PANGUITCH CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
PANGUITCH CITY OFFICE
CONFERENCE ROOM, 25 S 200 E
PANGUITCH, UTAH 84759
February 24, 2026, 5:30 PM
Those present at the City Council meeting were Mayor Kim Soper, City Manager Mat Houston, City Recorder Tyrissa Howell, City Attorney Barry Huntington, and Council Members David Dodds, Cindy Stewart, Tracy Wright, and Mike Sarles. Council Member James Kinsey was absent.
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m.
OPENING CEREMONY
Mayor Kim Soper conducted the opening ceremony.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Mike Sarles moved, seconded by Tracy Wright, to adopt the agenda. The motion passed with all in favor.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Cindy Stewart moved, seconded by David Owens, to approve the minutes. The motion passed with all in favor.
BUDGET UPDATE AND PAYMENT APPROVAL
City Treasurer Carla Farnsworth stated that Panguitch City is 66% through the budget year, with the general fund revenue at 69% and expenditures at 64%. The water fund revenue is at 64%, and expenditures are at 54%. In the sewer fund, revenue is at 63%, and expenditures are at 51%.
Tracy Wright moved, seconded by Mike Sarles, to approve the budget update and payment approval. The motion passed with all in favor.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
Mike Sarles moved, seconded by Cindy Stewart, to approve Jaynie Connor, Carl Wood, Tammy Barton, Jonie Barton, and Clay Meldrum to serve on the historic preservation committee. The motion passed with all in favor.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mike Sarles moved, seconded by David Dodds, to enter an executive session at 5:38 pm to discuss personnel with Barry Huntington, David Dodds, Tyrissa Howell, Kim Soper, Mat Houston, Cindy Stewart, Mike Sarles, and Tracy Wright in attendance. The motion passed with all in favor.
Mike Sarles moved, seconded by David Dodds, to exit the executive session at 5:46 PM. The motion passed with all in favor.
PUBLIC WORKS POSITION
Cindy Stewart moved, seconded by Tracy Wright, to offer the public works position to Layden Owens. The motion passed with all in favor.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Library - The librarians are appreciative of the new light in the back parking lot.
America250 - The America250 Committee would like to make the July 4th parade bigger this year.
Right-of-Way - The Council has discussed using stickers on vehicles and equipment in the right-of-way that are stationary or broken down as a method to clear the area. The City Council plans to hold a public hearing and publish an advertisement in the newspaper to notify residents.
PHS Bike Race - The NICA high school bike race will be on September 26th.
Wrongful Dumping - There has been a lot of wrongful dumping at the green dumpsters, which has been caught on camera.
Springs - The Forrest Service will be burning the burn piles at the springs.
ADJOURNMANT
David Dodds moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:07 PM.
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Kim Soper, Mayor Tyrissa Howell, City Recorder
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The City of Panguitch will make efforts to provide reasonable accommodations to disabled members of the public in accessing City programs. Please contact Lori Talbot Panguitch City office at least 24 hours in advance if you have special needs.
Anyone who wishes to offer a prayer or thought in the opening ceremony at City Council is welcome to do so by calling City Manager Lori Talbot at 435-676-8585 to schedule an appointment.
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