City Council gave John Crandell two weeks to find a contractor and have the gravel removed. The item will be on the next agenda to discuss.
THE LOCAL BUILDING AUTHORITY OF PANGUITCH CITY
Purchase of the firetruck will be with a revenue bond. For the revenue bond Panguitch City needs to organize a local building authority. The local building authority buys the fire truck then leases it to Panguitch City. Panguitch City will make the lease payments.
Mike Sarles moved, seconded by Mark Boshell to organize the Local Building Authority and to lease the fire truck to Panguitch City. The motion passed with all in favor.
BY LAWS OF THE LOCAL BUILDING AUTHORITY
Mark Boshell moved, seconded by Trudi Owens to Nominate as President Mayor Kim Soper, as Secretary Tyrissa Howell, as Treasurer Carla Farnsworth and to accept the by laws as written. The motion passed with all in favor.
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF THE LOCAL BUILDING AUTHORITY
Mark Boshell moved, seconded by Mike Sarles to adopt the articles of incorporation of the Local Building Authority as written and presented. The motion passed with all in favor.
MINUTES OF THE ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LOCAL BUILDING AUTHORITY
Mark Boshell moved, seconded by Mike Sarles to adopt the minutes of organization of the board of trustees of the Local Building Authority. The motion passed with all in favor.
RESOLUTION 2022-5 ORGANIZING THE PANGUITCH CITY LOCAL BUILDING AUTHORITY
Trudi Owens moved, seconded by Paul Dastrup to approve Resolution
2022-5 organizing the Panguitch City Local Building Authority. The motion passed with all in favor.
SUBDIVISION WATER RIGHTS
The City Council reviewed the drafted ordinance. A public hearing will be held October 11,2022 for public input.
INDUSTRIAL PARK SUBDIVISION UTILITIES
The City Council discussed utilities for the industrial park and decided to stub water and sewer to the property lines.
MULTIFAMILY DWELLING
The Planning and Zoning committee will begin working on multifamily dwellings and density requirements. They would like direction from the council. The council stated they do not want to discourage new housing. Council Member Mark Boshell stated he would like the code to be more specific on the size of a multifamily dwelling that is allowed in residential zones. He asked to see a larger area zoned on main and center for short term rentals. Council member David Dodds asked for possible zone changes for higher density housing.
SEWER LAGOON PROPERTY
The fence at the sewer lagoons does not line up with the property lines. The council discussed possible trading of some properties with neighboring properties to correct the situation.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Paul Dastrup moved, seconded by Mark Boshell to enter into an executive session for personal at 6:45 PM with Mike Sarles, Trudi Owens, Mark Boshell, Lori Talbot, Kim Soper, Tyrissa Howell, Paul Dastrup, Barry Huntington, David Dodds and Fire Chief Dave Dodds in attendance. The motion passed with all in favor.
Fire Chief Dave Dodds left the meeting at 7:15 PM.
Trudi Owens moved, Seconded by Mike Sarles to exit the executive session at 7:45 PM. The motion passed with all in favor.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS/CALENDAR
Quinoa Festival - Mike Sarles let the council know there will be a quinoa festival in Panguitch Saturday the 17th.
Gary Steineckart - Mr. Steineckart's property will be added to the next agenda.
Elementary Ball Field - Sunrise Engineering has updated the plans for the Elementary Ball Fields. David Dodds asked about the location of the drainage.
Water Tank - The water tank lid replacement is underway.
Industrial Park - There may be a need to mitigate prairie dogs at the new section of the industrial park.
Sewer Lagoon - Sunrise Engineering has started working on the sewer lagoon forced main.
ADJOURNMENT
David Dodds moved to adjourn at 7:56 PM.
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Kim Soper, Mayor Tyrissa Howell, City Recorder
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