Hallelujah the Blue is back! Underwater by Carol Ann Dyer

 

Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

  

Entity: Rich County

Body: Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

Subject: Emergency Management Hazardous Substances

Notice Title: Meeting Notice

Notice Type: Meeting

Event Start Date & Time: April 20, 2022 04:00 PM

Event End Date & Time: April 20, 2022 06:00 PM

Location: Rich County Courthouse

Description/Agenda:

Agenda

Welcome	- Mike Wahlberg

Approve minutes from January 19, 2022, meeting				
All

County emergency manager's report	- Bryce Nielsen

Communications issues (including portable radio purchases)		
Bryce Nielsen

County needs (including emergency signs)	- Mike Wahlberg

Hazmat report	- Jon Robison and Fire Chiefs

Annual review of county hazmat plan	 - All

Agency reports	-	All

Adjourn

Notice of Special Accommodations:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify Bryce Nielson at 435-994-1649.

Notice of Electronic or telephone participation:

NA

Other Information

This notice was posted on: March 22, 2022 01:19 PM

Commissioner's Corner

 

Many people have been asking questions over the last several months about the newly reconstructed rest area on the southwest side of Bear Lake, and why it remains closed.  The rest areas are maintained by the Utah Department of Transportation and they have had problems with the water system, and unavailability of parts. Rob Wight, the Region 1 Director for UDOT met recently with myself and Mayor Mike Leonhardt to discuss future summer UDOT projects in Rich County.  In that meeting he explained they are hoping to open that particular rest area in May. 

         Logan Summitt Rest/View Area restrooms are also currently closed due to water problems. They are working to get the problems fixed, but in the meantime there will be temporary porta-potties setup there. Hopefully this addresses some of the inquiries about the closures. For further questions or concerns about any issue regarding Rich County, please feel free to call me anytime at 435-757-8248 or email me at wecox2@gmail.com.

 

Thank you! Commissioner Bill Cox

 

The Family Place

 

Garden City Board of Adjustments Meeting

 

Notice Date & Time: 4/18/22 4:00 PM -4/18/22 5:00 PM

Description/Agenda:

The Garden City Board of Adjustments will hold a special meeting Monday, April 18, 2022 at 4:00 pm at the Garden City Office located at 69 N Paradise Parkway, Building B.

 AGENDA

 1.            Roll Call

 2.            Variance requested by James Petersen. He is requesting a variance on setbacks. Location is 606 S. Maple Drive, in Buttercup Mobile Home Estates located in Garden City, Utah.

 3.            Approval of Minutes: Approval of minutes for this meeting held on April 18, 2022 will be prepared and mailed or e-mailed to each member of the Board of Adjustments. The Board Members will have ten days to review the minutes and submit any changes to the clerk. If after ten days there are no changes, the minutes will stand approved. If there are changes, the process will be followed until all the changes are made and the Board Members are in agreement.

 4.            Miscellaneous:

 5.            Adjournment:

Rich County GOP Convention

  Rich County GOP Convention was held and the people who attended were able to listen to state and county candidate’s platforms.  At the local level the five precinct delegates cast their votes for the county positions and here’s the results. 

Sheriff Dale Stacey                  unopposed     100%

Commissioner Sim Weston   unopposed       99%

Commissioner Bill Cox                opposed       50%

Candidate Geo Peart                                         50%

Clerk/Auditor

Candidate Annalisia Peart                      70%

Candidate Justin O’Mealey                    30%

 Because all of the opposed candidates and their challengers have the number of signatures required to go on to the next phase, their fate will be determined by the citizens in June.

Pam Cornia was nominated as the County RNC Chair, Nikki Weston Vice Chair and Amanda Stacey Secretary/Treasurer.  

The Garden City Town Council held their regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, April 14, 2022. . Mayor Leonhardt opened the meeting at: 5:00 p.m.

         

Pledge of Allegiance and Prayer

The pledge of allegiance was led by Council Member Argyle and a prayer was offered by Council Member Parry

      Roll Call

Council Member Argyle conducted the meeting in the mayor’s absence.  Ms. Argyle asked for a roll call of Council Members present:  Council Member Argyle, Council Member Hansen, and Council Member Parry. Mayor Leonhardt and Council Member Menlove were excused.

      Approval of Minutes

 a.      March Town Council regular monthly meeting approved.

