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Holden Town Council

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November 12, 2025 Town Council Minutes

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November 12, 2025 07:00 PM

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November 12, 2025 09:00 PM

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The following are minutes from the Town Council Meeting held on November 12,2025. Started: 7:00 pm Present: Council Members: Mayor Darren Fox, LaRee Stephenson, Tamara Dallin, David Wood, Phil Whatcott Staff: Caralee Wood, Rod Dastrup Visitors: Thane Hillestad, Mike Bleazard, Matthew Stephens, Jason Christensen, Riley Christensen, Ted Bennett, Charles Tolley, Helen Harmon, Paul Johnson, Daniel Jensen. 1. Pledge: Phill Whatcott Prayer: LaRee Stephenson 2. Approval of October 8,2025 Town Council Meeting Minutes David Wood motioned to accept the minutes for the Holden Town Council Meeting held October 8,2025, LaRee Stephenson seconded. Roll was called, LaRee Stephenson- yes, Tamara Dallin-yes, David Wood - yes, Phil Whatcott- yes, Mayor Fox-yes Voting was unanimous. 3. Payment of payroll/reimbursements and bills a. The bills/payroll/reimbursement invoices dated October 9,2025 - November 12,2025 were given to the council before the meeting for review. Tamara Dallin motioned to pay bills/payroll/reimbursement invoices dated October 9,2025 - November 12,2025, Phil Whatcott seconded. Roll was called; LaRee Stephenson- yes, Tamara Dallin-yes, David Wood - yes, Phil Whatcott- yes, Mayor Fox-yes Voting was unanimous. 4. Petitions, Remonstrance and Communications 5. Planning and Land Use- Ted Bennet *Building Permits- No new permits to be approved. *General Plan: Daniel Jensen from Sunrise Engineering who is drafting the Towns general plan met with Planning and Zoning on 11-13-2025 to review the final draft of the general plan. The planning committee asked Mr. Jensen to clarify the size of a building lot and fix a few mis spelled words. The planning committee approves the general plan. *Floor given to Mr. Jensen for questions regarding the general plan. A town's general plan is reviewed approximately every 5-10 years. A general plan incorporates the goals, strategies, visions and policies for municipalities. These are shared visions between the town council and town residents. The general plan is advisory, not a mandated document and can be changed or revised at any time. Darren Fox motioned to open the meeting for public comments regarding the General Plan David Wood seconded. Roll was called, LaRee Stephenson- yes, Tamara Dallin-yes, David Wood - yes, Phil Whatcott- yes, Mayor Fox-yes Voting was unanimous ? How will the planned data center West of town affect the town's general plan? To have an effect on the town, the town would need to address land and water availability, and annexation. Due to the town's need for more water no annexation can take place at this time. Most of the town is considered residential zoning with main street zoned residential or commercial. ? Building lot sizes? According to the health department administrative code the type of soil on a lot determines the size of lot needed to accommodate for the septic system. To obtain a building permit a perk test must be obtained first, the perk test helps to determine the soil type, and the lot must meet the size requirements for that soil type and set back requirements. ? Is there a plan to change or add roads in town? At this time there is not due to no annexation of the town's boundaries. ? Why is the cemetery and water tanks not within the town's city limits, and why has it never been annexed into the town? None of the council members knew the answer to this but will look into it. Phil Whatcott motioned to close the meeting for public comments regarding the General Plan Tamara Dallin seconded. Roll was called, LaRee Stephenson- yes, Tamara Dallin-yes, David Wood - yes, Phil Whatcott- yes, Mayor Fox-yes Voting was unanimous It was decided to postpone the vote to adopt the General Plan until the December Town Council meeting as a few council members and audience members wanted to review it first. 6. Report of Officers a. - Roads & Landfill *Drainage issue at 38 W. 100 S. When drains were put in a culvert was buried, ending at the fire station along 100 south, until the time that a new home was built, when the culvert was extended to the end of the home's driveway. This has created water pooling in front of the home. More pipes are needed to allow the water to continue past the home and drain to the drain located at 100 West. Tamara Dalling motioned to purchase additional culvert pipes to fix the water pooling issue David Wood seconded. Roll was called, LaRee Stephenson- yes, Tamara Dallin-yes, David Wood - yes, Phil Whatcott- yes, Mayor Fox-yes Voting was unanimous *Street Signs: Councilman Dallin received a quote for $2,000 to replace all the street signs in town. There is a state grant the town can apply for in January. The town will wait until January and apply for the grant before any decision to replace signs is made. *Increase Phone reimbursement for the Public Works employee: A trail camera was installed at the dump to better monitor what is being dropped off. The Public works employee signed up for the app that allows the photos being taken to go to his phone, for a charge of $5.00 per month. It is proposed to increase the employees' phone reimbursement by $5.00 to cover this charge. Tamara Dallin motioned to increase Public Works phone reimbursement $5.00 from $40.00 to $45.00 a month, Darren Fox seconded. Roll was called, LaRee Stephenson- yes, Tamara Dallin-yes, David Wood - yes, Phil Whatcott- yes, Mayor Fox-yes Voting was