Manila public meetings in 2025
41 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Town Council
The Manila Town Council will hold a regular meeting on December 11, 2025, at 5:30 PM. Agenda items include a fireworks ordinance, an update on the Pinnacle project, and notifications for the second phase of HVAC bids. The council will also discuss Christmas bonuses and temporary changes to the holiday time-off schedule.
- Fireworks ordinance discussion
- HVAC bids: Notifications for 2nd phase
- Christmas bonuses discussion
- Holiday schedule: Temporary changes to holiday time-off
- Pinnacle update
Town of Manila Planning and Zoning
The Town of Manila Planning and Zoning board will hold a work session to review the future land use map from the 2022 General Plan. The board intends to update the map to align with the current zoning map found in the June 2024 Ordinance Book.
- Review and update of the 2022 future land use map
Town of Manila Planning and Zoning
The Town of Manila Planning and Zoning board is holding a regular meeting. The agenda is primarily procedural, with the stated purpose of approving or denying previous meeting minutes.
- Approval or denial of previous meeting minutes
Town Council
The Town Council has rescheduled a public hearing and regular meeting originally set for November 13, 2025. The meeting will now take place on November 20, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at the Town of Manila Senior/Community Center.
- Rescheduled public hearing and regular meeting on November 20, 2025
Town Council
The Town Council will conduct a public hearing and regular meeting to discuss and potentially adopt a glamping ordinance. The session includes a rezoning request and updates on public works and engineering projects.
- Adoption of Glamping Ordinance
- Rezone for 36 North 3rd West
- Firework Ordinance
- Fraud Risk Assessment
- Sunrise Engineering update
Town Council
The Town Council will hold a special meeting to conduct the 2025 election canvass. This is the sole substantive item on the agenda.
- 2025 Election Canvass
Town of Manila Planning and Zoning
The Town of Manila Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to discuss re-evaluating conditions tied to a previously recommended re-zone for Teri Hudson’s 1.16-acre lot at 36 N 3rd W. The commission will also consider a new building permit for a 30x40 pole barn at 52 E HWY 43. Old business includes a withdrawn conditional use permit request for Raven Cliffs at 455 W Hwy 43.
- Reconsider re-zone conditions for Teri Hudson’s 1.16-acre lot at 36 N 3rd W
- Review feasibility of highway access conditions due to UDOT restrictions
- Consider building permit for 30x40 pole barn at 52 E HWY 43
- Withdrawn conditional use permit request for Raven Cliffs at 455 W Hwy 43
Town Council
The Town of Manila has issued a public notice regarding the 2025 Municipal General Election. Residents will vote for two Town Council members to serve four-year terms.
- Election date: Tuesday, November 4, 2025
- Election of two Town Council Members for four-year terms
Town Council
The Town Council will discuss the cancellation of the mayor and two-year council member races. The meeting also includes the adoption of a glamping ordinance and updates on sewer lagoon easements and building upgrades.
- Resolution 25-09-10: Cancellation of the November 4, 2025, race for Mayor and two-year Town Council member
- Adoption of Glamping Ordinance
- Discussion of potential easement for sewer lagoon upgrades on Travis Pierce's property
- Update on the Sheriff's Department Region Mitigation Plan
- America 250 Resolution
Town Council
The Town Council will meet to consider and approve Resolution No. 2025-09-10. This resolution proposes canceling the November 4, 2025, races for Mayor and a two-year Town Council seat, declaring unopposed candidates elected.
- Resolution No. 2025-09-10 to cancel the November 4, 2025, race for Mayor and a two-year Town Council seat
Town Council
The Town of Manila has issued a public notice regarding the 2025 municipal election for two four-year Town Council seats. The notice provides dates and locations for early in-person voting and ballot drop-offs.
- Election Day: Tuesday, November 4, 2025
- Ballot drop box: Daggett County Clerk's Office, 95 North 1st West, Manila, Utah
- Early in-person voting: October 29, 30, and November 3 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Daggett County Clerk's Office
- Voter registration deadline: October 24
Town of Manila Planning and Zoning
The Planning and Zoning board will discuss a proposed 'Glamping Ordinance' and a request for 15 airstream/camping units. The board will also review conditions for a lot re-zone for Teri Hudson due to UDOT highway entrance restrictions.
