Town Council Meeting

Town Council Meeting Meeting minutes Regular Town Council Meeting May 9th, 2024 In Attendance: Mayor Bruce Rowley Council Members: Ray Evans, Chris Chipping, Rachel Goates, Bre Aagard Meeting Recorders: Chantal Rowley, Christine Carrigan Also Present: Carol Bennet, Austin Black, Megan Fryzel, Kevin Madsen, Devin Jones, Craig Oswald, Trey Ault, Hunter Martineau, Bennett Draper, Wyatt Nelson, Troy Charlesworth, Kyson Worwood, Kanyon Worwood, Dustin Paul, Bridger Pace, Kay Pace, Kendall Carrigan, Rebecca Dopp (Times-News) Opening Ceremonies: Meeting started at 7:04 pm Welcome Mayor Rowley welcomed everyone to the regular Town Council Meeting for Thursday, 9th May. Invocation Council member Rachel Goates gave the invocation. Pledge of Allegiance Council member Ray Evans led the pledge of allegiance. Local Building Authority No items for the LBA. Discussion Items Levan Park Baseball Field – K. Worwood Kyson Worwood and the youth baseball team presented concerns about the current condition of the baseball field at Levan Park. They highlighted the hazardous state of the field, including issues with the backstop, dugouts, and unlevel grass. An extensive discussion followed about the steps needed to renovate the field, including possible donations of materials and volunteer labor. The Parks and Recreation Director from Nephi, Craig Oswald provided insights on the potential economic benefits that better-maintained fields could bring through tournaments and rec games. There are only seven ball fields in Nephi and that is not enough to cover demand. He estimated that there could be 15 tournaments or more held at the Levan ballfield if it were renovated. Mayor Rowley noted the budget has some money right now that has been set aside for the park that could be used to start some of the renovations. Motion was not voted on due to it not being on the agenda, but participants agreed to start accepting bids and plan the renovation. Action Items Temporary Land Use Regulation Ordinance The council discussed the need for a temporary moratorium on new building permits due to the town reaching its water capacity. It was noted that continuing to allow new construction without sufficient water could lead to reduced water availability for existing residents. They proposed a six-month moratorium to assess and address the water limitations. "I'll make a motion that we move forward with, ordinance, for a temporary land use regulation moratorium." Motion was made by Ray and seconded by Rachel Goates. Roll Call vote. All members voted in favor, and the motion carried. See Attachment Mayor/Councilmember/Department/Committee Reports Mayor/Council Member Reports Reports focused on various issues such as the rodeo plans being put on hold due to insufficient volunteers, safety concerns regarding debris from a burned-down house and needed repairs to the asphalt near the cemetery. Office Issued Permits Report Permits were reported for fencing by J. Anderson and TJ Carter, and reroofing projects by R. Harper and R. Carle. Planning Commission Report Planning Commission did not meet in May. Committee Reports No committee reports. Other Reports The council discussed the funding received from the insurance company for replacement parts for playground equipment and acknowledged the need for future replacements due to the equipment's age. Office staff reported that the Town received a check for $2,910 from the insurance company to go towards purchasing replacement parts for the playground equipment." Council Business Approval of Minutes for April 11th, 2024, Regular Meeting The minutes from the regular meeting on April 11th, 2024, were reviewed and approved. Motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on April 11, 2024 made by Ray Evans. Seconded by Chris Chipping. Motion carried unanimously. Approval of Claims (4-1-2024 to 4-30-2024) The council reviewed and approved the claims for the period between April 1st, 2024, and April 30th, 2024. Approval of Payroll Comparison Report (3-1-2024 to 4-30-2024) The payroll comparison report covering from March 1st, 2024, to April 30th, 2024, was approved. Approval of Final Cash Receipts Report (3-1-2024 to 3-31-2024) The final cash receipts report for the period from March 1st, 2024, to March 31st, 2024, was approved. Motion to approve Claims, Payroll Comparison and Final Cash Receipt reports made by Rachel Goates. Seconded by Ray Evans. Public Comments No public comment. Convene Into Executive Session No executive session. Adjourn Motion to adjourn made by Ray Evans. Seconded by Bre Aagard. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned. Meeting Adjourned at 7:58 pm _________________________________________________ Christine Carrigan, Clerk  Ordinance 05092024-01 Levan Town TEMPORARY LAND USE REGULATION - MORATORIUM ON BUILDING PERMITS REQUIRING A NEW WATER CONNECTION WHEREAS, the Town of Levan presently allows new city water connections with an approved building permit within the boundaries of Levan Town; and WHEREAS, the Town of Levan’s culinary water usage is at capacity and additional connections might violate the Town's current water rights; and WHEREAS, time is needed to study the options to acquire additional water rights and/or implement water conservation practices; and WHEREAS, the Town Council finds that there is a compelling, countervailing public interest in imposing a temporary land use ordinance in the form of a moratorium on any building permit requiring new water connections; and WHEREAS; the State of Utah (UCA 10-9a-504) authorizes the enactment of temporary land use regulations for a period of up to 6 months, without prior consideration or recommendation from the Planning Commission. NOW THEREFORE; be it ordained by the Council of the Town of Levan, in the State of Utah, as follows: 1. Effective immediately upon enactment of this ordinance all building permit applications that require a new water connection to city water are placed on hold, postponed until further notice. 2. During the time of the moratorium no new water connection applications or permits related to the aforementioned will be approved. 3. The term of the moratorium shall be 6 months from the date of enactment of the ordinance by the Levan Town Council. 4. This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon adoption by the  Town Council and posting of the ordinance in three public places within the Town. Vote: Yes No Absent Bruce Rowley _X_ ___ ___ Ray Evans _X_ ___ ___ Rachel Goates _X_ ___ ___ Chris Chipping _X_ ___ ___ Bre Aagard _X_ ___ ___ Date: May 9, 2024 Signed: ___________________________________ Bruce Rowley, Mayor Attest: ___________________________________ Christine Carrigan, Town Clerk