Joseph public meetings in 2025

Town Council

The Town Council will meet to discuss the creation of a local committee called the Joseph Town Utah250 Community Committee by resolution. This committee would involve the town in the America250 UTAH celebration for 2026.

• Proposed resolution to create the Joseph Town Utah250 Community Committee

Town Council

The Town Council discussed the possible acquisition of UDOT parcel # 5-49-5 and potential changes to the building permit approval process. The body also reviewed water system capacity and town holiday decorations.

• Discussion on purchasing UDOT land parcel # 5-49-5 by the cemetery
• Proposal to designate a Building Coordinator to streamline compliant permit approvals
• Report of approximately 18 remaining water connections before system capacity is reached
• Plan to test solar lights for town light pole Christmas decorations
• Discussion of a memorial garden at the cemetery for non-buried loved ones

Town Council

The Town Council will meet to receive updates on water, planning, and cemetery matters. The agenda includes a miscellaneous item regarding Christmas decorations for light poles.

• Christmas decorations for light poles

Joseph Planning Commission

The Joseph Planning Commission will meet on November 25, 2025, to review minutes from the October 28 meeting and discuss new building applications for two houses on 100 South and one residence at 141 East Main. The commission will also address a proposed meeting time change.

• Building application for two houses on 100 South (157 West and 169 West)
• Building application for Ty and Cody at 141 East Main
• Proposed meeting time change

Town Council

The Town Council will meet to discuss water meter issues and planning commission items. The agenda includes a conditional use permit request and flood plain information.

• Water meters east of Smiths (Karl Pieper)
• Water meter at Dale Uden's house for sale (Doug Smith)
• Flood plain information (Doug Nowell)
• Conditional use permit (Dale Uden)
• Code enforcement officer (Trever Peterson)

Town Council

The Joseph Town Council met to discuss water meter requests and planning commission items. The council approved water meters for two specific property owners while denying a request for a property outside town limits.

• Approved two water meters for Carl Pieper on lots 3-307A-5 and 3-307A-4
• Approved a water meter for Ty and Cody Sorensen on parcel 2-J10-18
• Denied a water meter request for Doug Smith for a property outside town limits
• Discussed a conditional use permit for Dale Uden to place a trailer behind a rental
• Discussed potential hiring of county code enforcer Trevor Peterson

Town Council

The Town Council will review several water meter requests and planning commission items. The meeting includes discussions on flood plain information and a conditional use permit.

• Water meter requests for Karl Pieper, Doug Smith, and Ty and Cody Sorensen
• Conditional use permit for Dale Uden
• Flood plain information from Doug Nowell
• Code enforcement officer discussion regarding Trever Peterson

Joseph Planning Commission

The Joseph Planning Commission will meet on October 28, 2025, at 5:00 PM in Joseph Community Center to review and potentially approve a conditional use permit for Dale Uden. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and a town council report, with a public comment opportunity.

• Approval of conditional use permit - Dale Uden

Joseph Planning Commission

The Joseph Planning Commission will hold a work meeting to discuss a long-term RV park in Joseph. The body will also discuss a Conditional Use Permit request submitted by Dale Uden.

• Discussion on Long-term RV Park in Joseph
• Conditional Use Permit request by Dale Uden

Town Council

The Town Council will review reports on a water survey and a flood plain meeting. The body will also receive updates on new ordinances from the Planning Commission and discuss local events.

• Water survey report from Steve
• Flood Plain Meeting report from Zac
• Planning Commission update on new ordinances
• Halloween Carnival scheduled for Oct. 27th
• Town Christmas party scheduled for Dec. 15th

Town Council

The Town Council reviewed updates on the Music Festival and local infrastructure. The Planning Commission is preparing a draft Annexation Ordinance for attorney review and a potential public hearing. A floodplain meeting with a state representative is scheduled for October 28.

• Proposed Annexation Ordinance currently with the Planning Commission for attorney review
• Floodplain meeting scheduled for October 28 at 10 am at the JCC
• Discussion regarding a filled-in ditch in front of Marty Anderson's house and behind WJ AG Services
• Halloween Carnival scheduled for October 27 and trunk-or-treat on October 31
• Town Christmas party scheduled for December 15

Joseph Planning Commission

The Joseph Planning Commission will consider a request for RV occupancy at 190 South State and an inquiry regarding a proposed RV park development. The body will also work toward finalizing the town's Annexation Policy.

• RV occupancy request for 190 South State (Dale Uden)
• Proposed RV park development inquiry (Trevor Smith)
• Finalization of Annexation Policy

Town Council

The Joseph Town Council adopted a resolution cancelling the November 4, 2025 municipal election because the number of candidates did not exceed the number of open at-large offices. The council certified that three candidates ran for three at-large council seats and one candidate ran for mayor, with no ballot propositions or write-ins.

