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Elmo

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Elmo Town Council

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Minutes for May 9th 2023

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May 9, 2023 07:00 PM

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Minutes of Elmo Town Council Meeting May 9th, 2023 In Attendance: Lori Brady, Tara Augare, James Winn, Stoney Jensen, Gabbe Brotherson, Tanner Lake The agenda for the meeting is as follows: 1. Welcome: James welcomed everyone to the meeting. 2. Braydon Powell: Old Trucks in Cemetery. Not present 3. Tyson Laws: Sponsor Request for Boys State: He will be able to go to Weber State for scholarships. The American Legion came to support Tyson Laws, he needs $100 to meet his financial requirement. Stoney made a motion to donate 100 dollars. Lori seconded. All in attendance agreed. 4. Tom Hansen-Zoning questions: Not present, Stoney explained Tom wants to speak about potential zoning with land. 5. Howard VanWagoner-Variance for current construction: Howard explained that he is building a barn. He explained that he was covered as far as the zoning goes except for 2 feet towards the road. Stoney explained that he understood it was within the zoning ordinance. Lori made a motion to approve the variance, seconded by Tara. All in attendance agreed. 6. Citizen Concerns: Lorna Jensen explained that she has concerns about the hay ordinance, she also expressed concern about the number of animals that have been stated in the current ordinance. There was a concern that the parking on the road. Ben Brady explained that there are a lot of trailers and vehicles that aren't in use and don't have a place on the road.. Caleen Wilcox wanted to know why we have ordinances if we aren't going to follow them. Brady Staples explained that the ordinance was null and void when someone had excessive amounts of rabbits in town limits. There were concerns that the number of animals 'allowed' in town limits. Lori explained that the current Ordinance only covers certain livestock. Calvin Willson suggested per animal units. Caleen explained that there must be something to fall back on when a citizen has a concern brought to the town council. Wendy explained that we must be good neighbors and be good community members. Desiree Richardson explained that there are livestock to use in a business. There are opportunities for people from Elmo with the livestock they have. Jackie Allred expressed concern with 'due process' for the citizens. Lorna explained that it takes time and money to have 'nice yards' Caleen has concerns with the trailers living in town. She explained that it was the homeowners' responsibility to take care of the sidewalks. Willie explained that he isn't hooked up to utilities, they are sleeping in it. There are people living in their trailers. Jackie explained that 'junk' needs to be explained. Desiree expressed that she wants speed limits enforced. Calvin said that the sidewalks are just 'done the way they are done' 7. Building Permits-Updates, information. Stoney explained there must have the plat map with the house and setbacks. Lori read the current building permit. The county will require a permit after Stoney approves the plan. 8. Ordinance Follow Up: James spoke about the Ordinance regarding the animals and livestock. They discussed that to simplify, there could be an animal unit that would be USDA provided information. Lorna agreed with 'animal units' Willie asked about a reinforcement of the ordinance. Stoney explained that livestock and poultry need to be distinguished because poultry isn't livestock. Stoney made motion that there be specification of livestock and poultry. Livestock would be defined by caring capacity from the USDA. Tara seconded. Tara and Stoney