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The Town of Hanksville has completed counting ballots for the 2025 municipal general election on November 4, 2025. Below are the unofficial general election results for: Mayor (4-year term): William (Bill) Raynald Wells – 21 votes Jeffren Thomas Pei – 62 votes Council Member (4-year term): Vote for 2 seats Robert G. Gilner - 66 Peter Authur Devonshire 53 Total Ballots Cast - 85 These results are unofficial and will be certified after the official canvass. The Town thanks all residents who participated in this important part of our community’s democratic process.

Hanksville Town is conducting this election using Vote By-Mail. Ballots will be mailed to voters the week of October 14, 2025. If you did not receive your ballot by mail or it has been lost or misplaced, you may vote in person on November 4th, 2025 from 7am until 8pm. Voter ID is Required. Important Dates: General Election Day is Tuesday, November 4, 2025 . If you return your ballot by mail, we recommend you mail your ballot early so that it will be received on or before 8:00 pm on General Election Day. You may also return your ballot in person to the drop box at the Town Clerk’s office at 30 S Hwy 95 in Hanksville from October 21 - October 30, 2025 or on General Election day 11/04/2025 from 7am until 8pm. Learn More: View candidates information (if they chose to post their profile) and find general election information at Vote.Utah.gov . If candidates are disqualified or withdraw from the election, it will be listed on this website. Vote Your Ballot: Mark your ballot clearly by following the instructions on your ballot. After voting your ballot, refold the ballot as it was received and place it in the red return envelope. Before sealing your envelope, make sure you have signed the ballot affidavit to make the ballot countable. If you need assistance to vote a paper ballot, sign the affidavit or when to early vote, go to the Town Clerk’s office for help. Signing Your Ballot Affidavit: Each envelope is unique. Make sure you have the envelope with your name printed on it before signing. Print your name in the space provided to help with ballot check-in. Please provide a daytime phone number and email address so that you can be contacted if needed. By law, ballots in unsigned envelopes cannot be counted. You may not sign the envelope for another person – even with their permission. Signing another person’s envelope is a crime, punishable by a fine and/or imprisonment. Returning Your Ballot: In the mail – You may return it at any post office. Make sure you have attached the proper postage. In Person – Early voting through a drop box located at the Town Clerk’s office October 21 - October 30, 2025 during normal business hours of 10am-2pm. Primary Election Day November 4, 2025 from 7am until 8pm on Election Day at the drop box at the Clerk’s office. Notification of Ballot Status: Sign up to receive notifications of when your ballot is mailed, received in our office and counted. You will receive notification by email, text or phone message. Sign up at TrackMyBallot.gov .

The Hanksville Town Council convened its regular meeting on the 2nd day of October 2025 in the Hanksville Community Center; meeting commenced at 6:00pm. Present: Mayor Jeffren T. Pei, C. Robert Gilner, C. Mona Wells and C. Eric Wells Absent: Treasurer Jessica Alvey and C. Morgan Stephen Employees: Clerk Lisa Wells  Public in Attendance:   Slate Banner, Sue Fivecoat, Margaret Re, Dane (Hanksville RV), Tyson Hunt, Brad Childs (Gerber Construction).  Jeremy Butler, Bruce Johnson and April Lathram with Division of Natural Resources.Brennen Rees (Ensign Engineering) Pledge:  Mayor Jeffren T. Pei Prayer: C. Eric Wells Roll Call: Mayor Jeffren T. Pei Motion to approve minutes from the September council meeting:  C. Eric Wells; Second C. Mona Wells Aye: All in attendance.   Motion to move new business items to first of the agenda: Mayor Jeffren T. Pei; Second C. Mona Wells Aye: All in attendance.   New Business:    Jeremy Butler - Utah Department of Natural Resources - Annual report to Hanksville regarding efforts in quagga mussel containment.  He introduced April Lathram - she oversees the DNR staff at the boat ramp and Lt. Bruce Johnson -he oversees the whole state regarding quagga mussels.  Lt. Johnson gave the remainder of the report.  Bullfrog now has a dip tank which has been helpful and reduced the number of boaters sent elsewhere.  Hanksville RV is doing a great job with decontamination and cleaning of encrusted boats.  Off Shore no longer has a contract with DNR for decontamination.  The DNR did 14,000 inspections this season with 1400 decontaiminated.  40% of Colorado boaters do not have the annual required education course.  The DNR motto to help with the spread of quagga mussels is Clean, Drain and Dry.  It is illegal to transport a boat with the drain plug in.  Reminder to all to not bypass the inspection station, boaters will be fined $680. Hanksville Diversion project - town water usage.  