Tabiona approves a roughly $411,000 change order to bore under tribal parcels for its water project
August 11, 2026, 6:05 p.m. · Tabiona Town Hall
At its Aug. 11 meeting the Tabiona Town Council approved a change order of about $411,000 so Johansson Construction can bore through tribal parcels, letting the water project proceed without finalizing the remaining easements. Leftover project money would go toward replacing older fire hydrants. The council also tabled a discussion of pay for planning commission members and discussed crosswalks and school-zone signs before school starts.
From the approved minutes. Updated November 6, 2026.
In brief
4 items came up for a decision or discussion: 2 discussed, 1 approved, and 1 tabled.
The agenda records 1 dollar amount, the largest $411,000.
1 item here is tracked in the city's development tracker.
This write-up links 2 source documents.
5 members were present and 1 absent (Council Member Tanna Lee Strebel).
Residents raised water project and school-zone safety.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Water project change order for boring under tribal parcels | Approved · 4-0 |
| Planning commission kickoff and compensation | Tabled |
| Community center, crosswalks and school-zone signs | Discussed |
| Water operator report | Discussed |
Agenda, item by item
Contract
Water project change order for boring under tribal parcels
Approved · 4-0
Jeff McCarty of Sunrise Engineering presented a revised plan: Johansson Construction is willing to bore through the tribal parcels, allowing the town to finish the project without completing the remaining easements. The proposed change order is about $411,000. The council approved it and authorized Johansson to proceed. Any project funds left over would buy new fire hydrants to replace older ones.
- Change order$411,000 to Johansson Construction
- Engineer: Sunrise Engineering
- Remaining funds: new fire hydrants
Appointment
Planning commission kickoff and compensation
Tabled
The planning commission held a kickoff meeting to organize its responsibilities and will hold its first official meeting in September, when it appoints a chairman. Council Member Jones recommended tabling the discussion of commission members' compensation until September, and the council tabled it.
Roads and utilities
Community center, crosswalks and school-zone signs
Discussed
The council noted that the community center restrooms were repeatedly left in poor condition over the summer and discussed the need to address it. It also discussed finishing crosswalks and school-zone signs before school begins; the mayor will contact the Duchesne County road department, and a resident offered reflective paint for the crosswalks. A resident asked that a four-way stop and safe routes to school go on the September agenda.
Roads and utilities
Water operator report
Discussed
The water operator reported that lead and copper sampling went well and routine samples came back good. He will confirm pricing for meter cans with a supplier and report back.
What residents said
Water projectSchool-zone safety