Ephraim public meetings in 2024

Library Board

The Ephraim Public Library Board meeting scheduled for December 17, 2024 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for Tuesday, January 21, 2025. This agenda contains only this cancellation notice and no items for discussion or action.

• Cancellation of the December 17, 2024 Library Board meeting

Cemetery Board

The Ephraim Cemetery Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss items related to Park Cemetery, including permanent flag posts and lighting on flags, and will consider a recommendation for a new board member to the City Council. The board will also approve minutes from October 9, 2024, and receive a sexton report. No financial or ordinance items are on the agenda.

• Discussion of permanent flag posts at Park Cemetery
• Recommendation of new board member for City Council consideration
• Discussion of lighting on flags at Park Cemetery
• Approval of minutes from October 9, 2024
• Sexton report

RAP Tax Committee

The Recreation, Arts, and Parks (RAP) Tax Committee will review grant reports and new applications. The committee will discuss and approve recommendations for the disbursement of RAP tax funds to be sent to the Ephraim City Council.

• Review of $1,300 grant for Ephraim City Library summer reading program
• Review of $12,000 grant for ten picnic tables at Family Park
• Discussion of fund applications from Ephraim City Recreation
• Discussion of fund applications from Ephraim Public Library

Library Board

The Ephraim Public Library Board will meet to discuss updating bylaws regarding board vacancies and re-elections. The board is also scheduled to vote on a patron policy and discuss winter hours.

• Vote to approve Patron Policy
• Update to Bylaws Article VII (re-electing board members) and Article V (filling vacancies)
• Discussion of Background Check Policy per HB0 284
• Proposed change of winter hours
• Planning 2025 meeting calendar

Recreation Board

The Ephraim Recreation Board will hold a regular meeting on November 12, 2024. Agenda items include a director's report on a flag football survey, discussion of basketball program adjustments (all-girls teams and a boys league), and planning for the Christmas Light Parade including a drone show. The board will also receive updates on the skatepark bowl, trail project, and pickleball courts, with funding of $250,000 CDBG, $200,000 LWCF, and over $100,000 RAP.

• Flag Football Survey results from Director Jordan Howe
• Basketball: establish 2 all-girls teams for 1st/2nd grade and a 3rd/4th grade boys Ephraim-only league, plus discuss basketball tournament
• Christmas Light Parade discussed with possible drone show
• Skatepark bowl update
• Pickleball Courts: CDBG $250,000, LWCF $200,000, RAP $100,000+

Cemetery Board

The November 13, 2024 meeting of the Ephraim City Cemetery Board has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for December 11, 2024 at 10:00 AM at Ephraim City Hall.

Airport Board

The Ephraim/Manti Airport Board will hold a regular meeting on October 15, 2024. The agenda includes approval of minutes from three prior meetings and discussion items such as the Airport Authority, a safety meeting for maintenance staff, the Airport Capital Improvement Plan, Papi Light repair, a fly-in after-action report, and tractor storage. No major financial or policy decisions are on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from March 28, July 18, and August 13, 2024
• Discussion of Airport Authority
• Safety meeting for Airport Maintenance Staff
• Airport Capital Improvement Plan discussion
• Papi Light repair and fly-in after-action report

Library Board

The Ephraim Public Library Board will meet to elect board officers and welcome new members. Director Michael Thompson will report on recent library conferences and the new city website. The board will also review a background check policy required by HB0284 and discuss patron policy.

• Election of board officers
• Welcome of new board members
• Background Check Policy per HB0284
• Review of Patron Policy
• Library updates: Directors Summit and State Library meeting recaps

Cemetery Board

The Ephraim City Cemetery Board will discuss an exception for spaces M_43_7 and M_43_6 requested by Mr. and Mrs. Mack, review plans for Veterans Day flags, and receive an overview of the CIMS program for veterans. The board also has an unfilled board member vacancy to address. The meeting includes approval of minutes from June and July, a sexton report, and public comment.

