Merry Christmas

 

Town of Garden City Christmas tree burning

 Dec. 31st

Rich School District - Pictures by Jack & Lauriann Wakefield

 

History of Our Area - Dance Rules

Heirloom Recipes: Carrot Pudding - Mae Hodges

Garden City Planning Commission January 8, 2025

 Public Hearing

Notice Date & Time: 1/8/25 5:00 PM

Description/Agenda:

        PUBLIC HEARING

The Garden City Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. at the Garden City Lakeview Building located at 69 N. Paradise Parkway, Building C.

AGENDA

1.	Roll Call
2.	Discussion of preliminary and final approval for Harbor View Condominiums. 14 Condo Units located at 951 Harbor Village East Drive. Rod Thompson
3.	Discussion of Ordinance:
#24-31 - An Ordinance Updating the Commercial C3 Zone Conditional Uses
4.	Adjournment


The public is invited to attend the meeting, listen by phone, or give written comment. The conference phone number is #1-866-347-5097.

There is a 2-minute limit on those commenting during the meeting. 

			

Notice of Special Accommodations:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this public hearing should notify the Garden City Office at (435) 946-2901, 69 N. Paradise Parkway, Garden City, Utah, on Monday through Friday, at least 3 working days prior to the public hearing. The office hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Notice of Electronic or telephone participation:

Contact the Garden City Office 1 business day prior to the scheduled meeting for electronic participation information, 435-946-2901.

Other information:

Location:

69 N Paradise Parkway, Garden City, 84028

Contact information:

Sharlene Millard , townofgardencity@gmail.com, 4359462901

Dec. 11 Rich County Commissioner’s Notes (You can still review the meetings on Youtube)

 

Dec. 11 Rich County Commissioner’s Notes

Brandon Rowe from Rich County Roads presented a request to buy a sander for the truck. The motion was made and approved. He also asked the Commissioners for a smaller dump truck to get into places that the truck they have is too wide. The Commissioners asked that he bring back several bids.

Dave & Linda Oram, residents of Swan Creek Village, asked that their tax notice be adjusted to show that they are full-time residents. The Commissioners motioned that this be done. Dave & Linda also said they were willing to help the County in anyway. (OK, folks line up to ask them to help with Dyer’s Woad)!!

Shantel Stantgard requested a business license for her Home Health company. She will be a case manager mainly for those over 65 who need help in filling out forms and getting help. Motion was made and approved.

Ben Willoughby, Rich County Lawyer, has worked with Brad Davis, over the Hodges Canal, and Terry Allen, over the Garden City Canal in order to coordinate plans for both canals for the future. Brad was asked if he thought a bike path would or could be a part of the plan. Brad said that if and when the canals would be pipped that it would be a good idea.

Ben also brought up the Bill from the State which changes how the Counties and Cities regulate applications for development. (This will be addressed again in the Public Hearing today).

The Public Hearing addressed the following issues:

1. Proposed Ordinance for building permits.

            a. Some building permits linger so the new ordinance sets limits as to how    long a builder/owner can take to finish a project.

            b. What happens when people occupy an unfinished residence? They may    not take up occupancy until the building inspector has finished his             inspection and given a certificate for occupancy.

            c. A discussion was held about fees. The building inspector will follow the      International Residential Code with the standardized table to help in             establishing the fees required.

d. Signatures are needed to build.

e. Rocky Mountain requires that a meter clearance is given by the building inspector before they will hook up electricity.

f. Application renewals with a fee was discussed.

2. Proposed increase of fees for Short Term Rentals.

a. Rich County application fees were $250 for short term rentals and $150 for renewal. It is proposed that the application fee be $1200 and renewals would be $600. Some in the audience felt this was too high a jump and what are the monies used for. Discussion was also held about charging the fees in a tiered way so that smaller units are not charged the same amount as large units. The commissioners will work with the chamber and come up with a solution by Jan. 2025.

3. Duplex/Townhome development.

A Bill from State of Utah requires that an Administrative Authority be assigned to review applications for developments in every County and City by Jan. 1st. This might be the end of Planning and Zoning for large developments. (Makes this citizen nervous about the ramifications of just one or two persons in charge).

Mitch Poulson from Bear Lake Regional Commission has been assigned this job.

Supposedly there will be a checklist for the Administrative Authority to follow and will facilitate a faster approach for developers.

The only recourse is for Cities and Counties to exempt a sensitive area like the Lakeshore.

4. The Rich County Budget

(I did not see the budget, hopefully someone has and wants to comment).

The Sheriff’s dept. was given a $5.00 an hour raise and other departments were given a $3.00 an hour raise. There will be a truth in taxation meeting in 2025 to raise the property tax to help the County finance more officers. It takes about $150 K to hire and maintain a new officer.

