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Fayette

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Fayette Town Council

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Fayette Town Council minutes

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Event Start Date & Time

June 1, 2023 07:00 PM

Event End Date & Time

June 1, 2023 09:00 PM

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Fayette Town 90 South 100 East HC 13 Box 300564 Fayette Utah 84630 Phone 435-528-5882 E-mail: fayette5882@gmail.com FAYETTE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES THURSDAY JUNE 1, 2023 LOCATED AT FAYETTE TOWN HALL AT 7PM FACILITATED BY MAYOR JED BARTHOLOMEW CALL TO ORDER: Meeting was called to order at 7:11pm ROLL CALL: Jed Bartholomew, Mayor, Bryan Lyman, Melissa Mellor, John Bown, Kelly Sue Mellor (on the Phone) PRAYER: Jed Bartholomew 1) REVIEW MINUTES: Bryan made the Motion to accept the Minutes. John seconded the Motion. Motion passed, the Minutes were accepted. 2) REVIEW EXPENDITURES: John made the Motion to accept the Expenditures. Bryan seconded the Motion. Motion passed, the Expenditures were accepted. 3) WE NEED TO FIX UP THE PARK FOR SUMMER. COULD WE DO A SERVICE PROJECT TO PAINT AND FIX THE PARK? Melissa thinks the Park needs to be upgraded with paint and items fixed before the 24th of July. We mentioned Rusty Jones could help and she said she would get her friends in town to help. We also mentioned have some do service projects. So Melissa will get this done. 4) WE NEED TO DECIDE ON WHAT TO PAY SHERRY WHEN SHE TAKES THE ANIMALS TO GUNNISON VET. Sherry needs to be paid when she has to take some of the animals in town down to the Vet when she can't fix the problems here in town. Town Council decided to pay Sherry $25 a trip down to the Vet when needed. Melissa made the Motion to pay Sherry $25 a trip. John seconded the Motion. The Motion passed. Sherry will be paid $25 a trip to the Vet. 5) NATHAN KING WATER REPORT: Nathan reported that he had completed his Certification for the Water. We need to look into the lead and copper in the pipes in town and replace them. There are Grants available to do this. There are 2 tanks of Chlorine now at the town and ready at all times. Nathan had to check Greg Lyman's water and it came out good. The water is at 26 ft. and running very good. 6) THE BUDGET IS DUE AND WE NEED TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE CITIZEN'S WATER BILL ($44) AND THE RESOURSE OFFICER BILL ($3). The Budget needs to be passed, but we need to increase the water to $44 for 15,000 gallons. The Resource Officer will be put on hold for now, as we aren't sure of how much we will have to pay. John made the Motion to increase the water fees. Bryan seconded the Motion. The Budget needs to be passed for the new year of 2023-2024. John made the Motion to pass the budget. Bryan seconded the Motion. The Motion passed, we accept the 2023-2024 Budget. 7) WE ARE FINALLY READY FOR THE LIGHT POLES TO BE DONE AND WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT WHAT WE NEED TO DO WITH THEM TO GET THEM READY FOR THE CHRISTMAS ORNANMENTS : We talked about this and decided to wait to see what we as a town need to do to finish the project. 8) WE NEED TO ADDRESS THE WATER SITUATION FOR THE TOWN AND LET THEM KNOW WHAT IS GOING ON AND WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE TO ACCOMPLISH THIS. WE NEED TO DISCUSS A WATER ENGINEER. We talked about hiring Sunrise to do this for us. Bryan made the Motion to hire Sunrise to help us with this Project, Melissa seconded the Motion. The Motion passed, we will let Sunrise know of our decision. 9) ANY THOUGHTS ON A SERVICE PROJECT FOR THE BARTHOLOMEW FAMILY REUNION? We suggested helping with the Park or picking up trash around town, also helping at the Cemetery. 10) WE NEED TO DISCUSS THE JULY 24TH CELEBRATION: Dennis Marker and AnaLee were here to let us know what they have planned. Corn-Hole, kids games, Basketball shootout, fun run. Luncheon done by town. Breakfast done by young men. Breakfast at 8:00, Parade at 10:00, Games and activities at Park. Lunch at 12:00. Could do Quilts in the building. July 22, 2023, Saturday. Possible fund raising items for sale. 11) JOAN SPAINHOWER WANTS TO TALK ABOUT HER PROPERTY: Didn't attend meeting. 12) WE NEED A POWER WASHER FOR THE PARK. CAN WE PURCHASE ONE? Bryan would like to purchase a Power washer for Town Park. Also another hose for the Park. John made the Motion to let Bryan purchase a hose and Power Washer for the Town Park not to exceed $300. Melissa seconded the Motion, The Motion passed. 13) WE NEED TO GET OUR MESQUITO ABATEMENT TAKEN CARE OF WITH PICKETT: We will get Pickett's to come spray for Mosquito Abatement for $250. John made the Motion to ask the Pickett's to come spray for $250. Melissa seconded the Motion. The Motion passed. 14) WE NEED TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE OF THE MAINTANENCE PERSON FOR THE TOWN: Jordan Wyatt was asked be our Maintance Person for the Town. He will be paid $15 an hour. He will help with all kinds of maintance, water issues, clean-up, anything needed by the Mayor. Melissa made the Motion to hire Jordan Wyatt for the Town of Fayette for $15 an hour. Bryan seconded the Motion. The Motion passed. 15) WATER GOT TURNED OFF AND WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT HOW LONG THEY HAVE TO PAY THEIR BILL IF THEY ARE WORRIED ABOUT IT. WE NEED TO BE MORE UNDERSTANDING AS A TOWN COUNCIL: We need to be more understanding of the people in town, but we still need to be forthright with them paying their bills. First month $15 late fee. Second month $30 fee. By the next moth they need to pay ALL of their bill by the 15th of the month. (Jed, the Mayor walked out at this point) If any of the citizen's need to talk to a member of the Town Council. (The Mayor came back). CITIZEN'S CONCERNS: There are STOP SIGNS in town that need to be replaced. Find out how many need to be replaced. TOWN COUNCIL ITEMS: JED BARTHOLOMEW, MAYOR: Water, Weeds, Office, Cemetery: THANK YOU FOR ALL OF THE HELP WITH THE FLAGS ON MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND!! BRYAN LYMAN: Flags, P&Z, Park JOHN BOWN: Animal Control, Fire Meeting's, Cemetery: The trees at the Cemetery need to be taken down and replaced. Water needs to be turned on. KELLY SUE MELLOR: Celebrations, Grants MELISSA MELLOR: Website, Newsletter, Emergency Preparedness ADJOURNMENT OF TOWN MEETING: Bryan made the Motion to adjourn the meeting. Kelly Sue seconded the Motion. The Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 9:02pm. In accommodations during this meeting should notify Kathi Williams, 528-5882, at LEAST 24 hours before meeting compliance with the DISABILITIES ACT, individuals needing special

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90 s 100 e
fayette, UT 84630
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Kathi Williams

Contact Email

fayette5882@gmail.com

Contact Phone

(435)528-7903

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July 13, 2023 01:10 PM

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