Ephraim public meetings in 2023

Library Board

The Ephraim Public Library Board will meet to approve minutes, hear public input, and discuss changes to library hours for mid-December and January 2-6, 2024, including evening coverage and a request for daytime volunteer shift coverage. The board may also vote to enter closed session as permitted by Utah law.

• Vote to approve minutes from last meeting
• Discussion of mid-December and Jan 2-6, 2024 hours change
• Staff update on evening coverage
• Request for daytime volunteer shift coverage

Sanpete Regional Airport Board

The Manti/Ephraim Airport Board will hold a regular meeting to approve prior minutes and discuss several business items, including land expansion, possibly hiring a part-time employee, forming an Airport Board Authority, and adding an expansion plan to the Airport Master Plan. The meeting is open to the public and will include a board review and airport manager report.

• Approval of November 9, 2023, minutes
• Discussion of land expansion options
• Consideration of hiring a part-time employee
• Discussion on forming an Airport Board Authority
• Airport expansion plan to be added to the Airport Master Plan

RAP Tax Committee

The Ephraim City Recreation, Arts, and Parks (RAP) Tax Committee is meeting to review grant reports, discuss new applications, and approve a recommendation for disbursing RAP tax funds to the City Council. The agenda includes items from Granary Arts, Ephraim City, Ability 1st, and the Ephraim Public Library.

• Review of grant reports for Granary Arts, Ephraim City, Ability 1st, and Ephraim Public Library
• Discussion of applications from Granary Arts (Art Education), Ephraim City, and Ephraim Public Library
• Approval of recommendation for RAP tax fund disbursement to Ephraim City Council

Recreation Board

The Recreation Board will meet to consider a rental fee waiver for Katy Crawley. The board will also review basketball programs, community events, and the status of the skatepark project.

• Request to waive Community Center rental fee for Katy Crawley
• Discussion of basketball programs
• Update on skatepark project

City Council

The Ephraim City Council will canvass the November 21 municipal election results, consider a conditional use permit for a large multi-family development, and discuss a resolution authorizing a tax certificate for the UAMPS Payson Power Project. The agenda also includes an appeal of a withheld community center deposit, approval of a final plat for a childcare facility, and routine approvals of warrants and minutes.

• Canvass of 2023 General Municipal Election results
• Conditional use permit for 5-building, 140-bedroom multi-family development at 150 E 700 N
• Resolution 23-24 authorizing tax certificate for UAMPS Payson Power Project
• Appeal of community center deposit withheld (Marisa Magana)
• Final plat approval for childcare facility at Ephraim Crossing (1.005 acres)

City Council

This is a routine work meeting with no specific action items listed. The council will hear department reports and review the agenda before adjourning.

• Department reports
• Agenda review

Planning & Zoning

The Ephraim City Planning Commission will hold a public meeting to make recommendations to the City Council on two action items: final plat approval for a child care facility at Ephraim Crossing and a conditional use permit for a multi-family development called Sunrise Village on 7th. The commission will also discuss a Dark Sky presentation and set meeting dates for 2024.

• Final plat approval for Child Care at Ephraim Crossing, dividing parcels S-6190 and S-6188 into a 1.005-acre parcel
• Conditional use permit for Sunrise Village on 7th, a 5-building, 12-plex multi-family development with ~140 bedrooms at 150 E 700 N
• Dark Sky presentation by Dr. Jon Pugmire
• Approval of minutes from 11/08/23
• Meeting dates for 2024

City Council

The Ephraim City Council will hold public hearings and consider resolutions to dispose of Historic Ephraim Square and acquire the Graser property. They will also review a consulting contract for the airport, approve a preliminary plat for a childcare facility, and consider updates to the employee policy manual.

• Resolution ECR 23-21 approving Historic Ephraim Square property disposition
• Resolution ECR 23-22 approving Graser property acquisition
• Consulting contract with Ted Meikle for the airport
• Preliminary plat for childcare facility at Ephraim Crossing (Camino Verde group)
• Resolution ECR 23-23 approving revised City Employee Policy Manual

City Council

This is a routine work meeting with only procedural items: call to order, roll call, department reports, agenda review, and adjournment. No ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

• No specific action items listed on the agenda

Library Board

The Ephraim Public Library Board will meet to approve minutes, discuss a Code of Conduct policy procedure, and receive the Library Director's report covering the FY 2023 annual report, FY 2024 quarterly financial report, October statistics, and volunteer hours. The board will also discuss the annual board calendar and may take action on items submitted in advance.

• Code of Conduct Policy - Procedure discussion
• Annual Report for FY 2023
• Quarterly Financial Report for FY 2024
• October Statistics
• Volunteer hours outside meeting time

Sanpete Regional Airport Board

The Manti/Ephraim Airport Board will hold a regular meeting to approve the October 19, 2023 minutes and review a land expansion contract. The board will also hear an airport manager report. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no other major action items listed.

• Approval of October 19, 2023 minutes
• Land expansion contract review

City Council

This is a work meeting agenda with only procedural items: call to order, roll call, and a possible closed session. The council may discuss matters in closed session and decide whether to take action afterward. No substantive items are listed.

• Possible closed session under Utah Code 52-4-5

Planning & Zoning

The Ephraim City Planning Commission will hold a public meeting to discuss and possibly recommend approval of a preliminary plat for a proposed childcare facility at Ephraim Crossing. The applicant, Camino Verde Group, seeks to combine portions of two parcels into a single 1.005-acre lot. The commission will also consider rescheduling its November 22 meeting to November 29.

