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Votes at a glance: Appointments, power purchases, contract extension and event liquor permit approved
Summary
The Bountiful City Council approved several operational and administrative items on Feb. 25, including an advisory‑board appointment, Power Department equipment purchases, a concrete‑work contract extension and a temporary liquor permit for St. Olaf’s School.
The Bountiful City Council on Feb. 25 approved a series of routine but operationally important items for city services and community groups. Actions included an appointment to an advisory board, equipment purchases for the Power Department, an extension of a concrete repair contract, and a local consent for a school’s single‑event alcohol permit.
Appointment - Matt Myers: The council approved the appointment of Matt Myers to the Bountiful Power Commission. Mayor and council members praised Myers’ engineering background and experience with utilities; the motion was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote.
Power Department equipment purchases (Power Commission/staff recommended) - Air handler replacement: The council approved purchase and installation of an air handler for a small generating unit from Climate Control for $48,055. Alan Johnson, Power Department director, told the council the existing unit (installed Feb. 2001) had rusted and replacement was less expensive than repair; the new unit will be craned in and is expected to extend service by about 20 years. - 46,000‑volt Turner transmission switch: Council approved buying a Turner switch from Anixter West for $26,638. Staff said the switch is used to isolate line sections and that delivery lead times require maintaining at least one unit in inventory. - Two distribution transformers: The council approved purchasing two GE Prolect transformers from Anixter Power Solutions for $27,748 to replenish inventory after a recent transformer failure. Staff noted long lead times (40–45 weeks) and recommended buying spares for inventory.
Other operational approvals - 2023 concrete replacement contract: The council approved the second and final contract extension with JMR Construction for the concrete replacement program with a 5% price increase to reflect supplier and material cost pressures. The contract provides the city a vehicle for annual maintenance and repair work tied to street overlays and departmental needs. - Temporary liquor license (local consent) for Saint Olaf’s Catholic School: The council granted local consent for the school’s single‑event permit for its annual auction on April 26. Staff reported no objections; the local consent is required before the school applies to the Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services.
Closed session - The council voted to move into a closed session to discuss pending litigation, property acquisition and competency of an individual. The motion passed on a roll‑call affirmation and the council adjourned to a closed session.
Each item above was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote or roll call as recorded in the meeting minutes. Vote counts for routine items were recorded as voice approvals in the minutes; the closed‑session motion was approved with roll‑call affirmations from members present.
Staff notes - Power Department: Staff explained the replacements will be placed in inventory until needed and that transformers and high‑voltage switches have long lead times, making in‑stock spares an operational priority. - Contracts: Public works staff justified a 5% increase to the JMR contract based on recent concrete supplier price increases (noted at about $9 per cubic yard for the supplier used by the contractor).
