Cache County Council Regular Meeting – 05-12-2026

- The council approved the agenda, the prior meeting minutes with a correction to the Olympics reference year, and a proclamation recognizing Law Enforcement Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day in Cache County. The proclamation was adopted unanimously and accompanied by a police honor guard presentation. - The sheriff’s office gave an extensive awards presentation honoring deputies and staff for lifesaving actions, outstanding achievement, and professionalism across patrol, jail, support, and administrative divisions. The council praised the sheriff’s office, and Sheriff Jensen also presented a special award to Representative Carrie Ann Lisenby for her work on public safety and justice reform. - The county executive reported progress on several major administrative issues, including Powder Mountain service agreements, airport authority governance, the Smithfield gravel pit, a fairgrounds agreement, and fire protection district funding changes. He emphasized that the fire district reallocation is intended to be revenue-neutral while shifting taxes away from Logan residents who do not receive county fire services. - The council scheduled a public hearing for May 26, 2026 on Ordinance 2026-28, which would establish per diem standards and Planning Commission compensation. This was approved without opposition. - The council held a public hearing and then approved the Riverside rezone, Ordinance 2026-20, changing 15.47 acres near Paradise from A-10 to RU-5. The applicant and family members spoke in favor, saying they want two additional homes for their sons while keeping the family farm together. - The council also heard and continued discussion on Ordinance 2026-21, which updates the resort recreation zone code for future master-planned resort projects. Council members raised concerns about interlocal agreements, public access expectations, and how development standards would be reviewed before taking final action. - Ordinance 2026-23, creating a levy structure to separate and reallocate fire district taxation, passed after public comment and council discussion. One resident argued it would increase his taxes, while council members responded that the change reallocates existing taxes rather than increasing the county’s overall tax collection. - The council approved Ordinance 2026-25, which formalizes advice-and-consent procedures for appointments, requiring advance notice and better documentation for council review. Members said the change will improve vetting and tracking of board appointments, and the executive supported the added review time. - The council approved Ordinance 2026-26, with technical amendments, prohibiting the intentional or knowing feeding of wild animals in unincorporated areas. Discussion focused on wild turkeys in Mendon, wildlife habituation, and ensuring the ordinance does not burden normal agricultural practices. - The council approved Resolution 2026-14 related to a rezone/annexation matter that would create an unincorporated island, with the road corridor included in the agreement. Staff clarified the map and confirmed the road segment would remain part of the county-side arrangement. - Bear River Mental Health received a clean audit report, and staff reported strong finances, including significant cash reserves and no material internal control weaknesses. The council also reviewed ARPA spending, agreed to revisit unspent balances at the June 1 Appropriations Committee meeting, and approved RAPZ/restaurant tax recommendations after adjusting one theater allocation upward from $50,000 to $100,000. - During council reports, members discussed upcoming community events, the need to better explain how to get items on the agenda, and improving public understanding of property taxes and county funding decisions. They also mentioned ongoing O&P work on airport governance and a proposed America 250 employee coin project.