Town Council

Minutes Levan Town Council Regular Meeting October 12, 2023 7pm Opening Ceremonies: Welcome: Mayor Bruce Rowley Invocation: Rachel Goates Pledge of Allegiance: Nathan Washer Meeting Began at 7:00 pm In Attendance: Mayor Bruce Rowley Councilmembers: Rachel Goates, Nathan Washer, Nick Mangelson Absent: Ray Evans Meeting Recorders: Christine Carrigan, Chantal Rowley Also present: Myrna Trauntvein (Times-News), Shay Morrison (Six County Community Advisor), Rod Dolph and Carol Bennett Local Building Authority: No items Regular Town Council Agenda: Discussion items: Shay Morrison: Presentation from Six County Association of Governments – Mr. Morrison gave updates on the current funding applications by the Town. He gave a detailed explanation of the various assistance programs available and how Six County would work with the town. The Mayor and Council Members discussed some potential projects (fiber internet, rodeo ground improvements and water conservation) with Shay, and he explained the processes, deadlines and requirements. 1. Action Items: Outbuilding Permit -R. Dolph – The Town Council members reviewed the application for Mr. Dolph. The Planning Commission recommended an underground electric line be removed or disabled by the utilities manager. Mayor Rowley said he talked with the Utilities manager and that the line was no longer an issue. Motion to approve the building permit made by Rachel Goates. Second made by Nathan Washer. All in favor. Permit approved. 1  Master Transportation Plan Approval – Mayor Rowley explained what was in the Transportation Master Plan, what it could be used for and how the engineers put the plan together. Uses include future road building including placement, materials, and widths. The plan also identifies major usage a reas that could be eligible for UDOT funding. The Levan Town Planning Commission held a public hearing for the approval of the Plan and did approve moving the Plan to the Town Council for adoption. Motion to adopt the Master Transportation Plan made by Rachel Goates. Nathan Washer gave the 2 nd. All in favor. Master Transportation Plan Adopted. Water Base Rates for Trailer Parks – Mayor Rowley said that the trailers in the trailer parks are not paying a base rate for water. The Mayor and the office staff contacted several other municipalities and found the vast majority do charge the same base rate for trailers and apartments as they do for other residential properties. Charging each occupied trailer the water base rate would bring them in line with other residences in Levan. The Council Members also briefly discussed a probable water leak at the west trailer park. Resolution No. 10122023 RESOLUTION TO SET THE CULINARY WATER RATE FOR TRAILER PARKS WHEREAS the Town of Levan has incurred increases in operating costs for the Town Water Service, and WHEREAS the Town of Levan needs to pass these increases on to the customers of Levan Town Utilities, and BE IT KNOWN that trailer parks in the Town of Levan have not been paying a base rate per occupied trailer. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Levan Town Council that a base rate be established for Culinary Water Service in the amount of $ 47.00 per occupied trailer and the Tier Levels will remain the same. Base Rate: $ 47.00 per occupied trailer for up to 5,000 gallons $0.90/1,000 gallons (up to $14.00) 5,000-20,000 gallons $1.00/1,000 gallons (up to $32.00) 20,000-40,000 gallons $1.30/1,000 gallons over 40,000 gallons Passed and adopted the 12th day of October 2023. Effective Date is the 1 day of November 2023. st 2  Rachel Goates made the motion to pass the resolution. Nick Mangelson gave the 2nd. Roll call vote: Yes No Absent Council member Ray Evans X Council member Nick Mangelson X Mayor Bruce Rowley X Council member Nathan Washer X Council member Rachel Goates X Resolution adopted. 2. Mayor/Councilmember/Department/Committee Reports: a. Mayor/Councilmember Reports: The Mayor reported that the new dump/plow truck should be arriving any day. The office staff reported that the closing for the Culinary Water Bonds/grant should happen in early November. The Mayor and council members discussed the possibility of getting a POST certified ordinance enforcement officer. 3. Council Business: Approval of Minutes for the: September 14th, 2023, Regular Meeting Motion: Rachel Goates 2nd: Nick Mangelson All were in favor. Motion was Approved. Approval of Claims (9-1-2023 to 9-30-2023) Motion: Nick Mangelson 2nd: Nathan Washer All were in favor. Motion was Approved. Approval of Payroll Comparison Report (8-1-2023 to 9-30-2023) Motion: Nathan Washer 2nd: Rachel Goates All were in favor. Motion was Approved. Approval of Final Cash Receipts Report (8-1-2023 to 8-31-2023) Motion: Rachel Goates 3  2nd: Nathan Washer All were in favor. Motion was Approved. Review of Tentative Cash Receipts Report (9-1-2023 to 9-30-2023) Review Budget Report (7-1-2023 to 9-30-2023) 4. Public Comment: None 5. Convene into Executive Session a. Discussion of the character and competence of an individual, collective bargaining, litigation, real property, water shares, security systems, investigative proceedings, deliberations, procurement process. Council did not hold a closed session. 6. Adjournment of regular meeting: Motion was made to adjourn the meeting. Motion: Nick Mangelson 2nd: Nathan Washer All were in favor Motion Approved Meeting was adjourned at 7:54pm Christine Carrigan, Clerk 4