Cache County Council Regular Meeting – 05-12-2026
2026-05-13
It's wonderful to see a full house. We appreciate all of you being here, and I have to do this. I hate it. K. We're going to put on my glasses so I can see. We need to have an approval of the agenda for tonight's meeting. We move to approve the agenda. Second. It's been moved and seconded that we approve tonight's agenda. Those in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Okay. And can we also approve the minutes from the last council meeting? I I just have
It's wonderful to see a full house. We appreciate all of you being here, and I have to do this. I hate it. K. We're going to put on my glasses so I can see. We need to have an approval of the agenda for tonight's meeting. We move to approve the agenda. Second. It's been moved and seconded that we approve tonight's agenda. Those in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Okay. And can we also approve the minutes from the last council meeting? I I just have
an amendment on that. Okay. We were talking about the Olympics and I think the minutes said it was the year 2030, but it's 2034. It's on page six.
an amendment on that. Okay. We were talking about the Olympics and I think the minutes said it was the year 2030, but it's 2034. It's on page six.
Duly noted. Okay. Do you want to make a motion then with that amendment? Yeah. Move to approve the minutes with the item I just mentioned. Second. Okay. It's moved and seconded that we approve the meeting minutes from the April 21 meeting. Those in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Okay. All right. We are going to hang on a minute. We need we did do the honor guard presentation though before Nolan speaks, or does Nolan speak first? Nolan speaks first. Okay. Nolan, you do that first, and then we will have the honor guard.
Duly noted. Okay. Do you want to make a motion then with that amendment? Yeah. Move to approve the minutes with the item I just mentioned. Second. Okay. It's moved and seconded that we approve the meeting minutes from the April 21 meeting. Those in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Okay. All right. We are going to hang on a minute. We need we did do the honor guard presentation though before Nolan speaks, or does Nolan speak first? Nolan speaks first. Okay. Nolan, you do that first, and then we will have the honor guard.
Hey. In recognition of Peace Officers Week, I did a little study and looked back. In the state of Utah alone, there's been a 152 police officers peace officers who have lost their life in the state of Utah. That's way, way too many. And if you look in 2025, in the nation, how many peace officers lost their life, it was horrible. I hope we all take a minute and think about what these individuals do and provide to our society.
Hey. In recognition of Peace Officers Week, I did a little study and looked back. In the state of Utah alone, there's been a 152 police officers peace officers who have lost their life in the state of Utah. That's way, way too many. And if you look in 2025, in the nation, how many peace officers lost their life, it was horrible. I hope we all take a minute and think about what these individuals do and provide to our society.
It's a needed thing, and they do a very, very good job without much recognition or might I even say pay. And I think these people need to be commended,
It's a needed thing, and they do a very, very good job without much recognition or might I even say pay. And I think these people need to be commended,
respected, and we need to teach that to all of our people, especially our children. That we get these freedoms because of what these men and women do for us, as well as our military men and women who are not getting the respect they deserve either. And so I just like to have my comments be that we thank these peace officers, we thank the military veterans, and that we teach our society that these people are a good part of our society, and they do as well. And that's my comments.
respected, and we need to teach that to all of our people, especially our children. That we get these freedoms because of what these men and women do for us, as well as our military men and women who are not getting the respect they deserve either. And so I just like to have my comments be that we thank these peace officers, we thank the military veterans, and that we teach our society that these people are a good part of our society, and they do as well. And that's my comments.
K. Thank you. And now we will have a presentation of the colors and pledge of allegiance by the police honor guard, Cache County Sheriff's Office.
K. Thank you. And now we will have a presentation of the colors and pledge of allegiance by the police honor guard, Cache County Sheriff's Office.
Will the audience please follow me in the pledge of allegiance.
Will the audience please follow me in the pledge of allegiance.
I pledge allegiance to the flag of The United States Of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Order. Arms.
I pledge allegiance to the flag of The United States Of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Order. Arms.
