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July 3, 2007 Regular Meeting
MINUTES OF MILFORD CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MILFORD CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
26 SOUTH 100 WEST, MILFORD, UTAH
TUESDAY, JULY 3, 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 Troy Netto, Bryan Sherwood, and Russell Smith, City Manager Nedra Kennedy, City Recorder Monica Seifers, City Treasurer Arden Fowles, City Engineer April McKeon, and City Attorney Leo Kanell.
Absent: Council Members Cullen Carter and Nolan Davis, and Foreman Tom Bradshaw.
Visitors: Rob Adams, Roger Black, John Park, Norm Dahle – UTOPIA / Economic Development Update; William and Sarah Wray – General Update.
RECOGNITION AND RESPONSE TO VISITORS RELATING TO CITY BUSINESS
Rob Adams – Economic Development Update
Rob Adams reported on concerns with Rocky Mountain Power. He had scheduled a few weeks ago a site visit with a prospective industry interested in locating in Milford but it was sidelined by a communication from Rocky Mountain Power stating that when the mining company and plastics factory go on line there would be no more power available for industry. There are already problems with brown outs when Circle Four’s Feed Mill goes online in the evenings. Mr. Adams has been communicating with people in Salt Lake City and has been told that the line that goes from the Milford South substation to Blundell is a 138 kb line which is operating at 46 kb, part of the reason for that is the Milford Substation needs to be upgraded with new transformers. His contact is in the midst of putting a proposal together for the upgrade. He asked if the upgrade would solve the problem, to which she replied no. The line from Fort Cameron to Milford, or the line from Cove Fort to Milford, would have to be upgraded as well.
Mr. Adams suggested that the city encourage people to contact Rocky Mountain Power when there are brown outs, flickering, or blackouts. Mayor Mayer asked Mr. Adams if the power company was required to record data of when the power goes out or there are problems. Mr. Adams has received a condescending attitude from Rocky Mountain Power when trying to deal with it and recommended keeping record of problems incurred with the power supply.
Council Member Sherwood asked if it would be feasible for Milford City to look at purchasing wind power from the windmill project. Rob Adams explained that the windmills going in would be generating power to be transmitted to IBP; they don’t have any plans of turning the grid on. If the transmission into and out of Milford was adequate it would be a possibility, but they currently do not have capacity. Council Member Sherwood asked if the city could place wind towers on Baldy Hill and provide municipal power. Mr. Adams explained the operations of wind power stating that it is not always reliable power, but he would entertain the idea of researching it further. A large issue is that Milford City currently does not own a distribution line in Milford; this is something that would need to be explored. Attorney Kanell felt it would be a good business venture. Mr. Adams informed the council he was concerned with the power issue; industries centering on the rail system tend to be high power users. If the power is not available it will have an affect on industrial growth. He encouraged the City Council to look into purchasing their own distribution system.
Rob Adams introduced Norm Dahle with Mount Holly Development. Mr. Dahle explained that for over 37 years the previous resort owners have failed in providing a strong recreational background. There have been several millions of dollars go toward trying to promote the resort. Mr. Dahle is working with the current property owners explaining that they have been working with the county regarding a development agreement, which has resulted in speculations. The agreement gave the developers density and use only, they are not taking water from any other users. He explained that condominiums, mountain homes, and estate lots would be offered in the development. He further explained there would be an 18-hole golf course, which Jack Nicklaus has selected to be included in the Jack Nicklaus Club. The development will require infrastructure. They are constructing an 8 million dollar waste treatment plant that would recycle used water to a higher grade of water than what comes from a municipal plant. The clean water would be reintroduced into the subsurface eliminating discharge into the rivers and other water sources. He stated that the concerns with the water were understood and he made assurance that the developers had the water rights required by the development. He added that 60% of the water used would be reintroduced through the waste treatment system. Mr. Dahle also explained that they anticipated building and equipping a fire station to provide fire protection to the development.
John Park and Roger Black – UTOPIA
John Park introduced UTOPIA as a government entity that is working closely with the Mt. Holly development. He explained the service offered by UTOPIA is 10 times faster than a T-I Line and offers unlimited capacity that is scaleable for business, industrial, and residential.
