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March 18, 2008 Regular Meeting
MINUTES OF MILFORD CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MILFORD CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
26 SOUTH 100 WEST, MILFORD, UTAH
TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 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 Nolan Davis, Bryan Sherwood, and Russell Smith, City Manager Nedra Kennedy, City Foreman Tom Bradshaw, City Manager Nedra Kennedy, City Recorder Monica Seifers, City Treasurer and Zoning Administrator Makayla Bealer, and City Attorney Leo Kanell
Absent: Council Members Cullen Carter and Troy Netto; City Engineer April McKeon.
Visitors: William Wray and Sarah Wray – General Interest; Terry Wiseman – General Interest; Sherri Yardley, Margaret Miller, Jaynell Bailey, and Lorie Schow – Library Board.
RECOGNITION AND RESPONSE TO VISITORS RELATING TO CITY BUSINESS
Library Board – Support with Feasibility Study for Grants
Lorie Schow, representing the Library Board, presented the Council with information asking them what priority the library building was to the city. Council Member Bryan Sherwood reported he had always held interest in the old hospital building in the past, understanding that the old hospital would have to be torn down and the clinic area be used. Mrs. Schow addressed concerns with the current building, the stairs are a liability, there is limited parking and the rear wall is deteriorating. Mayor Eugene Mayer reported he had previously discussed the possibilities of building a new library with Gary Zabraski of Five County. Mrs. Schow asked if a feasibility study was absolutely required if another building was being considered. Council Member Bryan Sherwood stated if a grant was requested a study would be needed. The board asked the council if the city would help with the feasibility study. City Manager Nedra Kennedy explained that it would depend on the cost. Mrs. Schow asked where the board would go for a study. City Manager Kennedy explained that an architectural firm would have to do the study and could also help locate grants. Librarian Sherri Yardley asked Attorney Kanell for his input. Attorney Kanell explained that Minersville City was not required to do a study when the bank was donated; there was ample parking and the building was in good condition. He suggested it would be worthwhile to seek donations through future growth. City Manager Nedra Kennedy suggested the board seek assistance from the Five County Association of Governments. Mrs. Schow asked if the Council was aware of how busy the library was and the problems with the limited parking. Council Member Nolan Davis stated that the Council was aware of it, explaining that it takes a lot to operate the city as a whole and the Council have to prioritize starting with the most urgent projects. Previous studies have not proven feasible and historically the focus has been on trying to preserve and restore the current building, which has cost the city money over time. The Library Board will follow up with Five County.
Rob Adams / Carl Palmer – Milford Electrical System
Tabled for a future meeting.
CONSENT ISSUES
MOTION: Council Member Russell Smith moved to approve the consent issues including the bills and payroll, Minutes of February 19, 2008 Regular Meeting and Financial Report February 2008. Motion seconded by Council Member Nolan Davis and carried unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
Golf Course Land Use Agreement
Attorney Kanell suggested that the Council review the agreement, allow the Thompson’s to review the agreement, and place it on a future agenda. Council Member Bryan Sherwood asked if the city needed to have the property surveyed. Attorney Kanell did not feel a survey was required. Each agreement must include a legal description of the property.
Acquisition of Property for Addition to Sewer Lagoons
Foreman Bradshaw met with Paul Krauth with DWQ who reported that the sewer lagoons are too shallow to support any future growth; he suggested finding available property. There is currently land available at fair market value, which could be used for future sewer lagoons. City Manager Nedra Kennedy stated the impact fees should be adequate to secure the purchase. Council Members Nolan Davis and Bryan Sherwood supported acquiring the property while it was available. It was suggested to continue negotiations with the property owners.
Golf Course Property Quit Claim Deed
Noel DeGaetano will be attending next meeting regarding the Bert Stratton property exchange.
City Manager Nedra Kennedy reported she had received notice from Ron Uffens that he was no longer interested in purchasing the surplus property; Council should decide if they would like to put it back out for bids. Attorney Kanell cited that the first bidders should be sent notice that if the city sells the property for less than the original bid, the original bidders would be responsible for the difference in selling price.
MOTION: Council Member Russell Smith motioned to re-bid the golf course properties with notice sent to the original bidders. Motion was seconded by Council Member Nolan Davis and carried unanimously.
Applications for Lifeguards
City Manager Nedra Kennedy explained the original advertisement received two applications. After discussing the issue with Council Member Troy Netto, the age requirement was lowered to fifteen years; after reposting with the new age requirement, four additional applications were received. The swimming pool can operate with six lifeguards, but the fifteen year olds cannot handle any chemicals.
ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTIONS
Resolution 1-2008 “Setting Sewer Rates”
MOTION: Council Member Russell Smith moved to adopt Resolution 1-2008 “Setting Sewer Rates”. Motion seconded by Council Member Bryan Sherwood. Roll call votes: Russell Smith – Yes, Bryan Sherwood – Yes, and Nolan Davis – Yes.
Ordinance 3-2008 “Recreational Vehicles and Travel Trailers”; Ordinance 4-2008 “Period for Visitors”
MOTION: Council Member Bryan Sherwood moved to adopt Ordinance 3-2008 “Recreational Vehicles and Travel Trailers” and Ordinance 4-2008 “Period for Visitors”. Motion seconded by Council Member Nolan Davis. Roll call votes: Russell Smith – Yes, Bryan Sherwood – Yes, and Nolan Davis – Yes.
REPORTS AND COMMENTS
· City Attorney Kanell reported on the progress of the new hospital; it is expected that the hospital plans will be approved next meeting with commencement following shortly thereafter.
· City Attorney Kanell reported that the water rights legislation has passed which will help protect the cities.
· City Manager Nedra Kennedy presented the council with state code regarding public meetings asking the Council if they would consider going to one meeting per month. Mayor Eugene Mayer asked if one meeting per month would suffice. City Manager Nedra Kennedy felt one meeting per month was adequate; the city has been operating on one meeting per month for some time. She suggested that if the Council considered going to one meeting, it would require that every council member make it a priority to attend that meeting. City Manager Nedra Kennedy explained that a lot of time and resources are expended in preparing council meetings as well as for canceling meetings for lack of a quorum. There was concern that some members may not be able to make it and if there is only one meeting per month, it would just delay the process. Council Member Sherwood stated that he didn’t like making every effort to attend a meeting just to have it canceled because there aren’t enough members for a quorum. Council asked City Manager Nedra Kennedy to have information for the next meeting for consideration. She will prepare ordinance for next meeting for council consideration.
· Council Member Bryan Sherwood asked if the city had any rules concerning children under five years old. City staff explained the pool has rules and they are being enforced; there were no concerns or complaints received in the city office last year, the pool is running smoothly.
· Council Member Bryan Sherwood inquired about the Rocky Mountain Power letter. City Manager Nedra Kennedy met with Tom Kovalak, explaining that RMP has agreed to provide certain services to the community.
ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:04 pm.
CITY OF MILFORD
Date Approved: 1 April, 2008
As Recorded By: Monica D. Seifers, City Recorder
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