• Exception request for cemetery spaces M_43_7 and M_43_6 from Mr. and Mrs. Mack
• Discussion of Veterans Day Flags
• Overview of the CIMS program related to veterans
• Unfilled board member vacancy
• Approval of minutes from June 12 and July 10, 2024

Recreation Board

The Ephraim Recreation Board will review results from the fall soccer survey (33 of 172 responses) and hear a director's report on college hires and gym schedules. Members will discuss ongoing programs (volleyball, flag football, tumbling, pickleball, cross country) and upcoming offerings including Jr. Jazz Basketball, a new high school boys 3v3 basketball league, and a 5v5 Turkey bowl. Updates will be provided on community events (Fall Festival, Nightmare on Main Street, Lego Derby) and current projects (skatepark, trail project, pickleball courts).

• Fall soccer survey results reviewed (33 of 172 responses)
• New high school boys 3v3 basketball league proposed (first Thursday of December through Jan 23)
• New 5v5 Turkey bowl scheduled for November 29th
• Community events: Fall Festival (Oct 19), Nightmare on Main Street (Oct 25), Lego Derby (Nov 9)
• Project updates: skatepark, trail project, pickleball courts

Airport Board

The Ephraim/Manti Airport Board regular meeting scheduled for September 19, 2024, was canceled. The agenda had included approval of prior meeting minutes, a fly-in wrap-up discussion, and a draft RFP and letter to the City Council regarding Airport Board Authority.

• Approval of March 28, 2024 minutes
• Approval of July 18, 2024 minutes
• Fly-in wrap up discussion
• Draft RFP and Letter to City Council regarding Airport Board Authority
• Airport Manager Report

Library Board

The Ephraim Public Library board meeting scheduled for September 17, 2024, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for October.

Utilities Board

The Ephraim City Utilities Board will hold a regular meeting with a presentation on natural gas generation as the main business item. Other agenda items include approval of July 11, 2024 minutes, public comment, and board and staff reports.

• Presentation on natural gas generation

Cemetery Board

The Ephraim City Cemetery Board meeting scheduled for September 11, 2024 has been canceled. The next regular meeting will be held on October 9, 2024 at 10:00 AM at Ephraim City Hall.

• September 11, 2024 meeting canceled
• Next meeting: October 9, 2024 at 10:00 AM at Ephraim City Hall, 5 South Main, Ephraim, UT

Recreation Board

The Ephraim City Recreation Board will hold a regular meeting on September 11, 2024 at 8:00 PM at City Hall. Agenda items include discussion of Niche Academy training videos cost reduction, gym reservation season, program updates (volleyball, flag football, pickleball), community events (Fly-In), and project updates including skatepark bowl design and Active People Healthy Utah grant. The board will also approve previous minutes and hear public comment.

• Discussion of Niche Academy training video subscription cost reduction from $1,400/year to $743/year and whether it is still worth it
• Gym reservations open season
• Update on skatepark bowl conceptual design meeting this Friday
• Active People Healthy Utah grant ($15,000)
• Programs: volleyball starts Sep 18, flag football Sep 23, pickleball Thursday evenings

Library Board

The Ephraim Public Library Board will hold a special meeting to vote on amending its by-laws and to review applications for board membership. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and action items. This is a procedural meeting with no financial decisions or public hearings listed.

• Amendment of Library Board By-Laws
• Review of Library Board Applicants
• Approval of minutes from prior meeting

Library Board

The Ephraim Public Library Board will meet on August 27, 2024, at 5:30 PM. The agenda includes a review of House Bill 29 and discussion of the library's posture on banned books for Utah schools. The board will also accept the resignation of Board Chairperson Dana Bagnall and discuss the selection process for a new chair. Additionally, the library director will present a quarterly statistics review and a proposed code of conduct.

• Review of House Bill 29 and discussion of Ephraim Public Library posture on banned books
• Resignation of Board Chairperson Dana Bagnall and next steps for selection process
• Library Director Michael Thompson's quarterly statistics review (including Ephraim Checkout Total)
• Proposed draft of the Code of Conduct
• Public input period and approval of prior meeting minutes

Housing Authority

The Ephraim Housing Authority Board will meet to approve previous meeting minutes, discuss with the city manager, appoint a board chairman, and explore possible directions to assist low-moderate income families. No financial amounts or specific project names are on the agenda.

