Minutes of Elmo Town Council Meeting
March 14, 2023
In Attendance: Lori Brady, Tara Augare, James Winn, Stoney Jensen, Gabbe Brotherson
1. Welcome: Mayor Winn welcomed everyone in attendance at the meeting.
2. Citizen Concerns: No citizens voiced concerns.
3. Dustin Hansen-Annexation Follow up: Dustin is ready to get going to the next part. James informed him it was a $500 fee, and they would hold a public hearing to inform the public of the land to be annexed in and to let the information be known. There will be a public meeting held. CVSSD needs to be included in the meeting. Gabbe will contact Diane to let them know. Stoney made a motion to add a public meeting to the agenda for the next town meeting for the annexation and the check list. Lori seconded the motion. James will talk with CVSSD about what they are doing as far as maps etc.
4. Town Employee Report: Lori went over what Tanner needed. He asked about getting the sand sprayed at the park for bees and bugs. It was discussed changing the sand to bark chips in the spring. He said there is a broken pipe in the sprinkler line at the cemetery. He wanted to know if the power was on at the cemetery.
5. Recreation Board Report: Tara explained there was a new net for baseball in the rec. There are two new ropes for the pool. The County Fair will be at the end of July. Joel will come to help with taking down the ice rink.
6. CVSSD Board Report: James explained there was a memorial for Darrel Leamaster. They spoke about metering secondary water. There hasn't been any progress towards it, but they are waiting for the legislature to be solid and to know exactly what we would be involved in. They are discussing how to keep costs down. It was Elmo's turn to get chip seal, but we will wait till next year because of the cost.
7. Election Agreement 2023: Stoney made motion to except the Election Agreement, Tara seconded the motion.
8. Dumpsters-Closing for weather: The dumpster is very messy and wet causing issues with collecting the dumpsters. Gabbe will add the information to the bill and let the citizens know until further notice.
9. Ordinance Revisions-Discuss: Lori explained that she made a check off list of things to get the ordinances revised. There must be clear definitions and descriptions. She proposed changing some ordinances to make sure they are clear so there can be reinforcements. The width of the road could define if parking on the road is aloud or not. Lori explained that Huntington has updated their ordinances, so they are able to be enforced and held up. There would have to be a public meeting to let everyone know and be able to voice opinions. Red lines could be used to keep clear blind corners etc. How do the ordinances get followed? There would need to be an inspector. Starting with parking on the road and what can and cannot be parked and for how long. Lori suggested addressing parking, unlicensed vehicles etc. Huntington is giving a ticket for unlawfully parked vehicles. Gabbe and Lori can try to put it together. Gabbe will contact the lawyer for leagues and cities to get a letter drafted to help vacate the people from living in trailers.
10. Cleaning in the Town Hall (shoveling outside): Lori wanted to know who is responsible for shoveling the walks around the town hall. James explained that Tanner as the town worker should be responsible. Tanner is responsible for putting in and out the garbage cans.
11. Beautification Committee Report: There will be an Easter Egg Hunt on March 31st at 5:30 pm
12. Cemetery-Updates, plot info, cremation, etc. (Jenalee Larsen(Mortensen): Cremation will be allowed to be buried in double as long as flat head stone. Stoney made motion. Tara seconded.
13. Board Member Reports/Concerns: Dustin explained that the canal is officially abandoned. The easement goes back to the property owners. If there is anything of safety concerns the Town would be liable. Lori has explained that there is a fence that will have to be moved. Will there be a 45' road or a 60' road? Lori wanted to make sure there are steps that can be taken to prepare for the road and the lot owners can have access. The roads in Elmo are about 75'-90' wide. Would CVSSD give a quote for a fence? And what to do with Dustin Hansen to purchase some of his land and move his fence land. It would be discussed that running a grader down the road to clear it and to try to prepare for the road. Stoney explained that the lights weren't ordered but they have been now. Stoney will get prices for cameras on the town hall. James explained that the mayors meeting they discussed animal control. They are working together to see if there is a general rule to follow across the board. There will be a board for the Special Service District for Emergency Services. Stoney is heading it up.
14. Review of Past Due Water Bills: There wasn't any sent for March. Everyone paid up to date.
15. Gabbe's Items -Approval of Minutes and Bills, Review Monthly Financial Statements: Stoney made a motion to approve the minutes and the bills. Tara seconded the motion. Stoney made a motion to close the meeting. Lori seconded the motion. All in attendance agreed. Meeting Adjourned.
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION DURING PUBLIC MEETINGS
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify Gabbe Brotherson 503-442-7459.
Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation
Minutes of Elmo Town Council Meeting
March 14, 2023
In Attendance: Lori Brady, Tara Augare, James Winn, Stoney Jensen, Gabbe Brotherson
1. Welcome: Mayor Winn welcomed everyone in attendance at the meeting.
2. Citizen Concerns: No citizens voiced concerns.
3. Dustin Hansen-Annexation Follow up: Dustin is ready to get going to the next part. James informed him it was a $500 fee, and they would hold a public hearing to inform the public of the land to be annexed in and to let the information be known. There will be a public meeting held. CVSSD needs to be included in the meeting. Gabbe will contact Diane to let them know. Stoney made a motion to add a public meeting to the agenda for the next town meeting for the annexation and the check list. Lori seconded the motion. James will talk with CVSSD about what they are doing as far as maps etc.
4. Town Employee Report: Lori went over what Tanner needed. He asked about getting the sand sprayed at the park for bees and bugs. It was discussed changing the sand to bark chips in the spring. He said there is a broken pipe in the sprinkler line at the cemetery. He wanted to know if the power was on at the cemetery.
5. Recreation Board Report: Tara explained there was a new net for baseball in the rec. There are two new ropes for the pool. The County Fair will be at the end of July. Joel will come to help with taking down the ice rink.
6. CVSSD Board Report: James explained there was a memorial for Darrel Leamaster. They spoke about metering secondary water. There hasn't been any progress towards it, but they are waiting for the legislature to be solid and to know exactly what we would be involved in. They are discussing how to keep costs down. It was Elmo's turn to get chip seal, but we will wait till next year because of the cost.
7. Election Agreement 2023: Stoney made motion to except the Election Agreement, Tara seconded the motion.
8. Dumpsters-Closing for weather: The dumpster is very messy and wet causing issues with collecting the dumpsters. Gabbe will add the information to the bill and let the citizens know until further notice.
9. Ordinance Revisions-Discuss: Lori explained that she made a check off list of things to get the ordinances revised. There must be clear definitions and descriptions. She proposed changing some ordinances to make sure they are clear so there can be reinforcements. The width of the road could define if parking on the road is aloud or not. Lori explained that Huntington has updated their ordinances, so they are able to be enforced and held up. There would have to be a public meeting to let everyone know and be able to voice opinions. Red lines could be used to keep clear blind corners etc. How do the ordinances get followed? There would need to be an inspector. Starting with parking on the road and what can and cannot be parked and for how long. Lori suggested addressing parking, unlicensed vehicles etc. Huntington is giving a ticket for unlawfully parked vehicles. Gabbe and Lori can try to put it together. Gabbe will contact the lawyer for leagues and cities to get a letter drafted to help vacate the people from living in trailers.
10. Cleaning in the Town Hall (shoveling outside): Lori wanted to know who is responsible for shoveling the walks around the town hall. James explained that Tanner as the town worker should be responsible. Tanner is responsible for putting in and out the garbage cans.
11. Beautification Committee Report: There will be an Easter Egg Hunt on March 31st at 5:30 pm
12. Cemetery-Updates, plot info, cremation, etc. (Jenalee Larsen(Mortensen): Cremation will be allowed to be buried in double as long as flat head stone. Stoney made motion. Tara seconded.
13. Board Member Reports/Concerns: Dustin explained that the canal is officially abandoned. The easement goes back to the property owners. If there is anything of safety concerns the Town would be liable. Lori has explained that there is a fence that will have to be moved. Will there be a 45' road or a 60' road? Lori wanted to make sure there are steps that can be taken to prepare for the road and the lot owners can have access. The roads in Elmo are about 75'-90' wide. Would CVSSD give a quote for a fence? And what to do with Dustin Hansen to purchase some of his land and move his fence land. It would be discussed that running a grader down the road to clear it and to try to prepare for the road. Stoney explained that the lights weren't ordered but they have been now. Stoney will get prices for cameras on the town hall. James explained that the mayors meeting they discussed animal control. They are working together to see if there is a general rule to follow across the board. There will be a board for the Special Service District for Emergency Services. Stoney is heading it up.
14. Review of Past Due Water Bills: There wasn't any sent for March. Everyone paid up to date.
15. Gabbe's Items -Approval of Minutes and Bills, Review Monthly Financial Statements: Stoney made a motion to approve the minutes and the bills. Tara seconded the motion. Stoney made a motion to close the meeting. Lori seconded the motion. All in attendance agreed. Meeting Adjourned.