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Municipality

Entity

Wellington

Public Body

Wellington City Council

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Notice Title

Wellington City Council Minutes

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Meeting

Event Start Date & Time

March 25, 2026 06:00 PM

Description/Agenda

Wellington City Council Minutes Meeting held March 25 , 2026 at Wellington City Hall Located at 102 N 100 W, Wellington, Utah at 6:00 P.M. Present: Mayor Jack Clark, Councilman Bill Juber, Councilman Bryan Thayn, Councilmember Kathy Hascall, Councilman Cody Austin Absent: Councilman Kyle Monson City Staff: Nicole Oveson, Fire Chief George Anderson, Attorney Eric Johnson Attendees: Barbara Clendennen, Betty Rich, Arletta Childs, Josh Zimmerman Agenda Item #1 Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call, and Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes At 6:00 pm, Mayor Clark opened the meeting announcing Councilman Monson was absent and commenced the meeting with the pledge of allegiance. Minutes were approved as follows: 3/11/26 - Councilman Thayn made motion to approve the minutes. Councilmember Hascall seconded, all approved. Agenda Item #2 Public Comment Period Betty Rich brought a concern before council to bring awareness about the threat of AI data centers that may come into the area. The threat being water usage, chemicals that could leech into groundwater, drain on electrical grid, and misrepresentation of possible jobs. She also stated that county commissioners are working on a big business agreement with a non-disclosure agreement, which she believes is AI data center. Agenda Item #3 Generic Emails Mayor Clark brought up generic emails. It was discussed and explained that the motion was passed in the 3/11/26 council meeting. Motion: No motion was necessary. Agenda Item #4 Arletta Childs - City & Neighbor cleanup complaint. Mrs. Childs brought up her neighbor has 4 dogs, and she believes that is more than the allotted amount. Mayor Clark clarified that there are 2 dogs allowed and a third as a buffer if one is old/dying. Mr. Childs stated that they do not clean up after the dogs, their whole yard is 'horrible' with stuff stacked everywhere and tree limbs. Mayor Clark stated the issue will be addressed. Mr. Childs thanked the city for saving the mural. Mayor Clark indicated that it is in 4 pieces and is being stored, to be displayed later. Motion: No motion was necessary. Agenda Item #5 Water Conservation Plan- DNR, Josh Zimmerman. Draft is due by 7-15-26. Final due by 12-31-26 Josh Zimmerman discussed that Division of Water Resources has water conservations plans we can adopt to prevent writing a plan from the beginning. Motion: No motion was necessary. Agenda Item #6 Secondary Water Mayor Clark discussed that this will be a hard water year. We all need to conserve water now so we will have water later. Motion: No motion was necessary. Agenda Item #7 National Salvage Meters Water Bill Warranty items not paid for. They will be meeting with the attorney. 50 meters left to put in. Motion: No motion was necessary. Agenda Item # 8 Charcoal for Baseball Fields It was discussed that more research needs to be done about the charcoal to put on the baseball fields for water retention (Bio Char). Sources need to be found and to determine if it works and if it will be worth the investment. Motion: No motion was necessary. Agenda Item #9 Rebranding of Wellington City page (wellingtonutah.gov) Someone stole the old page, and it is very similar and is causing confusion for the public. It was discussed that a new logo be designed and possibly have a contest to get logo submissions. Mayor Clark will be looking into it. Motion: No motion was necessary. Agenda Item #10 Different Format for business licenses It was discussed to change the format of the business license from a full sheet to a 1/3 sheet to maintain the aesthetics when posting the license. Councilmember Hascall requested an example. Ms. Clendennen said she will create one. Motion: This matter was tabled for next meeting. Agenda Item #11 Fire Chief George Anderson Fire Chief Anderson brought up the fireworks. He is willing to do them, but it may be determined later that they may not happen due to any fire restrictions that may be put in place as it gets closer. Mayor Clark indicated that there may need to do an ordinance. Motion: No motion was necessary. Items 12 and 13 were switched Agenda Item #13 Unfinished Business Attorney Johnson brought to the council's attention that regarding the annexation of the almost 33 acres, there must be evidence of council's action to be sent to the Governor's office. A one-page ordinance was drafted, petition Notice of Intent. The ordinance was again passed Motion: Councilman Thayn motioned and Councilmember Hascall seconded, all approved. Agenda Item #12 Councilmember Reports Councilman Juber had nothing to report. Councilmember Hascall indicated that she has been volunteering a couple days at the city office due to the office being short staffed. Appreciation for that was voiced. Councilman Thayn reported on water conservation and the meeting that was attended. The Colorado River agreement has not been reached. Councilman Austin had nothing to report. Agenda Item #14 Possible Closed Session to Discuss the Character, Professional Competence, or Physical or Mental Health of an Individual. Closed session announced on personnel and land acquisition. Agenda Item #15 Adjourn Motion: Councilman Thayn made a motion to adjourn. Councilman Austin seconded the motion. All approved. Meeting adjourned at 6:38 pm Next meeting will be April 8, 2026 at 6:00 P.M. at the Wellington City Hall. Minutes approved on: ________________________________________________ _________ _ _____ _______ Mayor ATTEST ________________________________________________ (Seal) City Deputy Recorder

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Meeting Information

Meeting Location

102 N 100 W
Wellington, UT 84542
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Contact Name

Rebecca Evans

Contact Email

revans@wellingtonutah.gov

Contact Phone

(435)637-5213

Notice Posting Details

Notice Posted On

April 16, 2026 04:41 PM

Notice Last Edited On

April 16, 2026 04:41 PM

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