Genola public meetings in 2025

Town Council

The Genola Town Council will meet to approve expenditures totaling $24,075.17 and discuss potential action on a municipal telecom tax, cemetery policy amendments, and a resolution to accept $1,500 for a town celebration.

• Approval of expenditures totaling $24,075.17
• Discussion on municipal telecom tax adoption
• Amendment to Cemetery Policies and Procedures
• Resolution to accept $1,500 from America250
• Public forum for resident concerns

Planning Commission

The Genola Planning Commission will hold a public meeting to discuss and possibly act on a proposed accessory building site plan for Kelly Staheli at 719 E Center Street, as well as potential amendments to the subdivision ordinance regarding PUEs and easements. The commission will also discuss updating the General Plan and setting the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Proposed site plan for accessory building at 719 E Center Street (Kelly Staheli, Carters Corner Subdivision Plat A Lot 4 Parcel #65.012.0004)
• Proposed amendment to subdivision ordinance regarding PUEs and required easements
• Discussion on updating the General Plan (2020-2025 Genola Plan)
• Setting 2026 meeting schedule (January 1 moved to January 8)

Town Council

The Town Council will meet to certify the 2025 Municipal Election and review $148,401.72 in expenditures. The body will also discuss updates on a Rocky Mt. Power route and consider several ordinance amendments regarding zoning and floodplains.

• Certification of the 2025 Municipal Election
• Approval of $148,401.72 in total expenditures, including $51,454.31 to Staker Parson Co. and $49,863.66 to Fred Mecham Trust
• Proposed Ordinance 2025-09 regarding R-1 Zoning and building in public utility easements
• Proposed Ordinance 2025-10 for floodplain regulations
• Discussion on Strawberry Valley Project water requirements for development

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for November 2025 has been cancelled by the Chairman due to a lack of pressing business. The next meeting is scheduled for December 4, 2025.

Town Council

The Genola Town Council will hold a public meeting at 455 N Main St to discuss and possibly act on several items, including a public forum on dust control concerns and their effects on agriculture and public health. The council will also approve minutes from previous meetings, approve expenditures totaling $40,826.41, and discuss an amended contract with American Towers and a new public works building floor plan.

• Public forum on dust control impacts with 5 residents (Jaida Renzello, Dale Steele, Sheryl Fowers, Brendan Jackson) each given 10 minutes
• Approval of expenditures totaling $40,826.41, including $18,548.79 to Santaquin City and $5,425.00 to Peace of Mind Law
• Discussion and possible action on amended contract with American Towers
• Discussion and possible action on new public works building floor plan
• Approval of minutes for August 20th and September 17th, 2025 meetings

Town Council

The Genola Town Council meeting agenda provides notice of Utah County’s designated ballot drop box locations for the upcoming General Election on November 4, 2025. The notice is published in compliance with Utah Code and fulfills legal requirements for public posting at least 28 days before the election.

Town Council

The Town Council has provided a notice regarding early voting for the November 4, 2025 General Election. This document outlines the dates, times, and location for voters to cast ballots before the election date.

• Early voting location: Utah County Elections Office, 100 E Center Street Room 3100, Provo, UT 84606
• Early voting dates: Weekdays from Monday, October 27 to Monday, November 3, 2025
• Early voting hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM each weekday
• General Election date: Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss potential amendments to the R-1 Zoning Ordinance and the Developmental Standards Ordinance. The body will also review a site plan for an accessory building and discuss agricultural building permit exemptions.

• Proposed site plan for an accessory building at 560 N Main St (B&K Estates subdivision)
• Proposed amendment to the Developmental Standards Ordinance (Title 20 Chapter 05)
• Proposed amendment to the R-1 Zoning Ordinance regarding public utility easements
• Discussion on agricultural exemptions from building permits
• Swearing in of new planning commissioner Kent Argyle

Town Council

The Genola Town Council will hold a public meeting at 455 N Main on September 17, 2025, where it may take action on agenda items including approval of $40,101.73 in expenditures across multiple vendors. The meeting will also include a public forum for resident comments and reports from police, fire, and planning commissions.

