Orangeville council adopts water ordinance, OKs speed signs and cemetery work; denies animal-citation waiver

Mayor Shaun Bell presided over the Orangeville City Council’s April 16 regular meeting, where members adopted Ordinance 2026-3 on secondary irrigation, approved speed signs for three town locations and rejected a request to waive a $330 animal-control citation.

The council approved the ordinance amending city code sections on secondary irrigation and water-system protection after discussion of which lots and institutions the rule would cover. Council Member Kirk McQuivey noted letters were sent to affected property owners; the ordinance was read aloud and adopted on a motion by Doug Stilson and second by Kirk McQuivey.

The water-rule change matters, council members said, because it clarifies secondary-watering requirements for half-acre lots and properties such as the church and school. The exact effective date and implementation details were not specified at the meeting.

During public comment, two county candidates introduced themselves. David Sebring, who said he is running for county commissioner, told the council he wants “to give back to the community” and to ease the tax burden on residents. Karen Richards, a candidate for county recorder, described her work in county offices and urged better coordination among offices to prevent administrative delays.

A request by resident Shelly Ussery to waive a $330 animal-control citation drew extended comment. Ussery said the fine felt “harsh” and described financial strain; Zoning Administrator Seth Manning and Council Member Doug Stilson recounted prior incidents involving the same dogs and noted a prior $125 fine. The council moved to deny the waiver. The roll-call recorded David McKee, Kari Alton, Kirk McQuivey and Kevin Butler voting yes and Doug Stilson recused; the meeting text also states the motion passed.

Council approved three speed signs to be placed at the north and south town limits and by the storage units and Food Ranch on SR 29. Mayor Bell said the state agreed to pay half the cost and install the signs and the county also committed help; the total purchase price was estimated at about $16,000 and the city will cover remaining costs from B&C Road Funds.

On cemetery maintenance, council debated whether to fertilize given current water concerns. Council Member Kirk McQuivey said staff recommended against fertilizing this year; David Sebring offered to pay half the cost. The council approved spending $1,450 for fertilizer after a motion by Kari Alton and second by David McKee.

Other routine approvals included reauthorizing business licenses for Woody’s Roadside Grill and First Choice Carpentry, appointing Kris Bell as Planning and Zoning chair, reimbursing Gwen Moore $50 for an Orangeville Days vendor fee, ratifying a $16.21 utility-account reimbursement to David Morgan and approving $194.98 for Planning and Zoning truck repairs. The city also tabled a decision on fence repairs at the fire station pending additional information on available materials.

Staff and council reports noted ongoing needs and projects: Tracy Addley said the fire department needs more personnel and announced a May 3 bingo fundraiser; Travis Richards said crews are preparing for secondary-water operations and weed control; Dani Tuttle reported that URS added a Roth 401(k) option and that she has applied for three grants, including turnout gear for firefighters and funding to pave a walking trail. Council Member David McKee said Kevin Jensen is pursuing funds and requested roughly $50,000 for recreation with remaining funds aimed at EMS needs.

The council adjourned at the close of the meeting. Several items — including implementation details for the new irrigation ordinance, the final cost-share for speed signs and any effective dates — were left for future staff follow-up or further council action.