Obituary-Fern Hopkins Nelson

 

"Everytime a bell rings an angel gets its wings." Bells were ringing

December 11, 2024, as our angel mother, Fern Hopkins Nelson, passed away. With her children by her side, Fern gracefully left this world and was taken home to a loving God and into the arms of her sweetheart and numberless loved ones, joining heavenly hosts to closely watch us from above.

Fern Hopkins was born in Soda Springs, Caribou County, Idaho on February 22, 1939, to Alma Reber Hopkins and Myrintha Tolman Hopkins. She was the youngest of seven children: Leora, Marva, Loyal Alma, Esther, Phyllis, Clifford Tolman, and Fern. She loved the fact that she was born on George Washington's birthday and was proud to donn the white wig at her school President's Day celebrations.

Fern was born arm first and never stopped reaching for perfection in her life. She reached out to God through prayer and scripture study, she strived to learn and study hard in school, she worked diligently to develop her talents in dance, music, art, sewing, crochet, knitting and anything she tried. Most importantly, she reached out to all who knew her with Christlike love.

Fern was a beautiful redheaded little girl who loved feeding baby lambs, riding ponies, playing with friends, tap dancing, and being the center of her family's life.

She despised being called "carrot top", having her braids pulled and hated wearing the color red because she said it made her freckles show and didn't look good with her orange hair.

Due to her parents working long hours ranching, herding sheep, health and other issues, Fern's siblings helped raise her. Her sisters and mother taught her to sew, quilt, and play the flute. She used her sewing skills to bless the lives of her children and made hundreds of baby quilts for her grand and great grandchildren.

Fern's sisters, Marva and Phyllis, had a large part in teaching her the gospel. When Fern was very young she remembered her sister Phyllis saying the following:

"Do you know there is no beginning and no end." Fern thought for a moment and then said, "We are born, and we die." Phyllis answered, "Yes, and we start school and we graduate. We know lots of things that start and end, that's why it is hard for us to understand, but God knows all things. There isn't anything He doesn't know. So, if there is something you don't understand, just trust God and someday you will understand." Fern never forgot that great truth.

Phyllis drove her thirty miles to Bancroft, Idaho so she could be baptized a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and receive the Holy Ghost; a gift she always treasured.

Fern's siblings tutored her in academics and they, along with her parents, encouraged her to do her best in school and in life. Following their footsteps, Fern graduated from Soda Springs High School in 1957 as the Salutatorian. Fern was also first chair flutist in her high school band and at Rick's College. She was active in the student council, editor of the yearbook, and especially loved seminary and her teacher Robert J. Matthews, who filled her with a love for the gospel. Those in the graduating class of 1957 remained close throughout the years and have sponsored a float in the Soda Springs Fourth of July parade every year for 67 years. Fern loved reuniting with her friends each year.

Fern met Daryl Fred Nelson when he moved to Soda Springs in ninth grade. They became high school sweethearts, and the rest is history. Their senior year of high school, Fern was the Homecoming Queen and Daryl was the captain of the football team. After graduating from high school, Fern and Daryl were married and sealed for eternity December 18, 1957, in the Logan L.D.S. temple.

Fern and Daryl attended Rick's College, in Rexburg, Idaho. Fern played the flute, and Daryl played the trumpet in the band and played football. It was here they started their family and would go on to have seven children: Brad Lester, Darla, Kurtis Alma, Penilee, Lisa, Moana, and Mindy. They were the most wonderful parents any kids could have. They would sing in the car, camp, hike, work, play and teach the gospel as they kept their covenants to each other and God.

These high school sweethearts had wonderful experiences teaching and serving in many places: Logan, Utah, Hagerman, Idaho, Thatcher, Idaho, New Zealand, Grace, Idaho, Soda Springs, Idaho, Laketown, Utah, and Fish Haven, Idaho. Daryl coached sports and taught school. Fern was an expert at shorthand, typing, and office work. She was employed as a secretary at Monsanto in Soda Springs for many years. Fern actively participated in her church, serving in the relief society, Sunday school, primary and youth programs, but primarily worked with the youth. Her favorite calling was teaching seminary. She was a dedicated teacher and loved sharing the gospel. She memorized hundreds of scriptures, the Articles of Faith, The Family Proclamation and The Living Christ. Her lifetime focus was perfection through Christ.

In 2003, Daryl and Fern returned to New Zealand as C.E.S. missionaries. Upon returning home they served many years as temple missionaries in the Logan, Utah Temple. Fern loved the temple. Up to the day she died she would rehearse in her mind the covenants she had made, determined to be prepared when she passed through the veil.

On June 12, 2018, Fern's sweetheart, Daryl, passed away. For the next six years, Fern continued to attend the temple faithfully with her brother, Loyal, and with her children. She made quilts for her grandchildren, visited Hawaii yearly, participated in Daughters of the Utah Pioneers, memorized the scriptures and shared her testimony and love with everyone.