agreed; aye. Lori Nye. Lori explained that it is overly complicated. The issue will be tabled. James made sure everyone agreed with the definition of farm equipment. James moved onto parking on the street. He explained that the roads are wide enough to have cars parked on the road. Lori suggested compromising with 2 cars on the street. Lori asked about not parking on just Center St. James explained that there would need to be able to enforce the ordinance with a notice etc. There was the suggestion that there be a letter that explained these changes and what's being asked of the citizen. Tara made a motion that unregistered or inoperative vehicles cannot be parked on the street. Stoney seconded. All in attendance agreed. Recreational Vehicles: 02.0524; trailers being explained that they will not be left standing for 7 days. Lori made motion to include that it will be added that farm equipment, ATV's, RV's restriction on storage and parking for more than 7 days. Tara seconded. Tara, Lori, and James agreed. Stoney did not. Property maintenance: lighting the area that isn't someone's property. Stoney explained that there isn't a way to enforce this. This change was dropped. 02.0812-already addresses hay and storage in proximity to the dwelling. Responsibility to keep the sidewalks clear should be left to the homeowner and to be left as a good neighbor. Parking RV's Part B. 02.0524: The suggested change would be any RV to be kept longer than 14 days but will not obstruct traffic. There will still be the option to stay on property where building a home is occurring. Up to a year. There will have to be a water and sewer connection. There will be no change to the current ordinance. For the storage of 'junk or debris' there is a remedial option to put up a fence. There will not be a change to the ordinance. James wants to make sure there is an enforcement plan for next month's agenda. 9. Upcoming Budget-2024- The council discussed adding 20k to the park budget. There will be a quote for the park grounds. 10. Town Employee Report: Tanner explained the park sprinklers. Tyler Kay came and said he doesn't think there needs to be a whole new system. Chase will get a quote to us. The Cemetery is not in good shape. There has been a lot of damage from the graves being dug this last year. There was 25 ft of sprinkler line damage from digging a grave. The next item was a new weed eater. It would be $500. Gutters have been a big problem. Tanner asked everyone to do their part. There will be a bullet point to explain the need for gutter cleaning and taking care of what is in front of your property. James explained there will be a service project to help clean up the town. Tyler will help fix the sprinklers in town. Tanner will need the electrical looked. 11. Recreation Board Report: There is a baseball tournament in July at the Huntington Complex. They are offering Jr. Jazz to have half the cost of the registration covered if an adult registering a child coaches. 12. CVSSD Board Report: James said there wasn't a lot to report, they aren't doing a lot on curb and gutter. He'll find out more. Gabbe will contact Dustin and Johansen & Tuttle to go over the road in the subdivision. 13. Beautification Committee Report: Tara will be planting flowers. 14. Board Member Reports/Concerns: Lights will be in soon and Stoney said the High School students do the curb and gutter for their project. 15. Review of Past Due Water Bills: None to report. 16. Gabbe's Items -Approval of Minutes and Bills, Review Monthly Financial Statements Lori made motion to approve the minutes for Aprils meeting, Tara Seconded. All in attendance agreed. Lori made a motion to approve the bills for April. Tara seconded. All in attendance agreed. Lori made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Tara seconded. Meeting Adjourned.

