NEPHI CITY

PUBLIC HEARING AND COUNCIL MEETING

October 17, 2017

The Nephi City Council met in regular session in the council chambers of city hall located at 21 East 100 North at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday October 17, 2017.

Those present were:

Mayor ...... Mark R. Jones

Council Member ...... Nathan Memmott(Absent)

Council Member ...... Larry Ostler

Council Member ...... Kent B. Park

Council Member ...... Greg Rowley

Council Member ...... Justin D. Seely

City Administrator ...... Seth Atkinson

City Attorney ...... Kasey L. Wright

City Recorder ...... Lisa E. Brough

Guests: Myrna Trauntvein (press), Donald W. Ball, Skip Worwood, Kailey Lewis, Josh Steed, Jon Haderlie (Auditor), Danise Worwood,.

Mayor Mark R. Jones called the public hearing to order and welcomed all others present.

PUBLIC HEARING ON COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT PROJECT AREA PLAN AND BUDGET:

City Administrator, Seth Atkinson, informed the public about the steps in the process of creating a Community Reinvestment Area. He stated that the city council is the governing body of the Community Reinvestment Agency and that the purpose of this public hearing was to receive comment on the draft of the Nephi South Main Street Community Reinvestment Project Area Plan and Budget.

Josh Steed asked if the hotel needed to have a conference room and why Nephi City’s money would be used to help the hotel. He asked if there was a need for another hotel within the city and how this would affect the other hotels in the city. He asked if there were any projections on the potential occupancy rates.

Skip Worwood said that we are trying to attract business to town and we need to have those things that are attractive for people to come here.

Danise Worwood asked if the city has set a cap on the tax incentives received by the developer.

Donald Ball commented that infrastructure and utilities would need to be extended to the facility.

Council Member Kent Park arrived at 8:00 p.m.

Mayor Jones, Mr. Atkinson and City Council Members answered the public’s questions and the public hearing adjourned at 8:02 p.m.

PUBLIC HEARING ON ISSUANCE OF ELECTRIC FUND REVENUE BONDS:

Mayor Jones called the public hearing to order at 8:03 p.m.

Mr. Atkinson explained the parameters resolution for the electrical infrastructure improvements. The parameters resolution specified that total amount of the bond at 2.5 million.

Josh Steed asked if the sub-station will light up the city like the tomato plant in Mona lights up.

Skip Worwood stated that the project was a sub-station not a power plant. Mr. Worwood asked if the savings that Nephi City has currently would help with the bond rating.

Jon Haderlie said that the fact that Nephi City has no debt will help more with the bond rating than anything.

Danise Worwood asked if they would be building the project with new or used materials. She also asked about if Nephi City had considered solar power sources.

The public hearing adjourned at 8:11 p.m.

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING COMMENCES AT 8:12 P.M.

City Administrator Seth Atkinson offered the prayer.

CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED:

Council Member Rowleymoved to approve the consent agenda which included the approval of the minutes of the regular council meetings held on 10-3-2017, the approval of the minutes of the Work Session held on 10-10-17, andthe approval of a list of claims on the warrant register dated 10-17-17. Council Member Seelyseconded the motion. The motion passed on a unanimous vote.

BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS APPROVED:

Three business license applications were presented for approval. Council Member Rowleymoved to approve the business licenses for Perry R. Davis, Serial Grillerz, Judy Smith, and Marine Performance. Council Member Seely seconded the motion, which passed on a unanimous vote.

JON HADERLIE PRESENTS AUDIT REPORT FOR FY 2017 TO COUNCIL:

Mr. Jon Haderlie, representing Larson and Company, presented to the city council and mayor the certified annual audit report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017. He told of the audit procedures and their conclusions. He reported that Nephi City is very fiscally responsible and in great financial shape. He said that the auditors were offering a “clean” opinion that meant that the audit found no problems with the records and procedures. He presented the mayor and council each with a copy of the financial statements and audit reports.

CITY COUNCIL CONVENED INTO COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT AGENCY MEETING:

(See CRA Meeting Minutes)

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING RECONVENES:

DISPATCH SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH UTAH VALLEY DISPATCH APPROVED:

Council Member Seely moved to authorize Mayor Jones to sign the Dispatch Service Agreement with Utah Valley Dispatch. Council Member Rowley seconded the motion. The motion carried on a unanimous vote.