Thank you. You can all be seated. Okay. Before I turn some time over to sheriff Jensen, I have a proclamation that I'm going to read. It is written for law enforcement week and peace officers memorial day in Cache County. Whereas the Congress and president of The United States have designated 05/15/2026 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week of May 2026 as National Law Enforcement Week. And whereas the members of the Cache County Sheriff's Office play an essential role in safeguarding the rights and freedoms of Cache County, and whereas it is important that all citizens know and understand the duties, responsibilities, hazards, and sacrifices of their law enforcement agency. And that members of our law enforcement agency recognize their duty to serve the people by safeguarding life and property, by protecting them against violence and disorder, and by protecting the innocent against deception and the weak against oppression. And whereas the men and women of the Cache County Sheriff's Office unceasingly provide a vital public service, now therefore be it resolved in recognition of all law enforcement officers and in particular, the men and women of the Cache County Sheriff's Office, Office, be it resolved that the county of Cache, state of Utah, hereby proclaims that the week of May tenth through sixteenth twenty twenty sixth as law enforcement week, and further call upon all citizens of Cache County to honor those law enforcement officers who, through courageous deeds, have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their community or have become disabled in the performance of duty, and let us recognize and pay respect to the survivors of our fallen heroes. And Friday, 05/15/2026 as Peace Officers Memorial Day, and further call upon all citizens of Cache County to honor those officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice or became disabled in the performance of duty and pay respect to the survivors of our fallen heroes. Approved and adopted this twelfth day of May by the Cache County Council. So we really do appreciate all of the the peace officers that we have and everything that you do for our community. We're gonna turn some time over to our good sheriff to present some awards. Do we need to vote on that? I I do we need to vote on it? Okay. I'm Chad, we're gonna take a vote on this. Could I get a motion to accept this proclamation?
Thank you. You can all be seated. Okay. Before I turn some time over to sheriff Jensen, I have a proclamation that I'm going to read. It is written for law enforcement week and peace officers memorial day in Cache County. Whereas the Congress and president of The United States have designated 05/15/2026 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week of May 2026 as National Law Enforcement Week. And whereas the members of the Cache County Sheriff's Office play an essential role in safeguarding the rights and freedoms of Cache County, and whereas it is important that all citizens know and understand the duties, responsibilities, hazards, and sacrifices of their law enforcement agency. And that members of our law enforcement agency recognize their duty to serve the people by safeguarding life and property, by protecting them against violence and disorder, and by protecting the innocent against deception and the weak against oppression. And whereas the men and women of the Cache County Sheriff's Office unceasingly provide a vital public service, now therefore be it resolved in recognition of all law enforcement officers and in particular, the men and women of the Cache County Sheriff's Office, Office, be it resolved that the county of Cache, state of Utah, hereby proclaims that the week of May tenth through sixteenth twenty twenty sixth as law enforcement week, and further call upon all citizens of Cache County to honor those law enforcement officers who, through courageous deeds, have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their community or have become disabled in the performance of duty, and let us recognize and pay respect to the survivors of our fallen heroes. And Friday, 05/15/2026 as Peace Officers Memorial Day, and further call upon all citizens of Cache County to honor those officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice or became disabled in the performance of duty and pay respect to the survivors of our fallen heroes. Approved and adopted this twelfth day of May by the Cache County Council. So we really do appreciate all of the the peace officers that we have and everything that you do for our community. We're gonna turn some time over to our good sheriff to present some awards. Do we need to vote on that? I I do we need to vote on it? Okay. I'm Chad, we're gonna take a vote on this. Could I get a motion to accept this proclamation?
Second. K. It's been moved and seconded that we accept this proclamation as a county council. Those in favor, say aye. Aye. Any opposed? K. Great. K. Now, thank you.
Second. K. It's been moved and seconded that we accept this proclamation as a county council. Those in favor, say aye. Aye. Any opposed? K. Great. K. Now, thank you.
