PANGUITCH CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
NOVEMBER 22, 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, City Treasurer Carla Farnsworth, Council Members Paul Dastrup, Mark Boshell, David Dodds and Mike Sarles. City Attorney Barry Huntington and Council Member Trudi Owens were absent.
Others present were Judd Hill.
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 Mike Sarles 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 as corrected. The motion passed with all in favor.
BUDGET UPDATE/ACCOUNTS PAYABLE APPROVAL
Mike Sarles moved, seconded by Mark Boshell to approve the budget and payments as shown in the financial documents. The motion passed with all in favor.
AIRPORT ENGINEER
Mike Sarles called County Commissioner Jerry Taylor and talked with him about Armstrong Engineering at the Bryce Canyon Airport. He also spoke with Mollie Haltermen, Parowan City's Mayor about Armstrong Engineering. He stated Jviation Engineering should have been aware the airport did not have enough airplanes to keep FAA funding. He studied both proposals and would like to go with Armstrong.
Paul Dastrup evaluated and scored both proposals and believes we should stick with Jviation.
Mike Sarles moved, seconded by David Dodds to go with Armstrong Engineering. Paul Dastrup opposed. The motion passed.
LANDFILL
Paul Dastrup moved, seconded by Mike Sarles to accept the contractual agreement with Hughes Waste. The motion passed with all in favor.
DONATION - SUB FOR SANTA
Paul Dastrup moved, seconded by David Dodds to donate $500 to
Sub for Santa. The motion passed with all in favor.
DONATION - CHRISTMAS IN THE COUNTRY
Mark Boshell moved, seconded by Mike Sarles to donate $300 to
Christmas in the Country. The motion passed with all in favor.
SECONDARY WATER METERS
House Bill 242 that requires secondary water meters on all secondary water is going back to the legislators. Panguitch City has been advised to apply for the grant and apply for an exemption. The estimate to place 709 electronic secondary water meters is 2.3 million dollars.
Paul Dastrup moved seconded by David Dodds to apply for the grant for secondary water meters. The motion passed with all in favor.
BUSINESS LICENSE - COLOR COUNTRY OHV AT 48 N MAIN
Mark Boshell moved, seconded by Mike Sarles to approve the business license for Color Country OHV at 48 N Main. The motion passed with all in favor.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Paul Dastrup moved, seconded by Mike Sarles to enter an executive session for personnel with Lori Talbot, Mike Sarles, Mark Boshell, Kim Soper, Tyrissa Howell, David Dodds and Paul Dastrup in attendance. The motion passed with all in favor.
David Dodds moved, seconded by Mark Boshell to exit the executive session. The motion passed with all in favor.
TRIPLE C DIRECTOR EVENT BONUS
Mark Boshell moved, seconded by Mike Sarles to approve a 10% bonus on profitable events up to $500 an event. The amount of $1915 to the Triple C Director was approved and to put a pause on all bonuses for restructuring. The motion passed with all in favor.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Water and Sewer Connection fees - With rising material costs, the fees for water and sewer connections need to be reevaluated.
BIC Building - Mat Houston would like to rent a 600 square foot space in the BIC building temporarily to run Shed Inc, while his building is being built. At $.51 a square foot it would be $306 a month.
Mecham/Irving property access - Garfield County will send a letter to the Partridges notifying them they are claiming the road as a public road.
Marilyn Bulkley Memorial Park - The amphitheater at the Marilyn Bulkley Park should be first on the list for concrete with Bryce Valley Builders in the spring.
Panguitch Prevention Coalition - There will be a Christmas family night December 5th at the City Park.
Christmas - The city employee Christmas Party will be December 13th at the Backroad Bistro.
New Years Eve Party - The City's New Years Eve Party will be on Saturday the 31st at the Triple C. There will be a cornhole tournament, a horseshoe tournament, bingo and kids' games.
Water Tank Lid - The water tank has expected leaking and will be fixed.
Roads - There are pot holes in the road by the elementary that need repair.
John Crandell - Paul Dastrup measured John Crandell's landscaping that is in the city right of way. There is a 12 foot section that is too high on 100 North and a small section on 100 East.
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.
Anyone who wishes to offer a prayer or thought in the opening ceremony at City Council is welcome to do so by calling City Manager Lori Talbot at 435-676-8585 to schedule an appointment.
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