PANGUITCH CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
PANGUITCH CITY OFFICE
CONFERENCE ROOM, 25 S 200 E
PANGUITCH, UTAH 84759
OCTOBER 22, 2024, 5:30 PM
Those present at the City Council meeting were Mayor Pro tem Paul Dastrup, City Manager Mat Houston, City Recorder Tyrissa Howell, City Attorney Barry Huntington, and Council Members Cindy Stewart, Mike Sarles, Tracy Wright, and David Dodds. Mayor Kim Soper was attendance by phone.
Others present were Kaden Figgins, Beth Ryan, and Julie Bishop.
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m.
OPENING CEREMONY
Tracy Wright conducted the opening ceremony.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Mike Sarles moved, seconded by Cindy Stewart to adopt the agenda. The motion passed with all in favor.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Tracy Wright moved, seconded by Mike Sarles to approve the minutes with correction. The motion passed with all in favor.
BUSINESS LICENSE - STEPH'S MASSAGE @ 202 E 765 S SAGEWOOD CIRCLE
Cindy Stewart moved, seconded by Mike Sarles to approve the business license for Steph's Massage. The motion passed with all in favor.
LOCAL CONSENT - JOE'S MAIN STREET MARKET
Tracy Wright moved, seconded by Cindy Stewart to approve the local consent for Joe's Main Street Market. The motion passed with all in favor.
BUDGET UPDATE/ACCOUNTS PAYABLE APPROVAL
City Treasurer Carla Farnsworth reviewed the budget with the City Council. The Sewer Fund expenditures are at 51%. In the General Fund revenue is at 12 % and Expenditures are at 15%. In the Water Fund revenues are at 33% and expenditures are at 34%. Carla stated that the first payment has been made on the new firetruck.
Mike Sarles moved, seconded by Tracy Wright to approve the budget and the expenditures as presented. The motion passed with all in favor.
BIDS - ANIMAL CONTROL FACILITY
There were not any bids received on the animal control facility.
Cindy Stewart moved, seconded by David Dodds to put the project out to bid again. The motion passed with all in favor.
CODE AND ORDINANCE REVIEW - KADEN FIGGINS
Kaden Figgins discussed with the City Council what changes they would like made to the municipal code. Because of the cost of the project, the project will have to go out to bid.
ORDINANCE 2024-3 SHORT TERM RENTAL MORATORIUM
A Public Hearing will be placed on the next agenda to give the public the opportunity to discuss a moratorium on all new short term rentals.
NEW YEARS EVE/YEAR END PARTY
After some discussion, the City Council decided to move the party to New Year's Eve.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Crosswalk - There have been complaints from business owners about the crosswalk by the high school and middle school on Highway 89. Because it is a highway UDOT will have to approve any changes made.
Airport - The runway project at the airport is finished. There are some runway lights that need repair.
Football - The School Board approved a high school football program. Garfield County donated $5000 to the youth football program.
Softball Field - The backstop isn't completed on the softball field.
BIC building - The company testing at the BIC building has begun gathering information on the building.
Marylin Bulkley Memorial Park - Council Member Paul Dastrup stated he would like the council to discuss how much time and money they would like to invest into the Marilyn Bulkley Park. The park is in need of maintenance, improvements and signage.
ADJOURNMENT
David Dodds moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:55 PM.
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Paul Dastrup, Mayor Pro Tem Tyrissa Howell, City Recorder
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The City of Panguitch will make efforts to provide reasonable accommodations to disabled members of the public in accessing City programs. Please contact Lori Talbot Panguitch City office at least 24 hours in advance if you have special needs.
Anyone who wishes to offer a prayer or thought in the opening ceremony at City Council is welcome to do so by calling City Manager Lori Talbot at 435-676-8585 to schedule an appointment.
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