01-22-2019 CACHE COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING

- The council approved the amended agenda and approved Nan Small’s reappointment to the library board. It also noted December 2018 financial statements had been distributed for signatures. - County leadership raised a possible $1,200 donation request for the Golden Spike sesquicentennial wagon train/restroom support. Council members asked for more details about the event and its connection to Box Elder County before fully committing, and staff agreed to bring back more information. - The council supported exploring upgrades to the council conference room for audio-visual presentations. Staff will get cost estimates for adding a screen and related technology to make meetings and presentations more effective. - Bear River Health Department presented its annual report, highlighting accreditation efforts and community health priorities: mental health, substance abuse, communicable disease, and chronic disease/obesity. The department also reported strong program activity, including STD testing, food handler permits, substance abuse services, suicide prevention training, WIC participation, and emergency hotline calls. - Health department leaders said they are preparing to become medical marijuana dispensers, pending state direction and final legislative details. They emphasized the need for separate dispensing space, additional security or staffing, and an education component to prevent youth misuse. - The Cache County Library reported major growth in OverDrive usage, with more than 700 digital titles and nearly 5,000 checkouts last year. The library is expanding outreach to schools in North and South Cache, and staff discussed potentially increasing the book budget to support continued growth. - The council approved the D&D Auto Salvage rezone, changing a 1.3-acre parcel from commercial to industrial. The planning commission had recommended approval unanimously, and the property will also need an amendment to its conditional use permit. - The Applewood Hollow RU-5 rezone generated significant debate over access, road quality, and whether the parcel is appropriate for additional development. After public testimony and discussion, the council chose to continue the item to the next meeting and have staff prepare both a possible record of decision and an ordinance. - The council approved a resolution supporting Providence City’s Ridgeview annexation, agreeing that the annexation would reduce county service obligations and that Providence would take the road infrastructure involved. Members discussed broader annexation and road-maintenance problems created by fragmented jurisdiction boundaries. - Staff announced the budget public hearing would be set for February 12 at 6:00 p.m., and members discussed upcoming legislative meetings, County Day on the Hill, jail funding concerns, and the Lincoln Day Dinner. The Lincoln Day Dinner was moved to February 2, with Senator Mike Lee as keynote speaker and county officials encouraged to sponsor tables and participate.