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By Julie Johansen
With no action items on the agenda, the Huntington City Council spent Wednesday’s meeting receiving reports from the mayor, council members and city employees.
Mayor Leonard Norton began by emphasizing what a good year it has been for the entire city. He noted that it was an average water use year for both culinary and secondary usage, and that they stayed within their allotted usage.
Mayor Norton thanked the council and all employees for their hard work and service to the city, and wished them all a merry Christmas and happy New Year. “Be safe and stay warm,” concluded his wishes.
Robert Baker, maintenance foreman, next reported that the snow plows are all serviced and ready to roll, they are just waiting on the white stuff. He said everything was going well and the plows are on all three trucks. Baker then reported on animal control. He said that there have been “upteen dogs” running at large and they will be putting large dog traps in the city.
It was also announced that Mike Gordon, who has been serving Huntington City with maintenance for almost 30 years, is retiring. His service was commended and appreciated by the council and Mayor Norton.
Councilman Tom Kay then reported that the new fire truck is in Salt Lake City where it is getting some hoses attached. The truck should be in Huntington by the first of the year. Councilwoman Lesa Miller then thanked Councilman Judd Beagley for his assistance with the electrical work on the doors at the city shop. She also expressed her appreciation to the Huntington City Youth Council with the town drive-through Christmas party. She also thanked the mayor for the delicious prime rib dinner.
Councilman David Emery reported that there was only one new grave this past month and he remarked that the city’s Christmas lights look great. Councilman Beagley really liked the lights this year but reported that they are working on some changes and upgrades for next year. He also expressed his enjoyment in working with the council for the past year and his positive experience serving on the council.
Councilman Jerry Livingston remarked that both parties were great. He also met with a citizen at First East and 150 South who is building a new home and needs an approach through the curb so that he can haul dirt onto the lot. The citizen will cut the concrete and then the city will help replace it when building is completed.
Livingston has also been working with the city crossing guards, and he said that he is impressed by how well they are doing and how they have trained the students crossing the streets. He also reported that the area around the city dumpster looks good and the mayor noted that the dumpster will be closed Christmas Day.