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Eureka City Council Public Hearing: July 1 Water Booster Station Funding

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At a July 1 public hearing the Eureka City Council took comment on funding to reconstruct the West Booster Station through the Utah Division of Drinking Water. No public comments were made; a $158,000 grant was approved for repairs to the booster pumps and chlorine room.

Key takeaways

  • The public hearing focused on the West Booster Station Reconstruction project.
  • A $158,000 grant from the Utah State Department of Drinking Water was approved for the project.
  • Planned repairs include work on booster pumps and the chlorine room.
  • Mayor Jenkins reported that recent water operator actions successfully cleared air from the water and replaced clay valves, though one well requires reprogramming.
  • No public comments were made during the hearing.

EUREKA CITY COUNCIL

PUBLIC HEARING

JULY 1, 2026, 6:30 P.M.

ROLL CALL

Mayor Robert Jenkins

Council Member Raeleen Maxfield

Council Member Kimberley Clements

Council Member Charles Davis

City Recorder Patricia Bigler

PUBLIC IN ATTENDANCE

Bradley Winger, Travis Kenison, Kai Kenison

Meeting Logistics

Eureka City Council will hold a public hearing on: Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council chambers located at 15 North Church Street, Eureka, UT 84628.

Hearing Purpose

The purpose of the meeting is to accept public comments on: Funding procurement for the West Booster Staton Reconstruction from the Utah State Department of Drinking Water by Eureka City.

Public Comment and Presentation

Mayor Jenkins opened the public hearing and asked for public comment. No comments were made.

Dan Fechner with Jones & DeMill came up and gave a presentation on the planned repair of the booster pumps and chlorine room. A grant from DDW for $158,000 was approved. Mayor Jenkins stated our new water operator got the air in the water cleared up and replaced the clay valves, and one of the wells needs to be reprogrammed. Council Member Davis asked for clarification on the chlorine disbursement and where the line breaks off and goes to the tank. Dan explained the process and where it branches off to the tank.

Adjournment

Mayor Jenkins asked for the meeting to be closed

ADJOURNMENT

Council Member Maxfield made a motion to close the public hearing. Council Member Clements seconded the motion. All in favor the public hearing was closed.

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