Her wish was to be here in the flesh for the Second Coming of Christ, but her body said no. Dad needed her back to celebrate their sixty-seventh wedding anniversary. However, there is no doubt she will be one of the first to rise with the Savior when He comes again.

Fern is preceded in death by her husband, Daryl Fred Nelson, her daughter-in-law, Tammy Weston Nelson, two grandsons, Andrew and Caleb Pack, her parents, and all her siblings except her brother, Loyal.

She is survived by her brother, Loyal Alma Hopkins, her brother-in-law's, David Giles and John Beins, and her children: Brad Lester Nelson (Carmen), Darla Nelson Pack (David), Kurtis Alma Nelson (DeAnn), Penilee Nelson Stevens (Tom), Lisa Nelson Hannemann (David), Moana Nelson Kropushek (David), Mindy Nelson, and Tabbie Mayne (Goddaughter), 46 grandchildren, and 90 great grandchildren.

Fern was an angel on earth. In 2 Nephi 32:2-3 it says, "Angels speak by the power of the Holy Ghost; wherefore, they speak the words of Christ"

Fern was filled with the Holy Ghost and spoke the "tongue of angels"-with power to deliver the words of Christ. There is no doubt she continues to reach out to us and is doing all she can to bring us eternally home. She is our Christmas angel.

Garden City Aerial Photo Late 1960s (shared by Lorraine Rich Mills)

 

4-H Christmas craft evening

 

Cisco Disco Prize-Winning Chili - Scott Tolentino

 

Photo by Trudy Smuin

 

GC Library's Gingerbread House Contest

 Join us at the GC Library Friday, Dec 20th, anytime 10-6, for an open house to show off the entries in our first annual Gingerbread House Contest! We'll have some treats for you too! We have had some fabulous entries this year. It's been so fun to see everyone's creativity. We're so impressed! Happy Holidays from the GC Library!

Garden City Town Council Updated Documents 12-12-24

Documents Updated

• agenda TC 12.2024.pdf - 12/9/24 10:01 AM
• December meeting handouts.pdf - 12/9/24 10:03 AM
• Approved Ord 24-29 and 30.pdf - 12/13/24 11:56 AM
• Resolution 2024-09 Shundahai PID.pdf - 12/13/24 11:57 AM
• Shundahai PID Boundary action No. 1 and 2.pdf - 12/13/24 11:57 AM

Town Council

Town Council Meeting

Notice Date & Time: 12/12/24 5:00 PM

Description/Agenda:

        1.	Roll Call
2.	Approval of Minutes
a.	November 21st, 2024, minutes of the regular Town Council Meeting, minutes of the November 21st, 2024, Public Hearing and the November 21st, 2024, Executive Session.
3.	Public Comments - 2 minutes limit
4.	Business License Discussion/Approval
a.	Diamond C Custom Dirt Works LLC, 425 S Bear Lake Blvd. Kamren Calder
5.	Short-term Rental Discussion/Approval
a.	Brock Royall, 334 N 130 W
6.	FB Farmstead Discussion
a.	Requests time to discuss urban farming in Garden City.  Joseph & Paula Sargetakis
7.	Subdivision Discussion/Approval
a.	Requests approval to Amend Subdivision for Sweetwater Townhomes to allow different unit types and update the phasing plan. Tyson Lund
b.	Requests approval to Amend Subdivision/Lot Split for parcel # 41-17-25-0001 to split into 2 lots, each being .47 acres. Teri Eynon and Norm Mecham
8.	PID Discussion/Approval
a.	Shundahai Public Infrastructure District requests approval of Letter of Intent and Petition to Create the Genlock Public Infrastructure District Nos. 1-2 in Garden City, UT
9.	Public Hearing at 6:00 p.m. or after
a.	Ordinance 24-30, An Ordinance Updating the Water Ordinance
10.	Ordinance Discussion/Approval
a.	Ordinance #24-22, Subdivision Regulations Updated, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GARDEN CITY, UTAH, REPEALING AND RE-ENACTING TITLE 11E ENTITLE 'SUBDIVISION' TO COMPLY WITH STATE LAW; SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
b.	Ordinance 24-29, An Ordinance Updating the Building Permit Ordinance
c.	Ordinance 24-30, An Ordinance Updating the Water Ordinance
11.	Miscellaneous Discussion/Approvals 
12.	Council Member Reports
13.	Payment Vouchers
14.	Adjournment

					

Notice of Special Accommodations:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this public hearing should notify the Garden City Office at (435) 946-2901, 69 N. Paradise Parkway, Garden City, Utah, on Monday through Friday, at least 3 working days prior to the public hearing. The office hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Notice of Electronic or telephone participation:

Contact the Garden City Office 1 business day prior to the scheduled meeting for electronic participation information, 435-946-2901.

