Ballard council backs joint fire station and city hall as mayor picks ambulance provider
Pending minutes of the Oct. 20 meeting show Ballard's mayor signed a letter choosing Uintah Basin Medical Center for 911 ambulance service, and the council voiced support for a possible combined fire station and city building.
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The Ballard City Council voiced support on Oct. 20 for a possible joint city building and fire station that could replace the current city building within the next few years, according to pending minutes posted on the Utah Public Notice Website that the council has not yet approved. [1]
The minutes say Fire Chief Jeremy Raymond contacted Council Member Al Kettle about the idea, and potential sites were discussed. Council Member Steve Secrest reported that The Ferguson Group is pursuing grant opportunities to help pay for the new building. [1]
Von Johnson, director of the 911 ambulance service for Uintah Basin Medical Center, attended and had to leave early. Mayor Nile Mathisen explained that the Utah Bureau of EMS requires a letter from Ballard City selecting its 911 ambulance provider, and the mayor signed a letter choosing Uintah Basin Medical Center. [1]
The mayor announced that the city would publish a notice on Oct. 26 seeking bids from a contracted individual to serve as both building inspector and zoning administrator. Submissions are due by 5 p.m. on Nov. 16, bids will be opened Nov. 17, and an award decision is expected Dec. 1. [1]
Leah Bastian presented a plan to develop an indoor riding arena for rodeos and 4-H events, along with a park and a city cemetery. The council suggested seeking money through Uintah Special Service District 1 and its recreation department instead of city funds, citing concerns about long-term subsidies. Ballard City indicated it may be interested in helping with the cemetery, since it would serve many residents. [1]
Jeff Baker of Jones & DeMille reported that the box culvert project is going well. The concrete has been poured, backfilling began that week and should take about two weeks, and storm drain installation has started. Public Works Director Ben Mower said 500 North is muddy because it is being used for water line installation, and the city will clean up when the work is done. [1]
The council approved the Oct. 6 minutes and the finances as presented, in votes with all members in favor. It went into an executive session at 8:07 p.m. to discuss pending or reasonably imminent litigation and the purchase, exchange or lease of real property, and reconvened in open session at 8:28 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 8:36 p.m. [1]
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