Cache County Council Regular Meeting – 02-10-2026

- The council approved the agenda, accepted the January meeting minutes, and confirmed several board appointments, including the Cache County Weed Control Board, Airport Authority Board, and Cache County Library Board. The Airport Authority appointment discussion noted the board would temporarily remain at eight members. - The council formally recognized outgoing County Attorney Kay Taylor Sorensen with a proclamation honoring his service, then appointed Deputy Attorney Dane Stewart Murray as acting county attorney until a longer-term interim appointment is made. - Brett Robinson gave an informational presentation on centrally assessed property, explaining that it makes up only about 2% of Cache County’s taxable value and is mostly utility infrastructure. Council members discussed how rising locally assessed property values are changing the county’s tax base and reducing reliance on centrally assessed revenue. - The council discussed greenbelt rollback funds and how to manage them for open space purchases. Members agreed to keep the funds in a separate account for accounting purposes, while preserving flexibility for the county and COSAC to use them case-by-case for open space projects and matching funds. - The council accepted the 2025 tax relief report, including circuit breaker and veteran exemptions, and discussed the implications of possible state changes to those programs. Staff noted that some relief is state-reimbursed while other exemptions come directly from county funds. - The council set public hearings for February 17 on an ambulance service RFP acceptance and a frontage/access ordinance amendment. These were scheduled as follow-up items for the next meeting. - After a public hearing, the council denied Ordinance 2026-04, the Mountain Manor Springs rezone from A-10 to RU-5. The planning commission had recommended denial 6-0, and council members cited consistency with the general plan, water/service concerns, and impacts on the Mendon future annexation area. - The council held a lengthy public hearing on Ordinance 2026-06, a subdivision code amendment adding stronger water, sewer, and fire-control standards and limiting larger subdivisions to future annexation areas. Many public commenters opposed the proposal as too restrictive and a threat to property rights, while council and planning members emphasized water scarcity, infrastructure limits, and long-term planning. - The council approved Ordinance 2026-07, removing the AICP accreditation requirement for the Development Services Director. Staff and council members said the change would broaden the applicant pool and allow the department to prioritize management experience while keeping planning expertise within the division. - The council approved Resolution 2026-05 appointing members to the Millville, Nibley, and Richmond Cemetery maintenance boards, and delayed action on Resolution 2026-06 regarding class B road segments. The road item was pushed back so the county can work out an interlocal agreement with Providence, River Heights, and Millville about maintenance and jurisdiction.