Other information:

Location:

69 N Paradise Parkway Building C, Garden City, 84028

Contact information:

Town Clerk , townofgardencity@gmail.com, 4359462901

Garden City Amended Town Council Meeting Updated Documents 11-21-13

 Documents Updated

• agenda TC 11.2024.pdf - 11/8/24 1:21 PM
• November TC Handouts.pdf - 11/8/24 1:22 PM
• Shundaha PID.pdf - 11/8/24 1:22 PM
• October TC Minutes - DRAFT.pdf - 11/8/24 1:28 PM
• 9-20-2024 GARDEN SB 174 COMPLIANCE ORD (1).docx - 11/8/24 1:29 PM
• Ordinance #24-28.pdf - 11/12/24 5:02 PM
• agenda TC 11.2024amended.pdf - 11/12/24 5:03 PM
• agenda TC 11.2024amended.2.pdf - 11/13/24 8:35 AM
• Passed Ordinances 24-24, 24-25, and 24-28.pdf - 11/25/24 1:23 PM
• Nov 2024 meeting minutes.pdf - 12/13/24 11:56 AM

Town Council

Amended Town Council Meeting

Notice Date & Time: 11/21/24 5:00 PM

Description/Agenda:

        1.	Roll Call
2.	Approval of Minutes
a.	October 10th, 2024, minutes of the regular Town Council Meeting and minutes of the October 10th, 2024 Public Hearing.
3.	Public Comments - 2 minutes limit
4.	Foothill Estates Subdivision Discussion
a.	Citizens wish to discuss options for road improvements with the Council.
5.	Business License Discussion/Approval
a.	BLMH Bear Lake Clinic, 288 S Paradise Parkway. Arel Hunt.
b.	First Light Builders, 142 N Bear Lake Blvd. James Arthur
6.	Vacation of Plat Discussion/Approval
a.	Requests approval to vacate Conestoga Phase 3 Plat. Located at 467 North Paradise Parkway. Seth Porter
7.	Subdivision Discussion/Approval
a.	Requests approval of final plats for Crystal View Estates Phase 1 and 2. Lance Anderson
8.	Public Hearing at 6:00 p.m.
a.	Receive public input on Ordinance #24-28, An Ordinance Updating the Water Service Ordinance.
b.	Receive public input on creating a Shundahai Public Infrastructure District
9.	PID Discussion/Approval
a.	Shundahai Public Infrastructure District requests approval of Letter of Intent and Petition to Create the Genlock Public Infrastructure District Nos. 1-2 in Garden City, UT
10.	Ordinance Discussion/Approval
a.	Ordinance #24-22, Subdivision Regulations Updated, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GARDEN CITY, UTAH, REPEALING AND RE-ENACTING TITLE 11E ENTITLE 'SUBDIVISION' TO COMPLY WITH STATE LAW; SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
b.	Ordinance #24-24, An Ordinance Updating Short-term Rental Definitions 
c.	Ordinance #24-25, An Ordinance Updating Parking Space Size
d.	Ordinance #24-28, An Ordinance Updating the Water Service Ordinance.
11.	Short-term Rental Discussion/Approval
a.	Hans Peterson, 600 W 165 N
b.	Mary Wagner, 2176 S Bear Lake Blvd, Unit #185/186. Ideal Beach
c.	Karen Crane, 2176 S Bear Lake Blvd, Unit # 141. Ideal Beach
d.	Myl Kendall, 2176 S Bear Lake Blvd, Unit #338 & 340. Ideal Beach
e.	Carol Bitner, 2176 S Bear Lake Blvd, Unit # 306-310. Ideal Beach
f.	Geoff Daus, 130 W Seasons Lane #5
g.	Parry, 609 S Amber Lane. Bear Lake Cozy Cabins
h.	Casa Feli 2 Ventures, LLC, 260 W Seasons Lane. Bear Lake Escapes
i.	Marty Stevens, 609 S Stump Hollow Rd
j.	Garrett Hendrickson, 577 Richland Ave
k.	Tanner Charles, 357 W Posie

12.	Miscellaneous Discussion/Approvals 
a.	Harborview Townhomes. Council Member Argyle
13.	Council Member Reports
14.	Payment Vouchers
15.	Adjournment

					

Notice of Special Accommodations:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this public hearing should notify the Garden City Office at (435) 946-2901, 69 N. Paradise Parkway, Garden City, Utah, on Monday through Friday, at least 3 working days prior to the public hearing. The office hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Notice of Electronic or telephone participation:

Contact the Garden City Office 1 business day prior to the scheduled meeting for electronic participation information, 435-946-2901.