• Approve minutes from May 29, 2024
• Discussion with the city manager
• Appoint a chairman of the board
• Discuss possible directions to help low-moderate income families

Recreation Board

The Recreation Board is discussing several high-cost facility needs and reviewing registration numbers for fall sports. The meeting also includes updates on current projects and community events.

• Discussion of Rec Center estimated at $5-10 million
• Pickleball Courts estimated at $150,000-$200,000
• New Family Park Playground estimated at $100,000
• Disc Golf Course Improvements estimated at $5,000-$10,000
• Active People Healthy Utah project at $15,000

Airport Board

The Ephraim/Manti Airport Board will meet to discuss commercial hangar use fees and a fly-in event. The board will also review meeting minutes from June and July 2024.

• Commercial hangar use fees
• Fly-in discussion
• Approval of June 20, 2024 minutes
• Approval of July 18, 2024 minutes

Airport Board

The Ephraim/Manti Airport Board will hold a regular meeting with no formal business actions listed. Board members will discuss a fly-in event and a part-time employee position for the Airport Board Authority. The airport manager will provide updates on a payment terminal for fuel and new reels/hoses for fuel. The meeting is mostly procedural with no votes or decisions scheduled.

• Fly-in discussion
• Part-time employee for Airport Board Authority
• Payment terminal for fuel update
• Update on new reels and hoses for fuel

Library Board

The July 2024 board meeting for the Ephraim Public Library has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for August 2024.

Utilities Board

The Ephraim Utilities Board will meet on July 11, 2024. The agenda includes a review of a net metering draft and discussion regarding the Skyline Assisted Living water bill.

• Review of net metering draft
• Skyline Assisted Living water bill
• Approval of April 11, 2024 minutes

Library Board

The Ephraim Public Library Board will review proposed library fee changes and follow up on a code of conduct discussion. The board will also discuss strategic plan items regarding senior community services and early childhood literacy. Director Michael Thompson will present library statistics from July 2023 through April 2024.

• Proposed library fee changes
• Code of conduct follow-up discussion
• Strategic plan review for seniors and early childhood literacy
• Review of library statistics (July 2023–April 2024)

Airport Board

The Ephraim/Manti Airport Board will meet to receive an update on the fuel payment terminal and discuss a potential fly-in. No business or action items are scheduled for this meeting.

• Update on payment terminal for fuel
• Discussion regarding a fly-in

RAP Tax Committee

The committee will review reports from previous grantees and evaluate new applications for recreation, arts, and parks. Following discussion, the committee will provide recommendations to the Ephraim City Council regarding the disbursement of RAP Tax funds.

• Review of reports from Ability First, Ephraim Library, Granary Arts, and Ephraim City Rec
• Presentation of arts applications including Ephraim City Library, Granary Arts, Tyce Walker, and Ephraim City Events
• Presentation of recreation and parks applications for Ephraim City Recreation and Public Works
• Recommendations to Ephraim City Council for RAP Tax fund disbursement

Cemetery Board

The Ephraim City Cemetery Board is meeting to plan for the 2025 Memorial Day Program. The agenda also includes discussing updated flag plaque purchases and receiving a report from the sexton.

• 2025 Memorial Day Program discussion
• Updated flag plaque purchases
• Sexton report

Recreation Board

The Ephraim Recreation Board will review recent community events and discuss upcoming seasonal programs like fall soccer and adult volleyball. The board will also receive updates on the skatepark, pickleball with Snow College, and the $15,000 Active People Healthy Utah project.

• $15,000 Active People Healthy Utah project update
• R.A.P tax discussion
• Skatepark project update
• Pickleball collaboration with Snow College
• Review of sportsites pros and cons

Housing Authority

The Ephraim City Housing Authority is meeting to approve prior minutes, brief new board members, appoint a chairman, and discuss possible directions to help low-moderate income families. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the main substantive item being the discussion on family assistance.

