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On emergency services, councilors said local providers are short on EMTs; they discussed the value of an EMR (emergency medical responder) course and said the state can grant a variance to allow one EMR and one EMT to staff an ambulance temporarily. Members reported that a daytime on-call pay raise had encouraged at least one part-time provider to take additional shifts. The discussion noted that many jurisdictions have one EMT away from being out of service, and training/retention remain central challenges.

Regarding a recent house fire, council members said Nolan Buchanan offered to clear debris but the town is waiting on the state fire marshal’s OK. Councilors discussed responsibility for cleanup and whether the property owner or town would ultimately be responsible; no final determination was recorded in the meeting.

Why this matters: EMT staffing affects the town’s ability to keep ambulances in service; the pending cleanup implicates public health and property-responsibility questions.","mediaType","Audio","parentTitle","Clawson Town Council Meeting - July 2025 Town Council audio","oneSentenceSummary","Councilors discussed local emergency medical staffing challenges, potential EMR training to increase coverage, and a recent house fire whose cleanup is pending approval from the state fire marshal.","taxTitle","Clawson, Emery County, Utah","taxId",79945,"location","Utah","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":50,"_51":82,"_53":-5,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":83,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":84,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6550948,"Council discusses cemetery repairs and equipment options for gravesites",113,955000,1068000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5363942-3db8e6d7bffc7e58d1d14d10335f8c1b&start=955&end=1068","/articles/6550948/Utah/Council-discusses-cemetery-repairs-and-equipment-options-for-gravesites","Council members discussed cemetery maintenance after members reported sunken graves and uneven ground in the west end of the town cemetery.

Councilors said some graves have settled and that waiting at least six months after services is typical before placing heavy markers. The council discussed buying or using a small excavator or skid steer with a three-foot bucket to handle digging and repairs; members said a skid steer with a backhoe attachment was one option and that using existing town equipment could remove the need to purchase new machinery. A councilmember said local contact Dusty Butler might have topsoil available but was busy, and members agreed to reach out for pricing and availability.

Why this matters: Cemetery repairs affect public property maintenance and families with recent burials; choosing between rental, purchase or using town equipment has budgetary and operational implications.

Key details

- Council discussed placing topsoil and letting grass regrow on sunken graves and cited a typical six-month waiting period after services before placing headstones.
- Equipment options mentioned included renting or acquiring a compact excavator (mini excavator) or using a skid steer with appropriate bucket attachments; no purchase decision was made.","Councilors reviewed recent sinking graves, discussed topsoil and repair work, and considered equipment options such as renting a mini excavator or using a skid steer with a 3-foot bucket to ease cemetery maintenance.",{"_33":86,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":87,"_41":88,"_43":89,"_45":90,"_47":91,"_49":50,"_51":92,"_53":-5,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":93,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":94,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6550954,"Council narrows ARPA spending to playground upgrades; seeks shade solutions",297,213000,510000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5363942-3db8e6d7bffc7e58d1d14d10335f8c1b&start=213&end=510","/articles/6550954/Utah/Council-narrows-ARPA-spending-to-playground-upgrades-seeks-shade-solutions","Council members discussed using ARPA funds to complete improvements at the town playground, focusing on a recently delivered pile of wood chips and options for shade and seating.

Councilors noted a quote of $8,000 for the wood chips and said about $22,000 remains (as discussed in the meeting). Members agreed to prioritize the playground, consider shade structures (both permanent and removable designs), and investigate bench placement and sizing. Several councilmembers suggested getting quotes and that, if necessary, a purchase decision could be made via text and ratified at the next meeting.

The discussion also touched on bathroom upgrades using the same fund source, including hand-dryer replacement or adding paper-towel dispensers; members noted existing electric hand dryers have intermittent sensor and breaker problems. Councilmembers debated sensor-activated versus push-button or hard-mounted units and discussed winter storage and maintenance concerns for soft fabric shades.

Why this matters: ARPA funds are restricted to eligible projects and the council’s budgeting choices will shape which amenities the town can provide to families and visitors.

Key details from the discussion

- Participants referenced roughly $22,000 available and an $8,000 quote for wood chips; the clerk/treasurer had not yet produced an invoice in the meeting record.
- Options considered included two shade canopies (one outside the playground and one inside), heavy-duty benches placed inside the playground, and coverage over picnic tables.
- Councilmembers agreed to gather quotes and possibly proceed by inter-meeting text authorization, with ratification at the following meeting.","Council members discussed spending ARPA funds on playground improvements including wood chips already delivered, shade structures, benches and bathroom upgrades; $22,000 in funds and an $8,000 wood-chip quote were referenced in the discussion.",{"_33":96,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":97,"_41":98,"_43":99,"_45":100,"_47":101,"_49":50,"_51":102,"_53":-5,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":103,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":104,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6550959,"Council approves compensation change, bills and routine motions",124,41000,165000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5363942-3db8e6d7bffc7e58d1d14d10335f8c1b&start=41&end=165","/articles/6550959/Utah/Council-approves-compensation-change-bills-and-routine-motions","Clawson Town Council members voted to raise compensation for the mayor and council members and approved routine financial actions during their meeting.

The council voted to approve the minutes, adopt a pay change for elected officials and pay the town’s bills. The motion to set mayoral and council pay was moved and seconded during discussion and was adopted by voice vote (“All in favor? Aye.”). A separate motion to approve paying the bills was made and seconded and likewise carried. The council also voted to adjourn the meeting at its conclusion.

Why this matters: The pay change alters local elected officials’ compensation and may affect future budgeting decisions. Approving payments and minutes are standard municipal housekeeping actions that enable ongoing operations.

Motion and vote details

- Motion: “I’ll make the motion to approve the minutes.” Mover: Speaker 3. Second: Speaker 4. Outcome: approved by voice vote.

- Motion: “that we put the mayor at 500 and the town council at 1 70 5. Yeah. And that with the 25, that’s not the reason 200.” (verbatim from transcript). Mover: Speaker 3. Second: Speaker 5. Outcome: approved by voice vote. Specific numeric formatting in the transcript was unclear; the motion text above is quoted verbatim from the meeting record.

- Motion: “motion to approve paying the bills.” Mover: Speaker 3. Second: Speaker 7. Outcome: approved by voice vote.

- Motion: “I’ll make a motion to adjourn.” Mover: Speaker 3. Second: Speaker 2. Outcome: approved by voice vote.

The meeting record does not include roll-call tallies or written ordinances tied to the compensation change; actions were recorded as voice votes.","At a regularly scheduled Clawson Town Council meeting, members voted to raise mayoral and council compensation, approved paying bills and passed routine motions including minutes approval and adjournment.","actionData","errors"]

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