Rockville to seek bid to clear overgrown Cemetery Wash after August storms
September 9, 2026, 6:00 p.m. · Rockville Town Hall
At its Sept. 9 meeting the Rockville Town Council heard a resident warn that Cemetery Wash, choked with brush and large trees, nearly overflowed in two recent storms. Mayor Pam Leach said the town will have Zion Arborist review the wash and provide a bid. The council also adopted an Arbor Day proclamation and approved August expenditures and financial statements, all unanimously.
From the approved minutes. Updated November 6, 2026.
In brief
6 items came up for a decision or discussion: 3 discussed, 2 approved, and 1 pending.
1 item here is tracked in the city's development tracker.
This write-up links 2 source documents.
4 members were present and 1 absent (Andy Efstratis (excused)).
Residents raised cemetery wash flooding and road storm damage.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Cemetery Wash flood risk | Pending |
| Hurricane Valley Fire District report | Discussed |
| Planning Commission report | Discussed |
| Arbor Day proclamation | Approved · 4-0 |
| Minutes, August expenditures and financial statements | Approved · 4-0 |
| Storm repairs and Rockville Daze | Discussed |
Agenda, item by item
Item PC · Roads and utilities
Cemetery Wash flood risk
Pending
A resident living beside the wash said it ran near capacity during Aug. 14 and Aug. 31 storms and is overgrown with weeds and large trees, including one against a culvert opening under Hirschi Lane. A council member said a washed-out upstream fence had fallen in front of the culvert and flooding had exposed a culinary water line. The mayor said the town will contact Zion Arborist, which previously trimmed trees in the wash, to review the problems and bid the work.
Item 4 · Public safety
Hurricane Valley Fire District report
Discussed
The chief reported 5 responses in Rockville, 8 in Zion and 30 in Springdale last month, with call volume up about 10% and on track for over 6,500 calls this year. The district's wildland team has made 18 assignments this year. The district is sponsoring a 25-year 9/11 remembrance at the Hurricane Community Center.
Item 6 · Zoning
Planning Commission report
Discussed
The commission reviewed a conditional use permit transfer for the Heller House sale, reminding the new owner of its limits (a person staying on site when rooms are rented, and only four rentals), and approved a temporary sign for ZArts at Canyon Paws during Thanksgiving week. It is revising Chapter One of the Land Use Code and proposes a reference sheet for state code numbers, to be reviewed with legal counsel before a public hearing.
Item 7 · Other
Arbor Day proclamation
Approved · 4-0
The council adopted the annual proclamation recognizing Arbor Day on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in the Town Park, with a Zion Arborist pruning demonstration.
Item 8-10 · Budget
Minutes, August expenditures and financial statements
Approved · 4-0
The council approved the Aug. 12 minutes, August 2026 expenditures and August financial statements. The mayor said the town's accounting records are moving from QuickBooks Online to a new system called Pelorus, which should simplify reports.
Item NA · Roads and utilities
Storm repairs and Rockville Daze
Discussed
A council member reported grading the cemetery, Grafton, Eagle Crags and DeMille roads after the storms, repairing irrigation damage, and having the county deliver two tons of cold asphalt mix for Center Street. The mayor said the county commissioner offered help and Grafton Road grading was still pending. Rockville Daze is set for Oct. 10 in the Town Park to raise money for picnic tables, and the clerk said Community Center parking problems may bring a stricter ordinance.
What residents said
Cemetery Wash floodingRoad storm damage
One resident raised the Cemetery Wash flooding concern.