Meadow expects full reimbursement of about $75,000 in fire and flood mitigation costs
September 21, 2026, 7:00 p.m. · Meadow Firehouse
At its Sept. 21 meeting the Meadow Town Council heard that close to $75,000 in fire and flood mitigation charges is expected to be reimbursed in full, and the town and Millard County are discussing a county loan under a memorandum of understanding while that is processed. Council members also reported a Main Street water leak repaired under a UDOT permit, 19 power poles replaced this year, and plans to sell about 30 surplus poles by sealed bid.
From the draft minutes. Updated November 7, 2026.
In brief
6 items came up for a decision or discussion: 4 discussed and 2 approved.
The agenda records 2 dollar amounts, the largest $75,000.
1 item here is tracked in the city's development tracker.
This write-up links 2 source documents.
5 members were present and 2 absent (Jim Beckstrand (excused), Treasurer Haley Abplanalp (excused)).
Residents raised flood mitigation costs.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Accounting report and mitigation reimbursement | Approved · 3-0 |
| Flood mitigation update | Discussed |
| Water department | Discussed |
| Electrical department and power pole bids | Discussed |
| Roads | Discussed |
| October meeting date | Approved |
Agenda, item by item
Item 6 · Budget
Accounting report and mitigation reimbursement
Approved · 3-0
The mayor said close to $75,000 of the claims are fire and flood mitigation charges the town expects to have fully reimbursed, and he and the clerk will meet with the state on the process. Millard County could step in and pay as a loan under a memorandum of understanding. The council approved paying the bills, including the UAMPS power charge.
- Payment$75,000
Item 13a · Public safety
Flood mitigation update
Discussed
The state Division of Emergency Management installed a camera south of the culvert as an early flood alert, which the sheriff's office can control remotely, in place until Halloween. A track hoe stays at June Hill through September; keeping it longer would cost the town about $10,000 a month, which the council may revisit in spring.
- other$10,000
Item 7 · Roads and utilities
Water department
Discussed
A large Main Street leak was repaired by boring under the road, which required UDOT permits. The town got three close bids and chose the contractor that could start sooner.
Item 8 · Roads and utilities
Electrical department and power pole bids
Discussed
Dixie Power finished replacing eleven poles, making nineteen this calendar year, and more are wanted in spring 2027 if the budget allows. The mayor counted about 30 surplus poles to sell by sealed bid, with the highest bidder taking as many as wanted at its price, then the next highest, and so on.
Item 9 · Roads and utilities
Roads
Discussed
UDOT paved after culvert work but missed a spot on Center Street, so a council member is looking for asphalt to fix it, and plans to set Main Street flag brackets to a uniform height.
Item 14b · Other
October meeting date
Approved
Because Millard School District's fall break overlaps, the October meeting was moved to Monday, Oct. 12.
What residents said
Flood mitigation costs
No public comments. A regional community advisor introduced himself and shared a flier for an October growth summit.