City Council

FARMINGTON CITY – CITY COUNCIL MINUTES January 20, 2026 WORK SESSION Present: Mayor Brett Anderson, City Recorder DeAnn Carlile, City Manager Brigham Mellor, Recording Secretary Deanne Chaston, Mayor Pro Tempore/Councilmember Amy Community Development Director Lyle Shumway, Gibson, Councilmember Roger Child, Assistant City Manager/City Engineer Chad Councilmember Scott Isaacson, Boshell, Councilmember Melissa Layton, Finance Director Levi Ball, and Councilmember Kristen Sherlock, Police Chief Austin Anderson. City Attorney Paul Roberts, Mayor Brett Anderson called the work session to order at 6:03 p.m. POLICE DEPARTMENT STAFFING DISCUSSION Police Chief Austin Anderson said he would like to add an assistant chief and a second lieutenant, two positions that the department doesn’t currently have. With the recent retirement of an officer, he thinks that salary can cover these newly requested ones. It could create a $25,000 budget increase the next year. The department will have a total staff of 29 sworn officers and two civilians. City Manager Brigham Mellor said he typically likes to make these adjustments during the budget session. The recent retirement created a unique time and opportunity to make this change. He said the Budget Committee was aware of this structure proposal during its meetings. He feels the required cost could be absorbed without having to open the budget. Mellor said the City sent terms for Lagoon to consider on Friday regarding an officer position. He hopes terms are agreed to before the March retreat. Payment will be collected after July in Fiscal Year 2027. This year it will be treated like a one-time cost. The Student Resource Officer (SRO) at the middle and elementary school may be available to serve in this position during the summer. Otherwise, Farmington Police Department will have to cycle through officers available to take Lagoon shifts. It may mean each officer takes four to five Lagoon shifts per season. If the department is short-staffed, the Chief may end up taking a shift. The goal is to have an officer at Lagoon eight hours each day. In the event of a big call, that officer may have to leave to assist. Councilmember Scott Isaacson said providing police and fire are some of the most important priorities to provide the City with. He supports these negotiations. Compared to South Salt Lake, which has 86 sworn officers and 20 administrators for a City roughly the same size as Farmington, the City is certainly not overstaffed. Mayor Anderson noted that South Salt Lake’s needs are different from Farmington’s. Councilmember Roger Child said he will be interested in the hundreds of thousands of children who may be attending events at the County’s Western Sports Park this summer. Mellor said so far, increases in calls for that area have included car accidents on Clark, keys locked in, and Farmington City Council, January 20, 2026 Page 1 medical situations. Mayor Anderson said he hasn’t noticed a large increase, but it is being tracked. CLOSED SESESSION Present: Mayor Brett Anderson, City Recorder DeAnn Carlile, City Manager Brigham Mellor, Recording Secretary Deanne Chaston, Mayor Pro Tempore/Councilmember Amy Community Development Director Lyle Shumway, Gibson, Councilmember Roger Child, Assistant City Manager/City Engineer Chad Councilmember Scott Isaacson, Boshell, Councilmember Melissa Layton, Finance Director Levi Ball, and Councilmember Kristen Sherlock, Police Chief Austin Anderson. City Attorney Paul Roberts, Motion: At 6:26 p.m., Councilmember Roger Child made the motion to go into a closed meeting for the purpose of discussing the purchase, sale, exchange, or lease of real property. Councilmember Melissa Layton seconded the motion. All Council members voted in favor, as there was no opposing vote. Mayor Pro Tempore/Councilmember Amy Shumway X Aye ____ Nay Councilmember Roger Child X Aye ____ Nay Councilmember Scott Isaacson X Aye ____ Nay Councilmember Melissa Layton X Aye ____ Nay Councilmember Kristen Sherlock X Aye ____ Nay Sworn Statement I, Brett Anderson, Mayor of Farmington City, do hereby affirm that the items discussed in the closed meeting were as stated in the motion to go into closed session, and that no other business was conducted while the Council was so convened in a closed meeting. ___/s/Brett Anderson_______________________________________________ Brett Anderson, Mayor Motion: At 6:49 p.m., Child made the motion to reconvene to an open meeting. Councilmember Amy Shumway seconded the motion. All Council members voted in favor, as there was no opposing vote. Farmington City Council, January 20, 2026 Page 2 Mayor Pro Tempore/Councilmember Amy Shumway X Aye ____ Nay Councilmember Roger Child X Aye ____ Nay Councilmember Scott Isaacson X Aye ____ Nay Councilmember Melissa Layton X Aye ____ Nay Councilmember