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ESCALANTE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 56 NORTH 100 WEST
ESCALANTE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 19, 2016
REGULAR MEETING -6:00 P.M.
Mayor Jerry A. Taylor called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Escalante City Council Chambers.
Present at said meeting were Mayor Taylor, Council members Louise Barnes, Greg Allen,
Guy Graham, Melani Torgersen, Marlene Stowe and City Treasurer Debra Allen. City Attorney
Barry Huntington and City Recorder Stephanie Steed were excused.
Also present were Jerry Roundy, Scott Roundy, Blaine Porter, Ricky Brown, Ray Christian, Lawrence Barnes, Geraldine Liston, Monica Taylor, Terence Tontlewicz, Drew Parkin,
Kai Griffin, Dan Meisenbach, Shane Meisenbach, Ryan Fisher, Bob Hartman,
Camille Shakespear, Karen Munson, Althea Neustaeder, Shawn Coleman and Richard Rhines.
Mayor Taylor led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 05, 2016
Council member Allen made a motion to approve the minutes of the January 05, 2016 meeting as written. Council member Barnes seconded the motion. Motion carried with Council members Stowe, Torgersen, Allen, Graham and Barnes voting aye.
PLANNING AND ZONING ITEMS
PLANNING AND ZONING UPDATES
There was no Planning and Zoning updates.
SCHEDULED ITEMS
JOHN HOLLAND - SCENIC BYWAY 12 ANNUAL REPORT
Mr. Holland was not present at said meeting.
RICHARD BROWN - MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAIL MAP INTRODUCTION
AND FUNDING
Mr. Brown presented aBikers' Map of our area (attached). It shows all the trails that are available on our mountains. Mr. Brown feels this is a great way to keep the trails on our mountains open. There are a lot of avid bikers and this is one way to show off our area. Escalante is listed as a Sub-chapter of theSt. George Chapter of International Mountain Bikers.The Forest Service has agreed to having bike trails on the mountain. Mr. Brown said the map's total cost was $1,043.00 and Mr. Brown is asking for $500.00 from Escalante City to help with that cost. The map cost is $2.05 to produce one map and Mr. Brown plans on selling them for $5.00 each. This money will go back into printing more maps. This item was discussed at length. Council member Torgersen made a motion to donate $500.00 to Mr.Brown for the Mountain Bike Maps. Council member Barnes seconded the motion. Motion carried with Council members Allen, Barnes, Stowe, Torgersen and Graham voting aye.
WATER METER - SCOTT AND JERRY ROUNDY
Mr.Roundy presented his Yurt business to the Council (attached). Council member Torgersen said she likes the idea. Mr. Roundy is requesting a water meter connection and Mr. Roundy said he is willing to pay to install the line to his property. Council member Allen suggested Mr. Roundy talk to the private land owners and get a right of way through their land. Council member Graham said the State has to approve the project. Mr. Roundy is requesting a letter stating the City will grant a meter if the funding is available and the project meets all the requirements. This project was discussed at length. Council member Barnes made the motion to approve a water meter based on thestipulation the State approves the project.Council member Torgersen seconded the motion. Motion carried with Council members Stowe, Torgersen, Graham, Barnes and Allen voting aye.
MARQUEE
Mayor Taylor asked Council member Barnes to pursue the Marquee with the two vendors who submitted bids. Council member Allen asked if the vendors were bonded. Mayor Taylor said yes they are. Mayor Taylor said there will also be additional costs for concrete and electrical work.Council member Allen made the motion to approve $8,000.00for restoration of the Marquee and have Council member Barnes over see the project.Council member Stowe seconded the motion. Motion carried with Council members Torgersen, Graham, Barnes, Stowe and Allen voting aye.
WATER CONFERENCE
Mayor Taylor said Council member Graham, Blaine and Daryl need to attend the Water Conference on March 1, 2, 3 & 4, 2016. Mayor Taylor encouraged other Council members to attend. Council member Barnes made the motion to approve Council member Graham, Blaine, Daryl and any other employees or Council members wanting to attend the Water Conference. Council member Graham seconded the motion. Motion carried with Council members Barnes, Stowe, Torgersen, Allen and Graham voting aye.
BACKFLOW/CROSS CONNECTION - GUY GRAHAM
This item was tabled until a later date.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
ADMINISTRATIVE
The Administrative Department had nothing to report.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
The Public Works Department had nothing to report.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Fire Department was not present at said meeting.
COUNCIL REPORTS
MAYOR JERRY A. TAYLOR
Mayor Taylor said the Tour of Utah is going to be a wonderful opportunity to show case Escalante. Mayor Taylor said he appreciates the Council members, employees and volunteers for attending the Tour of Utah meeting. The City will need a lot of volunteers.
Mayor Taylor said he attended a Travel Show in San Diego with the Garfield County Travel Council. Mayor Taylor said people are excited with what Escalante has to offer.
COUNCIL MEMBER GREG ALLEN
Council member Allen had nothing to report.
COUNCIL MEMBER MELANI TORGERSEN
Council member Torgersen said the Tour of Utah starts August 01, 2016 and will be in Escalante August 02, 2016. Council member Torgersen said it will be a lot of hard work, but we want to have the best representation. Council member Torgersen said The Tour of Utah is exciting. This item was discussed at length.
COUNCIL MEMBER GUY GRAHAM
Council member Graham had nothing to report.
COUNCIL MEMBER MARLENE STOWE
Council member Stowe had nothing to report.
COUNCIL MEMBER LOUISE BARNES
Council member Barnes said the price of oil is low and the roads need to be chip sealed this spring.
UNPAID BILLS
Council member Torgersenmade a motion to pay the unpaid bills. Council memberStowe seconded the motion. Motion carried with Council members Barnes, Allen, Torgersen, Stowe and Graham voting aye.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The executive session was not needed at this time.
Council member Stowemade a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:33 p.m.
Council member Torgersen seconded the motion. Motion carried all in favor.
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Debra Allen/City Treasurer
Date minutes approved: ______