Brad Childs estimates that at peak usage for all construction operations 60,000gal/day.  The council discussed storage availability for this increase of demand and felt comfortable with selling Gerber and other sub-contractors like Brown Brothers water.  Maintenance will continue to monitor usage and town water demands.   Resolution 25-01 - a resolution to cancel the council member race in the upcoming general election.    Motion to approve Resolution 25-01 to cancel unopposed council race in 2025 general election: C. Eric Wells; Second C. Mona Wells Aye: All in attendance.     Tabled Business:   Request from Katherine Roberts regarding social media platform and online discussions for town business - Discussion from last council meeting to inform the mayor of the letter from Mrs. Roberts and request from council to follow the posted administrator rules of the Hanksville Pickler. The mayor will review her letter.   Slate Banner - Follow-up with Hanksville 1st Subdivision property line change - Slate is asking the council if they have a problem with this change of property to allow for a smaller turn-around at the end of 80 south that will change the outside property line of the Hanksville 1st Subdivision.  When Mr. Banner has the mylar of the correct property description; he needs signatures from the mayor, clerk and planning commission before he can record it.  He has all the necessary quit-claim deeds to transfer the property correctly. All property owners within the subdivision have been notified of this change of the turn-round and boundary line and are in agreement with the changes. He has also made provision of a right-of-way for any future utility needs. This meets the current subdivision ordinance requirements.   Motion to approve the change in the Hanksville 1st Subdivision property line at the end of 80 south as shown on the submitted map: C. Eric Wells; Sec: Robert Gilner Aye: All in attendance. Report of Officers: Council member Mona Wells:   She has scheduled Founders Day for Saturday, October 11th and contacted the county for a free dump at the landfill.  The dump will be open from 10am  until 5pm. Reminder that no tires or used oil is accepted.  If someone needs help with a big item contact the clerk to coordinate with C. Mona Wells for pick-up.   Council member Morgan Stephens: ABSENT          Slate Banner has a fix-it list for the affordable housing units that he will be submitting to the clerk.  The eviction notice was sent to apartment #2 as per instructions by the council at the last meeting.  Tyson Hunt - asked if he could speak to why he was unable to pay. He had back surgery then his child was bit by a dog and it's been a rough few months for him.  He does realize that he has been late several times in the past.  The mayor would like to discuss this in an executive meeting.   C. Eric Wells requested money to spend on more Christmas lights to decorate the old church.  The council agreed that he could spend between $500 to $1000 for Christmas lights. Council member Eric Wells: A new sewer and water line has been installed for Red Desert, this is a 3” water line so bigger than most.  Maintenance will be working to connect Scott Livingston and Kenny McCoy property soon.  All have paid the required connection and impact fees.  They will be billed for the actual cost of materials including digging under the road by CC Construction, as required to get the utilities to the proper side of the road to connect.      The State approved a grinder pump from the extra money from the sewer project.  Also, the Wayne County Fire District is in need of information from the town regarding an ISO Audit that the county is undergoing..  Brennen Rees with Ensign said he could help with that but will need a little information from Eric. Brennen Rees - reported on the water master plan that he has been working on.  There had been some revision to the storage requirements needed for reserve after looking at the businesses they have determined the 300,000 gal storage will be required for emergency use with 100gpm for peak demand.  Hanksville has 260gpm from source wells but is deficient in water storage.  The oldest tank on the Rookie hill has had some leakage and they estimate by 2030 that tank will need to come offline.  Their recommendation is a new tank of 500,000 gal that will serve for the 40 year master water plan.  Brennen will finalize the maps and full water master plan.  This grant for the master plan will pay 100% of the cost and is needed before the town can continue to pursue the grant money from Rep. Celeste Molloy’s office for a bigger tank.   Council member Robert Gilner: He is ready to begin the road project and will get with Eric Wells and volunteer to make it happen.  The mayor met with Jared from UDOT. The council discussed the UDOT Qualified Proposals for the Safe Route To Schools grant.  