Kristen Sherlock X Aye ____ Nay Mayor Anderson and City Council Reports Isaacson asked if City Staff had talked to neighbors of the new skate park yet. Mellor said it would be nice to have a drawing in hand when they talk to the neighbors. The City’s consultant will be in town soon to discuss the skate park design, which may reference Lagoon’s jet star ride. Councilmember Amy Shumway said a name for the skate park may help with public relations, especially if it doesn’t actually have the words “skate park” in it. Child asked if it would be possible to shorten operations of the City offices during Christmas and New Year’s. Shumway referenced an email she had received asking for a bench and better bathroom facilities at the softball field. Mellor said the sewer station has to still be moved, and improvements there should be concluded this calendar year. REGULAR SESSION Present: Mayor Brett Anderson, City Attorney Paul Roberts, City Manager Brigham Mellor, City Recorder DeAnn Carlile, Mayor Pro Tempore/Councilmember Amy Recording Secretary Deanne Chaston, Shumway, Community Development Director Lyle Councilmember Roger Child, Gibson, Councilmember Scott Isaacson, Public Works Director Larry Famuliner, Councilmember Melissa Layton, and City Lobbyist Eric Isom. Councilmember Kristen Sherlock, CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Brett Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. Councilmember Kristen Sherlock offered the invocation, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Melissa Layton. PRESENTATION: Student Spotlight: Ana Carlini Teacher Mrs. Hulet nominated Ana Carlini as student of the month. Ana is always kind, patient, respectful, and understanding. She listens and follows the rules. Farmington City Council, January 20, 2026 Page 3 BUSINESS: Polices and Procedures regarding Residential Green Waste Can Program City Attorney Paul Roberts presented the parameters of the green waste program including how to opt out within one month of receiving the can. It is similar to the policy the City adopted when it rolled out recycling cans in 2010. Green waste cans will start being delivered to portions of the City this spring beginning on the west side. He expects half of those homes to opt out, which will allow those cans to go to the remaining households on the east side. Many properties such as those where landscaping is handled by a Homeowner’s Association (HOA) will not be eligible for the green waste program. Public Works Director Larry Famuliner said it will take longer than two months to roll out the program, especially if there is a higher take rate than anticipated. It is not unreasonable to have residents’ bills be the same if they keep and use the green waste cans or not. With the landfill filling up, there is a need to encourage recycling. Colette West with Wasatch Integrated Waste told the Council she had stickers and instruction sheets that can be delivered with the new green waste cans. These clearly identify the opt-out date and include frequently asked questions. Farmington will be their first opt-out green waste program included with regular service. The highest participation they have seen so far is in Fruit Heights, where the take rate was 50%. They have received an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) grant to expand service and education. Residents may be interested in turning in their second black can for a green waste can instead. Motion: Sherlock moved that the City Council adopt the Farmington City Residential Green Waste Can Program Policies and Procedures. Layton seconded the motion. All Councilmembers voted in favor, as there was no opposing vote. Mayor Pro Tempore/Councilmember Amy Shumway X Aye ____ Nay Councilmember Roger Child X Aye ____ Nay Councilmember Scott Isaacson X Aye ____ Nay Councilmember Melissa Layton X Aye ____ Nay Councilmember Kristen Sherlock X Aye ____ Nay First Amendment to Agreement Establishing Home Occupation Exemptions for Jonathan Miller with Rocky Tops Landscape Supply Community Development Director Lyle Gibson presented this agenda item. In May of 2024, the City Council approved an agreement allowing the applicant to operate a landscape supply business. This approval had a two-year expiration date, allowing the applicant a trial run before allowing a long-term use. The business has been implemented, licensed, and operational and it is now nearing the end of the allowed timeframe. According to Staff findings, this area has had no issues or complaints regarding noise, dust, or rocks in the street. Staff supports the removal of the sunset clause in the Farmington City Council, January 20, 2026 Page 4 original agreement in order to allow continued use of the property for the current business. All other requirements will remain in place. Applicant Jonathan Miller