County Council - Regular Meeting

Okay, we're ready to start our meeting. [laughter] Okay, we welcome you to uh our council of government meeting. Uh today, December 18th, we're meeting in the council chambers in the Twilla County Courthouse. Uh, first item of business is a roll call. If you'll state your name and uh, who you represent. Start over here. Marica Manzion on city. General Thomas, Tula County Council. Jared Hamner, Tula County Council.

Scott WHL, Tula County Council. Michael Rosair, Grantsville. John Olson, Vernon. Kathleen Bon Hatton, Lake Point. Can you hear me? It's on the top and [clears throat]

May Stockton. Right. Thank you. [clears throat] Do we have any comments from those in the audience tonight?

Should I go up to the That would be great.

Sorry, I don't know protocol. Grant Sonatada from the health department uh wanted to share on the on behalf of the board of health and our uh health department staff our appreciation for Mayor Nandome's service representing the council of governments and just wanted to say we look forward to uh his replacement as well. So, whatever the the council decides, but wanted to just make sure, you know, since I'm still a newer health department director coming up on a year, December 26th. So, um if there's a chance that I can connect um in any other way, let me know. So, thanks again, Ando. Thank you.

Okay, the next item on the agenda um is to approve our September meeting minutes. I'll make a motion we approve the September meeting 91825. It's been moved and seconded that we approve the September meeting minutes. All in favor say I.

Any opposed? [snorts] Motion carries. Okay. The new business first item under new business is to elect our chair for COG and vice chair for COG for 2026. I will uh open the floor for nominations. Mr. Chair, thank you for what you've done. You've been very anxiously engaged. You were listening to us. We when I call you'd call back. So I want to just first of all say thank you very [clears throat] much. Appreciate that. Along with that, I'd like to nominate Scott Wardle for chair [laughter] because I love him so much. Won't get called back.

We have a second on that. Second. Okay, it's been moved and seconded that. Now, this is for 2026, right? Yes. So, what if they're not have to be on the council now or be council? It's now. That's for now. That's for now. They need to be on here at this point. [snorts] Okay. Are there any other nominations for chair of COG for 2026? Seeing none, I'll entertain [clears throat] a motion to put Oh, I'm going to nominate Marissa.

Marissa for chairman to county council. Okay. Do we have a second? Second. Okay, it's been moved and seconded. Do you want to do it, Marissa? You have enough on your plate. [laughter] Sure, whatever. I don't know what I'm doing, but I So, we have two nominations for uh chair. Do we vote silently? Do how do we want to do that?

I think you have to vote openly. Welcome. Uh, are we going to write votes or we just going to raise our hands or how's the best way to do? Okay, call for a vote. [clears throat] We can switch things. Oh, that's okay. Okay, never mind. I like fresh. Fine. Okay, we've just uh nominated uh her chair for COG for next year. Uh we've had two nominees, Scott Wardle and Marissa Tonoli. Tonoli Manion.

Manzion, I know who you are, but sorry teacher. [laughter] Okay, Marissa Man. So, u all in favor of Scott Wardle for chair, raise your hands, I guess. Okay, Marissa, you probably need to do a roll call vote is what you need to do. Oh, roll call vote. Yeah, do a roll call vote for Scott and then do a roll call vote. Okay, we'll do that. Okay, first of all, roll call vote for Scott, Jared Hamner, Scott Wle, Mike's there. I just know how busy you are going to be mayor. Me too. John

anybody else? Sheldon Burch. Sheldon Burch. Okay. For Marissa Tomolan, I am so sorry. [laughter] Oh, I'm sorry. Kendall Thomas and Mali. Okay. So, Scott will be the chair for 2026. U we need to now have nominations for vice chair. cog. Mr. Chairman, I nominate Kathleen Kathleen Bonat Bon chair or for Do we have a second on that? Second.

Okay. Are there any other nominations for vice chair of COG? Any other nominations for vice chair? Last call for vice chair. Mr. Chair, Mr. I make a motion we close nominations and appoint Kathleen by acclamation. Okay. Do we have a second on that? Second. It's been moved and seconded that we close nominations and put Kathleen in as by acclamation. All in favor say I. Any opposed. Thank you, Kathleen. As long as Scott never misses.

