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Trails council re‑elects leadership, sets recruitment push and flags ethics training
Summary
Emery County Trails Council approved November minutes, reappointed the incumbent chair and elected Terry Bennett as vice chair, discussed recruiting a community trails representative and reminded members of required ethics/open‑meetings training.
The Emery County Trails Council approved minutes from its November 2024 meeting, reappointed its current chair and named Terry Bennett vice chair during a voice vote at the council's January meeting.
The chair sought nominations, and nominations were closed by motion. The motion to approve the November minutes was moved by Terry Bennett and seconded by Don Bennett; minutes were approved by voice vote. After nominations closed, council members confirmed that the incumbent would remain chair (the transcript records the incumbent stating they would remain as chair) and that Terry Bennett would serve as vice chair.
Council members discussed recruiting a representative from a local community group focused on city or neighborhood trails — walking, biking or other non-motorized community routes — to broaden committee representation. The council said applications for that seat and several other county boards are advertised and that the application deadline would be extended if necessary; members urged colleagues to suggest candidates.
Administrative items: committee members were reminded to submit volunteer application forms on the county website so records match bylaws. Members were also reminded that ethics and conflict-of-interest training — covering the state's Open Meetings Act — is scheduled for January 15 in the county building with two sessions (3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.) and is available on Zoom. The presenter said all committee and board members are expected to attend.
Events and outreach: the council noted that the Mecca Mountain Bike Festival is scheduled for May at Buckhorn RV with a volunteer morning to work on Littles Creek Mountain Bike Trail. The council's travel-bureau representative said local grants (including a county-administered travel grant) will be solicited soon and encouraged strong applications.
Ending: council members asked peers to identify potential recruits and complete paperwork; staff will advertise openings and coordinate training and volunteer opportunities before the next meeting.
