MINUTES OF THE WENDOVER CITY COUNCIL MEETING Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. The City of Wendover, Tooele County Complex Building
Notice Type(s)
Notice,
Meeting
Event Start Date & Time
July 2, 2025 06:30 PM
Event End Date & Time
July 2, 2025 06:56 PM
Description/Agenda
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER.
Mayor Dennis Sweat called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Mayor Dennis Sweat
Councilmember Radine Murphy
Councilmember Manuel Carrillo
Councilmember Darlene Trammell Councilmember Brandon Grossman Councilmember Adam Palafox
City Administrator Glenn Wadsworth
City Clerk/Recorder Liliana Soriano
Excused:
City Attorney Spencer Call, City Treasurer Sasha Palafox
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Radine Murphy.
4. APPROVE OR AMEND CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 04, 2025. DECISION.
Motion was made by Councilmember Brandon Grossman, seconded by Councilmember Adam Palafox, to approve the City Council Meeting minutes of June 04, 2025. All in favor, aye, motion passed.
5. APPROVE OR AMEND BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES OF JUNE 05, 2025. DECISION.
Motion was made by Councilmember Radine Murphy, seconded by Councilmember Brandon Grossman, to approve the Budget Public Hearing Minutes of June 05, 2025. All in favor, aye, motion passed.
6. APPROVE OR AMEND BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING #13 MINUTES OF JUNE 18, 2025. DECISION
Motion was made by Councilmember Brandon Grossman, seconded by Councilmember Adam Palafox, to approve Budget Public Hearing#13 minutes of June 18, 2025. All in favor, aye, motion passed.
7. DEPARTMENT UPDATES:
A) POLICE DEPARTMENT - MICHAEL CONNIN
Sargent Groth and Police Officer Robertson reviewed the statistics. Groth informed the City Council that both he and Officer Robertson were leaving a little early from the City Council meeting to attend the Traffic Control for the City Event Color Run hosted by the city as a community event.
B) FIRE DEPARTMENT - KEN QUIRK
Fire Chief Ken Quirk went over the stats report and informed the Council that Wendover has had some terrible high winds. Quirk has reached out to insurance to inform them that the Fire Station has been severely damaged by the high winds, with damage to the roof.
C) UTILITY - ARMANDO RODRIGUEZ
Not Present.
8. COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE LIMIT OF TWO MINUTES.
Fire Chief Ken Quirk asked the council if the city would like to honor Lamar Midville and Lloyd Brown with a plaque and a bench. Ken asked the council if it was ok for him to ask for donations. Mayor Dennis Sweat asked to add Ken Quirk to the following on the next city agenda regarding the honoring Plaque and bench for Lamar Midville and Lloyd Brown.
9. UPDATE WITH RESPECT TO SACRED CIRCLE LORENA HORSE AND MATT JUDD. DISCUSSION.
Lorena Horse updates the city council on the progress regarding the Sacred Circle Modular building. Lorena Horse asks the council regarding keys being given to the Sacred Circle. Mayor Dennis Sweat, the city is working on it. Lorena informs the Council that the reason why they need a license is to start charging insurance, and Sacred Circle is also providing Care Collaboration, which helps people who don't have insurance file for insurance. Lorena Horse also asked the city for a business license, and that team will keep in contact with City Clerk Liliana Soriano.
10. APPROVE CLEANING OF TWO (2) ONE MILLION GALLON RESERVOIRS. MIDCO $7,134.00; POTABLE DIVERS INC. $5,800.00; ADVANCED DIVING SERVICES, INC $7,796.00. AN ADDITIONAL FEE MAY BE REQUIRED DUE TO UNFORE-SEEN PROBLEMS DECISION.
City Administrator Glenn Wadsworth informed the City Council that 3 bids were received to service the cleaning of two (2) one-million-gallon reservoirs. Now, the City Council will decide which one of these companies will be the one they will choose. Councilmember Brandon Grossman asked City Administrator Glenn Wadsworth which one he would choose and why. Glenn responded with Midco.
