Town of Daniel
Town Council Meeting Minutes
June 2, 2008
Wasatch County Building
55 South 500 East
Heber, Utah
5:30 pm
Quorum: Mike Duggin, Gary Walton, Eric Bunker, John Blotter, Dan Harvath.
Mayor Duggin called the meeting to order at 5:31 pm.
- Public Hearing – Proposed Budget
Motion – John Blotter
To open the Public Hearing
Second – Gary Walton
Passed unanimous
Mayor Duggin asked for public comment. Gary Weight asked about a telecom tax and Mayor Duggin explained that we have one.
Dan Harvath passed out the proposed final budget and explained the difference is in the monies allotted for elections because there will not be an election for the Town of Daniel next year.
There was discussion on the proposed budget. Taxes were discussed and it was explained that any taxation needs a Truth in Taxation Hearing. Dan Harvath, the Town treasurer, did not recommend an increase in property taxes but he did recommend an increase in the energy tax.
Professional and attorney’s fees were discussed. Mayor Duggin said the Town is planning a fundraiser to help with attorney fees.
Motion – Gary Walton
To accept the final proposed budget
Second – John Blotter
Passed unanimous
There was discussion about the energy tax, recommended by Dan Harvath and the mechanics of it. Mayor Duggin reported that the utilities report to the Governor’s office and the taxation is coordinated through there.
Motion – Gary Walton
To close the Public Hearing
Second – John Blotter
Passed unanimous
Mayor Duggin read the resolution.
Motion – Eric Bunker
To accept resolution #
Second – Gary Walton
Passed unanimous
- Sky Properties
Sky Properties wants to purchase the Distefano property at the corner of 3000 S and Hwy 189. They have proposed building state offices and warehouse and storage facilities.
There was discussion about the project and they were advised that a zoning change was needed and the deadline is July 15, 2008.
- Business Licenses
Eric Bunker reported that were no applicants.
- Business Application requirements
The council members discussed if the applicants for business licenses should appear before the Town Council at their initial application. Eric Bunker said that he liked it when the applicants appeared and Gary Walton stated that once is no too much to ask. Mayor Duggin said that once we have a justice court we will be able to enforce.
Motion – Gary Walton
Request new applicants on renewal applications appear before the Town Council. If they fail to appear the Town will add an additional fee (fee plus ½) to enact the license because the license lapsed.
There was discussion about what is equitable and what other towns do. The motion died for lack of second. Dan Harvath stated that an ordinance needed to be drafted. Mayor Duggin asked him to draft one.
- Interlocal Agreement w/Justice Court
The council members looked over the agreement and agreed it was the best that could be done. Mayor Duggin read the ordinance.
Motion – Gary Walton
To accept the ordinance as read with the typos in section B corrected (“boy” should be “body”)
Second – John Blotter
Mayor Duggin aye
Gary Walton aye
John Blotter aye
Eric Bunker nay
- Committee Reports
Eric Bunker asked about Open Space and John Blotter reported that the issue is losing interest. Eric said that it has been rekindled at the County level.
Mayor Duggin read the petition regarding the Boyer project traffic and intersection plan. He also talked about the Heritage Project and updated the council on it.
Ryan Taylor reported on the roads in the Town of Daniel saying that they were all in good shape. He singled out Storm Haven Drive saying it should be high priority because it is a safety hazard. Rip rap was discussed as a solution.
Lambert Deegan reported on CDBG for a water tank and talked about the next steps in the process.
Mayor Duggin reported that Storm Haven water has indicated that they want to join the Town.
- Business Application Requirements
Dan Harvath read the ordinance .
Motion – John Blotter
To accept ordinance #
Second – Gary Walton
Passed unanimous
- Minutes
Motion – Gary Walton
Accept the minutes as amended to include the resolution numbers
Second – Eric Bunker
Passed unanimous
Mayor Duggin asked for approval to send flowers to Heather Bateman after her gall bladder surgery.
- Adjourn
Motion – Gary Walton
To adjourn
Second – Eric Bunker
Passed unanimous
Mayor Duggin adjourned the meeting at 8:46 pm