Council advances public‑works priorities: ArcGIS grant effort, hiring, water limits; hydrant and annexation left open

Henefer — The Henefer Town Council spent a portion of its May 5 meeting on infrastructure and operations matters, moving some items toward implementation while leaving others for further coordination.

Councilmember Chad West described efforts to pursue a grant for ArcGIS mapping software to digitally map water and sewer lines and other infrastructure, which staff said would aid public‑works maintenance. The council also discussed hiring a full‑time Public Works Supervisor; the position requires water and sewer certification (or progress toward certification), the job description is ready to post, and the town has budget capacity to fund the role. Part‑time applicants will also be considered.

On water policy, the town adopted a schedule limiting lawn watering to twice weekly based on odd/even house numbers; residents who complete a secondary water connection by July 1 will have inspection fees waived, and meters will measure consumption with overage fees for excess use. Staff reported candidate proposals for a code enforcement officer are under review and recommended acquiring a dedicated computer server to support administrative work.

Developer Jeffrey Richins requested installation of a fire hydrant for a lot he is developing; the fire department supports another hydrant but council members discussed alternative technical options, including a tank with piping, and no formal action on the hydrant was taken. Similarly, the Dearden–Richins annexation was discussed in public hearing but received no final action at the meeting.