By GAGE WILSON
For Glasgow News 1
A bittersweet meeting greeted attendees of the Park City Commission’s June meeting as officials addressed the resignations of husband and wife Mike and Linda Burgess from city government. In their place, two residents, Bonita Martin and Kenneth Winchester, were appointed to complete the terms until the November elections.
The resignation letters, read aloud by Mayor Donna Scavo, both cited a need to focus on family medical issues and expressed appreciation for their time in office and for the community they served.
The couple was not present for Monday night’s meeting.
“Serving the citizens of Park City has been my honor and privilege. I am grateful for the opportunity to have worked alongside my fellow commissioners, city employees and members of our community to help and improve our city,” Scavo read. “This decision was not made lightly, and I deeply value the responsibilities and trust placed in me.”
Mike Burgess’ letter was mirrored in tone and content by his wife’s. In a somber vote, the commission accepted both resignations with little discussion.
“Tonight we will be voting on filling the positions for Linda and Mike,” Scavo said. “We had asked a couple of people, and we had a couple that did volunteer to help.”
Martin and Winchester will serve on the commission in the Burgesses’ stead until the next election and were sworn in during Monday’s meeting, assuming their responsibilities immediately.
The newly seated commission’s first major item of business was the first reading of the city’s 2026–27 budget, which Scavo said she was pleased with.
“We actually have a wonderful budget,” she said. “We have an ending fund balance of $240.”
In total, the budget amounts to $403,800 in revenues, with appropriations and expenses totaling $403,560.
The budget drew interest from the full commission, as past financial documents and expenditures have come under scrutiny following previous concerns about misappropriation.
The commission also entered a brief closed session to discuss bids for the former Masonic Lodge and a lease agreement for the former city hall property.
Bids for the lodge came in too low for approval. Scavo stated that the two bids received were both around half what the property’s value
The proposed “Slice and Scoop” restaurant drew more enthusiasm, as soon-to-be owners Ronnie and Brenda Atkins addressed the commission to answer questions about the project. The business is expected to operate during lunch and dinner hours and open “as soon as possible,” though no firm date has been set.
The commission is expected to meet again Tuesday, June 2 at 3 p.m. in a special-called meeting to have a second reading of the city’s budget.
Key facts:
– Husband-and-wife commissioners Mike and Linda Burgess resigned from the Park City Commission
– The Burgesses cited family medical issues and thanked the community in letters read by the mayor
– Residents Bonita Martin and Kenneth Winchester were appointed to fill the vacant seats until November
– The commission held the first reading of the 2026-27 city budget, totaling about $403,800 in revenue
– Officials said bids for the former Masonic Lodge were too low, at about half the property’s value
– A new “Slice and Scoop” restaurant is planned for the former city hall property, with lunch and dinner hours
– The commission plans a special-called meeting on Tuesday, June 2 at 3 p.m. for the second budget reading
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