   CAPSA

a.      Alyna Ohling, CAPSA Community Engagement Director addressed the council about Sexual Assault Awareness month.  Ms. Ohling related statistics regarding sexual assault calls in the Cache Valley area in 2021 as well as 2022.  

 They work with the Bear Lake Community Health Center to provide services in Garden  City.                On April 22^nd, they are doing an “Ask a Therapist Night” to allow the public to ask questions.  They are also pushing the “I Believe You” campaign to honor a survivor’s courage to share their story.  Ms Ohling shared a survivor’s story and her success story after receiving help, being believed, and being supported.

 Ms. Ohling asked the council to sign a poster that pledges to support the victims of sexual                       assault.

 Council Member Hansen asked if our community statistics were on the incline.  Ms. Ohling said she could send information on the trend, but they are hesitant to share too much information because of the size of the community. Hansen thanked her and the program for all they do. Ohling  also mentioned that  they offer programs at the schools.

4.     Business License Discussion/ Approval

a.      Fast Stop 1122 Inc, 25 N Bear Lake Blvd. Saud Shahram

Council Member  Hansen made the motion to approve the business license of the Fast Stop 122 Inc., 25 N Bear Lake Blvd, Saud Shahram. Motion Carried.

b.     Fast Stop 1122 Inc., Class A Beer License, Saud Shahram

Council Member  Hansen made the motion to approve the Class A Beer License for Fast Stop 1122 Inc. Motion Carried.

 c.      Bear Lake Marina Side KOA, 485 N Bear Lake Blvd. Kampgrounds of America, Inc.Council Member  Parry made the motion to approve the business license application. Motion Carried.

 d.     Bear Lake Trail Side KOA, 145 N 300 W. Kampgrounds of America, Inc.

Council Member  Hansen made the motion to accept the business license application. Motion carried                       

 Nature N Stone LLC, DBA Adelia’s Garden, 65 W Logan Road #3. Carol Judd.

Council Member  Hansen made the motion to approve the business license.                        Council Member Parry seconded the motion.  A vote was taken: Council Carried.

 e.      3DB Rentals, 6057 W 9740 N, Highland, UT. Multiple STRs. Benson Cluff, Kimball Cluff and Chris Cluff

Council Member  Parry made the motion to accept 3DB Business Application. Motion Carried.

Encumbrance Discussion/Approval

a.      Buttercup Mobile Home Estates Lot 87 and 88, as well as adjacent 15” easements to both lots. James Peterson

Council Member  Hansen made the motion to approve. Motion Carried.

 b.     Long Ridge @ Bear Lake, Phase 4, Lot 38 and 39. Kenneth Kimball

Council Member  Hansen made the motion to approve    the encumbrance of lots 38 and 39. Motion Carried.

 PUD Discussion/Approval

a.      Requests Approval of updated Preliminary Plans for Phases 2 & 3, Conestoga Ranch. Seth Porter and Steve.

Seth Porter offered to review the changes he’s made since the last time he received approval. He stated that they are still working on dumpster locations.  Each home will have a 2-car garage and 2 outside parking spaces.  Council Member Argyle asked if they could get a full-size truck inside the garage.  Mr. Porter also stated that the lots will be sold, not rented.

On the cabin side, they have 24 ft road and will not be paved.  Council Member Argyle stated her concern over the size of the garages cannot accommodate 2 vehicles. Mr. Porter stated they have an additional 23 parking stalls on the west side. Council Member Hansen brought up the concern about the cabins becoming nightly rentals and the requirements of on-site parking.  Because it’s a PUD, they can count the overflow parking as part of the parking requirement, but they must be designated stalls.

The RV stalls can be rented by the owner as well for nightly rentals.

Mr. Porter stated that he has a 25 ft set back, so a 20’ x 25’ pad is not a problem for his short-term occupancy.  He also pointed out the additional parking set aside for boats and larger vehicles.

Council Member Arygle explained the concerns of parking. Mr. Porter stated that if he changes the footprint of the cabin, they would be able to meet the parking requirements.