• Preliminary plat for childcare at Ephraim Crossing, combining 0.56 acres from Parcel S-6190 and 10.722 acres from S-6188 into one 1.005-acre parcel
• Possible meeting date change from November 22 to November 29 at 6:00 PM

City Council

The Ephraim City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to increase garbage rates due to rising pass-through charges. The council will also vote on final plat approval for the Altitude Minor Subdivision, re-certification of the Justice Court, and other routine items.

• Public hearing and ordinance 23-12 to adjust garbage rates
• Final plat approval for Altitude Minor Subdivision near 850 North Main (3 lots, 1.08-2.73 acres)
• Resolution 23-20 re-certifying Ephraim Justice Court
• Approval of October 31, 2023 warrant register
• 2023 Fraud Risk Assessment Review

City Council

This is a routine work meeting with no action items listed. The council will hear department reports and review the agenda before adjourning.

• Department reports
• Agenda review

Planning & Zoning

The Ephraim City Planning Commission will hold a public meeting to discuss and possibly recommend approval of the final plat for the Altitude Minor Subdivision, which would divide 4.96 acres into three lots. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from previous meetings and a planner's report.

• Public hearing on Altitude Minor Subdivision final plat (applicant Jeremiah Blain)
• Subdivision of Assessor's Parcels S-5344X1, S-5344X2, S-5344X3 into three lots (1.08 to 2.73 acres each)
• Approval of minutes from September 13 and October 11, 2023 meetings

Sanpete Regional Airport Board

The Ephraim/Manti Airport Board will hold a regular meeting to approve the August 17, 2023 minutes, discuss a land expansion proposal by Ted Meikle, and review bid opening results for a tractor grant. The airport manager will also provide a report. The meeting is open to the public and will be held at the Manti/Ephraim Airport Pilot’s Lounge.

• Approval of August 17, 2023 minutes
• Land expansion proposal by Ted Meikle
• Bid opening results for tractor grant

City Council

This is a routine work meeting of the Ephraim City Council. The agenda includes department reports and an agenda review, with no specific action items listed. The meeting is primarily procedural.

• Department reports
• Agenda review

City Council

The Ephraim City Council will hold its regular meeting, including presentations, public comment, and possible action on several items. Key items include a resolution to approve the Inland Port Authority, a preliminary plat for a minor subdivision, and routine approvals of warrants and minutes. The meeting is open to the public and also available via Zoom.

• Resolution 23-19 approving the Inland Port Authority
• Preliminary plat approval for Altitude Minor Subdivision at approximately 850 North Main, dividing parcels into three properties (1.08 to 2.73 acres)
• Proclamations recognizing Stacee McIff as Snow College's 18th President and Jose's Café Staff
• Power presentation with quarterly financials
• Approval of October 17, 2023 Warrant Register and October 4, 2023 meeting minutes

Cemetery Board

The Ephraim City Cemetery Board is holding a field trip to Pioneer Cemetery to discuss a five-year plan for improvements and maintenance. This is a working meeting on site rather than a formal decision-making session.

• Field trip to Pioneer Cemetery
• Discussion of five-year plan for cemetery improvements and maintenance

City Council

This agenda is a notice of a field trip, not a regular business meeting. The Ephraim City Council will attend Meet the Candidates Night at the Ephraim Community Center on October 10, 2023, at 6:00 PM. No decisions or discussions are listed on this agenda.

• Field trip to Meet the Candidates Night at Ephraim Community Center, 482 N 100 W, Ephraim, UT

Planning & Zoning

The Ephraim City Planning Commission will hold a public meeting to discuss and possibly recommend approval of a preliminary plat for the Altitude Minor Subdivision. The applicant, Jeremiah Blain, proposes dividing 4.96 acres into three properties. The commission will also approve minutes from the September 13 meeting and hear a planner's report.

• Public hearing on preliminary plat for Altitude Minor Subdivision
• Proposed division of Assessor's Parcels S-5344X1, S-5344X2, S-5344X3
• Three new lots ranging from 1.08 to 2.73 acres
• Approval of minutes from September 13, 2023 meeting

City Council

The Ephraim City Council will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including a proclamation honoring the new Snow College president, approval of the warrant register and meeting minutes, and resolutions regarding the police chief's surplus property and an updated cash handling policy. The council will also discuss an ordinance amending sewer and septic connection guidelines. The agenda includes standard items like public comment, council reports, and a city manager report, with a possible closed session.

• Proclamation honoring Stacee McIff as 18th Snow College President
• Resolution 23-17 awarding retiring Police Chief his badge and firearm
• Resolution 23-18 approving updated cash handling policy
• Ordinance 23-11 amending sewer and septic connection guidelines
• Approval of October 3, 2023 Warrant Register and September 20, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council

This is a routine work meeting with no substantive decisions on the agenda. The council will hold an officer promotion ceremony, receive department reports, and review the agenda for an upcoming meeting.

• Officer promotion ceremony
• Department reports
• Agenda review

City Council

The Ephraim City Council will vote on several routine items, including approving the warrant register and meeting minutes, a resolution for PTIF account users, a cemetery plot purchase, and the final plat for the Deer Ridge Phase I subdivision. They will also make appointments and hear reports from council members and the city manager.

• Approval of September 19, 2023 Warrant Register
• Approval of September 6, 2023 meeting minutes
• Resolution 23-16 approving PTIF account users
• Cemetery plot purchase for Jeff Hermansen at resident rate
• Deer Ridge Phase I final plat approval at 675 E 100 S

City Council

This is a routine work meeting with no specific action items listed. The council will hear department reports and review the agenda before adjourning.

• Department reports
• Agenda review

Cemetery Board

The Ephraim City Cemetery Board is holding a regular meeting to approve prior minutes, discuss board by-laws, and hear from Fire Chief Jeff Hermansen. The agenda also includes old business, public comment, and board member reports.

