Elmo renews its school-district property lease through 2030 and cleans up its bank-account signers
August 11, 2026, 7:30 p.m. · Elmo Town Hall
At its Aug. 11 meeting the Elmo Town Council reported that its lease of Emery County School District property has been renewed through 2030. The council voted to remove former council members, employees and clerks from the town's bank accounts and to find the key to, or drill open, a safe deposit box. Members also heard that sewer and culinary water work is planned in town and that water use was higher than planned.
From the approved minutes. Updated November 6, 2026.
In brief
5 items came up for a decision or discussion: 3 discussed and 2 approved.
This write-up links 2 source documents.
Residents raised water use and sewer construction.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Emery County School District property lease | Discussed |
| Bank accounts and safe deposit box | Approved |
| Water use and sewer work | Discussed |
| Parks, recreation and beautification | Discussed |
| Minutes, bills and monthly financial statements | Approved |
Agenda, item by item
Item 4 · Contract
Emery County School District property lease
Discussed
The town renewed its lease of Emery County School District property, good until 2030. The mayor will check that everything is in order.
- Lease term: through 2030
Item 5 · Other
Bank accounts and safe deposit box
Approved
The council voted to remove former council members, employees and clerks or treasurers from the town's bank accounts and update account information. It also discussed locating the key to the town's safe deposit box, which holds water certificates, or having the lock drilled out.
Item 6 · Roads and utilities
Water use and sewer work
Discussed
The town is within its water restrictions but used more than it planned. A sewer district board report said construction is planned in town, with crews still working in Orangeville, to put in sewer and culinary lines. Road work near a new construction site, sewer for 200 East, secondary water for 100 and 200 East and asphalt on 400 East were also discussed.
Parks
Parks, recreation and beautification
Discussed
The park looked great for Horse and Buggy Days and residents complimented the new horseshoe pits. A wiffle ball league for ages 8 to 18 will start in November and December, and Christmas decorations have been ordered.
Item 14 · Budget
Minutes, bills and monthly financial statements
Approved
The council approved the minutes and bills and reviewed the monthly financial statements.
What residents said
Water useSewer construction