The Wales Town Council is scheduled to hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 7:00 PM. The meeting will be held at the Wales Town Hall, located at 150 N State St.
The agenda includes the approval of minutes from the regular town council meeting and the Budget Open Meeting held on September 1, 2026. The council will also review September 2026 invoices and financial statements. Business items for consideration include a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission for the adoption of a Fence-Only Permit Application Checklist. Additionally, the council will hold a discussion regarding Ordinance 2024-01 and municipal impact fees, though no action is scheduled for this item. Another business item involves a change order for a pump house window, with options being an aluminum frame for $542.68 or a vinyl frame for $359.49. The council will also follow up on irrigation company and town liabilities regarding the open irrigation system.
Reports from town officers and boards will be provided during the meeting. Mayor James Roberts is scheduled to provide updates on building matters, equipment purchases, and a backup generator and UPS. Council Member Brandon Rees will report on the boost pump project, defibrillator status, and the fire department. Council Member Brian Smith will provide updates on the CDBG grant, basketball backboards, and fall reseeding for parks and the cemetery. Council Member Helen Clawson is scheduled to report on cemetery headstone placement, the cattle guard, and the library. Council Member David Larsen will report on street repair and upkeep.
Librarian Mikyn Galpin will provide information regarding the Wales Town Library open house results, as well as library hours and patronage. Administration representatives Kevin Washburn, Doug McMullin, and Erika Anderson will discuss security camera status, office space expansion, and the R6 Summit. Registration for the R6 Summit is due by October 8. The administration also noted that the November Council Meeting may move to either November 4 or November 10 due to the election.
The R6 Summit is scheduled for October 22, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM and will include dinner.
