Town Council Meeting September 14, 2023
The regular meeting of the Cleveland Town council was held at the Public Safety Building located at 130 W Main in Cleveland, Utah, on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at 7:03 pm. In attendance were: Kristen Vose, Breann Cowley, Chance Thompson, Danae' Jensen, and Mayor Preston Wilson. Public: Rayne Jensen, Elyse Jensen, Mr. & Mrs. Steve McKnee.
Minutes: Breann Cowley made a motion to approve the minutes from August 10th meeting with a second by Chance Thompson. All were in favor, motion passed.
Public comments/Questions:
Rayne Jensen, representative of the Frank L. Jensen Estate: Item 1: location of a single wide trailer in city limits that has been established as a living accommodations residence. Item 2: Requesting Cleveland Town to address the over usage of secondary watering with a continued overspray onto equipment and feed. Request that watering times established by town be enforced. Handed copies of items and reference copies to Mayor.
Item #1 Approve hiring of new Treasurer.
Person hired is Heather Holt for treasurer position. Kristen Vose made a motion to approve the hiring of Heather Holt as the new treasurer. Seconded by Denae' Jensen. Roll Call Vote: Breann Cowley-yes, Kristen Vose-yes, Chance Thompson-yes, Denae' Jensen-yes, Mayor Wilson-yes. All were in the affirmative, motion passed.
Item #2 Approve the ruling on Appeal of Estate of Frank L. Jensen and Kerwin C. Jensen.
Decision from Appeal Hearing was read by clerk. Roll Call vote: Mayor Wilson signed Aye, Breann Cowley abstained from signing or voting, Kristen Vose signed in the affirmative, Chance Thompson signed in the affirmative, and Denae' Jensen signed in the affirmative. Motion to approve the decision passes with majority of four Ayes and 1 abstaining vote.
Item #3 Decide on Cleveland Days date for next year's celebration.
Council decided on July 18, 19, 20 for Cleveland Days Celebration for 2024.
Item #4 Discuss/Approve purchase of color copier from Les Olson.
Mayor Wilson read email about maintenance agreement from the Les Olson IT bid, which is a state contract and that nothing can be changed or have hidden fees. Only paying for copies made. Breann Cowley made a motion to accept the bid from the Les Olson IT company for the Sharp color copier for $1,922.85. Seconded by Kristen Vose. Roll Call Vote: Breann Cowley-yes, Kristen Vose-yes, Danae' Jensen-yes, Chance Thompson-yes, Mayor Wilson-yes. All were in the affirmative, motion passed.
Item #5 Discuss/Decide on what to do about living in trailers on personal lots intown instead of houses which is against zoning ordinance.
A letter will be sent to the person who went beyond the concession time. The one by the church is difficult to prove he is living in trailer. Rayne Jensen suggested Town contact Elmo because they just went through a similar situation. Breann Cowley suggested first conversation with homeowner, then go from there. Mayor will contact another person with trailer issue.
Item #6 Discuss/Approve changing water meter prices.
Cannot really approve changes at this time. Council discussion was favoring reducing rates for water hookups. Will look into what is required to be able to do anything like that. Possible public hearing with an ordinance for it.
Item #7 Review Bills for payment.
Motion by Breann Cowley to approve bills for payment. Seconded by Kristen Vose. Roll Call Vote: Kristen Vose-yes, Breann Cowley-yes, Mayor Wilson-yes, Chance Thompson-yes, Denae' Jensen-yes. All were in the affirmative, motion passed.
Item #8 Council Reports.
Preston Wilson: Dugouts are painted on main street.
Breann Cowley (Rec): At Bear Creek campground if rent pavilion, could use Rec chairs; Melon Days this weekend Sept 15 & 16. Have received complaints about cemetery with grass being too long and cut grass on headstones.
Kristen Vose (Planning and Zoning): P/Z approved split lot for Ty Jensen. Will state put red flashing lights on stop sign.
Danae' Jensen: Would like to do a Fall Festival for October 28, 2023. Possibly combining with elementary.
Chance Thompson: nothing
Item #9 Adjourn Meeting
Mayor Preston Wilson made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Chance Thompson. All were in favor. Meeting adjourned.
Nancy Livingston, Clerk
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