Thurs. Dec. 14
BBB/GBB with Cokeville
Freshmen BB@ Mt. View
Fri. Dec. 15
Wrestling with Lyman
Sat. Dec. 16
Wrestling @Kemmerer
BEAR LAKE and BEAR LAKE STATE PARK Conditions, as of 12/11/2023:
DECEMBER 13, 2023
AGENDA
* PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
10:00 Brandon Rowe, Roads Supervisor • Roads Grader Financing Discussion
10:15 Richard Droesbeke, Utah State Parks • State Parks Summer Report
10:30 Travis Hobbs, Fire Warden • Swan Creek Canyon Update
10:45 Roger Earley, Resident • Property Tax Discussion
11:00 Brian Noel, Resident • Tax Appeal Exception Request
11:15 KC Liao, Resident • Tax Appeal Exception Request
11:30 Johnny Frias, Resident • 2022 Tax Refund Request
11:45 Kim Wilson, Assessor • Personal Property Tax Exemptions • Tax Appeal Discussion
12:00 Mitch Poulsen – Administrator, Planning & Zoning • Economic Development Board Replacements • Short Term Rental Fire Fee
2:15 Shawn Milne, Director of Regional Economic Development, Bear River Association of Governments (BRAG) • County Economic Opportunity Advisory Board Appointments
12:30 BREAK
1:00 PUBLIC HEARING • Approval of 2024 Budget
2:00 COMMISSIONER BUSINESS • Approve Expenditures • Approve Minutes
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@richcounty
1. Roll Call
2. Approval of Minutes a. November 9th 2023 regular Town Council Meeting and the November 9th, 2023, Public Hearing. 3. Public Comments - 2 minutes limit 4. Business License Discussion/Approval a. LTI Services, LLC, Residential Cleaning Services. 545 W Dee Dr. Ian Winters 5. Short-term Rental Discussion/Approval a. Brad Shenemam, 2179 Beachcomber Lane. b. Luis Ramos, 929 Harbor Village #120. Vacasa c. Mike Maddocks, 2168 Beachcomber Lane. d. Kelsey Weaver, 3345 Oregon Train Dr. Vacasa e. Richard & Marcia Bohn, 2221 S Beachcomber Lane. Vacasa f. Terry Roueche, 138 E Sailors Way g. Nate Mueller, 539 West Raspberry Patch 6. Public Hearing - 6:00 pm or later a. Ordinance Discussion for: i. Ordinance # 23-28, An Ordinance to Establish Water Rates and Update Water Use Overage Rates ii. Ordinance # 23-31, An Ordinance Adding Sprinkler Systems to the Water Ordinance b. Resolution #R23-08 A Resolution to Adjust the 2023-2024 Town of Garden City Budget c. Bear Lake Vistas Public Infrastructure District - Governing Documents to create a Public Infrastructure District for the Bear Lake Vistas Development 7. PID Governing Documents Discussion/Approval a. Bear Lake Vistas Public Infrastructure District - Governing Documents to create a Public Infrastructure District for the Bear Lake Vistas Development. Benj Becker and Chuck Matheny 8. Resolution Discussion/Approval a. Resolution #R23-08 A Resolution to Adjust the 2023-2024 Town of Garden City Budget b. Resolution #R23-09, A Resolution to Establish a Fine for Violation of Utah Code 54-8a, Damage to Underground Utility Facilities. c. Resolution #R23-10, A Resolution to Establish a Fine for Improper Maintenance of a Water Line Supplying a Fire Suppression System d. Resolution #R23-11, A Resolution to Establish a Fine for Digging Without an Encroachment Permit e. Resolution #R23-12, A Resolution to Establish a Fine for Flying Closer Than 1,000 Feet Without a Permit 9. Ordinance Discussion/Approval a. Ordinance #22-07 23-32 An Ordinance Requiring Two Ingress/Egresses in Subdivisions b. Ordinance #23-03, An Ordinance Changing Commercial Setbacks c. Ordinance # 23-28, An Ordinance to Establish Water Rates and Update Water Use Overage Rates d. Ordinance #23-29, An Ordinance Updating Roadway, Cul-de-sac Definition e. Ordinance #23-30, An Ordinance Updating Computation of Off-Street Parking Spaces f. Ordinance # 23-31, An Ordinance Adding Sprinkler Systems to the Water Ordinance 10. Board Appointments for Discussion/Approval a. Library Board b. Planning Commission 11. Miscellaneous 12. Council Member Reports 13. Payment Vouchers 14. Adjournment
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Laketown Town Council Work Meeting Minutes
2023-11-01Approved
Description/Agenda:
Laketown Town Council
Meeting Minutes
November 01, 2023
Laketown City Office
10 North 200 East Laketown, Utah
Mayor Burdette Weston welcomed those present and called the
meeting to order at 7:17p.m. on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. Those present are
as follows: Mayor Burdette Weston, Council Members: Eldon Robinson, Delora
Wight, Brandon Willis, Kris Hodges and Clerk Alice Jackson. Those present in
the room: Duane Robinson Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Committee. Amy
Crommett from the community.