Okay. Well, first of all, like always, thank you so much for letting us be part of the of the council meeting and being able to show honor and respect and really represent some of the great works that that all the men and women at the sheriff's office do. We're gonna talk about some of the events tonight, but, there are thousands of amazing things that these men and women do every single year that just go unnoticed and go unrecognized, and I wish we could outline every single incident and every single call that they take, but we can't do that. So tonight, we're gonna talk about, just a few of some of the the great things that our that our staff does on a daily basis. So with me, I've got lieutenant Hatch, lieutenant Batt, and lieutenant Gates will help me, with the presentations. So first, if we could have deputy Von Adams step forward. This past summer, we asked staff to audit and audit the office and issue equipment, particularly firearms. Deputy Vaughn Adams immediately volunteered to assist with the project completion. Deputy Adams knew how important it was to keep accurate records and took the lead in organizing the audit. He gathered staff forms, entered details into our tracking system, found errors, and tracked down missing items. He also worked with tactical teams to ensure their equipment was properly recorded. Deputy Adams put a lot of time into this project, and we truly appreciate his efforts. Thanks to his work, our records are better. We now have a solid base for tracking equipment in the future. Deputy Adams did an outstanding job on this important project. We are grateful for his hard work and his willingness to step up and take this responsibility. And I am pleased to award the outstanding achievement award for the administrative division to deputy Von Adams. Deputy Coulter Caudle, outstanding achievement award in the criminal division. The outstanding achievement award is presented to a deputy or staff member who excels in the performance of their duty above and beyond that which is required during their daily course of work. They have exercised competence and have been able to inspire others to improve the quality of their work. I'm honored to present deputy or excuse me, detective now, Colter Caudill with the outstanding achievement award in recognition for his extraordinary actions. While off duty, he noticed a stopped vehicle and recognized an individual in distress. Detective Caudill immediately stopped to help, quickly determined that life saving intervention was needed, and began CPR. He continued his efforts for forty five minutes until emergency medical services arrived. Detective Caudle's swift and selfless response demonstrates exceptional courage, dedication, and professionalism. His his sustained effort under challenging circumstance reflects the training and deep commitment to preserving life. Detectives caught all action show the core value of the Cass County Sheriff's Office and speak to his character, integrity, and his sense of duty. It's with honor and our privilege I award the outstanding achievement award to detective Colton Colter Cottle. Casey Sutherland, outstanding achievement award at the criminal division. I would like to formally commend deputy Casey Sutherland for his dedication, professionalism, and willingness to take the extra responsibilities. He is committed to the success of our organization. Jeffrey Sutherland's work in the motor unit stands out. His initiative and experience addresses key coverage needs. His teamwork and his leadership benefit the unit and our community. He efficiently efficiently handled ordering and setting up the new motors motors, managing all the transmission, and the details for a smooth process. He shows exceptional leadership organizing multi agency motor escorts for two fallen officers, ensuring families were honored with dignity, His dedication to projects like the two hundred and fifty two hundred and fiftieth anniversary coin, pin, and badge shows his commitment to excellence. Deputy Southern is a pillar of the organization, consistently performs at a high level, and strengthening our team. And I'm pleased to award the outstanding achievement award to the criminal division to deputy Casey Sutherland. Detective Mike Heppert Michael, excuse me. While he's walking forward, I'll read about him. I command deputy Michael Heppert for his exceptional work, leadership, and professionalism, while and professionalism. While multiple teams investigated crimes affecting juveniles across The States, detective Hepworth showed strong leadership. He managed his caseload, coordinated between divisions, and helped secure multiple criminal charges. His updates to the phone extraction request improved investigative efficiencies and showed initiative. Detecting detective Hepsworth's recommendation to have a select group of detectives