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Minutes of Elmo Town Council Meeting May 9th, 2023 In Attendance: Lori Brady, Tara Augare, James Winn, Stoney Jensen, Gabbe Brotherson, Tanner Lake The agenda for the meeting is as follows: 1. Welcome: James welcomed everyone to the meeting. 2. Braydon Powell: Old Trucks in Cemetery. Not present 3. Tyson Laws: Sponsor Request for Boys State: He will be able to go to Weber State for scholarships. The American Legion came to support Tyson Laws, he needs $100 to meet his financial requirement. Stoney made a motion to donate 100 dollars. Lori seconded. All in attendance agreed. 4. Tom Hansen-Zoning questions: Not present, Stoney explained Tom wants to speak about potential zoning with land. 5. Howard VanWagoner-Variance for current construction: Howard explained that he is building a barn. He explained that he was covered as far as the zoning goes except for 2 feet towards the road. Stoney explained that he understood it was within the zoning ordinance. Lori made a motion to approve the variance, seconded by Tara. All in attendance agreed. 6. Citizen Concerns: Lorna Jensen explained that she has concerns about the hay ordinance, she also expressed concern about the number of animals that have been stated in the current ordinance. There was a concern that the parking on the road. Ben Brady explained that there are a lot of trailers and vehicles that aren't in use and don't have a place on the road.. Caleen Wilcox wanted to know why we have ordinances if we aren't going to follow them. Brady Staples explained that the ordinance was null and void when someone had excessive amounts of rabbits in town limits. There were concerns that the number of animals 'allowed' in town limits. Lori explained that the current Ordinance only covers certain livestock. Calvin Willson suggested per animal units. Caleen explained that there must be something to fall back on when a citizen has a concern brought to the town council. Wendy explained that we must be good neighbors and be good community members. Desiree Richardson explained that there are livestock to use in a business. There are opportunities for people from Elmo with the livestock they have. Jackie Allred expressed concern with 'due process' for the citizens. Lorna explained that it takes time and money to have 'nice yards' Caleen has concerns with the trailers living in town. She explained that it was the homeowners' responsibility to take care of the sidewalks. Willie explained that he isn't hooked up to utilities, they are sleeping in it. There are people living in their trailers. Jackie explained that 'junk' needs to be explained. Desiree expressed that she wants speed limits enforced. Calvin said that the sidewalks are just 'done the way they are done' 7. Building Permits-Updates, information. Stoney explained there must have the plat map with the house and setbacks. Lori read the current building permit. The county will require a permit after Stoney approves the plan. 8. Ordinance Follow Up: James spoke about the Ordinance regarding the animals and livestock. They discussed that to simplify, there could be an animal unit that would be USDA provided information. Lorna agreed with 'animal units' Willie asked about a reinforcement of the ordinance. Stoney explained that livestock and poultry need to be distinguished because poultry isn't livestock. Stoney made motion that there be specification of livestock and poultry. Livestock would be defined by caring capacity from the USDA. Tara seconded. Tara and Stoney agreed; aye. Lori Nye. Lori explained that it is overly complicated. The issue will be tabled. James made sure everyone agreed with the definition of farm equipment. James moved onto parking on the street. He explained that the roads are wide enough to have cars parked on the road. Lori suggested compromising with 2 cars on the street. Lori asked about not parking on just Center St. James explained that there would need to be able to enforce the ordinance with a notice etc. There was the suggestion that there be a letter that explained these changes and what's being asked of the citizen. Tara made a motion that unregistered or inoperative vehicles cannot be parked on the street. Stoney seconded. All in attendance agreed. Recreational Vehicles: 02.0524; trailers being explained that they will not be left standing for 7 days. Lori made motion to include that it will be added that farm equipment, ATV's, RV's restriction on storage and parking for more than 7 days. Tara seconded. Tara, Lori, and James agreed. Stoney did not. Property maintenance: lighting the area that isn't someone's property. Stoney explained that there isn't a way to enforce this. This change was dropped. 02.0812-already addresses hay and storage in proximity to the dwelling. Responsibility to keep the sidewalks clear should be left to the homeowner and to be left as a good neighbor. Parking RV's Part B. 02.0524: The suggested change would be any RV to be kept longer than 14 days but will not obstruct traffic. There will still be the option to stay on property where building a home is occurring. Up to a year. There will have to be a water and sewer connection. There will be no change to the current ordinance. For the storage of 'junk or debris' there is a remedial option to put up a fence. There will not be a change to the ordinance. James wants to make sure there is an enforcement plan for next month's agenda. 9. Upcoming Budget-2024- The council discussed adding 20k to the park budget. There will be a quote for the park grounds. 10. Town Employee Report: Tanner explained the park sprinklers. Tyler Kay came and said he doesn't think there needs to be a whole new system. Chase will get a quote to us. The Cemetery is not in good shape. There has been a lot of damage from the graves being dug this last year. There was 25 ft of sprinkler line damage from digging a grave. The next item was a new weed eater. It would be $500. Gutters have been a big problem. Tanner asked everyone to do their part. There will be a bullet point to explain the need for gutter cleaning and taking care of what is in front of your property. James explained there will be a service project to help clean up the town. Tyler will help fix the sprinklers in town. Tanner will need the electrical looked. 11. Recreation Board Report: There is a baseball tournament in July at the Huntington Complex. They are offering Jr. Jazz to have half the cost of the registration covered if an adult registering a child coaches. 12. CVSSD Board Report: James said there wasn't a lot to report, they aren't doing a lot on curb and gutter. He'll find out more. Gabbe will contact Dustin and Johansen & Tuttle to go over the road in the subdivision. 13. Beautification Committee Report: Tara will be planting flowers. 14. Board Member Reports/Concerns: Lights will be in soon and Stoney said the High School students do the curb and gutter for their project. 15. Review of Past Due Water Bills: None to report. 16. Gabbe's Items -Approval of Minutes and Bills, Review Monthly Financial Statements Lori made motion to approve the minutes for Aprils meeting, Tara Seconded. All in attendance agreed. Lori made a motion to approve the bills for April. Tara seconded. All in attendance agreed. Lori made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Tara seconded. Meeting Adjourned.

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75 S 100 E
Elmo, UT 84521
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June 16, 2023 03:51 PM

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