BIG WATER MUNICIPAL TOWN COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Wednesday September 16, 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 - AN ORDINANCE OF BIG WATER MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, KANE COUNTY, UTAH, 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.
MEETING
CALL TO ORDER- at
1. ROLL CALL -
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE -
3. STATEMENT OF CONFLICT -
4. APPROVAL OF AUGUST MEETING MINUTES -
5. MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND DEPARTMENT REPORTS
- Mayor:
- Council:
o GCSSD; Jennie Lassen:
o Public Safety; Jim Lybarger:
- Fire Chief; Cameron Westenskow:
- Marshal; Russ Johnson:
- Planning & Zoning Administrator; Denise Wood:
- Recreation Enhancement Rep:
- Treasurer: Peggy Short:
6. CITIZEN COMMENTS -
7. OLD BUSINESS -
a) Discussion and Possible Action 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.
Motion to Adopt / Continue until {date} by , Seconded by ,
Lybarger -
Lassen -
Gangola -
Loyd -
Schmuker -
b) Discussion and Possible Action on - Creating a Paleontology Advisory position.
Motion to- , Seconded by ,
Lybarger -
Lassen -
Gangola -
Loyd -
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 -
8. NEW BUSINESS
a) Discussion and Possible Action on - Resolution 2026-20 - A Resolution Of The Town Council Of Big Water Municipal Corporation, Kane County, Utah, Assigning Official Street Names To Certain Unnamed Public Roadways Within The Town Of Big Water
Motion to Adopt / Continue until {date} by , Seconded by ,
Lybarger -
Lassen -
Gangola -
Loyd -
Schmuker -
b) Discussion and Schedule a Public Hearing - on Amending Ordinance 12-2025 to Add a line for Deputy Fire Chief with the appropriate pay range if Council chooses to move forward on the Fire Chief's Proposal.
Motion to Schedule / Continue until {date} by , Seconded by ,
Lybarger -
Lassen -
Gangola -
Loyd -
Schmuker -
c) Discussion and Action on - Drafting Language for Vendor Use Permits
Motion to - , Seconded by ,
Lybarger -
Lassen -
Gangola -
Loyd -
Schmuker -
d) 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 Abby Palsgrove at 435-675-3760.