maintain official certifications demonstrates his practical problem problem solving skills. This approach enhances the division's capacity to manage higher volumes of phone extractions, requests, and supports long term case management for the sheriff's office. Deputy Hepworth's work, attitude, and drive exemplify the highest standards of the Cass County Sheriff's office. His professionalism, integrity, and dedication are a credit to both himself and our agency, and I am pleased to award the outstanding achievement award for the criminal division to detective Michael Hepworth. Sergeant Holly Dixon from the jail division. This is a life saving award for sergeant Dixon. On 06/24/2025, a medical emergency we had a medical emergency in the jail transformed into a routine Tuesday into a life or death crisis when a colleague and friend lost consciousness and stopped breathing. Medical staff performed compressions, and sergeant Dixon provided essential rescue breaths and helped save her life. Sergeant Dixon's leadership continued after her colleagues pulled return. She recognized the ongoing impact on the staff, checked on their well-being, and sent them home to recover. She also personally supported the family at the hospital, demonstrating true leadership, involves caring for both the individual and the professional. For her calm and calm and decisive actions in this crisis, I am proud to nominate sergeant Holly Dixon for the 2026 lifesaving award. Okay. This is a lifesaving award for the gel division. If I could have Jordan Godfrey, Kirsten Roundy, Landon Cook, Victor Estrada, Annika Murningham, Jeremy Kessler, and I don't know if the nurse is here. Daisy Martinez. The life saving ribbon ribbon is presented to an individual or individuals who were directly involved in saving the life of another for actions, if not taken, would most likely resulted in death of a person. Nurse Daisy Martinez asked deputy Jordan Godfrey to check on an inmate in a medical cell. Godfrey and deputy Roundy found the inmate with a head injury struggling to breathe. They began life saving measure and called for support. Deputies Murningham, Estrada, and Cook, and Jeremy Kessler helped gather resources and restrain the inmate for life support. After quick assessment, nurse Martinez requested EMS to transport to Logan Regional Hospital where the inmate had two grand mal seizures and needed further emergency care. Through effective collaboration, deputies and medical staff accurately assessed the situation and secured further medical care, ultimately saving the inmate's life. And I proudly honor these deputies for the 2026 life saving award for their vigilance and decisive actions. Lifesaving award for the patrol division. If we could have Deputy Derek Mott and Deputy Kevin Schoff. There's the two handsome devils right there. Deputy Derek Maughan and deputy Kevin Schaaf showed exceptional courage and professional living responding to a medical emergency involving electrocution. They immediately assessed the situation and began CPR upon arrival. Recognizing the severity of the incident, they continued life saving efforts until EMS personnel arrived on scene, working alongside with medical responders, and an AED was utilized, ultimately helping the patient regain consciousness and survive the ordeal. The swift response, decisive actions, and dedication displaying deputy Mon and Schof were critical factors in the incident patient positive outcome. Their commitment to preserving life reflects the highest standards of the Cass County Sheriff's Office and brings great credit to themselves and to our profession. And in recognition for their outstanding actions during this crisis, I am honored to present deputy Derek Maughan and deputy Kevin Schoff with the twenty twenty six lifesaving award. Okay. If I could have deputy Philip Voss come forward. An outstanding achievement award for the jail division. An outstanding achievement award is presented to a deputy or staff member that excels in the performance of their duty above and beyond which that is required on a daily course of work. They have exercised competence and have been able to inspire others to improve the quality of their work. Deputy Philip Voss is recognized for his work in the jail division. He created a 90 page booking guide to help deputies book inmates accurately and confidently. The guide helps all staff reduce mistakes and avoid problems from incorrect information. Thank you, deputy Voss, for finding practical solutions to difficult problems, and I'm happy to present deputy Voss with the outstanding achievement award for the jail division and deputy Voss. And if I can just make one other comment while you're standing in the queue. That booking process isn't something you just think that that is. That's just not a couple of boxes that you check. That's everybody's