Daniel Town Council Meeting
Monday December 2, 2019 @ 6 pm
Wasatch County Service Complex,
Conference Room B
55 S 500 E, Heber City, UT 84032
Town Council Quorum: Mayor Chip Turner, Council members, Eric Bunker, and Stefanie Grady. Council member John Glodowski and Jon Blotter excused. Treasurer Sherry Price-present; Clerk Mary Snyder present for minutes.
Member of public: Jill Bonner, Todd Bonner, Bonnie Ivie, Mike Duggin, Merry Duggin, Lynne Shindurling, Pam Skinner, Marcia Birch, and Ryan Taylor.
1) PUBLIC COMMENT:
Lynne Shindurling stated that she would like to request that copies of warrants, presentation materials and such be available for meetings.
2) BUSINESS LICENSES:
Renewals: My Berry Own Preschool, Doctor Fix It
Council member Bunker made a motion to approve both renewal business licenses, seconded by Council member Grady. Motion passes.
3) TOWN RESOLUTION: DR-2019-12-02A: Reappointing of Planning Commission
After reading of the resolutions, Mayor Turner opened for discussion. Lynne Shindurling stating that she does not believe that Mark McAllister’s name is correct. She stated that the prior appointed of Jaye Binkerd was filed by Brent Waterman in a recent replacement. Mayor Turner stated to note this and will further review. Mrs. Shindurling further stated that she was curious why notice of application for the reappoints never occurred. She stated that she did not see notice on the website for taking of applications. Clerk Mary Snyder stated that it was posted on June 26, 2019 and July 3, 2019 in the Wasatch Wave and was posted to the Town Website when there was an opening. Mrs. Shindurling stated for the reappointment there was no postings. She asked if any contact had been made with the present commission to see if they are willing to continue with positions. Commissioner Skinner stated that she was not contacted. Mrs. Shindurling stated that she would like to object to the reappointment of Commissioners and believes that there were several new people at the last meeting that expressed interest in the town positions.
Council member Bunker stated that there is no harm in moving forward, because anyone that wishes to resign can do so and a reappoint will occur. Council member Grady asked for clarification in the matter. Council member Bunker stated that the prior resolution was never completed and therefore we are trying to catch up now. Mrs. Shindurling asked for clarification. Council member Bunker stated that the last reappoint was never done. Mrs. Shindurling asked for the date that it was not completed. Council member Bunker that the resolution for 2018 was never done.
Mayor Turner stated that due to the issues, Council would look into this matter and appreciated the issues being brought to light. Council member Bunker stated that the Clerk is the one that found the issue.
Mayor Turner called for the vote and all members in favor.
Commissioner Pam Skinner stated that she is present and would like to make it public that she wishes to continue with her position.
4) TOWN RESOLUTION: DR-2019-12-02B: Appointing of Board of Appeals
Council member Grady made a motion to approve Resolution DR 2019-12-02B, seconded by Council member Bunker. All members in favor.
5) HEBER VALLEY ADVISORY BOARD REPORT: Stefanie Grady
Council member Grady stated that she has made a two-year commitment to the Airport Board. She stated that there was a joint meeting on November 14, 2019 and was the first meeting to outline a plan. There are five upcoming workshops/meetings for the year. She stated that the first public meeting will be held in January, but no date is scheduled at this time. She stated that the web address is www.HeberValleyFlightPath.com and also a link will be posted on the Town Website.
6) DISCUSS ACQUISITION of WATER SHARES:
No comment
7) DANIEL MUNICIPAL WATER:
Water secretary Shelley Bunker stated that there are no issues.
8) STORM HAVEN WATER:
Water Secretary Shelley Bunker stated that there are no issues. She also stated that all the water samplings are good for the new well.
9) APPROVAL of COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES:
Council member Bunker made a motion to approve the November 4, 2019 meeting minutes, seconded by Council member Grady. All members in favor.
10) RECORDER’S OFFICE: Warrants approval, announcements, etc:
Council member Grady made a motion to approve the warrants, with the exclusion of the $5000 retainer to Lang Equipment, seconded by Council member Bunker. All members in favor.
11) POSSIBLE CLOSED SESSION: Legal issues, Property acquisition
No closed session
12) ADJOURN:
Council member Bunker made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Council member Grady. All members in favor at 6:32 PM.
Mary Snyder
Clerk/Recorder