Wellington City Council Minutes
Meeting held September 23, 2026
at Wellington City Office
Located at 102 N 100 W, Wellington, Utah
at 6:00 P.M.
Present: Mayor Jack Clark, Councilman Bill Juber, Councilman Bryan Thayn, Councilmember Kathy Hascall, Councilman Cody Austin
Absent: Councilman Kyle Monson (excused)
City Staff: Fire Chief George Anderson, Julie Kilgrow
Attendees: Refer to sign in sheet
Agenda Item #1 Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call, and Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes
At 6:00 pm, Mayor Clark opened the meeting announcing Councilman Monson was absent. The meeting commenced with the pledge of allegiance. Minutes were approved as follows:
Motion: Councilman Thayn made motion to approve the 5-13-26 minutes. Councilmember Juber second, all approved.
Agenda Item #2 Public Comment Period
No public comments.
Agenda Item #3 Mike Myers purchase of Fiechko property to build small homes
Mr. Meyers is looking at possibly purchasing the property to develop. He is questioning if the city will be willing to look at the utilities. It was discussed different finance options available to Mr. Meyers. The City will be willing to look into funding that may be facilitated by the city that Mr. Meyers would be responsible for. He discussed different improvements for the development in addition to the small homes such as a park and walking path. Part of the property is in the flood zone. He was encouraged to get on the Planning and Zoning agenda to discuss his plans. Councilman Thayn suggested he check into the Lead & Copper project that is underway. He also informed Mr. Meyers that grant cycles are about one (1) year and the next cycle is approaching quickly. The water shares were brought up and the Mayor said if there are meters there then the water shares were already turned in. If more meters are added then additional water shares will me required.
Motion: No motion was necessary.
Agenda Item #4 Jake Hardy- Idea for Police
Mr. Hardy was not present. His idea was presented to put a dummy in a police vehicle. Council will see what the Chief says about that
Motion: No motion was necessary.
Agenda Item #5 Water Project Update- Nicole
The project is complete. There will be some remaining interest that the city can utilize. Nicole will talk to Jesse at Sunrise about possible options for that.
Motion: No motion was necessary.
Agenda Item #6 Secondary Meters Update
There is one (1) meter remaining. The 250 apartments are wanting to abandon their secondary connections. The water shares were discussed and some options that may need to be done with possible using them elsewhere. There were numerous extra meters installed. Councilman Thayn asked if there was anything that can be applied for to recoup the cost.
Motion: No motion was necessary.
Agenda Item #7 New Building Construction Report
The sewer connections are nearing completion. The metal roof decking can be saved so that will bring the cost down. The fire department has been gutted.
Motion: No motion was necessary.
Agenda Item # 8 Emergency Items
None at this time.
Motion: No motion was necessary.
Agenda Item #9 Unfinished Business
The annual convention is October 27-28 there will be no quorum. As a result the October 28 city council meeting
will be cancelled.
Motion: Councilman Austin made motion to cancel the October 28, 2026 Work Meeting and City Council
meeting due to lack of quorum. Councilmember Hascall second, all approved.
Agenda Item #10 Councilmember Reports
The recorder reported that the URS compliance audit is completed and adjustments will be made due to the
results of that audit.
Motion: No motion necessary.
Agenda Item #14 Possible Closed Session to Discuss the Character, Professional Competence, or Physical or Mental Health of an Individual.
Closed session announced at 6:42 pm
Motion: Councilman Thayn motioned to go into a closed session, Councilman Austin second, all approved.
Agenda Item #15 Adjourn
Motion: Councilmember Hascall made a motion to adjourn. Councilman Thayn seconded the motion. All approved.
Meeting adjourned at 7:04pm
Next meeting will be October 14, 2026 at 6:00 P.M. at the Wellington City Hall.
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