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Circleville · City Council

Circleville council advertises a $2,700-a-month town maintenance job and moves toward a 10 a.m. start for beer sales

September 9, 2026, 7:04 p.m.

At its Sept. 9 meeting the Circleville Town Council voted unanimously to advertise a full-time, salaried town maintenance position at $2,700 a month for two weeks. The mayor said she is working with the town attorney on an ordinance setting 10 a.m. as the earliest time for off-premise beer sales, and the council discussed park rental terms and a sidewalk and crosswalk project with UDOT.

From the approved minutes. Updated November 3, 2026.

In brief

5 items came up for a decision or discussion: 3 discussed and 2 approved.

The agenda records 1 dollar amount, the largest $2,700.

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5 members were present and 1 absent (Council Member Shirl Fox (excused)).

Residents raised park rentals and beer sales hours.

Decisions at a glance

Agenda, item by item

  1. Item 1 · Appointment

    Town maintenance position

    Approved · 0-0

    The council voted to advertise a full-time salaried town maintenance job at $2,700 a month for two weeks. Gass suggested looking at paying into the Utah Retirement Systems as an incentive.

    • Budget$2,700 Monthly salary for the town maintenance position

    Moved by Council Member Dalton, seconded by Council Member Gass. Vote: passed unanimously

  2. Item 2 · City code

    Hours of sale for off-premise beer retailers

    Discussed

    The mayor wants an ordinance for 10 a.m. beer sales and is working with the town attorney. The council said it wants to do what best supports town businesses.

  3. Item 3 · Parks

    Park rental terms

    Discussed

    The council reviewed a draft contract; the mayor wants it simplified. A resident asked for equal electricity access for each renter and suggested a gray water connection. The town needs to find out how much power is available and used, and will take it up next month.

  4. Item 4 · Roads and utilities

    Sidewalk and crosswalk, UDOT

    Discussed

    The clerk is getting bids and working with UDOT on a residential sidewalk and crosswalk. The road department may apply for a new sidewalk grant.

  5. Item 5 · Roads and utilities

    Oak Basin water project and other business

    Approved · 0-0

    Cemetery water was restored as of Sept. 8 and the project looked close to wrapping up. A barbecue kiosk request will be voted on in October. The council subscribed to an employee app, hired a person to update water meter readings, and plans a 9/11 observance and discussed skipping fireworks for lack of help. After a closed session it approved bills and the budget variance.

    Vote: passed unanimously

What residents said

Park rentalsBeer sales hours

Residents spoke on park electricity and a barbecue and catering kiosk.