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Municipality

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Elmo

Public Body

Elmo Town Council

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Notice Title

Minutes for March 2024

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Public Meetings

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Meeting

Event Start Date & Time

March 12, 2024 07:00 PM

Description/Agenda

PUBLIC NOTICE: is hereby given that the Elmo Town Council will meet in their regular public session on March 12th at 7:00 p.m. in the Elmo Town Hall, Elmo, Utah. Attendance: Stoney Jensen, Tara Augare, Kendall Christensen, Travis Richardson, Gabbe Brotherson The agenda for the meeting is as follows: Welcome: Stoney welcomed everyone to the meeting and started with the pledge of allegiance. He excused James from the meeting. Tara made a motion to open the public hearing. Kendall seconded. All in attendance agreed. Public Hearing: 1. Land Annexation into Town Limits on 500 East: No one opposed the annexation. 2. Road Annexation on 200 East 300 South. They are still waiting for an update from the lawyer from the League of Towns and Cities. Nothing new to report. Public Meeting: 1. Welcome: Stoney welcomed everyone to the meeting and started with the pledge of allegiance. He excused James from the meeting. 2. Tyson Laws: Grad Night Rep from Emery High School: Tyson explained the high school is funding a grad night to encourage seniors to stay safe and away from underage drinking etc. The council agreed to donate $100 per senior. There are 6 seniors. Tara made a motion, Travis seconded. All in attendance agreed. 3. Kristi Rasmussen: Road to be built 100 S and 100 E.: Kurt came to ask about getting a road built. Stoney explained they can put it on the special service district list to be added. His daughter is planning to build a house that way. 4. Citizen Concerns: Dennis Warwood is running for county commissioner. Stoney asked what his feelings are for nuclear power. Dennis explained that he feels the life of the power plants should be extended to keep the plant running to then see where nuclear is. He thinks that there would be a way to add value to coal and ways to diversify. He asked about seeing an increase in tourism. He explained that he investigated YouTube to see how many videos have been posted recently about The Swell. He believes we should find a way to benefit from it, because there is no way to stop it. There are concerns with search and rescue, littering, etc. He explained that the commissioners should explain their Julie voice that she feels Dennis is an arbitrator and a peacemaker. He also explained that local governments are the closest thing to what the founding fathers intended for the country. He wants to work together or 'get out of the way' to let the Towns/Cities do what they need to do. He would be happy to hear any ideas. 5. Increase Charge for Outside Water Connection: Tara made a motion to increase the water rate as discussed. Kendall seconded the motion. 6. Town Employee Report: Kendall explained that they discussed things that need to be done or things that can be done with Tanner. They discussed mowing once a week. The council or maybe a specific member would like to receive a text when something is done. They spoke about gutters and keeping them clean. There is also a hope to get a jump on weeds. There is a broom for the mower to keep weeds cleaned up. Unlocking the dumpsters needs to be done. 7. Recreation Board Report: Tara explained the new floor was approved. It will be $150k. Castledales Easter Egg hunt will be March 27th @ 6pm. The Rec hired a new employee. The floor will be done by graduation. There is a corn hole tournament. 8. CVSSD Board Report: Tabled 9. Beautification Committee Report: Tara asked about doing an easter egg hunt. Travis decided on March 26th @ 5pm. More specifics to come. 10. Board Member Reports/Concerns: Kendall has been trying to make sure the county approves the speed signs. Gabbe wanted to make sure switching to postcard bills for utility payments wouldn't be a problem. Everyone agreed to postcard bills. 11. Review of Past Due Water Bills: Gabbe explained there has been a good number of customers that are paying their bill and only a few she's keeping tabs on their bill more closely. 12. Gabbe's Items -Approval of Minutes and Bills, Review Monthly Financial Statements: Kendall made a motion to pay the bills with the addition of CVSSD. Tara seconded the motion. All in attendance agreed. Tara made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Travis seconded the motion. All in attendance agreed, meeting adjourned. Any other business that may regularly come before the Council. Please call ahead if you need specific accommodation that we can assist you to fully participate at this meeting at 503-442-7459. Dated March 11th, 2024 By: Gabrielle Brotherson - Clerk

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 Delena Fish at 435-381-6108.

Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation

PUBLIC NOTICE: is hereby given that the Elmo Town Council will meet in their regular public session on March 12th at 7:00 p.m. in the Elmo Town Hall, Elmo, Utah. Attendance: Stoney Jensen, Tara Augare, Kendall Christensen, Travis Richardson, Gabbe Brotherson The agenda for the meeting is as follows: Welcome: Stoney welcomed everyone to the meeting and started with the pledge of allegiance. He excused James from the meeting. Tara made a motion to open the public hearing. Kendall seconded. All in attendance agreed. Public Hearing: 1. Land Annexation into Town Limits on 500 East: No one opposed the annexation. 2. Road Annexation on 200 East 300 South. They are still waiting for an update from the lawyer from the League of Towns and Cities. Nothing new to report. Public Meeting: 1. Welcome: Stoney welcomed everyone to the meeting and started with the pledge of allegiance. He excused James from the meeting. 2. Tyson Laws: Grad Night Rep from Emery High School: Tyson explained the high school is funding a grad night to encourage seniors to stay safe and away from underage drinking etc. The council agreed to donate $100 per senior. There are 6 seniors. Tara made a motion, Travis seconded. All in attendance agreed. 3. Kristi Rasmussen: Road to be built 100 S and 100 E.: Kurt came to ask about getting a road built. Stoney explained they can put it on the special service district list to be added. His daughter is planning to build a house that way. 4. Citizen Concerns: Dennis Warwood is running for county commissioner. Stoney asked what his feelings are for nuclear power. Dennis explained that he feels the life of the power plants should be extended to keep the plant running to then see where nuclear is. He thinks that there would be a way to add value to coal and ways to diversify. He asked about seeing an increase in tourism. He explained that he investigated YouTube to see how many videos have been posted recently about The Swell. He believes we should find a way to benefit from it, because there is no way to stop it. There are concerns with search and rescue, littering, etc. He explained that the commissioners should explain their Julie voice that she feels Dennis is an arbitrator and a peacemaker. He also explained that local governments are the closest thing to what the founding fathers intended for the country. He wants to work together or 'get out of the way' to let the Towns/Cities do what they need to do. He would be happy to hear any ideas. 5. Increase Charge for Outside Water Connection: Tara made a motion to increase the water rate as discussed. Kendall seconded the motion. 6. Town Employee Report: Kendall explained that they discussed things that need to be done or things that can be done with Tanner. They discussed mowing once a week. The council or maybe a specific member would like to receive a text when something is done. They spoke about gutters and keeping them clean. There is also a hope to get a jump on weeds. There is a broom for the mower to keep weeds cleaned up. Unlocking the dumpsters needs to be done. 7. Recreation Board Report: Tara explained the new floor was approved. It will be $150k. Castledales Easter Egg hunt will be March 27th @ 6pm. The Rec hired a new employee. The floor will be done by graduation. There is a corn hole tournament. 8. CVSSD Board Report: Tabled 9. Beautification Committee Report: Tara asked about doing an easter egg hunt. Travis decided on March 26th @ 5pm. More specifics to come. 10. Board Member Reports/Concerns: Kendall has been trying to make sure the county approves the speed signs. Gabbe wanted to make sure switching to postcard bills for utility payments wouldn't be a problem. Everyone agreed to postcard bills. 11. Review of Past Due Water Bills: Gabbe explained there has been a good number of customers that are paying their bill and only a few she's keeping tabs on their bill more closely. 12. Gabbe's Items -Approval of Minutes and Bills, Review Monthly Financial Statements: Kendall made a motion to pay the bills with the addition of CVSSD. Tara seconded the motion. All in attendance agreed. Tara made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Travis seconded the motion. All in attendance agreed, meeting adjourned. Any other business that may regularly come before the Council. Please call ahead if you need specific accommodation that we can assist you to fully participate at this meeting at 503-442-7459. Dated March 11th, 2024 By: Gabrielle Brotherson - Clerk

Meeting Information

Meeting Location

75 S 100 E
Elmo, UT 84521
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Delena Fish

Contact Email

delenafish@etv.net

Contact Phone

(435)381-6108

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April 09, 2024 12:45 PM

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