Ephraim public meetings in 2023
23 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Library Board
The Ephraim Public Library Board is meeting to approve prior minutes, hear public input, and discuss changes to library hours for mid-December and January 2-6, 2024, including staff updates, evening coverage, and a request for daytime volunteer shift coverage. The board may also vote to enter closed session under Utah Code 52-4-5.
- Review/vote to approve minutes from last meeting
- Mid-December and Jan 2-6, 2024 public library hours change
- Staff update on evening coverage
- Request for daytime volunteer shift coverage
Airport Board
The Manti/Ephraim Airport Board will discuss options for land expansion and the potential hiring of a part-time employee. The board will also discuss the formation of an Airport Board Authority and adding an expansion plan to the Airport Master plan.
- Discussion of land expansion and part-time employee hiring options
- Discussion regarding the formation of an Airport Board Authority
- Discussion of airport expansion plan for the Airport Master plan
- Approval of November 9, 2023, minutes
RAP Tax Committee
The Ephraim City Recreation, Arts, and Parks (RAP) Tax Committee is holding its biannual meeting to review and approve prior meeting minutes, discuss grant reports for projects approved in December 2023, review new applications, and approve a recommendation for disbursing RAP tax funds to the Ephraim City Council. The meeting is scheduled for December 13, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. at Ephraim City Hall.
- Review and approval of RAP minutes from June 14, 2023
- Grant reports for projects approved during December 2023 RAP Tax Meeting: Granary Arts, Ephraim City, Ability 1st, Ephraim Public Library
- Discussion of applications received for December 2023 review: Granary Arts (Art Education), Ephraim City, Ephraim Public Library
- Discussion and approval of recommendation for disbursement of RAP tax funds to Ephraim City Council
Cemetery Board
The Ephraim Cemetery Board is holding a regular meeting to approve prior minutes, discuss old business including board bylaws and Memorial Day program updates, and hear public comment. The agenda is routine and contains no major decisions or financial items.
- Approval of minutes from September 13, 2023
- Discussion of board by-laws
- Memorial Day Program updates
- Public comment period
Recreation Board
The Recreation Board will meet to discuss current and new programs, including basketball. The meeting will also include a director's report on community events and updates on the skatepark project.
- Waive of Community Center rental fee for Katy Crawley
- Discussion of basketball programs
- Update on skatepark projects
Library Board
The Ephraim Library Board is meeting to discuss routine business, including approving minutes, a code of conduct policy, the library director's reports on the FY 2023 annual report, FY 2024 quarterly finances, and October statistics, as well as the annual board calendar. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.
- Review and vote to approve minutes from the last meeting
- Discussion of Code of Conduct Policy procedure
- Library Director's report: Annual Report FY 2023, Quarterly Financial Report FY 2024, October statistics
- Annual Board Calendar discussion
Airport Board
The Ephraim/Manti Airport Board will hold a regular meeting to approve the October 19, 2023 minutes and discuss a land expansion contract. The board will also review general matters and hear the airport manager's report.
- Approval of October 19, 2023 meeting minutes
- Land expansion contract discussion
Recreation Board
The Ephraim City Recreation Board is holding a regular meeting to discuss current and new recreation programs, community events, and project updates. The board will also consider waiving the Community Center rental fee for Katy Crawley and receive a director's report from Michael Patton.
- Waiver of Community Center rental fee for Katy Crawley
- Discussion of programs: Fall Volleyball, Fall Flag Football, Tumbling, Basketball, Esports
- Discussion of Christmas Light Parade community event
- Update on skatepark project
- Approval of previous meeting minutes
Airport Board
The Ephraim/Manti Airport Board will hold a regular meeting to approve prior minutes, discuss a land expansion proposal, and review bid opening results for a tractor grant. The meeting is scheduled for October 19, 2023, 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
Cemetery Board
The Ephraim City Cemetery Board is holding a field trip at Pioneer Cemetery on October 11, 2023, at 10:00 AM. The board will discuss the five-year plan for improvements and maintenance to the cemetery. This is a working meeting, not a regular business session.
- Field trip to Pioneer Cemetery
- Discussion of five-year plan for cemetery improvements and maintenance
Recreation Board
The Ephraim City Recreation Board is holding its regular meeting to discuss current and new recreation programs, community events, and project updates. The board will hear a director's report from Michael Patton covering fall sports, hiring an event coordinator, and the Community Center Phase 2 and skatepark projects.
- Discussion of fall programs: volleyball, flag football, pickleball, tumbling, basketball, esports
- Hiring new Event Coordinator
- UTV Ride and Nightmare on Main community events
- Update on Community Center Phase 2
- Update on Skatepark
Utilities Board
The Ephraim City Utilities Board will hold a regular meeting on September 14, 2023, at 6:00 PM at the Ephraim City Building. The board will discuss a net metering class for Braithwaite, a request for a water connection outside city limits by Young, and review a draft sewer ordinance. Public comment and board/staff reports are also on the agenda.
- Net metering class discussion for Braithwaite
- Water connection request outside city limits for Young
- Review of sewer ordinance draft
- Approval of August 10, 2022 minutes
Recreation Board
The Ephraim City Cemetery Board is holding a regular meeting to approve prior minutes, discuss board bylaws, and hear from Fire Chief Jeff Hermansen. The meeting is scheduled for September 13, 2023, at 10:00 AM at the Ephraim City Building, 5 South Main.