Motion was made by Councilmember Brandon Grossman, seconded by Councilmember Adam
Palafox, to approve the cleaning of two (2) one-million-gallon reservoirs by Midco for the amount of seven thousand one hundred thirty-four dollars ($7,134.00), an additional fee may be required due to unforeseen problems. All in favor, aye, motion passed.
Roll Call: Councilmember Radine Murphy, aye, Councilmember Manuel Carrillo, aye, Councilmember Darlene Trammell, aye, Councilmember Adam Palafox, aye, Councilmember Brandon Grossman, aye,
11. APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE RESOLUTION 2025-03; A RESSOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026. DECISION.
Motion was made by Councilmember Adam Palafox, seconded by Councilmember Darlene Trammell, to approve resolution 2025-03; A resolution to establish a budget for the fiscal year 2025-2026. All in favor, aye, motion passed.
Roll Call: Councilmember Radine Murphy, aye, Councilmember Manuel Carrillo, aye, Councilmember Darlene Trammell, aye, Councilmember Adam Palafox, aye, Councilmember Brandon Grossman, aye,
12. APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE RESOLUTION 2025-04; A RESOLUTION FOR THE CITY OF WENDOVER, UTAH ADOPTING A TAX RATE FOR THE PURPOSE OF LEVYING PROPERY TAXES WITHIN THE CITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026. DECISION.
Motion was made by Councilmember Radine Murphy, seconded by Councilmember Darlene Trammell, to approve resolution 2025-04; a resolution for the City of Wendover, Utah, adopting a tax rate for the purpose of Levying Property Taxes within the City Fiscal year 2025-2026. All in favor, aye, motion passed.
Roll Call: Councilmember Radine Murphy, aye, Councilmember Manuel Carrillo, aye, Councilmember Darlene Trammell, aye, Councilmember Adam Palafox, aye, Councilmember Brandon Grossman, aye,
13. APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE PRE-SCHEDULED COMMUNITY CENTER RENTAL DATES. DECISION.
Motion was made by Councilmember Brandon Grossman, seconded by Councilmember Adam Palafox, to approve pre-scheduled community center rental dates. With the exception of Christina Quintero's rental request, she is required to pay a deposit for the use of the community building. Just like everyone else, by paying a deposit, she is approved as well. All in favor, aye, motion passed.
14. MAYOR DENNIS SWEAT UPDATES AND PENDING MATTERS AND MATTERS RELATED THERETO.
No Comment.
15. CITY ADMINISTRATOR GLENN WADSWORTH UPDATES AND PENDING MATTERS AND MATTERS RELATED THERETO.
City Administrator Glenn Wadsworth informed the Council at the last City Council Meeting, the City had paid for the extension agreement it seems like it is moving forward. City Administrator Glenn Wadsworth informed the City Council that the city has received a Tooele County invitation to attend the County meeting on July 28th. Mayor Dennis Sweat suggests that all City Councilmembers attend the meeting. Mayor Dennis Sweat also informed the City Council that he would like both City Administrator Glenn and City Treasurer Sasha Palafox to attend the meeting. City Administrator Glenn informed the Council that the Utah Water Division has reached out to the city asking for more water to be tested and will send the tester sometime this the following days.
16. CITY ATTORNEY, SPENCER CALL UPDATES AND PENDING MATTERS.
DISCUSSION/DECISION.
A) EXECUTE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WENDOVER AND TOOELE COUNTY DEPT. OF AIRPORTS
Not Present.
17. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
None.
18. NEW BUSINESS:
None.
19. EXECUTIVE MEETING.
None.
20. NEXT SCHEDULED COUNCIL MEETING: AUGUST 06, 2025 @ 6:30 P.M. DECISION.
Motion was made by Councilmember Adam Palafox, seconded by Councilmember Darlene Trammell, to approve the next scheduled council meeting: August 06, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.
21. ADJOURNMENT.
Motion was made by Councilmember Brandon Grossman, seconded by Councilmember Adam Palafox, to approve the adjournment of the City Council Meeting at 6:56 p.m.
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations during this meeting should notify the City Offices at 435-665-7771 at least three days prior to the meeting.