Wellington City Council Minutes
Meeting held April 10, 2024
at Wellington City Hall
Located at 150 West Main Street, Wellington, Utah
at 6:00 P.M.
Present: Councilmember Bill Juber, Councilmember Jack Clark, Councilmember Barney Zauss, Mayor Brad Timothy, Councilmember Larry McKinnon, Councilmember Andrew Pehrson
Absent:
City Staff: Rebecca Evans, Tom Kosmack, Kevin Saccomano
Attendees: Shelly McKinnon
Agenda Item #1 Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call, and Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes
At 6:01 pm, Mayor Timothy opened the meeting by stating that everyone was present.
Motion: Councilmember Zauss made a motion to approve the past meeting minutes. Councilmember Pehrson seconded the motion; followed by Councilmember Juber, Councilmember Clark, and Councilmember McKinnon.
Agenda Item #2 Public Comment Period
The Planning and Zoning Chair, Shelly McKinnon attended tonight's meeting and spoke during the public comment period to get some answers regarding what Planning and Zoning does or doesn't do. Councilmember Pehrson asked how many open spots there are, and Shelly explained that there are one, but some vacancies may be coming up as terms are ending. Shelly also explained that Price City waived the term length and votes in a new chair each year. Councilmember Zauss explained that he would like to see a sist down and a clear understanding of the division of tasks between Planning and Zoning and the City Council. Shelly explained that she was upset that the 9 Mile RV Park skipped Planning and Zoning and went straight to the council for approval.
Agenda Item #3 Wellington City Police Department Hiring
The Police Department is feeling the burnout of being short staffed. Barbara is going to look over the budget to see what we can do to get another officer.
Motion:
Agenda Item #4 Wellington City Locks
The locks need to be redone in the building. Rebecca is going to look into the options of getting the locks redone as well as the pricing on some fobs.
Motion:
Agenda Item #5 Wellington City Positive Pay - Zions Bank
There was a discussion about acquiring Positive Pay by Zions Bank to prevent and detect fraud. This is something that
will be further discussed with consultant Barbara.
Motion:
Agenda Item #6 Wellington City One Year Prioritization List - Todd Thorne
Todd Thorne at the county is needing to meet with the cities to discuss the possible CIB loans for the future.
Councilmember McKinnon is going to join Rebecca in this meeting with Mr. Thorne.
Motion:
Agenda Item #7 County Hazard Plan - Nicole Oveson
Nicole will meet with the Mayor to discuss what needs to be done to complete the missing pieces that the county is
requiring.
Motion:
Agenda Item #8 Rocky Mountain Power Franchise Agreement
Councilmember McKinnon spoke with the folks at Rock Mountain Power and explained that the 20-year contract is what
we have agreed on in the past and that the length of the contract is negotiable. Councilmember McKinnon doesn't see
why there should be a change in the length.
Motion: Councilmember McKinnon made a motion to accept the Rocky Mountain Power Franchise Agreement. Councilmember Juber seconded the motion; followed by Councilmember Pehrson, Councilmember Clark, and Councilmember Zauss.
Agenda Item #9 Kennel License Ordinance
This topic has been tabled until the next meeting.
Motion:
Agenda Item #10 Credit Card Policy
This topic has been tabled until the next meeting.
Motion:
Agenda Item #11 Personnel Policy
This topic has been tabled until the next meeting.
Motion:
Agenda Item #12 Unfinished Business
Agenda Item #13 Councilmember Reports
Agenda Item #14 Possible Executive Session to Discuss the Character, Professional Competence, or Physical or Mental Health of an Individual.
Adjourn
Motion: Councilmember Clark made a motion to adjourn. Councilmember Pehrson seconded the motion, followed by Councilmember Juber, Councilmember McKinnon and Councilmember Zauss.
Meeting adjourned at 7:12pm
Next meeting will be April 24, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. at the Wellington City Hall.
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