Mayor Roger Swenson opened the Orangeville City Council with a prayer by a volunteer and the pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.
One of the first items on the Orangeville City Council agenda was the Mayors Award of $50 to Josh Brinkerhoff an outstanding student at the Cottonwood Elementary School. The faculty and staff at Cottonwood Elementary School selected Josh Brinkerhoff to receive this years Mayors award for showing continued kindness to other students and being helpful and a good friend to other students.
Samantha Roberts the Orangeville City, Youth City Council Mayor, with Ian Hughes and Jessie Nicholson reported on their day at the State of Utah Legislature. From the gallery the YCC members were able to watch the House of Representatives deliberate and discuss pending bills. The YCC then had lunch with Senator David Hinkins after which he gave the YCC members a tour of the Capitol Building. While in Salt Lake City YCC attended a meeting with other YCC members in the Salt Lake City Salt Palace. There they learned how the legislative process works.
The Youth City Council thanked Orangeville City for making it possible for them to attend the Day At the Legislature.
The Council next approved the Recreation District fee of $100. This rental fee is for the use of the Recreation District canopies during Orangeville Days. This rental saves the city the cost of purchasing canopies.
After discussing several other items not on the agenda like preparation for potential flooding and the Welcome Park bathroom project the meeting was adjourned.
Josh Brinkerhoff receives mayor’s award
Josh Brinkerhoff receives his check from Mayor Swenson.