The Sanpete County Commission is scheduled to hold a meeting on Nov. 9, 2026, to address several administrative and budgetary items, according to a notice posted Nov. 6. The meeting is set to begin at 1:00 PM at 160 N. Main Street, Suite 302, in Manti.
The agenda includes several financial and contractual approvals. Stacey Lyon is scheduled to oversee the approval of claims and finances, including payments to Laser Auto Body and Layton Autobody for insurance claim repair bills. Additionally, the commission will consider paying The Data Center for tax increase postcards and paying I-Four Media for monitors in the jail. Other financial items include approval for contract and payment with Kenneth Bench for Commercial Appraisal Services and approval to pay ES&S for 2026 General Election ballot design and software, as well as KP for the printing and mailing of ballots.
Public safety and judicial matters are also on the agenda. Sheriff Jared Buchanan is scheduled to seek approval to upgrade jail computers using a JAG Grant. Troy Russell, representing the Indianola Valley Fire Department, will present a request to purchase personal protective equipment (PPE). Judge Mark McIff is scheduled to consider hiring Kennedy Lundeberg as Court Clerk and a resolution requesting re-certification of the Sanpete County Justice Court.
The meeting will also cover community and election-related business. Brenda Bartholomew, representing Gunnison Valley Hospital, is scheduled to present the 2026 Annual Report. The commission will consider appointing Kyle Thomas and Claudia King to the Sanpete Travel & Heritage Council. Furthermore, the commission will consider reserving the Sanpete County Event Center for the 2027 and 2028 elections and amending the notice for the Sanpete County Commission and Municipal Building Authority meeting schedule for 2026.
The commission will also consider a request from Matthew Nielsen to entertain bids for the purchase of parcel # 22330x, owned by Sanpete County. Stacey Carlisle, representing the Sanpete County Fair, is scheduled to seek ratification for the approval of the Jr. Livestock payout.
The meeting will begin with an opening prayer or remarks and the Pledge of Allegiance. Individuals with disabilities requiring special accommodations during the proceeding can contact the Sanpete County Clerk at (435) 835-2131 ext 5.
