Garden City Fire District Board Meeting, Wednesday, July 5th, 2023

 

Leonard O’Reilly, Reporter

Rich Civic Times                             

 

Still, no acceptable housekeeping bids have been submitted. MJM has been awarded the contract to pour the cement in front of the bay doors on the north and south sides. 

 

Board member, Barbara Turnbow, stimulated a lively conversation about fire hydrants. This, because many hydrants were buried this past winter. This brought up the question, who’s responsible for them? Chief Mike Wahlberg stated that the fire department has no jurisdiction. So, who’s responsible to check on them that they are ready for use?  The Water Department? City? One recommendation was that everyone should be aware of the one closest to your house that they are readily accessible. (clear snow, etc.)

 

 The responses for the month were:

3 - Marine Calls

6 - Fire Alarms

4 - Carbon Monoxide Alarms

32- Medicals

18- Illegal Fireworks 

20-Medical calls

21-Short Term Rental Inspections

3 - Business Inspections

 

Town of Garden City Agenda Thursday July 3th 5:00 PM

 

1. Roll Call 2. Approval of Minutes a. June 2023 regular Town Council Meeting and the June 2023 Town Council Public Hearing. 3. Quarterly Reports a. Bear Lake Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau Report - Tami Leonhardt b. Bear Lake Valley Chamber Report - Mark Smoot c. Garden City Public Works Report - Riley Argyle d. Building Inspector Report/Code Enforcement Report- Tyler Seamans/Glen Gillies e. Town Engineer Report - Quinn Dance 4. Public Comments - 2 minutes limit 5. Business License Discussion/Approval a. Experience Zen Massage - 1447 Chokecherry Drive, Rebecca Mounga b. Sun Outdoors - 2126 South Bear Lake Blvd. Sun Bluewater Beach RV LLC c. Teacups Teas and Things - 165 W Logan Road, Unit 6. Andrea L Cornellier d. Farm Bureau Financial Services - Matt Mason Agency, 70 W Logan Road. Matthew Mason e. Hammer Down Handyman Services, LLC, 1095 South Bear Lake Blvd, Bailey Miles f. Ang's Vending LLC, 50 North Bear Lake Blvd, Angela Suggs 6. Amended Business License Discussion/Approval a. Manage It Bear Lake, name change from HACQ Management Co. 545 Richland Valley St. Andrew Haacke b. Water's Edge Properties, 188 S Bear Lake Blvd. Chris Shurian 7. Bond Discussion/Approval a. Alex Buxton - Omnibus Amendment Agreement 8. Public Hearing at 6:00 pm a. Ordinance #23-15 An Ordinance Adding Collection of Delinquent Accounts 9. Short-term Rental Discussion/Approval a. Amanda Lewis, 411 N Bear Lake Blvd b. Meredith Malan, 465 S Bear Lake Blvd, Manage It Bear Lake c. Donna Chipman, 530 Stump Hollow d. Bradley Holmes, 689 W Dee Drive, Manage It Bear Lake e. Andrea Rumsey, 679 Lakesite Dr. TMH/Hunsaker f. Frank & Andrea Adams, 2241 Beachcomber g. Jim Grover, 2238 Beachcomber Dr h. Nathan Plowman, 600 Cedar Dr i. John Hansen, 385 N Bear Lake Blvd j. Dean Gunter, 55 W Buttercup Lane #40 k. Eric Kleven, 140 W 150 S, Bldg M #49 10. Ordinance Discussion/Approval a. Ordinance #23-11, An Ordinance Updating Short-term Rental Violation Penalties b. Ordinance #23-12, An Ordinance Updating Parking Space Definition Under Short-term Rentals. c. Ordinance # 23-13, An Ordinance Updating Collection of Fines and Costs d. Ordinance #23-14, An Ordinance Adding a Temporary Use Permit. e. Ordinance #23-15, An Ordinance Adding Collection of Delinquent Accounts 11. Miscellaneous 12. Council Member Reports 13. Payment Vouchers 14. Adjournment

Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)

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.

4-H "Livestock Pens for Progress Donor Breakfast" July 29th @ the Garden City Offices

  Donate to Rich County's Largest Youth Program

 JULY 29, 2023 

9:00 AM - 11:30 AM GARDEN CITY OFFICES 

The "Pens for Progress Donor Breakfast" aims to raise funds for the Rich County Jr. Livestock Program to acquire new and improved livestock pens. These pens are crucial for providing a safe and comfortable environment for the young participants and their animals during livestock shows, exhibitions, and educational activities. All donations will be matched up to $10,000 by an anonymous donor.

