Copperton council approves consent agenda, several appointments and recurring finance workshop; votes at a glance

The Copperton Town Council approved several routine and governance items at its Feb. 18 meeting.

Consent agenda: Council Member Tessa Stitzer moved and Council Member Linda McCalmon seconded approval of the January 21, 2026 meeting minutes; the motion passed 5‑0. Council Member Kathleen Bailey moved and Council Member Jonathan Pratt seconded approval of fiscal consent items—including $3,819.50 in January legal fees and other listed expenditures—and the motion passed 5‑0.

Finance workshop: After discussion with Municipal Services District staff about proposed finance committees, the council agreed the topic would be better handled by the full council during regular workshops. Council Member Tessa Stitzer moved to include finance and budget discussions as a recurring workshop agenda item until the MSD board presents a budget; Council Member Linda McCalmon seconded and the motion passed 5‑0.

Appointments: Council Member Kathleen Bailey moved to appoint Council Member Jonathan Pratt as the town's representative to the Jordan Basin Improvement District; the motion carried 5‑0. Council Member Jonathan Pratt moved to appoint Council Member Tessa Stitzer as Copperton's representative to Salt Lake County Animal Services; the motion carried 5‑0. Mayor Sean Clayton moved to appoint Council Member Linda McCalmon as the council's liaison to the Planning Commission; Council Member Tessa Stitzer seconded and the motion passed 4‑0.

Payroll services: Staff recommended retaining National Payroll Service for the near term after comparing it with the Municipal Services District's Paylocity system; the council agreed to continue using the current provider for now to avoid administrative disruption.

Adjournment: The council adjourned at 8:40 p.m.