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December 18, 2007
MINUTES OF MILFORD CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MILFORD CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
26 SOUTH 100 WEST, MILFORD, UTAH
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2007 7:00 PM
Mayor Eugene H. Mayer called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
MAYOR’S WELCOME AND ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Eugene H. Mayer, Council Members Cullen Carter, Nolan Davis, Troy Netto, Bryan Sherwood, and Russell Smith, City Manager Nedra Kennedy, City Foreman Tom Bradshaw, City Treasurer and Zoning Administrator Makayla Bealer, and City Attorney Leo Kanell
Absent: City Recorder Monica Seifers and City Engineer April McKeon
Visitors: Greg Barton – Transfer of Television Franchise; Ken Hinton – Presentation of Audit; Bill and Sarah Wray – General Interest; Randon Rose, Kyle Halverson, Jake Wright, Jesse Wright, Karlee Pearson, Stacie Nelson, and Lupe Patino – Observation for School
RECOGNITION AND RESPONSE TO VISITORS RELATING TO CITY BUSINESS
Ken Hinton – Presentation of Audit
Mr. Hinton presented the Audit for Fiscal Year 2006-2007. Total Assets decreased from the prior year, caused mostly by depreciation of Capital Assets. Restricted Cash increased while Unrestricted Cash decreased, resulting in an overall increase in Total Cash of approximately $23,000.
Overall, the City is in a good financial position, however there are concerns in the Airport Fund. For the first time ever the Gross Profit was negative; this should never occur. Operating Costs increased substantially due to the runway improvement project. The Airport experienced a record Net Loss.
The Sewer Fund Operating Revenue trend line appears to be in good shape, however, the net income after transfers results in a net loss, therefore there are considerations to be made. Total Cash has been decreasing rapidly since 2002; Unrestricted Cash went off the charts in the negative this past year. This indicates that the one dollar per account increase to the sewer fund a few years ago was not enough. The sewer fund is in trouble financially and a rate increase is necessary for correction.
There have been two strong years of revenue growth in the Water Fund and a net income for the first time in five years. Total Cash increased by $47,000 during the year; unrestricted cash is not as strong, the balance has improved but is still negative. The rate increase two years ago appears to have made it possible to turn the fund in the right direction.
Mr. Hinton explained the newly issued Statement on Auditing Standards #112. He stated that he did not recommend Milford City hire a Certified Public Accountant explaining that he could not see how doing so would help. However, the auditors are required to give a finding to municipalities if they find a journal entry that is material in nature. Mr. Hinton explained that even larger cities with competent CPA’s receive the same finding.
Mr. Hinton presented the Council with the proposal to retain Hinton Burdick for the Fiscal Year 2007-2008.
MOTION: Council Member Nolan Davis moved to retain Hinton Burdick as the Auditor for Milford City for the 2007-2008 Fiscal Year. Motion seconded by Council Member Cullen Carter and carried unanimously.
Shane Baggs – Precis Communications Transfer of Television Franchise
Greg Barton, representing South Central Communications, explained that SCC would be taking over the Cable Television System currently under the direction of Precis Communications.
Milford City Council Minutes December 18, 2007 Page 2 of 2
Resolution 7-2007 “Approving Transfer of Television Franchise”
MOTION: Council Member Cullen Carter moved to adopt Resolution 7-2007 Approving the Transfer of Television Franchise from Precis Communications to South Central Communications. Motion seconded by Bryan Sherwood and carried unanimously.
CONSENT ISSUES
MOTION: Council Member Russell Smith moved to approve the consent issues including the bills and payroll, Minutes of December 4, 2007 Regular Meeting and Financial Report November 2007. Motion seconded by Council Member Nolan Davis and carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Appointments to Milford City Planning and Zoning Commission
MOTION: Council Member Russell Smith moved to approve the appointment of Malina Stewart and Lisa Carter to the Milford City Planning and Zoning Commission. Motion seconded by Council Member Cullen Carter and carried unanimously.
Appointments to Milford City Planning and Zoning Commission
MOTION: Council Member Cullen Carter moved to approve the appointment of John Carter to Beaver County Waste Management Service District #5. Motion seconded by Council Member Nolan Davis and carried unanimously.
Quit Claim Deeds – Golf Course Property Exchange
City Manager Nedra Kennedy explained that the deeds were not received from the title company. Attorney Kanell explained a new law regarding disposal of real property. A public hearing is required whenever real property is being disposed. He recommended the City hold a public hearing any time more than a quarter acre of property or a parcel of property valued over $20,000 will be disposed by sale or exchange.
REPORT & COMMENTS
· City Foreman Bradshaw reported the crew has assisted Lost and Found Youth Academy with the operation of their coal furnace. Council Member Cullen Carter added that the owners are considering changing to a natural gas heating system.
· City Manager Kennedy provided a report of SID accounts on the Lewis Addition. The City has been covering the bond payments because the payments have not been made. City Manager Nedra Kennedy has provided notice to the property owners that are past due notifying them that the full amount is due next year. Council Member Netto suggested the Council review the SID Ordinance for Lewis Addition for better understanding.
· Council addressed the concerns presented by the Auditors report. City Manager Nedra Kennedy suggested holding a work meeting to discuss the airport and sewer funds.
ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:05 pm.
CITY OF MILFORD
Date Approved: February 5, 2008
As Recorded By: Monica D. Seifers
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