• Approve minutes from 4/23/2024
• Brief new board members on housing authority mission
• Appoint a chairman of the board
• Discuss possible direction to help low-moderate income families

Library Board

The Ephraim Public Library Board is holding its monthly meeting on May 21, 2024, at 5:30 PM at 30 South Main Street. The agenda includes the director's report, a code of conduct follow-up discussion, and a strategic plan review. The meeting was postponed from its original date.

• Director's report on collection development, materials acquisition, and statistics for July 2023-April 2024
• Code of conduct follow-up: author selection, partner library templates, addendum on weapons and civil dialogue
• Strategic plan review: senior community and early childhood literacy support for Athenian Academy
• Monthly board calendar discussion
• Action items review

Airport Board

The Ephraim/Manti Airport Board is holding a regular meeting on May 16, 2024, at the Pilots Lounge (500 W Airport Rd). The board will consider Airport Board Member applications and receive updates on board authority, gate key codes, paving, fuel hose replacement, and a fuel payment terminal. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda beyond the applications item.

• Airport Board Member applications
• Gate key codes update
• Paving update
• Fuel hose replacement update
• Fuel payment terminal update

Cemetery Board

The Ephraim City Cemetery Board is meeting to discuss routine business, including approving minutes from April 10, planning the Memorial Day program, organizing a Pioneer Cemetery clean-up day on May 18, and reviewing the veterans list and flag display dates. The agenda is mostly procedural with no major decisions or financial items listed.

• Memorial Day Program planning
• Pioneer Cemetery Clean-Up Day on May 18, 8am-12pm
• Veterans List review
• Flags display from May 22 to May 29
• Sexton report and public comment

Airport Board

The Manti/Ephraim Airport Board's regular meeting scheduled for April 25, 2024, was not held because a quorum was not present. The agenda had included approval of March minutes, board member applications, and an airport manager report on gate codes, paving closures, and fuel hose replacement.

• Meeting cancelled due to no quorum
• Approval of March 28, 2024 minutes (not acted on)
• Airport Board member applications (not acted on)
• Airport manager report items: gate tech key codes, paving closure dates, fuel hose replacement update

Housing Authority

The Ephraim Housing Authority Board is meeting to approve minutes from a prior meeting, review submissions for ECHA commissioners, and discuss the agency's plan and budget for 2024-2025. The board may also vote to enter closed session as permitted by Utah law. The meeting is open to the public with ADA accommodations available upon request.

• Approve minutes from 2/27/2024
• Review submissions for ECHA commissioners
• Discuss ECHA plan and budget for 2024-2025
• Possible closed session per Utah Code 52-4-5

Library Board

The Ephraim Library Board is meeting to discuss and potentially vote on several items, including a staffing policy amendment to include paid or unpaid interns, a code of conduct follow-up, and a strategic plan review. The board will also review the annual board calendar and may enter closed session per Utah law. Public input is invited.

• Staffing Policy Amendment to include paid or unpaid interns under the 2-person staffing rule during open hours
• Code of Conduct follow-up discussion
• Strategic Plan review discussion
• Annual Board Calendar discussion
• Vote to approve minutes from last meeting

Utilities Board

The Ephraim City Utilities Board is holding a regular meeting on April 11, 2024, at 6:00 PM. The main business item is a draft review of a net metering agreement. The board will also approve minutes from the February 8, 2024 meeting and hear public comment and reports.

• Draft review of net metering agreement
• Approval of February 8, 2024 meeting minutes
• Public comment period
• Board and staff member reports

Cemetery Board

The Ephraim Cemetery Board is meeting to approve minutes from March 13, discuss the Memorial Day program, and review a draft of the board's by-laws. The sexton will give a report, followed by old business, public comment, and board member reports. The meeting is routine business with no major financial or zoning decisions on the agenda.

