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Wellington

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Wellington City Council

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Wellington City Council Meeting Minutes

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Business

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Event Start Date & Time

November 13, 2024 06:00 PM

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Wellington City Council Minutes Meeting held November 13, 2024 at Wellington City Hall Located at 150 West Main Street, Wellington, Utah at 6:00 P.M. Present: Councilmember Bill Juber, Councilmember Barney Zauss, Councilmember Larry McKinnon, Mayor Jack Clark, Councilmember Thayn, Councilmember Monson Absent: City Staff: Rebecca Evans, Nicole Oveson, June Rich, Tom Kosmack Attendees: Barbara Clendennen, Brittnie Anderson, George Anderson, Jonathan Grasso, Nathan Larsen, Seth Wells, Becky Clegg, Anthony Powell Agenda Item #1 Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call, and Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes At 6:00 pm, Mayor Clark opened the meeting stating that everyone was present. Motion: Councilmember Zauss made a motion to approve the past meeting minutes. Councilmember McKinnon seconded the motion; followed by Councilmember Juber. Agenda Item #2 Public Comment Period Agenda Item #3 Swearing in new council members City Recorder Rebecca Evans swore in Bryan Thayn and Kyle Monson for their new councilmember positions. Motion: Agenda Item #4 Employee Status Change - Candidate to Probationary Firefighter - Jonathan Grasso Chief Anderson requested to move Jonathan Grasso from candidate to probationary volunteer firefighter. Motion: Councilmember Zauss made a motion to change Jonathan Grasso's employment status from candidate to probationary volunteer firefighter. Councilmember McKinnon seconded the motion; followed by Councilmember Juber, Councilmember Monson and Councilmember Thayn. Agenda Item #5 Employee Status Change - Candidate to Probationary Firefighter - Nathan Carlson Chief Anderson requested to move Nathan Carlson from candidate to probationary volunteer firefighter. Motion: Councilmember Monson made a motion to change Nathan Carlson's employment status from candidate to probationary volunteer firefighter. Councilmember Zauss seconded the motion; followed by Councilmember Juber, Councilmember McKinnon and Councilmember Thayn. Agenda Item # 6 Employee Status Change - Candidate to Probationary Firefighter - Seth Wells Chief Anderson requested to move Seth Wells from candidate to probationary volunteer firefighter. Motion: Councilmember Thayn made a motion to change Seth Wells' employment status from candidate to probationary volunteer firefighter. Councilmember Juber seconded the motion; followed by Councilmember Monson, Councilmember McKinnon and Councilmember Zauss. Agenda Item #7 Fire Department - Jr. Firefighter Program Proposal Chief Anderson would like to see a Jr Firefighter Program at the Wellington City Fire Department. He states that the individuals would be under the age of 18 and have parental permission. They would also be involved in training, but not respond to calls. The council would like to see a policy sent off to the attorney to ensure all bases are covered. Motion: Agenda Item #8 Nicole Oveson - Hillcrest Secondary Meters Nicole Oveson stated that on Hillcrest, there are currently 71 active connections. Councilman Monson stated that he wanted to meet with June to see if the pump has a recycle pressure shut off and follow up with the council the next meeting. Motion: Agenda Item #9 Nicole Oveson - Grant for Wellington City Park Nicole Oveson mentions that there is a grant for the City Park that opens in January and asked if that was something the council would like to pursue. Mayor Clark said he felt like the city should proceed. Councilman Clark Monson said it would be a waste of time if the city doesn't keep up the park. The council likes the idea, and Nicole will work with Christine Watkins to get the ball rolling. Motion: Agenda Item #10 Daniel Jensen - Subdivision Code Update Daniel Jensen with Sunrise Engineering stated that the state has made updates to the code regarding processes. The subdivision code is an administrative process not a legislative process thus making it a planning and zoning topic and not a city council one. Mr. Jensen would like to have a special meeting held with both council and planning and zoning on November 18th. Rebecca will get that special meeting posted. Motion: Agenda Item #11 2025 Council Meeting Dates The meetings