• Approval of minutes from August 9, 2023
• Discussion of board by-laws
• Fire Chief Jeff Hermansen to address the board

Planning & Zoning

The Ephraim City Planning Commission will hold a public meeting to discuss and possibly make a recommendation to the City Council regarding the final plat approval for the proposed Deer Ridge Phase 1 Subdivision at approximately 675 E 100 S. The applicant proposes to divide two parcels into eight lots. The rest of the agenda is routine (call to order, minutes approval, planner's report, adjournment).

• Final plat approval for Deer Ridge Phase 1 Subdivision at approximately 675 E 100 S
• Division of Assessor's Parcels S-796 & S-807 into eight lots (0.30 to 0.48 acres each)
• Future phases of the subdivision to be considered at a later date

City Council

The Ephraim City Council will consider appointing Sean Lewis as City Manager, adopt a park rules ordinance, approve an amendment to the Steel Solar 1B power agreement, and approve Airport Board bylaws. The agenda also includes routine approvals of warrants and minutes, plus a presentation on Pioneer Park future needs.

• Appointment of Sean Lewis to City Manager position
• Ordinance 23-10 adopting park rules
• Resolution 23-15 approving Steel Solar 1B Project 2nd Amendment
• Resolution 23-14 approving Airport Board Bylaws
• Presentation on Daughters of the Pioneers Pioneer Park future needs

The City Council appointed a new City Manager and approved several resolutions, including the Airport Board Bylaws and a solar project amendment. The Council also adopted a park rules ordinance and provided funding for the Daughters of the Pioneers project.

• Appointed Sean Lewis as City Manager (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,850.00 donation for DUP Park project (Unanimous)
• Approved September 5, 2023 Warrant Register (Unanimous)
• Approved August 16, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved ECR 23-14 Airport Board Bylaws (Unanimous)
• Approved ECR 23-15 Steel Solar 1B Project 2nd Amendment (Unanimous)
• Adopted ECO 23-10 Park Rules Ordinance (Unanimous)
• Appointed Kevin Christensen to 9-year term on Airport Board (Unanimous)

City Council

This is a routine work meeting of the Ephraim City Council. The agenda includes department reports and an agenda review, with no specific action items listed. The meeting is open to the public and accessible via Zoom.

• Department reports
• Agenda review

The City Council convened for a work meeting to receive updates from city departments. No substantive legislative decisions or votes were recorded other than the motion to adjourn.

• Adjourned work meeting (unanimous)

City Council

This is a routine work meeting with no specific action items listed. The council will hear department reports and review the agenda before adjourning.

• Department reports
• Agenda review

The City Council conducted a work meeting consisting of staff reports and updates. No substantive legislative decisions or votes were recorded other than the motion to adjourn.

• Adjourned work meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Ephraim City Council will vote on appointing Public Safety Director Aaron Broomhead as Interim City Manager, review two ordinances (burial rights and alcohol license consent), and hold a hearing on a business license renewal denial. The meeting also includes routine approvals of warrants and minutes, plus public comment.

• Appointment of Aaron Broomhead as Interim City Manager
• Hearing on potential denial of business license renewal #2028 (Sean Lewis)
• Ordinance 23-08: burial rights amendment limiting plot purchases
• Ordinance 23-09: clarifying local consent for alcohol beverage licenses
• Approval of August 15, 2023 warrant register and August 2, 2023 minutes

The City Council appointed Public Safety Director Aaron Broomhead as Interim City Manager. The Council also denied a business license renewal for Abundance Restaurant due to failed fire inspections and adopted two city ordinances regarding burial rights and alcohol licenses.

• Approved August 15, 2023 Warrant Register (unanimous)
• Approved August 2, 2023 Work and Regular Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Public Safety Director Aaron Broomhead as Interim City Manager (unanimous)
• Denied business license renewal for Abundance Restaurant (license 2028) (unanimous)
• Adopted ECO 23-08 to limit burial plot purchases (unanimous)
• Adopted ECO 23-09 to clarify local consent for alcohol beverage licenses (unanimous)

Cemetery Board

The Ephraim City Cemetery Board is holding a regular meeting to approve prior minutes and discuss an ordinance regarding plot purchases and the board's by-laws. The agenda also includes old business, public comment, and board member reports.

• Ordinance regarding plot purchases
• Discussion on board by-laws
• Approval of minutes from 5-10-2023 and 7-12-2023

Planning & Zoning

The Ephraim City Planning Commission is holding a regular meeting to discuss two work sessions: one reviewing Title 11 of the Ephraim City Code, and another on a state-mandated airport overlay zoning district. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from July 12, 2023, and a planner's report. No final decisions are scheduled; these are discussion items.

• Work session to review and discuss Title 11 in Ephraim City Code
• Work session to review and discuss state-mandated airport overlay zoning district
• Approval of minutes from July 12, 2023

City Council

The Ephraim City Council will consider appointing Colby Zeeman as police chief and swearing him in, approve the August 1 warrant register and July 19 meeting minutes, and vote on a contract and notice to proceed for the Ephraim Crossing Road project with Jones and DeMille Engineering. The agenda also includes public comment, council reports, a city manager report, and a possible closed session.

• Appointment of Colby Zeeman as Ephraim City Police Chief and swearing-in ceremony
• Approval of the August 1, 2023, Warrant Register
• Approval of the July 19, 2023, Work and Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
• Ephraim Crossing Road Project: Contract approval and notice to proceed for Jones and DeMille Engineering

The City Council unanimously appointed Colby Zeeman as the new Police Chief. The council also approved the August 1 warrant register and a contract for the Ephraim Crossing Road project.