Other information:

Location:

69 N Paradise Parkway Building C, Garden City, 84028

Contact information:

Town Clerk , townofgardencity@gmail.com, 4359462901

Garden City Amended Public Hearing Updated Documents 11-21-24

 Documents Updated

• Notice of Public Hearing - Shundahai PIDs 1 and 2 (1).docx - 10/31/24 3:28 PM
• Signed LOI - Garden City PID (1).pdf - 10/31/24 3:28 PM
• PID Creation Resolution - Shundahai PIDs 1 and 2 (1).docx - 10/31/24 3:28 PM
• Governing Document - Shundahai PID Nos. 1-2 - Garden City.docx - 10/31/24 3:29 PM
• Ordinance #24-28.pdf - 11/12/24 4:59 PM
• Amended Public Hearing Shundahai PID.pdf - 11/13/24 9:19 AM
• approved minutes of Nov 24 public hearing.pdf - 12/13/24 11:55 AM

Town Council

Amended Public Hearing

Notice Date & Time: 11/21/24 6:00 PM

Description/Agenda:

        This Public Hearing is being held to receive public comments and discuss with the Garden City residents regarding the following: 

1.	Roll Call

2.	Ordinance 24-28, An Ordinance Updating the Water Service Ordinance

3.	Ordinance 24-22, Subdivision Regulations Updated. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GARDEN CITY, UTAH, REPEALING AND RE-ENACTING TITLE 11E ENTITLED 'SUBDIVISION' TO COMPLY WITH STATE LAW; SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

4.	Adjournment

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE CREATION OF PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE DISTRICTS BY THE TOWN OF GARDEN CITY, UTAH

October 31, 2024

This notice is furnished to you by the City Council (the 'Council') of the Town of Garden City, Utah (the 'Town') to provide notice of a public hearing to be held by the Council on November 14, 2024 at or after 6 P.M. The public hearing is regarding the proposed creation of Shundahai Public Infrastructure District Nos. 1 and 2 (the 'Proposed Districts') and to allow for public input on (i) whether the requested service (described below) is needed in the area of the applicable Proposed Districts, (ii) whether the service should be provided by the Town or the Proposed Districts, and (iii) all other matters relating to the Proposed Districts.  
Because consent to the creation of the Proposed Districts and waiver of the protest period has been obtained from all property owners and registered voters within the boundaries of the Proposed Districts, pursuant to Section 17D-4-201 of the Utah Code, the Town may adopt a resolution creating the Proposed Districts immediately after holding the public hearing described herein or on any date thereafter.  Any withdrawal of consent to creation or protest of the creation of the Proposed Districts by an affected property owner must be submitted to the Town prior to the public hearing described herein.  
Meeting Information:
Held By: The City Council of the Town of Garden City, Utah 
Date and Time: November 14, 2024 at or after 6 P.M.
Location: Garden City Town Offices
69 North Paradise Parkway, Bldg. B 
Garden City, Utah 84028

Proposed District Boundaries:
Legal descriptions and maps for the Proposed Districts is attached as Appendix A.  A legal description and map of the Annexation Area Boundaries is attached as Appendix B. In addition, it is anticipated that the Proposed Districts would be authorized to adjust their boundaries through annexation and withdrawal of properties, so long as such properties are within the proposed inclusion area, as shown on the map attached as Appendix C, and certain requirements as established in a governing document have been met.

Summary of Proposed Resolution:
The proposed resolution regarding the creation of the Proposed Districts contains consideration of approval of the following items:
-	Creation of the Proposed Districts with the initial boundaries as described herein
-	Approval of the annexation of or withdrawal from the boundaries of the Proposed Districts of any area within the Annexation Area without additional approvals or hearings of the Town, subject to the terms of the Governing Document
-	Establishment of a Board of Trustees for each District, each comprised as follows:
o	Trustee 1 - Larry Myler, for an initial 6-year term 
o	Trustee 2 - James Horsley, for an initial 6-year term
o	Trustee 3 - Trey Orsak, for an initial 4-year term 
-	Authorization for execution by the Town of Notices of Boundary Action and Final Entity Plat
-	Approval of a Governing Document for the Proposed Districts:
o	Permitting a mill levy of 0.0065 per dollar of taxable value of property in the Proposed Districts
o	A proposed aggregate limited tax debt limit for the Proposed Districts of $125,000,000
o	Permitting the Proposed Districts to issue debt repayable from property taxes, special assessments, and other revenues of the District

Proposed Service:  
Shundahai Public Infrastructure District Nos. 1 and 2 are proposed to be created for the purpose of financing the construction of public improvements relating to the Shundahai Development (the 'Project'), as permitted under the Special District Act, Title 17B, Chapter 1, Utah Code Annotated 1953 and the Public Infrastructure District Act, Title 17D, Chapter 4, Utah Code Annotated 1953.

Sincerely,
The City Council of the Town of Garden City, Utah


					

Notice of Special Accommodations:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this public hearing should notify the Garden City Office at (435) 946-2901, 69 N. Paradise Parkway, Garden City, Utah, on Monday through Friday, at least 3 working days prior to the public hearing. The office hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Notice of Electronic or telephone participation:

Contact the Garden City Office 1 business day prior to the scheduled meeting for electronic participation information, 435-946-2901.