- Request for 15 airstream/camping units by Justin
- Proposed 'Glamping Ordinance' with suggested 1:2 bathroom to unit ratio and 20ft minimum space between units
- Review of approval conditions for Teri Hudson's lot re-zone
Town Council
The Manila Town Council will hold a public hearing and regular meeting to decide on adopting an updated Water Conservation Plan, which increases the town’s water-use reduction target from 18% to 21%. The council will also consider approval of updates to the June 2024 Ordinance Book, including changes to unattached garage regulations and improved clarity in language and formatting.
- Adopt updated Water Conservation Plan with new 21% water-use reduction goal
- Approve June 2024 Ordinance Book updates, including unattached garage regulations
- Public hearing on ordinance changes at Senior/Community Center, 165 E HWY 43
Town Council
The Town Council will hold two public hearings to receive community comments. The discussions will focus on updating the town's water management strategy and revising the local ordinance book.
- Public hearing on Water Conservation and Management Plan Update
- Public hearing on June 2024 Ordinance Book updates
Town of Manila Planning and Zoning
The Manila Town Planning and Zoning Commission will review several permit requests and a rezoning proposal at its regular meeting. Items include conditional use permits, building permits for new construction, and a residential-to-commercial rezoning request. The board will also consider an edited 'glamping' ordinance and proposed changes to zoning articles.
- Justin Von Eberstein requests conditional use permit for Raven Cliffs lot (455 W Hwy 43) with 15 airstreams/camping units
- Teri Hudson requests re-zoning of 36 N 3rd St from residential to commercial (public hearing if approved)
- Brooke Shreeve requests building permit for deck at 280 N Dry Creek Ln
- Bill Zoumadakis requests building permits for house and later garage on lot TM-06G (top of 4th E)
- UBAOG self-help housing program requests 3 building permits for houses in Manila Bay subdivision (52, 48, 38 Hogs Back Ln)
Town Council
The Town Council is holding a special emergency meeting to discuss the acquisition of a vac truck. The meeting also includes a scheduled executive session.
- Vac truck acquisition
Town Council
The Manila Town Council will review recommendations from the Planning and Zoning Commission, including proposed changes to the June 2024 Ordinance Book and a new glamping ordinance. The council will also discuss water conservation adoption, requiring a public hearing in September.
- Changes to June 2024 Ordinance Book (zoning updates)
- Glamping ordinance approval
- Water conservation adoption (public hearing planned for September)
Town of Manila Planning and Zoning
The Town of Manila Planning and Zoning commission will meet to discuss several new business requests. The body will consider applications for a garage, a conditional use permit, and a combined house and garage.
- Garage construction request at 320 E Ashley Way (Allie McCarthy)
- Conditional use permit request for Raven Cliffs at 455 W hwy 43 (Justin Von Eberstein)
- Build permit for a combined house/garage on a conjoined lot on Dry creek (Duane Riches)
Town of Manila Planning and Zoning
The Town of Manila Planning and Zoning board will hold a work session to elect or re-elect its chairman and vice chairman. Current leadership includes Chairman Bill Rylander and Vice-Chairman Dennis Andelin.
- Election or re-election of board chairman
- Election or re-election of board vice chairman
Town Council
The Town Council will consider recommendations from the Planning and Zoning Commission regarding the June 2024 Ordinance Book and a new glamping article. The body will also hear a presentation on the proposed Raven Cliffs development and announce bids for the Birch Springs lease.
- Proposed changes to the June 2024 Ordinance Book
- Approval of a proposed Glamping article
- Opening bid announcement for the Birch Springs lease
- Final approval for Linda Peterson regarding the Dave Johnson lot
- Preliminary concepts for the Raven Cliffs development by Justin von Eberstein and Steve Gregerson
Town of Manila Planning and Zoning
The Town of Manila Planning and Zoning commission will consider two business license requests for food-handling establishments. The body will also review requests for property recognition and residential construction permits.