• Appointed Colby Zeeman as Ephraim City Police Chief (Unanimous)
• Approved August 1, 2023, Warrant Register (Unanimous)
• Approved July 19, 2023, Council Work Meeting and Regular City Council Meeting Minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved Ephraim Crossing Road Project contract and notice to proceed for Jones and DeMille Engineering (Unanimous)

City Council

This is a routine work meeting with no specific action items listed. The council will hear department reports and review the agenda before adjourning.

• Department reports
• Agenda review

The City Council met for a work session to receive updates on city projects and department reports. No legislative actions or policy decisions were voted on during the meeting.

• Adjourned work meeting (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning

The Ephraim City Planning Commission's regular meeting scheduled for July 26, 2023, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for August 9, 2023. No other business is listed on this agenda.

• Regular meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for August 9, 2023

Sanpete Regional Airport Board

The Manti/Ephraim Airport Board is holding a regular meeting to discuss several business items, including the status of a land purchase, a backcountry strip on Skyline, land leases, and planning for a fly-in event. The board will also approve the minutes from the previous meeting and hear the airport manager's report.

• Approval of June 15, 2023, minutes
• Fly-in planning discussion
• Status of land purchase
• Status of backcountry strip on Skyline
• Discussion of land leases

City Council

The Ephraim City Council will hold public hearings and consider several land-use items, including conditional use permit amendments, preliminary plats for four subdivisions, and a grant agreement with the US Army Corps of Engineers for a drought resiliency water project. The council will also vote on routine items like warrants, meeting minutes, and utility write-offs, plus a resolution to add the city manager to retirement benefits.

• PPA Agreement with US Army Corps of Engineers for Ephraim City Drought Resiliency Drinking Water System Improvement Project (grant funds)
• Nielson CUP Amendment to allow one additional unit (total 7) at ~56 W 300 N
• Whatcott Barn CUP for two-story accessory building (847 sq ft) at ~237 S Main St
• Huntsman Duplex CUP to convert single-family home to duplex at ~87 S 200 E
• Ephraim Crossing Phase 4 Subdivision preliminary plat (3 lots, ~0.30-0.38 acres each) at ~445 S 375 W

The City Council approved a grant agreement with the US Army Corps of Engineers for a drinking water project and authorized several residential subdivisions and conditional use permits. The council also renamed the senior citizens center and approved a donation to Ability First.

• Approved PPA Agreement with US Army Corps of Engineers for $1.5M Drought Resiliency Drinking Water Project (Unanimous)
• Renamed Ephraim Senior Citizens Center to Ephraim Community Center (Unanimous)
• Approved $500 donation to Ability First (Unanimous)
• Approved Nielson CUP Amendment for one additional residential unit (Unanimous)
• Approved Whatcott Barn CUP for accessory building with no-rental condition (Unanimous)
• Approved Huntsman Duplex CUP (Unanimous)
• Approved Ephraim Crossing Phase 4 Subdivision Preliminary Plat (Unanimous)
• Approved Preliminary Plats for Sand Ridge Farms and Mill Hill South Phase 1 Subdivisions (Unanimous)

City Council

This is a routine work meeting with no substantive action items. The council will hear department reports and review the agenda before adjourning.

• Department reports
• Agenda review

The City Council conducted a work meeting consisting of department reports and warrant register inquiries. No substantive legislative decisions or votes were recorded other than the motion to adjourn.

• Adjourned work meeting (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning

The Ephraim City Planning Commission will hold a public meeting to discuss and possibly make recommendations to the City Council on six land-use items: three conditional use permit requests, two preliminary plat approvals, and one additional plat approval. The commission will also approve minutes from the June 14 meeting and hear a planner's report.

• Amendment to Conditional Use Permit to add one unit (total 7) at 56 W 300 N, applicant Bonnie Nielson
• Conditional Use Permit for two-story accessory building (847 sq ft) at 237 S Main St, applicant Kevin Whatcott
• Conditional Use Permit to convert single-family home to duplex at 87 S 200 E, applicant Diana Huntsman
• Preliminary Plat for Ephraim Crossing Phase 4: divide parcel S-782 into 3 lots (0.30–0.38 acres) at 445 S 375 W, applicant Camino Verde Group
• Preliminary Plat for Sand Ridge Farms: divide parcels S-5358, S-5376, S-5358x4 into 3 lots (1.64–20.28 acres) at 1100 N Main St, applicant Sand Ridge Farms

City Council

The Ephraim City Council is meeting for a 2023 planning session, which is a discussion item rather than a decision-making meeting. The agenda also includes approval of the June 30, 2023 warrant register, a routine financial approval. No other substantive items are listed.

• Approval of the June 30, 2023 warrant register
• 2023 planning session with the city manager

The council met for a 2023 planning session with the City Manager. The provided document is an agenda and does not record the specific outcomes or votes of the session.

City Council

The City Council awarded a lease for the Co-op to Snow College after reviewing four proposals. Other key actions included approving a budget amendment, updating the city fee schedule, and authorizing funds for recreation and arts.

• Awarded Co-op lease to Snow College (4-1)
• Approved FY23 budget amendment ECR23-10 (unanimous)
• Approved 2023-2024 certified tax rate ECR 23-11 (unanimous)
• Approved consolidated fee schedule amendment ECO23-06 (unanimous)
• Approved RAP Tax Committee bylaws ECR23-12 (unanimous)
• Approved Recreation Board bylaws amendment ECO 23-07 (unanimous)
• Approved RAP Tax fund disbursements totaling $95,519.40 (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Ephraim Flats Subdivision (unanimous)

City Council

The Ephraim City Council is holding a work meeting with a bid opening for the Co-op and department reports. No other substantive items are listed; the agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Bid opening for Co-op
• Department reports

The City Council held a work meeting to open and review proposals for the CO-OP. Staff provided updates on the new well, Canyon Road sidewalk project, and budget adjustments.

