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Municipality

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Wellington

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Wellington City Council

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Wellington City Council Meeting Minutes

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Meeting

Event Start Date & Time

August 27, 2025 06:00 PM

Description/Agenda

Wellington City Council Minutes Meeting held August 27, 2025 at Wellington City Hall Located at 150 West Main Street, Wellington, Utah at 6:00 P.M. Present: Mayor Jack Clark, Councilmember Bill Juber, Councilmember Kathy Hascall, Councilmember Bryan Thayn, Councilmember Barney Zauss Absent: Councilmember Kyle Monson City Staff: Tom Kosmack, Kevin Saccomano, Lane Neese, George Anderson, June Rich Attendees: Susanna Watts, Aiden Mortensen, Betty Rich, Cindy O'Neil, Lynn O'Neil, Cody Austin, Erin Hansen, Amanda McIntosh, Barbara Clendennen, Tom King, Seth Marsing, Brett Wilder, Brandi Davis, Ed Chavez, Jennifer Clark, Lori Whitaker Agenda Item #1 Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call, and Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes At 6:00 pm, Mayor Clark opened the meeting stating that everyone was present except Councilmember Monson. Motion: Councilmember Hascall made a motion to approve the meeting minutes from August 13, 2025. Councilmember Thayn seconded the motion; followed by Councilmember Juber, and Councilmember Zauss. Agenda Item #2 Public Comment Period Agenda Item #3 Amanda McIntosh - Suicide Prevention and Awareness Amanda McIntosh explained that September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and requested the council proclaim it officially to help break down stigma around mental health. The council read the proclamation aloud, noting that Utah has consistently been in the top 10 states for suicide deaths since 2012. Amanda then invited council members to attend upcoming events including a candlelight vigil on September 10th and the annual Hope Walk on September 13th. Motion: Agenda Item #4 Proclamation to have September 2025 be Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month Motion: Councilmember Zauss made a motion to proclaim September 2025 be Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month in Wellington City. Councilmember Thayn seconded the motion; followed by Councilmember Juber and Councilmember Hascall. Agenda Item #5 Public Works Full Time Employee Mayor Clark noted that an employee submitted resignation, and the city has already hired a replacement. Motion: Agenda Item #6 Lane Neese Probation Period Wage Increase Chief Kosmack explained that Officer Neese completed his one-year probation period and is eligible for a wage increase from $24 hourly to $25 hourly. Motion: Councilmember Thayn made a motion to move Officer Neese's wage from $24 hourly to $25 hourly and to retro date it to the anniversary of his employment. Councilmember Hascall seconded the motion; followed by Councilmember Juber and Councilmember Zauss. Agenda Item #7 Wellington Microtech Mayor Clark explained that the city has reclaimed property from Microtech and needs to decide how to proceed with it. The council discussed options including leasing, selling, or providing an easement for the property. It was suggested exploring a land trade with the county for property inside city limits. Mayor Clark will follow up with Larry Jensen to see what options the city has. Motion: Agenda Item #8 PD On Call Time Chief Kosmack presented information about on-call pay rates, explaining that officers are currently paid overtime when on-call. The council questioned whether officers should receive full overtime pay while at home on-call versus only when actively responding. Kosmack explained that officers are restricted while on-call, must remain in uniform, and respond within minutes. Mayor Clark Referenced Utah Administrative Code guidelines suggesting on-call pay is typically 1 hour for every 12 hours on-call. Motion: Councilmember Thayn made a motion to table this discussion until further research can be done. Councilmember Hascall seconded the motion; followed by Councilmember Juber and Councilmember Zauss. Agenda Item #9 CIB Review in Salt Lake City Mayor Clark explained that Jones and DeMille wants to meet on Tuesday to prepare for the CIB meeting on Thursday in Salt Lake City. It was then discussed who could attend both meetings, with 2-3 representatives needed. Council members Zauss and Thayn will attend the meetings to represent Wellington. Motion: Agenda Item #10 Lotus Company Eva Lopez explained that Lotus Company develops housing and could help Wellington increase revenue through impact fees, property taxes, and sales taxes. Lopez offered to conduct a feasibility analysis at no cost to determine how development could offset tax increases. The council asked about the process and potential revenue generation. Lopez explained they could help utilize Community Reinvestment Agency tools to access federal funding and offset infrastructure costs. Lopez will send a letter of intent and feasibility study at no cost to the city to Mayor Clark for review. Motion: Agenda Item #11 Consideration & Possible Adoption of RESOLUTION NO. 2025-03: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF WELLINGTON CITY, UTAH, ESTABLISHING THE CERTIFIED PROPERTY TAX RATE FOR THE 2025 TAX YEAR Mayor Clark presented feedback from residents suggesting not implementing the full increase at once. Seth Marsing the Carbon County Clerk explained why property taxes have been increasing for residents. He stated that centrally assessed companies (railroads, utilities) have seen decreasing values while residential properties have doubled in value, shifting tax burden to residents. Councilmembers discussed alternatives including a smaller tax increase, exploring museum development to capture sales tax revenue, and attracting businesses. Councilmember Hascall suggested a smaller increase now with reassessment next year, and limiting expenditures to necessities. Councilmember Thayn noted that even with a smaller increase now, there may need another increase next year. It was decided that the council members will explore alternatives including the museum idea and the Lotus Company proposal. Motion: Councilmember Thayn made a motion to table the discussion until the next meeting. Councilmember Hascall seconded the motion; followed by Councilmember Juber and Councilmember Zauss. Agenda Item #12 Councilmember Reports Councilmember Thayn let the room know that the CIB meeting is a public meeting and will be broadcast by Zoom if they would like to attend. Councilmember Zauss stated that he has finished as much as he can with the mobile building. He is considering taking some carpet from the current building to the new one. He also let the council know that he has an upcoming meeting with Tia Pappas regarding the land swap. Motion: Agenda Item #13 Unfinished Business Motion: Agenda Item #14 Possible Closed Session to Discuss the Character, Professional Competence, or Physical or Mental Health of an Individual. Motion: Adjourn Motion: Councilmember Hascall made a motion to adjourn. Councilmember Zauss seconded the motion; followed by Councilmember Thayn, and Councilmember Juber. Meeting adjourned at 8:09pm Next meeting will be September 10, 2025, at 6:00 P.M. at the Wellington City Hall.

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Meeting Information

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150 W MAIN
WELLINGTON, UT 84542
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Rebecca Evans

Contact Email

revans@wellingtonutah.org

Contact Phone

(435)637-5213

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September 23, 2025 04:17 PM

Notice Last Edited On

September 23, 2025 04:17 PM

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