medical. It's their histories. It's where they can be housed. It's when their transports are, when their release dates are. Everything about our jail starts with the booking process. And any mistakes that we typically have in our organization, with especially new people, it starts at the booking thing, and that is a huge undertaking that you did, and thank you very much. Deputy McQuade Allen. Do you hear? I'll read it for him. It's a life saving award. On 12/27/2025, deputy McQuade Allen responded to report of a vehicle submerged in the river near twenty two hundred west and six hundred south with three occupants trapped inside subbreezing conditions. When deputy Allen arrived, a Utah high patrol trooper was already in the river conducting rescue efforts. Deputy Allen immediately entered the water to assist, taking over care of the 71 year old woman who had been removed from the vehicle and helping her to safety to the riverbank. Deputy Allen then assisted in rescuing a seven year old child and a 44 year old woman from the submerged vehicle to safety. Working alongside the trooper, their combined efforts ensured all occupants are removed from the vehicle and turned over to EMS. Deputy Allen's quick response, sound judgment, and willingness to act in extreme conditions were critical in preventing loss of life. His actions reflect great credit on himself and uphold the highest standards of the Cass County Sheriff's Office. For his calm decisive actions, I'm honored to nominate deputy McQuaid Allen for the 2026 life saving award. Okay. I'm, I'm gonna kinda do this one backwards. I'm gonna read I'm gonna read an incident, then I'm gonna invite him to come up. On 06/29/2025, deputies responded to a high risk incident involving an armed suspect with homemade explosives who had already who had already murdered his wife. Upon arrival upon arrival, deputies were ambushed and came under fire. Despite the imminent threat, deputies from patrol and SWAT responded. The SWAT team exchanged gunfire with the suspect by evacuating nearby homes that were struck by the gunfire. Deputies established an evacuation point at a nearby church and set up an incident command, at the church for a command center. Deputies requested additional resources from within the valley and a neighboring county. Sheriff's negotiators attempted to establish communication while tactical teams contained the suspect's home. Tactical drones located the individual, identified the suspect inside the home, and provided real time video to the deputies who were on scene. A Bearcat tactical vehicle was used to breach the residence. After several hours without communication, tactical drones entered the home and located the suspect and his wife. SWAT team members entered to secure the suspect in the crime scene. The suspect was found deceased from homemade explosives and his wife was found deceased with multiple stab wounds. Additional explosives, firearms and ammunition were found inside the home. The outstanding achievement award is presented to deputies or staff who excel in their duties, demonstrate competence, and inspire others to improve their work. Several deputies are being honored tonight for their individual contribution and bravery and dedicated dedication to the community safety. Each played a vital role in this case. So tonight we honor deputy you guys Alcantar, Aaron Prece, if you guys could come forward, deputy Ashton Hill, deputy Dylan Hayden, deputy Colton Peterson, Kevin Bennett, and deputy Dallas Niebert. And with that, I'm gonna go back. One award if we bottom here. So I just read I just read you what the what the case was, and this award is to, deputy Alcantar. On June 29, the deputy was first on scene at a dangerous incident where an armed suspect with explosives had stabbed his wife. He was ambushed, came under fire, and broke his hand while seeking cover. Despite his injuries, deputy Alcantar Kantar stayed calm and continued his duties. He held his position. He provided real time updates on the suspect and the risks to other homes, helping ensure safe and coordinated response. His courage and dedication represents the highest standards of law enforcement and brings great credit to himself and to the Cache County Sheriff's Office, and I'm honored to award him as well for the patrol division outstanding achievement award. All the all of them did a fantastic job rather than reading all of them. Every one of these gentlemen had their own specific thing that they did during that seven or eight hour standoff we had in Hiram and wanna thank them so much and the neighbors. They were inside the house when the bullets were flying through the neighbors' through the neighbors' trailers and homes. They never left their post, and, they saved a lot of lives that day and should be commended and thank them very much for the work that they did.
