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April 1, 2008
MINUTES OF MILFORD CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MILFORD CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
26 SOUTH 100 WEST, MILFORD, UTAH
TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 2008 7:00 PM
MOTION: Council Member Cullen Carter moved to appoint Troy Netto as Mayor Pro Tem in Mayor Eugene Mayer’s absence. Motion seconded by Council Member Bryan Sherwood.
Mayor Pro Tem Troy Netto called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
MAYOR’S WELCOME AND ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Pro Tem Troy Netto, Council Members Cullen Carter, Bryan Sherwood, and Russell Smith, City Manager Nedra Kennedy, City Foreman Tom Bradshaw, City Recorder Monica Seifers, City Treasurer and Zoning Administrator Makayla Bealer, City Attorney Leo Kanell, and City Engineer April McKeon
Absent: Mayor Eugene H. Mayer, and Council Member Nolan Davis – Excused.
Visitors: Jeramie McDermott – Little League Concessions; Noel DeGaetano and Bert Stratton – Golf Course Property Exchange; Sarah Wray – General Interest;
RECOGNITION AND RESPONSE TO VISITORS RELATING TO CITY BUSINESS
Jeramie McDermott – Little League Concessions
Foreman Tom Bradshaw reported that several improvements had been made to the concession stand and it was deep cleaned over the winter citing that it should be left clean at the end of the season. Mayor Pro Tem Netto suggested having a city representative and the Little League President inspect the stand preseason and postseason. City Manager Nedra Kennedy explained that the crew has spent many hours cleaning and improving the building and would like all users to keep it in good repair and clean. Additionally, there was concern last year that there were no concessions for the Adult Softball program. Mr. McDermott replied that there was not enough support from that particular program to keep the concessions open; he suggested that if they had a schedule perhaps other games could be scheduled at the same time. City Manager Nedra Kennedy will schedule a walk through inspection with Mr. McDermott.
Jeramie McDermott left the meeting at approximately 7:09 pm
Noel DeGaetano – Golf Course Property Exchange
Noel DeGaetano was in attendance representing Bert Stratton on the proposed property exchange. The legal description has changed, the parcels now are equal in square footage. New deeds will need to be issued by Mike Dalton.
MOTION: Council Member Bryan Sherwood moved to authorize the Mayor and Recorder to sign the deed transferring the property and to accept the deed transferring the property to the City, contingent upon City Engineer April McKeon reviewing and approving the map and legal description, and correction of the deeds.
Noel DeGaetano and Bert Stratton left the meeting at approximately 7:20 pm
CONSENT ISSUES
MOTION: Council Member Cullen Carter moved to approve the consent issues including the bills and payroll and Minutes of March 18, 2008 Public Hearing and Regular Meeting. Motion seconded by Council Member Bryan Sherwood and carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Purchase of Reel for Fairway Mower (Golf Course)
MOTION: Council Member Cullen Carter moved to approve the purchase of the Reel for the Fairway Mower. Motion was seconded by Council Member Russell Smith and carried unanimously.
Appointment of Property Maintenance Inspector
Beaver County Building Inspector Craig Davis has recommended that Makayla Bealer, Milford City Zoning Administrator, be appointed Property Maintenance Inspector in accordance with the International Property Maintenance Code.
MOTION: Council Member Russell Smith moved to appoint Makayla Bealer as the Property Maintenance Inspector for Milford City. Motion seconded by Council Member Bryan Sherwood and carried unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
Golf Course Property Quit Claim Deed
City Manager Kennedy will contact Mike Dalton regarding the correction of the deeds.
ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTIONS
Resolution 2-2008 “Municipal Wastewater Planning Report”
City Manager Nedra Kennedy explained this resolution was a testing mechanism the city participates in annually and must adopt a resolution for submittal to the state. Foreman Bradshaw added it assisted in obtaining funding for sewer projects.
