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At a prior meeting the council considered an ordinance related to the alley and received public comment from affected neighbors. Staff reported the alley was accepted as part of the original subdivision and that the city has a duty to maintain the alley right-of-way. A survey by South Central (survey firm) was in progress and staff said the survey would be shared with the council when complete; the council agreed grading should not begin until the survey is available.

Councilmember Russell moved — and the council voted — to give property owners a certified-letter notice requiring removal of encroachments by Oct. 31. Staff will provide details of when grading will begin after the survey is complete and after the council determines whether to have city crews perform the work or to put the job out for bid. The council discussed timing so that grading would not be set immediately (to allow owners adequate time) but gave Oct. 31 as the removal deadline to create a clear schedule in the coming weeks.

The council also instructed staff to coordinate the grading timeline with crew availability or to solicit competitive bids if the city cannot schedule the work within its labor calendar.","mediaType","Audio","parentTitle","September 16, 2025 Council Notice - AUDIO September 16 2025 PH and Council_","oneSentenceSummary","The council directed staff to notify property owners with encroachments in the alley between 600 West and 700 West to remove improvements by Oct. 31 and authorized grading of the alley after survey completion.","taxTitle","Milford, Beaver County, Utah","taxId",80060,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":50,"_51":81,"_53":-5,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":82,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":83,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6467987,"Council tables decision on IOOF cemetery plots as staff seeks records and stakeholder input",928,3239000,4167000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5783222-63595027807885d089918d2f27137c1c&start=3239&end=4167","/articles/6467987/Milford/Beaver-County/Utah/Council-tables-decision-on-IOOF-cemetery-plots-as-staff-seeks-records-and-stakeholder-input","The Milford City Council on Sept. 16 discussed approximately 18–20 unreserved IOOF (Independent Order of Odd Fellows) cemetery plots and the lack of clear records for membership and reservations. Staff said the city’s records show only a handful of named reservations and that previous local chapter representatives (Nick Swain and Tom McGinn) who managed the plots have died, leaving staff without a local contact to verify rights.

Mikaela reported the city located a 2008 resolution indicating IOOF members, their spouses and veterans and their spouses were eligible for the plots. Staff suggested several administrative options: (1) open a limited reservation window for any surviving IOOF members or veterans to claim plot rights on a first-come, first-served basis; (2) require veterans to provide DD-214 documentation to verify eligibility; or (3) proceed with state reclamation procedures for unused burial plots once statutory notification periods are met. Staff said records at statewide IOOF archives in Salt Lake showed only a historical reference to a Milford chapter and no active roster.

Councilmembers asked staff to contact regional IOOF or VFW contacts for records and suggested outreach to individuals known to have reserved plots. Councilmember Ian noted the Beaver IOOF lodge’s secretary might have information. Given the missing documentation and potential sensitivity of altering burial rights, the council voted to table the item until staff can gather additional evidence and reach out to likely stakeholders.

No final policy change or reassignment of plots occurred; staff was directed to seek records, contact known interested parties and return with a recommendation at a future meeting.","Milford council heard staff recommendations about unreserved IOOF cemetery plots, discussed record gaps and verification of veterans’ or IOOF rights, and voted to table action while staff seeks more information.",{"_33":85,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":86,"_41":87,"_43":88,"_45":89,"_47":90,"_49":50,"_51":91,"_53":-5,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":92,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":93,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6467992,"Fervo reports construction progress at Cape Station; company and council discuss housing and community impacts",549,961000,1510000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5783222-63595027807885d089918d2f27137c1c&start=961&end=1510","/articles/6467992/Milford/Beaver-County/Utah/Fervo-reports-construction-progress-at-Cape-Station-company-and-council-discuss-housing-and-community-impacts","Sarah Jewett, a representative of Fervo Energy, updated the Milford City Council on the Cape Station development at the Sept. 16 meeting, reporting project milestones, local hiring and ongoing community coordination.

Jewett said Cape Station Phase 1 comprises three power plants (100 megawatts in development for Phase 1) with the first unit nearing commissioning activities; the company plans cold and then hot commissioning beginning in January and will pursue Phase 2 (an additional 400 megawatts) in parallel with procurement and construction. Jewett reported roughly 350 people on the project site conducting drilling, completions and related construction activities and said a recent local hiring event produced 10 equipment operators, linemen and technicians from the surrounding area. She noted 23 people had been hired locally or had relocated to the area to work at the facility.

