Cache County Council Regular Meeting –04-21-2026

- The council approved the agenda and amended April 14 minutes, with one member abstaining because they were absent from that meeting. These were routine approvals, but the minutes were corrected to reflect a nay vote on the 40-acre rezone item. - County leadership reported ongoing work on the senior center and recreation center proposals, with both projects still being refined for possible voter consideration. The discussion emphasized that the council will need specific proposals, cost estimates, and ordinance or bond language before anything can go to the ballot. - The council received an update on airport governance reforms based on a consultant’s recommendations. The main themes were creating an enterprise fund, restructuring the airport authority board with aviation/business expertise, and clarifying the county’s role as sponsor/oversight body while keeping ultimate control through ordinance and policy. - Airport financial details were discussed, including airport revenues, reserves, and the handling of grants. Staff noted that federal grants are tracked separately in the capital fund and that federal assurances and accounting requirements will need to be considered as the governance model is redesigned. - The council agreed to continue working through airport structure questions in ordinance and policy meetings, with an O&P meeting scheduled to dig into the legal and operational framework. Staff also flagged an issue with airport hangar fees/“impact fees,” which will be held until the governance and legal questions are resolved. - The council approved an amendment to the county holiday schedule to observe Juneteenth on the actual date beginning in 2026, aligning more closely with the federal observance. Staff said the change should reduce confusion for employees and banking schedules. - The council approved a fraud risk assessment required by the state auditor’s office, and staff reported the county scored at the highest level for internal controls. The assessment was ratified without opposition. - A new ordinance creating a general public comment period at regular council meetings was debated and ultimately approved on a trial basis, despite concerns about Open Meeting Act limits on council response. Supporters said it would improve public access, while opponents argued it could be unproductive because the council cannot debate comments in the meeting. - The council approved a franchise agreement renewal with Rocky Mountain Power, keeping the county’s rights and utility coordination framework in place for another term. Staff said the agreement is essentially unchanged from the prior version and is not exclusive. - The council approved a resolution allowing roadway access for the Creekside Estates development in River Heights, with conditions tied to engineering details and required improvements. The vote was 5-2 after extended debate about access, road ownership, maintenance responsibilities, and the fact that the development is in a city jurisdiction rather than the county. - Public and council comments highlighted ongoing concerns about growth, water, subdivisions, emergency preparedness, and recreation/senior center ballot planning. Several members also discussed upcoming parades, airport-related meetings, and efforts to present a more coordinated county presence in community events.