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A councilmember who oversees recreation and parks reported the district had offered the used controller and light fixtures. Staff and an electrician consulted by council members said the donated equipment is similar to the city’s existing products and could save money if a future project required compatible fixtures. However, councilmembers noted the equipment will need storage and possible refurbishment; options discussed included procuring a Connex container to store lights and a controller temporarily.

Council discussion raised these practical points: the donated fixtures are high-voltage (reported as 480-volt) and sodium-halide style (older technology), most new projects trend toward LED, installation would carry labor and conversion costs, and storage would require space and possibly a larger container than the city recently purchased. Electricians and district maintenance were referenced as confirming similarity to the city’s existing parts.

Councilmembers suggested storing the lights if a reasonable plan for storage and future use exists; one councilmember argued for taking the equipment and holding it until a future recreation plan clarifies needs, while others warned of storage costs and asset obsolescence. No formal motion or vote was recorded; council asked staff to research storage size, container costs and whether existing Connex units could accommodate the equipment, and to return with a recommendation.","mediaType","Audio","parentTitle","Notice of Public Hearing - July 15 2025 - AUDIO July 15 2025 PH and Council_02","oneSentenceSummary","Milford council discussed accepting used stadium lights and a 480-volt controller from the school district, weighing storage costs and future LED conversion benefits. Councilmembers endorsed saving the equipment if storage can be arranged, but no formal decision or appropriation was recorded.","taxTitle","Milford, Beaver County, Utah","taxId",80060,"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},6516939,"Staff reports: state grants for drainage, pool bat/wasp infestation and building repairs, fire-station ownership and upcoming audit",572,2015000,2587000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5430955-7f631daff5cee7196b40f57f88b2f503&start=2015&end=2587","/articles/6516939/Utah/Staff-reports-state-grants-for-drainage-pool-batwasp-infestation-and-building-repairs-fire-station-ownership-and-upcoming-audit","City staff presented multiple operational updates at the July 15 Milford City Council meeting, including a state contribution toward drainage infrastructure, pest and wildlife issues at the community pool building, and next administrative steps for the city’s audit and water-right obligations.

Drainage project: Staff announced on the public record that the State of Utah has approved a contribution of $51,850 toward a drainage project on 600 North to bring water across Highway 257, the main drainage channel for Milford. Staff said they are working on a cooperative agreement with Justin Christiansen and plan to place the agreement on the August agenda; the project remains contingent on securing needed easements.

Pool pest and bat issue: Staff described an ongoing wasp infestation at the swimming pool where ground-burrowing wasps are nesting in trees adjacent to the pool. Staff said they reached out to Vision Pest Control and USU Extension (Mark Nelson) to evaluate spraying options, which may require school-district permission because nests are partly on school property. Separately, staff reported that bats have moved into the pool building attic; because bats are protected, staff said the city cannot seal entry points while bats are present. The recommendation on the record was to plan for a post-season remediation: conduct an expert assessment, schedule a disaster cleanup to remove guano once bats leave (late August/September), replace the roof, then seal the building before bats return in spring.

Fire station and reserves: Staff noted that Milford is now majority owner of the fire-station building. Staff said budgeted reserve funds could be used for improvements (doors, asphalt and container relocation) but that council approval will be required for each line item.

Other administrative items: Staff reported the fiscal-year 2025 audit will begin the week of Aug. 18 and that a water right requires proofing or an extension; staff will consult with the city attorney. Staff also reported Industrial Park Road Phase 1 is complete and the city will pursue a Phase 2 grant window opening in July with an Oct. application deadline; staff plans to negotiate easements and drainage rights with nearby property owners as the project proceeds.

Council and staff discussed procedural next steps, contractor and mitigation-company engagement for the pool building issue, and timing for the audit and drainage cooperative agreement.","City staff reported a $51,850 state contribution toward a 600 North drainage project, described a wasp infestation and a bat infestation at the pool building that will require mitigation after bats depart, noted the city is now majority owner of the fire station building and discussed audit and water-right tasks.",{"_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},6516944,"Council adopts development-standards ordinance; proposal to vacate alley is tabled",156,1900000,2056000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5430955-7f631daff5cee7196b40f57f88b2f503&start=1900&end=2056","/articles/6516944/Utah/Council-adopts-development-standards-ordinance-proposal-to-vacate-alley-is-tabled","Milford City Council voted unanimously on July 15 to adopt Ordinance 03-2025, establishing development standards, and to table Ordinance 04-2025, a proposed alley vacation, until a future meeting.

A council member moved to adopt Ordinance 03-2025 (development standards); the motion was seconded and approved. The record shows roll-call affirmation: “Russell? Yes. Ian? Yes. Les? Yes. Terry? Yes. Scott? Yes,” and the mayor declared the motion passed unanimously.

