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Town staff said San Juan County had previously conveyed some alley rights in piecemeal actions and that the current notice covers a set of alleys that may not have uniform title status. Staff forwarded the notice to town legal counsel (Chris McEnany) for review and advised the council of the impending response deadline.

Councilors did not take formal action at the July 8 meeting beyond directing staff to coordinate with counsel and monitor the publication timeline; staff will report back as counsel provides guidance.","mediaType","Audio","parentTitle","Bluff Town Council Special Meeting - 250624_2025","oneSentenceSummary","Councilors were alerted to a San Juan Record public notice about quiet‑title claims affecting several alleys in Bluff’s West Side and Cottonwood additions; the town has 21 days from the first publication to respond and staff forwarded the notice to the county attorney for review.","taxTitle","Bluff, San Juan County, Utah","taxId",79934,"location","Utah","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":50,"_51":82,"_53":-5,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":83,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":84,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6511082,"Bluff council approves payment of bills, includes invoices and funding items",224,1530000,1754000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5336242-e0d4662eedaf657e07c49dd3854e2ba5&start=1530&end=1754","/articles/6511082/Utah/Bluff-council-approves-payment-of-bills-includes-invoices-and-funding-items","At its July 8 special meeting the Bluff Town Council unanimously approved payment of the town’s current bills, including several invoices carried into the just‑closed fiscal year and routine monthly items.

Town staff highlighted notable items in the accounts‑payable packet: an invoice from Uncommon Architects for the end of design‑development work (described in the packet as about $17,400 and falling into fiscal year 2025); a marketing invoice submitted by Bluff Business Owners; and a Lee Contracting invoice for roof repair work, which took place primarily in July and will be charged to the current fiscal year. Staff also reported that Q2 payroll taxes have been filed and various routine monthly payments were included in the packet.

Councilors discussed a request from the Bluff Fire Department for additional turnout gear. Staff said one figure in the packet was $7,200 for additional turnouts on top of an already‑approved invoice and that another quote had been obtained for approximately $7,300.

Staff also noted the estimated initial cost for postcards to notify residents of the dark‑sky designation would be included in the bills; printing and mailing estimates discussed earlier were roughly $230 for 500 prints plus about $100 in postage for Every Door Direct Mail. Councilors approved the bills without recorded opposition.

After the vote staff confirmed there were checks for council signatures and that staff would submit the San Juan County Aging Department Q2 rental invoice as noted in the packet.","Councilors approved the town’s accounts payable, covering architect invoices, roof repairs, fire turnout requests and estimated costs for the dark‑sky postcards; vote was unanimous.",{"_33":86,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":87,"_41":88,"_43":89,"_45":90,"_47":91,"_49":50,"_51":92,"_53":-5,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":93,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":94,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6511087,"Council weighs Buy America waiver to accept lower bid for community‑center lighting retrofit",541,813000,1354000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5336242-e0d4662eedaf657e07c49dd3854e2ba5&start=813&end=1354","/articles/6511087/Utah/Council-weighs-Buy-America-waiver-to-accept-lower-bid-for-communitycenter-lighting-retrofit","Bluff Town Councilors reviewed bids on July 8 for an energy‑efficiency lighting retrofit at the Bluff Community Center and discussed whether to pursue a Buy America/Build America waiver so the council could accept the lowest priced bid.

Town staff reported three bidders submitted proposals: two that complied with Buy America/Build America requirements and one that did not. The noncompliant bid—Lyle Electric—was substantially lower (around $23,784.04 in the submitted noncompliant quote), while the lowest compliant bid from Ultralight was $41,897.10. The town’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) will cover roughly $26,500 in fixture costs, leaving the town responsible for the remainder if a compliant bid is accepted.

Staff said they had begun preparing a waiver request to the Department of Energy; the waiver process could take several months. The project officer told staff she is often able to work with grantees to extend project deadlines if waiver processing pushes the timeline out.