The 4 qualified engineering firms - Jones and DeMille, Ensign Engineering, Mainline Engineering and Ridgeline Consultants. They discussed each firm. Motion to engage Ensign Engineering for the firm to represent Hanksville with the Safe Route to School grant : C. Eric Wells; Second: Robert Gilner Aye:  All in attendance. Mayor Jeffren T. Pei: Mayor Pei said he is working on a FEMA grant for generators to provide electricity for the town in case of power outage.  He has designated the Hanksville Elementary School and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints building as emergency shelters. Treasurer Jessica Alvey: ABSENT The clerk presented the financial report from 7/1/2025 to 9/30/2025 and they discussed money spent and checked to see if they were on track with the budgeted income/expenses.  C. Eric Wells brought up the ongoing negotiations for a new (used) mini-ex.  He has found a mini-ex for $90K plus the trade-in valve of the current mini-ex will be $50K left plus he needs a trailer for it.  He also would like to propose the purchase of a used tractor for about $40K.  The mini-ex will be purchased from money received in the water fund for bulk water and the continued sale of bulk water to the construction crews for the diversion project will fund the purchase of a tractor.  This tractor will serve the needs of road maintenance, arena maintenance, utility install and general maintenance.  The bigger mini-ex will serve the needs of all sewer and water connections as well as the cemetery needs. Clerk Lisa Wells: Bills presented to council for approval (spreadsheet attached) Motion to approve bills: C. Eric Wells; Second C. Mona Wells. Aye: All in attendance Planning Commission:   Slate Banner - The planning commission will meet next on October 14, 2025.  They are continuing their read through of SB174 and will be ready to schedule a public hearing with the couple of changes that they have informed the council of - the civil engineer requirement and 30 day recording deadline of the final plat to Wayne County. The council directed the planning commission to focus on the annexation plan as their next step when the subdivision application ordinance is complete.   Public Comment: NONE   Motion for an optional closed session to discuss affordable housing property: C. Eric Wells; Second C. Mona Wells;  Aye: Mayor Jeffren T. Pei, C. Eric Wells, C. Mona Wells, and C. Robert Gilner.   After return from closed session: Motion to evict tenants from apartment #2 at the Hanksville Affordable Housing: C. Eric Wells; Second C. Robert Gilner.  Aye:  All in attendance. Motion to adjourn:  C. Mona Wells; Second C. Eric Wells. Aye: All in attendance. The meeting adjourned at 8:05pm.

The Hanksville Town Council convened its regular meeting on the 4th day of September 2025 in the Hanksville Community Center; meeting commenced at 6:25pm.(started late due to waiting for a quorum to be present) Present: C. Robert Gilner, C. Mona Wells and C. Eric Wells Absent: Treasurer Jessica Alvey, Mayor Jeffren T. Pei, and C. Morgan Stephen Employees: Clerk Lisa Wells  Public in Attendance:   Slate Banner, Katherine Roberts, Sue Fivecoat, Sarah Tal and Sandy Borthwick.  Brock Jackson with R6 attended virtually. Meeting to Order:  C. Mona Wells Pledge:  C. Mona Wells Prayer: C. Eric Wells Roll Call: C. Mona Wells    Motion to approve minutes from the August council meeting:  C. Eric Wells; Second C. Robert Gilner Aye: All in attendance.   New Business:    Color Country Animal Welfare report from Sarah Tal and Sandy Borthwick - board members of CCAW - They are a non-profit organization established since 2009.  This is the 3rd year in their new facility in Torry.  They do animal rescue, adoption and animal boarding.  They also have a pet food bank where people can receive food for their animals at no charge.  They continue to spay/neuter and hold vaccine immunization clinics.  They are asking the town to donate $1000 or whatever the town would like at their next budget funding meeting.    Brock Jackson - R6 - Informed council of an on-going conversation that has started regarding annexation coordination with Wayne County and municipalities within it.  The idea is to create a buffer zone within 600’ of town boundaries that would require any new development within this buffer zone to get a letter of denial regarding annexation of the project before they would get approval from the county.  This would be a courtesy giving towns the first right of refusal to annex; they could choose to annex the property.  The county currently has a moratorium for any subdividing of more than 4 lots.  Brock is visiting with all the municipalities within Wayne County to see if they would like to implement this or something like it.  The council would like to continue this conversation. Public Comment:   Katherine Roberts - She has talked to Jabe at the BLM office regarding land swap of BLM property to be used for the public.  She mentioned that perhaps he could be invited to a planning commission meeting or council meeting.  