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Monday, January 8, 2024

Laketown Council Meeting Dec. 6th, 2023

 

Agenda:

Meeting Minutes
December 06, 2023
Laketown City Office
10 North 200 East Laketown, Utah

Mayor Burdette Weston welcomed those present and called the meeting to order at 3:22pm on Wednesday, December 06, 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. Anneleisa Peart (county recorder), Pamela Thompson Deputy Clerk, Thad Willis, Gary Teuscher and James Teuscher with Teuscher Accounting.
Brandon conducted the opening ceremony.
ACTION: The mayor called for a motion to approve the agenda. Delora made the motion and Kris seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Anneleisa introduced herself and her deputy clerk, Pamela Thompson and described how they kept the ballots and asked the council if they had any questions on the election outcome. No questions.
Ballots were locked and sealed when box was here in the office. We have meticulous records of this. Chain of Custody was maintained.
Statistics were read. The only counties that held elections this year were three precincts. Laketown was in precinct 3 we are now 3a. Total of 309 ballots received and processed they rejected 6 due to name of the voter was torn off of the back side. There was not a way to identify the voter. Newer versions for next year will have an identifier so we can contact the voter. They looked at all ballots to ensure there were 303 votes that were cast.
179 registered voters, 139 that casts their vote 77.65% turn out. 114 mailed in or dropped at the county courthouse. (This was amazing)!
Jeff Brimhall arrived at 3:34
Next election will have a primary.
ACTION: Mayor asked for a motion to approve the canvassing of the vote. Motion made by Eldon seconded by Delora. Motion passed unanimously.  


Gary Teuscher passed out the audit report to each member of the council and reviewed the audit in detail.
*Action Item Alice-Alice to call Pelorus to ensure they receive the adjustments. Results are as of June 30th, 2023.
No noncompliance was found. Brandon questioned the dollar amount in taxes and Gary needs to delete mention Impact fees. Gary to make these adjustments and send the new final audit to Alice.
ACTION: Mayor called for a motion to approve the audit pending the changes requested. Brandon made the motion seconded by Kris. Motion carried unanimously.
ACTION: Mayor called for the November meeting minutes to be approved. Motion made by Eldon Brandon seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Kendall Welch, Jones and DeMille joined the meeting at 4:00pm and began by presenting the newly developed subdivision ordinance as approved by Planning and Zoning. She provided a summary. 
This is not due until next year, but Laketown wanted to get this in place since out of our ordinance has not been amended since the 1980's. In addition, the funding opportunity must be complete by the end of this year. The document in front of us includes feedback from P& Z committee and the working committee made up of Brandon, Alice Duane and Kendall. P & Z duly held a public a public hearing on 29 Nov 23. There were no comments. P&Z made a unanimous decision to accept the draft we have in front of us. This ordinance meets senate 174 requirements.
Delora asked who 'Town Staff' is as defined in the ordinance-per Kendall this refers to the town clerk.
ACTION: The mayor asked for a motion to approve ordinance 2023-05. Brandon made the motion and Delora seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
Brandon noted that there may be some issues with this document not because anyone did anything wrong. This was done to comply with State requirements.
Mike Hansen with Jones and DeMille sent an MOU to the council to review/sign for future funding for this ordinance. MOU was reviewed by the council and our attorney.
ACTION: The mayor called for a motion to sign the MOU. Kris made the motion to sign MOU, seconded by Eldon. Motion passed unanimously.


Discussion took place regarding the Oldham Farms subdivision. Gary McKee wants to run a line and the council discussed that this is risky because the project has not been approved. Kris said we need to follow the rule and he needs to come in front of the town council to get approval for the project. Kris said he should not just call the mayor. Mayor agreed.
Alice presented the 2024 Proposed Meeting Schedule for 2024. 
ACTION: The mayor called for a motion to approve the 2024 meeting schedule. Motion made by Delora, seconded by Kris. Motion carried unanimously.
Jeff Brimhall asked if the Crossed Connection agenda item could be delayed until Jan meeting. Alice will add this to the January meeting agenda.
Planning and Zoning, Duane: -Cody Gomez wants to construct a lean to that will not be attached to his house. Duane does not think a building inspector needs to be involved because it's a 3 sided building.
ACTION: The mayor called for a motion to approve Cody Gomes Clearance Form. Brandon made the motion, seconded by Eldon. Motion passed unanimously.
Regarding Conditional Use Form Alice to add fee and logo. 
All other agenda items are tabled until January 2024.
Brandon made a motion to adjourn, Kris seconded. motion carried unanimously.
Adjourn: Meeting adjourned at 5:36 pm.
				