said he had more customers requesting delivery than he had originally anticipated. Out of consideration for his neighbors, he has disabled the back-up beeping sound on his vehicles. They get deliveries from 18-wheelers in the mornings. He thanked the City for letting him have the time to flesh-out the unknowns. Motion: Isaacson moved that the City Council approve the First Amendment to the Agreement Establishing Home Occupation Exemptions for Jonathan Miller with Rocky Tops Landscape Supply. Finding 1: 1. The business has complied with applicable terms of the existing agreement and has been in operation without creating detrimental impacts to surrounding properties. Councilmember Amy Shumway seconded the motion. All Councilmembers voted in favor, as there was no opposing vote. Mayor Pro Tempore/Councilmember Amy Shumway X Aye ____ Nay Councilmember Roger Child X Aye ____ Nay Councilmember Scott Isaacson X Aye ____ Nay Councilmember Melissa Layton X Aye ____ Nay Councilmember Kristen Sherlock X Aye ____ Nay Layton said she visited the site today and was impressed with how well maintained it is. She noticed the neighbor’s indoor basketball and pickleball building in front. SUMMARY ACTION: Minute Motion Approving Summary Action List The Council considered the Summary Action List including: • Item 1: Resolution appointing Baylee Montgomery to the Historic Preservation Commission. Montgomery said she has lived in Farmington for over a year in a historic district home built in 1880. Her husband, whose ancestors are Farmington founders Ezra Clark and Joseph Robinson, grew up above the cemetery. • Item 2: Enabling Ordinance formalizing the recently adopted Water Element of the General Plan • Item 3: December 2025 Monthly Financial Report, which was emailed directly to the Mayor and Councilmembers • Item 4: Surplus of Police Department Vehicles including a 2019 Ford Explorer, 2017 Ford Explorer, 2013 Ram 1500, 2016 Ford Explorer, 2016 Ford Explorer, and 2005 Dodge Durango to the Young Commercial Fleet, for a total appraised revenue of $26,500. • Item 5: Approval of minutes from January 6, 2026 Farmington City Council, January 20, 2026 Page 5 Motion: Sherlock moved to approve the Summary Action list Items 1-5 as noted in the Staff Report. Child seconded the motion. All Council members voted in favor, as there was no opposing vote. Mayor Pro Tempore/Councilmember Amy Shumway X Aye ____ Nay Councilmember Roger Child X Aye ____ Nay Councilmember Scott Isaacson X Aye ____ Nay Councilmember Melissa Layton X Aye ____ Nay Councilmember Kristen Sherlock X Aye ____ Nay GOVERNING BODY REPORTS: City Manager Report Mellor said he had a meeting with the School District last week, and they tentatively agreed to allow the City to expand the parking lot. Gibson drafted a drawing that they can take to the School Board. Mayor Anderson and City Council Reports City Council reports began in the earlier work session. Mellor said the parking arrangement negotiations for Rock Hotel Dental will resume in November, as a one-year lease was recently signed. Mellor asked that Councilmembers send any crosswalk inquires to him. The City is working on getting a stop light at Innovator and 1525, but the crosswalks will be painted first. It takes time to get stop lights installed including getting the parts, turning it on, and coordinating it with other surrounding lights. A beacon light like the one on State Street or Clark may be needed because that road is so wide. The stop signs will be removed on Innovator so that it can be a through road. Maker will have stop signs. It may take months to a year until there is power to that location and the surrounding area necessary for a traffic light. Regarding the new park, Isaacson said it would be nice to have a sign explaining that the fireplace is on a timer. He is worried somebody might get hurt as they try to figure it out. Shumway said she got a suggestion that more room or sectioning off is needed between corn hole and the 40-yard dash. She said the red swings are popular. Mellor mentioned that the City got those swings 33% off because the contractor only ordered the swings and then attached them to the City’s own structure. Mellor reminded the Council about their March 6-7 retreat. ADJOURNMENT Motion: Child made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:48 p.m. Shumway seconded the motion. All Council members voted in favor, as there was no opposing vote. Farmington City Council, January 20, 2026 Page 6 Mayor Pro Tempore/Councilmember Amy Shumway X Aye ____ Nay Councilmember Roger Child X Aye ____ Nay Councilmember Scott Isaacson X Aye ____ Nay Councilmember Melissa Layton X Aye ____ Nay Councilmember Kristen Sherlock X Aye ____ Nay ________________________________________ DeAnn Carlile, Recorder Farmington City Council, January 20, 2026 Page 7