Councilmembers and staff raised concerns about housing availability and truck traffic. Jewett acknowledged housing pressure in Milford and Beaver and said Fervo does not intend to create unsustainable housing markets; she said the company is exploring incentives to attract outside developers and is talking with the Utah Inland Port Authority (UIPA) about directing increased property-tax revenue generated by the project toward community investments such as bypass roads, housing and moving a rail spur out of town.

Mayor Nolan and staff said they are pursuing housing incentives and speaking with UIPA and developers about reactivating stalled projects, including the Granite View Estates project, and are asking UIPA to consider using incremental tax revenues to mitigate truck traffic on Main Street and to support housing development. Jewett said Fervo is open to coordination and will continue to seek ways to hire locally and incentivize sustainable housing.

Jewett also said Fervo donated funds to Milford to support an update of the city’s zoning code and invited council members and staff to tour the project site; she said safety is a primary focus and praised local contractors and partner firms for site performance. No council action was required; staff and company representatives agreed to continue coordination on housing, transportation mitigations and workforce development.","Fervo Energy told the Milford council that Cape Station Phase 1 construction is progressing, 350 workers are on site, and company representatives and the council discussed housing pressures, local hiring and use of increased property tax revenue for community projects.",{"_33":95,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":96,"_41":97,"_43":98,"_45":99,"_47":100,"_49":50,"_51":101,"_53":-5,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":102,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":103,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6467996,"Company offers to help build Milford splash pad; two site options, partner funding discussed",457,192000,649000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5783222-63595027807885d089918d2f27137c1c&start=192&end=649","/articles/6467996/Milford/Beaver-County/Utah/Company-offers-to-help-build-Milford-splash-pad-two-site-options-partner-funding-discussed","Jordan Erickson of Grama Group Inc. presented concept plans and funding options for a community splash pad at the Sept. 16 Milford City Council meeting, describing two manufacturer options and asking council and staff to narrow potential locations for detailed planning.

Erickson said Grama Group intends to donate labor and in-kind trades (electricians, concrete, plumbing) and that other local partners, including Fervo Energy and Sunrise Engineering, have expressed interest in contributing capital or engineering support. He displayed a map showing three candidate locations and said the area marked “C” (near pavilion/parking) would minimize tree-root risks and provide convenient parking for supervising adults.

Mikaela and others discussed prior design work and earlier measurements. Erickson presented two Splash Pad USA options he had solicited: a red-white-and-blue design (33 features) with a turnkey price of $290,000 and components-only price of about $123,001; and a water-tank theme (21 features) with a turnkey price of $270,000 and components-only price of about $105,000. The turnkey option includes installation and a pump room; the components-only option supplies equipment and warranty but leaves installation to local contractors.

Erickson said Splash Pad USA recommended an engineered plan (extra fee quoted at $10,500) but that Sunrise Engineering offered to assist with engineering and surveying. He described site utilities near the preferred pavilion location as including culinary water and sewer mains on the south side of the road and said the project team would need to maintain connection access and meet health-department requirements for filtration and water handling.

Council discussion focused on siting (avoiding trees whose roots and leaves could damage plumbing), access and parking during special events, dust-control at locations with dirt, and the expected maintenance and lifetime of splash-pad components. City staff and Erickson agreed to schedule a follow-up meeting with Splash Pad USA and involved staff (notably Chancey) to review plans, answer technical questions and work toward cost estimates that rely on components plus donated labor to reduce turnkey costs.

Erickson and council requested permission to coordinate scheduling and to meet with Splash Pad USA and Sunrise Engineering within the next few weeks to firm up design, costs and a construction schedule. No formal council vote was required at the Sept. 16 meeting; councilmembers asked staff to help coordinate a meeting time with Splash Pad USA and to bring back a more detailed plan for funding and construction.","Representatives from Grama Group and local partners presented splash pad design options and cost estimates, offered labor and partial capital, and asked council for feedback on location and next steps.",{"_33":105,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":106,"_41":107,"_43":108,"_45":109,"_47":110,"_49":50,"_51":111,"_53":-5,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":112,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":113,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6467998,"Milford council adopts pay changes, budget amendment and several administrative measures; pool roof contract awarded",5043,1787000,6830000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5783222-63595027807885d089918d2f27137c1c&start=1787&end=6830","/articles/6467998/Milford/Beaver-County/Utah/Milford-council-adopts-pay-changes-budget-amendment-and-several-administrative-measures-pool-roof-contract-awarded","Milford City Council voted on a slate of administrative and budget items at its Sept. 16 regular meeting, approving changes to employee pay and the operating budget, awarding a contract for pool roof replacement and bat remediation, and taking a series of equipment and property actions.

