MURRAY CITY MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
COUNCIL MEETING
Minutes of Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Murray City Hall, 10 East 4800 South, Council Chambers, Murray, Utah 84107
Attendance:
Council Members:
Paul Pickett District #1
Pam Cotter District #2
Clark Bullen District #3 – Excused
Diane Turner District #4 – Vice Chair
Adam Hock District #5 – Council Chair
Others:
Brett Hales Mayor Jennifer Kennedy City Council Executive Director
Kim Sorensen Chief Administrative Officer Pattie Johnson Council Administration
G.L. Critchfield City Attorney Joey Mittleman Fire Chief
Brenda Moore Finance Director Brooke Smith City Recorder
Emily Barton Finance – Controller Scott Wells Finance – Sr. Accountant
Chase Smith Lieutenant Greg Bellon Power Director
Jeff Martin Parks Director Ryan Madsen IT Director
Citizens and Guests Camron Kollman IT Support
Call to Order: 6:30 p.m. – Council Member Pickett
Approval of Minutes: Council Meeting August 4, 2026 and Truth in Taxation Council Meeting August 11, 2026.
MOTION: Mr. Hock moved to approve and Ms. Cotter SECONDED the motion.
All in favor 4-0.
Citizen Comments:
Juan and Lisa Becerra - South Jordan Residents
Mr. Becerra said he and his wife, Lisa, lived in Murray for 30 years before moving to South Jordan, where
they attended the South Jordan County Senior Center. They soon realized that the MSC (Murray Senior
Center) was much better, so they returned, and Ms. Becerra is now an MSC Advisory Board Member. Mr.
Becerra expressed gratitude for the City’s continued support and improvements to the facility. Ms.
Becerra said attendance reached 3,850 visitors last month, which she attributed to Murray’s variety of
classes, activities, and special events. Despite limited space, she expressed optimism about future
improvements and appreciation for the staff who make the Center a fun and welcoming place.
Special Recognition:
1. Consider a Joint Resolution of the Mayor and Municipal Council of Murray City, Utah declaring
September 7-11, 2026 as Public Power Week. Power Director Greg Bellon presented the Joint
Resolution declaring September 7-11, 2026 as Public Power Week.
MOTION: Mr. Hock moved to approve the joint resolution and Ms. Cotter SECONDED the motion.
Council Roll Call Vote
Mr. Pickett Aye
Ms. Cotter Aye
Ms. Turner Aye
Mr. Hock Aye
Motion passed: 4-0
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2. Presentation of a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. Mayor Hales stated
that this was the 46th consecutive year for Murray City to receive the Certificate of Achievement for
Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association. He presented the
certificate to Finance Director Brenda Moore, which recognized Murray City’s Annual Comprehensive
Financial Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.
Mayor’s Report and Questions: Mayor Hales announced upcoming events at the Murray Amphitheater.
Adjournment: 6:46 p.m. Pattie Johnson
Council Office Administrator III