Sue Fivecoat gave examples of this land swap happening with the BLM and Hanksville for recreation and public services such as the Hanksville park, cemetery and gun range.  As long as the property continues to be used as a benefit to a public need. A resource management plan in 2008 earmarked property that could be swapped.     Katherine then read a letter she has written (attached to minutes) titled “The Divisiveness and Cost of Unmoderated Social Media Platforms” and submitted to the council.  She is asking the town council to consider creating an official town forum on the town website that is moderated with clear policies to discuss official town business, including planning and zoning discussions.  She believes that the Hanksville Pickler has become an unofficial public forum that exposes the town to legal scrutiny, particularly concerning the First Amendment rights of constituents and other relevant laws concerning transparency and public access. The council discusses this issue at length and will table this request and do their best to research better avenues for public discussion in the future.   Slate Banner - His opinion regarding the request for money from Color County Animal Welfare, all tax money should be used for the town, not a non-profit organization. Report of Officers: Council member Mona Wells:   With cooler weather she is hoping to do work at the cemetery. Council member Morgan Stephens: ABSENT Council member Eric Wells: He continues to have conversion regarding the left over money from the sewer project.  They will not fund equipment or clean the sewer lines from flood damage.  He is looking for a grinder pump screen at the sewer flume. Public education regarding products that clog the sewer lines would be helpful.  He is also building cement forms at the park to be ready for any surplus cement from Brown Brothers. Council member Robert Gilner: He is still planning on doing the crack seal this fall on town roads but did not give a date. Mayor Jeffren T. Pei: ABSENT Treasurer Jessica Alvey: ABSENT Planning Commission:   Slate Banner - The planning commission will not be meeting in September.  SB174 update for subdivision application is complete and under final review.  They are comparing the new version to the old version to make sure everything is transferred over correctly. The P&Z would like the town council to consider 2 new changes: -A civil engineering review on behalf of the town be required. -Implementation of a 30 day deadline for recording of final plat with Wayne County Recorder’s office once it has been approved.  Failure to file with the county nullifies the application. Clerk Lisa Wells: Bills presented to council for approval (spreadsheet attached) Motion to approve bills: C. Robert Gilner; Second C. Mona Wells. Aye: All in attendance. Audit by Kimball & Roberts will be October 1, 2025 A resolution to cancel the council member race due to non contested race will be on the agenda for next council meeting. Apartment #2 tenants have failed to pay for 3 months, which has been their history.  What is the recommendation of the council for these tenants?  The council agreed to send an eviction notice to these tenants due to lack of payment for past due rent. dj Tabled Business:      Hanksville 1st Subdivision property line change - Slate Banner - He has several quit claim deeds to change property ownership to make the turnaround on his property smaller.  As per the engineered drawing presented it will be reduced to 100’ diameter, but this will require property ownership to change between Hanksville Town, Slate Banner and Sue Fivecoat.  The right-of-way for utilities will continue underground.  The council would like the planning commission to review this project and make sure it is in compliance with the planning and zoning regulations. Motion to adjourn:  C. Eric Wells; Second C. Robert Gilner. Aye: All in attendance. The meeting adjourned at 8:07pm.

Hanksville Town, Wayne County, State of Utah  - We are pleased to announce the certified results of the 2025 Municipal Primary Election, as reviewed and certified by the Board of Municipal Canvassers on August 21, 2025. Official Totals William (Bill) Raynald Wells  - 12 - Nominated Daniel Sterling Thatcher  - 9 - Eliminated Jefferson Thomas Pei  - 50 - Nominated TOTAL VOTES: 71 These results were certified by Lisa J. Wells, Hanksville Town Clerk, with the official seal of the Town of Hanksville. The primary election process has now concluded, paving the way for the Municipal General Election to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. The names of the official candidates will appear on the ballot for this election. Voting locations for the general election include: Utah Public Notice Website Hanksville Community Center Hanksville Post Office We thank all candidates and voters for their participation in this democratic process. Stay tuned for more updates as we approach the general election date.

