Town of Mantua Council Meeting Minutes
For January 5th, 2026
Location: Town Hall, 409 North Main, Mantua, Utah
Council Members Present: Mayor Terry Nelson, Karen Nelson, Matt Jeppsen, Jared Jeppsen
Absent: Ken Jones
Recorder: Sherita Schaefer
Audience Present: Sandara Nelson, Kevin Nelson, Robert Ash, Annette Ash, Harper Johnson, Janis Johnson, Virginia Newman, Margo Miles, Tim Miles, Angela Connell, Lilly Connell, Aspen Connell, Scott Ross, Kara Nelson, Scott Ross, Lesa Ross, Shane Perry, Kristina Perry, Laura Hamilton, Scott Hamilton, Pam Eaves, Amanda Walker, Anson Walker, Randy Wilson, Eden Walker, John Hennessy, Nancy Hennessy, Jessica Ash, Kaden Ash, Douglas Burgan
The meeting was opened by Mayor Terry Nelson. Invocation by Scott Ross
Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Terry Nelson; all in attendance participated.
Discussion and Action Items:
Installation of New Mayor and Council Members
Judge Kevin Nelson officially swore in Mayor Annette Ash, marking the beginning of her term as the new Mayor. Alongside her, council members Scott Ross and Cheryl Burgan also took their oaths of office, solidifying their positions as part of the town's governing body.
Karen Nelson made a motion to adjourn, Jared Jeppsen seconded.
Yes votes: Mayor Terry Nelson, Karen Nelson, Matt Jeppsen, Jared Jeppsen
No votes: None
Abstained: None
Absent: Ken Jones
MOTION PASSED
Adjourn
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing auxiliary communicative aids and services for this meeting should contact the Management Services Department at 629-8701 (TTY/TDD: 711 or 888-735-5906) or by emailing town recorder at sschaefer@mantuautah.gov at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting.
Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation
Public meetings may be held electronically in accordance with Utah Code Annotated 52-4-207 to allow Council members to participate via teleconference. The anchor location for the meeting shall be held at the Mantua Town Hall 409 North Main St, Mantua Utah 84324
Other Information
Certificate of Posting
The foregoing agenda was (1) posted on the Utah Public Notice Website created under Utah Code Section 63F1-701. (2) Town of Mantua website, and (3) posted in Town of Mantua City Office on 2026 by Sherita Schaefer - Town Recorder