     Council Member  Parry made the motion to accept the Conestoga Ranch expansion                       preliminary review. Motion Carried.

 b.     Requests Approval of Preliminary Plat for Bear Lake Vista’s (formerly Blue Vista Hills). Hal Christiansen and  Chuck Methany,

Mr. Methany jumped in by stating they took to heart the suggestions of improving their flow of traffic and increasing their right of ways to 60’ as well as other safety issues. Their garages are 34’by 36’.

Hansen asked if they have a report from UDOT.  The response was it’s on its way. Hansen argued the importance of the report and the effects it has on the town council’s decision.

Council Member Hansen asked if there is sufficient parking for the phase presented. The answer was yes.  If there are changes in the future, there will be increased parking. 

Quinn Dance said the storm drain calculations are in.  There is enough volume in the 2 proposed vaults and the routing of the water.  Perc tests have been done to this phase.  There is an MOU with the county to use the county road along the property.  They do have a letter.  Mr. Hansen asked to see that letter.

 Mr. Hansen commented on the road cross-sections. He pointed out that it butts up against the townhome walls. They are meeting the minimums.  They are going to allow short-term rentals, approximately 25 %.  Council Member Argyle asked if there will be a stipulation for long -term rentals. ……. In the CCR’s they will be 1-year leases and no subletting.

Council Member Argyle stated that in meeting with the mayor about this plan, if approved, it needs to be conditional upon the UDOT traffic study.

  Council Member  Parry made the motion to approve Bear Lake Vista Hills, Phase 1on their  preliminary plan conditional upon their UDOT road study. Motion Carried.

  Subdivision Discussion/Approval

a.      Requests Final Approval for Buttercup Acres, Thomas Burningham

Thomas Burningham and Matt ???Thompson?? were both present.  Planning Commission Chair, Dan Kurek was on the phone and addressed the council with the Planning Commission’s requests for the building envelope.  Quinn Dance was asked to the table to discuss the revised plans with the unbuildable area.  Mr. Dance mentioned the ordinance that states no open canals at the rear of the lot.  Mr. Thompson said they are going to be piping part of the canal. Mr. Dance stated that they can mark it as “no inhabited buildings” rather than “unbuildable.”Ken said that because the ordinance says it’s supposed to be piped that there needs to be documentation releasing the city from any liability if they approve it.  The canal company has provided letters stating that piping will be required for approximately 100 ft.  Hansen reiterated that the ordinance states that a canal cannot be in the rear of the property. There was discussion about the liability of the city.Mr. Nelson asked what his options were?  He offered to change the lot lines or combine lots in order to meet the ordinance requirements.  There was discussion about reducing the lot, if Mr. Nelson would have enough acreage to meet the zone requirements.Nelson suggested donating the land to the city or calling it open space.  Quinn Dance came back to the only way to make the lot buildable is to pipe the canal all the way through.  He cannot make it open space because there is no HOA to take care of it.Quinn Dance read the ordinance stating that it is ok if the canal is on the rear or side property line.Matt suggested some changes that the council agreed to look at but could not make a motion on until they see it.

     Public Comments, 2-minute time limit 

    Recreation Center Proposal Presentation Discussion           

Travis Eborn was present and shared a survey with the council members in attendance.  He stated that he felt there was a need for this kind of facility. He mentioned that most people state that they want a place to walk when they can’t outside.

Council Member Argyle shared some financial concerns about the pool aspect of their plan.  She stated that it costs just $3000 to heat the small pool that the town currently has, let alone to hire and keep lifeguards to staff the pool.

Council Member Hansen commented that building it is the easy part.  Maintaining it will be the challenge.   

Mr. Eborn brought up TRT money that will be coming into the county.  He feels the County Commissioners are fairly open to giving a good “chunk of money” to the citizens for a venture like this. When asked if they have come up with any actual figures, Mr. Eborn responded that they need money to complete a study.  He heard $50,000 would need to conduct that but he is not certain what fee would cover.

Council Member Hansen is concerned about creating a special service district for this and the taxing authority it would have.  Mr. Eborn continued to review the results of his survey and potential benefits.

Mr. Eborn stated his concerns about Heritage Park has a huge area that is used just for Raspberry Days to which the council responded that the space is also used for concerts, celebrations, playing frisbee, and other activities.

Quinn Dance added the comment, that there is a parks and trails update on the master plan and suggested that there may be a component that can be added to the study.

Mr. Eborn asked if the council is aware of any money or grant ideas that might be available.  JUB has some grant writing people and there are some Rec. Center funds out there.  It was suggested that they also contact Mitch Poulsen with …..

