Huntington council approves consent agenda, grants business license and donates $500 to bike club; residents object to subdivision

Huntington Mayor Leonard Norton presided over the city council's regular meeting on Feb. 18, 2026, which began at 6:30 p.m. The council approved its consent agenda (minutes and city claims), granted a business license to Double Down Equipment Repair, authorized a $500 donation to the MECCA Bike Club and agreed to write off two delinquent utility accounts established in 2021–2022.

The council approved the consent agenda on a motion by Council member Tom Kay, seconded by Council member Lesa Miller; a roll-call vote recorded Council members Judd Beagley, Kay, Miller, Devin Wilson and Gloria Wilson voting yes. In a separate vote, Council member Miller moved to approve a business license for Double Down Equipment Repair after applicant David James described the company's plan to expand into the Huntington area from its operations in northern Nevada and northern Idaho; Council member Gloria Wilson seconded and the motion carried.

Kim Player, speaking on behalf of the MECCA Bike Club, requested city support for the club's 40th annual mountain bike festival. Council member Judd Beagley proposed a $500 donation, which Council member Tom Kay seconded. A roll-call vote recorded unanimous support from the five council members. The source of the funds for the donation was not specified in the meeting minutes.

Treasurer Ronni Torre presented two utility accounts for write-off that were created in 2021–2022 and later sent to collections. Torre reported staff were unable to recover funds because the accounts lacked sufficient identifying information when established. Council member Kay moved to approve the write-offs; Council member Devin Wilson seconded, and the motion passed on a unanimous roll-call vote.

During public comment, Steven Gordon, who identified himself as a nearby homeowner, urged the council to enforce applicable state and city codes, saying a proposed subdivision in the area was unsuitable for housing and could be "devastating to homeowners and the community." Jaylin Gordon, a certified appraiser, described observations about homes near the proposed development and urged the council to protect the city's health, safety and welfare. The council did not take a formal vote on the subdivision at this meeting and noted that Planning and Zoning has been engaged on the matter.

Mayor Norton said council assignments would shift: Gloria Wilson will oversee the cemetery and Devin Wilson will oversee streets. Norton also publicly thanked Gary Arrington for his years of service to the city.

Department reports noted no fire department update. Scott Gordon of the maintenance department said staff attended Blue Stakes training in Carbon County, removed a fallen branch from the cemetery and are preparing to service city vehicles. The Youth City Council is preparing for an Easter egg hunt. Planning and Zoning matters were discussed at the commission level; Jessica Lee was introduced as a new Planning and Zoning member and reported issuing two zoning clearances that have been forwarded to the county.

Votes at a glance - Consent agenda (minutes from Jan. 21 and Jan. 28; city claims): approved (roll-call: Beagley, Kay, Miller, D. Wilson, G. Wilson — yes). - Business license — Double Down Equipment Repair: approved (mover: Lesa Miller; seconder: Gloria Wilson; outcome: carried). - Donation — MECCA Bike Club: $500 approved (mover: Judd Beagley; seconder: Tom Kay; outcome: carried). - Utility account write-offs (accounts opened 2021–2022): approved (mover: Tom Kay; seconder: Devin Wilson; outcome: carried). - Adjournment: approved; meeting ended at 7:14 p.m.

The council scheduled further review of Section 9-7 of the city code at a future Planning and Zoning meeting and did not take formal action on the proposed subdivision during this session. The minutes record citizen concerns and administrative updates; any formal land-use decisions will appear on future agendas.