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Council approves bills; treasurer reports steady finances and ongoing capital savings
Summary
The town treasurer reported routine expenditures and savings activity, and the council moved to pay bills, which the meeting recorded as approved. The discussion also touched on a new property connection question and inquiries about possible subdivision development without available water.
The town treasurer delivered a routine financial report, telling the council that major bills for wood chips and asphalt had been paid, lawn-care invoices continue, and insurance was paid. The treasurer said the town’s capital savings account (PTIS savings) is currently about $3,200 and receiving a regular $500 monthly deposit; staff said interest income has so far offset the monthly deposit and the town will monitor the general fund and capital transfers.
Council members discussed the source of asphalt funding and a B and C Road account; the treasurer said asphalt funds were drawn from the B and C Road allocation. The treasurer also recommended continued monitoring of the general fund and said adjustments to monthly capital deposits may occur if balances decline.
During the meeting the council considered payment of outstanding bills. One attendee moved to pay the bills and the motion was seconded; the recorded response was “All in favor? Aye. Aye.” The transcript records the motion and a voice vote in favor.
Other business discussed under this item included a developer’s new-connection question: a resident named Zach Gosser has paid for secondary sewer and secondary connection fees on a new lot but has not yet paid for a culinary (drinking-water) connection or provided water shares; staff said the applicant must pay for culinary connection and water shares if the lot requires them and will coordinate service orders with the service district.
Council members also discussed inquiries about development of a parcel identified as the Millennium Chemex (near a large park). Staff said the land has limited or no town water available and that potential buyers should be advised to follow county or out-of-city development rules; staff suggested sending a clarifying letter about connection limits and out-of-city development requirements.
A council member further noted receipt of an emergency plan from Emery County; council members said the plan will be placed on the next meeting agenda for ratification and that staff had already signed a copy when it was circulated for signatures.