“Recent severe winter conditions wreaked havoc on our jr. livestock facility, resulting in significant damage to the livestock pavilion. As a result, we had to demolish the building and pens for safety reasons. This setback has put a strain on the ability to host livestock shows, educational programs, and community events that benefit our youth and agricultural enthusiasts. Although we have funds to rebuild the structure, we are still looking for funds for replacement of the pens.

Throughout the event, attendees will have various opportunities to contribute to the cause, whether through direct donations or by pledging funds for specific elements of the new livestock pens.

Donors and sponsors will be acknowledged for their support during the event, emphasizing the crucial role they play in empowering young agriculturists and strengthening the community.

By organizing the "Pens for Progress Donor Breakfast," the Rich County Jr. Livestock Program aims to rally community support and raise funds to ensure the next generation of agricultural leaders has the necessary resources to thrive.”

Obituary-Theda Mattson Weston

 

Theda Mattson Weston was born April 19th, 1927 in St. Charles, Idaho to Myrtle Mina Bunderson and Chauncey Leslie Mattson. Growing up third in a family of seven children, Theda was her mother’s helper, looking after and cooking for her younger siblings. A child of The Great Depression, she spoke of food stamps and searching for loose change to buy candy to share with her family. She loved outings to the dry farm with her dad and going on picnics at Bear Lake.

Theda walked to school every day with her siblings. A teacher’s pet, she loved learning, getting high marks and earning several awards, including “Neither Absent nor Tardy” in 1934. She graduated from the LDS Seminary and Fielding High School May 24th, 1945.

With hair flowing down the middle of her back, Theda grew into a beautiful young woman. As a teenager, she worked as a ticket taker at the local movie theater and was crowned queen of the Green Ball, which she made her own dress for—the same dress she later wore to her wedding.

Theda met the love of her life, a 1st lieutenant and bomber pilot recently returned from World War II, at a community dance. Theda married George Wesley “Wes” Weston August 20th, 1946. They moved in with his parents for a short time before securing a little home with a small wood stove for heat. As Wes was often snowed in for days at a time while feeding cows along the Bear River, she bundled up their first child, George, and spent a lot of time at her parent’s home.

More children soon followed—six in all, an even split between three boys and three girls. By name, George Terrill, Samuel M, Thomas J, Christine, Alice, and Shelly. All her energy was taken up cooking, cleaning, washing, sewing, and trying to keep Tommy and Sammy out of trouble. Not to mention the time she spent feeding the ranch’s hired hands.

Theda had a gift of making something from nothing. Soil and seeds turned into abundant gardens and flowers. Flour and sugar became cinnamon rolls neighbors fought over at bake sales. Bits of fabric and yarn became clothing for her children, blankets for their beds, and beautiful Afghans, quilts, and doilies, which she often gave away as gifts. But she was most proud of the rowdy children who became pillars of the community and dedicated parents themselves.

Theda endured many hardships in her 96 years. In addition to surviving The Great Depression and World War II, she had to endure her youngest daughter’s major car accident, which left her in a coma for a month. Her home nearly burned down and had to be completely renovated. While doing genealogy work, she and her daughter, Chris, were shot and survived the SLC Family History Library mass shooting. She also outlived her husband by 20 years and buried four of her children and two grandchildren.

July 4th, 2023 was her Independence Day. Free from pain and worry, she danced into the loving arms of her husband and children. She will be dearly missed by her surviving children, Alice Weston (Kent) Argyle and Shelly Weston Mettman, and daughter-in-law Cathy Weston and son-in-law Chuck Webb. She was preceded in death by her husband; George Wesley Weston; children, George Terrill Weston, Sam M Weston, Thomas J Weston, and Christine Weston Webb; grandchildren, Justin Dane Hutchinson and Benjamin Samuel Weston and son in law El Mettman.

Viewings were on Sunday evening July 9th from 6-8. and Monday morning July 10th from 9:30—10:45. Funeral services were held on Monday morning at 11. in the Laketown LDS Church. Interment following at the Laketown Cemetery.

 

Obituary-Ralph Hanney Eastman

 

Our dad, Ralph Hanney Eastman, passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at the age of 89, just two days short of his 90th birthday. Maybe not so coincidentally, he died on his older brother Arlo’s birthday.  Now, you see, Arlo is already in Heaven, so we think that Dad decided to head to Heaven before his own birthday to celebrate with Arlo and then have way more fun on his own birthday visiting with friends and family in Heaven. 