• Approval of $40,101.73 in expenditures: Peace of Mind Law ($4,150.00), Bankcard Center ($3,681.42), Firefighter Supply Co ($6,722.56), Mountainland Supply Co ($1,405.57), Rocky Mountain Power ($5,054.29), Santaquin City ($18,548.57), Utah State Treasurer ($1,953.89)
• Public forum for residents to address council (3-minute limit, max 5 participants)
• Reports from Police Chief, Fire Chief, and Planning Commission
• Possible closed session under Utah Code 52-4-205

Planning Commission

The Genola Planning Commission will hold a public meeting on September 4, 2025, at 7:00 PM to discuss and potentially act on several zoning and development items. Key decisions may include a proposed rezone for agricultural land to residential at 963 N Main Street and updates to the Developmental Standards Ordinance.

• Public hearing on rezone from A-1 Agricultural to R-1 Residential for M. Lyman Family Properties at 963 N Main Street
• Discussion on proposed site plan for accessory building at 1043 Anna Ekins Memorial Lane
• Possible action on M & D Subdivision preliminary plat if approved by Development Review Committee
• Public hearing on proposed amendment to Developmental Standards Ordinance requiring septic systems on individual parcels
• Discussion on proposed amendment to R-1 Zoning Ordinance

Planning Commission

The Genola Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider proposed changes to the Development Standards Ordinance, specifically requiring septic systems to be located on the same lot as the serviced building. If approved, the item will proceed to the Genola Town Council meeting on September 17, 2025.

• Proposed ordinance change requiring septic systems to be on the same lot as the serviced building
• Public hearing scheduled for September 4, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in Genola Public Safety Building (455 N Main St)
• If approved, item will go to Town Council meeting on September 17, 2025

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a proposed zone change for a property owned by M. Lyman Family Properties. The proposal seeks to change the zoning from A-1 Agricultural Zone to R-1 Residential Zone.

• Proposed zone change from A-1 Agricultural to R-1 Residential for Parcel #29.017.0002 at approximately 963 N Main Street

Planning Commission

The Development Review Committee will meet to discuss and potentially take action on a proposed subdivision. The item concerns a preliminary plat for a specific parcel in the town.

• Proposed M&D preliminary plat subdivision at approximately 200 South and 800 East (Parcel #29.035.0171) owned by Michael and Connie Vail

Town Council

The Town Council will consider several local infrastructure and safety issues, including speed limits on Main Street and parking at the park. The body will also review expenditures totaling $52,736.97 and discuss a design agreement for a new public works building.

• Approval of $52,736.97 in expenditures, including $18,483.72 to Santaquin City
• Resolution 2025-15 to appoint the Mayor and City Clerk as Privacy Officers
• Proposed agreement with WPA for public works building design activities
• Discussion on adjusting the speed limit on the northern end of Main Street
• Discussion regarding dust from the Maverick gravel pit on the southeast side of Genola

Town Council

The Genola Town Council posted notice of its intent to prepare a written analysis for three new impact fees: one for roads, one for water, and one for parks and recreation. The fees would be charged to new development to help pay for capital facilities needed to serve that growth. Residents may provide information to be considered in the analysis.

• Notice of intent to prepare impact fee analysis for roads, water, and parks/recreation
• Impact fees would apply to new development within Genola town limits
• Residents may submit information for the analysis to City Clerk Lucinda Thomas

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss and potentially take action on three separate site plan proposals. The body will also consider whether a water report is necessary for the Vail Subdivision and discuss filling a commission vacancy.

• Proposed site plan for Cody Christensen at 554 S 460 W
• Proposed site plan for a new home for Brian and Shalene Stutz at 90 N Sunset Lane
• Proposed site plan for an accessory building for Ben Carson at 923 N 350 E
• Discussion on water report requirements for the Vail Subdivision
• Recommendations for names to fill a Planning Commission vacancy

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss awarding a contract for a new public works building and amending the Subdivision Ordinance regarding cul-de-sac requirements. The body will also consider a judicial administration agreement with Santaquin City and a $5,000 recreation grant from Utah County.

