Notice is hereby given that the Newton Town Council will hold its regular council meeting beginning at 7:00 p.m. on January 8, 2026, in the Town Council Chambers at Newton Town Hall located at 51 South Center, Newton, Utah.
NEWTON TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA
January 8, 2026
ESTIMATED time of consideration, agenda item order may be adjusted
7:00 p.m.
1. Call to Order/Roll Call
2. Opening ceremony, prayer or thought - Jed Woodward
3. Oath of Office for Craig Rigby, Anzl Rhodes, and Brandon Taylor
3. Approval of December 2025, Minutes
7:05 p.m.
4. Public comment period open for items not on agenda (discussion only)
7:10 p.m.
5. Newton Youth Council report
7:15 p.m.
6. Financial Statements 2024-2025 audit review by Diana Cannell with Richey May (formerly Allred Jackson)
7:30 p.m.
7. Clarke Park
a) pickleball court sound barriers
b) design ideas
7:50 p.m.
8. Property Line Adjustment Agreement for 51 South Center/76 South 100 West review
8:00 p.m.
9. COG award for Center Street widening, Main Street to 100 South
a) funding agreement
b) pre-bid checklist
8:15 p.m.
10. Report on Council Member Assignments
- Steven Jenkins (Buildings/Land Management) - job posting for janitor
- Jed Woodward (Water/Streets) - street light power installation for holiday lights
- Donation for Rocky Mountain Reindeer Farm - $500
8:25 p.m.
11. Administrative Actions
a) Regular meeting schedule review
b) Annual disclosure forms and pledge for ethical behavior
c) bill approval process, mail, and town newsletter review
d) Assignment of duties for new Town Council Members
e) Open Public Meeting Training
Dated this 7th day of January, 2026
Karla R. Ferguson, Newton Town Clerk
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN ALL TOWN MEETINGS. If special accommodation is needed to participate in the meeting, please call the Town Clerk at 435-563-9283 at least 3 working days prior to the meeting.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation
NOTICE OF POSSIBLE ELECTRONIC PARTICIPATION. Members may participate in the meeting electronically pursuant to UCA 52-4-207.