• Review draft of by-laws
• Memorial Day program discussion
• Approval of minutes from 03/13/24
• Sexton report
• Public comment period

Recreation Board

The Ephraim City Recreation Board is holding its regular meeting to discuss recreation business, including a possible recreation app, a deadline policy or late fee, and updates on sports programs. The board will also hear the director's report, discuss community events, and review current projects like the skatepark and a $15,000 Active People Healthy Utah grant.

• Recreation App discussion
• Deadline Policy/ Late fee consideration
• Sports Coordinator interviews on April 26th
• Adult volleyball cancelled; baseball/softball teams set; soccer has two weeks left
• Skatepark lights and bowl update; Active People Healthy Utah $15,000 grant

Recreation Board

The Ephraim City Recreation Board is holding its regular meeting to discuss recreation programs, community events, and current projects. Items include a recreation app, a deadline policy with possible late fees, and updates on the skatepark, a $15,000 Active People Healthy Utah grant, and pickleball with Snow College. The board will also hear a director's report and take public comment.

• Recreation app discussion
• Deadline policy and possible late fee
• Active People Healthy Utah grant ($15,000)
• Skatepark lights and bowl update
• Pickleball with Snow College

Airport Board

The Ephraim/Manti Airport Board will hold a regular meeting on March 28, 2024, at the Pilots Lounge, 500 W Airport Rd. The board will continue discussions on land expansion, board authority, and whether the airport manager should be part-time or full-time, and will also consider gage access technology, board member replacement, and confirmation of the 4:45 PM meeting time. They will also hear reports on the UAOA Conference and a discussion on unleaded fuel.

• Continue discussion on land expansion
• Continue discussion on Airport Board Authority
• Part time vs. full time airport manager
• Gage access technology
• Discussion regarding unleaded fuel

Library Board

The Ephraim Public Library Board is meeting to review and vote on the previous meeting's minutes, hear public input, and receive the library director's report. The board will discuss a proposed staffing policy requiring two staff members during open hours, adjustments to library fines and circulation policies, a donation from Jerry Dahl, and feedback on subscription apps. They will also discuss the annual board calendar and may take action on these items.

• Proposed staffing policy requiring 2 persons on staff during open hours
• Proposed adjustment of library fines, fees, and circulation policies to align with Manti and Mt. Pleasant
• Jerry Dahl donation and plan for the collection
• Board feedback on subscription apps Bookflix and Scholastic Teachables
• Annual Board Calendar discussion

Recreation Board

The Ephraim City Recreation Board is holding its regular meeting to discuss current recreation programs, community events, and project updates. The board will hear the director's report, review program statuses, and receive updates on projects including the skatepark and several grants. Public comment and board member updates are also on the agenda.

• Basketball end of season surveys, deadlines, and jerseys
• Soccer and spring volleyball underway; track & field, adult volleyball, baseball/softball registration open
• Golden Goose Egg Hunt on March 30th; Kid's Fun Zone Thursdays 10:00-12:00pm
• Skatepark lights and bowl update; UORG grant $200,000; Active People Healthy Utah $15,000; Sorensen Legacy Foundation $50,000
• Next meeting scheduled for April 10th at 8:00 p.m.

Cemetery Board

The Ephraim City Cemetery Board is meeting to approve prior meeting minutes, discuss the Memorial Day program, and review a draft of the board's by-laws. The agenda also includes a sexton report, old business, public comment, and board member reports. The meeting is scheduled for March 13, 2024, at 10:00 AM at 5 S. Main St., Ephraim, UT.

• Approval of minutes from 12/13/2023 and 2/14/2024 meetings
• Discussion of Memorial Day program
• Review of draft by-laws
• Sexton report
• Public comment period

Housing Authority

The Ephraim City Housing Authority is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, reviewing a property boundary adjustment, and getting updates on properties. They will also discuss a proposal to the city council, committee changes, and review the budget and balance sheet. The meeting may include a closed session as allowed by state law.