The Town of Hanksville has completed counting ballots for the 2025 municipal primary election on August 12, 2025. Below are the unofficial primary election results for the office of Mayor (4-year term): William (Bill) Raynald Wells – 12 votes Morgan Stephens – Withdrawn Daniel Sterling Thatcher – 9 votes Jeffren Thomas Pei – 48 votes These results are unofficial and will be certified after the official canvass. The Town thanks all residents who participated in this important part of our community’s democratic process.

The Hanksville Town Council convened its regular meeting on the 7th day of August 2025 in the Hanksville Community Center; meeting commenced at 6:00pm. Present: Mayor Jeffren T. Pei, C. Morgan Stephen, and C. Robert Gilner  Absent: Treasurer Jessica Alvey, C. Mona Wells and C. Eric Wells  Employees: Clerk Lisa Wells  Public in Attendance:   Ashton Brian, Dan Thatcher, Doug Roberts, Sara Bradbury and Slate Banner. Ensign Engineering - Brennen Rees and Jack Jeppson. Meeting to Order:  Mayor Jeffren T. Pei Pledge:  Mayor Jeffren T. Pei Prayer: Ashton Brian Roll Call: Mayor Jeffren T. Pei    Motion to approve minutes from the June council meeting:  C. Morgan Stephens; Second C. Robert Gilner Aye: All in attendance. Report of Officers: Council member Mona Wells:   Absent Council member Morgan Stephens: Considering the needs of town housing - roof on one building, laundry room repairs and painting needed, she is not sure how to address those needs. Council member Eric Wells: ABSENT - The sewer project is complete and the left over money, which is about $60,000, we have been working with George Meadows with the Division of Water Quality, to get his approval for a project. C. Morgan Stephens would like to know when all the equipment will be moved off her property. Council member Robert Gilner: He is still planning on doing the crack seal this fall on town roads. Mayor Jeffren T. Pei: The mayor is considering hiring Nate Maire as an additional part-time employee to help with the gun range project.  He will talk with Eric Wells and Anthony Jones to get their input. Treasurer Jessica Alvey: Absent Planning Commission:   Ashton Brian - The planning commission has completed the draft subdivision application ordinance and submitted it to Brock Jackson with R6 for his input.  They will be meeting next Thursday, August 14th, to do the final review of the draft and they hope to schedule a public hearing on August 28, 2025.  The council wants to make sure they take enough time to complete it and will support their decision of when to hold the public hearing.  The Ekker Subdivision has met all the requirements and the planning commission has signed off on the plat map provided by Dennis Ekker, they did move the property that was land locked into Kathryn Hoggatt’s name and he met all the requirements of the council and the planning commission.  The mayor and council signed the plat map accepting the subdivision. Clerk Lisa Wells: Bills presented to council for approval (spreadsheet attached) Motion to approve bills: C. Morgan Stephens; Second C. Robert Gilner. Aye: All in attendance. 2 applications for new sewer/water hookup have been submitted. Scott Livingston and Kenny McCoy both within the town boundary.   Poll workers for the Primary election are Sue Fivecoat, Deanna Mecham, and Cathy Rosenbaum with Slate Banner as the alternate poll worker. The clerk held a training meeting on August 6, 2025 with all the poll workers and the alternate.  The polls will open Tuesday at 7am and close at 8pm.  People can vote in person on that day.  The Wayne County clerk will be down that day to verify the signature on the ballots. Tabled Business:   Brennen Rees and Jack Jeppson with Ensign Engineering reported on their progress in updating the water master plan.  The most recent water master plan is from 2015 and for any funding to make improvements or upgrades a current water master plan must be in place.  The water master plan provides a guide and an overview of 3 items: Source - Hanksville has 3 wells  Storage - Hanksville has 2 storage tanks - 100,000 and 200,00 Distribution - reviews the current pipe size, meters, fire hydrants, etc. Ensign has calculated the equivalent residential connection (ERC) for Hanksville and is checking with the council for their input regarding the fire suppression guidelines from the Wayne County fire department and should increase storage capacity by raised for fire protection.  The master plan also projects 10 to 10 years out with census data used for growth to calculate the future needs of Hanksville.  They will continue to refine this report and in future town council meetings officially present this water master plan.  