Daniel Town Council Meeting
Monday April 5, 2021 at 6:00 PM
Wasatch County Services Building,
Conference Room B
55 South 500 East, Heber City, Utah
Meeting Minutes
Quorum Present: Council members: Mayor Chip Turner, Council members: Eric Bunker, Merry Duggin, John Glodowski, and Stefanie Grady.
Treasurer Sherri Price and Clerk/Recorder Mary Snyder present.
Members of the public in attendance: Shelly Bunker (Domestic Water), Ryan Taylor (TO- Engineers), Gary Walton (Domestic Water) Geoff Fishel (Core & Main), Ted Kearl (Core & Main)
VIA online: Amelia Pays (TO- Engineers), Pam Skinner
Meeting was called to order by Mayor Turner at 6:01 PM.
1) Public Comment concerning issues (limit 2 minutes):
None
2) CONTINUED DISCUSSUION/PRESENTATION MASTER METER:
Core & Main was present to give a demonstration of the upgrade options that are offered with the Harmony Suites software. They also provide a quote for the upgrade or for replacement of the current registers. The total upgrade of the Harmony Suites with the equipment to include the meters and lids is $65,549.40 based on the customer loyalty offer.
If the Town opts to replace the current registers, they are $201.32. Currently 20 meters need to be replaced that qualify under the warranty.
3) WEBB/SUNSET RIDGE DEVELOPMENT: DISCUSSION/ACTION of ENTRY GATE:
Council member Bunker stated that the applicant is requesting a gate and Planning Commission approved with recommendations which included emergency access, provide a code to the Town and to service utilities, is off the main road to not constrict traffic and should be recorded on the mylar. He also stated that there was a recommendation to have an agreement with the Homeowners Association and the Town for future use or removal. Council asked if there was an understanding that this could be a temporary gate due to future access and potentially needs to be stated in their CCR document for future owners to understand this condition. Council member Grady stated that the Town should keep a good paper trail for potential issues and lawsuits that could be caused.
Council member Glodowski made a motion to accept the Homeowners Agreement with the plat and mylar referring documents.
Further discussion: Ryan Taylor stated that the gate will be located approximately 100 feet off 3000 South not to cause a traffic issue. This will be a paved access road and are holding a higher standard than required and have been very willing to work with the Town. It is believed that they will be ready to start selling the lots around May. Council member Grady made the recommendation to get the consensus from Kelly Christensen from the Wasatch County to see how the garbage may be handled and they he will agree to the applicant’s plan. Also in question is the snow removal and how it will be handled. There is plenty of room on both sides of the road that is going in and Mr. Taylor stated that he does not see this is being an issue with or without the gate.
Council member Glodowski amended his motion to include adding the mylar with referring document addressing the conditions, seconded by Council member Grady.
Council member Bunker stated to possible have the applicant address Council with plans.
Mayor Turner called for the vote on the motion: For: Mayor Turner. Council members Glodowski and Grady. Against: Council member Bunker and Duggin. Motion passes.
4) GORDON LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT:
No action was taken at this time.
5) DISCUSSION of RECREATION, ARTS, PARKS (RAP) TAX:
Council member Duggin recently attended the Interlocal Meeting in which the RAP Tax was presented for discussion. This is a consumer tax of 1/10 of 1% which is about $10.00 per $1000.00 on everything but unprepared food. This tax will be used to fund trail maintenance, art programs and even parks and recreation programs. Steve Farrell asked for this to be presented to the individual cities and town as they are looking to have it on the ballot for November and has requested input by June. Gary Walton is against it. Council member Bunker stated that he is also against it and feels that there are already enough fees and sees no benefit to Daniel Town. Council member Duggin does not see the benefit to the town as well. Per the council discussion, Council member Duggin stated that she will report back to Mr. Farrell, that the Town does not support the RAP Tax as proposed.
6) APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION: DR 2021-04-05 DANIEL IRRIGATION COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT:
Mayor Turner presented the resolution for the Daniel Irrigation Cooperative Agreement.
Council member Duggin made the motion to approve DR 2021-04-05 the Daniel Irrigation Cooperative agreement, seconded by Council member Glodowski. FOR: Mayor Turner, Council members Bunker, Duggin, Glodowski, and Grady.
7) SET DATE FOR WORK MEETING FOR ANNUAL BUDGET PREPERATION:
Mayor Turner stated that there are a lot of upcoming changes and would like the council to be involved with the budget preparation. Council member Bunker made the recommendation to hold the work meeting prior to the Planning meeting as the Town will already have access to the building. The meeting will be held April 21, 2021 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
8) BUSINESS LICENSE RENEWALS/APPLICATIONS:
Renewal license(s): Adam Knight Plumbing, BMCI Electric, Larson Ground Maintenance, Bart Wilde & Associates, Jolley Electric, Daniel Creek Construction, Stone Cutter Construction
New License(s): Bush Family Farm
Council member Duggin made a motion to approve all renewals presented, seconded by Council member Grady. FOR: Mayor Turner, Council members: Bunker, Duggin, Glodowski, and Grady.
The new Bush Family Farm application is being held for the applicant to address the Council.
9) DANIEL MUNICIPAL WATER:
Water Secretary Shelly Bunker stated that she completed the four-hour Xpress Bill Pay training. She stated that it does require her to download the information daily and they recommended doing it first thing in the morning. She also sent out notifications to all users on the systems to sign up if interested in the payment option. She also indicated that the “do not flush” notifications were also sent out again for the year to the Storm Haven Sewer. Notice of Cross Connection Control also accompanied all water users with billing. Due to not going to water school this year, she has requested Amelia with TO-Engineers to complete the Consumer Confidence Reports (CCR) this year.
10) STORM HAVEN WATER:
Water Manager Gary Walton stated that they will be scheduling the spring annual pump services for the system.
11) APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES: March 1, 2021:
Council member Bunker motion to approve the meeting minutes for March 1, 2021, seconded by Council member Grady. FOR: Mayor Turner, Council member Bunker, Grady, Glodowski and Duggin.
12) RECORDERS OFFICE: WARRANTS APPROVAL, ANNOUNCEMENTS, ETC.:
Council member Glodowski made a motion to approve the warrants, seconded by Council member Duggin. FOR: Mayor Turner, Council members Bunker, Duggin and Grady.
a. QUARTERLY BUDGET PRESENTATION:
Clerk Mary Snyder presented the current budget for the second quarter of the 2021-2022 fiscal year.
13) CLOSED SESSION: legal, personal, property
No closed session was held.
14) ADJOURN:
Council member Glodowski made a motion to adjourn at 8:35 PM, seconded by Council Member Duggin. All members in favor.
Mary Snyder
Clerk/Recorder