• Cancelled November 4, 2025 municipal election per Utah Code 20A-A-1-206
• Certified three candidates for three at-large council seats: Zac Kearney, Eugene Gestring, Doug Nowell
• Certified one candidate for mayor: Jared Campbell
• No municipal ballot propositions or write-in candidates received
• Resolution 9-17-25 passed September 4, 2025 and effective immediately

Town Council

The Town Council decided to cancel the 2025 town election due to a lack of contested races. The body also approved an interlocal agreement with the county and several infrastructure updates.

• Cancellation of the 2025 town election
• Approval of an Interlocal Agreement with the county for project processing
• Approval of a $200 digital meter for the chlorinator building
• Approval to replace office carpet and vinyl flooring
• Approval of a water meter installation east of Susan Dowsett's old home

Town Council

The Joseph Town Council will convene on September 4, 2025, to discuss routine updates, including water meter installation, an interlocal planning agreement, and a cemetery space request. The meeting follows standard procedural items such as prayer, pledge, and minutes review.

• Water meter installation by Cameron Brown ($200.00 for meter reader at Chlorinator building)
• Interlocal Agreement with county building department (Planning Commission)
• Request to reassign two cemetery spaces in Block 11 Lot 2 (Alice Peterson)

Town Council

The Town Council reviewed minutes from the August 7, 2025 meeting and discussed a music festival scheduled for September 26. The body also addressed flood map updates and potential legal services from a deputy county attorney.

• Approved motion for Chris Gibbs to provide labor and materials to stucco the gables on the park pavilion
• Discussion of a music festival on September 26 featuring food trucks and a classic car show
• Planned engineer meeting on August 21 to survey flood maps for Indian Creek and Graveyard Hollow
• Review of legal service rates from Josh Christner: $150-$200 per hour and a $300 monthly rate
• Annual audit scheduled for August 11, 2025 with Kimball and Roberts

Joseph Planning Commission

The Joseph Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on August 26, 2025, at the Joseph Community Center. The agenda includes reading and approval of previous meeting minutes and a follow-up review of the annexation policy led by Tyler Timmons. A town council report will also be presented.

Joseph Planning Commission

The Joseph Planning Commission will hold a work meeting to review and discuss the R6 Regional Council Annexation Policy Plan. This discussion focuses on policies regarding the annexation of land.

• Review and discussion of R6 Regional Council Annexation Policy Plan

Town Council

The Town Council will meet to review updates from the Mayor and discuss water-related infrastructure and flood mapping. The body will also hear an introduction from a new lawyer.

• Agreed Upon Procedures meeting on August 11 with Kimball and Roberts
• Music Festival scheduled for September 26th and sprinkler system discussion
• Zac FEMA Flood Map update under Water
• Introduction of a new lawyer

Joseph Planning Commission

The Joseph Planning Commission will convene on July 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM in the Joseph Community Center to review minutes from the June 24 meeting, discuss new business including an annexation ordinance template and a guest house ordinance, and follow up on zoning ordinance updates and tiny/auxiliary home regulations.

• Tyler Timmons - annexation ordinance template
• Ed Payette - Guest house ordinance
• Zoning ordinance updates
• Tiny/Auxiliary homes discussion
• Elsinore’s annexation ordinance reference

Town Council

This agenda is procedural boilerplate. The notice serves to announce that the Town Council meeting was moved from July 3 to July 12 due to the July 4th holiday.

Town Council

The Town Council will meet to receive updates on town water shares and a contract with Whites Sanitation. The agenda also includes reports from the Planning Commission and emergency preparedness.

• Town Water Shares update
• Whites Sanitation contract
• Planning Commission report regarding Dallen Singleton/building
• Emergency Preparedness report from Brad Carter

Town Council

This agenda is procedural boilerplate. The notice serves to announce that the Town Council meeting was moved from July 3 to July 10, 2025, due to the July 4th holiday.

Town Council

The Town Council approved a new five-year contract with Whites Sanitation and denied a resident's request for reimbursement for water line repairs. The council also granted a building permit for a storage container lean-to and approved the use of the JCC for an emergency preparedness event.

