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Cedar Fort

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Town Council

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Town Council 2.3.2026 Work Meeting Minutes

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Meeting

Event Start Date & Time

February 3, 2026 06:30 PM

Description/Agenda

Town of Cedar Fort Town Council Work Meeting Minutes Date: February 3, 2026 Time: 6:30 PM Location: Town Hall, 50 East Center Street, Cedar Fort Council Members Present: Mayor Wyatt Cook Council Member Alex Carter Council Member Travis Giles Council Member Eric Boud Council Members Absent: Council Member Jed Berry Staff Present: Town Recorder Kandice Johnson Town Treasurer Andrea Ashley CALL TO ORDER Mayor Wyatt Cook called the Town Council Work Meeting to order at 6:39 p.m. 1. Roll Call Roll call was taken. A quorum was present. 2. Prayer / Thought A prayer was offered by Alex Carter. 3. Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Cook. PUBLIC COMMENT Public comment was opened. Time was limited to 2-3 minutes per person. One public comment was received. Darrell Cook - Access to spring creek has been shut off. Public comment was then closed. DISCUSSION ITEMS (Discussion only - no motions or votes were taken during this work meeting) 1. Building Contract The Council discussed options related to building inspection and plan review services. Discussion included whether to continue using an engineering firm versus contracting directly with a certified inspector for inspections, while still requiring engineered plans. The possibility of issuing Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) for inspection services and subdivision reviews was discussed. No action was taken. 2. Water and Garbage Bill / Late Fees The Council discussed outstanding water and garbage accounts, payment tracking, and contract compliance. Rental deposit history and handling of deposits upon tenant changes were discussed. The Council also discussed handling delinquent accounts tied to properties with unresolved ownership or occupancy issues. No action was taken. 3. Fee Schedule The Council discussed the current fee schedule, specifically excavation and dirt-moving permits. Discussion included distinguishing between residential/personal use and commercial or development-related excavation, drainage concerns, elevation changes, and right-of-way protections. No changes were made at this meeting, and no action was taken. 4. Budget Priorities The Council reviewed current budget allocations and unspent funds. Discussion included: Town Hall water line connection, flooding mitigation, and pump installation Recreation Center maintenance needs Road and culvert repairs Potential acquisition of the school property Fire Department funding challenges, including equipment, operational readiness, and medical response capabilities The Council discussed possible future funding mechanisms, including sales tax options, fees, impact fees, and ballot questions for public input. This item was discussion only. 5. Irrigation Contract The Council discussed the need to enter into a new agreement with the irrigation company, noting that the previous agreement expired in 2019. Concerns were raised regarding proposed terms in the new agreement, including elimination of 'saved water' provisions, increased costs per acre-foot, and a proposed lump-sum payment. Council members were asked to review the old and proposed agreements and provide feedback for future negotiations. No action was taken. CLOSED MEETING A motion was made to enter into a closed meeting for the purpose of discussion as allowed by Utah Code. Motion: Council Member Eric Boud Second: Council Member Alex Carter Vote: Mayor Wyatt Cook - Yes Council Member Alex Carter - Yes Council Member Travis Giles - Yes Council Member Alex Carter - Yes Motion passed unanimously. ADJOURNMENT Following the closed meeting, a motion was made to adjourn the Town Council Work Meeting. Motion: Council Member Eric Boud Second: Council Member Alex Carter Vote: Mayor Wyatt Cook - Yes Council Member Alex Carter - Yes Council Member Travis Giles - Yes Council Member Alex Carter - Yes Motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:47 p.m.

Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)

Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations during this meeting should notify the Town Clerk, at 801-768-2147 at least 24 hours priors to the meeting.

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Meeting Location

Town Hall, 50 East Center Street
Cedar Fort, UT 84013
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Contact Name

Kandice Johnson

Contact Email

clerk@cedarfort.gov

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Notice Posted On

February 22, 2026 01:43 PM

Notice Last Edited On

February 22, 2026 01:43 PM

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