Cannonville Town Council Meeting Minutes
January 2025
Cannonvillle town held their regular Monthly Board Meeting Wednesday, January 15, 2025, in
the town Hall. Meeting began at 6:00pm
Public in Attendance: Erik & Hiromi McDonald, Teresa & Geo Thompson, Chelsea & Brayden
Nielson, Brannon Ott, Brandon & Holly Baugh, Marty Rich, Shantel Manning, Jean & Ken Hall,
Mark Nelson, Sherry & Pete Jensen,
Board Members: Stewart Ivie, Melanie Ott (excused), John Morreale, & Alma Fletcher
Agenda as follows:
Pledge: Mayor Bill Scoffield
Prayer: John Morreale
Reading and Approval of Agenda: Mayor Scoffield added three items: Brandon Baugh and
replacing tractor tires. The updated agenda was read and approved by motion. Second by
Stewart Ivie, all were in favor.
Reading and Approval of minutes: November 2024 minutes were approved via text the next
day to include Melanie Ott who was excused.
Mayor's Items -The 2025 meeting scheduled was reviewed and adopted. -The 2025 Conflict of Interest Guidelines were reviewed and adopted -Town Council members and employee duties and responsibilities were read and adopted. -November and December 2024 financials were submitted by Clyde Heath, Treasurer and
reviewed. -The new zoning ordinance has been completed. Thanks to Erik McDonald and his team.
Adoption was postponed for additional study time. -Erik McDonald was thanked, and given a round of applause for his work, including a letter of
appreciation. -The town tractor needs tires and two bids were reviewed. Action to replace the tires was
postponed until spring. Possible solutions were to contract mowing to Garfield Ready Mix
or purchase a used mowing machine. Motion by Alma Fletcher, 2nd by Stewart Ivie, passed. -The chair gave Brandon Baugh, Director, Kodachrome Park the floor to review all things
Promise Rock and the State Park. No movement or decisions have been made. Brandon
shared his vision about any limited development if the state assumed stewardship. Road
access was discussed in response to Alma Fletcher's question.
-The Red Cross folks are looking for a new Bryce Valley Coordinator. The Mayor signed up but
then reported he didn't want to put another new on the town at this point. Red Cross found
somebody in Tropic to replace Marie Jagger. -Pelorus Methods has been asked to help Cannonville automate the business licenses and the
late fee hook for overdue water bills. Clyde Heath is working to implement along with an
improved interface with Zenner, the water monitoring database. -Dumpster placement is okay and is working for the town. -Decorative painting or murals was discussed for the water tanks north of town. No decisions
were made. A council member mentioned it would require a lot of upkeep if they were
painted. -Peter Jensen asked about other mobile phone companies being added to the town cell phone
tower. Investigating. He also expressed concern about exploding targets at the county firing
range across from the RV park. Policy being investigated. -Holly Baugh expressed concern about the impact of the new development being discussed in
the area and that property values, taxes, and opportunities would be adversely affected.
Marty Rich added that it's important to preserve our history and our pioneer heritage. Ken
Hall expressed his frustration, too, saying it's just all about the money.
Planning Commission: John Morreale, head of Cannonville planning commission, has served
over five years and will be stepping down. A search for new folks has begun: Cole Twitchell,
Levi Holm were suggested.
Departmental Reports:
Water: Alma reported the insulation on the Spring House hadn't started, certification tested is
just about complete, and
Fire: Mayor suggested monthly water squirts to ensure equipment is operational. Another
cleanup need in march or April.
Roads: Street signs have been delivered. Will be installed when it warms up.
Parks: Melanie mentioned the park will be decorated the Saturday the 23rd, with movie night
the night of the 29th followed by the Tree Lighting at 5:30pm on the 30th.
Miscellaneous: none
Adjourned: 7:21pm; next meeting February 19th, A motion was proposed and approved to
adjourn by Stewart Ivie, seconded by John Morreale, approved.
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 Tom Shakespeare, Cannonville Town, 435-679-8784.