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Staff and councilors confirmed that definitions for terms used in the sign ordinance (for example, Clearview Triangle and the town welcome/logo sign) would be posted to SharePoint before the regular meeting so councilors and the public can review them. Councilors asked staff to edit ordinance language to replace references to a “first publication date of consideration” and to mark effective dates as “effective date of this ordinance” where appropriate in nonconforming and nonperforming sign provisions. Councilors also confirmed preference for the $750 penalty option discussed previously.

Councilors discussed three legislative items that have recorded planning‑board action: an ordinance to remove lodging and gas stations from a commercial zone, and an ordinance to remove the uses chart from chapter 30 (the uses‑chart removal were reported as having passed the planning body by a 3‑2 recommendation and are moving toward council consideration). Councilors also discussed a specific zone‑change (E‑2‑1‑21‑2342, described in the packet as a change from rural residential to commercial) that the planning staff said had been approved with an amendment intended to require protections addressing light trespass and noise decibel limits; a speaker recalled the vote on that item as 4‑1 after an earlier 3‑2 planning recommendation.

Staff said the attorney has received a draft development agreement and that it was provided to Keith Snow for review; staff will post the development agreement draft to the shared folder. Planning staff reminded councilors that testimony for items that have already had public hearings before the planning commission will generally not be taken again at the council hearing so residents are directed to testify at the planning commission. No final council votes on the zoning or sign code ordinances were taken at the work session; several items were described as moving forward to the regular meeting or under staff and legal review.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Town Council Work Meeting 1 -15- 25","oneSentenceSummary","Councilors continued review of several land‑use items at a Virgin Town work session, focusing on pending sign‑code definitions, removal of a uses chart from the municipal code and a zone‑change paired with a development agreement that includes light and noise protections.","taxTitle","Virgin , Washington County, Utah","taxId",7486,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6692756,"Council reviews proposed purchase of 2023 Silverado for parks; additional documentation to be posted",2555,244000,2799000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2249024-7137ca55bbee64520fcc5c2d82ba3a17&start=244&end=2799","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2249024-7137ca55bbee64520fcc5c2d82ba3a17/thumbnail_244000.jpg","/articles/6692756/Virgin/Washington-County/Utah/Council-reviews-proposed-purchase-of-2023-Silverado-for-parks-additional-documentation-to-be-posted","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6692756-cd2a7b37b83ed68875a2263fb6a8044b/orig.mp4?Expires=1775459713&Signature=HDW-VPe4larJBOA4mIxksUWdP0ARCmOKwQlCeh~TO0mA6fBS84ANqQUX-gDvcmVC~UhZtgzQfhg8kyp9~WUpwgaM1JWtChyziseHlQdQgCAjeDJd4xvuxhL2eoNG-KYTd7PGhiZTmuu6Dcld5Yfxc3W5qZyyDFPp8q57YjPJmvZXQhet3F-cZoq7zJBetv18dPW2m-U6fRoHc9b0QqVX7YX6at2GjCdmRgs2eMpp-MStnJ3yTAJ7jnRkCGlusjOVuido2T-ytnwLpmA~P~Hk2l5FN~ZqDLE0TOtLZjLBB1iKJ1IRqsCID6WoxaUojG8KPWIuX3bAIbdM3~uO0xTO0A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Virgin Town staff briefed council members on a proposed vehicle purchase for the parks and public works departments and asked whether members wanted the item on the next regular agenda.

Staff reported the vehicle is a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado with 13,776 miles and an asking price of $26,554. Councilors noted minor front‑door damage visible in the posted photos and discussed that several manufacturer or dealer warranties would still apply. Staff said the CARFAX and additional documentation have been placed on SharePoint for council review and that parks had asked whether the seller would hold the vehicle until the regular meeting to allow the council to consider the purchase.

No formal vote was taken at the work session. Staff said the item will appear on the regular meeting agenda and that parts and maintenance staff had inspected the truck informally; they also noted the vehicle’s prior use may have included commercial rentals. Staff will provide the CARFAX report and warranty details to councilors before Tuesday’s meeting.","Councilors reviewed photos and documents for a proposed 2023 Chevrolet Silverado for parks with 13,776 miles and a $26,554 asking price; staff said CARFAX and warranty details will be uploaded to SharePoint ahead of the regular meeting.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6692761,"Council members debate draft ordinance to create town manager post, seek longer post‑election protection",477,491000,968000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2249024-7137ca55bbee64520fcc5c2d82ba3a17&start=491&end=968","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2249024-7137ca55bbee64520fcc5c2d82ba3a17/thumbnail_491000.jpg","/articles/6692761/Virgin/Washington-County/Utah/Council-members-debate-draft-ordinance-to-create-town-manager-post-seek-longer-postelection-protection","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6692761-6dab991cc47744983bb50be6981fe806/orig.mp4?Expires=1775459713&Signature=To2xYocBIB0hvfsXKxCZIzdIs~kkWnIBm5JkHRpiJ0GVISwufLiMp7kG846WF4sAYzqbkzL~fyeAeRf7civADuOazXJbnf-iRkbgX6-bheEtNHcUcFSJU9wqEsz6mm2tWwlCjPAo2YgA2JA8fwMneSD1xc9bbVujatzxdQz7a9b9r9zJVFP8oiKtRKFDsUmkR0c3IPTsAElFbIBKdzibAzvh4gB~Hkalm35gZcKICHHuHapryv1htuSmHTOGXIXWZ~upAe-Zk50BqVJLsfpyx5ofWMO9Hh3i~nqWSunBeIYnPsg-e2sCphVBjuRMs6d0Yu-X20HP3rIDFNR0lHyIjw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Members of the Virgin Town Council discussed a proposed ordinance to create an office of town (or city) manager and the accompanying hiring procedures during a work session. The council agreed to send an edited draft to staff and counsel for review before the next regular meeting.

The proposed ordinance would create the office in the municipal code (draft section cited as 2.06), list powers and duties, require adherence to the ICMA Code of Ethics and state ethics requirements, and set rules about removal and resignation. Draft language discussed includes a provision that would bar removal of the town manager within a window following a municipal election; the drafter used a 90‑day window from a St. George model but council members recommended extending that period to either 120 days or as long as six months to promote stability. The draft also requires a 60‑day notice from a town manager who resigns, with a mutual‑agreement exception allowing a shorter notice.

Councilors discussed succession and acting‑manager authority in the draft: if the town manager is unable to act, the mayor would serve as acting manager, followed by the mayor pro tem and then the most senior council member. Councilors also asked staff to clarify how the town manager would relate to contracted (independent contract) services and to list the town manager’s responsibilities for overseeing contracts and contractors.

Council staff said they combined provisions from ordinances in St. George, Toquerville and other jurisdictions into the draft and added an organizational chart to the consent agenda for review. Several council members requested more specific hiring criteria and a job description for the position; the drafter said she will circulate the revised draft to Keith (staff/counsel) for comment. No formal vote on the ordinance was taken at the work session; the mayor or council will consider final action at an upcoming regular meeting if the item is placed on that agenda.

The council asked staff to prepare a special meeting or a focused session to develop hiring procedures and a job description if needed. Councilors emphasized that the ICMA Code of Ethics language should appear prominently in the powers and duties section. Next procedural steps spelled out in the work session were: revise the draft, circulate it to Keith for legal review, and include the item on the consent or regular agenda for Tuesday’s meeting if ready.","Virgin councilors discussed a draft ordinance that would create a town manager position, set duties and ethics requirements, and establish limits on removal or resignation timing; councilors asked staff to revise the draft and circulate it for legal review before the next regular meeting.","actionData","errors"]

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