SCOFIELD TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
July 13th, 2026, 7:00 p.m.
Scofield Town Hall
20 No. Union Street
Call to Order: 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Levanger.
Roll Call: Debbie Redford, Kim Erkkila, Ralph Brinkerhoff, Jim Levanger, Brad Peacock (Absent) Meliss Hollway, Ashley Pace (Absent)
Moment of Reflection:
Pledge of Allegiance: Led by Mayor Levanger
Minutes Review: There were no questions and all minutes for June 2026. All were approved.
Financial Adjustments Reports: Mayor Jim Levanger read the financial report. There were $200.00 in adjustments. All adjustments were due to the water and sewer customers' payments came in after 12:00 p.m. on the due date. Ashley Pace the Town Treasurer took those late payments off.
Bills to Pay: There were no questions about the bills to pay. Ralph Brinkerhoff made a motion to pay the bills. Meliss Holloway seconded it. All were in favor.
Public Comment Period: Ann Carter 270 No. Railroad Street asked again if the council could use the microphones when speaking. Starr Downing 235 No. Meriden St. Thanked the town for a great fireworks show this year.
Town Updates: There were none
New Business: Possible fireworks approval of cost amount for 2027. Kim Erkkila made a motion to go with $12,000 and 10% increase for the 2027 fireworks costs. Ralph Brinkerhoff seconded the motion. All were in favor.
Security for Building in town. Possible approval of monthly charge for AT & T Hotspot for security at the school. Cameras and Solar will be needed at the schoolhouse. Per AT & T the cost would be $30.00 plus taxes & fees for each hotspot. One at the town park and one at the school. Per AT & T they are having a special right now for a second hotspot for .99. For $60.00 per month would cover the Town Hall, School & Park. Ralph Brinkerhoff made a motion to approve the cost for the AT & T Hotspots. Meliss Holloway seconded the motion. All were in favor.
Possible approval of Fire Equipment. Jeramy Jorgensen Carbon County Fire Warden gave the mayor a list of equipment that needs to be on the fire trucks. The mayor read the list of equipment. Need to get going on this ASAP. Meliss Holloway made a motion to spend up to $750.00 on this equipment. Ralph Brinkerhoff seconded the motion. All were in favor.
Old Business: Campfire Ban Evaluation. Meliss Holloway made a motion to keep the campfire ban until August 10th, 2026. Kim Erkkila seconded the motion. All were in favor.
Motion to adjourn made by Ralph Brinkerhoff. Meliss Holloway seconded it. All were in favor.
7:33 p.m.
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 Andreah Brady at 435-448-9221.