- Approval of minutes from August 9, 2023
- Discussion of board by-laws
- Fire Chief Jeff Hermansen to address the board
Airport Board
The Ephraim/Manti Airport Board will hold a regular meeting to approve prior minutes and discuss several ongoing projects, including equipment purchase, property acquisition, utility infrastructure (water rights, septic, Wi-Fi), and fly-in planning. The meeting is scheduled for August 17, 2023, at the Manti/Ephraim Airport Pilot's Lounge.
- Approval of July 20, 2023 minutes
- Discussion of Airport Board by-laws (terms, members)
- Status of equipment purchase (source, timing)
- Property purchase status and assignments
- Utility infrastructure: water rights, septic service, Wi-Fi service
Utilities Board
The Ephraim City Utilities Board is holding a regular meeting on August 10, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The main business item is a review of a sewer ordinance draft. The board will also approve minutes from the March 9, 2023 meeting, take public comment, and hear board and staff reports.
- Review sewer ordinance draft
- Approve March 9, 2023 meeting minutes
- Public comment period
- Board member reports
- Staff member reports
Recreation Board
The Ephraim City Recreation Board is holding its regular meeting to approve an update to its Policies and Procedures Manual regarding current employees. The board will also hear the director's report on current and new programs, community events, and project updates, including the skatepark and community center.
- Review and approve update to Policies and Procedures Manual involving current employees
- Discussion of fall programs: soccer, CUSL, volleyball, flag football, pickleball, cross country
- Discussion of community events: Tour de Chocolate, Movie in the Park
- Update on projects: Skatepark, Community Center, Pioneer Park sidewalk, Disc Golf Course
Recreation Board
The Ephraim City Recreation Board will hold its regular meeting on July 12, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. at Ephraim City Hall. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes, public comment, and a director's report by Michael Patton covering current and new programs, community events, and project updates. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Discussion of baseball, softball, tee ball, CUSL, adaptive tee ball, summer camps, fall soccer, and Sanpete Shootout
- Discussion of community events: Stroller Strut 5K and Tour de Chocolate
- Update on projects: Skatepark, Senior Center, and sidewalk at Pioneer Park
- Miscellaneous: Grant awards and SSSD Agreement
Airport Board
The Manti/Ephraim Airport Board is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes from January and March 2023, discuss fly-in planning and a pilot rest facility, and review VirTower System training. The airport manager will also give a report. The meeting is scheduled for June 15, 2023, at 4:00 PM at the Airport Pilots Lounge, 500 W Airport Road, Ephraim, UT.
- Approval of January 19, 2023, and March 16, 2023, meeting minutes
- Fly-in planning discussion
- Pilot rest facility discussion
- VirTower System training review
- Airport manager report
RAP Tax Committee
The Ephraim City Recreation, Arts, and Parks (RAP) Tax Committee will hold its biannual meeting to review grant reports from projects approved in June 2022 and discuss new applications for the June 2023 cycle. The committee will also consider approving a recommendation for disbursing RAP tax funds to the Ephraim City Council.
- Review and approval of Ephraim City RAP Tax Committee Bylaws
- Grant reports from Granary Arts, Ephraim City Cemetery Board, Ephraim Middle School, Ephraim City, Ability 1st, and My Discovery Destination
- New applications from Granary Arts (Art Education and Sign), Ability 1st, Ephraim City, and Ephraim Public Library
- Discussion and approval of recommendation for RAP tax fund disbursement to Ephraim City Council
Recreation Board
The Ephraim City Recreation Board is holding its regular meeting to discuss and approve its bylaws, review current and new recreation programs, and get updates on community events and projects. The board will also hear a director's report from Michael Patton covering topics like youth sports, summer camps, the Scandinavian Festival, and the skatepark.
- Discuss and approve Ephraim City Recreation Board Bylaws
- Director's report on baseball, softball, tee ball, CUSL, adaptive tee ball, and summer camps
- Review of community events: Scandinavian Festival, Movies in the Park, UTV Rides
- Update on skatepark and senior center projects
- Discussion of grant awards
Airport Board
The Ephraim/Manti Airport Board will hold a regular meeting on March 16, 2023, at the Manti/Ephraim Airport Pilots Lounge. The board will consider approving the January 19, 2023 minutes and discuss the Emergency Response Plan, a pilot rest facility, and VirTower System training. They will also review the UAOA Conference and hear the airport manager's report.
- Approval of January 19, 2023 meeting minutes
- Emergency Response Plan and Resource Discussion
- Pilot Rest Facility discussion
- VirTower System Training discussion
- Review of UAOA Conference (Tom Herbert)
Utilities Board
The Ephraim City Utilities Board is holding a regular meeting to discuss several business items, including a possible electric rate increase, a draft ordinance on outside city sewer connections, an amended budget for UAMPS, and a rate study quote. The board will also receive OPMA training and hear public comment.
- Review draft ordinance on outside city sewer connections
- Review amended BFP for UAMPS
- Rate study quote discussion
- Electric rate increase discussion
- OPMA training
Airport Board
The Ephraim/Manti Airport Board will hold a regular meeting on January 19, 2023, at Ephraim City Hall. The agenda includes approving the November 17, 2022 minutes, receiving Open and Public Meetings Act (OPMA) training, reviewing the status of snow removal equipment, and discussing RAF/Utah Back Country Pilots Association camp facilities. The meeting is open to the public and accessible via Zoom.
- Approval of November 17, 2022 meeting minutes
- OPMA training for board members
- Review of snow removal equipment status
- Discussion of RAF/Utah Back Country Pilots Association camp facilities