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Holden

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Holden Town Council

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May 10, 2023 Holden Town Meeting Minutes

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Event Start Date & Time

May 10, 2023 07:00 PM

Event End Date & Time

May 10, 2023 08:00 PM

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May 10, 2023 Holden Town Meeting Minutes Holden Town Council Meeting May 10, 2023 The following are minutes from the Town Council Meeting held on May 10,2023 Started: 7:00 pm Present: Council Members: Mayor Darren Fox, Council Member Jim Blodgett, David Wood Absent : Josalyn Stevens, Phil Whatcott Staff: Caralee Wood, Rod Dastrup Visitors: 1. Pledge: David Wood Prayer: Darren Fox 2. Approval of April 12, 2023 Town Council Meeting Minutes a. The council discussed the minutes. No comments or corrections were made. David Wood motioned to accept the minutes for Holden Town Council Meeting for April 12, 2023, Jim Blodgett seconded; roll was called, Jim Blodgett- yes; David Wood - yes; Mayor Fox-yes. 3. Payment of payroll/reimbursements and bills a. The bills/payroll/reimbursement invoices dated May 8, 2023 were given to the council before the meeting. Jim Blodgett motioned to pay bills/payroll/reimbursement invoices dated May 8, 2023 David Wood seconded; roll was called, Jim Blodgett- yes; David Wood - yes; Mayor Fox-yes. 4. Petitions, Remonstrance and Communications 5. Planning and Land Use- Ted Bennet No Attendies 6. Report of Officers a. Phil Whatcott - Water/Fire Department Not in Attendance b. David Wood - Electric Reported on the UAMPS meeting that was help in Fillmore regarding the Hunter power plant. As of now Hunter is still not in operation therefore power is remaining high. UAMPS discussed the need to diversify and find other power sources, such as wind or solar. The meeting was attended by David Wood, Jim Blodgett, Phil Whatcott, and Josalyn Stevens. Due to the high cost of power to the town the price increase still needs to stay in place. c. Jim Blodgett- Roads The paving company hired to re-surface the post office parking lot and fire station, will need to do the job at two different times. The first step will be to fill the cracks. They need to be done when the weather is cooler. The second step will be the seal coat, which needs to be done in warmer weather. There will be no extra cost to the town for the job needing to be done in two steps. This project is funded through the state with funds they give to towns to help with the upkeep of the roads. The fire district will be paying for half the cost of the fire station parking lot. d. Josalyn Stevens- Parks, Recreation and CERT Not in Attendance e. Mayor Darren Fox In reference to the water project, questions have been raised as to can we use local contractors to do the work. Mayor Fox talked with Fillmore City how they handle this type of work. They will put the job out for bid. When the bids are received if there is a local company with the lowest bid, or if another company has a lower bid, they ask the local company if they will do the job in matching the amount of the lowest bid. If yes and the local company meets the state requirements, they are given the job. 7. New Business a. General Plan and ordinance update - UDOT grant The town has accepted a grant from UDOT to update the towns general plans and ordinances. The grant is for 43,000.00 with the town contributing 10,000.00. The grant will become available in June. This grant will help to hire a company to help with acquiring the town information from citizens and putting together the ordinances, and general plan. Jim Blodgett motioned to accept grant David Wood seconded; roll was called, Jim Blodgett- yes; David Wood - yes; Mayor Fox-yes. b. 2023 is an election year. Councilmembers Jim Blodgett and Josalyn Stevens terms end c. Rod Dastrup Requesting a raise, and benefits. Has been working for Holden Town for 11 years and feels has shown his credibility and proved himself to be beneficial to the town of Holden. Asking for what he feels is owed him for what he does and has done for the town of Holden. Rod would like to make $25.00 and hour with medical benefits and retirement benefits. Rod spoke with Kanosh Town who employee a full time maintenance worker making $3.00 more and hour. Rod also spoke with Kevin at Fillmore city about their medical benefits. Fillmore city goes through GBS Benefits. It is a company that searches for the best and cost-effective medical plans. Mayor Fox reached out to the state prior to the meeting about what options the state has, but has not heard back. No decision was made at the meeting regarding this request. 8. Outstanding Business a. Water project - Engineering services contract amendment approval. Sunrise Engineering needs to add an environmental study to the water project. The well site will need to be relocated thus the new study need to be done. The new study will cost $21,760.00. The town will also need to upgrade the loop lines for fire flow, this will add $10,000.00. The design will be done first to see where the costs falls before any decision are set. The water design committee has met and are being mindful of costs. The new site has not been acquired as of yet. Jim Blodgett motioned to accept Engineering services contract amendment. David Wood seconded; roll was called, Jim Blodgett- yes; David Wood - yes; Mayor Fox-yes. 9. Miscellaneous- a. Donation to Millard Fillmore City Library Town received a letter from Fillmore City Library requesting a donation of $1.00 per town resident equaling $350.00. Darren Fox motioned to donate to Fillmore city Library. David Wood seconded; roll was called, Jim Blodgett- yes; David Wood - yes; Mayor Fox-yes. 10. Adjournment: Jim Blodget motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:00p.m, seconded David Wood, roll was called, Jim Blodgett- yes;; David Wood - yes; Mayor Fox-yes. Caralee Wood Holden Town Treasurer May 10, 2023 Holden Town

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In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify Kristina Stevens, town clerk, at 435-795-2213.

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185 S. Main Street
Holden, UT 84636
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Caralee Wood

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clerk@holdenutah.us

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September 12, 2023 04:32 PM

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September 12, 2023 04:32 PM

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