• Opened and reviewed CO-OP bids from Thistle & Honey, Snow College, Maker's Space, and Sanpete Trade Association
• Reduced the Certified Tax Rate
• Increased power rates by one cent per kWh
• Adjusted FY23 budget to balance funds
• Changed General Election date to November 21st

Planning & Zoning

The Ephraim City Planning Commission will hold a public meeting to discuss and possibly make a recommendation to the City Council on the proposed Final Plat Approval for the Ephraim Flats Subdivision at approximately 250 S. 300 W., Ephraim. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the May 24 meeting and a planner's report.

• Final Plat Approval for Ephraim Flats Subdivision at 250 S. 300 W., Ephraim
• Applicant: Clayton Holbrook, representing Muddy Boys
• Public meeting to discuss and possibly recommend to City Council
• Approval of minutes from May 24, 2023 meeting

City Council

The Ephraim City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2023-2024 fiscal year budget and consider a resolution to approve it. The council will also discuss and possibly approve two ordinances: one amending property disposition noticing requirements and another revising the animal control code. Additionally, they will consider a resolution on retirement benefits for elected and appointed officials, and make appointments to the Library Board and RAP Tax Committee.

• Public hearing and possible approval of Resolution 23-08 for the FY 2023-2024 budget
• Ordinance 23-04 amending the Disposition of Property Ordinance to align noticing requirements with state code
• Ordinance 23-05 repealing and replacing Section 5.08 Animal Code
• Resolution 23-09 classifying elected officials as part-time ineligible for retirement benefits and appointed officials eligible if URS requirements are met
• Appointments: Jennifer Harris and Marissa May to Library Board (3-year terms), Chad Dewey as RAP Tax Committee Chair (3-year term)

The City Council approved the 2023-2024 fiscal year budget and updated ordinances regarding property disposition and animal control. The council also formalized retirement benefit eligibility for elected and appointed officials. Several appointments were made to the Library Board and Rap Tax Committee.

• Approved Ephraim City budget for fiscal year ending June 30, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved ECO 23-04 amending Disposition of Property Ordinance noticing requirements (unanimous)
• Adopted ECO 23-05 revised animal control ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved ECR 23-09 classifying elected officials as part-time ineligible for retirement benefits and appointed officials as eligible per URS requirements (unanimous)
• Appointed Jennifer Harris and Marissa May to three-year Library Board terms (unanimous)
• Appointed Chad Dewey to a three-year Rap Tax Committee Chair term (unanimous)
• Approved June 6, 2023 Warrant Register (unanimous)
• Approved May 17, 2023 Council Work and Regular Meeting Minutes (unanimous)

City Council

This is a routine work meeting of the Ephraim City Council. The agenda includes department reports and an agenda review, with no specific action items listed. The meeting is largely procedural.

• Department reports
• Agenda review

The City Council conducted a work meeting consisting of staff reports and warrant register inquiries. No substantive legislative decisions or votes on ordinances were recorded during this session.

• Adjourned work meeting (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning

The Ephraim City Planning Commission is holding a regular public meeting. The main item is a work session to discuss the Sandridge Development, with no formal action scheduled. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the May 9 meeting and a planner's report.

• Work session on Sandridge Development
• Approval of minutes from 5/9/23 meeting
• Planner's report

City Council

The Ephraim City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to enact the North Fields Annexation. They will also review the FY24 draft budget, consider a wastewater exception for a septic tank, and vote on an ethics policy resolution.

• Public hearing and action on ECO 23-03, ordinance enacting North Fields Annexation
• Review of FY24 Draft Budget
• Waiver request for septic tank within city limits
• Resolution ECR 23-07 adopting city ethics policy and conflict-of-interest disclosure
• Approval of May 16, 2023 warrant register and May 3, 2023 meeting minutes

The City Council adopted an ordinance for the North Fields Annexation and approved a specific wastewater exception for a single-family home. The council also adopted a new city ethics policy and reviewed the draft budget for Fiscal Year 2024.

• Adopted ECO 23-03 North Fields Annexation ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved May 16, 2023 Warrant Register (unanimous)
• Approved May 3, 2023 meeting minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Approved wastewater exception for Steve Butterfield to install a septic tank (unanimous)
• Approved ECR 23-07 resolution adopting a city ethics policy and forms (unanimous)

City Council

This is a routine work meeting of the Ephraim City Council. The agenda includes department reports and an agenda review, with no specific action items listed. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom and in person.

• Department reports
• Agenda review

The City Council met for a work session to receive updates from city directors. No substantive legislative decisions or votes were made other than the motion to adjourn.

• Adjourned work meeting (unanimous)

Cemetery Board

The Ephraim City Cemetery Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several items, including final Memorial Day program assignments, a Pioneer Cemetery service day, flag plaque approvals, and a proposed cemetery plot price increase. The board will also review its by-laws and consider expenditures for Pioneer Cemetery plaques.

• Final Memorial Day Program Assignments
• Pioneer Cemetery Service Day
• Posting of flag dates and approval for new flag plaques
• Pioneer Cemetery plaque and approval for expenditures
• Cemetery Plot price increase

Planning & Zoning

The Ephraim City Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss zoning for the North Fields Annexation and review the city's use table. These are discussion items only, with no final decisions scheduled. The meeting is open to the public and will be recorded.

