Time and Place of Meeting
ELK RIDGE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
May 12, 2015
TIME AND PLACE OF MEETING
This regularly scheduled Meeting of the Elk Ridge City Council, was scheduled for Tuesday, May 12, 2015, at 7:00 PM; this meeting was preceded by a City Council Work Session Meeting at 6:00 PM. The meetings were held at the Elk Ridge City Hall, 80 East Park Drive, Elk Ridge, Utah.
Notice of the time, place and Agenda of these Meetings, were provided to the Payson Chronicle, 145 E. Utah Ave, Payson, Utah, and to the members of the Governing Body, on May 11, 2015.
ROLL CALL
Mayor: Hal Shelley
Council Members: Brian Burke, Dale Bigler,Nelson Abbott, Brittany Thompson, Paul Squires
Others:Melanie Hoover,Deputy Recorder;Royce Swensen,Recorder; Cody Black, Public Works Director
Public:Dean Ingram, Becky Shelley, Celine Christensen
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
6:00 pm
1.CITY CELEBRATION, MELISSA PRINS.
Mayor Shelley noted that Melissa Prins couldn’t attend the meeting tonight and reported that she will be at the next meeting to present status and/or progress of the City Celebration plans.
2. WATER CONSERVATION.
Mayor Shelley suggests recommending some water usage regulations for residents in order to conserve water and prevent mandatory regulations. He feels this should begin immediately. Mayor Shelley would like to have a meeting with the public to explain the importance of conserving and reviewing the budget in regards to water costs. Discussion on ideas of how to conserve ensued with Council.
3.ROUNDABOUT.
Mayor Shelley requested discussion on the roundabout be put off for some time in order to allow Dean Ingram to obtain the information he is working on. Dean Ingram reported his engineer is working with city engineers to have alternate drawings plans available for review.
4. TENTATIVE BUDGET.
Mayor Shelley reminded Council that the tentative budget is an estimate of costs and revenue for the city and is opened up for suggestions. He reported the funds calculated to be received by the city is $1,417,175.00 and the cost to run the city is calculated at $1,500,355.00. The proposed budget is currently ata $83,180.00 deficit. The city anticipates 60 new homes within the next year. Mayor Shelley stresses the importance of setting aside funds to cover repairs within the city specifically in regards to roads and water lines that are deteriorating. A tax increase needs to be seriously discussed in regards to having enough funds to run and maintain the city and educating residents on the percentage increase is a necessity. Nelson Abbott suggested raising water rates in order to cover water costs within the budget. Mayor Shelley stated the County may raise road taxes which will help cover costs of road repairs within the budget.
Mayor Shelley, Council, Royce Swensenand Cody Blackhad discussions on the following items within the budget: impact fees, administration salaries & wages, insurance & bonds, bank interest, town planner, engineer, financial director, financial report/audit, costs within the fire department, building inspection, sales tax bond payment, public works purchase of equipment, street maintenance, trail construction, storm drainage, and water fund.Royce Swensenreminded Council that water rates need to be discussed.
Cody Black agreed the cost of a new salt shed, the parking lot at the public works building and the street rebuild on Maple Street can be pulled from the budget for another year. Portions may need to be budgeted within this budget to set aside funds for the costs incurred when the projects are completed.
Mayor Shelley closed the City Council Work Session at 8:30 pm.
ELK RIDGE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
May 12, 2015
TIME AND PLACE OF MEETING
This regularly scheduled Meeting of the Elk Ridge City Council, was scheduled for Tuesday, May 12, 2015, at 7:00 PM; this meeting was preceded by aCity Council Work Session Meeting at 6:00 PM. The meetings were held at the Elk Ridge City Hall, 80 East Park Drive, Elk Ridge, Utah.
Notice of the time, place and Agenda of these Meetings, were provided to the Payson Chronicle, 145 E. Utah Ave, Payson, Utah, and to the members of the Governing Body, on May 11, 2015.
ROLL CALL
Mayor: Hal Shelley
Council Members: Brian Burke, DaleBigler, Nelson Abbott, Brittany Thompson, Paul Squires
Others:Melanie Hoover, Deputy Recorder; Royce Swensen, Recorder; Cody Black, Public Works Director
Public:Becky Shelley
OPENING REMARKSAn invocation was offered by Paul SquiresandMelanie Hooverled those present in the Pledge of Allegiance, for those who wished to participate.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
AGENDA TIME FRAME
BRITTANY THOMPSON MOVED, DALE BIGLER SECOND, TO APPROVE THE AGENDA TIME FRAME, ADJUSTING THE START TIME TO 8:40 PM. VOTE: AYE (5) NAY (0)
PUBLIC FORUM
There was no discussion from the public.
8:40 pm1. WATER CONSERVATION.
Council agreed that more research needs to be completed before the city proposes conservation ideas. Cody Black recommended sending suggestions to the residents and monitoring the well reports to see if suggested conservation ideas will work. Mayor Shelleyrequested to provide conservation ideas and resources on the city website and in the newsletter for residents to access information.
NO MOTION OR ACTION TAKEN UNTIL FURTHER RESEARCH IS COMPLETED.
2. TENTATIVE BUDGET.
Mayor Shelley suggested removing the full or portions of the cost of the public works salt shed and the public works parking lot out of the tentative budget. Mayor Shelley requested more time to review the budget and suggest to the city their ideas to amend the tentative budget.
NO MOTION OR ACTION TAKEN.
3.DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS
A. Administrative & Planning Commission – Mayor Hal Shelley
1. Secondary Water System.
B. Roads and Storm Drains – Brian Burke
C. Parks, Trails, & Recreation – Dale Bigler
D. Water, Public Safety– Paul Squires
E. Sewer, Sanitation & SESD – Nelson Abbott
F. Economic Development & Code Enforcement – Brittany Thompson
10. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APPROVAL FROM APRIL 28, 2015 MEETING.
NELSON ABBOTT MOVED, DALE BIGLERSECOND, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR APRIL 28, 2015 CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
VOTE AYE (5)NAY (0)
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Shelley adjourned this meeting at 9:31 pm.
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Melanie Hoover, Deputy Recorder
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