The council then heard a motion to table Ordinance 04-2025 (vacating the alley). Councilmember Lehi moved to table the ordinance and Councilmember Terry seconded. The council again recorded a roll call and voted unanimously to table the alley vacation until August or September.

No substantive debate on the ordinances was recorded at length on the public record during the meeting. The minutes indicate the alley vacation ordinance will return to a future agenda for further consideration.","Milford City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 03-2025 (development standards) and voted to table Ordinance 04-2025 (vacating an alley) until a later meeting, with roll-call recorded as unanimous on both actions.",{"_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},6516948,"Council accepts low bids for Milford Public Library remodel; interior paint, flooring, lighting and concrete awarded",905,555000,1460000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5430955-7f631daff5cee7196b40f57f88b2f503&start=555&end=1460","/articles/6516948/Utah/Council-accepts-low-bids-for-Milford-Public-Library-remodel-interior-paint-flooring-lighting-and-concrete-awarded","Milford City Council on July 15 approved awarding the lowest responsible bids for a library interior and exterior remodel funded by a $50,000 county allocation.

City staff opened sealed and emailed bids for five line items: interior painting, exterior painting for handrails and building lettering, flooring, concrete, and general lighting (replacement of can and fluorescent fixtures with LED plus hanging pendants). The council accepted the staff recommendation to award contracts to the low bidders where appropriate.

Bids and staff recommendations recorded during the meeting included:

- Interior painting: GNS Prime Painting LLC (Orem) — $8,990 (low bid).
- Exterior handrails and building lettering paint: GNS Prime Painting LLC — $1,500 (low bid).
- Flooring: Pioneer Flooring — $8,888.31 (low bid; staff to verify specification fit).
- Concrete (walkway/strip adjacent to retaining wall and north side): Florence General Contracting — $4,032 (only bidder for concrete).
- General lighting (LED replacement and hanging pendants): Florence General Contracting — $3,104.50 (only bidder for lighting); the city will purchase specified pendant fixtures directly and provide them to the electrician.

During the bid opening staff said the library board and staff selected paint colors and pendant designs; the city expects work to be completed by Oct. 15. The project timeline discussed includes using an inmate crew in August to move shelving and coordinate phased work so the library can remain open during portions of the remodel.

A motion by Councilmember Scott, seconded by Councilmember Ian, approved the low bids as presented. Council members voted by voice; the mayor declared the motion carried. Staff said the city will issue purchase orders and notify awardees and will double-check bid specifications and licensing documents before execution.

Council members discussed logistics including coordinating baseboard and flooring sequences, timing with inmate crews and contractor schedules, and contingency plans if inmate availability changes. Staff noted most line-item bid amounts fell below original library-board estimates.","The council awarded low bids for interior painting, exterior handrail lettering, flooring, lighting and concrete for a $50,000 county-funded Milford Public Library remodel. Low bidders include GNS Prime Painting, Pioneer Flooring and Florence General Contracting for select items; the city will purchase pendant lights separately.",{"_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},6516951,"Council authorizes mayor to sign work release for zoning-code update after $30,000 private pledge",246,32000,278000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5430955-7f631daff5cee7196b40f57f88b2f503&start=32&end=278","/articles/6516951/Utah/Council-authorizes-mayor-to-sign-work-release-for-zoning-code-update-after-30000-private-pledge","Milford City Council on July 15 authorized Mayor Davis to sign Work Release 2025-1 with Sunrise Engineering to update the city’s zoning code after a private company pledged funding toward the work.

City staff told the council that Milford has been pursuing state grant support for a code review but that past applications prioritized the Wasatch Front. “Vervoe has actually made a generous offer to Milford City, and they are willing to pay $30,000 to have our zoning code updated,” a city staff member said during the meeting. The staff member added that the company “plan[s] on paying us half upfront now, and then towards the middle of the project, they'll pay the other half so we can get moving.”

The staff presentation said Sunrise Engineering prepared the work release and that the project will be executed on a time-and-materials basis and checked for compliance with state code. A council motion to authorize the mayor to sign the work release was made by Councilmember Ian and seconded by Councilmember Scott; the council approved the motion by voice vote.

City staff and the council praised the donor. “I just can't believe that's quite generous of that business,” one councilmember said during discussion. The staff member identified the donation as addressing a long-standing funding barrier to revising the zoning code and said the city hopes the updated code will better align with Milford’s planning goals.

The work release was placed on the council agenda for consideration; the motion approved gave the mayor authority to execute the document so the consultant can begin work once the donor remits the initial payment.

The council did not set a detailed timetable for completion during the public discussion, and staff said the project will proceed under the terms of the time-and-materials agreement. The work release and the donor arrangement were discussed in the meeting packet and on the record at the July 15 meeting.","Milford City Council authorized Mayor Davis to sign Work Release 2025-1 with Sunrise Engineering to update the city zoning code after a local employer pledged $30,000 toward the project. The city will use a time-and-materials contract with payments staggered as the donor remits funds.","actionData","errors"]

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