All present included Mayor Kevin Smith,
Council Member Mike Scott,
Council Member Sharon Gillespie,
Council Member Sharon Barton,
Council Member Dillon Hurt,
and
Council Member Wayne Pennington.
STAFF:
City Manager Chuck Gillette,
City Attorney Bryan Pack,
Director of Finance Cade Visser,
Building and Zoning Administrator Rob Dalley,
Public Works Director and City Engineer Tom Jorgensen,
and
City Recorder Kari D. Jimenez.
EXCUSED: None.
Mayor Kevin Smith acknowledged there was a quorum present. All Council Members were in attendance.
Council Member Sharon Gillespie led the Flag Salute
Council Member Sharon Gillespie gave the Invocation
Council Member Sharon Gillespie referred to agenda item 5)B and disclosed a conflict, indicating that she is on the board of one of the applicants. Mayor Kevin Smith referred to the same agenda item and disclosed a conflict, indicating that he is the CEO of Tuacahn, one of the applicants.
Tanya Wambold was presented with the Angel Award. "Breathe" is an acronym for Bringing Relief Especially At The Home Environment. The Breathe Care Resource Center is a food pantry in Santa Clara that also assists with childcare. They are a valuable community resource. The Breathe Care Resource Center voted to present Tanya Wambold with the award, recognizing individuals for extraordinary services and impact for the community in 2025. The discussion may be accessed at time stamp 00:04:40.
A presentation was provided by representatives of the Washington County Fair regarding the 2026 fair that will be held April 10th through April 18th at Legacy Park in Hurricane. Additional information is available on their website at washcofair.net. The discussion may be accessed at time stamp 00:07:00.
A presentation was provided by a representative of Republic Services regarding property battery disposal. Additional information is available on their website at https://www.republicservices.com/residents/recycling-and-solid-waste/bulbs-and-batteries. The discussion may be accessed at time stamp 00:15:08.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: The applicants were interviewed in depth at a Work Meeting held on Tuesday, January 13th. The City Attorney explained the process. A ballot will be handed out by the City Recorder to the Mayor and City Council members after their discussion. The Mayor and City Council will cast their vote on the ballot and hand it to the City Recorder, who will then read each ballot and tally the votes. There will be a motion on the Resolution and a roll call vote. An "aye" or "yes" vote of the Resolution does not signify who the Mayor and City Council voted for. What the Mayor and City Council are signifying is that that person is duly appointed by the Mayor and City Council to fill that seat and that this process was transparent, thorough, fair and by law. The Mayor and City Council expressed that the City is fortunate to have three (3) stellar candidates and extended their "thank you" to all three (3) candidates. The City Recorder provided the Mayor and City Council members with a ballot, the Mayor and City Council cast their vote by secret ballot, the City Recorder read each ballot and tallied the votes. There were two (2) votes for Shad Johnsen and three (3) votes for Wayne Pennington. The discussion may be accessed at time stamp 00:20:18.
Lance Anderson submittal
Shad Johnsen submittal
Wayne Pennington submittal
Resolution 2026-02R Mid-Term Vacancy Appointment to City Council-remaining Kevin Smith term
MOTION: Council Member Mike Scott moved to approve Resolution No. 2026-02R, a Resolution of Ivins City, Utah, appointing a City Council Member to fill the Mid-Term Vacancy, that member being Wayne Pennington
SECOND: Council Member Sharon Barton
VOTE: The motion carried unanimously.
| Council Member Mike Scott |
AYE |
| Council Member Sharon Gillespie |
AYE |
| Council Member Sharon Barton |
AYE |
| Council Member Dillon Hurt |
AYE |
Roll call vote. The City Council Members were present and voted in favor. The City Recorder gave Wayne Pennington the Oath of Office and he was sworn in as the appointed City Council Member for the Mid-Term Vacancy
Electronic reports are available as attachments to this agenda and verbal reports given by Building and Zoning Administrator Rob Dalley, Public Works Director and City Engineer Tom Jorgensen and Director of Finance Cade Visser, may be accessed at the following time stamps:
Building and Zoning Administrator Rob Dalley: 00:38:14
Public Works Director and City Engineer Tom Jorgensen: 00:39:14
Director of Finance Cade Visser: 01:03:00
A report was provided to the Mayor and City Council. The report provided by Building and Zoning Administrator Rob Dalley may be accessed at time stamp 01:04:14.
Arts Commission Annual Report 2025
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: An Ivins City Arts Commission representative provided an annual report to the Mayor and City Council. A copy of the report is available as an attachment to this agenda. The discussion may be accessed at time stamp 01:16:32.
RAP Tax application - Ivins Inspired
RAP Tax application - Kayenta Arts Foundation
RAP Tax application - Tuacahn
Arts Commission RAP Tax Recommendations
Mayor Kevin Smith and Council Member Sharon Gillespie recused themselves and sat in the audience during this discussion, having disclosed a conflict with this agenda item.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: The Arts Commission provided a written recommendation and explanation for their recommendations, a copy of which is available as an attachment to this agenda. The Arts Commission recommended the following award of funds: Ivins Inspired: $10,000; Kayenta Arts Foundation: $6,005.45 and Tuacahn Center for the Arts: $6,005.45. The City Council agreed with the Arts Commissions recommendations. The discussion may be accessed at time stamp 01:21:40.
MOTION: Council Member Mike Scott moved to approve the Arts Commission’s recommendations for funding $6,005.45 to Kayenta Arts Foundation, $6,005.45 to Tuacahn Center for the Arts and $10,000 to Ivins Inspired
SECOND: Council Member Sharon Barton
VOTE: The motion carried.
| Council Member Mike Scott |
AYE |
| Council Member Sharon Barton |
AYE |
| Council Member Dillon Hurt |
AYE |
| Council Member Wayne Pennington |
ABSTAIN |
| Council Member Sharon Gillespie |
RECUSE |
The Motion may be accessed at time stamp 01:42:06.
