Huntington council seats Theron Lee, adopts short-term rental rules and a rental cap
Minutes of the Sept. 16 meeting show Theron Lee won a council vacancy 3-1 over Josh Wagner, then the council adopted a short-term rental ordinance and cap, a rezoning and a $116,898 sidewalk bid.
Based on reporting by Huntington City. Read the original story →
The Huntington City Council filled a council vacancy on Sept. 16 by paper ballot, choosing Theron Lee over Josh Wagner by three votes to one, according to the council's minutes. Council Members Judd Beagley, Tom Kay, Lesa Miller and Gloria Wilson cast the ballots, and Recorder Brandy Wagner administered Lee's oath of office. Lee then voted on the rest of the agenda. [1]
With Miller excused at 6:48 p.m., the four remaining members voted yes on a short-term rental ordinance and a cap. Ordinance O-2026-9 replaces Chapter 9-15 of the city code on short-term and vacation rentals. Its posted summary says it covers business licensing, conditional use approval, occupancy, separation requirements, responsible parties, waiting lists, variances, transfer of ownership, annual renewal and existing licensed rentals. Resolution R-2026-15 sets the city cap. [1][2]
The same four voted for Ordinance O-2026-10, which changes the zoning of four parcels along 100 West and 200 West from R-1 Residential to C-1 Commercial, and for Resolution R-2026-16 on water share value. [1][3]
The council accepted a $116,898 bid from B Hansen Construction for the fiscal 2027 sidewalk project, after two bids were presented. It accepted the only bid for janitorial service, $425 a month, with Lee abstaining. It also approved a $200 deposit on new utility accounts after Treasurer Ronni Torre found that surrounding cities require one, and a $300 donation to Wee Bit Wicked. [1]
Council members heard that the security system at the fire station is outdated and its manufacturer no longer supports it. Because the cost would exceed the city's purchasing policy threshold, the mayor said the city would gather bids from other security companies. A resident asked about buying city property at 300 South and Main Street to relocate her business. Mayor Leonard Norton said the city would need to set a value and advertise the property, and no action was taken. [1]
Norton said the recent rainstorms overwhelmed the city's drainage system, particularly on the east side of town, and that fixing it will be expensive and slow. He asked residents to keep curbs and gutters clear. Beagley reported that the Emery Emergency Medical Special Service District reached an agreement with county commissioners to allocate funds to the district for the next five years, which he said will let the district raise EMT pay. [1]
Beagley also said the contractor GRIT had begun work on the city's pickleball courts that week. The meeting ended at 7:41 p.m. [1]
Sources
- Huntington City Council minutes, Sept. 16, 2026 (PDF, via Utah Public Notice Website) utah.gov
- Huntington Ordinance O-2026-9 summary, short-term and vacation rentals (PDF) utah.gov
- Huntington Ordinance O-2026-10 summary, zoning map change (PDF) utah.gov
This story was written by AI from the report by Huntington City, which has the full story. How we write stories.