Okay. Well, first of all, like always, thank you so much for letting us be part of the of the council meeting and being able to show honor and respect and really represent some of the great works that that all the men and women at the sheriff's office do. We're gonna talk about some of the events tonight, but, there are thousands of amazing things that these men and women do every single year that just go unnoticed and go unrecognized, and I wish we could outline every single incident and every single call that they take, but we can't do that. So tonight, we're gonna talk about, just a few of some of the the great things that our that our staff does on a daily basis. So with me, I've got lieutenant Hatch, lieutenant Batt, and lieutenant Gates will help me, with the presentations. So first, if we could have deputy Von Adams step forward. This past summer, we asked staff to audit and audit the office and issue equipment, particularly firearms. Deputy Vaughn Adams immediately volunteered to assist with the project completion. Deputy Adams knew how important it was to keep accurate records and took the lead in organizing the audit. He gathered staff forms, entered details into our tracking system, found errors, and tracked down missing items. He also worked with tactical teams to ensure their equipment was properly recorded. Deputy Adams put a lot of time into this project, and we truly appreciate his efforts. Thanks to his work, our records are better. We now have a solid base for tracking equipment in the future. Deputy Adams did an outstanding job on this important project. We are grateful for his hard work and his willingness to step up and take this responsibility. And I am pleased to award the outstanding achievement award for the administrative division to deputy Von Adams. Deputy Coulter Caudle, outstanding achievement award in the criminal division. The outstanding achievement award is presented to a deputy or staff member who excels in the performance of their duty above and beyond that which is required during their daily course of work. They have exercised competence and have been able to inspire others to improve the quality of their work. I'm honored to present deputy or excuse me, detective now, Colter Caudill with the outstanding achievement award in recognition for his extraordinary actions. While off duty, he noticed a stopped vehicle and recognized an individual in distress. Detective Caudill immediately stopped to help, quickly determined that life saving intervention was needed, and began CPR. He continued his efforts for forty five minutes until emergency medical services arrived. Detective Caudle's swift and selfless response demonstrates exceptional courage, dedication, and professionalism. His his sustained effort under challenging circumstance reflects the training and deep commitment to preserving life. Detectives caught all action show the core value of the Cass County Sheriff's Office and speak to his character, integrity, and his sense of duty. It's with honor and our privilege I award the outstanding achievement award to detective Colton Colter Cottle. Casey Sutherland, outstanding achievement award at the criminal division. I would like to formally commend deputy Casey Sutherland for his dedication, professionalism, and willingness to take the extra responsibilities. He is committed to the success of our organization. Jeffrey Sutherland's work in the motor unit stands out. His initiative and experience addresses key coverage needs. His teamwork and his leadership benefit the unit and our community. He efficiently efficiently handled ordering and setting up the new motors motors, managing all the transmission, and the details for a smooth process. He shows exceptional leadership organizing multi agency motor escorts for two fallen officers, ensuring families were honored with dignity, His dedication to projects like the two hundred and fifty two hundred and fiftieth anniversary coin, pin, and badge shows his commitment to excellence. Deputy Southern is a pillar of the organization, consistently performs at a high level, and strengthening our team. And I'm pleased to award the outstanding achievement award to the criminal division to deputy Casey Sutherland. Detective Mike Heppert Michael, excuse me. While he's walking forward, I'll read about him. I command deputy Michael Heppert for his exceptional work, leadership, and professionalism, while and professionalism. While multiple teams investigated crimes affecting juveniles across The States, detective Hepworth showed strong leadership. He managed his caseload, coordinated between divisions, and helped secure multiple criminal charges. His updates to the phone extraction request improved investigative efficiencies and showed initiative. Detecting detective Hepsworth's recommendation to have a select group of detectives maintain official certifications demonstrates his practical problem problem solving skills. This approach enhances the division's capacity to manage higher volumes of phone extractions, requests, and supports long term case management for the sheriff's office. Deputy Hepworth's work, attitude, and drive exemplify the highest standards of the Cass County Sheriff's office. His professionalism, integrity, and dedication are a credit to both himself and our agency, and I am pleased to award the outstanding achievement