BIG WATER MUNICIPAL TOWN COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Wednesday August 19, 2026
60 N Aaron Burr, Big Water, Utah 84741
6:30pm Work Session;
7:00pm Council Meeting;
WORK SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER - at
2. ROLL CALL -
3. DISCUSSION ON AGENDA ITEMS -
4. ADJOURN - at
MEETING
CALL TO ORDER- at
1. ROLL CALL -
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE -
3. STATEMENT OF CONFLICT -
4. APPROVAL OF JULY MEETING MINUTES -
5. MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND DEPARTMENT REPORTS
- Mayor:
- Council:
o GCSSD; Jennie Lassen:
o Parks & Recreation; Jennie Lassen:
o Planning and Zoning; Denise Wood:
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, Citizen Survey Results
8. NEW BUSINESS
a) Discussion and Possible Action on - Resolution 2026-17 Appointing Mark Gangonla to Town Council
Motion to Adopt / Continue until {date} by , Seconded by ,
Lybarger -
Lassen -
Gangola - Abstain (should not vote for his own appointment)
Loyd -
Schmuker -
b) Discussion and Possible Action on - Resolution 2026-18 Appointing Jim Loyd to Town Council
Motion to Adopt / Continue until {date} by , Seconded by ,
Lybarger -
Lassen -
Gangola -
Loyd - Abstain (should not vote for his own appointment)
Schmuker -
c) Discussion and Possible Action on- Resolution 2026-19 Adopting Amendments To Section 16.11
Of The Personnel Policies And Procedures Manual Regarding Leave Without Pay And Continuation Of Health Insurance Benefits During Approved Leave Without Pay
Motion to Adopt / Continue until {date} by , Seconded by ,
Lybarger -
Lassen -
Gangola -
Loyd -
Schmuker -
d) Discussion and Set Public Hearing Date on - Ordinance 09-2026 - Amending Title 15 Of The Big
Water Zoning Code Regarding The Location And Limited Use Of Mobile Homes, Travel Trailers, Recreational Vehicles, Boats, Camping Trailers, Truck Campers, And Motor Homes; Amending Section 15.24.040; Adding Sections 15.24.045, 15.24.046, 15.24.047 And 15.24.048; Providing For Severability; And Providing An Effective Date.
Hearing date set for
e) Discussion and Possible Action on - Filling Vacant Community Recreation and Enhancement Board Seats for a Two-Year Term - Rebekah Merlino and Nancy Nessmith have applied.
Motion to Appoint / Continue until {date} by , Seconded by ,
Lybarger -
Lassen -
Gangola -
Loyd -
Schmuker -
f) Discussion and Possible Action on - the Franchise Agreement between South Central
Communications and Big Water Municipal
Motion to Approve / Continue until {date} by , Seconded by ,
Lybarger -
Lassen -
Gangola -
Loyd -
Schmuker -
g) Discussion and Possible Action on - Amending Resolution 2025-21 Appointing A Chief Administrative Officer and Records Officer(s)
Motion to Amend / Continue until {date} by , Seconded by ,
Lybarger -
Lassen -
Gangola -
Loyd -
Schmuker -
h) Discussion on - Considerations Regarding the Proposed Town Paleontologist Position -
i) Discussion and Possible Action on - Approving Financials and Check Register
Motion to Approve / Continue until {date} by , Seconded by ,
Lybarger -
Lassen -
Gangola -
Loyd -
Schmuker -
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- Motion to Adjourn 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 Stephanie Burkett at 435-675-3760.