- Business license request for Jennifer Allphin (food handling)
- Business license request for Mike Butkovich (food handling)
- Request by Linda Petersen to recognize property at the top of 5th street as a lot
- Permit request by Stacey Maxfield for a pergola/deck cover at 531 E Haystack lane
- Permit request by Landon McMorris for a deck at 425 E 3rd N
Town Council
The Town Council will hold a public hearing and regular meeting to discuss the final budget for fiscal year 2025-2026 and revisions for 2024-2025. The body will also consider an Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance and water and sewer rate increases.
- Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Final Budget resolution
- Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance
- Water and sewer rates increase and consolidated fee schedule
- Attorney legal representation and fee agreement
- Bid schedule for Birch Springs lease
Town of Manila Planning and Zoning
The Town of Manila Planning and Zoning board will review several requests for house and garage construction. The board will also consider recommendations for the Town Council regarding ordinance changes and a new glamping article.
- Request to construct a house and garage at 264 N Dry Creek
- Request to combine lot 31 and lot 32 on Dry Creek
- Request to construct a garage at 523 N. 3rd E
- Request to construct a garage at 298 E Solomons Way
- Proposed changes to the June 2024 ordinance book and a new Glamping article
Town Council
The Town Council is holding a special meeting to review and approve the tentative budget for the 2025/2026 period.
- Review and approval of the tentative 2025/2026 budget
Town Council
The Town Council is holding a public hearing to receive comments on proposed increases to culinary water and sewer rates, intended to support operation, maintenance, debt service, and infrastructure replacement. A representative from the Rural Water Association of Utah will present the financial analysis and need for adjustments. Additionally, MeterWorks will discuss a propagation study for an antenna system that would enable electronic monthly water meter readings, allowing residents to monitor usage and aiding leak detection.
- Public hearing on proposed culinary water and sewer rate increases
- Presentation by RWAU on utility rate analysis and need for adjustments
- Discussion of MeterWorks propagation study for antenna enabling electronic water meter readings
- Potential upgrade to allow residents to monitor water usage in 15-minute intervals
- Leak detection benefits from new meter technology
Town Council
The Town Council will meet to discuss utility rate increases effective July 1, 2025, and a proposal to move garbage collection from Tuesday to Monday. The agenda also includes updates on engineering and building projects.
- Water and sewer rates increase effective July 1, 2025
- Proposed change of garbage collection day from Tuesday to Monday
- David Peterson's lot approval
- Water and sewer connections for Sean and Carsten Hughes
- Updates on Sunrise Engineering, The Pinnacle, and building upgrades
Town of Manila Planning and Zoning
The Town of Manila Planning and Zoning board will hold a regular meeting on May 5, 2025, to approve minutes from the previous work session and regular meeting, welcome new members, and address old and new business. The agenda includes several individual property improvement requests, a proposed amendment to the garage placement ordinance, and potential recommendation of a glamping ordinance to the Town Council—which may also include scheduling a public hearing. The board will also discuss implementing an ordinance officer and how upcoming developments may affect the current cap of 15 short-term rentals.
- Brian Nelson requests approval for a shed at 284 N 5th E
- Tim Hathorne requests approval for a house and garage at 264 N Dry Creek
- JR Brown requests approval to enclose a hot tub at 83 W 2nd N
- Traci Frost requests approval for a staircase at the KOA building, 320 W HWY 43
- Board to consider amending Article 5, section 503.7 (garage placement) and possibly recommend a glamping ordinance
Town of Manila Planning and Zoning
The Town of Manila Planning and Zoning Board will hold a work session to discuss amending the garage placement ordinance, creating a new glamping ordinance, establishing an ordinance officer position, and addressing the short-term rental waitlist and cap. The waitlist has reached 10 people, and the board will discuss how upcoming developments may affect the current cap of 15 short-term rentals.