award for the criminal division to detective Michael Hepworth. Sergeant Holly Dixon from the jail division. This is a life saving award for sergeant Dixon. On 06/24/2025, a medical emergency we had a medical emergency in the jail transformed into a routine Tuesday into a life or death crisis when a colleague and friend lost consciousness and stopped breathing. Medical staff performed compressions, and sergeant Dixon provided essential rescue breaths and helped save her life. Sergeant Dixon's leadership continued after her colleagues pulled return. She recognized the ongoing impact on the staff, checked on their well-being, and sent them home to recover. She also personally supported the family at the hospital, demonstrating true leadership, involves caring for both the individual and the professional. For her calm and calm and decisive actions in this crisis, I am proud to nominate sergeant Holly Dixon for the 2026 lifesaving award. Okay. This is a lifesaving award for the gel division. If I could have Jordan Godfrey, Kirsten Roundy, Landon Cook, Victor Estrada, Annika Murningham, Jeremy Kessler, and I don't know if the nurse is here. Daisy Martinez. The life saving ribbon ribbon is presented to an individual or individuals who were directly involved in saving the life of another for actions, if not taken, would most likely resulted in death of a person. Nurse Daisy Martinez asked deputy Jordan Godfrey to check on an inmate in a medical cell. Godfrey and deputy Roundy found the inmate with a head injury struggling to breathe. They began life saving measure and called for support. Deputies Murningham, Estrada, and Cook, and Jeremy Kessler helped gather resources and restrain the inmate for life support. After quick assessment, nurse Martinez requested EMS to transport to Logan Regional Hospital where the inmate had two grand mal seizures and needed further emergency care. Through effective collaboration, deputies and medical staff accurately assessed the situation and secured further medical care, ultimately saving the inmate's life. And I proudly honor these deputies for the 2026 life saving award for their vigilance and decisive actions. Lifesaving award for the patrol division. If we could have Deputy Derek Mott and Deputy Kevin Schoff. There's the two handsome devils right there. Deputy Derek Maughan and deputy Kevin Schaaf showed exceptional courage and professional living responding to a medical emergency involving electrocution. They immediately assessed the situation and began CPR upon arrival. Recognizing the severity of the incident, they continued life saving efforts until EMS personnel arrived on scene, working alongside with medical responders, and an AED was utilized, ultimately helping the patient regain consciousness and survive the ordeal. The swift response, decisive actions, and dedication displaying deputy Mon and Schof were critical factors in the incident patient positive outcome. Their commitment to preserving life reflects the highest standards of the Cass County Sheriff's Office and brings great credit to themselves and to our profession. And in recognition for their outstanding actions during this crisis, I am honored to present deputy Derek Maughan and deputy Kevin Schoff with the twenty twenty six lifesaving award. Okay. If I could have deputy Philip Voss come forward. An outstanding achievement award for the jail division. An outstanding achievement award is presented to a deputy or staff member that excels in the performance of their duty above and beyond which that is required on a daily course of work. They have exercised competence and have been able to inspire others to improve the quality of their work. Deputy Philip Voss is recognized for his work in the jail division. He created a 90 page booking guide to help deputies book inmates accurately and confidently. The guide helps all staff reduce mistakes and avoid problems from incorrect information. Thank you, deputy Voss, for finding practical solutions to difficult problems, and I'm happy to present deputy Voss with the outstanding achievement award for the jail division and deputy Voss. And if I can just make one other comment while you're standing in the queue. That booking process isn't something you just think that that is. That's just not a couple of boxes that you check. That's everybody's medical. It's their histories. It's where they can be housed. It's when their transports are, when their release dates are. Everything about our jail starts with the booking process. And any mistakes that we typically have in our organization, with especially new people, it starts at the booking thing, and that is a huge undertaking that you did, and thank you very much. Deputy McQuade Allen. Do you hear? I'll read it for him. It's a life saving award. On 12/27/2025, deputy McQuade Allen responded to report of a vehicle submerged in the river near twenty two hundred west and six hundred south with three occupants trapped inside subbreezing conditions. When deputy Allen arrived, a Utah high patrol trooper was already in the river conducting rescue efforts. Deputy Allen immediately entered the water to assist, taking over care of the 71 year old woman who had been removed from the vehicle and helping her to safety to the riverbank. Deputy Allen then assisted in rescuing a seven year old child and a 44 year old woman from the submerged