Brennen will email his draft to the clerk so council members can review it prior to council meeting. UDOT Safe Routes to School report - Brennen has completed a survey and will contact UDOT to get the project going with the design phase and then out to bid for the sidewalk starting at 100 east and turning up center to Hanksville Elementary.  This grant application was submitted for FY 2025 but was kicked down the road and was resubmitted for FY2026.  The mayor received confirmation that Hanksville was awarded the funding from Rep. Celeste Maloy’s office.  He will forward the information to Brennen so he can follow up with this project. C. Robert Gilner would like to get input from Ensign Engineering on a project to consider the storm water drainage for Hanksville, he wants to address this issue since Bull Creek is the only drainage option and there has been flooding with insufficient drainage..  Brennen Rees said he will look at funding options for a project like this, and he would start with a storm water master plan. New Business:  None Public Comment:  .Sara Brandbury - She is concerned about Brown Brothers Construction and their water usage.  She believes they will need over 300gpm to clean their gravel or their other construction needs for the Hanksville Diversion project.  The council will find out their anticipated water usage. Doug Roberts - Hanksville has a generator proved by Garkane, why didn’t it get put into operation earlier during this long power outage?   Slate Banner - He would like to know why the generator didn’t work, how come Hanksville isn’t being taken care of and would the council address Garkane and get answers about the generator. Mayor Pei- What can Hanksville do to provide for our own power needs? He has approached Bishop Duke Alvey about getting a generator to operate the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints building located in Hanksville in case people need a cool place to reside.  He has also contacted the Wayne School District regarding the Hanksville Elementary building about a generator to operate that building in case of power outage and a place of refuge for citizens. Ashton Brian - Hanksville could compile an emergency checklist and a central place for information to be shared to inform the public about the emergency and to conserve power.  Possibly an Emergency Management Plan for the community.  The council agreed that is a great idea. Motion to adjourn:  C. Robert Gilner; Second C. Morgan Stephens. Aye: All in attendance. The meeting adjourned at 7:20pm.

The Hanksville Town Council convened its regular meeting on the 3rd day of July 2025 in the Hanksville Community Center; meeting commenced at 6:00pm. Present: Mayor Jeffren T. Pei, C. Mona Wells, C. Morgan Stephen, and C. Robert Gilner  Absent: Treasurer Jessica Alvey and C. Eric Wells  Employees: Clerk Lisa Wells  Public in Attendance:   Ashton Brian, Fivecoat, and Slate Banner. Meeting to Order:  Mayor Jeffren T. Pei Pledge:  Mayor Jeffren T. Pei Prayer: Mayor Jeffren T. Pei Roll Call: Mayor Jeffren T. Pei    Motion to approve minutes from the June council meeting:  C. Morgan Stephens; Second C. Robert Gilner Aye: All in attendance. Report of Officers: Council member Mona Wells:   Nothing to report. Council member Morgan Stephens: Nothing to report.  Council member Eric Wells: ABSENT Council member Robert Gilner: Nothing to report. Mayor Jeffren T. Pei: The mayor would like to purchase bleachers for the arena and the gun range.  He found 13 sets w/5 rows of benches for $15K and will make an offer of $13.5 if the council would like to purchase them.  The council thought it was a good idea. Treasurer Jessica Alvey: Absent Planning Commission:   Ashton Brian - The planning commission has shifted their timeline and their next meeting will be the public hearing on July 17, 2025.  That meeting will be advertised 7 days prior and the public hearing is for the public to comment on the changes to the Subdivision Ordinance.  They will get a draft of the ordinance to the council members to review by July 10th.                        Scott Livingston will be remodeling the old Hunt gas station that is on his property and wondered if he needs a building permit.  The council and planning commission agree that if he is not changing the footprint of the outside structure of the building then he doesn’t need a building permit. Clerk will inform Mr. Livingston, he does plan on getting a new water/sewer connection for that building. Clerk Lisa Wells: Bills presented to council for approval (spreadsheet attached) Motion to approve bills: C. Morgan Stephens; Second C. Robert Gilner. Aye: All in attendance. Election update - Primary election will be August 12th for the mayor seat. Clerk met with the Wayne County clerk, Felicia Snow to get information on how to run an election.  Cameras need to be purchased because any time ballots are handled it must be recorded.  