The council adopted Resolution 12-2025, adjusting compensation for fiscal year 2025–26, and then adopted Resolution 13-2025, amending the FY2025–26 operating budget to cover employee compensation changes and higher-than-expected tree-maintenance bids. Both resolutions passed on roll call votes with all councilmembers recorded as voting yes.

The council also approved a contract from Tesher Contracting to replace the municipal swimming pool roof and perform bat-remediation work at a total bid price of $129,700. The company’s proposal included a 20-year weather-tightness warranty and two-year workmanship warranty; the bid listed a standing-seam metal roof item priced at $48,000 and other demolition, insulation, electrical and cleanup line items.

Other actions approved during the meeting included:
- Conversion of a temporary water relocation for the Williams family (Larry Carter farmland) into a permanent change application under the city’s existing 20-year water agreement. The council directed staff to proceed with the permanent filing. (Motion recorded and approved.)
- Purchase of a 2003 Nissan pickup for airport use (approximately $4,295); the council approved the purchase, and a councilmember recorded a lone opposing vote, producing a 4–1 outcome that was entered into the minutes.
- Declaration of a 1989 Dodge (airport) as surplus with a minimum bid set at $100; motion passed.
- Authorization to prepare deeds conveying approximately 27 feet of city-owned property on Library Hill to adjacent property owners; council directed staff to prepare deeds for consideration at the next meeting.
- Direction to notify property owners that have encroached on the alley between 600 West and 700 West to remove improvements by Oct. 31; council authorized staff to send certified/registered notices and to proceed with grading the alley after survey work is complete.
- Motion to table further action on the IOOF cemetery plots until additional information can be gathered; the council voted to table the discussion.
- Adoption of the city’s new cybersecurity policy for municipal systems.

Several consent and procedural items were approved early in the meeting, including the August financial report, bills, payroll and minutes from the Aug. 19 regular meeting.

The meeting minutes show council direction for staff to implement the approved actions and to return with documentation where appropriate (deeds, permanent water filing, contract documents). The pool project will be scheduled with the awarded contractor and financed from capital-improvement and reserve funds as discussed by staff and council.

Council members and staff said the items were largely routine, though the pool bat-remediation and the budget amendment were noted as time-sensitive.

Votes at a glance
- Resolution 12-2025 (compensation): adopted (unanimous roll call).
- Resolution 13-2025 (operating budget amendment): adopted (unanimous roll call).
- Tesher Contracting — pool roof and bat remediation: awarded ($129,700).
- Water change application (Williams family / Larry Carter farmland): approved to proceed as permanent under existing 20-year agreement.
- Purchase of 2003 Nissan for airport (~$4,295): approved (4–1).
- Surplus 1989 Dodge (airport): approved; minimum bid $100.
- Deeds for Library Hill parcels (27 feet to adjacent owners): staff directed to prepare deeds for next meeting.
- Alley between 600 W and 700 W: property owners notified; improvements removal deadline Oct. 31; grading to follow survey.
- IOOF cemetery plots: discussion tabled pending additional information.
- Cybersecurity policy: adopted.

The council’s packet and staff said contract documents, permanent water filings and deed paperwork will be returned to the council for completion of formal signatures and administrative closeout.

Meeting minutes show the council convened routine staff reports and community updates after the votes; several follow-up items were assigned to city staff.","At its Sept. 16 meeting the Milford City Council unanimously adopted a salary resolution and a budget amendment, approved a pool roof and bat-remediation contract, authorized vehicle actions and approved a permanent water change application; several administrative and procedural items were also acted on.","actionData","errors"]

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Milford council adopts pay changes, budget amendment and several administrative measures; pool roof contract awarded