The opening ceremony was conducted by Kris and Eldon led the
Pledge of Allegiance.
ACTION: Mayor called for the agenda to be approved. Delora made
the motion to approve the agenda, Kris seconded the motion. The Motion carried
unanimously.
The mayor invited Amy Crommett to address the council regarding
a business she would like to start in Laketown. She would like to start a youth
archery club. She is certified with the Olympic USA Instructor Program. Her
proposed business will be a junior archery development program. She is working
with her husband Pat and the Menasco's to get the business started. Amy likened
her business structure to that of little league. They will work with US archery
for funds. They have set up an LLC, Amy is the business owner.
Currently, they are exploring where they could set up the range.
They have discussed renting the Wamsley's arena, but it's too expensive. The
Menascos were going to approach Eldon about using some of his property. Vickie Weston's property may also be an
option. Per the US archery guidelines, there must be 50 yards behind the target
and a home for it to be considered safe. Amy has a small range by her house but
it's too small. Needs to be 20 yards to the target.
Amy may explore a 3D range up Mill Canyon in the future. Amy's
family goes to Card Canyon in the summer. She would like to start something
closer to home.
Part of her business plan would be to sale archery supplies and
renting the equipment out of her home to tourists. This money would go to
equipment, and she would offer bow tuning services.
ACTION: The mayor called for a motion to approve the business
Eldon made the motion, seconded by Delora. The motion passed unanimously.
ACTION: The mayor called for the prior meeting minutes (3) to be
approved if there are no questions. Brandon made the motion to approve the
meeting minutes, Kris seconded it and the motion passed unanimously.
OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS:
Action items from previous meeting
- Ratify
Election MOU: ACTION: The mayor asked for a motion to ratify the MOU between
Laketown and the county. Eldon made the motion, Brandon seconded, and the
motion passed unanimously.
- Cross
Contamination Policy and Ordinance: Delora, Jeff and Dan will continue to work
on this.
- Identification
of codes that need to be updated with timelines: * Action Item Alice-Alice to ask Justin,
however the council advises that our water hook-up and building permit
ordinances will be two that need timelines.
Discussion took place regarding water shares/rights should be
brought to the town-this needs to be added to the new subdivision ordinance.
*Action Item-Alice to ask Kendall to insert this.
- Cost of a
Water Share: Eldon states he thinks the fee should be $3,500 per share. Many
have been traded, but not sold. Eldon also added that if the price of the share
is too low, the owner will potentially want to just pay for a share instead of
providing it to the town. If the property owner has a water share, they must be
provided to the town. Brandon asked if the water is tied to an owner or the
land. The water shares are owned by the irrigation company. Brandon's opinion
is that the price Eldon noted is too low. There could be some issues. The
council feels that the price of the share should not be too low. Our code
currently states that the owner/builder will provide a share or a right to the
town. If they don't have any, then the landowner needs to buy into the system.
Eldon states that one of the down sides is if we collect the rights or share,
then we are doing away with an opportunity for someone to use their secondary
water.
Discussion took place about culinary water vs water share.
Brandon asked if they could give 1/2 share to the city and keep the other half
to water their lawn. The lowest amount that you can transfer now is an entire
share. Mayor stated that we might be able to reconsider this down the road.
