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Show FILLMORE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES cmr council November 21, 1979 Minutes of the regular meeting of the Fillmore City Council held Wednesday, November 21, 1979 at 7:30 p.m. in the Fillmore City Building. Notice of time, place and agenda of the meeting were provided The Progress, The Gazette, Radio Station KNAK and each member of the governing body by mailing copies of the Notice and Agenda on the 15th day of November, A. 1979. Present at the meeting: Mayor Pro-teMark Paxton, Council Alison Robison. Mayor-Elemembers Robert A. Nielson, Duane O. Bartholomew, Merlin A. Hare, and Doris Rasmussen, council-elec- t members Duane Baugh and Don W. Stuart, and Recorder Carol C. Wise and Attorney Steven C. Tycksen. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Motion by Councilwoman Rasmussen, seconded by Councilman Hare. Motion carried. Vote was unanimous. Attorney Dexter L. Anderson reported to the Council on the outcome of the case E. Arthur Higgins vs. Fillmore City. Attorney Anderson outlined the following summary of claims and court judgment: ct The matter was discussed at some length. Attorney Anderson reviewed the history of the case for the Council and outlined appeal procedures. The Council requested that the present City Attorneys review the case. It was the feeling of the Council that newly elected officials should participate in the decisions relative to appeal and payment of the judgment. Bills numbered 4902 through 4977, 4997 through 5000 and 2101 through 2125 which total $161,984.21 approved for payment. Motion by Councilman Hare, seconded by Councilwoman Rasmussen. Vote was unanimous. Recorder Wise explained that judges of election had been paid by Fillmore City for the entire election day. A bill will now be submitted to Millard County for one half of the expense. Attorney Tycksen reported that he had contacted Millard School District and that it appeared that a settlement on the purchase of property on 200 West Street was progressing.' Upon recommendation of Attorney Tycksen motion was made by Councilman Hare, seconded by Councilwoman Rasmussen that Fillmore City vacate the public easement on 200 West Street from Center Street to the north boundary of the school district property, but that the City hold in abeyance 'any action to vacate the private easement of the other property owners on the street pending the signing of an indemnification agreement by Millard School District for the purchase of the remaining property by the school district. Motion carried. Vote was unanimous. Attorney Tycksen then reviewed other pending legal matters. Motion by Councilman Bartholomew and seconded by Councilwoman Rasmussen that legal action to collect an unpaid utility bill be initiated. Motion carried. Vote was unanimous. Motion by Councilman Nielson, seconded by Councilman Hare that a letter be sent to the owners of a local cafe outlining the requirements and regulations which regulate public dances. Motion carried. Vote was unanimous. The garbage ordinance was again reviewed. After a and Mayor-elec- t lengthy discussion in which Council-elec- t were asked to participate, the following motion was made by Councilman Hare: 4 The garbage ordinance be amended as follows: Section 3 Paragraph A All residences and all business establishments within the municipality shall pay the municipality the following landfill service charges: Residential Rate AH occupied residential units shall pay the rate of $2.00 per month. Payments shall be collected in advance. Commercial Rate All business establishments producing either residential garbage or commercial garbage or refuse shall pay a minimum monthly charge of $3.00 per month plus such additional amount per month as may be determined by the governing body upon the basis of volume, time or weight for each class of business 79-2- establishment. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Rasmussen. Carried. Vote was unanimous. Attorney Tycksen recommended that a subdivision developers notice be given before declaring their $1,000.00 bond in forfeit. The Council then discussed rental of City equipment. It was agreed that the only item the City should rent out is the electrical boom truck. It was agreed that a charge of $12.00 per hour plus of cost of wages for an operator would be charged. It was agreed that the truck should not go out without an experienced operator accompanying it. All other items of equipment are available in the private sector of the community. Motion to approve the above action by Councilman Hare, seconded by Councilman Bartholomew. Motion carried. Vote was unanimous. 30-da- Family-A-Fa- ir y ' Thefoflowing items' were reviewed: Letter from County Commission outlining upcoming meetings which involve the cities Conservation Committee Notice of Hearing-A- ir Continental Communicator Community Affairs Communicator Utah Alchololism Foundation Newsletter Utah Foundation Research Reports DOE letter announcing meeting on November 30 ICPA agendas and minutes BYU symposium on cultural education Utah Economic & Business Review 1980 Census Program brochure Letter from Attorney General National Waste News Aquarius Councilman Nielson reported that Mr. Lynn Green-halg- h has decided he will not make the sidewalk repair at his house and has requested the City to do this. The acquisition of the old LDS 2nd Ward Church Building for a library was discussed. It was agreed that a letter be written to the Church Real Estate Division expressing the Citys interest in the building and outlining financial problems in relation to FHA funding and FHA requirements for the loan application and a bond election. A letter from Mr. Mark E. Bailey, BLM Area Manager, concerning the new BLM office building was read. After careful review of the questions asked by Mr. Bailey, the Council agreed to the following: Motion by Councilman Hare, seconded by Councilman Nielson that the City not get involved in the construction of the sewer line inasmuch as this would not conform to the City's past policy. Motion carried. Vote was unanimous. The Council agreed with Mr. James A. Cox, Building Inspector on the matter of the setback for the building. A new water line will not be required by the City. The current policy of sidewalks and curb and gutter will be followed. There are no funds in the current budget for asphalt on the street. The Council discussed the need for a landfill fee from contractors and others who deposit materials from removal or demolition of buildings at the city dump. It was agreed that an article should be put in the newspaper informing the public that a fee will be charged for this service. Councilman Nielson asked to be excused from the December 5, 1979 meeting as he will be out of town. Meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m. Mayor pro-teCity Recorder m The Great Wall of China traverses earth's circumference. of the 9 '"M 1 1 11 Ilia 11 U MlS |