Councilors expressed a preference to pursue the waiver rather than pay substantially more for compliant fixtures, noting there is no immediate emergency requiring the lights be replaced this summer. Council direction was to continue pursuing the waiver, to obtain written expiration or timeline confirmations from bidders, and to bring the item back at the next meeting (moved to the July 15 meeting) with the non‑Buy America quotes and staff recommendation so the council could select a bidder without leaving vendors in limbo.

Staff also noted procurement considerations: Davis‑Bacon wage determinations included with bids are valid for 90 days and could affect final costs if the contract is delayed. Staff will obtain written confirmation from each bidder about quote validity and timeline before the next council vote.","Councilors reviewed three bids for an energy‑efficiency lighting retrofit at the Bluff Community Center and directed staff to pursue a possible Buy America/Build America waiver so the town can consider the lowest-priced bidder; selection moved to the next meeting.",{"_33":96,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":97,"_41":98,"_43":99,"_45":100,"_47":101,"_49":50,"_51":102,"_53":-5,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":103,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":104,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6511092,"Bluff council discusses dark‑sky postcard mailer; staff to finalize art and printing",482,253000,735000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5336242-e0d4662eedaf657e07c49dd3854e2ba5&start=253&end=735","/articles/6511092/Utah/Bluff-council-discusses-darksky-postcard-mailer-staff-to-finalize-art-and-printing","Bluff Town Councilors on July 8 reviewed a proposed postcard mailer to notify residents about the town’s recently acquired dark‑sky designation and discussed printing, mailing and distribution plans.

Town staff member Erin and intern Josie Lott presented a draft 6-by-9 postcard and described Every Door Direct Mail as the intended distribution method. Josie said Every Door Direct Mail would reach all PO boxes in town—about 450 mailpieces—and that mailing through the post office would cost roughly $100; printing 500 postcards was estimated at about $230. Josie reported the QR code on the draft “works great.”

Council members debated the front‑cover photograph and whether an image with less artificial light would better represent the dark‑sky message. One councilor suggested Josie select an alternative photo from the photographer (Paul Martini) and circulate it to councilors for quick approval; if no councilor voiced a strong objection, staff would proceed.

Councilors also discussed printing larger quantities for distribution to local businesses. Options discussed included ordering 500 or 1,000 postcards; with an estimated 450 PO boxes, ordering 1,000 would leave roughly 550 extras for businesses and outreach. A councilor suggested sharing extras with local businesses that agreed to distribute them.

Erin said the initial printing and mailing cost would be included under the “paying the bills” agenda item for approval. Councilors did not take a separate formal vote solely on the postcard design at the July 8 meeting; staff were directed to finalize art and pricing and return with payment authorization as part of the bills vote.","Councilors reviewed a postcard design and mailing plan to notify Bluff residents about the town’s new dark‑sky designation; staff will finalize image selection, order prints and include initial costs in the bills for approval.",{"_33":106,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":107,"_41":108,"_43":109,"_45":110,"_47":111,"_49":50,"_51":112,"_53":-5,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":113,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":114,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6511097,"Bluff Council unanimously extends intern Josie Lott’s contract by one week",104,145000,249000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5336242-e0d4662eedaf657e07c49dd3854e2ba5&start=145&end=249","/articles/6511097/Utah/Bluff-Council-unanimously-extends-intern-Josie-Lotts-contract-by-one-week","The Bluff Town Council on July 8 voted unanimously to extend intern Josie Lott’s internship by one week, through July 18.

Town Manager Aaron Nelson said Lott’s work had been “phenomenal,” and noted she had consistently worked slightly under the 30-hour weekly limit approved by the council. “In addition to being very productive, it would be very helpful to have her for one additional week,” Nelson said.

Councilors spoke in favor of the short extension, describing Lott as a strong match for the town’s needs and noting she had remaining projects that would benefit from the added time. A council member moved to extend the contract “as presented”; another councilor seconded the motion. The council voted, and the motion passed unanimously.

The extension covers one additional week only; no other contract terms were changed during the July 8 meeting.","The Bluff Town Council voted unanimously to extend intern Josie Lott’s contract through July 18 after councilors praised her productivity and requested she finish outstanding projects.","actionData","errors"]

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