The Trenton Town Council held a public meeting on Nov. 10 at 7:00 p.m. at the Trenton Town Hall, located at 17 East Main in Trenton, Utah, according to an October 30 notice.
The meeting, which was called to order by Mayor Erick Simmonds, included several agenda items and a public hearing regarding grant funding.
The agenda for the meeting included the approval of the agenda and the minutes from October 6th, 2026. The council was also scheduled to approve October checks.
Additional agenda items included the approval of an employee official dress policy and an IADU ordinance. Council members were scheduled to provide updates on several topics, including roads, water, planning and zoning, the fire department, parks, recreation, and the cemetery.
A public hearing was held to provide citizens with information about the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The hearing was intended to allow for discussion of possible applications for the 2026 funding cycle.
According to the notice, CDBG grant money must be spent on projects that benefit primarily low- and moderate-income persons. The Bear River Association of Governments, which Trenton is a member of, expects to receive approximately $850,000 in this new program year.
The notice noted that eligible CDBG activities include the construction of public works and facilities, such as fire stations and water and sewer lines. It also includes real property acquisition and the provision of public services like food banks or homeless shelters.
In the past, Trenton has received $41,807.00 in grants for cemetery road improvements. The city's capital investment plan is part of the regional Consolidated Plan, which identifies projects needed within the community.
The council maintained the option to vote to enter an executive session pursuant to Utah Code 52-4-205. During the meeting, public comments were permitted on items not on the agenda, with comments limited to five minutes per person.