Okay. [clears throat] The next item on u our agenda is to appoint a board of health representative. Um with Nando stepping down as the Stockton mayor, uh the COG appointed seat for the board of health is now vacant. So we need a new represent to representative [clears throat] to fill that position. And my understanding is it needs to come from one of the smaller municipalities. It can't come from Twilla City, Bransville City, or Twilla County. So, with that being said, I will open the floor for nominations.

This is the same point. They have to be on the board now. They need to be on the board now. Yes. Do you want me to go back? Mr. Chair, I'd like to nominate Erda Sheldon Burch. Who you calling small? I would never call you small. [laughter] Okay, it's been we have a nominee, Sheldon Burch. We have a second. I'll second. Okay, it's been moved and seconded. Sheldon Burch, are there any other nominations for Health Representative 12 other? Any more nominations? Mr. Chairman, I move that we close nominations and accept the appointment by acclamation. Okay, do we have a second on that? Second.

All in favor say I. I. Any oppose? Okay, motion carries. Next item uh with uh Mayor Critow no longer serving as mayor, we need to appoint a COG representative on the economic opportunity board. I will open the floor for nominations.

Seeing none, we'll appoint you just That's what we do. [clears throat and laughter] Yeah. And I was going to say I'm able to Are we going to replace chairman? There's going to be two nominations for the CEO board. One needs to be from a small municipality. We already have a representative from Tula City and the county. So the other just Okay. So this one also has to be from a small industry. It does not. We need one from a small. There's two nominations for the CO board. So I would maybe pick one from Granville is what I'm suggesting. so that we're covering all our bases. Mr. Chairman, I make a motion we appoint Kathleen Manhattan to repres. Yes.

Okay, I'll second that. We have a motion that we It's been moved and seconded for Kathleen. Any other nominations? Any other nominations? Scott, do your magic. Chairman, I vote that we close nominations and accept appointment by acclamation. We have a second on that. Second. Okay. All in favor say I. I. Any opposed? Okay. Thank you, Kathleen. Now, we need to appoint another one. And it could be from ask for the bigger. It can be from anywhere.

But we don't have anyone representing from Gratzville is kind of what I was getting at. We would love to do that again. You going to nominate yourself? I am nominated. I'll possible. What? [snorts] Okay. You're going to nominate? Yeah, I'll nominate her. Oh, yeah. I should forgot your name. Any other nominations? Mr. Chairman, I vote that we close nominations and accept the appointment by acclamation. Okay. All in favor say I. I. Any opposed? Okay. Thank you.

Okay. This last one, um, I'm just going to read this letter really quick to you. Uh, you can kind of look there on your, uh, paper, get the gist of this. I got this letter from the Justice Court Administrator for the state of Utah. Um, says, "By statute, nomination nominating commissions include five people. One is appointed by the bar association. and another is appointed by the county. The third is appointed by a municipal selection committee composed of the mayors of each municipality. That's us. And then the other two are appointed by the governing authorities of the jurisdiction where the judicial office is located. Um I want to check in with you regarding the nominating commission I'm putting together for Twilla County. [clears throat] says, "You all appointed Jesse Wilson to serve on the nominating commission for Grantsville a few years ago, and he could serve this time around as well, as long as he's willing, but I wondered if you wanted to run it past the mayors at your next meeting to see what they want to do. U so that's where we're at.

So that's one thing I thought needs to be a mayor, but to be honest, Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I make a motion appoint Mayor Elect Man to serve on that committee for Grantsville. No, for the cities. Just for the It's just for the committee. It's just the committee to select the judge. They're part of the interview process. All right. Can

Can I just Can just I'm on the We I was on this call, so just so that you're aware. So, Justice Court Dao is leaving and so he's leaving at the end of the year. And so, what typically happens is they they set up a committee of five local folks, which you just mentioned, and they're taking applications from they sent this out to all attorneys and judges throughout the state. And so, they're all applying. And so, there's a nominating commission of five, which is what you're talking about. That commission looks at all the applications and narrows it down to like five to three to five. And then you select those that you would send to the county for then us to interview. Actually, I interview them as the county executive. Then it has to be ratified by the county council. And so that's kind of the purpose of this commission is to get all of those applications narrowed down. You'll be helped by the state kind of walking you through that. But that's they want local input into this process. And so that's why they're asking for our comments. So

thank you. Yeah. All right. We've uh had one nomination for Marissa Manzion. Do we have a second? I'll second. Okay, it's been moved and seconded for Marissa Manzion. Are there any other nominations? Any other nominations? Mr. Chairman, I close nominations and accept the appointment by acclamation. We have a second on that. All in favor say I. I. Any opposed? Okay. Motion carries.

