Spring City Council approves deposit increases and amended sewer and appeals ordinances

Spring City’s City Council approved multiple financial and regulatory items during its Nov. 6 meeting, taking final votes on utility and facility deposits and on two ordinance amendments related to sewer hookups and appeals to the Board of Adjustment.

Votes at a glance

- Resolution 2025‑10 (utility deposits): Council approved raising new account deposits to $150 for water and $245 for electric. The motion was moved, seconded and passed on roll call. Roll call in the meeting transcript recorded the following votes: Courtney McCandt — yes; Kenny Croque — yes; Courtney Sim — yes; (other affirmative votes recorded in transcript). The council discussed that each separate account or lot requiring service would have its own deposit.

- Resolution 2025‑11 (activity center deposit): The council approved increasing the refundable activity‑center cleaning deposit from $100 to $300 (matching a $500 deposit at the main building). Roll‑call names recorded in the transcript included Marty McCain — yes; Ken Crook — yes; Quincy Sam — yes.

- Ordinance 2025‑06 (sewer hookup amendment) and accompanying plain‑language letter: Council approved amendments clarifying that when a public sewer is installed within 300 feet of a property line, owners must connect within 24 months after official notice. The council noted that property owners with an established, approved septic system (approved by the Utah Department of Water Quality) are not required to pay an impact fee to connect. Council acknowledged project timelines and said the sewer project is expected to be substantially complete in April or May (projected). Motion passed on roll call (recorded: Martin McCain — yes; Jim Crook — yes; Courtney Sam — yes; Paul Conrad — yes).

- Ordinance 2025‑07 (appeals to Board of Adjustment): Council adopted clarifying language to align city code with state law so that appeals to the Board of Adjustment apply to non‑legislative administrative decisions rather than legislative actions. Motion passed on roll call (recorded: Marty McCain — yes; Ken Crook — yes; Courtney Sam — yes; Paul Kenroy — yes).

Other procedural approvals

The council approved the October 2025 financial report, authorized payment of bills and approved minutes from Oct. 9 and Oct. 21. The council scheduled the formal election canvas for Nov. 18 at 6:30 p.m.

Context and next steps

Councilors discussed practical implications of the sewer amendment: the city will bring the sewer main to the property line; owners will have 24 months from official notice to connect; staff will publish a plain‑language letter and provide contact information so residents can ask about their specific obligations and timelines. The council also discussed ways to reduce homeowner costs by coordinating contractor availability when crews are on site.

All recorded motions were approved during the Nov. 6 meeting; the city will post the adopted ordinances and the notification letter for affected residents. If residents have questions about sewer hookup eligibility, the city will schedule field visits and provide contractor referrals.