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Charleston council reviews cemetery rules, website recovery and declares equipment surplus
Summary
At its April 2 meeting Charleston reviewed cemetery cremation limits, reported progress on cemetery cleanup, said the town website should be restored after a malware incident, and approved declaring a mower and snowplow surplus for sale; the council also set a General Plan workshop for April 24.
Charleston, April 2, 2026 — The Charleston Town Council covered several routine but practical town matters at its April 2 meeting, including cemetery policy, a website malware recovery, public‑works cleanup and the sale of surplus equipment.
Cemetery policy and cleanup: The council reviewed Resolution 2001‑05, which limits cremation burials to three per lot; members said the rule will remain unless a petition is filed to change it. Public Works lead Justin Hooper reported ongoing cemetery maintenance: edging headstones, removing dumped trees, and addressing dirt berms; he and Mel McQuary plan to install trees as a barrier.
Website recovery: Duane and Derek Spencer explained that malware had compromised the town's website, that they worked with state resources to remediate the issue, and that the site was expected to be restored by the end of the weekend.
Surplus equipment: Scott Solum moved to declare a Toro lawnmower and a Mad Dogg snowplow surplus to sale. Michael Bauer seconded the motion and the council voted unanimously to proceed with the surplus declaration.
Other housekeeping: Council discussed Town Hall foundation and stucco damage related to watering, potential asphalt work for sunken areas, lighting improvements and engaging UDOT about road impacts from nearby construction. The council reiterated that March 2026 financials will be considered on May 7 pending accountant Dave Sanderson's reports. The town's Heritage Committee announced a Springtime Festival (June 1) and town cleanup (June 6) and noted a potential $200,000 outdoor‑program grant.
Votes at a glance: Minutes approval (motion by Scott Solum) — approved unanimously; Ordinance 2026‑01 adoption (see separate article) — approved unanimously; Surplus declaration of Toro mower and Mad Dogg snowplow (motion by Scott Solum) — approved unanimously.
Next steps: The council set a General Plan workshop for April 24, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and moved into a closed session later the evening before adjourning at 10:30 p.m.
