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Council Meeting April 9, 2026
MINUTES OF THE
City Council Meeting for the City of Menan held April 9, 2026.
Presiding: Mayor Nathan Bronson
Present: Nathan Bronson, Ben Smith, Danielle Andrew, Victor Cammans, Bryce Clark, Matt Walker, Kris Meek,
Allyson Pettingill, Art & Shannon da Rosa, Don Hawks, Milton Ollerton, and Noel Raymond.
INCOME: April 9, 2026 to May 14, 2026:
Sewer Payroll
3448.47
Garbage Payroll
124.76
Motor Vehicle Fines
Mar. 2026 Prop Taxes
Mar. Temp tax override
Town Hall Rental
200.00
2ND QRTR State Liquor Dist 2026
5927.00
2nd QRTR State Hwy Dist 2026
9490.83
2nd QRTR State Rev. Sharing 2026
18626.90
General Fund Money Market Interest
5.18
General Fund Collateralized Money Market Interest
6.52
Sewer Fund Money Market Interest
1.97
Sewer Fund Collateralized Money Market Interest
1.36
Garbage Fund Money Market Interest
2.04
LGIP State Pool
2.53
TOTAL
$37,837.56
Income from Sewer Account May: $ 24,951.04
Income from Garbage Account May: $ 4,071.00
Meeting called to order at 7:00 pm.
Meeting starts with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Bronson offers the Prayer.
Welcome: Mayor Bronson welcomes everyone in attendance and he would like to recognize the prayers that
have been offered by the community on behalf of the city and its leaders and offers thanks to the citizens for their
cares and concerns.
Victor Cammans made a motion to move the Law Enforcement Report until after the Public Discussion as
the representative for the Sheriff’s Office isn’t present yet. Danielle Andrew seconded the motion. Motion
carried.
Discussion of County Building Permit Contract-Action: Milton passes out the changes in the current contract
and the information proposed. He explains that the County is currently in the process of getting inspectors,
whether it is having the current inspectors certify or contracting with professionals to do the inspections, so all the
inspections would be done through them. This would include all of the electrical, plumbing, and HVAC that used
to be done through the state. There is discussion of this. There is discussion of the city needing to adopt an
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ordinance to allow this in the city code. There is discussion of this. There is discussion of needing a Public
Hearing to discuss and pass the ordinance. There is discussion of the Council liking the idea. There is
discussion of the county contracting with contractors to do the inspections.
P&Z Update: Noel states that the P&Z discussed the city rights of way and the need for permits for those working
in them, as per a request from Matt. They also discussed a need for a permit to accompany the hooking into the
sewer, also as a request from Matt. There is discussion of both issues. There is agreement on the need for both,
permits, but it is decided this is not the P&Z’s responsibility. This is an issue to take to the Council. There is
discussion of the sewer fees and impact fees. The commission then proceeded to finish the go through of the
rough draft of the Comprehensive Plan. They discussed the next steps in the process of finishing the Comp Plan.
Public Works Director Update: Matt states that he is just getting everything started for the year, the employees
are coming back. He states he is messing around with the aeration system at the lagoons and he got one running
again. There is discussion of this. He states that he hasn’t been able to make it over to Rupert to look at the
aerators with Husk yet. He states that at present, the main issue is with the compressors. There is discussion of
this. There is discussion of equipment and what some possible purchases may be. Bryce states that there is a
pretty bad smell to the sewer from his house. There is discussion of this. There is discussion of the poor aeration
causing the smell.
Treasurers Report-Action: There is discussion of the financials provided. There is discussion of the roads and
starting that spending. There is discussion of the delinquent sewer accounts.
Public Discussion: Art da Rosa introduces himself as a candidate for one of the County Commissioner seats.
He gives his background and why he is the best candidate for the job. There is discussion and the Council thanks
Mr. da Rosa for coming out and talking to them. Milton states that there is an ITD meeting on Wednesday, May
15, at 9:00 am at the Rigby ITD office if anyone is interested in going. There is discussion of this. Don asks when
the water will be in the canal. Matt states that it probably wont be until after May 15th. There is discussion of
watching for mosquitos as there seem to be some out already due to the mild winter.