Roger Black explained that while many cities have gotten involved in the industry, it has not been without controversy. Things the city should consider: Do the citizen’s really need broadband, is it essential? If not, the discussion should end. If yes, the next question is do the current services satisfy our need? Speed and bandwidth are essential. Can we respect the private market place to meet our need? The answer in smaller communities is probably not. Is there a responsible business case? It depends, stand-alone probably not, but combined efforts will make it work. Mayor Mayer asked City Manager Nedra Kennedy what she thought about the possibility of providing fiber optics to the residents. She stated she felt it would be good for the community. Attorney Kanell asked for financial information. Mr. Black explained that member cities have not entered with the expectation of raising revenues, but to sustain itself while providing services to the citizen’s. Revenues come from providers through franchise fees and use fees. Council member Sherwood was concerned with digging streets for burial of the fiber optic line. Mr. Black and Mr. Park explained they could be installed overhead on poles as well. Mr. Black informed the members that there were steps that should be taken by the city to ensure that this was congruent with the city’s plans. Council Member Bryan Sherwood asked what the advantage was with going wireless. Mr. Black explained that fiber optic users are guaranteed a dedicated connection. Wireless is only wireless to the nearest antenna, the more fiber, the better the wireless service would be; the capacity is limited however. Council Member Bryan Sherwood would like to investigate it further and see if the local industries would be interested as well as the citizens.
Mr. Adams reiterated that the technology is integral to the infrastructure required to gain industrial growth in the area. There is a possibility that Beaver County could get fiber optics before Cedar City. It is a reality that industry will not want to locate and invest in the community with limited infrastructure; obviously having fiber optics available would help in attracting industry. Mr. Black provided the Council with handouts containing more information.
Kevin DeMille – Fox Hollow Subdivision Review Phase I
April McKeon, City Engineer, presented the Council with the proposed Phase I of Fox Hollow Development. Council discussed the sewer; the agreement must be amended to specify the requirements of the sewer. Mrs. McKeon suggested naming this portion Phase I-A adding that it would include 75 lots.
MOTION: Council Member Bryan Sherwood moved to approve Phase 1-A of Fox Hollow on the condition of the improvements to the sewer line along 900 South being included in the agreement or both parties signing an amendment. Motion seconded by Council Member Russell Smith and carried unanimously.
CONSENT ISSUES
Council Member Bryan Sherwood asked if the new pool manager was aware of the costs associated with heating the pool. City Manager Nedra Kennedy will discuss it with the pool manager.
MOTION: Council Member Troy Netto moved to approve the consent issues including the bills and payroll, Minutes of June 19, 2007 Budget Hearing, and Minutes of June 19, 2007 Regular Meeting. Motion seconded by Council Member Russell Smith and carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Appointment of Jeff Davis to Beautification Board
MOTION: Council Member Russell Smith moved to appoint Jeff Davis as recommended by the Beautification Board. Motion seconded by Council Member Bryan Sherwood and carried unanimously.
Street Lighting Agreement – Frisco Heights
City Manager Kennedy explained that Stanley Dalton has to pay for the installation of the streetlights for the new development and the City will take responsibility of the utility bill after they are installed.
MOTION: Council Member Troy Netto moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the Street Lighting Agreement for Frisco Heights. Motion seconded by Council Member Bryan Sherwood and carried unanimously.
Bid for Main Street Property
A bid was received from Dolly Turner on the Jetta Davies property on Main Street. Mayor Eugene Mayer opened the bid, informing the Council that it was for the minimum bid amount. Ms. Davies will be offered the first right of refusal.
MOTION: Council Member Troy Netto moved to accept the bid and authorize the city manager to extend first right of refusal to Jetta Davies. Motion seconded by Council Member Russell Smith and carried unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
Golf Cart Route
OHV and Golf Cart Route are two different issues. City Manager Nedra Kennedy stated that Council Member Nolan Davis was informed that golf carts were not allowed on city streets. Council members discussed the code with Attorney Kanell. Council Member Bryan Sherwood reiterated that no person under the age of 16 should be allowed to operate any vehicles on city streets.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
· Ordinance 6-2007 “Animal Control”
· Ordinance 7-2007 “Compensation and Salaries”
· Ordinance 8-2007 “Off-Highway Vehicles” – DRAFT for Review
MOTION: Council Member Russell Smith moved to accept Ordinance 6-2007 “Animal Control” and Ordinance 7-2007 “Compensation and Salaries”. Motion seconded by Council Member Bryan Sherwood. Roll call votes were: Council Member Troy Netto – Yes, Bryan Sherwood –Yes, and Russell Smith – Yes.
STAFF REPORT & COMMENTS
· City Manager Monica Seifers informed the Council that the period for filing Declaration of Candidacy for the Municipal Election was July 2 through July 16, 2007. The City Office will remain open until 5:00 p.m. Monday, July 16, 2007 to meet the required deadline for filing, which must take place in the City Office in person by those individuals wishing to run for the office of City Council.
COUNCIL REPORT & COMMENTS
· Council Member Sherwood inquired if potential bidders needed to obtain a bid form from the City. City Manager Kennedy explained that it was not necessary as long as it was submitted in a sealed envelope and was marked as a bid.
· Council Member Smith suggested placing a grave identifying map at the cemetery to show where graves are located and offered to talk to Foreman Bradshaw and get his ideas regarding how to put one in.
ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:12 p.m.
CITY OF MILFORD
Date Approved: 7 August, 2007
As Recorded By: Monica D. Seifers, City Recorder
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