Okay. Next item on the agenda is COG committee reports and updates. Um just go around the table. Dougway.

So um I [clears throat] apologize for being a little late. Uh, tonight is a good example of why I'm going to hate leaving Dougway. There was actually a backup on 36. The [clears throat] D a Dougway traffic jam is there are two other vehicles on the road aside from you. Uh so uh the the Department of the Army has put out a request for proposal for companies to bid on an enhanced use lease to build a data center. Douggeway was selected as one of the Army installations that they're going that they're that we've identified parcels for potential use. We are holding we I'm sorry we the army are holding in industry day for companies that may be interested on 7 January. We we have asked if the county or the state has an interest of attending observing um and you know making potential connections for economic development. The three parcels that we have identified uh are uh in the eastern side of the installation just north of the Cantonman English village. So essentially on the installation boundary close to Skull Valley and and I always get them reversed 196 or 199 but that that highway a second the other two parcels I think are very low probability for being wanted but one is in uh on again on the eastern side of the

installation basically on our northern boundary adjac adjacent to UDer. And the third parcel that's been identified is in the far northwestern section close closeish to Wendover. Uh given access and utility, I sincerely doubt those two parcels would be considered suitable. Um but that that's something that we've put out. This is this is a very quick turnaround. uh we were essentially only I notified two-ish weeks ago. Uh so uh that's that's one of the things that's going on. Um obviously we're in the holiday season. Uh got to meet the mayor elect. Uh but uh the colonel did ask that I say happy holidays and he hopes that everybody is doing well. Additionally, and finally, I'm in my last year the in the position. The position I'm in is part of a talent management program. After five years, I turn into a pumpkin. In December of 26 is when I have to find another job or retire. So, a little bit uh

I can't believe five years has gone this quickly. and I very much appreciate the opportunity to observe local government in action and everything and I want to thank you for what you do for the citizens of Truella County of which I am one. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Hey, a question about the location this meeting. Where's it going to be held at? So, it will be at at the [clears throat] sorry, it'll be at the headquarters building of Dougway in the auditorium. Uh, kicks off at 9 a.m. on January 7th.

You have a flyer or anything like that? Uh, no. I do not. I'm sorry. Just send me an email. Yeah. Okay. Thank you. Just one other question. So, who are you looking I mean the word's going out

through? So, uh so the the Army Corps of Engineers is acting as the contracting agent because they're the land agent for the US Army. Uh there was there there was a a request for a proposal that was published on the US government's business website. I want to say sam.gov, but I don't trust that uh that memory. Uh I'm used to have a good memory. Uh but uh that's that's where the request for proposal was put. And if you need I can get you more info.

Thank you. Well, this this is one proposed site over many in the nation or is this uh essential? Yes. Uh one of one of five. Forts Hood uh Bliss. I'm missing one. Oh. Um Pineluff [clears throat] Arsenal in Arkansas were all selected. So now you're competing against them to No. In theory, they could, you know, different companies could go, you know, or one company could go to all, but it's so there'll be data centers built on all of those locations. Could be if if somebody wants to. Yes. Does does that make sense?

So, it's a private company coming onto a military base to run a data center. It's not an army data center. It's not an army data center for a private data center. Okay. All right. Thank you. Anything for Murda?

Um, I will also apologize for being late. I will leave earlier next time recognizing rush hour traffic coming from the north. And uh I personally am not have not been assigned on any committees. I think because Craig has been doing most of our committee work and uh we're going to need to replace him on some of our on some committees and just want you to know that I'm interested and willing and doing whatever to do whatever I can. Um happy to serve on whatever committees are needed for the upcoming year. Thank you. Nando, you want to introduce a guest here?