Shawn Walker asked if adding EMS parking, space, would add to their chance of getting funding.  They are looking at land on the south end of town for this project. Mr. Eborn stated that this project would mostly be overseen by the county, but wanted to know if the town had anything to offer.  He would like to set up a citizen meeting.

  Short-term Rentals

Council Member  Parry made the motion to approve short term rentals “a through g, skip h, and go I through l.”.  Motion Carried.

      Ordinance Discussion/Approval

a.      Ordinance # 22-07, an Ordinance Requiring Two Ingresses/Egresses in Subdivisions.

 Council Member Hansen stated that the code being referenced in the ordinance needs to be stated out. Glen Gillies presented the IFC code being questioned.

30 and below requires one, 100 multi family units require 2 egress/ ingress.

 Council Member  Parry made the motion to do not accept Ordinance #22-07, an Ordinance Requiring Two Ingresses/Egresses in Subdivisions, and send it back to the Planning Commission. Motion Carried.

Mr. Parry was excused. There is no longer a quorum and no business will be conducted at this point.

Miscellaneous

 Ken Hansen said the Library was running well. Pat Argyle is busy with the Easter Egg Hunt and Raspberry Day.

Payment Vouchers

 Council Member  Parry made the motion to pay the bills. Council Member Hansen seconded the motion.  Motion Carried.

 

Garden City Clean up Day April 30th

Town of Woodruff

 

MEETING AGENDA

Town of Woodruff

P.O. Box 154

Woodruff, UT  84086

 

Meeting Description:  Board Meeting__________________________________________________               

Date:     April 12, 2022          : 6:00 p.m.______________Location:  Town Hall________

	Items to Be Discussed
1	Flag Ceremony by scout group
2	Request to speak – Alyna Ohling with CAPSA
3	Adopt resolution to change meeting time
4	Follow up from previous meeting
5	Approval of minutes from March meeting
6	Approval of bills for April
7	Town Hall Rental for March
8	Citizen Request from Audrey Jessen
9	Other Board Concerns
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Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

 

Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

Entity: Rich County

Body: Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

Subject: Emergency Management Hazardous Substances

Notice Title: Meeting Notice

Notice Type: Meeting

Event Start Date & Time: April 20, 2022 04:00 PM

Event End Date & Time: April 20, 2022 06:00 PM

Location: Rich County Courthouse

Description/Agenda:

Agenda

Welcome	-Mike Wahlberg

Approve minutes from January 19, 2022, meeting				
All

County emergency manager's report	- Bryce Nielsen

Communications issues (including portable radio purchases)		
Bryce Nielsen

County needs (including emergency signs)	- Mike Wahlberg

Hazmat report		- Jon Robison and Fire Chiefs

Annual review of county hazmat plan	 - All

Agency reports		-	All

Adjourn

Empty Nesters @ 801-602-1752 Pot luck tonight April 11, 6:00 PM at the City Office call Randall Knight

Obituary: Anita Weston

Anita Weston, 79, passed away at her home in Garden City, Utah, on April 9, 2022. A fifth generation Bear Laker, she was born in the family home in Pickleville, Utah, on April 18, 1942. She was the third child of Benjamin Earley Weston and Marie Pope Weston. 

Anita attended grade school in Garden City, Utah, and high school at North Rick High School in Laketown, Utah. She graduated from BYU.

Anita filled a mission in the Eastern States mission, serving mostly in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Following her mission she worked as a legal secretary at the Mackay-Burton Law Firm in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Anita began her high school teaching career in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, then in Cokeville, Wyoming. She attended Utah State University earning a Masters degree and a Doctorate. Her higher education provided opportunity for her to teach college for the next 30 years at Aberdeen, South Dakota, the University of Wisconsin at Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and with encouragement and a letter of recommendation from L. Tom Perry, at Ricks College and BYU-Idaho.

Anita travelled extensively in the United States, including Hawaii. She visited Egypt and Jordan, absorbing the culture and unique sites.

Anita was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints teaching Relief Society and Sunday School. She was a President of the Relief Society and a member of the Stake Relief Society Presidency. Anita played the organ in each ward she lived in. She taught piano lessons to hundreds of youth and adults throughout her life.