- Amending Article 5, Section 503.7: garage placement and regulations ordinance
- Creating a newly proposed 'Glamping' ordinance
- Process of implementing an ordinance officer
- Short-term rental waitlist reached 10 people; discussion on cap of 15 and impact of upcoming developments
Town Council
This is a notice from the Manila Town Council regarding Military and Overseas Absentee Voting (UOCAVA) for the 2025 Municipal General Elections. It outlines options for uniformed service members and overseas citizens to register and vote absentee, including through the Federal Voter Assistance Program or Utah's online voter registration. No decisions or discussions are scheduled on this agenda.
- Offices to be voted: Mayor (4-year term) and three Town Council seats (one 2-year, two 4-year terms)
- Option 1: Register and request absentee ballot via FPCA at www.fvap.gov
- Option 2: Register online at secure.utah.gov/voterreg if driver's license address matches
- Contact Manila Town Clerk at PO BOX 189, Manila, UT 84046 or 435-784-3143
- Voters must allow time for requesting, receiving, and returning ballots by deadlines
Town Council
This is a notice, not a regular meeting agenda. The Town of Manila is informing residents of the 2025 Municipal General Election, including offices to be filled, candidate filing deadlines, and election dates.
- Offices up for election: Mayor (4-year term) and three Town Council members (one 2-year, two 4-year terms)
- Candidate filing period: June 1–6, 2025, with a $50.00 fee
- Primary election if needed: August 12, 2025; general election: November 4, 2025
- Filing location: Manila Town Office, 145 E HWY 43
Town Council
The Manila Town Council will discuss several business items, including a recommendation to purchase Meter Works antennas for reading water meters after the original grant fell through. Other topics include a proposal to limit manufactured homes, appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission, and reviews of building upgrades and HVAC bids. The meeting also covers updates on water meters, landfill hours, and a Community Impact Board (CIB) listing.
- Recommendation to purchase Meter Works antennas for meter reading after grant loss
- Steve Wood proposes limiting the number of manufactured homes in Manila
- Review of fire, heating, and cooling (HVAC) bids for the building upgrade
- Mayor Knight recommends pulling Ally Goff's water meter from its meter pit
- Approve or deny Planning and Zoning members and terms
Town of Manila Planning and Zoning
The Town of Manila Planning and Zoning will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from prior meetings, discuss an old business item regarding a garage ordinance amendment, and consider several new business items including a short-term rental application conditional on fire and building inspections, a lot line adjustment for the Daggett County health clinic build permit, and a build permit for a house on East Ridge (parcel 01-092A-0017).
- Shane Philbrick garage build request – approved in January; future ordinance amendment to be discussed
- Short-term rental application – conditional on fire and building inspection approvals
- Daggett County health clinic – requires lot line adjustment before build permit later this year
- Jana Franz build permit for house at parcel 01-092A-0017 (East Ridge)
Town of Manila Planning and Zoning
The Town of Manila Planning and Zoning Commission holds a work session to discuss renewing board member terms on a staggered timeline. Jason Kuhn has resigned; Randall Despain has volunteered to fill the vacancy. Members may serve terms of 1 to 5 years. Note: The agenda references a Town Council meeting on March 17th to approve and appoint terms, which predates this April 14th meeting.
- Discuss renewal of all board member terms with staggering timeline
- Jason Kuhn stepped down; Randall Despain volunteered as replacement
- Members may volunteer for 1- to 5-year terms; appointments to be made by Town Council
Town of Manila Planning and Zoning
The Town of Manila Planning and Zoning board and Town Council will hold a joint work session to discuss a proposed change to Article 5, Section 503, Number 7. The council requested the board reconsider removing the sentence banning unattached garages or outbuildings on the front of a lot, citing emergency vehicle access concerns. A proposed compromise is a 20-foot unobstructed side setback for such structures, which was sent back for further discussion after the March council meeting.
