Daniel Town Council Meeting
Monday October 7, 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, Stefanie Grady and John Glodowski. Council member Jon Blotter arrived at 6:45PM. Town Planning Commission present: Pam Skinner and Kim Norris. Clerk Mary Snyder present for minutes.
Member of public: Shelley Bunker, Ryan Taylor, Merry Duggin, Lynne Shindurling, Marcia Birch, Darlene Luke, Adalee Larsen, Greg McMillan, Suzanne McMillan
1) PUBLIC COMMENT: Merry Duggin stated that she serves as the Treasurer for the Tax Payers Association and asked that any registered voters, please take advantage of the opportunity to vote this year. The election is a mail-in ballet and the big item is the $1,500,000 school bond.
Marcia Birch was present to ask for an update on a prior issue that she had brought before council. Mayor Turner stated that Council is currently working with the Town attorney’s in regard to the complaint.
2) PUBLIC HEARING- Modifying Daniel Town Code, Title Code 8:
Mayor Turner stated that there has been an issue with the State Posting website and that it is recognized that there should be three posting to hold a hearing. However, with some research under code 52-4-202(5) the notice requirement of subsection (1) may be disregarded if:
because of unforeseen circumstances it is necessary for a public body or specified body to hold an emergency meeting to consider matters of an emergency or urgent nature; and
(ii) the public body or specified body gives the best notice practicable of:
It was believed that the posting was submitted correctly and therefore Council should be able to continue with the scheduled hearing. Mayor Turner called for the vote to continue with Public Hearing.
Council member Glodowski made a motion based on findings to continue with the hearing, seconded by Council member Grady. All members in favor at 6:11 PM.
Council member Bunker provided a packet of the updated conditional uses. He also stated that the moratorium will expire in November. There were items such as high voltage transmission lines from residential areas that were removed; as well as gas pressure control stations and pipelines. He also stated that kennels and grooming have been moved to commercial zoning due to increase complaint issues.
Commissioner Norris stated that Planning reviewed the permitted uses and made changes as necessary.
No public came forward with comments.
Council member Bunker made a motion to close the Public Hearing, seconded by Council member Glodowski. All members in favor at 6:29 PM.
3) BUSINESS LICENSE(S):
Renewals: Out West Official Gear & Apparel
Council member Bunker made a motion to approve the renewal of Out West Gear & Apparel, seconded by Council member Glodowski. All members approved.
NEW: Guys Services: Adalee Larsen was present to talk about the type of business she is doing and stated that this is a side job while she is trying to go to school. It is specifically at client’s residents doing cleaning.
Council member Bunker made a motion to approve Guys Services, seconded by Council member Grady. All member in favor.
4) DISCUSSION ACQUISITION of DANIEL WATER SHARES:
5) REVIEW/SIGN COUNTY SNOW REMOVAL AGREEMENT:
Council member Grady made a motion to approve the Wasatch County Snow Removal agreement for the 2019-20 season, seconded by Council member Glodowski. All members in favor.
6) DISCUSS BOARD OF APPEALS:
Mayor Turner is looking for recommendations to fill the Board of Appeals and would like some input of individuals to contact.
Council member Grady made the recommendation to keep the board with an odd number of members. Commissioner Norris made the recommendation to have at least three (3) members.
7) DANIEL MUNICIPAL WATER:
Water Secretary Shelley Bunker stated that there have been more struggles with the Master Meter system. Bills were sent out late again. She stated that due to the issues, it is requiring re-reads.
8) STORM HAVEN WATER:
The new well is functioning and working well. Shelley Bunker stated that they have been able to get several points removed from the water system, but they will need to continue monitoring.
Greg McMillian was present to discuss a water issue. He stated that he received a shut-off notice for over usage. He stated that upon his investigation that a rock got down into the float and was not allowing the water to shut off and was unaware of the problem. The issue has been resolved at this time and had the value present for council to review. He stated that his bill is approximately $1041.00 and asked for some assistance due to the nature of the issue. Mayor Turner stated that he would further discuss the issue with Council and call him later with a decision.
Council member Bunker stated that there is a new metering system, Badger Meter, that they would like to test in Storm Haven area. He stated that it would help with isolating issues quicker because water company could review daily or more often and users have access to online accounts as well.
Ryan Taylor stated that Badger is user friendly, has cellular connection with cloud storage, reports two (2) times per day with updated information every fifteen (15) minutes and water customers can access through their email. He would like to add a couple meters in a couple locations to test new meters and would require a $3000.00 one-time software fee. He stated that meters run about $300.00 each and could be replaced over time as the others quit working.
Council member Glodowski stated that this access would allow anyone to find a leak faster and could potentially pay for itself. Mr. Taylor further stated that if there were an issue, the user would get an alert sent to their email as well as the water department.
Commissioner Norris stated that the same information is available with Master Meter. He suggested to contact the company and see about having a representative come and discuss the issues as well as operations of the meters with council and water department. He believes that the issues could be resolved.
Council member Bunker also stated that the Town may want to look into getting their own GIS account or piggyback with another municipality. It would cost $3000.00 to obtain an account. He stated that GIS helps with locating and marking of water meters, water tanks, and lines for the water system. Ryan Taylor stated at this time, the town is using TO-Engineers login and there are other users that use this login; therefore, he is not able to isolate a particular entity from seeing and entities system.
Council member Blotter made a motion to purchase a user account for GIS systems, seconded by Council member Glodowski. All members in favor.
9) APPROVAL of COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES:
Council member Bunker made a motion to approve the September 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. This was seconded by Council member Glodowski. All members in favor.
Council member made a motion to approve the engagement letter for the annual audit with Gilbert & Stewart, seconded by Council member Glodowski. All members in favor.
Council member Bunker made a motion to close regular session and enter closed session for legal issues. This was seconded by Council member Glodowski. All members in favor at 7:35 PM.
11) POSSIBLE CLOSED SESSION: Legal issues, Property acquisition
Council member Glodowski made a motion to end closed session and re-enter regular sessions, seconded by Council member Grady at 8:16 PM. All members in favor.
12) ADJOURN:
Council member Bunker made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Council member Grady. All members in favor at 8:18 PM.
Mary Snyder
Clerk/Recorder