unanimous *Crack Seal Bids The town received three bids from companies to crack seal the town's roads. Utah Asphalt-$7,500.00, Superior Asphalt-$14,400.00, Rasmussen Excavation-$3,000.00 a ton The crack seal will likely be done in December. Tamara Dallin motioned to award the bid to Uah Asphalt, LaRee Stephenson seconded. Roll was called, LaRee Stephenson- yes, Tamara Dallin-yes, David Wood - yes, Phil Whatcott- yes, Mayor Fox-yes Voting was unanimous *Street ordinance/ Right of way- Resolution 2025-2 Presented at the October town council meeting, posted at the post office for a month. *Public Comment: Charles Tolley presented a document to the council addressing concerns with the proposed resolution. Mr. Tolley feels that the resolution needs clear definition and is reasonable and fair to all residents. Wording in the resolution could be considered subjective and weaponizable. The motion to adopt resolution 2025-2 was withdrawn and will be re-drafted and reviewed the first of the year. *The backhoe is in need of new teeth for the large bucket. Public works were quoted 7 teeth for $155.00 from Century Equipment Council approved the purchase of teeth for the backhoe. *Public works would like a new dump truck with snowplow attachment. A 2008 dump truck is available to purchase for $35,000.00. It would come with a snowplow blade and spreader. NO decision was made. b. Parks, Recreation and CERT Councilman Stephenson thanked the volunteers who helped public works paint the town hall and set the new town sign. C..David Wood - Electric *AMI Meter update: The first order, communication equipment, will be placed on January 9 and arrive a few weeks later. The commercial meters have been ordered and are approximately 36 weeks out. No payment is required until the equipment is delivered. Dixie power will be installing the new meters and communication equipment. d.Phil Whatcott -Fire Department Resolution to Bill Insurance for fire suppression on the freeway: In order to recoup the cost of putting out a vehicle (Truck) fire on the freeway the department needs to have a resolution in place. This resolution is not being put in place to bill personal citizens. The council will read over the resolution and vote on it in the December meeting. *Fire district representative for Holden Town fire department: Darren Fox motioned for Phil Whatcott to serve as the Millard County Fire District representative for Holden town with Jason Christensen as the alternate, David Wood seconded. Roll was called, LaRee Stephenson- yes, Tamara Dallin-yes, David Wood - yes, Phil Whatcott- yes, Mayor Fox-yes voting was unanimous. It was proposed that Phil Whatcott receive a stipend for being Holden Towns fire representative. *Fire department budget- The Fire department has purchased a water tender for the fire department. (see August 13, 2025 minutes for the approval of purchase) Phil Whatcott motioned to open the fire department budget and increase the budget from $40.000 to $80,000 to allow for the purchase of a water tender, tamara Dallen seconded. Roll was called, LaRee Stephenson- yes, Tamara Dallin-yes, David Wood - yes, Phil Whatcott- yes, Mayor Fox-yes Voting was unanimous Phil Whatcott motioned to transfer $40.000 from the Fire department PTIF to the fire department budget to fund a new water tender, Darren Fox seconded. Roll was called, LaRee Stephenson- yes, Tamara Dallin-yes, David Wood - yes, Phil Whatcott- yes, Mayor Fox-yes voting was unanimous Water *Well drilling update: The second well site came up dry, water was hit but unfortunately it was an irrigation pipe that was not known to be in the area. The town will fix the broken irrigation pipe and will need to locate another area for the well to be placed. The department of drinking water, and USRDA are both anxious for a water source to be found. e. Mayor Darren Fox *Regarding Sena Wave Internet that wanted to put fiber in town, the mayor has told them we are not interested, as they would be adding additional wire to our power poles. The council does not believe there would be enough interest in another internet service. The mayor checked into the town's contract with Centra Com Internet. In 1986 a law was passed setting amounts that municipalities can charge for franchise fees for telephone services. The most that can be charged is 5%, which is what Holden is receiving in franchise fees. Within that law it precluded municipalities and government entities from putting any franchise fees on internet. The town cannot receive any franchise fees for internet in town. In our franchise agreement we can bill centra com when we need to move their equipment to replace power poles. 7.New Business *Introduce an increase in wage for board members and the Mayor: It is proposed that the mayor and board members receive an increase in wages at the start of the new year, 2026. The pay of $55.00 a month for board members and $70.00 a month for the Mayor has not changed in approximately 15 years. It was also suggested that the fire representative and the UAMPS representative also be compensated for their time. The increase amounts will be decided and voted on in the December meeting. *Town Audit report for the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year. Holden Town is doing good financially. The town's procedures are in good standing, the Auditors had one issue in compliance with the posting of the minutes. 7. Outstanding Business 8. Adjournment: Phil Whatcott motioned to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 pm, Tamara Dallin seconded. Caralee Wood Holden Town Clerk November 12, 2025 Holden Town

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December 11, 2025 04:05 PM

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