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Orangeville

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Orangeville City Council

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June 11, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes

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June 11, 2026 07:00 PM

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Orangeville City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 11, 2026 7:00 P.M. Present at said meeting were: Mayor- Shaun Bell, Council Members- David McKee, Kari Alton, Doug Stilson, Kirk McQuivey, Zoning Admin.- Seth Manning, Maintenance- Travis Richards Visitors: Tracy Addley, Brian Kurta, Jordyn Kurta, Harry Hanson REGULAR SESSION 1. Introduction: made by Mayor Shaun Bell 2. Prayer: Kari Alton 3. Pledge of Allegiance: led by Mayor Shaun Bell 4. Approval of Bills and Warrants: Motion: made by Kari Alton Seconded by: Kirk McQuivey Voting Roll Call: David McKee- Yes, Kari Alton _Yes_, Doug Stilson- _Yes_, Kirk McQuivey _Yes_, Kevin Butler- Yes. Motion passed with 5 affirmative votes. 5. Approval of May 14, 2026 Public Hearing Minutes: Motion: made by Kevin Butler Second: David McKee Motion passed with 5 affirmative votes. 6. Approval of May 14, 2026 Regular Session Minutes: Motion: David Mckee Seconded: Kevin Butler Motion passed with 5 affirmative votes. 7. Public Comments: Harry Hanson with Valor, introduced himself. Harry has a background with the State Office of Energy and Development. Harry states that he is originally from Huntington and has a vested interest in the success of the area. The goal is to have the Reactor on by July 4, 2026. Question from the council regarding the number of local workers hired. Harry is not sure of the exact number but can get an accurate number. The next question from the Council is if the second Valor building is another reactor? Henry Hanson reports that it is not. Valor will be manufacturing their own fuel in that building. This fuel that is being manufacturer is an extremely safe. Once completed they will be the largest manufacturer of this fuel in the United States. There was a question from the Council regarding if this energy is being used for data centers? They could be purchasers of the Energy but the energy does not currently have a set destination or purchaser. 8. Girls State Report- Eli Stoker and Elly Stilson: Not Present 9. Update on work at the Pickleball Courts- Todd Hinkins: Todd was not present; updates were provided by Mayor Shaun Bell. Mayor Bell reports that lights and concrete are in process along with power and water. Mayor Bell states that the lighting should be operational by June 19, 2026. The costs of this construction were covered by a donation from Todd and Nadine Hinkins. 10. Present Fraud Risk Assessment- Orangeville City's Accountant Gary Keddington presented The Fraud Risk Assessment. He explained our score and how it was achieved. Orangeville City received the maximum number of recommended points. Gary went over the separation of duties in the City Office to ensure that we are in compliance. Gary noted the importance of external duties completed by his office. Credit Cards fraud risk can be very easily taken advantage of, so a section of the Fraud Risk Assessment addresses that. The Audit also has education requirements, Gary allows us to meet those requirements. City Council trainings are also required for the Audit. Gary also explained the importance of following established procedures and protocols to reduce risk and ensure that the city remains in compliance with fraud Risk. This assessment will be audited by our external Auditors to ensure accuracy. 11. Approve- Proposed RESOLUTION 2026-5 A RESOLUTION APPROVING TO MAKE A TRANSFER FROM THE UTILITY FUND TO THE GENERAL FUND TO BALANCE DEFICIT IN THE 2026-2026 BUDGET: The transfer was discussed in the prior Budget Hearing. Motion: Kevin Butler Seconded by: Kirk McQuivey Voting Roll Call: David McKee- Yes, Kari Alton _Yes_, Doug Stilson- _Yes_, Kirk McQuivey _Yes_, Kevin Butler- Yes Motion passed with 5 affirmative votes. 12. Approve- proposed- Resolution 2026-6-A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2025-2026 GENERAL FUND, MUNICIPAL BUILDING AUTHORITY, CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND, PERPETUAL CARE, AND CLASS C FUND BUDGET: The Amended Budget for 2025-2026 was discussed in prior Budget Hearing. Motion: made by Kari Alton Seconded by: David Mckee Voting Roll Call: David McKee- Yes, Kari Alton Yes_, Doug Stilson- Yes_, Kirk McQuivey Yes_, Kevin Butler- Yes. Motion passed with 5 affirmative votes. 13. Approve/Deny proposed- RESOLUTION 2026-7- A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2026-2027 GENERAL FUND BUDGET, UTILITY BUDGET, MUNICIPAL BUILDING AUTHORITY BUDGET, CAPITALPROJECT BUDGET AND PERPETUAL CARE BUDGET FOR ORANGEVILLE CITY: The new budget for 2026-2027 was discussed in prior Budget Hearing. Motion: made by Kevin Butler Seconded by: David Mckee Voting Roll Call: David McKee- Yes, Kari Alton _Yes_, Doug Stilson- _Yes_, Kirk McQuivey _Yes_, Kevin Butler- Yes. Motion passed with 5 affirmative votes. 14. Approve proposed RESOLUTION 2026-8- A RESOLUTION SETTING THE 2025-2026 CERTIFIED TAX RATE for Orangeville City: Proposed tax rate 0.000866 was discussed in the prior Budget Hearing. Motion: made by Kirk McQuivey Seconded by: Kevin Butler Voting Roll Call: David McKee- Yes, Kari Alton _Yes_, Doug Stilson- _Yes_, Kirk McQuivey _Yes_, Kevin Butler- Yes. Motion passed with 5 affirmative votes. 