Charleston public meetings in 2025
31 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Town Council
The Charleston Town Council has rescheduled its January meeting to January 8, 2026, at 7:00 PM at Town Hall. The agenda includes the swearing-in of new officials and reappointments for the Town Clerk and Treasurer.
- Meeting rescheduled to Jan. 8, 2026
- Swearing-in of new Mayor and Council members
- Reappointment of Town Clerk and Treasurer
Town Council
The Town Council will meet to discuss and potentially take action on 2025 general election results and a mayoral recount certification. The agenda also includes discussions on employee cost of living increases and several town resolutions.
- Canvas results for the 2025 General Election and Mayoral Recount Certification
- Cost of Living Increase for Employees
- Resolution 2025-10 regarding Heber Light & Power
- Resolution 2025-11 regarding State Mandated Privacy Policy
- Firework bid for the 2026 Pioneer Day Celebration
Town Council
The Town Council, acting as the Board of Canvassers, met to certify the official general election recount results for the office of Mayor. The certification follows a recount held at the Wasatch County Courthouse.
- Certification of mayoral recount results: Doug Clements (Write-in) 93 votes, Jan Wilson 92 votes, Shawn Taylor 72 votes
- Total votes cast: 259
- Voter turnout: 79.20% of 327 registered voters
Town Council
The Town Council will certify recounted votes for the November 4, 2025, General Election. This follows a formal recount request from mayoral candidate Jan Wilson.
- Certification of recounted votes on November 25, 2025, at 6:00 pm
Town Council
The Charleston Town Council will meet to officially certify the results of the November 4, 2025 General Election. The canvas was held on November 18, 2025, and the certified results include mayoral and town council races.
- Mayoral results: Jan Wilson 92, Shawn Taylor 72, Write-in Doug Clements 93
- Town Council results: Micheal Bauer 180, Marc L. Mair 108, Scott Todd Solum 165
- Total votes cast for mayor: 259; voter turnout: 79.20%
- Total votes cast for town council: 453; undervotes: 65
Town Council
The Charleston Town Council will oversee a formal recount of the November 4, 2025 general election requested by mayoral candidate Jan Wilson. The Town Clerk’s Office has initiated the process and will notify candidates and residents once the recount date is scheduled.
- Recount requested by Jan Wilson for the November 4, 2025 general election
- Recount process coordinated with the Lt. Governor’s Office and Wasatch County Clerks Office
Town Council
The Charleston Town Council will hold a special open meeting to certify the results of the 2025 General Election. The meeting is scheduled for November 18, 2025, at 5:00 PM at the Charleston Town Hall.
- Certification of 2025 General Election results
Town Council
The Charleston Town Council will hold a public hearing during its regular meeting on November 6, 2025. The council will hear comments regarding the amendment of the 2026 Fiscal Year Budget.
- Public hearing regarding the amendment of the 2026 Fiscal Year Budget
Town Council
The Charleston Town Council will meet on November 6, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Hall to discuss and take public input on several items, including a fiscal year 2026 budget amendment, sewer contract termination, and speed limit reductions. The meeting will also include discussions on transportation grants, a concrete pad bid, and holiday event planning.
- Budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2026 with public hearing
- Sewer contract termination agreement discussion
- Application for Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) and Safe Sidewalk to School program
- Bid for a concrete pad for the Cover Shed
- Reducing speed limits and adding stop signs
Town Council
The Town Council will meet to discuss and potentially take action on local infrastructure and administrative contracts. The session includes a separate Pioneer Day Committee meeting to review minutes and plan for 2026.
- Stop signs on 3000 West and 3000 South
- Contract review for financial advisor Lisa Dudley
- Arts Council discussion and possible action
- Pioneer Day 2026 planning
- Approval of September 2025 financials
Town Council
The Charleston Town Council will hold a post-Pioneer Day meeting to discuss a website decision and review the event. The meeting is scheduled for September 18, 2025, at Charleston Park.
