City Manager Stephen Pauken advised the Winslow City Council Tuesday evening that the fire department has applied for several grants and has been looking at several fire trucks.
He expects staff to bring a recommendation for purchase of a fire truck to the council in January.
Allen Rosenbaum reported on a serious water leak from a broken pipe, which resulted in a 32’ tank being down to 5.7’ of water. He praised the city crews for their hard work.
He also reported that the animal care facility now has a roof over the kennels, and all roofing would be complete by Wednesday afternoon. He noted that the fencing is up.
The council took no action following an executive session held to discuss and possibly act regarding the dismissal appeal hearing held Nov. 18.
During the call to the public, Kenn Evans spoke about the number of streetlights that need to be replaced.
Judy Howell spoke about calls to the animal care facility and complimented a new employee there.
Marie LaMarr spoke about the decline in population and the quality of life in Winslow.
Mark and Cynthia Lopez both spoke about problems they perceive within the fire department.
In other business Dec. 9, the council:
* Approved the consent calendar, including the check register, minutes of the Nov. 17 council meeting, awarding of a bid for chlorination equipment for the water department to Applied Products Group for $58,417.10, installation of a hydrant at Airport Road and Route 87 South for not to be more than $20,000, reappointment of Mike Howell to the Airport Commission, and Tom McCauley and Ross Black of the Planning and Zoning Commission, and appointment of Tammy Spears to the Historic Preservation Commission.
* Approved revisions to the city manager’s contract, changing the date of his performance evaluation from October to January or February 2016.
* Declared the final plat of the Pioneer Acres Subdivision a public document and adopted an ordinance approving that final plat. The subdivision includes Brigham City and the city farm, and will reduce an encumbrance on the old golf course property.
* Received the monthly financial report from Finance Director Teresa Foy.
* Adopted an ordinance approving a ground lease agreement for the animal care facility.
* Adopted an ordinance regarding term limits for boards and commission members, which allows a member whose term limit has expired to continue to serve until a replacement has been qualified and appointed.
* Adopted an ordinance to increase the solid waste collection fees by two percent. For most customers, this will result in an increase of 52 cents per month.
