Smithfield City, Utah City Council Meeting, Wed, June 10, 2026

- The council approved the May 13, 2026 meeting minutes and then heard public comment, including a formal appeal request related to a fire code decision and several residents praising city staff, the budget process, and employee raises. One resident also urged the council to consider compensation for elected officials and city employees. - The Smithfield Lions Club recognized Kari Hogan as the 2026 Citizen of the Year for her long-standing leadership in the Health Days ambassador program and youth/community service. Council members praised her impact and the growth of the program under her leadership. - The council also recognized the 2026 Arbor Day poster contest winners from the city’s elementary schools. Staff noted strong participation across kindergarten through sixth grade and highlighted students who helped plant a tree at Forrester Acres. - The council approved Resolution 2026-06, amending the FY2026 budget, after a detailed year-end review. The budget added revenue and expenses across multiple funds, including grants, interest earnings, recreation, golf, cemetery, water, sewer, stormwater, and solid waste, and included a transfer to capital improvements plus several equipment purchases. - As part of the FY2026 budget amendment, the council supported using golf course revenues for equipment purchases and paying off leased trucks in the capital improvement fund. Members repeatedly praised department heads and staff for staying under budget and securing grants. - The council approved Ordinance 2026-08 on compensation increases for city officers and elected officials, but amended it to remove raises for the mayor and city council while keeping raises for department heads and other covered positions. Discussion was extensive, with several members expressing discomfort voting themselves a raise and Justin explaining the SB 91 requirements and the city’s move away from automatic COLA increases toward a merit-based system. - Resolution 2026-08, updating garbage, recycling, and green waste rates, was approved after a public hearing. The increases were described as a pass-through response to higher carrier and landfill costs, and several residents supported the move while asking for the green-waste season to be extended later into fall. - The FY2027 budget was approved with amendments to remove the golf course sweeper, replace it with a rough mower, and add golf clubhouse building repairs. The council also discussed no property tax increase for FY2027, major RAPS tax-funded projects, and the city’s strong cash position despite significant capital spending. - Public safety leaders gave an update on fire restrictions and wildfire conditions statewide, warning of escalating risk and explaining local fireworks limits and enforcement. They said Smithfield still has backup wildfire response capacity, and residents were urged to use caution and report illegal fireworks through non-emergency dispatch. - In reports, staff and council highlighted major infrastructure and community projects, including stormwater work on 1000 South, water tank construction in Smithfield Canyon, waterline replacements, the museum’s expanded hours, the America 250 program, and a pedestrian bridge/sidewalk connection near Sky View High School. The meeting also closed with updates on the historical society, tree committee, arts council, youth council, mosquito abatement, fire district discussions, and plans for future parks and building improvements.