Garden City Council

Anita Weston, Reporter

Rich Civic Times

GARDEN CITY, Utah.  December 12, 2013.  Alex Buxton from Zion’s National Bank requested that the City Council accept the adoption of a resolution making technical corrections and amendments to the Bond Resolution of November 14, 2013, authorizing the issuance of Water Revenue Refunding Bond Series 2013B, of Garden City, Rich County.   These are just technical changes dealing with some housekeeping items.  Zion’s will be the trustee on the bonds and will hold debt service and send out for payments.  These items needed to be added to the agreement that has already been made.

The interest rate paid by the City has been dropped to 2.51 percent and will remain at that level for at least ten years.  The length of the bond has also been reduced from 32 years to 20 years.  After ten years, the interest rates may change but cannot go below 2.31 percent or above 7.31 percent.  The bonds are callable at any time with no penalty involved.  The motion was made to accept these arrangements and passed by the City Council.

The new fire chief, Mike Wahlberg, was asked to help the City with the parking ordinance.  In checking short term rentals and businesses, the number of occupants is generally determined by the fire chief.  The number of individuals allowed at each business should determine the number of parking spaces that will also be required for that business to have available to the public.  Wahlberg indicated that he would become familiar with the City’s parking ordinance.

Alex Johnson of Alex Johnson Floor Coverings requested a license to conduct a carpet installation and repair business in Garden City.  His main location is in Sweetwater Subdivision.  There will be no parking problems because he always goes to the required location to carry out his work.  He doesn’t have a tax number because he is not selling or reselling items.  The license was granted.

A request was made by Dout and Judy Webb to encumber their two lots and to change the wording on the official document which states, “. . .  agrees to forthwith demolish and remove from the property any and all structures not in conformance with the Garden City Ordinances or regulations at the time of segregation or separation.”

After some discussion, the Council decided they would allow the encumbrance but decided that the wording is to remain the same.

Danny White, the City Administrator, asked that the Council Members go over the revised new General Plan for the City.  Several members of the Council asked for more time.  It will be placed on next month’s agenda.

The City is working with the Sub for Santa Program.  This year there are 50 on the list.  Last year there were 35.  It appears that the list is growing almost too large for the City to handle.  The Council suggested putting on the age limit of 14 years and see how that will work in the future.

Mayor Spuhler noted that Garden City Library qualified for high speed internet service.  He suggested that the library get in touch with him for future information.

A request had been made to open the gate to the lake on 150 South.  It was noted that it could be opened as soon as things froze up enough that people don’t get stuck down there.  If the gate is opened too soon, there are too many problems in trying to rescue people for that location.

Brian House was thanked for his many years of service on the City Council.  He was asked to serve on the fire board starting in January.  An alternate individual will be appointed to the Appeals Board.

Darrin Pugmire reported that he had been to the swimming pool.  The water temperature was about 95 degrees—much too high.  He said he didn’t know how often they were checking for chemical levels, but  he was concerned about that.  He was told that someone from Bear River Health comes over every month to check chemical levels. 

Darrin also reported that the new pellet stove needs a railing completely around it to keep children from touching it.  He felt that perhaps more supervision was needed at the pool.  Life guards also need to be given a background check prior to their being hired. 

Darrin encouraged those working at the pool to constantly be aware of cleanliness.  Mold and mildew grows easily in a humid environment and needs constant surveillance.   The restroom lights were not working at the time Darrin was at the pool.  He noted that lights should be replaced and in working order at all times.