• Awarding of RFP for new public works building
• Proposed amendment to Subdivision Ordinance Chapter 8 regarding cul-de-sac requirements and removal of Development Review Committee
• Resolution 2025-13: Interlocal agreement with Santaquin City for judicial administration
• Resolution 2025-14: $5,000 Recreation Grant Agreement with Utah County
• Approval of total expenditures amounting to $71,667.71

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss and potentially take action on a final map for the Bagley Subdivision. The body will also review proposed amendments to building permit, zoning, and subdivision ordinances.

• Proposed Final Mylar for the Bagley Subdivision at 1220 N Hillside Drive (Parcel #29.018.0017)
• Proposed amendment to the Building Permit Ordinance
• Proposed amendment to the R-1 Zoning Ordinance
• Proposed amendment to the subdivision ordinance

Town Council

The Town Council will meet to appoint a replacement for a vacant town council member position. This appointment follows a call for letters of interest from eligible residents.

• Appointment of a replacement town council member

Town Council

The Town Council will consider the amended budget for FY 2025 and the approved budget for FY 2026. The body will also vote on appointing a replacement for a vacancy on the Town Council.

• Approval of $310,964.47 in expenditures, including $248,385.00 to Rosenbauer
• Approval of $16,600.00 in work orders for a mobile radio, turnouts, and a storage container
• Discussion on Resolution 2025-12 to accept a certified Tax Rate of 0.000949
• Discussion on an RFP for architectural services for a new public works building
• Possible purchase of a 2010 Freightliner M2106 Type 4 Fire Engine at no cost

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several residential site plans and water service requests. The body will also discuss proposed amendments to the subdivision, building permit, and R-1 zoning ordinances.

• Proposed home site plan for Joseph Barlow at 1467 North Hillside Drive
• Water service request for Jake Thompson at 2145 N York Lane
• Accessory building site plans for 1757 N Main Street and 614 E 600 N
• Proposed subdivision ordinance amendments regarding DRC, cul-de-sac frontage, and soils reports
• Proposed amendments to the Building Permit Ordinance and R-1 Zoning regarding public utility easements

Town Council

The Town of Genola is providing information regarding the Municipal General Election scheduled for November 4, 2025. The candidate declaration period for eligible residents to file for office runs from June 2 through June 6, 2025.

• Election for Mayor (4-year term)
• Election for 2 City Council Seats (4-year term)
• Election for 1 City Council Seat (2-year term)
• Candidate filing period: June 2 to June 6, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• In-person filing location: Town Office at 74 West 800 South, Genola, Utah

Town Council

The Town of Genola has released the Master Ballot Position List of candidates for upcoming elections. The notice identifies individuals running for the Mayor's seat and City Council positions.

• Mayor (4 yr): Neil Brown and Chris D. Greenwood
• City Council Member (4yr): Chad Coburn, Corinne Aagard, Grant Lundberg, and Eric Hazelet
• City Council Member (2yr): Brenan Jackson and Troy Robert Gustafson

Town Council

The Genola Town Council will hold a public hearing during its regular meeting on May 21, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the Public Safety Building to consider a proposed 3% cost-of-living adjustment for non-elected municipal employees. The hearing follows state law S.B. 91 and is part of the council’s regularly scheduled meeting.

• Public hearing on 3% COLA increase for non-elected municipal employees
• Meeting at 455 N Main St, Genola, UT 84655
• Proposed changes available at town office (74 W 800 S) or by request via email/call
• Notice posted May 5, 2025, with public comment period open

Town Council

The Town Council will hold public hearings regarding a proposed FY 2026 budget, an amendment to the FY 2025 budget, and a 3% cost-of-living adjustment for employees. The body will also consider a zoning change and an ordinance to appoint a fire marshal.

• Approval of expenditures totaling $47,374.40
• Proposed 3% COLA increase for municipal employees
• Ordinance 2025-05 to appoint a fire marshal for the fire department
• Ordinance 2025-06 to rezone 366 S 800 E from A-1 Agricultural to R-1 Residential
• Resolution 2025-09 interlocal agreement to support the unsheltered in Utah County

Town Council

The Town Council will hold public hearings to consider the amended budget for fiscal year 2025 and the tentative budget for fiscal year 2026. The council will also hold a hearing regarding an amendment to the fire department ordinance.