Eldon suggested that Delora speak to Will's replacement. Eldon thinks he and
Delora go speak to him together regarding the new point of diversion. Scott was
to identify the point of diversion. Delora asked how may we have. Mayor thinks
about 30 acre feet. *Action Item, Eldon and Delora: speak to Will's
replacement.
Dan arrived at 7:44pm
- Brandon-Justin
to write a new ordinance and report back on writing a letter RE: a 5 year plan.
Brandon asked to talk about this later.
- Roadside Caf
-Brandon will ask Justin about this. *Action Item Brandon.
Heidi Hodges-Activity Committee Update: TRT meeting report-they
made it sound like we would not likely be getting many grants in the future
because we don't have any overnight rentals. Heidi does not know where the
money comes from. Eldon states we are impacted by what's going on in Garden
City. Mayor states TRT is for overnight rentals. Rendezvous is not part of
Laketown but we are impacted. The County Commissioners are the ones to make the
decision. This has come up before. Mayor feels that the
TRT should serve the community. The money is supposed to promote
tourism. The rodeo promotes tourism. The pickle ball court we submitted for
would also bring tourists to Laketown, but it was denied.
Bearlake tourism promotes the bike rides and 4 wheeler trails
and these come through Laketown. Heidi wanted the council to be aware of this.
The pool of money was over 1million. The feeling she got was the money from the
nightly rentals drives what Laketown will be awarded.
Christmas lights went up today. The park is almost done.
For the tree lighting and Santa, they would like to have this in
the ambulance bay. The mayor asked her
to speak to Cameron Argyle. Kris added that one year Santa came in on a fire
truck. It may be hard for the trucks to sit out-they can't get cold. She needs
to speak to Sim.
December 2nd is the date for the party. Santa will come at 5pm.
Then dinner at 6. Chili by Thad and
Melissa. If they can use this location, then the hay wagon rides
will take people to the park for hot cocoa and cookies. Heidi asked if the
hayride vehicles could sit on the side of the road to see the park lights and
fireworks. If they were on main street this would be a good location so they
can see the lights and fireworks. They plan on having 3 or 4 wagons. Heidi asked
if there needs to be plowing or if they can just pull off the road. Mayor said
the most important issue is children's safety. The mayor suggested using
waivers for all those riding on the hayride trucks. Kris feels this should be
fine-not much traffic. Eldon used the tractor last year to plow the snow.
Discussion took place about asking James Wamsley to use his tractor to plow if
necessary. Tree lighting will take place at 7pm. She asked if someone would
help plug in the lights for them. Kris offered and so did Delora. Mayor
suggested a count down so everyone is on the same page when to plug in the
lights.
Mayor said Steve will help with the lights. He has a picture of
the conduit that looks damaged. If we get the brackets, he would put them back
on. Delora thinks the screws just came out. Kris asked what
brackets do we need? Mayor is not sure when Steve and his crew
will be coming. Kris will get the brackets from Thompson.
Halloween party was a success. They had about 30 more people
than last year.
COUNCIL BUSINESS:
Planning & Zoning Commission- Chairman Duane Robinson
Duane first wanted to speak about the cemetery-He handed out a
map to the mayor and council. The map outlines the land that was traded between
Pugmire's and cemetery. Hickman would like to give the grey part to the
cemetery. Pugmire's may like to go with it as this document displays. Duane
pointed out a specific area that he feels Laketown should claim. It's about 1.9
acres. Duane recommends that the grey area should be the city's property. The
P&Z will continue to discuss this and will return to the council.
New subdivision ordinance with Kendall-Duane would like Kendall
to look at our current code regarding the owner/builder must bring a water
share/right to the town. *Action Item Alice to speak to Kendall about
this. Another change is if the
subdivision has 30 or more lots, there must be a second access road. May be
lower to 20 lots instead. The public hearing is set for Nov 29th.
The guideline for sheds needing a building permit is 200 sq feet
for sheds per ordinance 10.3.6. They need to secure a building permit.
They worked on conditional use permits. He handed out what they
have done so far. John to send document to Alice. The form Laketown wants to
use is more thorough than the county form. More information is required.
*Action Item-Alice to send to Kendall. P& Z is finished with this. This
will replace what we currently have.
