By Myrna Trauntvein|
TN Correspondent
A draft resolution agreeing to approve the Nebo South Annexation request from Nephi City was addressed by the Juab County Commission. The Nebo South Annexation is an active 676.85-acre annexation proposal submitted to the Nephi City Council. “Since it is an island annexation,” said Clinton Painter, commission chairman, “the city is seeking council approval. Seth Atkinson, Nephi City Administrator, was present to answer questions. “We had a prior session this morning to discuss the annexation approval and the draft resolution,” said Painter. The petition was formally accepted by the city on February 3, 2026, to initiate the annexation process. Marty Palmer, commissioner, said he still had unanswered questions about the proposal. The land sits northwest of the Nephi City Airport, specifically located around Meadow Lane and Bird Farm Road. The primary owners and petitioners include RR Garrett, LLC, R Blake and Susan K. Garrett, and Beatrice M. Winn, Trustee. The annexation aims to incorporate surrounding land to support potential large-scale developments, such as an agri-park, a possible data center and related utility projects, which the city can best service. The city’s acceptance of the petition allows the annexation process to move forward. “One of the parts of the process was county approval to allow an island annexation,” said Painter. With that, Painter made the motion to approve the resolution. Marvin Kenison, commissioner, made the second and Painter called for a roll call vote. Both Painter and Kenison voted in favor of the annexation by resolution 2026-05. Palmer voted in the negative. Final approval by the city requires completion of standard procedures, including public hearings, mapping, and a formal annexation agreement.
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