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October 16, 2007
MINUTES OF MILFORD CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MILFORD CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
26 SOUTH 100 WEST, MILFORD, UTAH
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 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, Troy Netto, and Bryan Sherwood, City Recorder Monica Seifers, City Treasurer and Zoning Administrator Makayla Bealer, City Foreman Tom Bradshaw, City Attorney Leo Kanell, and City Engineer April McKeon
Absent: Council Members Nolan Davis and Russell Smith, and City Manager Nedra Kennedy
Visitors: Bill and Sarah Wray, Terry Wiseman – General Interest; Landon Mayer, Dylan Carter, Guadalupe Patino, Karlee Pearson, Skylure Kesler, Vanessa Gray, Teresa Gaspar, Jake Wright, Nick Freier – High School Government Class Observation; Russel Mayer – Surplus Property and Water Pressure Concerns; Noel DeGaetano, Bert Stratton, and Carol Stratton – Property Exchange
RECOGNITION AND RESPONSE TO VISITORS RELATING TO CITY BUSINESS
Russel Mayer – Sale and Negotiation of Surplus Property
Russel Mayer inquired if the corrections were made to the land survey stating that the land should have survey stakes placed to show the boundaries. Mayor Eugene Mayer stated that the City would like to have the property staked before proceeding.
Russel Mayer – Water Pressure Concerns
Mr. Mayer reported his concerns with the water pressure at his residence. He felt the problem was created when the main line was drilled; they didn’t have the right size connection, which is creating a drop in pressure. The city tested the pressure; there was 60 pounds of pressure going into Mr. Mayer’s residence but when the sprinklers are activated it drops to 20 pounds. City Foreman Bradshaw explained that there was 71 pounds of pressure being provided to Mr. Mayer from the city line. He explained that there were 16 heads included in the station, which are all activated at once; there is not a system in town that can run 16 sprinkler heads at once. Foreman Bradshaw explained that the connection was made properly and Mr. Mayer was being supplied with 71 pounds of pressure; the reduction in pressure happens when he activates his sprinklers, and his neighbors were also receiving adequate pressure. Russel Mayer stated that the pressure has reduced and there are 40 more homes going to go in which he felt would reduce it further. Foreman Bradshaw explained that the pressure would not be affected and the current problem was on Mr. Mayer’s side otherwise he wouldn’t be receiving 71 pounds of pressure before turning on his sprinklers. He reiterated that there wasn’t a system in town that could run 16 sprinkler heads at a time. Mayor Mayer stated that the city would have to investigate it further as it appeared that the restriction was in Russel Mayer’s line; Foreman Bradshaw recommended that Mr. Mayer would need to examine his lines as he felt there were too many sprinklers on one station and the restriction was not coming from the city side.
Noel DeGaetano – Golf Course Property Exchange
Noel DeGaetano reported that Bert and Carol Stratton propose trading parcels with the City of Milford at the Golf Course with the intention of annexing the property into the city limits and developing the lots. If the city council were in agreement both parties would need to quitclaim the properties to each other. Council Member Bryan Sherwood stated he felt the property needed to be surveyed as he had concerns with the county road. Attorney Kanell stated that the county needed to be involved to ensure the easements and utility lines are placed correctly. Foreman Bradshaw explained proper utility line placement behind the sidewalks and agreed that the county should be involved.
CONSENT ISSUES
MOTION: Council Member Cullen Carter moved to approve the consent issues including the bills and payroll, Minutes of October 2, 2007 Regular Meeting and Financial Report September 2007. Motion seconded by Council Member Troy Netto and carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Purchase of Power Steering Pump for Auto Car
MOTION: Council Member Troy Netto moved to approve the purchase of the power steering pump for the Auto Car. Motion seconded by Council Member Cullen Carter and carried unanimously.
Street Light on 900 South and Main Street
Members of the council concurred that a streetlight and street sign were needed at 900 South and Main Street. A street sign will be purchased with Council Member Bryan Sherwood checking availability of funding for the street light with City Manager Kennedy.
MOTION: Council Member Bryan Sherwood moved to authorize the purchase of a street sign for 900 South and Main Street. Motion seconded by Council Member Cullen Carter and carried unanimously.
Pre Existing Trailer Parks
Attorney Kanell has been discussing trailer parks with the former Zoning Administrator, Arden Fowles, for several months and has recently met with Fire Chief Les Whitney and the current Zoning Administrator Makayla Bealer. There are several issues created with the pre-existing trailer parks ranging from fire and safety hazards to recent placement of substandard trailers that are in violation of building codes. The trailer parks are legal non-conforming issues but the city is at a point where they need to begin the process for phasing out trailer parks. The parks are substandard due to the length of time they have been in existence; the trailer spaces do not meet the space requirements that are required by today’s standards. There is currently a problem with trailers that do not have HUD stickers, a federal requirement, being moved onto spaces within the trailer parks. The pre existing trailer homes that were in place prior to the HUD requirements are covered under the legal non-conforming use but others cannot be moved in. Council Member Netto stated he supported the concept but did not want to make a decision without a full quorum. Attorney Kanell suggested phasing out the current substandard mobile homes and would like to know that the City Council is in support before proceeding. He reported that the policy would be placed on a future agenda for analysis.
REPORTS & COMMENTS
· City Engineer April McKeon reported there would be a hospital design-build bid opening October 18th. There are concerns with the property north of Milford True Value regarding the road; there is a sewer manhole located between the store and the hospital property, is the road intended to be a designated city street. Attorney Kanell explained there were subdivision lots where the store is located and then there are two lots to the north that abut the city limits. The sewer line runs along the north but the easement has not been located. The water line runs along 100 East which was setup for the residence at 135 East 500 North that could be extended north on 100 East to the city limits but it was never an intention to have another road from Main Street to 100 East. April McKeon stated that they would like to use the road as an access to the hospital. Attorney Kanell said they want the city to encourage the dedication of that road and eventually annexing it into the city limits; the city needs to be included in the discussion. April McKeon stated they were trying to get the road designation done by the city so that the hospital board does not have to expend too much money for the road. Foreman Bradshaw explained that he was informed by the former city foreman that the jog in the sewer line was because Neil Bradshaw wasn’t going to allow an easement for the road to go through the property. April McKeon stated that the hospital board would have to obtain an easement for a road whereas the property does not abut the highway.
· Foreman Tom Bradshaw reported the sewer repairs at the airport had been completed.
· Council Member Cullen Carter inquired if there had been any progress on the streetlights for Sunnyside Subdivision. It was understood that the lights have been paid for and should be installed by Rocky Mountain Power. April McKeon had not heard of any delays from the utility company.
· Council Member Troy Netto requested that the city newsletter spotlight the little league football team.
· Council Members Bryan Sherwood and Troy Netto reported they would be absent for the November 6, 2007 meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:18 pm.
CITY OF MILFORD
Date Approved: November 20, 2007
As Recorded By: Monica D. Seifers, City Recorder
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