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February 19, 2008
MINUTES OF MILFORD CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MILFORD CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
26 SOUTH 100 WEST, MILFORD, UTAH
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2008 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, Troy Netto, Bryan Sherwood, and Russell Smith, City Manager Nedra Kennedy, City Leadman Ben Stewart, City Recorder Monica Seifers, City Treasurer and Zoning Administrator Makayla Bealer, City Engineer April McKeon, and City Attorney Leo Kanell.
Absent: Council Member Nolan Davis – Excused, Foreman Tom Bradshaw – Excused.
Visitors: Kelly Thompson – Golf Course Land Use.
RECOGNITION AND RESPONSE TO VISITORS RELATING TO CITY BUSINESS
Trent and Kelly Thompson – Golf Course Land Use
Kelly Thompson, resident at 863 West 900 South, approached the Council regarding the use or potential ownership of the strip of land behind their property, which abuts the golf course. The Thompson’s are requesting the Council consider either selling the property or arranging an agreement to allow them to make improvements to the property, to include installation and maintenance of trees. Council Member Troy Netto stated suggested an agreement for use stating he did not want to sell the land. Council Member Bryan Sherwood added that the agreement should include that no structures be permitted on the land and such agreement should be available to all property owners abutting the golf course property. Council Member Netto suggested a written agreement to allow the use of the property with the Thompson’s providing maintenance of the property and clarifying that permanent structures are prohibited. Mrs. Thompson also asked the Council if they could plant up to 100 trees to the southwest of their property to help break the wind stating that if they needed to be removed in the future, the Thompson’s would be responsible for the removal. The Council asked Attorney Kanell to draft a land use agreement.
CONSENT ISSUES
MOTION: Council Member Russell Smith moved to approve the consent issues including the bills and payroll, Minutes of February 5, 2008 Public Hearing and Regular Meeting and Financial Report January 2008. Motion seconded by Council Member Bryan Sherwood and carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Acquisition of Property for Addition to Sewer Lagoons
Tabled until next meeting to allow Foreman Bradshaw to participate.
Appointment to Board of Adjustments
MOTION: Council Member Cullen Carter moved to authorize the appointment of Lee Rousseau to the Board of Adjustments. Motion seconded by Council Member Troy Netto and carried unanimously.
Applications for Lifeguards
MOTION: Council Member Cullen Carter moved to approve the hire of Karlee Pearson and Kirsten Johnson for lifeguards and extend the application deadline until the positions are filled. Motion seconded by Council Member Troy Netto and carried unanimously.
Review of Sewer Rates
Council reviewed information for the proposed sewer rate increase. Although the city has significantly reduced expenses in the sewer fund, the fund continues to trend negatively and will continue to do so with increasing operating costs. After discussion and careful consideration the Council proposed a $10 increase per connection for all rates was necessary to stimulate the sewer fund. The public hearing will be scheduled for March 4.
OLD BUSINESS
Golf Course Property Quit Claim Deed
Tabled for future meeting.
REPORTS AND COMMENTS
· City Attorney Kanell has been following recent water legislation. The initial draft of HB 51 defined reasonable future use, the third revision exempts municipalities.
· City Manager Nedra Kennedy asked the Council to consider allowing the crew to enclose the stage area. It was recommended that the curtains be removed and the stage be enclosed to serve as additional storage.
· Council Member Cullen Carter asked for an update on the crossing guard situation. City Manager Nedra Kennedy has emphasized the elementary school crossing and is advertising for a second crossing guard.
ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:17 pm.
CITY OF MILFORD
Date Approved: March 19, 2008
As Recorded By: Monica D. Seifers, City Recorder
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