3 poll workers are needed for both elections, Sue Fivecoat volunteered to be a poll worker. 2 people must be involved any time the ballots are handled such as when picked up at the post office or out of the ballot box.  Tabled Business:  The council reviewed the packets given to them by Utah Coalition of Cities and Counties and agreed to check out this company on their website and there was a discussion of what UC3 could do for our town.  The council will make a decision later if they would like to become a member.  Also, check with Wayne County to see if all the municipalities are joining then the cheaper price would be available.  It would currently cost about $850 for Hanksville to become a member. New Business:  None Public Comment:  Slate Banner - Presented his plan to make the turn around spot on 80 S that ends at his property smaller than is outlined on the subdivision map.  He has contacted all residents who live on 80 S so make them aware of his request.  Because the boundary line of the turnaround is in the subdivision he had to make a new subdivision boundary line (See attached pictures to the minutes).  He will get on the agenda for approval of his plan at the next council meeting. Ashton Brian - 4th of July report -Brian Farm has donated a nice smoker that they have designated all money collected from the raffle will be donated to Bobbie Jo Cartmell. . Motion to adjourn:  C. Mona Wells; Second C. Bob Gilner. Aye: All in attendance. The meeting adjourned at 6:46pm.

I, Lisa J. Wells, Town Clerk and Election Official, hereby give NOTICE OF THE MUNICIPAL PRIMARY ELECTION ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2025. The following office is to be voted on for Hanksville Town: MAYOR - Four (4) year term Vote for two (2) in the Primary Election William (Bill) Raynald Wells Morgan Stephens Daniel Sterling Thatcher Jeffren Thomas Pei Dated this 26th day of June 2025 Lisa J. Wells, Clerk Sample Ballot

Get ready for a spectacular Independence Day weekend in Hanksville, Utah! We're gearing up for a fun-filled celebration packed with events for all ages. From parades and games to live music and dazzling fireworks, there’s something for everyone to enjoy as we come together to honor our nation’s heritage. We invite you, your family, friends, and neighbors to join us for this exciting weekend of festivities. To find all the details on the events happening throughout the Independence Day celebration, visit the Town Events page on our website. The parade kicks off at 10 AM with the theme "Make America Cowboy Again," and the fireworks will light up the sky at approximately 10 PM when it gets dark. Don’t miss out on the chance to make lasting memories in our close-knit community. Check the event schedule, mark your calendars, and come celebrate with us in Hanksville!

The Hanksville Town Council meeting convened its regular session in conjunction with a public hearing for the amended FY 2025 budget and FY 2026 budget on the 12th day of June 2025 in the Hanksville Community Center; meeting commenced at 6:00pm. Present: Mayor Jeffren T. Pei, C. Mona Wells, C. Morgan Stephen, C. Robert Gilner and C. Eric Wells  Absent: Treasurer Jessica Alvey Employees: Clerk Lisa Wells  Public in Attendance:   Ashton Brian and Kathryn Hoggatt Meeting to Order:  Mayor Jeffren T. Pei Pledge:  Mayor Jeffren T. Pei Prayer: C. Eric Wells Roll Call: Mayor Jeffren T. Pei Motion to move new business to the first of the agenda: C. Eric Wells; Second C. Robert Gilner Aye: All in attendance.    New Business:          Sarah Davenport-Smith  with Utah Coalitions of Cities and Counties (UC3) joined the meeting by Zoom and presented information about this non-profit organization to discuss potential membership benefits. Advocates for Utah’s cities and counties through a constitutional framework rooted in the principles of freedom, focusing on constitutional analysis of legislation and local government education. Committed to amplifying the voices and safeguarding clients’ authority in interactions with state and federal officials and agencies. UC3 aims to reinstate and reinforce local government authority, particularly home rule authority. Mission is to empower local municipalities to preserve and enhance the freedom and prosperity of their communities. What they offer is full-service lobbying, state and federal constitution analysis and education for elected officials, city and county staff. The fee to become a member of UC3 is .0006 x general fund + $750.  There is a possibility of a discount if all the municipalities in Wayne County become members of UC3.       Kathryn Hoggatt  - Hanksville Tours - Representing Robbers Roost Trails System - This non profit organization has been working to develop a map with a trail system starting in Loa down to Hans Flat and then part of the Flint Trail and back to Loa.  