Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Governance topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Afton council adopts town attorney engagement letter and confirms board and staff appointments; new council member sworn in
Summary
Council adopted a new engagement letter expanding the town’s legal team, appointed multiple board members and town officers, and Judge Rod Jensen administered the oath of office to Council Member Cody Myers.
The Afton Town Council took several personnel and governance actions at its Jan. 12 meeting. Town Attorney Dale Cottam presented a new engagement letter that expands the firm’s capacity to serve the town by allowing use of newly hired attorney Brandon Taylor. Council Member Will Wilkes moved to adopt the engagement letter and authorize Mayor Jason C. Inskeep to sign; Council Member Jeff Jensen seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Inskeep presented lists of candidates for multiple town boards, including the Utility Board, Heritage Committee, Airport Board, Public Health Board, Tourism Promotion Board, Planning & Zoning Board and the Golf Board; Council Member Jeff Jensen moved to appoint the slate as presented, seconded by Council Member Will Wilkes, and the motion carried unanimously. The council also voted unanimously to confirm appointed town employees and department heads including Town Administrator Violet Sanderson, Director of Public Utilities Larry Lancaster, Director of Public Works Joshua Peavler, Golf Course Director Bryce Burton, Afton Police Chief Jason Romberg, Municipal Court Judge Rod Jensen, Town Clerk Lisa Hokanson and Town Treasurer Sadie Phillips.
Afton Municipal Court Judge Rod Jensen then administered the oath of office to newly elected Council Member Cody Myers; Mayor Inskeep welcomed him and noted that re-elected Council Member Abby Humes will be sworn at the February meeting. The council adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