Dad was living in St. George, Utah at time of death, but was born in Woodruff, Utah on July 7, 1933, and spent a good portion of his life living in the different small towns of Rich County, Utah. Dad was a hard worker with an entrepreneurial spirit owning many businesses such as Ralph’s Propane Service, a cafe, a furniture store, several grocery stores, and many other business ventures.  He married Sarah Etta Peart, better known as Sallie in 1951 and together they had five children: Terry Huffaker, Carla Gray, Farrell Eastman, Julie Feller, and Jenny Callahan. Dad loved to travel and from humble beginnings he and mom traveled to many parts of the world and roamed around the country in a VW van, a Winnebago, and several different camp trailers and motorhomes.

Dad is proceeded in death by too many to list, but a few of the people that he was looking forward to seeing when he got to Heaven was his dad William Vincent Eastman, his mom Melva Rae, his brothers Arlo and Phil, and his daughters Carla and Julie. However, the person that he was looking forward to seeing the most was our mom.

Upon passing a ginormous family reunion ensued in Heaven. We hope Mom had her sneakers on because after giving her a big kiss we are certain he grabbed her by the hand and is dragging her all over Heaven visiting everyone who got there before him.  We love you, Dad.  Have some fun!

Funeral services will take place Saturday, July 15, 2023, at 11:00 a.m., at the Woodruff, Utah LDS Chapel, 180 South Main, Woodruff, Utah, followed by a memorial service and then the interment will take place in the Eastman Family Cemetery.

 

Carol Ann Dyer

 

July 17th Dark Sky experience at Rendezvous Beach

 9-11 PM 

Check the website for more information @ BearLakeStatePark

4-H Club Old Fashioned Car Wash Fundraiser July 15th

 

Ace Coloring Pages

 

2023 July 5 Garden City Planning & Zoning

 

Discussion on Felt Subdivision for conditional use permit.

Discussion of ordinance of STR violations & Penalties.

Discussion of parking spaces on STR single family dwelling you have to have a minimum of road base and off premise iot has to be marked. Every parking spot has to be numbered.

An ordinance updating violations.

2314 Ordinance CUP storage units.

Iron Hose parking & landscaping discussion. They used  a 19’ truck & 20” trailer to make the turn around. Motion by Wes Thompson with a final review. Approved

Crepes & Coffee Elke Brown-Will build a structure to have inside seating to be open all winter. 35’ by 7’.The original building will be removed. The lot is 297' deep.

Elk’s Ridge (Felt) 94 lots Phase 3. Existing water line to tie into Foothill Estates.  They Can have different cluster developments. Town homes possible. Their Marketing Plan needs more units to be able to do the roads and put the utilities in. They can meet the new ordinance The Hillside Estates has cluster development now and the density based is legal if they maintain the open space.  Roads may be adjusted for less than 400 feet. There could be 4 plexes. Private roads can be a 12% for short lengths. Do they need a CUP? Or a PRUD?  There is 40 acres of open space. Approved, but the preliminary plat will have the information.

150 years for Zions Bank

 

ZIONS BANK MARKS 150 YEARS SINCE INCORPORATION

 

MONTPELIER, Idaho; July 5, 2023 — One hundred fifty years ago, on July 5, 1873, Zion’s Savings Bank and Trust Company was incorporated under the laws of the Utah Territory with a capital stock of $200,000. Four days earlier, Brigham Young had called together a group of twelve of the leading citizens of the Salt Lake Valley to discuss the organization of a savings bank. It would open for its first day of business on October 1, 1873. Zions Bank has operated in Montpelier since 1997, when the branch was acquired from Tri-State Bank.

 

At the time — two-and-a-half decades after the first company of pioneers of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints entered the Salt Lake Valley in 1847 — farms and rudimentary businesses had been established, a few banks were operating, more pioneers were arriving, and families were dispersing across the territory. Because a financial crisis was spreading in the Eastern U.S., Young felt it more important than ever to encourage his people to save money and prepare for the future.

 

During the July 5 meeting, the bank’s first directors were elected: George A. Smith, Daniel H. Wells, George Q. Cannon, H.B. Clawson, Thomas Williams, T. G. Webber, Joseph A. Young, Joseph F. Smith, John W. Young, John T. Caine, and David McKenzie. H.B. Clawson was appointed treasurer pro tempore. Four thousand shares were subscribed to by 23 individuals.

 

In a subsequent article in the Deseret News, Young is quoted as saying, “This institution is a cooperative one and we think it is likely to meet with favor.” He stressed the value of saving money: “The interest allowed is at the rate of ten per cent, per annum, compounded semi-annually…It will be found of considerable advantage to those who wish to save money for the emigration of their friends, as the interest is large and sums as low as $1.00 will be received, which, if continually added to, will soon reach a considerable amount, and the depositors will hardly miss the money.”