MOTION: Council Member Cullen Carter moved to adopt Resolution 2-2008 “Municipal Wastewater Planning Report”. Motion seconded by Council Member Bryan Sherwood. Roll Call votes: Cullen Carter - Yes, Russell Smith - Yes, Bryan Sherwood – Yes.
Ordinance 5-2008 “Meeting Time and Place”
Mayor Pro Tem Netto inquired if meeting once per month would meet the requirements of the community and the consent issues. City Manager Nedra Kennedy replied that one meeting per month would be sufficient. A second concern was not having a quorum for the one meeting. City Manager Nedra Kennedy explained that if the Council went to one meeting per month it would have to be a priority to attend that meeting. Council Member Russell Smith stated that there might be times when there are conflicts that cannot be worked out. City Manager Nedra Kennedy explained that there is a lot of work put into noticing the meetings and preparing council packets, likewise, it also takes a lot of time to cancel a meeting. It would be helpful if members could contact staff prior to the packets being prepared and posting of the agenda. Council Member Bryan Sherwood added that it is frustrating to work personal schedules around the meetings just to end up canceling at last minute for lack of a quorum. Mayor Pro Tem Netto suggested that the members contact staff by Thursday morning to determine availability of a quorum prior to the packets being prepared and agendas being posted.
MOTION: Council Member Bryan Sherwood moved to adopt Ordinance 5-2008 “Meeting Time and Place”. Motion seconded by Council Member Cullen Carter. Roll Call Votes: Cullen Carter – Yes; Russell Smith – Yes, Bryan Sherwood - Yes.
REPORTS AND COMMENTS
• City Engineer April McKeon reported the service district had signed the contract for the new hospital and presented the Council with the hospital site plan. The Long Term Care rooms will face east offering the residents a view of the Mineral Mountains and the if additional rooms are needed in the future there is the option of expanding to the north. There is also room for adding an operating room if required. Construction should begin in June 2008 with completion expected within one year. Mrs. McKeon inquired if the city was interested in using the current clinic for library space. Attorney Kanell explained there was outstanding debt against the property that would have to be considered. It was suggested that the Council revisit the issue in a future meeting.
• City Foreman Tom Bradshaw reported that Bob Thompson would be offering fifteen acres of property to be purchased by the City for future sewer lagoon placement.
• City Manager Nedra Kennedy prepared a notice of surplus property call for bids requesting Council review the notice and advise her of any changes. The deadline will be set for the May meeting. Council Member Bryan Sherwood asked if the property was staked for potential bidders. Foreman Bradshaw reported that the stakes were removed.
• City Recorder Monica Seifers presented members with a parliamentary procedure packet for review.
• Council Member Cullen Carter commended Foreman Bradshaw and the city crew for their efforts throughout the city, stating that the recreation complex and parks are in fine shape.
• Zoning Administrator Makayla Bealer reported that six buildings have been condemned in the city with one building having been demolished. All property owners must comply by April 15, 2008. City Manager Nedra Kennedy added that Fire Chief Les Whitney and Building Inspector Craig Davis have been working well with the city staff.
• Council Member Bryan Sherwood reported an apparent problem with concrete crumbling along Center Street. Makayla Bealer reported local contractors would be sent letters with the construction standards enclosed. City Manager Nedra Kennedy added that the concrete companies should be advised not to dump their excess material.
• Council Member Bryan Sherwood would like to see the council review the golf course properties abutting the residences along 900 South and 700 West to determine whether it should be leased or sold.
• Mayor Pro Tem Netto asked Foreman Bradshaw about road signs for the new intersection at Highway 21 and Route 129 (M & M Road). Foreman Bradshaw has ordered signs for Heritage Drive, Sixth South, 200 East, 300 East, 500 East, and Industrial Park Loop. Heritage Plastics will be responsible for any private signs required for their business and the county should place signs for the new intersection.
ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:13 pm.
CITY OF MILFORD
Date Approved: April 15, 2008
As Recorded By: Monica D. Seifers, City Recorder
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