Other information:

Location:

69 N Paradise Parkway Building C, Garden City, 84028

Contact information:

Town Clerk , townofgardencity@gmail.com, 4359462901

GC Library Book Club

Wed, December 18, join us for our Book Club discussion of How to Human, 6:00 pm.

Rich County School - BOARD OF EDUCATION

 

Rich School District

Board Meeting

Notice Date & Time: 12/17/24 12:00 PM -12/17/24 2:00 PM

Description/Agenda:

        RICH COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT- BOARD OF EDUCATION
            RICH MIDDLE SCHOOL  TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2024
                                        12:00 NOON
Join Zoom Meeting 
https://uetn-org.zoom.us/j/86862256909?pwd=tbOT5EY6jU6qJO1fErjERHWWRl7P3z.1
Meeting ID: 868 6225 6909
Passcode: 738093

AGENDA

                   	REQUEST TO SPEAK
			RMS Science Department.  Mr. Smith and Mr. Muirbrook
			Special Education Departments from RMS and NRE

		CONSENT ITEMS
	   		Minutes
			Expenditures

		ACTION ITEMS
			Present Diplomas
			Senior Class Presentation - Monument
			Calendar Options for 2025-2026
			Staffing
			Response to S.B. 173

		INFORMATION ITEMS
			Update on response to H.B. 84
			Home School Requests
			USBA
			UHSAA
			Bridgerland


		*May require a closed session

Rich Middle School Honor Roll

 RMS HONOR ROLL 2024-2025

1st Trimester

6th

Trevyn Argyle*,  Lane Bruce,  Blakelee Call, Jaylee Davis,  Hayzee Downing,  Phoenix Eastman,  MaKayla Holm,  JoJo Kratsas,  Paisley Larsen*, London McKee , CeCe Menasco,* Ethan Moldenhauer, Savanna Nicolodemos, Holden Scott, Emery Smith, Carter Stacey, Traiden Stuart,*Cooper Thornock,* Danee Wasden, Brody Weston*, Lee Weston*, Gracie Weston

*4.0 GPA

7th

Chance Argyle, Nick Bjoralt, Kinley Christensen ,Karli Crompton, Will Hoffman, Shyanne Holden Oakley Hunter,  Paisley Hunter,  Isabella Johnson*, Lonna Lee, Journee Morse, Carson Nelson, Ivy Parry, Sadie Parry, Durbin Pugmire, Isaac Rees, Charles Smith*, Theo Stocking, Zoe Stocking, Quincy Stokes, Lucy Stuart,  Abigail Wahlberg,  Berkely Weston,  Calgary Weston, Reese Wheeler*

*4.0 GPA

8th

Rell Argyle, Carter Bell, EmmaLee Casillas, Brady Cornia,* Bailey Douglas, Bronk Downing,* Ashlyn Eborn,* Roma Fluckiger,* Chloe Gough, Karsyn Groll,* Lydia Hamberger, Aubrey Hatch,* KC Huffaker, JD Keetch, Kaeda Lundgren Bailey Marshall Emma Mason Whitley Payne Liberty Robinson Naomi Roskelley Tucker 

Shupe Preston Ward Damon Wasden* Bronc Weston Lillian Weston Tibbs Weston Sloan Wooden*

Rich School District

 

Wendover Pictures by Jack Wakefield

Wendover Pictures by Scotty Wakefield

History of Our Area - Sage Creek

 As the settlement of the Randolph community began and new families moved into the neighborhood it was a natural procedure for some of the families to push farther and farther out.  So other areas began to be settled even  though they were only a few miles away.  As travel was slow and roads hardly existed, it was more convenient to establish and maintain a school near the people.  Two such schools were set up for the people who moved out from the Randolph area.  One to the south was called Argyle, and the other to the north was known as Sage Creek.  Each group had its ow little building which served the religious, educational and social needs of the people.

For many years short-term school were held in the homes.  The little brick school house at Sage Creek was ready for use in the fall of 1909, with Arthur Dean as the first teacher and the school year had been extended from a few weeks in the winter to six months.

The teacher held a double office of teacher and janitor.  A small blackboard on the wall, a little chalk, a glowing pot-bellied stove to warm the building, a bucket of water (carried from a near farm house) with a dipper, placed on a low bench provided the physical setting of the school.  The classes ranged from beginner to the eighth grade.

Bear Lake Special Service District Job Opening

Bear Lake Special Service District

147 W Logan Road

Garden City, UT 84028

JOB OPENING

SYSTEM OPERATOR POSITION

The Bear Lake Special Service District, which provides sewer service on the west side and south shore of Bear Lake, has an opening for a System Operator position available immediately. Persons interested in applying may submit a resume and/or application. Requests are to be sent to Bear Lake Special Service District at bearlakessd@gmail.com or PO Box 220, Garden City, UT 84028.

