The Huntington City Council met on July 15, 2026, at the city office building to conduct regularly scheduled business, according to meeting minutes published August 20.
During the meeting, Mayor Leonard Norton presided over discussions regarding city ordinances, financial approvals, and community celebrations.
The council approved the consent agenda, which included the June 17, 2026, meeting minutes and city claims. Additionally, Council Member Devin Wilson presented the results of a recent Fraud Risk Assessment performed by the audit committee, noting the city received a score of 365 out of 395. The council voted to accept the assessment.
Several ordinances were passed during the session. Ordinance O-2026-6, which pertains to flag lot developments, an ADU summary table, and technical corrections to Utah State reference codes, was approved. Ordinance O-2026-7 was also approved, adding an administrative reinstatement fee and an appeal process to the business license chapter and a general appeal process to the codebook.
The council approved Resolution R-2026-14, adopting the Emery County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan. They also authorized the purchase of six smaller and two larger canopies for the Heritage Day Celebration at an approximate cost of $7,500.
Zoning Administrator Jessica Lee reported on issues involving manufactured home parks and noted plans to update the Short-Term and Vacation Rental chapter of the city code to support responsible growth. Additionally, Lee reported completing three zoning clearances and addressing resident concerns regarding setbacks, weeds, and clutter.
Mayor Norton expressed gratitude to city employees and the fire department for their work during the rodeo and Heritage Days celebrations. He noted that water usage has reached 213-acre feet out of a 700-acre foot allocation set aside for secondary use.
Fire Chief Chase Majors reported that the department is currently short-staffed and encouraged individuals 18 years and older to apply as volunteer firefighters. Maintenance Department head Scott Gordon noted the department has been busy catching up on various tasks, including mowing and sprinkler maintenance.
