Council hires Schriever Law Firm, names Heather Schriever city attorney; approves Edgewater reimbursement on 200 South, 1100 West
January 14, 2025, 7:00 p.m. · American Fork City Hall, 31 N. Church St.
The council contracted with Schriever Law Firm for legal services and appointed Heather Schriever city attorney, replacing Cherylyn Egner, and named Amanda Durrant city treasurer. It approved a reimbursement agreement with developer AFEW1 LLC for system improvements along 200 South, 1100 West and 350 South, released $218,698.06 in retainers for Edgewater Townhomes Phase 2, and awarded a $173,106 sewer lining contract to Insituform Technologies.
From the approved minutes.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Edgewater guarantee releases, deeds, licenses, payments | Approved · 5-0 |
| Library Board appointments | Approved · 5-0 |
| Legal services contract with Schriever Law Firm; Heather Schriever appointed city attorney | Approved · 5-0 |
| Amanda Durrant appointed city treasurer | Approved · 5-0 |
| Reimbursement agreement with AFEW1 LLC for system improvements on 200 South, 1100 West and 350 South | Approved · 5-0 |
| Water/sewer connection standards and meter/lateral policy amendments | Approved · 5-0 |
| Sewer rehabilitation project FY2025-26 | Approved · 5-0 |
| Continuity of government resolution | Approved · 5-0 |
Agenda, item by item
Item 2 · Presentation
Quality Library Award
No action
State award presented to Library Director Casandria Crane.
Item Consent 3-9 · Development
Edgewater guarantee releases, deeds, licenses, payments
Approved · 5-0
Released construction guarantee and accepted improvements for Edgewater Townhomes Phase 3 (500 South 1100 West) and released $218,698.06 durability retainer for Edgewater Townhomes Phase 2 (about 1100 West 300 South); accepted a warranty deed from Matthew and Amy Meredith (about 100 East 700 North) and a quitclaim deed from the State of Utah (about 600 East 700 North); alcohol licenses for C.R.U.E. Group single event (198 West 300 North) and Ocotillo Prime Lena Y Mar (598 West Main Suite D-2); ratified payments Dec. 4-Jan. 7.
- Payment$218,698
- Edgewater Phase 2 retainer: $218,698.06
Item 1 · Appointment
Library Board appointments
Approved · 5-0
Nikki King, Jennifer Seaver and Lucy Ririe, terms ending 2028.
Item 2-3 · Contract
Legal services contract with Schriever Law Firm; Heather Schriever appointed city attorney
Approved · 5-0
Replaces Cherylyn Egner as city attorney. Contract amount not stated in minutes.
- ContractAmount not given to Schriever Law Firm
Item 4 · Appointment
Amanda Durrant appointed city treasurer
Approved · 5-0
Item 5 · Contract
Reimbursement agreement with AFEW1 LLC for system improvements on 200 South, 1100 West and 350 South
Approved · 5-0
Hunter said he confirmed with staff that improvements already made were excluded, calling the area 'two different worlds colliding'; the mayor called it a delicate road with limited access. Amount not stated in minutes.
- PaymentAmount not given to AFEW1 LLC
Item 6-7 · City code
Water/sewer connection standards and meter/lateral policy amendments
Approved · 5-0
Allow common laterals for buildings with individually owned units, with city engineer discretion; Holley's corrections incorporated. Ordinances 2025-01-01 and 2025-01-02.
Item 8 · Contract
Sewer rehabilitation project FY2025-26
Approved · 5-0
Cured-in-place lining; mayor called the technology a game changer.
- Contract$173,106 to Insituform Technologies, LLC
- Vendor: Insituform Technologies, LLC
- Amount: $173,106
Item 9 · Other
Continuity of government resolution
Approved · 5-0
Annual Emergency Interim Succession Act resolution.
What residents said
No public comments.