Pay scale: Starting wage is $20-$25 per hour depending on experience

DUTIES AND ELIGIBILITY

• Valid Driver’s License
• Willing to work anytime during the week and/or weekends as needed
• Able to lift 80 pounds
• Experience operating heavy equipment is desirable
• Some knowledge of electrical is advantageous
• Willing to work with wastewater and work on all aspects of the sewer system

Benefits include retirement, insurance stipend, holiday and sick pay.

Interested applicants may contact the Bear Lake Special Service District at 435-946-3201 or at 147 W Logan Road, Garden City Utah 84028. You may also email a resume to bearlakessd@gmail.com or mail it to P.O. Box 220 Garden City, UT 84028.

Office hours are Mondays and Thursdays from 8:00 -5:00.

Job posting is open November 25, 2024 until the position is filled.

Oregon Trail Center hosts Glenn Rawson Dec. 13th 7PM

 

Christmas Non-denominational Program at Paris Tabernacle

December Fun Facts

 

Heirloom Recipes: Creamed Cheese Salad - Marilyn Rich Wahlstrom

 

GC Library

There’s still time to bring in your gingerbread houses! $50 gift card prizes will be awarded in five different categories. Please come in on the 20th for our open house with hot chocolate and a treat! Happy Holidays from the GC Library!

Rich School District

                                                   Wrestling  Pictures by LauriAnn Wakefield
 Thurs. Dec. 12

    Bridger Valley

    RMS Wrestling @ Evanston

    RMS  GBB @ Kemmerer

Fri. Dec. 13

    Wrestling @ Marsh Valley

    RMS  Girls BB Regions @ Rock Springs

Rich County 4-H Information

 The 4-H Program in Rich County is going strong. Go to their web page to find the information for your family. 

4-H Club Divisions

Utah 4-H Age Divisions are based on a child's school grade.  Youth are eligible to participate in 4-H between Kindergarten and 12th Grade.  Youth who are homeschooled will follow the Utah State Board of Education criteria for placement based on age.  

• Cloverbud 4-H members Kindergarten through 2nd grade (Ages 5 through 7 as of September 1).
• Junior 4-H Members 3rd through 5th grade (Ages 8 through 10 as of September 1).
• Intermediate 4-H Members 6th through 8th grade (Ages 11 thorugh 13 as of September 1).
• Senior 4-H Members 9th through 12th grade ( Ages 14 through 18 as of September 1). 

Info! *Large animal, shooting sports, and ATV projects and activities require youth to be at least in 3rd grade and at least 8 years of age.  Youth in the 3rd grade who are 7 years old and turn 8 during the third-grade school year may enroll in large animal, shooting sports,and ATV projects upon turning 8.  Eligibility for 4-H membership terminates upon graduation from 12th grade.  Seniors may exhibit through the summer of their graduation year.

 

Helping Hands from Bear River Association of Governments (BRAG)

 

RICH COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING DECEMBER 11, 2024 (watch on YouTube) The budget will be ready for handout just before the meeting at 1:00

 AGENDA 

* PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 

10:00 Brandon Rowe, Roads Supervisor Purchase Approval: Sander 

10:15 Linda Oram, 992 Cisco Run, Garden City Primary Residence Request – Property Tax 

10:30 Chantal Strandgard, 180 E Center St., Woodruff Business License – Lotus Care Services 

10:45 Randolph Cemetery District Tax Increase Discussion 

11:00 COMMISSION BUSINESS Willard Schults Property Tax Refund Request Approve Expenditures Approve Minutes 

11:30 Ben Willoughby, Attorney Interlocal Agreement with Bear River Association of Governments (BRAG) Discussion Personnel Policies Discussion Canal Ordinance Proposal Discussion 

12:00 BREAK 

12:45 Public Hearing Rich County Ordinance for Building Permits and Certificates of Occupancy 

1:00 Public Hearing Short-Term Rental Ordinance Amendment 

1:15 Public Hearing Rich County Ordinance Regulating Applications to Develop Single Family, Duplex, and Townhome Subdivisions 

1:30 Public Hearing 2025 Budget Hearing

Town of Garden City

 Notice Date & Time: 12/12/24 5:00 PM

Description/Agenda:

