Town of Orchard City

The Board discussed and made decisions on several topics including DMEA Letter of Support for Broadband, Resolution 2015-04 CORA Policy and Fees, Cemetery Irrigation Water Donations, Planning Commission Appointments, Amended Plat of Surface Creek Orchard Subdivision. They also discussed the Eckert Tank cleaning, Tharp audit meter and Oatman Road waterline projects, sanitary report recommendations, water audit, Centennial Wall, and possible hydro projects in the North Fork Area.

The Board of Trustees held a regular meeting to discuss several key issues. The meeting included discussions on the Wyatt pipeline, adoption of the revised 2014 budget, a public hearing and adoption of the 2015 budget, and appropriation of money for the 2015 budget. An executive session was held to discuss a personnel matter. The board also addressed the resignation of Trustee Gage, appointed Trustee Volgamore as a second signer on the Town's accounts, and discussed filling the board vacancy. The Planning Commission addressed the replat of Lot 1 Theobold Subdivision. Committee reports were given on water, roads, parks, housing, surface creek area planning, DCED, personnel, firehouse, and finance. The Town Administrator provided a staff report, and the Mayor gave his report. Trustees provided comments.

The special meeting of the Board of Trustees focused on several key items, including the swearing-in of a new trustee and a resolution authorizing a mail ballot election. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to discussing the Town Hall project, including the background and history of proposed sites, consideration of alternative locations, and a review of a new building concept, layout, and materials. The discussion also involved public comments and questions regarding the project. The board considered a contract for a new location, subject to a perk test.

The meeting included discussions and decisions on several topics. A variance request was presented regarding culvert requirements, which led to a motion to accept the variance with an updated drawing. Changes to Planning Commission meeting dates were announced. Committee reports covered water-related issues, such as a citizen's request to waive billing fees and updates on waterline replacement projects. The Town Administrator provided updates on a broadband survey, an application to change Trustees' payment, and a leak repair. A resident addressed the Board regarding concerns about changes made to a pipe and its impact on water flow and subdivision covenants.

The meeting included the swearing in of new trustees, approval of a Shell 3.2 Liquor License renewal, discussion of an ordinance extending a moratorium on medical marijuana dispensaries, and approval of a bid for street improvements. A resolution increasing the E-911 monthly fee was also approved. The board discussed Rocky Mountain Cable's overdue franchise payments and the appointment of Toni Chatto to the planning commission. Committee reports covered water, roads, parks, housing, and the Surface Creek Area Planning. The town administrator reported on the West Transmission line project loan and a state bill affecting water providers. The mayor's report included announcements about committee appointments and the election for Mayor Pro-tem.