BIG WATER MUNICIPAL TOWN COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Wednesday July 15, 2026
60 N Aaron Burr, Big Water, Utah 84741
6:30pm Work Session;
7:00pm Public Hearing
7:01pm Council Meeting
WORK SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER - at
2. ROLL CALL -
3. DISCUSSION ON AGENDA ITEMS -
4. ADJOURN - at
PUBLIC HEARING 7:00pm - Public Hearing for Adding Chapter 7.02, Franchise Agreements And Use Of Public Rights-Of-Way; Establishing Requirements For Franchise Holders
MEETING
CALL TO ORDER- at
1. ROLL CALL -
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE -
3. STATEMENT OF CONFLICT -
4. APPROVAL OF JUNE MEETING MINUTES -
5. MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND DEPARTMENT REPORTS
- Mayor:
- Council:
o GCSSD; Jennie Lassen:
o Parks & Recreation; Jennie Lassen:
o Planning and Zoning:
o Public Safety; Jim Lybarger:
- Fire Chief; Cameron Westenskow:
- Marshal; Russ Johnson:
- Planning & Zoning Administrator; Denise Wood:
- Treasurer: Peggy Short:
6. CITIZEN COMMENTS -
7. OLD BUSINESS -
a) Discussion and Possible action on - Hwy 89 No Engine Brakes Sign (Note: a citizen suggested to the office staff that putting a sign back farther along the Hwy warning drivers sooner about the reduced speed ahead and they may opt not to use engine brakes with more warning.)
8. NEW BUSINESS
a) Discussion and Possible Action on - Ordinance 02-2026 Commercial Zones Supplementary Developmental Standards
b) Discussion and Possible Action on - Ordinance 11-2026 Franchise and Use of Right-Away
c) Discussion and Possible Action on - Glynn Hayes, Paleontologist, wants to speak about being our town Paleo
d) Discussion and Possible Action on - Discussion with Jed Harr and Garkane about Power Poles and Easements on Independence
e) Discussion and Possible Action on - Filling Vacant Council Seat, Seat Expiring Dec 31, 2027
f) Discussion and Possible Action on - Resolution 2026-16 to Appoint New Council Member to Glen Canyon Special District Board, the Seat Expiring Dec. 31, 2027
g) Discussion and Possible Action on - Filling Vacant Community Recreation and Enhancement Board Seats for a Two-Year Term - (currently no applicants)
h) Discussion and Possible Action on - Approving Financials and Check Register
i) Discussion on - the Body of Politic Agreement with Lone Rock Views
9. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON CLOSED SESSION- Legal Business; Litigation; Land purchase; Personnel business; deployment of security personnel, devices, or systems; or items as described under Utah State Code Utah Code 52-4-205-
Motion to enter a Closed Session by ___ for ____, seconded by ____
Closed Meeting Called to Order at:
Vote to Adjourn Closed Session, motion made by, seconded by . Closed at
10. RETURN TO REGULAR MEETING-
a) Discussion and Possible Action on Closed Session-
11. ADJOURNMENT- Vote to Adjourn motion made by, seconded by. Adjourned at
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify Abigail Palsgrove at 435-675-3760.