Wellington City Council Minutes
Meeting held April 8, 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 -excused
City Staff: Nicole Oveson, Darlene Juber, Julie I ilgrow
Attendees: Barbara Clendennen, Betty Rich, Claude Duncan Jr.
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:
3/25/26 - Councilman Thayn made motion to approve the minutes. Councilman Austin seconded, all approved.
Agenda Item #2 Public Comment Period
Claude Duncan Jr. brought a concern about the ineffectiveness of the speed limit signs. He was asked his opinion on the digital signs effectiveness. Mr. Duncan said that he felt it did assist in slowing them down but not the signs before they get to the digital sign. Mayor Clark thanked him for his concern and stated they are aware of this issue and that they are trying to work on this issue.
Agenda Item #3 Generic Emails
No discussion on this agenda item, it was discussed in the previous council meeting.
Motion: No motion was necessary.
Agenda Item #4 Bill Juber for Panning & Zoning
Councilman Bill Juber was asked if he would be over Planning & Zoning, he agreed.
Motion: Councilman Thayn motioned, Councilmember Hascall seconded it, all approved.
Agenda Item #5 Julie Kilgrow as Recorder
Julie Kilgrow was presented as the Wellington City Recorder. After approval she was sworn in.
Motion: Councilman Thayn motioned, Councilman Austin seconded it, all approved.
Agenda Item #6 Barbara Clendennen discuss separation of duties, items 5&9
Moved to further down the agenda
Motion: No motion was necessary.
Agenda Item #7 Pennies are no longer available from the bank
Since pennies are no longer available from the bank, options were discussed that accounts could be credited, paid with correct change, or write a check. It will need to be put in the city bill and flyers need to be disseminated.
Motion: No motion was necessary.
Agenda Item # 8 Ashley Yakovich- recap of Easter event
A conflict arose for Ashley so this item was moved to the 22 nd Mayor Clarl commented that he heard it was e great event.
MQtLQn; No motion was necessary.
Agenda Item #9 Pioneer Days using Friends Of Wellington to handle the event
Mayor Clark proposed that Friends of Wellington be asked to take over running Pioneer days. It was discussed and Determined that further discussion is needed and more information gathered.
Motion: No motion was necessary.
Agenda Item #10 Internal Financial Audit Committee
It was discussed to form a financial audit committee consisting of Ryan from Smuin & Rich, Councilman Monson, Councilmember Hascall, Councilmember Thayn.
Motion; Councilman Austin motioned, Councilman Juber seconded, all approved.
Agenda Item #11 Discussion on the Hiring Maintenance on New Employees
Moved to Closed Session
Motion: No motion was necessary.
Agenda Item #12 Office Business
Assignments for council members were reassigned by Mayor Clarl . Council member Hascall is helping in the office and Legal items.' Councilman Juber is on Planning & Zoning and community events. Councilman Thayn watches state legislation, PRWID board, and grant writing. Councilman Monson is on financial committee, and Maintenance.
Motion; No motion was necessary.
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Agenda Item #13
Nothing to report. Councilmember Reports
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 hiring.
Motion: Councilman Austin motioned, Councilman Juber 2nd, all approved.
Mayor Clark asked for an Interim Mayor for next council meeting. It was determined that Councilmember Hascall would step in.
Agenda Item #15 Adjourn
Motion: Councilman Thayn made a motion to adjourn. Councilman Austin seconded the motion. All approved.
Next meeting will be April 22, 2026 at 6:00 P.M. at the Wellington Elementary.
Minutes approved on:
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