Cleveland Town Council Meeting Pending Minutes April 11, 2024
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, March 14, 2024 at 7:00 pm. In attendance were: Kristen Vose, Chance Thompson, Mayor Preston Wilson, Danae Jensen, and Breann Cowley.
Called to order at 7:04 pm.
Minutes: Breann Cowley made a motion to approve the minutes from March 14, 2024 council meeting. Seconded by Chance Thompson. All were in favor, motion passed.
Public Comments/Questions: None
Item #1 Approve/Deny Resolution for disinterment fees of $5000 for a weekday and $7000 for weekends.
Breann Cowley made a motion to approve the resolution for making disinterment fees for the cemetery. Second by Kristen Vose. All were in favor, resolution passed.
Item #2 Approve/Deny using Hansen Planning Group Rural Community Consultants to update the Town's subdivision code to State Code.
Motion made by Chance Thompson to approve using Hansen Planning Group Rural Community Consultants to update the Town's subdivision code to State Code. Second by Breann Cowley. All were in favor, motion passed.
Item #3 Wayne Pahl will present on BLM Trails Company request.
Wayne Pahl was unable to attend due to illness, so Mayor Wilson explained what he was wanting to present. BLM is closing some roads on Cedar Mountain. There are 3 plans for the closures. The County and the trails riding group would like the Town Board to write a letter endorsing Plan Alternate D by the end of May.
Item #4 Town Cleanup presentation by Liz.
Liz had a handout of what and how the volunteer committee wants to help with cleaning around town. They would like the town to work with them and endorse them as a group. They would like a council person to come to their meetings and take their concerns back to the council. Question about the fundraising part of document raised by Breann Cowley. She asked that it would be helpful if they can come to the council meeting. Liz explained that the people who have come to the meeting do not want to come to council meeting and want a council person to come and take their concerns and problems back to the council. Council does not want volunteer groups do not go on private property.
Item #5 Discuss/Approve/Deny hiring a Code Enforcer.
Mayor asked council if they felt paying a code enforcer $200 was too much or would $100 be better. Do we have to advertise in the paper? Kristen Vose suggested do as on call position and percent of tickets. Want more of animal control. Danae Jensen suggested calling ULCT about Code Enforcer and job description. Another council suggested talking to Elmo about going in on a code enforcer and each paying half. Motion made by Danae Jensen to table this item for next month. Second by Chance Thompson. All were in favor, motion passed.
Item #6 Discuss dollar pay raise for all employees and increasing amount council receives per meeting for next budget year.
Mayor feels that we are the lowest paying out of the towns in Emery County. Would like to work toward upgrading. Would like to give current part-time non-benefited employees a raise of a dollar. Mayor increases to $75 per meeting and Council raises to $40 per meeting. Will have public hearings next month.
Item #7 Approve bills and City Financials for payment.
Motion made by Breann Cowley to approve paying bills and city financials. Seconded by Danae Jensen. Roll Call: Chance Thompson-yes, Mayor Wilson-yes, Kristen Vose-yes, Breann Cowley-yes, Danae Jensen-yes. All were in the affirmative, motion passed.
Item #8 Council Reports.
Chance Thompson: (LEPC): meeting in 2 weeks.
Danae' Jensen: nothing
Preston Wilson: (CVSSD, EMS): I Will be going to post on May 6 and will need a council person to be in charge of council meetings. He will be done Aug 9. That person will need to attend the CVSSD meetings for May, June, and July as well. Danae Jensen voted Kristen Vose to be Mayor Tempore with a second by Breann Cowley. Discussed flowers for planters.
Kristen Vose (Planning and Zoning): need to move council meeting on July 11 to July 1 due to stock show. Planning for Cleveland Days will be moved to July 1. PZ approved 2 building permits.
Breann Cowley (Rec): Rec will give the grill to us and will deliver it. The old Rec floor is being given away. Cornhole Tournament April 26, 27. Birds and Birdies golf May 18. Huntington put cemented Cornhole at Rodeo Grounds.
Item #9 Adjourn Meeting
Kristen Vose made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Danae Jensen. All were in favor. Meeting adjourned @ 8:18 pm.
Nancy Livingston, Clerk
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