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Diamondville council approves two ordinances, adopts resolutions, authorizes ADA restrooms and appoints JPB trustee
Summary
At its Feb. 2 meeting the Diamondville Town Council approved Ordinances 493 and 494 on third and final reading, advanced Ordinance 495 on first reading, adopted Resolutions 2026-01 and 2026-02, authorized up to $1,000 for ADA festival restrooms and appointed Ethan Backman to the Kemmerer‑Diamondville Water & Wastewater JPB.
The Diamondville Town Council on Feb. 2, 2026 approved multiple administrative and land-use measures, including two ordinances on third and final reading, two resolutions and an appointment to a local joint powers board.
Ordinance actions: The council approved Ordinance 493 on its third and final reading, amending Chapter 8.15 (Building Permits) of the Town Code to establish building-permit term limits and to require compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws. The council also approved Ordinance 494 on third and final reading to remove the fees section from Chapter 11.30 and provide that all fees will be established by separate resolution. The meeting record states these motions carried with "all voted aye"; the transcript does not record a numeric roll-call tally.
Resolutions and personnel: The council adopted Resolution 2026-01, establishing fees for administration of Chapter 11.30, and Resolution 2026-02, amending the town employee policy handbook to adopt updated job descriptions (the minutes correct a resolution-numbering error noted during the motion). Both were moved and seconded by council members and recorded as approved unanimously.
Festival accessibility purchase: Council authorized the purchase of ADA-compliant restroom units for use at the Oyster Ridge Music Festival 2026 in an amount not to exceed $1,000. Council Member Robert Sawaya made the motion and Council Member Nicole Petersen seconded; the meeting record shows the motion carried with "all voted aye." The transcript does not provide further procurement detail.
Appointment to joint board: The council approved the application of Ethan Backman to fill the open trustee seat on the Kemmerer‑Diamondville Water and Wastewater Joint Powers Board for a term expiring Dec. 31, 2026. The motion was moved by Council Member Sawaya and seconded by Council Member Petersen; the minutes record the vote as "all voted aye." The transcript does not list a numeric roll call.
Process note and next steps: The council directed interviews for two applicants for a vacant council seat (unfinished business) prior to the next meeting. No public comments were recorded during the public-comment period. Mayor Eric Backman adjourned the meeting at 6:24 p.m.