- Reconsidering removal of the sentence: 'No unattached garage, accessory building or outbuilding may be built on the front of the lot'
- Town Council's safety concern: ensuring ambulance and fire truck access to houses
- Proposed remedy: a 20-foot unobstructed side setback for a garage built on the front of a lot
- Joint work session between Planning and Zoning and Town Council to reach agreement
Town of Manila Planning and Zoning
The Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a work session to consider a proposed new Article 21 for the town's zoning ordinance, titled 'Glamping'. The article would create standards and regulations for projects not classified as motel/lodging or trailer parks.
- Proposed new Article 21 'Glamping' for the Town of Manila Zoning Ordinance
Town Council
The Manila Town Council is holding a public hearing to discuss proposed increases to water and sewer utility rates. A representative from the Rural Water Association of Utah will present findings on current rate structures and options to cover operational costs, debt service, and infrastructure replacement.
- Utility rate increase presentation by Rural Water Association of Utah (RWAU) management technician Janell Braithwaite
- Discussion of water and sewer rate schedule changes to meet debt service and infrastructure replacement needs
Town Council
The Town Council will discuss a water moratorium and a potential rate increase involving a public hearing in March. The meeting also includes updates on broadband, building upgrades, and a planning request for a garage.
- Discussion of the Town's water moratorium
- Rate increase and public hearing in March
- Proposal by Mark Nuttall to make Bourbon Street a private road
- Planning and zoning request from Justin Von Eberstein for a garage in front of home
- Review of electrical bids for building upgrade
Town of Manila Planning and Zoning
The Town of Manila Planning and Zoning board will hold a joint work session with the Town Council to discuss removing the last sentence of Article 5, Section 503, Number 7, which currently prohibits unattached garages, accessory buildings, or outbuildings from being built on the front of a lot. The Town Council's concern is safety, specifically ensuring ambulance or fire truck access to houses. This is a discussion item only; no final decision will be made at this session.
- Potential removal of the restriction on front-yard accessory buildings (Article 5, Section 503, Number 7) to improve emergency vehicle access
Town of Manila Planning and Zoning
The Town of Manila Planning and Zoning board will discuss potential changes to ordinances regarding outbuildings and recreational vehicle park sizes. The board will also review several private property requests and a short-term rental application packet.
- Proposed amendment to Article 5, Section 503, No. 7 regarding outbuildings on the front of lots
- Request by Justin Von Eberstein to reduce minimum RV park size from 4 acres to 1.9 acres
- Request by Mandy Slaugh to split a commercial lot at 45 E HWY 43
- Building permit request for a house on Dry Creek by Brooke and Layne Shreeve
- Review and potential adoption of a short-term rental application packet
Town of Manila Planning and Zoning
The Town of Manila Planning and Zoning board will revisit a zoning rule about front-yard accessory buildings due to safety concerns for emergency vehicles. The board will also discuss a resident's request to allow a goat in low residential zoning, T-Mobile's proposal to upgrade an existing tower, and a concept approval for a stationary trailer park on a commercially zoned lot at 455 W Hwy 43.
- Reconsidering removal of the last sentence of Article 5, Section 503, Number 7 (no unattached garage or outbuilding on front of lot) for emergency vehicle access
- Resident requests to allow a goat in low residential zoning, currently limited to domestic pets like dogs and cats
- T-Mobile proposes upgrading an existing tower
- Justin Von Eberstein seeks concept approval for a stationary trailer park on his commercial lot at 455 W Hwy 43
Town of Manila Planning and Zoning
The Planning and Zoning board will discuss how to proceed with a garage building permit for Shane Philbrick at 35 W. 3rd N, previously denied in 2023 but granted a variance by a now-dissolved Board of Adjustments. Options include amending an ordinance that prohibits unattached garages on the front of lots, requiring a new variance application, or denying the permit. The board will also note an updated zoning map reflecting a recent zone change at 455 W. Hwy 43.
- Discussion on building permit for garage at 35 W. 3rd N (Shane Philbrick)
- Consideration of amending Article 5, Section 503, Number 7 regarding front-yard garages
- Zoning map update for zone change at 455 W. Hwy 43
- Minutes of regular meeting December 9, 2024