- Approval of July 9, 2025, Town Council minutes
- Discussion and possible action on a website decision by Mayor Christensen
- Post Pioneer Day review by Scott Solum and Jim Brown
- Meeting held at Charleston Park
- Adjournment
Town Council
The Charleston Town Council is holding a special open meeting to determine which options will be included on the town's improved website.
- Decision on options for the improved website
Town Council
The Town Council will meet to discuss and potentially take action on several town infrastructure and administrative items. The agenda includes updates on a sewer contract and the possible formation of a water information committee.
- Updates on the sewer contract
- Possible formation of a Water Information Committee
- Discussion and possible action on town maintenance shed modifications
- Discussion and possible action on new office computers
- Discussion and possible action on website updates
Town Council
The Charleston Town Council will hold a special open meeting on August 26, 2025, at 6:30 PM to certify the Primary Election results. The meeting is open to the public and will take place at Charleston Town Hall.
Town Council
The Town Council will meet to discuss and potentially take action on a sewer contract, a new town website, and a maintenance shed. The meeting also includes updates on road widening at 3000 South for the Soldier Hollow School Project.
- Possible action on a sewer contract
- Possible action on road widening at 3000 South for the Soldier Hollow School Project
- Possible action on a maintenance shed
- Possible action on a new website for the town
- Discussion with Utah Department of Transportation representative Eric Rasband
Planning Commission
The Charleston Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and regular meeting to discuss and possibly act on a proposed subdivision of a 6.61-acre property at 3312 South Probst Lane. The agenda also includes approval of the April 17, 2025 meeting minutes and public comment. The meeting is scheduled for July 29, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at Charleston Town Hall.
- Proposed subdivision of 6.61-acre property at 3312 South Probst Lane (parcel 20-0289), owned by Spencer Quin and Alex Fisher
- Public hearing and possible action on the subdivision
- Approval of meeting minutes for April 17, 2025
- Public comment period for items not on the agenda
Planning Commission
The Charleston Town Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on July 29, 2025, at 7:00 pm at Charleston Town Hall to hear comments on a proposed subdivision application for property at 3312 South 2900 West, owned by Spencer Quinn. The agenda is limited to this single public hearing item.
- Public hearing for Quinn Subdivision application
- Property located at 3312 South 2900 West, Charleston, Utah
- Property owned by Spencer Quinn
- Hearing at Charleston Town Hall, 3454 West 3400 South, July 29, 2025 at 7:00 pm
Planning Commission
This notice announces that the Charleston Planning Commission meeting originally scheduled for July 24, 2025, has been moved to Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at 7:00 pm. The meeting will be held at Charleston Town Hall, 3454 West 3400 South, Charleston, Utah. No agenda items are listed; this is a procedural change only.
- Meeting date changed from July 24 to July 29, 2025
- New meeting time: 7:00 pm
- Location: Charleston Town Hall, 3454 West 3400 South, Charleston, UT 84032
- ADA accommodations contact: Ramie Winterton, 435-654-7177
Town Council
The Town Council will meet to review updates regarding Pioneer Day. The body may take action following a discussion led by Scott Solum and Jim Brown.
- Pioneer Day updates and possible action
Town Council
The Town Council will discuss cost estimates for a new shop building and road widening at 3000 South. The body may take action on the 2025 tax rate, a fireworks ban, and a sewer agreement with Heber City.
- Resolution 2025-08: Adoption of the 2025 Tax Rate
- Cost estimate for road widening at 3000 South for the Soldier Hollow School Project
- Ordinance 2025-01: Binggeli Rock Annexation re-adoption
- Resolution 2025-09: Statewide Firework Ban
- Sewer Agreement with Heber City
Town Council
Town Recorder Karen Mair has certified the official list of candidates for the November 4, 2025, general election. The notice identifies individuals qualified to run for Mayor and Town Council.
- Mayor candidates: Brenda Christensen, Jan Wilson, and Shawn Taylor
- Town Council candidates: Michael Bauer, Marc L Mair, John 'Bob' Kowallis, Scott Todd Solum, Brenda Angela Gemmell, and Lynn S Fautin
- Municipal primary election scheduled for August 12, 2025
- General election scheduled for November 4, 2025
Town Council
The Town Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the 2025-26 Fiscal Year Tentative Budget and the 2026 Fiscal Year Budget.