• Renewed 5-year contract with Whites Sanitation: monthly garbage rate increased from $11.00 to $13.00 and additional carts increased from $2.50 to $3.50
• Denied request from Dale Uden for $930.70 in water line replacement costs
• Approved permit for Dallin Singleton to add a lean-to to a storage container
• Approved use of the JCC on September 6th for an emergency preparedness meeting
• Accepted bid of $20 per share from Preston Parker for 2 water shares

Joseph Planning Commission

The Joseph Planning Commission will consider a building application for a lean-to and storage shed. The commission will also discuss updates to application forms, annexation ordinances, and regulations for tiny and auxiliary homes.

• Building application by Dallin Singleton for Lean-to / Storage Shed at 225 N 100 E
• Discussion of annexation ordinance
• Review of tiny and auxiliary home regulations
• Update on application forms

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing to adopt the 2025/2026 budget and certified tax rate. The council may also amend General and Enterprise fund expenditures and revenues by department and line item.

• Adoption of the 2025/2026 budget and certified tax rate
• Presentation of the Joseph Municipal Building Authority 2025/2026 budget

Town Council

The Town Council will meet to discuss water shares, rural water findings, and an annexation ordinance. The agenda also includes updates on a potential property sale and a new town text messaging app.

• Annexation ordinance
• Robin Lewis metal shed proposal
• Town water shares and rural water findings
• New text messaging app for town
• Cyber threat status as of May 1, 2025

Town Council

The Town Council will review updates regarding town water shares and rural water findings. The meeting includes discussions on a potential annexation ordinance and a request for a metal shed.

• Annexation ordinance
• Robin Lewis metal shed request
• Town water shares and rural water findings
• New text messaging app for town
• Cyber threat status as of May 1, 2025

Town Council

The Town Council decided to accept sealed bids for the rental of two unused water shares and approved a 2.5% raise for employees. The council also voted to implement CallMultiplier for community notifications and approved a building permit for a shed at 225 E Main St.

• Approved 2.5% raise for employees
• Approved building permit for a metal shed at 225 E Main St
• Approved 6-month trial of CallMultiplier for resident notifications
• Decision to accept sealed bids for two Joseph Town water shares by June 16, 2025
• Town paid $349.32 for a water setter related to a property on State Street

Joseph Planning Commission

The Joseph Planning Commission met on May 27, 2025, to review and approve a metal building application at 255 East Main. The commission also discussed follow-up items including zoning ordinance updates, tiny homes, and annexation status, but no formal decisions were recorded on these topics.

• Approved metal building application at 255 East Main
• Discussed zoning ordinance setback requirements (3 feet or 12 feet)
• Reviewed status of annexation ordinance (Peggy to contact Haley for update)
• Addressed tiny homes and auxiliary homes ordinance questions
• Approved minutes of April 29, 2025 meeting

Joseph Planning Commission

The Joseph Planning Commission will consider an application for a metal building at 255 East Main. The commission will also discuss the status of an annexation ordinance and web page progress.

• Application for a metal building at 255 East Main (Robin Lewis)
• Status of annexation ordinance

Town Council

The Town Council will review planning commission items regarding an accessory building and a gazebo. The meeting also includes discussions on water meters and a foam machine for the 4th of July.

• Accessory building request for Nick Mitchell at 35 N 100
• Gazebo request for Shane Obray at Home Base Resort, 280 W Arrowhead lane
• Water meter items for Julie Marsh and Bart Dowdle
• Discussion of foam machine for 4th of July

Town Council

The Town Council reviewed water loss issues and discussed a potential grant application for the Joseph Canal Co to move a ditch through town. The council also addressed requirements for property annexation and utility installations.

• Approved a $500.00 bill for Utah Cities and Leagues
• Decided to lease town water shares via closed bid if not used by the ward
• Discussed a $2,500 annual fee for Text my Gov services
• Reviewed utility and annexation requirements for property near 200 S
• Discussed a grant application for the Joseph Canal Co ditch project

Joseph Planning Commission

The Joseph Planning Commission will consider two new building proposals: a garage/accessory building at 35 North 100 West and a gazebo at Home Base Resort. The meeting also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and a town council report.

• Nick Mitchell - garage/accessory building, 35 North 100 West
• Shane Obray - Gazebo at Home Base Resort, 280 West Arrowhead Lane
• Review and approval of minutes from November 26, 2024 and April 8, 2025
• Town Council report by Doug Nowell

Joseph Planning Commission

The Joseph Planning Commission will hold a work meeting to discuss outbuildings. This is the only item of new business listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of outbuildings

Joseph Planning Commission

The Joseph Planning Commission meeting scheduled for March 25, 2025, has been cancelled because no agenda items were needed. No business will be conducted.

Joseph Planning Commission

The Joseph Planning Commission will meet to review and discuss a proposed Tiny Home Ordinance. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from November 2024 and a town council report.

• Tiny Home Ordinance review and discussion