the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas will be held on Tuesday instead of Wednesday. Motion: Agenda Item #12 Holiday Business Hours The holiday closures for Wellington City Hall will be as follows. November 29. Half day December 24, closed December 25, 26, 27. Motion: Councilmember Zauss made a motion to have City Hall be half day December 24 as well as be closed to the public on December 26th and 27th with any time not covered by a federal holiday will be submitted as vacation time. Councilmember Juber seconded the motion; followed by Councilmember Monson, Councilmember McKinnon and Councilmember Thayn. Agenda Item #13 Employee Christmas Bonus The council would like to leave the employee Christmas bonus that was given last year as that was what was budgeted for. Motion: Agenda Item #14 Water Project Update Nicole stated that there were 13 items left on the punch list. There are also 7 meters that need to be replaced. The asphalt will be completed in the spring. Mario with Sunrise reached out to Nicole to follow up on the meter completions. Motion: Agenda Item #15 UDOT Highway Signs Chief Kosmack would like three additional signs to help regulate speed. The cost is $6,500 apiece and UDOT states they would pay half the cost. Mayor Clark has a meeting with UDOT on December 2nd and has asked Councilmember Zauss to attend with him to see what can be done for more funding on their part. Motion: Agenda Item #16 Fire Department Pay Chief Anderson and Mayor feel as if the pay should be more frequent than twice a year as well as increased. There needs to be some incentive for folks to apply to Wellington Fire Department while other departments offer more. Motion: Councilmember Zauss made a motion to increase the fire department budget by $10,000 to a total of $45,000 in the wage column for the year. Councilmember Monson seconded the motion; followed by Councilmember Juber, Councilmember McKinnon and Councilmember Thayn. Agenda Item #17 City Hall Building Concerns After the mold testing, it was confirmed that there are trouble spots in the building. The people stated that a medical grade air filter will help combat against the issues. The council spoke about sealing off the old part of the building. Councilman McKinnon asked if this was an acceptable solution until we get a new building or if the city should still inquire about a new building. He also stated that he would like the city to continue to consider new workspaces while counting on the air purifier and the sealing of the old building. Motion: Agenda Item #18 New Building Update Councilman McKinnon spoke with Wyatt Hansen with Jones and DeMille and was advised that it would be best to get the mold and asbestos testing done right away so the numbers could be gathered for the abatement. There was a quote from Jones and DeMille that it would be around $10,000 to do asbestos testing. It is advised to save money on it now and build that cost into the grant. It will still be another four weeks before we can see a design on paper for the new building. Things are still on schedule to submit a plan to the CIB in March. Motion: Agenda Item #19 Planning and Zoning Updates Barbara Clendennen stated that there need to be alternates on the commission so there can always be a quorum when there is an absence. Councilman McKinnon states that he feels like the commission is finally getting their feet beneath them. Motion: Agenda Item #20 Councilmember Reports Councilmember Zauss went to a weeklong PRWID seminar. States that we are in good shape water wise. Councilmember McKinnon previously put in his resignation but is happy to stay on board until his seat is filled. Motion: Agenda Item #21 Unfinished Business Motion: Agenda Item #22 Possible Closed Session to Discuss the Character, Professional Competence, or Physical or Mental Health of an Individual. Motion: Adjourn Motion: Councilmember Zauss made a motion to adjourn. Councilmember Monson seconded the motion, followed by Councilmember Juber, Councilmember McKinnon and Councilmember Thayn Meeting adjourned at 8:45pm Next meeting will be November 26, 2024, at 6:00 P.M. at the Wellington City Hall.

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Meeting Information

Meeting Location

150 W MAIN
WELLINGTON, UT 84542
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Contact Name

Julie Kilgrow

Contact Email

recorder@wellingtonutah.gov

Contact Phone

435-355-7850

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November 27, 2024 09:53 AM

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November 27, 2024 09:53 AM

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