There are still hoops to jump through to get through Capital Reef.  She would like to put a kiosk in Hanksville at the community center with a map that will have all the trails and a QR code for each trail that visitors will be able to scan and get the map on their phone.  They are looking to put a trailhead kiost by the Hanksville Airport and Little Egypt.  Hanksville town can help design the size of the kiosk. Kathryn will email different types of signs to the town.  Anyone interested in joining this organization are welcome if you reside within Wayne County, there is a $25 membership fee. Motion to approve minutes from the May council meeting:  C. Mona Wells; Second C. Eric Wells Aye: All in attendance.  PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR COMMENT ON 2025 FY AMENDED BUDGET AND 2026 FY BUDGET. NO PUBLIC COMMENT   Motion to approve 2025 FY Amended Budget: C. Morgan Stephens; Second C. Robert Gilner Aye: All in attendance.   Motion to approve 2026 FY Budget: C. Eric Wells; Second C. Mona Wells Aye: All in attendance.    Planning Commission:   Ashton Brian - Ekker Subdivision - Dennis will get Lot #1 split with part of that lot Quit Claim to Kathryn Hoggatt so that property won’t be landlocked and Lot will be .50 acres in the subdivision. The planning commission is continuing to work on updating the subdivision ordinance.  They outline the new proces of how to apply for a subdivision.  The next step will be to update all check lists for a subdivision.  Their goal is to have the subdivision ready for Town Council ordinance approval by August 7, 2025.  They will hold a public hearing prior to the council meeting in August.  They discussed maybe adding people to the P&Z since Sandy Wells has not attended any meetings since Ashton has been the chairperson. The planning commission will be posting occasional updates to the town FB page to encourage community input.   Report of Officers: Council member Mona Wells:   Started working on the pavilion at the cemetery.  Some of the block was laid on the support structure and she is hoping to work on it next weekend. Council member Morgan Stephens:  Has been researching grants for the town park through private funding sources as well as government grants.  Delores Eccles Foundation is how funded the last park project.   Council member Eric Wells: The sewer project is complete.  He will meet with Jones & DeMille to discuss any extra money from the project that may be spent on sewer related needs.  The auto read meters are still in limbo, Peterson Plumbing is aware of the town needs but Eric has not been working on that.  Brown Brothers Construction talked with the mayor and Eric regarding extra cement that will become available at various times as they work on the Hanksville diversion project.  Eric would like to form a group that can be ready quickly to help with any cement projects that the town has.  Council member Robert Gilner:  C. Gilner met with Mayor Pei and looked over the roads and he intends to complete the crack seal project this fall.  The Safe Route to Schools project will begin soon.  The Bull Creek crossing has been worked on by Brown Brothers and the mayor told Gilner that Wayne County Commisioner Dennis Blackburn is the go between NRCS and the Bull Creek project. Mayor Jeffren T. Pei: Request all council members to use the Connect Team app to clock in and out when working on any town project, even just researching grants.  He would like each council member to define the role of each council seat and write a standard operation procedure.  His expectation is that a council member should be volunteering from 10-40 hours/month.  This information will give anyone running for town government a better understanding of what is required to serve in Hanksville.  The council is accountable to the public and reporting measures andSOP’s will show what is expected. Treasurer Jessica Alvey: Absent Clerk Lisa Wells: Bills presented to council for approval (spreadsheet attached) Motion to approve bills: C. Eric Wells; Second C. Robert Gilner. Aye: All in attendance. There will be a Primary Election due to 4 mayor candidates Tabled Business: None Public Comment:  Ashton Brian - 4th of July report - She has most events ready but needs help at the gun shoot competition.  C. Robert Gilner volunteered to help gather money and keep time at the event.  A suggestion was made to ask Stu Oliver as well.  The cowboy poetry will be held at the park pavilion and she needs shade to accommodate the public.   She asked the council if they would be willing to rent water toy equipment to the public.  Council discussed it but no decision was made. Motion to adjourn:  C. Morgan Stephens; Second C. Mona Wells. Aye: All in attendance. Meeting adjourned at 8:00 pm

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