Wellington City Council Minutes
Meeting held December 8, 2022
at Wellington City Hall
Located at 150 West Main Street, Wellington, Utah
at 6:00 P.M.
Present: Mayor Brad Timothy, Councilmember Bethany Perea, Councilmember Barney Zauss, Councilmember Caleb Nelson
Absent: Councilmember Glen Wells, Councilmember Jack Clark
City Staff: Rebecca Evans, Nicole Oveson, Luke Kale
Attendees: Enrique Gudino, Mauricio Grimaldo
Agenda Item #1 Public Comment Period
Agenda Item #2 Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call, and Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes
At 6:01 pm Mayor Timothy opened the meeting up stating that Councilmember Wells and Councilmember Clark were absent.
Motion: Councilmember Zauss made a motion to approve the past meeting minutes. Councilmember Perea seconded the motion and the rest of the Council then followed in order.
Agenda Item #3 Master Meter Discussion
The city has been trying to smooth out the process of how accounts with master meters are handled. The biggest goal is to make it as easy as possible for the account holder as well as the city. Enrique Gudino joined the discussion as he manages property with a master meter. Mr. Gudino is concerned about the rising prices of utilities and the increased cost for his tenants. The city has decided to further discuss this topic and will follow up once a decision has been made
Motion:
Agenda Item #4 Infrastructure Policy
The city is going to create an Infrastructure Policy. However, the discussion will take place at the next meeting.
Motion:
Agenda Item #5 Ordinance 2022-08 - An Ordinance Setting the date and time for the Wellington City Council Meetings
This ordinance sets the date and times for the 2023 Council Meetings.
Motion: Councilmember Nelson made a motion to approve Ordinance 2022-08. Councilmember Zauss seconded the motion and the rest of the Council then followed in order.
Agenda Item #6 Christmas Bonus Discussion
Councilmember Zauss and Perea discussed that a cash bonus is heavily taxed, and they would like the city employees to benefit as much as possible from these bonuses. With that, they discussed that gift cards would be the best way to proceed.
Motion: Councilmember Zauss made a motion to have holiday bonuses be in the form of a gift card for 2023. Councilmember Perea seconded the motion and the rest of the Council then followed in order.
Agenda Item #7 Follow up of responsibilities of delinquent bills renter/landlord
This discussion was also tabled as not all members of council were present and the goal was to have a full discussion with all members of the council. This discussion is being tabled for the next meeting.
Motion:
Adjourn
Motion: Councilmember Perea made a motion to close this session of the City Council. Councilmember Zauss seconded. The rest of the Council then followed in order.
Meeting adjourned at 6:51 pm
Next meeting will be December 22, 2022, at 6:00 P.M. at the Wellington City Hall.
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