• Discussion on zoning for the North Fields Annexation
• Discussion on the Ephraim City Use Table
• Approval of minutes from April 26, 2023

City Council

The council approved the purchase of a 5.45-acre airport parcel from Bell J Richard Trustees, resolving an 80-year property ownership issue, by a 3-1 vote. They also approved multiple subdivision plats, a conditional use permit for a daycare, a sidewalk construction contract, and interlocal agreements for elections and fire protection. All other decisions were unanimous.

• Approved purchase of 5.45-acre airport parcel from Bell J Richard Trustees (3-1)
• Approved interlocal election agreement with Sanpete County for 2023 and 2025 elections (unanimous)
• Approved annual fire protection contract with Sanpete County (unanimous)
• Approved early retirement agreement for Kerry Carver (unanimous)
• Approved lot split at 477 Ephraim Canyon Road with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Country Dream Estates Phase II (16 lots) (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Ephraim Flats Subdivision (19 lots) (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for daycare at 190 N. 100 W. (unanimous)

City Council

The Ephraim City Council held a work meeting on May 3, 2023, reviewing the Canyon Road Sidewalk Project bid awarded to Staker Parson, discussing the draft FY24 budget, and receiving updates from various departments. No formal votes or final decisions were taken; the meeting was primarily informational and procedural.

• Reviewed Canyon Road Sidewalk Project bid; Staker Parson selected as winner (no vote recorded)
• Council asked to review draft FY24 budget and provide feedback to Finance Director
• Noted that the Recreation Department received an additional $200,000 for the skate park
• Meeting adjourned unanimously

Planning & Zoning

The Ephraim City Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider three land-use items and make recommendations to the City Council. They will discuss a proposed lot split at 477 Ephraim Canyon Road, a final plat for Phase II of Country Dream Estates (16 lots on 6.73 acres), and a preliminary plat for Ephraim Flats (19 lots on 6.34 acres). The meeting also includes a report from the Recreation Director and approval of prior minutes.

• Lot split at 477 Ephraim Canyon Road (applicants: Brant and Morgan Stevens)
• Final plat for Country Dream Estates Phase II, 16 lots on 6.73 acres at ~1000 E. 1120 S. (applicant: Ben Gordon)
• Preliminary plat for Ephraim Flats, 19 lots on 6.34 acres at ~250 S. 300 W. (applicant: Clayton Holbrook for Muddy Boys)
• Report from Recreation Director Michael Patton
• Approval of minutes from March 15 and March 22, 2023

Planning & Zoning

The Ephraim City Planning Commission will hold a public meeting to discuss and possibly make recommendations to the City Council on three development proposals: a lot split at 477 Ephraim Canyon Road, a final plat for Phase II of Country Dream Estates, and a preliminary plat for Ephraim Flats Subdivision. The commission will also hear a report from the Recreation Director and approve minutes from prior meetings.

• Proposed lot split at 477 Ephraim Canyon Road (applicants: Brant and Morgan Stevens)
• Final plat for Phase II of Country Dream Estates, ~1000 E. 1120 S., dividing 6.73 acres into 16 lots (applicant: Ben Gordon)
• Preliminary plat for Ephraim Flats Subdivision, ~250 S. 300 W., dividing 6.34 acres into 19 lots (applicant: Clayton Holbrook for Muddy Boys)
• Report from Recreation Director Michael Patton

City Council

The Ephraim City Council will hold its regular meeting on April 5, 2023, with presentations on recreation awards, a skate park design, and a radon awareness proclamation. The council will vote on routine items including warrants, minutes, and resolutions for Arbor Day and a land/water conservation funding application, plus the annual wastewater planning report. They will also consider canceling the April 19 meeting due to a conference. Public comment is limited to non-agenda items.

• Approval of Resolution 23-02 declaring Arbor Day 2023
• Approval of Resolution 23-03 authorizing application for land and water conservation funding
• Approval of Municipal Wastewater Planning Program Annual Report for 2022
• Possible cancellation of April 19 City Council meeting due to ULCT Conference
• Appointments to Library Board (Dana Bagnall, Mathilda Barreiro, Audrey Thompson) and Recreation Board (Hope Adams)

The City Council approved a $500 donation for the Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt and authorized a federal grant application for land and water conservation. The council also appointed four members to the Library and Recreation boards and cancelled the April 19th meeting.

• Approved $500 donation to Lions Club Annual Easter Egg Hunt (Unanimous)
• Approved Warrant Register of April 3, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved March 15, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 23-02 to celebrate Arbor Day in 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 23-03 to apply for land and water conservation funding (Unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Municipal Wastewater Planning Program Annual Report (Unanimous)
• Cancelled April 19th City Council meeting (Unanimous)
• Appointed Dana Bagnall, Mathilda Barreiro, Audrey Thompson to Library Board and Hope Adams to Recreation Board (Unanimous)

City Council

This is a routine work meeting with no specific action items listed. The council will hear department reports and review the agenda before adjourning.

• Department reports
• Agenda review

The City Council conducted a work meeting consisting of departmental updates and a review of the Capital Improvement Plan. No legislative actions or policy changes were decided during the session.

• Adjourned work meeting (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning

The Ephraim City Planning Commission is meeting for a regular session. The main item is a land-use training conducted by Craig Call of the Land-use Institute of Utah, which satisfies the yearly training requirement. No action items are on the agenda.

• Land-use training by Craig Call of the Land-use Institute of Utah
• Training satisfies yearly requirement for Planning Commissions
• Surrounding cities and towns invited to attend training

City Council

The Ephraim City Council is holding a work meeting to hear a presentation from the Army Corps of Engineers on a 2-day charette project, receive department reports, and review the agenda. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Army Corps of Engineers project charette presentation
• Department reports
• Agenda review

The City Council held a work meeting to receive department reports and a presentation on flood mitigation. The Army Corps of Engineers discussed updated FEMA maps and potential strategies for increasing water capacity and storage. No legislative actions were decided.

