August 2026 Council Meeting - Revision 1
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General Information
- Government Type
- Municipality
- Entity
- Big Water
- Public Body
- Big Water City Council
Notice Information
- Notice Title
- August 2026 Council Meeting
- Notice Type(s)
- Notice, Meeting
- Event Start Date & Time
- August 19, 2026 07:00 PM
- Description/Agenda
- 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.
- Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation
- N/A
Meeting Information
- Meeting Location
-
60 N Aaron Burr
Big Water, UT 84741
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- Abigail Palsgrove
- Contact Email
- bigwaterclerk@gmailc.om
Notice Posting Details
- Notice Posted On
- August 13, 2026 01:21 PM
- Notice Last Edited On
- August 19, 2026 09:21 AM
Download Attachments
| File Name | Category | Date Added |
|---|---|---|
| 2026_08_19 Council Meeting Agenda - Numbered.pdf | Public Information Handout | 2026/08/13 01:21 PM |
| 2026_08_19 Council Meeting Packet - Numbered.pdf | Public Information Handout | 2026/08/13 01:21 PM |
Board/Committee Contacts
| Member | Phone | |
|---|---|---|
| Jennie Lassen | bigwaterofficials@gmail.com | N/A |
| David Schmuker | dwschmuker@gmail.com | N/A |
| Jim Loyd | htoad@vcn.com | N/A |
| Mark Gangola | it@bigwaterut.gov | N/A |
| Jim Lybarger | jimlybargerbigwatertc@gmail.com | N/A |