Uh Joe Johnson is gonna be the new mayor for stocking. Welcome. Congratulations. [laughter] One thing is the thing with you, I wanted to nominate a mayor to be chairman. That's why I felt like John I think he's done a really good job. I wanted to be the mayor, not somebody from the council. That's why I'm nominate. Kathleen, um, just construction. Um, I 80 with the good weather. They're hoping by January it might be open. So that's good. So everybody hears that they are moving quite quickly with the cement, but unfortunately they can't do the asphalt of SR36. We're kind of stuck there.

But my understanding is that once they complete I80, they'll be able to open up that other lane. That's the goal. The on [snorts] ramp lane. That's Yes, that's the understanding. Once they finish that, if it's [clears throat] where the cement is versus they're they're hoping to open it up. It looked like they got to that last piece. Yeah. And I I I've been trying to watch their markers as they know and [laughter] they they're moving along. So, as much as we need snow, it's been kind of helpful on that. I just wish we could have been pouring asphalt because SR36 is mess. Yeah. If they can get that done, that would be great. Grantsville. Um, our new Arby's has opened, so we're very excited about that. It has

stopped. They actually have a breakfast there. I didn't know Arby's did breakfast, but they actually do. And I actually said that that it's almost their busiest time in our Arby's right now. Uh the other thing kind of for this council is I I was talking to the Romney group and they were saying that the the the railroad uh spur should be completed by the beginning of in January. And so they're going to get the gates and everything set up. And so we're going to start seeing traffic slow down and stop there on 138 at least once a day. Once how often are they actually do open. I think right now there's an agreement that it only does it once a day. I've heard people asking so

obviously not at rush hour is what we've asked too. [clears throat] Yeah, I think they identified it's going to be midday or something. Yeah. Okay, that's it. Thank you.

Uh the update from WFRC is next year's going to be a busy year. Uh we have a couple of challenges confronting us. One of them is population now because according to the federal government, we're starting to get to a place where we've had some rural side to us, but they may not let us stay in that rural side. So that will be a discussion next year. Uh appreciate and Nando, it's been good to get to know you and have you on this council. brought a great perspective and those who will be leaving, Mayor Win, uh it was great to have her and Marissa, we're excited for you. And you know, I my wife said the other day as we were driving out of town, she remember the first time we drove in and she said, "Our community has changed so much." And I just know that with anyone who's serving in the public home this year, it's a tough role. So, thank you for stepping up and doing the roles. We appreciate it. It's very much appreciated.

I'll pass my Kendall. Marissa, anything? Um, Marin is having her retirement party tonight. That's why she's not here. Um, so she apologizes for that. Um, and she said the only thing we had to report [snorts] on was that attended a meeting with Michael and Jared yesterday with you about the highway and she thought it went very well. Anything to report on that [laughter] start things that they're looking at?

All right. Well, thank you. Uh the only thing I would add is from uh CDBG grants are due the end of January. Um and uh so if you're not on those or if you're applying for those, you better well be on your way to attend some training thing, please. Yeah, if you didn't was in October. Yep. That's all I have. Our survey going. Does anybody else have Yes, Andy? Can

I just report on a couple of things? A couple of things that were approved during the the road projects that that COG approves. One of them was a transportation utility fee study and one was a road assessment study. We were waiting for our budget to get approved because we can't spend the money until January. It's now been approved and we'll we should have both of those projects started within the next month. So, we're finalizing some of the GIS work for the road assessment. So that'll be doing a study of everybody except for a lake point and the county because we did ours this last year but it would include everybody else and so we should be getting that started within the next month and we'll be reporting on that. So those two studies that we getting we'll get them going. So [snorts]

Andy, do you know when those will be expected to be completed? We think the road assessment that one I think took us about four or five months. It'll be summer. Yeah. What about the the transportation utility? I'm not sure with the that the firm that we're looking at. They're the ones that have done this for a lot of the other cities that have started this and so I think they know how to do this and so we're going to work with them. I don't think it will take very long. I've seen their reports before so we'll let you know as soon as we find out. [snorts] Okay. Does anybody have anything to add?

Not need a motion to adjurnn. moved and seconded. All in favor say I. I. Thank you for coming.