 

Zion’s Savings Bank and Trust Company, the name eventually shortened to Zions Bank, would go on to serve the financial needs of businesses and individuals across the Intermountain West for 150 years —– and counting.

 

“Over the course of Zions Bank’s 150 years in business, we have remained true to our founding, creating value for depositors, the community, and shareholders,” says Zions Bank President and CEO Scott Anderson, who has served in his position since 1997.  “This year, we’ve reaffirmed our commitment to cultivating a landscape of opportunity and growth on our Main Streets and neighborhood lanes by outlining our Five Commitments to Create Value for the next 150 years.”

 

Zions’ financial assistance helped in the initiation of such industrial firms as Bingham Copper Company (Kennecott Copper); Salt Lake and Los Angeles Railroad Company (Union Pacific); Big Cottonwood Power Company (Rocky Mountain Power); and Salt Lake Gas Company (Dominion Energy).

 

In 1960, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sold majority control of Zions First National Bank to Keystone Insurance and Investment Company, which later became Zions Bancorporation.

 

Today, Zions Bank has grown to operate 121 full-service branches and nearly 200 ATMs throughout Idaho, Utah and in Jackson, Wyoming. The bank provides jobs for 1,528 employees. It reported $13.9 billion in average loans and $20.9 billion in average deposits, as of March 31, 2023.

 

Zions Bank is a division of Zions Bancorporation, N.A., a $90-billion-in-assets bank which operates under local management teams and unique brand identities through nearly 416 branches offices across 11 Western states — Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, New Mexico, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. The company is a national leader in U. S. Small Business Administration lending and is included in the S&P 500 and NASDAQ Financial 100 indices. Additional information is available at www.zionsbank.com.

 

 

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Malcolm Hong
Public Relations Officer | Assistant Vice President
Corporate Marketing and Communications

Report on Rich County Commission meeting

 

2023 July County Commission meeting

10:00 Shawn Walker applied for a county business license for Winding Waters Landscape-approved

10:15 Travis Norman, applied for a county business license for Game Chaser LLC – guiding big game hunting- Bow hunting to end of October. R&K will have the insurance coverage for the ranch. Approved.

10:30 Jon Lee, Commissioner over the Weed Board appointed Jordan McKee, & Bess Huefner to the board. Approved.

10:45 Melanie Limb, Deputy Clerk & Court Clerk. Melanie is following up on the titles of the vehicles belonging to the county. She is trying to find the keys to the vehicles to make sure the vehicles are ready to be sold.

The computers that have been cleaned of info might be able to be used for the middle school. There are also filing cabinets and various things for the sale.

She also questioned what to have as an add on the radio station reflecting support from the county.

Justice court payments for fines, etc. takes 6 days on instant payments to file the fees. The Company called, Heartland, uses a quicker turn around for the payments. Approved to check with the Judge to see if Heartland works for his needs.

Minutes approved for June.

11:00 Ben Willoughby, Attorney-reviewed the continuation of a Public Hearing to allow livestock to graze freely and defining liability for trespass on private land. As long as animals are branded. The livestock owner is responsible to fence in the other option is where the private land owner needs to fence out if they don’t want the animals coming on to the owners property. Each county has to decide what they want to do. Since 1991 Rich County law has been fenced in.

Depending if you want to fence out you need a strong enough fence. If you buy in an area that has livestock then you need to fence out.

Public hearing:

Discussion about neighbors who don’t keep their fences upgraded.

Open range and county roads makes the driver of a vehicle responsible for damage to the animal. Fences need to be maintained by the landowners next to the county roads. If the roads are fence then it is not open range on that part of the road.

Closed Public Hearing

Motion to table Motion until the discussion the fencing upgrades.

11:24 Ben Willoughby reviewed the ordinance created in 1997 about construction & maintenance of fences for agricultural purposes. Following the state statute. Each owner will have an agreement to make & support the maintenance of the fence. There is a possibility for civil cases against the owner who doesn’t pay his fair share. An owner may not just remove a fence. They have to agree with the other owner to do so.

Public Hearing:

Closed the public hearing

Motion to approve the maintenance of fencing and defining open range.

Public Hearing: Rich County Ordinance for the Application, Development, Operation & Maintenance of RV Parks & Campgrounds. Mitch Poulsen-Planning administrator (looked at several county’s ordinances). Perhaps a mitigation fee needs to be assessed along with a conditional fee to settle the dust control.

Close the public hearing about RV Parks

Motion to approve the RV Parks ordinance with amendments.

Discussion for proposed Noise ordinance. Quiet hours from 10PM to 6AM. Public hearing in August.

