PANGUITCH CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
MARCH 28, 2023
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 Attorney Barry Huntington, Council Members David Dodds, Paul Dastrup and Tracy Wright. Council Member Mike Sarles was in attendance via Zoom. Council Member Mark Boshell was absent.
Others present were Carla Farnsworth, Ezra Nielson, Joni Nielson and Nancy Dalton. Lisa Raich and Kristen Randall were in attendance via Zoom
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 pm.
OPENING CEREMONY
Council Member Paul Dastrup conducted the opening ceremony.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Mark Boshell moved, seconded by Mike Sarles to adopt the agenda. The motion passed with all in favor.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Tracy Wright moved, seconded by David Dodds to approve the minutes. The motion passed with all in favor.
BUDGET UPDATE/ACCOUNTS PAYABLE APPROVAL
City Treasurer Carla Farnsworth reported that Panguitch City is at 75% of the budget year. In the general fund revenues are at 92% and expenditures are at 40%. In the water fund revenues are at 89% and expenditures are at 80%. In the sewer fund revenues are at 89% and expenditures are at 36%. City Manager Lori Talbot discussed options for purchasing a replacement backhoe.
Tracy Wright moved, seconded by David Dodds to approve accounts payable. The motion passed with all in favor.
PATCHWORK PARKWAY HIGHWAY 143
Nancy Dalton reviewed projects Patchwork Parkway Highway 143 has done and has planned for the future. The Patchwork Parkway has applied for an Interpretive Kiosk and Signage FHWA grant.
David Dodds moved, seconded by Paul Dastrup to approve $4500 contingent upon Highway 143 receiving the FHWA grant. The motion passed with all in favor.
PUBLIC HEARING RESOLUTION 2023-2
Mike Sarles moved, seconded by David Dodds to enter a public hearing for Resolution 2023-2. The motion passed with all in favor.
Mayor Kim Soper read the following statement: Consideration for and adoption of Parameters Resolution authorizing the issuance of Water Revenue Bonds of Panguitch City and Calling of a public hearing to receive input with respect to the issuance of such Bonds and any potential impact to the private sector from the construction of the project.
The total project cost will be $1,609,000. $805,000 will be a grant and $804,000 will be a 20 year loan at 2% interest. There was not any public comment.
Paul Dastrup moved, seconded by David Dodds to exit the public hearing. The motion passed with all in favor.
David Dodds moved, seconded by Tracy Wright to approve Resolution 2023-2 water revenue bond. The motion passed with all in favor.
BID AWARD - FENCING/DUGOUTS AT SOFTBALL FIELDS
Paul Dastrup moved, seconded by Tracy Wright to approve the bid of $93,550 from Rocky Mountain Fencing Inc. The motion passed with all in favor.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Tracy Wright moved, seconded by David Dodds to enter an executive session for personnel with Barry Huntington, Paul Dastrup, David Dodds, Tyrissa Howell, Kim Soper, Lori Talbot, Tracy Wright and Mike Sarles in attendance. The motion passed with all in favor.
Paul Dastrup moved, seconded by David Dodds to exit the executive session. The motion passed with all in favor.
POWER EASEMENT ON 400 W
Ezra Nielson came to the City Council to ask for a power easement on 400 west. The City Council stated that he needs to complete the roads in the Aspen Valley Subdivision and the easement will be tabled until then.
VACATION RENTAL - ELKEE STEWART AT 386 ASPEN VALLEY DRIVE
Mike Sarles moved, seconded by David Dodds to approve the vacation rental for Elkee Stewart at 386 Aspen Valley Drive. The motion passed with all in favor.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS/CALANDER
Prevention Coalition - Jennie Taylor's presentation will be April 3rd at 5:30 in the high school auditorium. There will be a key leader meeting on May 11th.
Triple C - The Triple C Committee met to discuss concessions and fees. They will meet again in April.
Complaint form - A complaint section has been added to Panguitch.com.
Secondary Water Meters - The Division of Water Resources approved a grant of $1,295,000 with a loan of $472,000 and a cash match of $37,000 to place the required secondary water meters. Panguitch City will be applying for an exemption.
Work Truck -A quote was received from High Country Auto for a new Chevy Colorado for $34,000. The City Council would like to keep looking at other options for a truck.
ADJOURNMENT
David Dodds moved to adjourn at 6:52 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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