• Adjourned work meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Ephraim City Council will hold a regular meeting with several land-use decisions, including whether to accept the North Fields Annexation Petition, approve the Jimenez PUD Final Plat, and approve the Country Dreams Estates Phase II Preliminary Plat. They will also consider a wastewater exception for a septic tank and hear a presentation from Ability First Utah seeking a donation. The meeting includes routine approvals of warrants and minutes, plus appointments to the Recreation Board.

• North Fields Annexation Petition - discussion and action to accept or deny
• Jimenez PUD Final Plat - possible action following Planning Commission recommendation
• Country Dreams Estates Phase II Preliminary Plat - possible action to approve
• Steve Butterfield Wastewater Exception - waiver for septic tank within city limits
• Ability First Utah presentation seeking donation

The Council approved the North Fields Annexation Petition, the Jimenez PUD Final Plat, and the Country Dream Estate Phase II Plat. A $1,000 donation to Ability First Utah was approved, and two members were re-appointed to the Recreation Board. A request for a septic tank waiver was denied after a motion to approve it failed for lack of a second.

• Approved $1,000 donation to Ability First Utah (Unanimous)
• Approved March 14, 2023 Warrant Register (Unanimous)
• Approved March 1, 2023 Council Work and Regular Meeting Minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved North Fields Annexation Petition (Unanimous)
• Approved Jimenez Planned Unit Development Final Plat (Unanimous)
• Approved Country Dream Estate Phase II Plat (Unanimous)
• Denied waiver for septic tank installation (Motion failed due to no second)
• Re-appointed Lisle Dewey and Tauna Anderson to the Recreation Board (Unanimous)

Cemetery Board

The Ephraim City Cemetery Board is holding a regular meeting to discuss and potentially decide on draft cemetery bylaws and term limits, as well as updates on the Pioneer Cemetery plaque, the Park Cemetery Veterans wall, and the Memorial Day program. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes and public comments.

• Draft cemetery bylaws and term limits
• Pioneer Cemetery plaque dedication and workday times
• Park Cemetery Veterans wall update
• Memorial Day program update

Planning & Zoning

The Ephraim City Planning Commission has canceled its regular meeting scheduled for March 8, 2023. A special meeting will be held on March 15, 2023, in its place. No specific agenda items or decisions are listed in the notice.

• Regular meeting on March 8, 2023, canceled
• Special meeting scheduled for March 15, 2023

City Council

The City Council conducted a work meeting consisting of staff reports and warrant register inquiries. No substantive legislative decisions or votes were recorded other than the motion to adjourn.

• Adjourned work meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council voted to increase electric rates and approved several land-use permits. They also entered into an agreement with UDOT to administer federal funds for a road safety project.

• Adopted EOC 23-02 to increase electric rates by 2.5 cents immediately, with an option for another one cent increase in July 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved February 28, 2023 Warrant Register (Unanimous)
• Approved February 15, 2023 Council Work and Regular Meeting Minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved Snow College Sports Complex Concessions Stand Contract with Shalon's (Unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for an accessory dwelling unit at approximately 223 E 1000 S (Unanimous)
• Approved Planned Unit Development preliminary plat at approximately 224 North 200 West (Unanimous)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement with UDOT for the Ephraim Road Safety and Economic Development Project (Unanimous)

Planning & Zoning

The Ephraim City Planning Commission will hold a public meeting to discuss and possibly make recommendations to the City Council on two conditional use permits and one planned unit development. One item, a multi-family dwelling permit, was removed at the applicant's request and will not be discussed. The meeting is open to the public and will be recorded.

• Conditional Use Permit for an Accessory Dwelling Unit above a garage at 223 E 1000 S, applicant Angela Sanders
• Planned Unit Development at 224 North 200 West, applicant Antonio Jimenez
• Conditional Use Permit for a Multi-Family Dwelling at 41 W 700 S, applicant Colton Douglas — removed at applicant's request
• Approval of minutes from 2/08/23 meeting

City Council

The Ephraim City Council will hold a public hearing on disposing of 4.94 acres at 535 West Mud Lane, then discuss and possibly approve several items including a skate park design and construction contract, a final plat for a 2-lot subdivision, two conditional use permits, a real property transfer agreement with Eco Life, and a decision on the Carbon Free Power Project. The council will also discuss a possible power rate increase. The agenda includes standard procedural items like minutes approval and public comment.

• Public hearing on disposition of 4.94 acres at 535 West Mud Lane
• Skate Park Design and Construction Contract (Michael Patton)
• Ephraim West Yard Subdivision final plat approval for 2-lot split at 645 W 300 N
• ECR 23-01: Resolution authorizing real property transfer agreement with Eco Life
• ECR 23-02: Carbon Free Power Project Power Sales Contract decision to continue, reduce, or withdraw

The Council approved a contract for a new skate park and voted to remain in the Carbon Free Power Project. They also approved two conditional use permits for residential expansions and a property subdivision. A property exchange with Eco Life was ratified to maintain a future road.

• Approved skate park design and construction contract with Grindline not to exceed $580,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved final plat for 2-lot West Ephraim Yard subdivision at 645 W 300 N (Unanimous)
• Approved ECR 23-01 to transfer real property and ratify agreement with Eco Life (Unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for two apartment units at 98 S 400 E (Unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for a duplex at 234 S 200 W (Unanimous)
• Approved ECR 23-01 to continue the Carbon Free Power Project 8MW subscription (Unanimous)
• Approved February 14, 2023 Warrant Register (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes from January 28 and February 1, 2023 (Unanimous)

City Council

This is a routine work meeting of the Ephraim City Council. The agenda includes department reports and an agenda review, with no specific action items listed. The meeting is primarily procedural.