Discussion of Possible Changes to City Code Ordinance 5-1-8(b) Regarding Disconnection Fees For
Sewer Service Prior to Public Hearing: There is discussion of the process to make the change as the wording
change is not prepared for the Hearing. There is discussion of changing the wording to something that states the
charge is the amount to place the valve. Kris states it needs to be more defined. There is discussion of man
hours and equipment and the hours for that equipment. There is discussion of how much an hour for man hours.
There is a discussion of adding the fee to the Fee Schedule. There is discussion of how to add the penalty.
There is discussion of needing to discuss what is wanted and then pass the ordinance at the next meeting when
the wording is finalized and the ordinance is ready. There is discussion of the hourly cost to place a valve, for
machinery and operator. There is discussion of modifying wording to shut off installation. There is discussion of
what to name it on the fee schedule. Kris would like it to read Sewer Valve Shut Off Installation Labor, $200 per
hour. There is discussion of having a short Special Meeting to just pass the ordinance. It is decided to have the
special meeting at 6:45 pm on Wed., May 15, 2026.
Mayor Bronson explains how the Public Hearing will proceed. He states that those wishing to make statements
must be signed up on the provided sheets. Those wishing to speak will have 5 minutes. After the public
comments, the Council will answer any questions brought up by those making the comments.
Enter Public Hearing for the Possible Changes to City Code Ordinance 5-1-8(b) Regarding Disconnection
Fees for Sewer Service at 8:09 pm.-Action
Mayor Bronson asks if any present who would like to speak that are Neutral.
Don Hawkes: Don states that he is Neutral and For. He states that he would recommend putting something in
regarding there may be an increase if a complication arises. He states that there should be something if there
ends up being an unforeseen problem that could cost the City more. He states there should be something that
protects the City for added costs. He then states that he thinks it is very important to let everyone know what is
going on.
The previous Comments go toward For as well.
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Mayor Bronson asks if anyone would like to speak Against the proposed changes. No one speaks.
Exit Public Hearing at 8:14 pm.
Discussion and Decision Regarding the Possible Changes to City Code 5-1-8(b) Regarding Disconnection
Fees for Sewer Service-Action: There is no discussion as the issue will be voted on at the Special Meeting on
May 15, 2026.
Discussion of City Clean up Day-Action: There is discussion of the Clean up usually held the second or third
Saturday of May. There is discussion of May 9th. There is discussion of the volunteer schedule for the day. It is
decided who will man the clean up at what times. There is discussion of getting the information to Jori to put out
on the Facebook pages. There is discussion of contacting PSI for the dumpsters and Matt will go out and collect
the yard debris in the week or two before and after.
Discussion of Grand Marshall for the 4th of July-Action: There is discussion of the 4th of July committee
wanting a list of names to be considered for the Grand Marshall. There are a few names discussed. The Council
will send a name to the committee.
Review of Assignments from Last Meeting-Action: There are no assignments to review.
Public Discussion: Don Hawkes states that he thinks the Grand Marshall should be the oldest one and the one
that serves the community. There is discussion of this and a few other names.
Mayor’s Thoughts: Mayor Bronson states that everyone is invited to the town band dance the next day to
celebrate his birthday. He also states that the Farmers Market is starting up again. There is discussion of this.
He asks about the City Walk and if it should continue. There is discussion of this. He states he will talk to
Stephanie to keep it going.
Updates from Civilize Engineering-Action: Husk states that he still needs to get with Matt and go to Rupert to
look at the aerators. He states that he is still working on applications for grants and that there is a holding pattern
in the sewer while we wait to hear back.
Bills-Action: There is discussion of the bills from last month.
Victor Cammans made a motion to accept and pay the bills. Danielle Andrew seconded the motion.
Motion passed
Minutes: There is discussion of the minutes from last meeting.
Victor Cammans made a motion to accept the minutes from the March 12, 2026 meeting. Ben Smith
seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Ben Smith made a motion to adjourn. Victor Cammans seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Council Meeting ended at 8:36 pm.
______________________________
Allyson Pettingill,
City Clerk/Treasurer
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