Enbridge application for Class V CUP - Gas Regulator Station
Staff Report
Enbridge - PC Minutes re Enbridge CUP 12-16-25
Enbridge revised BDR Conditional Use Narrative
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: The owner and applicant is requesting a gas regulator station to service development. The Planning Commission and Staff have recommended approval. The Mayor and City Council thanked Enbridge Gas for them doing everything the Council asked for as it relates to potential issues. The discussion may be accessed at time stamp 01:45:30.
MOTION: Council Member Sharon Gillespie moved to approve Conditional Use Permit Application for Enbridge Energy Black Desert Gas Regulator Station
SECOND: Council Member Mike Scott
VOTE: The motion carried unanimously.
| Council Member Mike Scott |
AYE |
| Council Member Sharon Gillespie |
AYE |
| Council Member Sharon Barton |
AYE |
| Council Member Dillon Hurt |
AYE |
| Council Member Wayne Pennington |
AYE |
The Motion may be accessed at time stamp 01:48:04.
Budget Prep Schedule FY2027
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: The Director of Finance summarized the Budget Preparation Schedule for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. A copy of the schedule is available as an attachment to this agenda. The discussion may be accessed at time stamp 01:48:42.
MOTION: Council Member Sharon Gillespie moved to approve the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Budget Preparation calendar
SECOND: Council Member Dillon Hurt
VOTE: The motion carried unanimously.
| Council Member Mike Scott |
AYE |
| Council Member Sharon Gillespie |
AYE |
| Council Member Sharon Barton |
AYE |
| Council Member Dillon Hurt |
AYE |
| Council Member Wayne Pennington |
AYE |
The Motion may be accessed at time stamp 01:57:36.
2006 WUI Fire Code
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: House Bill 48 was passed by the Utah Legislature during the 2025 General Session and became law effective January 1, 2026. Its main purpose is to reduce wildfire risk in areas where development meets wildland vegetation, commonly known as the Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI). The law establishes statewide frameworks for risk assessment, mitigation responsibilities, insurance transparency, and building safety in wildland-fire-prone areas. There will be an incentive for existing owners to create defensible space around their property to lower their wildfire risk score or rating. The Mayor and City Council suggested that the City hold a Talk-About with residents sooner rather than later. The Ordinance is a land use ordinance which requires a Public Hearing before the Planning Commission and a Public Hearing before the City Council. The discussion of this agenda item was continued to the next City Council meeting. This discussion may be accessed at time stamp 01:58:02.
Ordinance 2026-03 Purchase Order Limits Adjustment
Ordinance 2026-03 Purchase Order Limits Adjustment - Attachment A
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: The current ordinance was put into place years ago and aligned with the State purchasing limits but the State has increased the purchasing limits substantially and updating this ordinance would align with the State, as well as assist in moving projects along quicker and would be more efficient. The discussion may be accessed at time stamp 02:33:08.
MOTION: Council Member Sharon Gillespie moved to approve Ordinance No. 2026-03, an Ordinance of Ivins City, Utah, amending the Purchasing Policy to adjust limits on purchase amounts for building improvements, public works projects and professional services
SECOND: Council Member Sharon Barton
VOTE: The motion carried unanimously.
| Council Member Mike Scott |
AYE |
| Council Member Sharon Gillespie |
AYE |
| Council Member Sharon Barton |
AYE |
| Council Member Dillon Hurt |
AYE |
| Council Member Wayne Pennington |
AYE |
The Motion may be accessed at time stamp 02:37:16. Roll call vote. All Council Members were present and voted in favor.
2025-24 Ordinance DRAFT Commerical Site Plan Requirements to Include Bike Racks (with changes from city council)
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: Changes were recommended at a prior City Council meeting and this is the finalized Ordinance. The Mayor and City Council made additional changes. The discussion may be accessed at time stamp 02:38:08.
MOTION: Council Member Sharon Gillespie moved to approve Ordinance No. 2025-24, an Ordinance of Ivins City, Utah, amending Section 16.19.102 of the Ivins City Code to require the installation of bike racks in all new commercial developments and make technical changes, with the changes the Council notified referring to bike spaces and not bike racks and as read tonight
SECOND: Council Member Sharon Barton
VOTE: The motion carried unanimously.
| Council Member Mike Scott |
AYE |
| Council Member Sharon Gillespie |
AYE |
| Council Member Sharon Barton |
AYE |
| Council Member Dillon Hurt |
AYE |
| Council Member Wayne Pennington |
AYE |
The Motion may be accessed at time stamp 02:42:52. Roll call vote. All Council Members were present and voted in favor.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: Council Member Sharon Gillespie was nominated as the Mayor Pro Tem for the 2026 calendar year. The discussion may be accessed at time stamp 02:44:00.
MOTION: Council Member Mike Scott moved nominate Sharon Gillespie as Mayor Pro Tem for the 2026 calendar year
SECOND: Council Member Dillon Hurt
VOTE: The motion carried unanimously.
| Council Member Mike Scott |
AYE |
| Council Member Sharon Gillespie |
AYE |
| Council Member Sharon Barton |
AYE |
| Council Member Dillon Hurt |
AYE |
| Council Member Wayne Pennington |
AYE |
The Motion may be accessed at time stamp 02:44:02.
Open Meeting Presentation
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: A training presentation was provided by City Attorney Bryan Pack regarding Utah Open and Public Meetings. A copy of the presentation is available as an attachment to this agenda and the discussion may be accessed at time stamp 02:46:18.