• Approve minutes from 6/7/2022
• Review property boundary adjustment (Vivian Kunz)
• Update on Katherine Anderson property
• Report on proposal to Ephraim City Council
• Review budget and balance sheet

Library Board

The Ephraim Public Library Board will meet to approve prior minutes, receive public input, and undergo mandatory open meeting training. The library director will report on staffing, hours, programming, financial procedures, fines, and a possible expansion or renovation. The board will also discuss its annual calendar and may vote on action items.

• Mandatory open meeting training for board members
• Update on staffing and library hours
• Update on policy requiring 2 staff on duty during open hours
• Update on financial accountability and till reporting procedure
• Discussion of library expansion or renovation

Airport Board

The Ephraim/Manti Airport Board will hold a regular meeting on February 15, 2024, at the Pilots Lounge, 500 W Airport Rd, Ephraim, UT. The board will approve the January 18, 2024 minutes, continue discussions on land expansion and airport board authority, and consider attendees for the UAOA conference. The agenda also includes board member comments and an airport manager report.

• Approval of January 18, 2024 meeting minutes
• Continue discussion on land expansion
• Continue discussion on airport board authority
• UAOA conference attendees

Cemetery Board

The Ephraim Cemetery Board is holding a regular meeting to approve prior minutes, receive the sexton's report, and discuss agenda items including OPMA training and a speaker for the Memorial Day program. Public comment and board member reports are also scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from December 13, 2023
• Discussion of OPMA training
• Discussion of Memorial Day Program speaker
• Sexton report

Recreation Board

The Ephraim City Recreation Board is holding its regular meeting to discuss ongoing programs, community events, and project updates. The board will hear the director's report on an RFP, a Snow College deal, and adult programming ideas, and will review registrations for soccer, track and field, adult volleyball, and baseball/softball. Updates will be given on the skatepark, a $200,000 UORG grant, and a $15,000 Active People Healthy Utah grant. Public comment is scheduled.

• Director's report includes RFP being sent out, Snow College deal, and adult programming ideas
• Soccer registration open but lower than expected
• Track & Field registration open, led by Charity Peterson
• Skatepark update: lights and bowl
• UORG grant of $200,000 and Active People Healthy Utah grant of $15,000

Utilities Board

The Ephraim City Utilities Board will hold a regular meeting to review business items. The board is scheduled to discuss a net metering agreement and bulk water rates.

• Net metering agreement discussion and review
• Bulk water rates discussion
• Approval of September 14, 2023 minutes

Airport Board

The Manti/Ephraim Airport Board will discuss land expansion plans and the potential formation of an Airport Board Authority. The board will also review an airport expansion plan for inclusion in the Airport Master plan and discuss staffing options.

• Discussion regarding land expansion and potential part-time employee options
• Discussion on the formation of an Airport Board Authority
• Review of airport expansion plan for the Airport Master plan
• Review of code changes for gates and the pilots lounge
• Approval of December 14, 2023, minutes

Library Board

The Ephraim Public Library Board is meeting to approve minutes, welcome new Library Director Michael Thompson, hear his report on staffing and programming, and discuss revised library hours. The board will also review items from a December staff meeting and set its annual calendar. The agenda is routine business with no major budget or construction items.

• Official welcome of Library Director Michael Thompson
• Library Director report on staff interviews, new hire update, volunteer hours, programming
• Discussion of revised library hours
• Review of December 7, 2023 staff meeting items: till, cameras, library culture
• Annual board calendar discussion

Recreation Board

The Ephraim City Recreation Board is holding its regular meeting to discuss and decide on several items, including a potential deal with Snow College, a possible ban on cooking in the Community Center, and grant applications. The board will also receive updates on programs, community events, and the skatepark project.

• Discussion of Snow College deal
• Consideration of no cooking in the Community Center
• Director's report on Active People-Healthy Utah Grant and UORG Grant
• RFP for Community center bathrooms
• Update on skatepark lights and bowl

Cemetery Board

The regular meeting of the Ephraim Cemetery Board scheduled for January 10, 2024, has been canceled. No business will be conducted at this time. The notice was posted on January 9, 2024.

• Regular meeting canceled