Dees' super service wants to put another building on their
property. Paperwork was circulated to the council. They have met the setbacks
and this might help with the ice cr me traffic. Right now, traffic to Steve
Willis business comes in on Dee's property. State codes does require 480 square
feet which is the size of the building. Right now, this new building will be
used for storage but eventually it will be used to sell apparel.
ACTION: Mayor called for a motion to approve the Dee's new
building. Brandon made the motion Eldon seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
The county will decide if it needs an inspector. Duane thinks it should be
inspected.
Water Updates - Delora Wight
Regarding Mike Fuirham's water line meter- He wants to closer to
his home. He wants more pressure. They may put in a one-inch line. The council
feels we should stay within our code. Meter goes on the property line. Delora
and Kris state that we should stay within the code. Discussion took place
regarding his property line. Per Brandon, our current code does not address
where the water meter goes. The form states it's at the discretion of the town.
This line will not be going into till spring.
Discussion took place regarding the unclaimed property by the
cemetery, the city should claim this property.
Wes and Kelly Weston found where the leak was. Had to dig up a
lot of property.
Dalton Earley's lead issue has been resolved. They reviewed the
Town's water report and there is a small amount of lead present. She put in a
lot of research. They will put in a water filter in their home. Their Water
meter has been changed.
Testing for nitrate is due next year per Dan.
Delora asked about fixing the water tank. Troy has not been in
touch with the mayor.
Roads Update-Brandon Willis
Cody was given 50% of his snow removal contract.
Parks Update-Kris. The park has been winterized. Kris asked the
size of the conduit to fix the wires on the pole in the park. 2 inch. Kris
asked how many she may need 4.
Rodeo Update-Eldon
There has been damage on the stairway up to bleachers. The
railing has been repaired. Gomez will be sending an invoice for this repair.
Custom fence with gate is coming next week.
Bear Lake Regional Commission Report
Meeting was cancelled.
UPDATES FROM CLERK'S OFFICE
Election Update: Ballot box is in the office. It will be
available during office hours M-W 9-12 noon. Otherwise, it will be locked up in
the clerk's office.
Training for Jan and Eldon will be provided by the County. Eldon
will reach out to Anneliesa
Audit: Completed yesterday. Tuechers will come to our December
meeting to present the results.
High Booster Electric Bill-Alice called Rocky Mountain Power and
high booster bill was due to a bad meter. They replaced the meter.
Mike Hansen will present Laketown with an MOU for using the
state to fund our ordinance updates. Mike reports that the grant they received
from Ombudsman is not reimbursing them so they applied and received a grant
from the state. He wishes to switch to using this grant. Once the MOU is
received, Alice will send it to the council for review and guidance on whether
it needs to be sent to Justin.
Carpet Cleaning. Alice would like to ask Heidi if she could
provide this service.
BUDGET REVIEW: Discussion took place regarding funds for the
park fence. There should be money within the park budget to pay for this fence.
The mayor questioned the amount of money expended in the misc expenditures.
This budget amount was expended to pay for the park and bleachers for TRT when
we receive these monies. We will transfer accordingly.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
ACTION: Mayor asked for a motion to approve the bills. Eldon
made the motion, Kris seconded. Motion Passed unanimously.
Other discussion items: Christmas dinner date for December
6th. Council meeting on this date will
start at 4:00pm and then give us all time to head to the dinner. Mayor would
like to have it at Bon Ricos.
* Action Item mayor-make
reservations at Bon Ricos.
Brandon- Wanted to ensure he has all he needs to send the email
to Justin regarding the council's previous discussion on implementing a 5 year
plan on water hook-up and building permits. Brandon confirmed the
following: if you prepay you do not have
to give a water share but you still have to pay the impact fee. Timeline for
building permit If this is not used by this timeframe it if forfeited. Is this
transferability? Does the permit go with the lot or the person.
The mayor feels if the lot is sold-The permit does not go with the property if
you sale. Brandon is thinking about the individuals that this may
impact. Discussion took place regarding the Cardon lots. Who do
you send the letter to for Cardons? Brandon questioned why we care if it's
transferrable. Brandon will send an email to Justin.
ADJOURN
ACTION: The mayor called for a motion to adjourn. Brandon made
the motion. Kris seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at
10:18pm
/S/ Alice Jackson
Amber
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