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 the town clerk three days before the meeting, so arrangements can be made.


Rich County LEPC Meeting-Good meeting to find out who is in charge during emergencies

 

Rich County LEPC Meeting

(Local Emergency Planning Committee) 

January 10, 2024.  4:00 pm

 

Garden City EOC (Fire District Office)

 

Agenda

 

4:00    Welcome and Introductions

 

4:15    Review of past six-month responder activities

 

4:30    Bear River Health Department.  Mitch Jensen

 

4:45    Utah Div. of Forestry Fire and Sovereign Lands Regional Fire Plan.  Travis

Hobbs

 

5:00    StormReady designation.  Kevin Barjenburch 

 

5:15    Condensed Rich County Emergency Operation Plan Bryce Nielson

 

5:30    Responder Reports

 

5:45    Adjourn

 

Garden City Town Meeting 1/11/24

 

Agenda:

1.    Roll Call

2.     Approval of Minutes

a.      December 14th, 2023, regular Town Council Meeting, the December 14th, 2023, Public Hearing, and the December 14th, 2023, Executive Session

3.       Public Comments - 2 minutes limit

4.        Business License Discussion/Approval

a.         Health West Garden City - 325 W Logan Road. Previously Bear Lake Community Health Center, Inc. Kathy Izatt

b.          Fusion 89, LLC. 105 W Logan Road. Travis and Melinda Hunsaker

c.           AMENDED License: Cody's Gastro Garage - adding liquor to the license. Chris Shurian

5.            Short-term Rental Discussion/Approval

a.            Monica Fabre, 150 Seasons #4.  Lets Get Away Properties

b.            Nate Mueller, 539 West Raspberry Patch

6.            Encumbrance

a.            Requests approval to encumber lots 55 and 56 in Eagle Feather Shundahai Subdivision. Brody Robinson

7.            PUD Discussion/Approval: Waters Edge PUD, Phase 2 - Norm Mecham

8.            Subdivision Discussion/Approval: Sweetwater Townhomes Subdivision - Tyson Lund

9.            Public Hearing - 6:00 pm or after

a.            Ordinance # 24-03 An Ordinance Updating Exemption Forms for Business Licenses

10.          Resolution Discussion/Approval

a.            Resolution #R23-10, A Resolution to Establish a Fine for Failure to Maintenance of a Water Line Supplying a Fire Suppression System

b.            Resolution #R23-11, A Resolution to Establish a Fine for Digging Without an Encroachment Permit

c.            Resolution #R23-12, A Resolution to Establish a Fine for Flying Closer Than 1,000 Feet Without a Permit

11.          Ordinance Discussion/Approval

a.            Ordinance #24-01 An Ordinance Updating the Final Plat Ordinance

b.            Ordinance #24-02 An Ordinance Updating Building Regulations

c.            Ordinance #24-03 An Ordinance Updating Exemption Forms for Business Licenses.

d.            Discussion ONLY: Ordinance #23-20 An Ordinance Updating Exceptions to Flying Closer than 1,000 Feet.

12.          Board Appointments for Discussion/Approval

a.            Library Board

b.            Planning Commission

c.            Variance Board

13.          Miscellaneous

14.          Council Member Reports

15.          Payment Vouchers

16.          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.

The Family Place Date Night Activity

 

Friday Night Out-Rich County Virtual

February 9 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm

A free date night in including a fun couple’s activity, virtual lesson, and a free dinner all ready for you to take and enjoy in your home! Spend time with one another, stress free, and gain skills to improve the health of your relationship.

Dinner will be ready for pickup for you to take home and enjoy! This will be in Rich County. Registration required.