Anita was active in civic affairs, attending and reporting on many city and county meetings.

Anita loved and stayed close to her parents all their lives. She loved to learn and to teach. She loved Bear Lake and her two little birds. Anita raised beautiful orchids, made many lovely embroidered quilts and crocheted items. Anita was an avid reader, liked puzzles, enjoyed movies and stories on TV and collected Winnie the Poohs,

A funeral will be held in Anita Weston's honor on Saturday, April 16, 2022, at the Garden City Ward Chapel at 11 a.m. A viewing will be held at 9:30 a.m., also at the church.

Letter from the Editor:

Anita Weston, 9 days from her 80^th birthday and with her friend Priscilla from Rexburg sitting by her side, laughing and talking through the night, Anita went to meet her parents and brother, Dale. No more pain!

Bess and Don say she was a great neighbor who always tried to be positive. (Except for the changes going on in Garden City).Family was so important to Anita. Between her teaching in Cokeville, Wyoming, Canada, Eau Claire, USU and Rexburg, she would come home to the Ranch at Sage and then onto Garden City. We met her 56 years ago on the Ben Weston ranch in Pickleville when our little daughter, Kristie, had gone for a walk from the Kimball house to the state road all by herself and the Weston’s saw her.

Bobbie Coray said that she and Anita were the terrifying dynamic duo. They loved going to the County Commission meetings and telling the Commissioners what they thought of things going on in the County.

Nadine Sprouse loved visiting with Anita and Anita’s mother, Marie and sharing the tales of olden days.

All of us who knew Anita will miss her laugh and her music. Piano students from Kristie Huefner Godfrey to the latest round of Moldenhauers and Parry’s will miss out on her lessons.

Her cousin Darin Satterthwaite will miss his piano lessons too! Her cousin Wes will also miss her as he was able to live at her home and do puzzles with her and talk. Her other many cousins will miss her delightful personality.

Anita was so very knowledgeable and would share her insight on many subjects.

Bobbie Coray's tribute to Anita Weston

She loved and admired her sister Carolyn and her brother Dale who died several years ago. 

She had terrible pain from arthritis these last few years, but would readily agree to do any crazy adventure I’d suggest.

I’m going to so miss my funny, sweet sometimes caustically fun friend.  I’m feeling tender and I have tears but I’m glad that she is no longer in pain and is with so many of her beloved family. My Chris loved her too so I’m sure he is part of the group gathered to greet her!!Anita Weston, my dear dear friend and partner in crime, died this morning in Garden City. She was the key reporter for the Rich Civic Times for 10 years and before that The Rich County Times for 8 years. 

Anita also was the organist in some capacity for over 65 years in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. During that time she also inspired over a hundred piano students many who became organists on missions and in their church services. 

She earned her PhD and taught at three universities, the last being at BYU Idaho.   She retired early to take care of her beloved mother Marie. 

For years she and Marie set up the quilting for Tuesday afternoon quilting for the ladies of Garden City. Hundreds of quilts were sent to needy families and disasters all over the world because of them. 

We spent a lot of time together discussing world problems and solutions and all sorts of doctrinal topics. We also had a lot of fun together. We both loved DI shopping and once we hit every DI between Logan and Salt Lake and then every DI in Salt Lake in one day. 

She loved to read and was part of the gang who built the Garden City Library. We often shared books we loved. Usually they were books everyone else would roll their eyes at and laugh at us!  But she introduced me to the book “A Town Called Alice” we both loved. 

Anita could shoot anything with dead aim!  Which belied her gentle demeanor. And she loved Fanta orange pop in the can and junk food!  

She adored her nieces and nephews.  She told me when they were little she bought them all overalls each summer when they came to work on the farm. 

She loved and admired her sister Carolyn and her brother Dale who died several years ago. 

She had terrible pain from arthritis these last few years, but would readily agree to do any crazy adventure I’d suggest.

I’m going to so miss my funny, sweet sometimes caustically fun friend.  I’m feeling tender and I have tears but I’m glad that she is no longer in pain and is with so many of her beloved family. My Chris loved her too so I’m sure he is part of the group gathered to greet her!!

-Bobbie Coray
(Source: https://www.facebook.com/bobbie.coray/posts/10158439944685807)

Rich County Precinct 3

 

Rich County Caucus Precinct 4 & 5