City of Myton

The Myton City Council, acting as the Board of Municipal Canvassers, officially canvassed and certified the results of the Municipal Primary Election. The certified results have been posted publicly and will remain available at the City Office, on the City website, and on the official public noticeboard.

The council held a public hearing to discuss opening and amending the 2024-2025 budget due to unexpected expenses and repairs. They discussed a program for county fire departments to chase fires in other states to potentially bring extra income to the city. The council also discussed which bank Myton City should use, opting for Mountain America Credit Union. They approved a resolution for taxable water revenue bonds for a water project on Main Street. Updates were given on ordinance changes, the park project, sewer lagoon project, fire truck repairs, and the water line project. The council held closed executive sessions to discuss pending litigation, water rights, and personnel matters.

The council meeting addressed several key issues. A discrepancy in water connection costs was resolved, with a decision to charge a reduced fee and refund the difference. A community newsletter was reviewed for content and distribution. The council approved Myton City's financial policies and procedures, a simplified version of flood plain ordinances and permitting processes, and the purchase of testing equipment for the fire department. Discussions also included the Myton Daze theme, the city's bank account, a lead and copper grant update, and the Open and Public Meeting Act training. An executive session was held to discuss pending litigation and personnel matters. Finally, a fire department application was approved.

The Myton City Council will hold a public hearing to open and amend the 2024-2025 budget. Individuals needing special accommodations should notify Carrie Boren at least three days prior to the hearing.

The council held public hearings regarding the city fee schedule, specifically addressing discrepancies between the policy and fee schedule for water meter reconnection fees and utility deposit fees. Discussion also included commercial garbage can billing issues. A public hearing for opening and amending the 2024-2025 budget was postponed due to incomplete figures. The meeting included discussion and action on amending the Myton City fee schedule, appointing Shelly Fenn to the MCHA board, and accepting the 2024 year-end audit. A Main Street project update was provided, along with a discussion on cemetery ordinance 96.07. A fraud risk assessment was accepted, and departmental reports were given. Executive sessions were held to discuss pending litigation and the character of an individual. The council approved the hiring of Sam Davis as a full-time employee.