• Amended budget for fiscal year 2025
• Tentative budget for fiscal year 2026
• Fire department ordinance amendment to add the appointment of a fire marshal

Planning Commission

The Genola Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to gather input on amendments that would eliminate paper plan submissions and require electronic plans, along with new requirements for ResCheck, Manual J, gas schematics, and soils reports for all new homes. If approved by the Planning Commission, the changes will be considered by the Genola Town Council on May 21, 2025.

• Proposal to no longer require paper plans; instead require electronic submission
• New requirement for a ResCheck (energy code compliance) for all new homes
• New requirement for Manual J (load calculation) for all new homes
• New requirement for gas schematics and soils reports for all new homes
• Item will go to Genola Town Council on May 21, 2025 if approved by Planning Commission

Planning Commission

The Genola Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a zone change petition for property owned by LKBD Investments (parcel #29.035.0171, approximately 366 S 800 E) from A-1 Agricultural Zone to R-1 Residential Zone. If recommended, the item will be heard by the Genola Town Council on May 21, 2025.

• Public hearing on zone change from A-1 Agricultural to R-1 Residential for LKBD Investments property at 366 S 800 E

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a property rezone and amendments to building permit and subdivision ordinances. The body will also review site plans for new construction and a water service request.

• Proposed rezone of 366 S 800 E from A-1 Agricultural to R-1 Residential for LKBD Investments
• Proposed Building Permit Requirements Ordinance amendment to move to electronic plans and require ResCheck, Manual J, gas schematics, and soils reports
• Proposed subdivision ordinance amendments regarding DRC removal, culdesac frontage, and soils reports
• Site plan for a new home at 2232 North York Lane (Wesley Zufelt) and a home addition at 169 W 800 S (Kevin and Lori Carter)
• Water service request for 25 South Main (Brent Garner)

Town Council

The Town Council will open and award bids for the rental of surplus irrigation water for the 2025 season. This process determines who will rent the town's available water shares.

• Bids for 487 inches of Strawberry water
• Bids for 70 inches of Summit Creek water

Town Council

The Town Council will consider several administrative appointments and resolutions regarding the 2025 municipal election. The body will also discuss building permit requirements for accessory buildings and the potential addition to the public works building.

• Approval of expenditures totaling $89,731.59
• Awarding a bid for leasing surplus secondary irrigation water
• Appointment of Ace Cottle as Fire Marshall
• Interlocal agreement for Utah County to administer the 2025 Municipal Election
• Resolution 2025-06 regarding participation in the rank choice voting program

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss and possibly act on seven proposed site plans for new homes, a home addition, and an accessory building. They will also discuss proposed changes to building permit requirements (soils reports, electronic copies, res checks, Manual J gas schematics) and consider amendments to the Subdivision Ordinance (removing the DRC, adding cul-de-sac frontage requirements) and R-1 Zoning (building in public utility easement). The meeting includes public forum and approval of previous minutes.

• Site plan for new home at 625 N 800 E (CJ and Lisa Park, 4B Subdivision Lot 2)
• Site plan for home addition at 169 W 800 South (Kevin and Lori Carter, F. Mecham Subdivision)
• Proposed Subdivision Ordinance amendment: removal of DRC and cul-de-sac frontage requirements
• Proposed R-1 Zoning amendment: building in public utility easement
• Discussion on changes to building permit requirements (soils reports, electronic copies, res checks, Manual J gas schematics)

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss accepting a grant for a fire truck and adopting a town privacy policy. The body will also consider a building bid request for public works and an irrigation water exemption for a specific parcel.

• Resolution 2025-04: accepting a $50,000.00 grant for a new fire truck
• Approval of expenditures totaling $108,001.92
• Ordinance #2025-05: New Ordinance Development Review Committee
• Irrigation water requirement exemption for parcel # 29.018.0102 (Eric Hazelet)
• Requesting bids for a new public works department building

Planning Commission

The Genola Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on March 6, 2025, to consider changes and updates to the Development Standards, including an exemption from building in utility easements. If approved, the Genola Town Council will hear the item at a March 19, 2025 meeting (note: the agenda text references 2024 dates, which may be a typo). The meeting takes place at the Genola Public Safety Building.

• Public hearing to consider changes and updates to Development Standards, including exemption from building in utility easements

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss several residential site plans and a 3-lot subdivision. The body will also hold public hearings regarding amendments to the subdivision and R-1 zoning ordinances, as well as a new ordinance for the Development Review Committee.