• Department reports
• Agenda review

The City Council conducted a work meeting to receive updates on power rates, public works, and recreation projects. No substantive votes or policy decisions were made during this session.

Cemetery Board

The Ephraim City Cemetery Board is holding a regular meeting to discuss proposed cemetery by-laws and term limits, receive updates on the Pioneer Cemetery project and name updates, and review the list of veterans buried in Park Cemetery in 2022, including the cutoff for new names on the plaque. The meeting will also include public comments and board member reports.

• Proposed Cemetery by-laws and term limits
• Pioneer Cemetery names update by Rich and Cindy Close
• Pioneer Cemetery Project report from Ben Gordon
• List of Veterans buried in Park Cemetery in 2022 and cutoff for new names on plaque

Planning & Zoning

The Ephraim City Planning Commission will discuss three specific land use applications and potentially make recommendations to the City Council. The agenda includes a final plat approval for a lot split and two requests for Conditional Use Permits for residential additions. No dollar amounts or contract values are listed in the agenda text.

• Final plat approval for 2-lot West Ephraim Yard lot-split at approx. 645 W 300 N (Swamp Footers Road)
• Conditional Use Permit for addition to existing Single-Family dwelling at approx. 98 S 400 E
• Conditional Use Permit for a duplex at approx. 234 S 200 W

City Council

The Council approved an ordinance to reorganize the impact fee code and adopt a consolidated fee schedule. A preliminary plat for a 2-lot subdivision was also approved. The City Manager reported that electric rate increases are being considered due to high power purchase costs.

• Approved January 31, 2023 Warrant Register (unanimous)
• Approved January 18, 2023 Work and Regular Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
• Approved ECO 23-01 to reorganize Impact Fee Ordinance and adopt Consolidated Fee Schedule (unanimous)
• Approved Preliminary Plat for 2-lot West Ephraim Yard lot-split at 645 W 300 N (unanimous)

City Council

The council held a work meeting focused on training videos from the State Auditor’s Office. No legislative or budgetary decisions were made.

• Completed training videos and quizzes on budgeting, the fraud triangle, and hiring independent auditors

Planning & Zoning

The Ephraim City Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly recommend action on a preliminary plat for a 2-lot split at approximately 645 W 300 N (Swamp Footers Road). The commission will also receive OPMA training and discuss potential amendments to Ephraim Municipal Code Title 10. No final decisions are made by the commission; recommendations go to the City Council.

• Preliminary plat for 2-lot West Ephraim Yard lot-split at 645 W 300 N
• Discussion of potential amendments to Ephraim Municipal Code Title 10
• OPMA training with Treasurer Candice Maudsley
• Approval of minutes from January 11, 2023 meeting

Sanpete Regional Airport Board

The Ephraim/Manti Airport Board will hold a regular meeting to approve prior minutes, receive Open Public Meetings Act training, and review the status of snow removal equipment and RAF/Utah Back Country Pilots Association camp facilities. The airport manager will also provide a report. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Approval of November 17, 2022 minutes
• OPMA training
• Review of snow removal equipment status
• Review of RAF/Utah Back Country Pilots Association camp facilities
• Airport manager report

City Council

The Council approved two zoning map amendments to allow for residential development. It also entered into a one-year agreement with Custom Electric for a battery system. The meeting included reports from the Police Department and the City Manager.

• Approved January 17, 2023 Warrant Register (unanimous)
• Approved January 4, 2023 Work and Regular Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
• Approved one-year Battery System Agreement with Custom Electric requiring minimum 95% power factor (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of parcel S608x9 near 505 E 100 N from Residential Agriculture (RA) to Single-family Residential (R1) (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of eastern portion of parcel S-776x near 250 S 300 W from RA to Medium Density Residential (R3), contingent on land transaction completion (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council conducted a work meeting consisting of staff reports. No substantive legislative actions or votes were taken, other than the motion to adjourn.

Planning & Zoning

The Ephraim City Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two proposed zoning map amendments and make recommendations to the City Council. The first would rezone property near 505 E. 100 N. from Residential Agriculture (RA) to Single-family Residential (R1). The second would rezone property near 250 S. 300 W. from RA to Medium Density Residential (R3). The commission will also discuss future multi-family development near 250 S. 300 W.

• Public hearing: Rezone near 505 E. 100 N. from RA to R1 (Lynn Poulson, applicant)
• Public hearing: Rezone near 250 S. 300 W. from RA to R3 (Clayton Holbrook/Muddy Boys, applicant)
• Discussion: Future multi-family development near 250 S. 300 W.

City Council

The City Council conducted a work meeting consisting of staff reports. No substantive legislative decisions or votes were made other than the motion to adjourn.

• Adjourned work meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Council approved the Senior Citizens Center Master Plan and a lot-split for a property on Canyon Road. They also authorized the distribution of RAP Tax funds to the Recreation Department and Granary Arts.

• Approved Senior Citizens Center Master Plan (Unanimous)
• Ratified December 21, 2022 Warrant Register (Unanimous)
• Approved January 3, 2023 Warrant Register (Unanimous)
• Approved December 7, 2022 Work and Regular Meeting Minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved RAP Tax funds: $55,515.27 for Recreation Department and $9,425.27 for Granary Arts (Unanimous)
• Approved lot-split at 805 S 300 E for Andrew Russell (Unanimous)