Rich County Library Randolph, UT

 

Rich County Library Randolph, UT

Featuring “Cowpoke Clyde and Dirty Dawg”

Wed. Jan. 10 @ 10:00 AM

Sunday, January 7, 2024

Rich County Commissioner Meeting Jan. 3, 2024


(Your Editor would like to encourage you to listen to the Meeting on You Tube. It is still available)


10:00 Mike Scott from United Fleet Services presented what his company could do for Rich County as far as locating and outfitting new vehicles and the coverage of said vehicles.

10:30 Garden City Fire District represented by Randall Knight and Rich Schaeffer reviewed the activities of the Fire District.

The meeting began at 7:15 to allow time for late Public attendees and two board members to attend.

The board attendees were Randall Knight, Doug Pincock and Rich Schaeffer.  Barbara Turnbow and Michael Lasswell were absent.  Chief Wahlberg and CPA Tiffany Wahlberg were also present.  No Public attendees.

The agenda was approved and followed as written and posted on the Public Meeting Notice site and the three normal locations in town.

Last months minutes were approved as written.  The House keeping position was finally filled and the person will start working Jan 2024.  The 2023 Budget was reviewed and modified slightly.

The Public Hearing for Inspection Fee increase from $50 to $75 was opened and immediately closed because there was no public attendees.  The board unanimously approved the increase and it will start Jan 2024.

The Public Hearing for the proposed 2024 budget was opened and immediately closed because there were no public attendees.  After some modifications the proposed budget was unanimously approved.  The board approved increasing the training budget and to bring the Fire Chief’s salary more inline with the Utah state Fire Chief’s average salary. 

For the last two years the board has been looking for an affordable location for an additional fire station to be built in the next 10 years to meet the forecast population growth.  A purchase agreement was signed to purchase a 1 acre lot at 2525 S. Sweetwater Parkway within 30 days after a survey and tax ID has been assigned and recorded.

There were the fallowing incidents:

2 CO, 1 Propane, 3 Fire Alarms, 13 Medicals and approximately 200 STR & business inspections

The meeting was adjourned after accepting the monthly bills and signing the required checks.

10:45 Deputy Sheriff, Jared Johnson shared the problems of trying to collect data from daily activities on personal phones. He had estimates from phone companies of how much it would cost to have department phones set up to run the data through to the Sheriff’s office. The Commissioners agreed that it was a good idea to set up department phones. They were waiting to hear from the Sheriff before agreeing to go ahead with department phones.

11:00 Bryce Nielson, the head of Emergency Management, asked the Commissioners what they would like him to do to fulfill his obligation to the County. He suggested a shorter version of the Emergency Management Booklet and asked if they wanted hard copies. Commissioner Jonathan Lee suggested he put the shortened book on the County website. He talked with the Commissioners about each town having their own Emergency Management Plan. Garden City has Dan Kurek as their Emergency Manager. The State has recommended that each town in Utah assign someone to oversee emergencies.

11:15 Shawn Milne, Director of Regional Development for Brag reviewed the appointments for the County Economic Opportunity grants. Local members of the committee will be Jordan Parry, Nikki Weston, Eric Wamsley, Sim Weston, and Kam Jarman, They will review the grant applications.

11:45 The County was asked to make a Resolution to support the installation of a Pioneer Memorial Plaque paid for by the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers, which will name the early pioneers to Rich County. UDOT has given permission for the Memorial to be placed at the Rest Area near Rendezvous Beach. The motion was made and approved to support the Resolution.


11:50 The Commissioners appointed Mike Madsen and Craig Lamborn to 4 year terms for the Bear Lake Service District.

Blood Draws Garden City Jan. 9th


 

Winterfest is coming Jan 26th-27th


 

Rich County Sports





Wed Jan 10, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM  Girls Wrestling @ Mountain Crest

Thurs. Jan. 11   Wrestling with Grace

Fri. Jan. 12 Wrestling @ Bountiful, Cheer @ SLCC, BBB/GBB @ Tabiona

Sat. Jan 13th RHS GBB Freshman Tounrnament @ Evanston, RMS BBB@ Evanston,

BBB/GBB with Tintic




Garden City Library in January