• Proposed amendment to subdivision Ordinance regarding Development Review Committee and cul-de-sac frontage
• Proposed amendment to R-1 Zoning Ordinance regarding building in public utility easements
• Proposed new ordinance for the Development Review Committee
• Final Mylar for Fowers Family Subdivision (3 lots) at approximately 400 S Main
• Site plans for new homes at 268 N Main Street, 2124 N York Lane, 5430 S 460 W, 268 E Center Street, and 596 S 460 W

Town Council

The Genola Town Council will discuss and possibly act on two ordinance amendments: Ordinance 2025-02 revising the Conditional Use Ordinance and Ordinance 2025-03 proposing a zone change for Eric Hazelet. Other items include hiring a building inspector, reinstating a code enforcement official, appointing a fire marshal, and a mental health provider for first responders. The council will also consider park improvements, renewing the Rope Club contract, and a ranked-choice voting resolution. Expenditures totaling $36,733.27 are up for approval.

• Approval of expenditures totaling $36,733.27
• Discussion and possible action on Ordinance 2025-02 (conditional use amendment)
• Discussion and possible action on Ordinance 2025-03 (zone change for Eric Hazelet)
• Discussion and possible action on hiring a new building inspector
• Discussion and possible action on Resolution 2025-03 (ranked choice voting for 2025 election)

Planning Commission

The Genola Planning Commission will hold a public meeting on February 6, 2025, to discuss and possibly act on several land-use items. The agenda includes two proposed accessory building site plans, amendments to the subdivision ordinance regarding cul-de-sac frontage and the DRC (Development Review Committee), and an amendment to the R-1 zone concerning buildings in public utility easements. The meeting also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and a public forum for non-agenda items.

• Site plan for an accessory building at Ercanbrack Fruit Ranch, 2336 N Lake Rd, Parcel #29.016.0016
• Site plan for an accessory building for Mark Butler, 289 W 800 South, Lot 2 of F. Mecham Subdivision Plat C, Parcel #39.162.0002
• Discussion of subdivision ordinance changes regarding cul-de-sac frontage and DRC removal
• Organization of a proposed DRC (Development Review Committee) ordinance
• Amendment to the R-1 zoning district to address building in public utility easements

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will hold a meeting on February 5, 2025, to discuss a vicinity review and pre-application meeting with Avenue Consultants for a proposed Genola Residential Subdivision. The meeting includes approval of minutes from September 4, 2025, and a motion to adjourn.

• Discussion on vicinity review and pre-application for Genola Residential Subdivision at approximately 2424 N 800 W, parcels 29.005.0055 and 29.005.0056
• Approval of minutes from September 4, 2025

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss amendments to developmental and conditional use ordinances, as well as a land use table update regarding high-pressure gas and electrical lines. The body is also considering a 2-lot subdivision and updates to the town fee schedule.

• Approval of expenditures totaling $52,319.81
• Proposed 2-lot subdivision for Stuart Bagley at 1220 N Hillside Drive
• Resolution 2025-02 to add a voluntary lock-off fee for water service and a conditional use permit fee
• Proposed amendment to the Land Use Table to restrict high-pressure gas and high-powered electrical lines in certain zones
• Discussion on hiring a new building inspector

Planning Commission

The Genola Planning Commission will hold a public meeting to discuss and possibly take action on a final mylar for the Rustic Roots subdivision, owned by Gary and Lynell Fusselman at 206 N Main Street. The agenda also includes discussions on amendments to the Subdivision Ordinance, a new Development Review Committee ordinance, the Developmental Standards Ordinance (including a water exemption), R-1 Zoning Amendment, Conditional Use Ordinance, and the Land Use Table. The commission will also set the 2025 meeting schedule.

• Final mylar approval for Rustic Roots subdivision (parcel #29.030.0071) at 206 N Main Street
• Proposed amendment to Subdivision Ordinance: culdesac frontage requirements and removal of DRC Committee
• Discussion on new ordinance organizing the Development Review Committee
• Developmental Standards Ordinance: possible exemption to water requirements
• R-1 Zoning Amendment: possibility of allowing building in public utility easement