15. Discuss/Approve/Deny proposed RESOLUTION 2026-9-A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE ORANGEVILLE CITY FEE SCHEDULE AND ADOPTING AN UPDATED CONSOLIDATED FEE SCHEDULE: Recorder Amanda Lake proposed that this be tabled as it was not posted to the public prior to the meeting. The Resolution will be posted and added to July's meeting agenda. Council stated that the reasons for Fee changes were done to help offset the deficit a bit. The Other large change is that the non-residential burial fee is much higher than residential fee. Motion: made by Kevin Butler Second: David McKee Motion passed with 5 affirmative votes. 16. Ratify - Extermination Costs in the amount of $240.00: Extermination and spraying for Community Center, Park Kitchen and City Hall due to ants and bugs. Motion: made by Doug Stilson Seconded by: Kevin Butler Voting Roll Call: David McKee- Yes, Kari Alton _Yes_, Doug Stilson- _Yes_, Kirk McQuivey _Yes_, Kevin Butler- Yes. Motion passed with 5 affirmative votes. 17. Approve Sealed Bid for Sidewalk Repairs: There were three bids received. The first was Bertuzzi Construction in the amount of $169,720.00, second was Hector Aviles in the amount of $128,658.00 The third was Mike Riley Construction in the amount of 108,819.00. The City Council discussed that the City may not be able to pay to do all the sidewalks. Mayor Bell will get in touch with Mike Riley to determine what work will be done. Motion: made by David Mckee Seconded by: Doug Stilson Voting Roll Call: David McKee- Yes, Kari Alton _Yes_, Doug Stilson- _Yes_, Kirk McQuivey _Yes_, Kevin Butler- Yes. Motion passed with 5 affirmative votes. 18. Welcome and Approve and appoint Christine Kurta as the new City Recorder: Christine introduced herself. She moved here wither family several years ago. She is currently training with Amanda. Motion: Kari Alton Seconded: David Mckee Motion passed with 5 affirmative votes. 19. Welcome and Approve and Appoint Jessica Allan as the new City Treasurer: Jessica introduced herself. She is from Emery and has lived in the area for the last few years. Motion: Kari Alton Seconded by: Kirk McQuivey Motion passed with 5 affirmative votes. 20. Swear in Orangeville City's New Recorder: Orangeville City's current Recorder Amanda Lake swore in Orangeville City's New Recorder Christine Kurta. 21. Swear in Orangeville City's new Treasurer: Orangeville City's Current Treasurer Dani Tuttle swore in Orangeville City's New Treasurer Jessica Allan. 22. Approve/Deny- Keeping Amanda Lake as the City Sexton: Current Recorder Amanda has volunteered to continue to manage Orangeville City Sexton. Motion: Kari Alton Seconded by: David Mckee Motion passed with 5 affirmative votes. 23. Staff / Council / Mayor Reports: Tracy Addley: Fireworks have been delivered for Orangeville Days. City flowers are blooming. Ambulance has been out of service and was only available 14% of the time. Seth Manning: Zoning and Planning: Busy month with lots of calls on fences and carports. Reports of individuals living in accessory buildings or camp trailers is illegal. Dog calls have decreased over the last month. Travis Richards: Maintenance- Getting ready for Orangeville Days. Weeds have been sprayed. People are cleaning trash cans up at the RV dump and leaving a mess around the area. People are overfilling and putting inappropriate items in the dumpster. Dumpsters are not for Mattresses; appliances and all trash must be placed inside the dumpster. Dani Tuttle: Orangeville Days Map is being finalized. There are over 30 vendors currently signed up. New Cache Valley Bank accounts are being to pay off with the higher interest rates. Amanda Lake: Getting ready for Orangeville Days/ Currently around 30 Parade entries. Working on Annexation requirements. Currently training new recorder in the afternoons. David McKee: EMS is not looking great as we don't currently have the availability to staff the Ambulance. Working with county commissioners to up on call pay. They are working on a plan to combine stations. New Treasurer Jessica Allan is and A-EMT and may help with Ambulance service. County ambulance arrival time is averaging 25 minutes for arrival time. Questions regarding what constitutes a fully staffed Ambulance. Each ambulance needs an EMT-A, EMT-B and a driver. Billing for the ambulance is restrictive which can be challenging. The county is looking at potential funding or incentives to get more EMT-A's or B's on staff. There was a lengthy conversation regarding retention of EMT's, as well as interest in the position. Orangeville Days Poker Run will be distributing Vendor bucks these will be used for vendors at the park. Kari Alton: Youth City Council helped with Memorial Day flowers at the cemetery. They also have made goodie bags for Orangeville Days Silent Disco to advertise the Youth City Council. Youth City Council will be helping with different events during Orangeville days. Help will be needed from the Council to decorate parade floats. Doug Stilson: Discussed the fees associated with business licenses within Orangeville. Kirk McQuivey: Discussed the bathroom at the cemetery. It needs to be worked on as both toilets are cracked and leaking. Maintenance staff is looking to work on this in July. Also, discussion was held regarding how we schedule burials and fees. To help accommodate staff schedules and services. Kevin Butler: Orangeville Days overview. Kevin asked that if everyone could be there to help as much as possible, it would be appreciated. The schedule was reviewed and everyone's responsibility was reviewed. Mega Giveaway is being kept secret; the fireworks show will be the largest in Emery County. Mayors Report: Mayor will be meeting with Valor regarding annexation. 24. Adjourn: Motion: Kirk McQuivey Seconded By: David Mckee ORANGEVILLE CITY ¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬__________________________ Christine Kurta- City Recorder

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Orangeville, UT 84537
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