By Rebecca
Dopp
Times-News Correspondent
Levan had small numbers at this month's council
meeting held May 8, 2002. A few items of business
were discussed and some action was taken.
• A unanimous vote was made to approve the
minutes and claims.
• The council discussed the immediate need
for a new copier and printer for the office. Town
secretary Carol Mattinson said that the old copier
was not sufficient to do the job that is required
of it. She also said that she cannot get anyone to
come and do maintenance work on it. She looked at
two models of Canon copiers at Staples for the
price of $600-700. Councilmember Ryan Aagard made a
motion to look into buying a new copier for under
$700 with Paul Mangelson seconding the motion. The
council entertained the notion of taking bids for
the old copier.
The council made a motion to buy a new printer
that would do a better job printing the utility
bills. The motion carried.
• A water quality amendment was discussed.
Sunrise Engineering mapped out a new sewer system
and the state paid the company $30,000 for the
study. Levan Town had to pay $7,000 towards the
study. The amendment states that the town will not
have pay back the $30,000 until the town puts in
the system, but if the council decides not to sign
the amendment then the town would have to pay the
money back right now. The council voted to sign the
amendment now.
• Town clerk Candace Jackson read an
agreement written by Nephi City that outlined the
usage of a garbage truck leased to Levan. Several
points were described and the council voted to sign
the agreement.
• Council member concerns: Ralph Brooks
said that he had contacted Tony Deats about a
matching grant of $3,000 for the cemetery trees.
According to Mr. Brooks, Mr. Deats said that he
would grant an extension till September of 2002.
Also, he would add the cost of tree removal,
fencing, sprinklers, grass and new trees. According
to Mayor Shepherd, Levan has already met their part
of the match and just need to turn in the invoices
for reimbursement. Levan's share of the match would
include labor or money.
Rod Wankier said that he would look into getting
about 600 pounds of fertilizer to put on the
cemetery and park.
Mayor Bob Shepherd addressed the need for the
council to work on getting source protection for
the East Irrigation Well.
The next council meeting will be Wednesday, June
5 at 8:00 p.m. in the Levan Town Hall.
