Panguitch public meetings in 2024
8 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Panguitch City Council
The Panguitch Planning and Zoning Committee held a public hearing on November 26, 2024, to consider a subdivision ordinance. No public comments were made. The committee voted unanimously to approve Ordinance 2024-4 with amendments to sections on advise and consent, public health references, land use authority, and wording corrections.
- Adopted agenda for the November 26, 2024 public hearing.
- Opened and closed public hearing with no public comments.
- Approved Ordinance 2024-4 Subdivision Ordinance with changes to Sections 6.08.080, 6.08.050, 6.24.020, 6.24.050, and 6.8.030.
- Changes include adding 'Southwest Public Health' and 'sewer and sanitary' wording, and removing 'alto.'
Panguitch City Council
Panguitch City Planning and Zoning will hold a public hearing to discuss Ordinance 2024-4. This ordinance proposes updates to the Panguitch City Subdivision Ordinance to meet state requirements.
- Public hearing regarding Ordinance 2024-4 Subdivisions
Panguitch City Public Library
The Panguitch City Library Board will meet to consider an update to the library's bylaws and discuss whether library policies need attorney review. They will also hear reports from the librarian and bookmobile, review a tentative 2025 meeting schedule, and discuss bookcases and UEN Security Software. The agenda is largely procedural with no final decisions listed.
- Review and approval of minutes from September 4, 2024
- Update of Panguitch City Library Bylaws
- Discussion of policies potentially needing attorney review
- Librarian reports and bookcases item
- Discussion of UEN Security Software
Panguitch City Public Library
The Panguitch City Library Board met on November 4, 2024, and covered several operational matters. Key discussions included librarian safety concerns (panic button, lighting, staffing), new bookcase orders, GALE database training, and the need for background checks to apply for a CLEF grant. The board also considered shifting to monthly meetings and reviewed maintenance priorities for the library building.
- Librarians request panic button, better lighting, and extra staffing due to safety concerns when working alone 9 hours per week
- New bookcases ordered; free shelving received from Lehi library; volunteers needed for installation
- Background checks required for CLEF grant; city may need to add an ordinance for that
- GALE online database training completed; social media push considered for public awareness
- Discussion on moving from quarterly to monthly board meetings and need for a seventh board member
Panguitch City Public Library
The Panguitch City Library Board met to review library operations and program reports. The board decided to postpone the nomination of a new president and the discussion of bylaws pending city attorney review and city council approval.
- Tabled nomination of a new Board President
- Tabled discussion of bylaws pending city attorney and city council approval
- Friends of the Library added $300 in petty cash with roughly $4,600 funds available
- Reported 107 participants in the Summer Reading Program
- Reported over 5,000 food boxes distributed via the Summer Food Program
Panguitch City Public Library
The Panguitch City Library Board will meet to nominate a new chairperson, review and potentially update the library's bylaws and policies, and discuss goals, certification standards, and a 3-5-year plan. They will also hear reports on finances, the bookmobile (including a new driver), and a summer food bank program.
- Nominate a new chairperson for the library board
- Review and discuss the Panguitch City Library Bylaws
- Discussion of new furniture, shelving, and library rearrangement
- Report on the bookmobile including a new driver
- Review financial report and committee reports (Friends of the Library, Food Bank Summer Program)
Panguitch City Public Library
The Panguitch City Library Board met and approved the minutes, discussed the tentative 2024-2025 library budget of $59,200, and voted to close the current bank account and open a new one for librarian discretionary funds. The board also selected liaisons for the library board and Friends of the Library, and tabled discussions on bylaws, policies, and a potential community program grant.
- Tentative 2024-2025 library budget of $59,200, including $8,500 in grants
- Motion passed to close current bank account and open a new one for librarian access to funds
- Julie Bishop chosen as Library Board liaison; Clay Meldrum chosen as Friends of the Library liaison
- New bookmobile delivered and wrapped, holds 1,000 fewer books than previous one
- Summer food program approved; food boxes available for pickup on Thursdays
Panguitch City Public Library
The Panguitch City Library Board is meeting to discuss routine business including approving minutes, receiving updates on the Friends of the Library, the Food Bank Summer Program, and the bookmobile, and reviewing librarian reports. The board will also consider opening new bank accounts for the Friends of the Library and a separate private account for the library, as well as the 2024-2025 budget, library policies, and bylaws.
- Approval of minutes from 2/15/24
- Update on Food Bank Summer Program
- Open new Friends of the Library bank account
- Open separate private account for the Library
- 2024-2025 Budget discussion