Kaia Bowden-Recorder, Road naming for Rex Home…..AR North Fork Otter Creek branches off privately to the Rex home. Mr. Rex would like to call it Legacy Loop. It crosses BLM. She will call Brandon Neff to see if they have any objections to the name.

Kim Wilson, Assessor reported on personal property exemptions. Approved.

1:30 Bill Cox made a motion to accept the GovOS contract with the commission which tracks the short term rentals. Approved.

Motion to renew County Engineer contract with an RFP for each of the Engineers in the County by July 26th. Approved.

Approved Expenditures.

RICH COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING July 5, 2023 Be informed-watch on you tube)

AGENDA

 Morning Session 

* PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 

10:00 Shawn Walker, Winding Waters Landscape Business License Request 

10:15 Travis Norman, Game Chaser LLC Business License Request 

10:30 Jon Lee, Commissioner Weed Board Appointments 

10:45 Melanie Limb, Deputy Clerk My Local Radio, County Surplus, Heartland Contract 

11:00 Ben Willoughby, Attorney Public Hearing: Rich County Ordinance Declaring a General Policy for Allowing Domestic Livestock to Graze Freely and Defining Liability for Their Trespass on Private Land.

 11:15 Public Hearing: An Ordinance or Rich County, State of Utah, Enacting an Adjoining Landowners Ordinance, Pertaining to the Construction and Maintenances of Fences in Rich County for Agricultural Purposes, for Provisions for Payment by Adjoining Landowners and for Provisions for Nonpayment, including Costs and Attorney’s Fees (97-09-03) 

11:30 Public Hearing: Rich County Ordinance for the Application, Development, Operation, and Maintenance of RV Parks and Campgrounds. 

11:45 Proposed Noise Ordinance, County Ordinances Placed on County Website 

12:15 BREAK 

Page 2 of 2 All start times are ESTIMATED. If you need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact Anneliesa Peart Rich County Clerk at (435)793-2415. 

Afternoon Session 

1:00 Kim Wilson, Assessor Personal Property Exemptions 

1:15 Kaia Bowden, Recorder Road Naming Procedure 

1:30 Bill Cox, Commissioner GovOS Contract, County Engineer Contract, Discussion on Request for Proposal for County Engineer 

1:45 COMMISSION BUSINESS Approve Expenditures Approve Minutes 

2:00 EXECUTIVE SESSION Dale Stacey, Sheriff – Personnel 2:30 Oakley Wilson, Community Member County Mosquito Control Discussion.

PENS FOR PROGRESS DONOR BREAKFAST -4H Jr. Livestock Program

 Donate to Rich County's Largest Youth Program

 JULY 29, 2023 

9:00 AM - 11:30 AM GARDEN CITY OFFICES 

The "Pens for Progress Donor Breakfast" aims to raise funds for the Rich County Jr. Livestock Program to acquire new and improved livestock pens. These pens are crucial for providing a safe and comfortable environment for the young participants and their animals during livestock shows, exhibitions, and educational activities. All donations will be matched up to $10,000 by an anonymous donor.

“Recent severe winter conditions wreaked havoc on our jr. livestock facility, resulting in significant damage to the livestock pavilion. As a result, we had to demolish the building and pens for safety reasons. This setback has put a strain on the ability to host livestock shows, educational programs, and community events that benefit our youth and agricultural enthusiasts. Although we have funds to rebuild the structure, we are still looking for funds for replacement of the pens.

Throughout the event, attendees will have various opportunities to contribute to the cause, whether through direct donations or by pledging funds for specific elements of the new livestock pens.

Donors and sponsors will be acknowledged for their support during the event, emphasizing the crucial role they play in empowering young agriculturists and strengthening the community.

By organizing the "Pens for Progress Donor Breakfast," the Rich County Jr. Livestock Program aims to rally community support and raise funds to ensure the next generation of agricultural leaders has the necessary resources to thrive.”

Bear Lake Marina Expansion Information meeting

 Bear Lake Marina Expansion Virtual Meeting

Attention all Bear Lake residents and stakeholders! There will be a virtual meeting to discuss the highly anticipated Bear Lake Marina Expansion project. Come and learn about the future of the marina to enhance the recreational opportunities at Bear Lake.

Date: July 10th, 2023

Time: 7:15 PM

Location: Garden City Lake View Room (Virtual Meeting)

Agenda:

1.      Opening remarks and introduction

2.      Presentation on the Bear Lake Marina Expansion project

3.      Overview of the proposed plans and objectives

4.      Public input and Q&A session

 

This virtual meeting will provide a platform for you to ask questions about the Bear Lake Marina Expansion project. We encourage everyone interested in the future development of Bear Lake to attend and have your questions answered