- Public hearing regarding the 2025-26 Fiscal Year Tentative Budget
- Public hearing regarding the 2026 Fiscal Year Budget
Town Council
The Charleston Town Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments on a proposed annexation. The proposal concerns a 40-acre parcel of land.
- Proposed annexation of a 40-acre parcel located at approximately 2400 South, Hwy 189, owned by Janice Bunnel TR
Town Council
The Town Council will hold public hearings to discuss and potentially adopt the amended 2024-25 fiscal year budget and the final 2025-26 fiscal year budget. The body will also consider several service bids and a sewer agreement with Heber City.
- Adoption of Resolution 2025-07 to amend the Fiscal Year 2024 budget
- Adoption of Resolution 2025-08 to adopt the Fiscal Year 2026 budget
- Landscaping bid from Apex for the Charleston Cemetery
- Sewer agreement with Heber City
- Bid for a sound system
Town Council
The Town Council has cancelled a scheduled public hearing. The item was removed from the agenda at the request of the applicant.
- Cancellation of public hearing for annexation application at approximately 2400 South HWY 189
Town Council
The Town Council will meet to review updates regarding Pioneer Day. The body may take action following a discussion led by Scott Solum and Jim Brown.
- Pioneer Day updates and possible action
Town Council
The Charleston Town Council will hold a regular meeting on May 16, 2025, at Town Hall. The only substantive agenda item is a discussion and possible action on Pioneer Day decisions, presented by Scott Solum and Jim Brown. The meeting otherwise consists of call to order and adjournment.
- Discussion and possible action on Pioneer Day decisions by Scott Solum and Jim Brown
Planning Commission
The Charleston Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and regular meeting to discuss and possibly take action on a proposed subdivision of an 8.51-acre property at 2790 South 3600 West, owned by Jim and Laurie Gagen. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes, administration of oaths of office for two members, and public comment. The meeting is scheduled for April 17, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at Charleston Town Hall, with virtual participation available via Zoom.
- Proposed subdivision of 8.51-acre property at 2790 South 3600 West (parcel 00-0006-7830) - discussion, public hearing, possible action
- Oath of office for Vaughn Rasband and Jeff Winterton
- Approval of meeting minutes for February 27, 2025
- Public comment period for non-agenda items
Planning Commission
The Charleston Town Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on April 17, 2025, at 7:00 PM to hear comments on a proposed subdivision application for property located at 2790 South 3600 West, Charleston, Utah. The property is owned by James and Lori Gagen. Residents with questions or concerns are encouraged to attend.
- Public hearing on proposed subdivision application
- Property location: 2790 South 3600 West, Charleston, Utah
- Property owned by James and Lori Gagen
- Meeting at Charleston Town Hall, 3454 West 3400 South
Planning Commission
The Charleston Town Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the revision, general clean-up, and readoption of the Title 2 Land Use Ordinance. The hearing is scheduled for February 27, 2025, at 7:00 pm at Charleston Town Hall, 3454 West 3400 South. Residents with questions or concerns are encouraged to attend.
- Public hearing on revision, clean-up, and readoption of Title 2 Land Use Ordinance
- Meeting at Charleston Town Hall, 3454 West 3400 South
- ADA accommodations available by contacting Ramie Winterton at 435-654-7177
Planning Commission
The Charleston Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and discuss potential revisions to the Land-Use Ordinance (Title 2), including screening of shipping containers used for storage, discontinuing caretaker dwellings, and general clean-up provisions. The commission will also receive Open Meetings Act training and consider approval of the October 22, 2024 meeting minutes.
- Public hearing on potential revisions to Title 2, the Land-Use Ordinance, regarding shipping container screening, caretaker dwellings, and general clean-up
- Discussion and possible action on the land-use ordinance revisions
- Open Meetings Act training for commission members
- Approval of meeting minutes from October 22, 2024