Nibley City Council- 10/16/2025

- The council reordered the agenda to hear the 1200 West traffic calming workshop early, then received extensive public comment overwhelmingly criticizing the new curb bulbs, narrowed lanes, and mountable islands as confusing, unsafe for schoolchildren, and difficult for buses and emergency vehicles. Several residents asked for a four-way stop, better crossing protection, and a clearer plan before additional changes are made. - Staff reported recent adjustments to the 1200 West design, including tapered ends for visibility, reflectors, clearer stop bars, reflective paint on islands, and lowering/sliding some phase five islands to 4 inches. They also shared speed data showing 85th percentile speeds around 33–38 mph, noted snow removal has been workable, and said the road remains a primary corridor funded largely through county transportation sales tax revenues. - Council members agreed the traffic-calming issue should return for further review, likely in January, after more real-world observation and data from the completed roadway. Staff was also directed to work with the school principal and related partners on crossing-guard and school-safe crossing possibilities. - The council approved Ordinance 2532 on department head compensation, with no opposition after public hearing. Speakers praised Recreation Director Chad Wright’s 10 years of service and the strength of Nibley’s recreation program, and the council emphasized retaining high-quality staff. - The council held a public hearing on proposed changes to parking regulations for non-motorized equipment, unregistered vehicles, and inoperable vehicles in the public right-of-way. Public comments generally supported stronger enforcement for safety, but asked for more flexibility for daytime work use and for clearer treatment of temporary or repair-related parking. - After discussion, the council passed the parking ordinance on first reading and asked staff to return with possible refinements, including how to handle daytime versus nighttime parking, inoperable vehicles, and whether the language should be narrowed to avoid overreach. Staff explained the goal is to make enforcement faster and safer, especially for trailers and other low-visibility equipment. - The council appointed Randy Fezer as Nibley’s representative to the Cache Mosquito Abatement District, replacing the late Greg Anderson. The mayor said he had already spoken with Fezer and confirmed his willingness to serve. - A resolution updating solid-waste collection fees was approved, with staff noting the increase is tied to a contract-based CPI adjustment from Waste Management and should be effective as soon as possible. Council members discussed future fee structure ideas, including whether extra cans or green waste should be priced differently in the next consolidated fee schedule. - The council accepted the annual fraud risk assessment, which staff said again scored perfectly. Members praised city staff for strong internal controls and detailed procedures, and one council member reported the internal audit process was very impressive and revealed how much work staff does to prevent fraud. - In a workshop on weeds and vegetation enforcement, staff asked for direction on revising a vague ordinance that currently lacks a clear height standard. Council members favored focusing on health, safety, fire risk, and sidewalk/right-of-way obstruction, while avoiding overly restrictive rules that could conflict with native landscaping or rural character.