Castle Dale council adopts Emery County emergency plan and approves event fee waivers, lot vacation and routine housekeeping

The Castle Dale City Council on an evening meeting in September voted to adopt Emery County’s updated emergency operations plan and approved a series of routine items and fee waivers, including two uses of the indoor arena for local youth and fundraising events.

The council voted unanimously to adopt the Emery County Emergency Plan, a document the county adopted on Aug. 5, 2025 and which the council said local governments are required to adopt. Council members then approved a set of motions that included fee waivers for indoor arena use by the high school rodeo practice nights and a two‑night fundraiser whose proceeds go to the All Abilities Park of Castle Dale. The council also approved a lot‑line vacation and small purchasing and privacy policy changes requested by staff and auditors.

Why it matters: Adoption of the county emergency plan confirms Castle Dale’s alignment with countywide response procedures and maintains the city’s eligibility for certain coordinated responses and assistance. The fee waivers will allow local youth and charitable fundraisers to use city facilities at no charge, and the lot‑line vacation clears a title/plat issue for a private building project.

Council actions and outcomes - Adopted Emery County Emergency Plan (motion carried, unanimous). The plan was presented to the council as a state‑required county plan the city must adopt. - Approved waiver of indoor arena fees for Tuesday night high school rodeo practice (motion carried, recorded as in favor). - Approved waiver of arena fees for two Thursday nights for a fundraiser with proceeds to the All Abilities Park of Castle Dale (motion carried, recorded as in favor). - Approved vacating the lot line between Lots 27 and 28 of Valley View Subdivision 2 (motion carried, recorded as in favor). - Adopted a presented privacy policy (based on Orangeville’s draft) (motion carried, unanimous). - Amended the purchasing policy to allow the mayor pro tem to sign checks over $1,000 (motion carried, unanimous). - Approved payment of the city’s bills (motion carried, unanimous).

Council members and staff characterized most votes as routine or required by auditors or state law. For items raised as discussion rather than final actions — including a proposed change to utility deposit requirements and a revision to the city’s sick‑leave/vacation policy — the council directed staff to draft formal language and return the items for public notice and a decision at or before the October meeting.

Details on several votes: - Minutes: Council approved the minutes from the August meeting with minor typographical corrections. - Lot vacation: The council approved a motion to vacate Lot 28 of Valley View Subdivision 2 (the motion was described as “vacating the lot line between 27 and 28”); staff said survey markers and easements were in place and the lot will be used for a new home.

What’s next: The council asked staff to prepare public hearing notices and draft ordinances where required (for example, the utility deposit proposal and fee schedule changes) and scheduled votes or hearings for the next regular meeting.

Ending: The council completed the agenda, approved bills and adjourned.