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Nibley council adopts general plan and multiple measures, approves Morgan Farm leases
Summary
Council adopted a revised general plan with map amendments, approved wastewater planning and transient‑room tax measures, supported the city manager’s NRWA nomination, and approved two Morgan Farm lease agreements; a rezone item was continued for lack of a signed rezone agreement.
Nibley’s city council approved a package of city business spanning planning, utilities, taxation and parks at the meeting.
The council adopted an amended general plan after several map and definition changes intended to clarify future land‑use guidance and create room for a new detached‑residential small‑lot category. During debate members proposed adding R‑2 to the detached‑residential large‑lot description and converting a small triangle parcel to mixed‑residential; the motion carried on a roll‑call vote with all members recorded as in favor.
On utilities and regulatory items, Jared (wastewater staff) presented the 2026 wastewater planning program survey. Council approved resolution 26‑07 to adopt the survey and waived a second reading. Jared told the council the city is on track to meet cleaning and TVing targets this year and that the system currently uses three primary lift stations (plus a USU station the city does not operate).
Council also adopted ordinance 26‑03 to set the municipal transient room tax at 1% (the municipal maximum), after staff confirmed state law limits municipalities to that rate. "The 1% is the max municipals can do," staff said; the motion passed unanimously.
The council voted to support submission of Justin Mahn’s name for consideration to the National Rural Water Association board (resolution 26‑08). Justin noted additional travel and meeting time commitments but described the potential operational benefits for Nibley, including easier access to favorable loan terms tied to state and federal programs.
Members approved two redlined lease agreements with the Nibley Morgan Farm nonprofit: a 10‑year lease for the main Morgan Farm operations and a short‑term (3‑year) lease for the Hollow Road grazing parcel. Agreements include inventory and ownership clauses for grant‑funded improvements, a requirement that the lessee carry liability/property insurance (staff redline set minimum coverage at $1,000,000 with a provision to increase to $2,000,000 if operations expand), and notice periods for termination (12 months for the farm parcel; 180 days for Hollow Road). Council adopted the staff redlines on a voice vote.
One agenda item was continued: a second‑reading rezone (ordinance 26‑02) was postponed after staff said the draft rezone agreement had not been returned by the city attorney; the council unanimously voted to continue the item until a signed draft is available.
Votes at a glance: - Resolution 26‑07 (2026 wastewater planning program survey): approved, roll‑call unanimous. - Ordinance 26‑03 (transient room tax at 1%): approved, roll‑call unanimous. - General plan (amended adoption): approved, roll‑call unanimous. - Resolution 26‑08 (support for Justin Mahn NRWA nomination): approved, roll‑call unanimous. - Morgan Farm lease agreements (staff redlined versions): approved by voice vote. - Ordinance 26‑02 (rezone & rezone agreement): continued to a future meeting.
Council did not adopt fiscal appropriations tied to these approvals at the meeting; staff will return with implementation details, contract language and any budget impacts where required.