1.	Roll Call
2.	Approval of Minutes
a.	November 21st, 2024, minutes of the regular Town Council Meeting, minutes of the November 21st, 2024, Public Hearing and the November 21st, 2024, Executive Session.
3.	Public Comments - 2 minutes limit
4.	Business License Discussion/Approval
a.	Diamond C Custom Dirt Works LLC, 425 S Bear Lake Blvd. Kamren Calder
5.	Short-term Rental Discussion/Approval
a.	Brock Royall, 334 N 130 W
6.	FB Farmstead Discussion
a.	Requests time to discuss urban farming in Garden City.  Joseph & Paula Sargetakis
7.	Subdivision Discussion/Approval
a.	Requests approval to Amend Subdivision for Sweetwater Townhomes to allow different unit types and update the phasing plan. Tyson Lund
b.	Requests approval to Amend Subdivision/Lot Split for parcel # 41-17-25-0001 to split into 2 lots, each being .47 acres. Teri Eynon and Norm Mecham
8.	PID Discussion/Approval
a.	Shundahai Public Infrastructure District requests approval of Letter of Intent and Petition to Create the Genlock Public Infrastructure District Nos. 1-2 in Garden City, UT
9.	Public Hearing at 6:00 p.m. or after
a.	Ordinance 24-30, An Ordinance Updating the Water Ordinance
10.	Ordinance Discussion/Approval
a.	Ordinance #24-22, Subdivision Regulations Updated, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GARDEN CITY, UTAH, REPEALING AND RE-ENACTING TITLE 11E ENTITLE 'SUBDIVISION' TO COMPLY WITH STATE LAW; SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
b.	Ordinance 24-29, An Ordinance Updating the Building Permit Ordinance
c.	Ordinance 24-30, An Ordinance Updating the Water Ordinance
11.	Miscellaneous Discussion/Approvals 
12.	Council Member Reports
13.	Payment Vouchers
14.	Adjournment

					

Notice of Special Accommodations:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this public hearing should notify the Garden City Office at (435) 946-2901, 69 N. Paradise Parkway, Garden City, Utah, on Monday through Friday, at least 3 working days prior to the public hearing. The office hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Notice of Electronic or telephone participation:

Contact the Garden City Office 1 business day prior to the scheduled meeting for electronic participation information, 435-946-2901.

System Operator Position Job Opening for Bear Lake Special Service District

Bear Lake Special Service District

147 W Logan Road

Garden City, UT 84028

JOB OPENING

SYSTEM OPERATOR POSITION

The Bear Lake Special Service District, which provides sewer service on the west side and south shore of Bear Lake, has an opening for a System Operator position available immediately. Persons interested in applying may submit a resume and/or application. Requests are to be sent to Bear Lake Special Service District at bearlakessd@gmail.com or PO Box 220, Garden City, UT 84028.

Pay scale: Starting wage is $20-$25 per hour depending on experience

DUTIES AND ELIGIBILITY

• Valid Driver’s License
• Willing to work anytime during the week and/or weekends as needed
• Able to lift 80 pounds
• Experience operating heavy equipment is desirable
• Some knowledge of electrical is advantageous
• Willing to work with wastewater and work on all aspects of the sewer system

Benefits include retirement, insurance stipend, holiday and sick pay.

Interested applicants may contact the Bear Lake Special Service District at 435-946-3201 or at 147 W Logan Road, Garden City Utah 84028. You may also email a resume to bearlakessd@gmail.com or mail it to P.O. Box 220 Garden City, UT 84028.

Office hours are Mondays and Thursdays from 8:00 -5:00.

Job posting is open November 25, 2024 until the position is filled.

County Commissioners Notice of Public Hearing Building Applications

Notice of Public Hearing - Ordinance Regulating Applications to Develop Single-Family, Duplex, and Townhome Subdivisions

Notice Date & Time: 12/11/24 1:15 PM -12/11/24 1:30 PM

Description/Agenda:

        
NOTICE OF
PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at 1:15 PM in the Rich County Courthouse, 20 S. Main Street in Randolph.  The Rich County Board of Commissioners is considering enacting an ordinance regulating applications to develop single-family, duplex, and townhome subdivisions.  A copy of this proposed ordinance can be obtained by contacting the Rich County Clerk, Anneliesa Peart at (435) 793-2415.

Traditionally, all applications to create subdivisions went to the Planning & Zoning Committee for their consideration, feedback, and initial approval.  The Utah Legislature recently enacted Utah Code � 17-27a-604.1.  This new statute requires all cities and counties to change how they process applications to subdivide land for the construction of single-family homes, duplexes, or townhomes in residential zones.  Rather than going to Planning & Zoning for full consideration, the statute requires the application to be processed and approved or rejected by an employee or committee acting as an administrative officer and subject to faster timelines.  This new faster process does not apply in designated 'sensitive areas' where the County deems that full consideration is necessary.  The County is considering deeming subdivisions adjacent to Bear Lake as a 'sensitive area,' which would direct such subdivision applications to Planning & Zoning as has been historically done.

The Board of Commissioners is soliciting the public's comments on the proposed ordinance.  Those attending the hearing will be invited to provide their input.  Those wishing to comment, but who are unable to attend the hearing may also submit written comments to the Rich County Clerk prior to the hearing.


					

Notice of Special Accommodations:

NOTICE OF SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION DURING PUBLIC MEETINGS In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify Anneliesa Peart at 435-793-2415.

Notice of Electronic or telephone participation:

Youtube.com/@richcounty

Other information:

Location:

20 S MAIN ST, Randolph, 84064

Contact information:

Anneliesa Peart , apeart@richcountyut.org, 4357932415