RESOLUTION 10-17-17-C ESTABLISHING A GENERAL SCHEDULE OF FEES-RECREATION FEE INCREASES:

Mr. Atkinson recommended a fee increase for private team use of the city’s gyms. Instead of each group paying $100 for unlimited annual use; groups would pay a step increase depending on the number of hours per season. $100 = 8 hours, $150 + 12 hours, 250 + 24 hours, $300 + 36 hours. These increased fees would help recoup costs with staffing, maintenance, and utilities for gym rentals. He also recommended additional fee for hourly rentals at the ball fields. $15 per hour for soccer, softball, and baseball was the recommendation.

Council Member Seely moved to adopt Resolution 10-17-17-C: A RESOLUTION OF NEPHI CITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING A GENERAL SCHEDULE OF THE FEES CHARGED BY THE CITY FOR ELECTRIC, NATURAL GAS, WATER, SEWER, SOLID WASTE, CEMETERY FEES, RECREATION FEES, BUILDING FEES, AND OTHER FEES. Council Member Ostler seconded the motion, which passed on a unanimous vote.

ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL APPROVED:
Mr. Atkinson reported to the council that members of the electrical crew, Rust Finlinson and Aaron Stephenson, have been invited by Codale Electric to tour the Okonite high voltage cable manufacturing plant in Santa Maria, California. The flights would be paid for by Codale and all the rooms and meals, transportation, and accommodations will be coveedr by Okonite. The tour is scheduled for November 8th and 9th of this year.
He stated that the electric utility purchases quite a lot of inventory from this vendor and a tour of this nature would help the city crews understand the manufacturing process that goes into producing the wire used by the city. Okonite would provide training for the proper installation and maintenance of their products.Mr. Atkinson asked the council to consider approving the travel to California for two electric department crew members. There was some discussion about making sure the travel was for training purposes and not a pleasure trip. Council Member Rowley moved to approve the travel for Rust Finlinson and Aaron Stephenson contingent on the trip being ethically appropriate and strictly for training purposes. Council Member Ostler seconded the motion. The motion passed on a unanimous vote.
ELECTION JUDGES APPOINTED:
City Recorder and Election Officer Lisa E. Brough updated the council on the Nephi City Municipal Election to be held on November 7, 2017. She stated that there will be two polling places. Precincts 1 and 2 will vote at City Hall and precincts 3, 4, and 5 will vote at the Juab County Building. Early voting will begin on October 24, 2107 and end on November 2, 2107. Unofficial election results will be available online on the city’s website nephi.utah.gov as soon as the results are tallied. Ms. Brough recommended the council appoint the following people as election judges: Ann Denece Robinson, Kena Winn, Neal Menlove, Gayle Ludlow, Linda Wilson, Debbie Hall, Jessie Hathaway, Kay Carroll, Deanna Taylor, Sharon Jarrett, Patty Boss, Gale Bryan, and Travis Worwood. Council Member Park moved to appoint the list of election judges presented and to authorize Lisa E. Brough to appoint any additional judges that will be needed. Council Member Ostler seconded the motion, which passed on a unanimous vote.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR UPDATES:
Mr. Atkinson reported that he had received an email from Fire Chief Kurtis Park saying that it is up to the municipality to allow an open-burn period. He asked the council to consider allowing an open-burn period for leaves where residents could request a burn permit from the state because the mulch pile had closed. Council Member Rowley suggested re-opening the mulch pile for a few more Saturdays.
Mr. Atkinson reported that he had received an email from UDOT requesting to remove a cross-walk on Center Street and Main. The council indicated that they were against this idea.
Mr. Atkinson reported that the Worwood well pump test has taken longer than expected.
Work Session scheduled for October 30 to discuss the water rate analysis.
Work Session scheduled for October 24, 2017 at 7:30 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL UPDATES:
Mayor Jones reported that the Parks Department had planted 1500 bulbs and pansies this past week.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING ADJOURNED INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Council Member Ostler moved to adjourn into executive session. Council Member Park seconded the motion. The motion passed on a unanimous vote.
Council Meeting adjourned at 9:47 p.m.

______Mark R. Jones, Mayor

ATTEST:

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Lisa E. Brough, City Recorder

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