vehicle to safety. Working alongside the trooper, their combined efforts ensured all occupants are removed from the vehicle and turned over to EMS. Deputy Allen's quick response, sound judgment, and willingness to act in extreme conditions were critical in preventing loss of life. His actions reflect great credit on himself and uphold the highest standards of the Cass County Sheriff's Office. For his calm decisive actions, I'm honored to nominate deputy McQuaid Allen for the 2026 life saving award. Okay. I'm, I'm gonna kinda do this one backwards. I'm gonna read I'm gonna read an incident, then I'm gonna invite him to come up. On 06/29/2025, deputies responded to a high risk incident involving an armed suspect with homemade explosives who had already who had already murdered his wife. Upon arrival upon arrival, deputies were ambushed and came under fire. Despite the imminent threat, deputies from patrol and SWAT responded. The SWAT team exchanged gunfire with the suspect by evacuating nearby homes that were struck by the gunfire. Deputies established an evacuation point at a nearby church and set up an incident command, at the church for a command center. Deputies requested additional resources from within the valley and a neighboring county. Sheriff's negotiators attempted to establish communication while tactical teams contained the suspect's home. Tactical drones located the individual, identified the suspect inside the home, and provided real time video to the deputies who were on scene. A Bearcat tactical vehicle was used to breach the residence. After several hours without communication, tactical drones entered the home and located the suspect and his wife. SWAT team members entered to secure the suspect in the crime scene. The suspect was found deceased from homemade explosives and his wife was found deceased with multiple stab wounds. Additional explosives, firearms and ammunition were found inside the home. The outstanding achievement award is presented to deputies or staff who excel in their duties, demonstrate competence, and inspire others to improve their work. Several deputies are being honored tonight for their individual contribution and bravery and dedicated dedication to the community safety. Each played a vital role in this case. So tonight we honor deputy you guys Alcantar, Aaron Prece, if you guys could come forward, deputy Ashton Hill, deputy Dylan Hayden, deputy Colton Peterson, Kevin Bennett, and deputy Dallas Niebert. And with that, I'm gonna go back. One award if we bottom here. So I just read I just read you what the what the case was, and this award is to, deputy Alcantar. On June 29, the deputy was first on scene at a dangerous incident where an armed suspect with explosives had stabbed his wife. He was ambushed, came under fire, and broke his hand while seeking cover. Despite his injuries, deputy Alcantar Kantar stayed calm and continued his duties. He held his position. He provided real time updates on the suspect and the risks to other homes, helping ensure safe and coordinated response. His courage and dedication represents the highest standards of law enforcement and brings great credit to himself and to the Cache County Sheriff's Office, and I'm honored to award him as well for the patrol division outstanding achievement award. All the all of them did a fantastic job rather than reading all of them. Every one of these gentlemen had their own specific thing that they did during that seven or eight hour standoff we had in Hiram and wanna thank them so much and the neighbors. They were inside the house when the bullets were flying through the neighbors' through the neighbors' trailers and homes. They never left their post, and, they saved a lot of lives that day and should be commended and thank them very much for the work that they did.
have deputy Daniel Holtz please come forward. Support division outstanding achievement award. Over the past year, deputy Holtz has served in a challenging court in a challenging courtroom at the first district court. He consistently showed professionalism and reassured court employees during procedural changes. When court staff had concerns, deputy Holtz communicated them with them promptly to leadership. He handled accusation and the judge's concern with professionalism and respect, helping calm tensions and maintain a strong relationship between the sheriff's office and the court. Deputy Holtz exemplifies the professionalism expected of, of our court security. And I am pleased to present him with the outstanding achievement award for the support services division.
have deputy Daniel Holtz please come forward. Support division outstanding achievement award. Over the past year, deputy Holtz has served in a challenging court in a challenging courtroom at the first district court. He consistently showed professionalism and reassured court employees during procedural changes. When court staff had concerns, deputy Holtz communicated them with them promptly to leadership. He handled accusation and the judge's concern with professionalism and respect, helping calm tensions and maintain a strong relationship between the sheriff's office and the court. Deputy Holtz exemplifies the professionalism expected of, of our court security. And I am pleased to present him with the outstanding achievement award for the support services division.
Deputy Travis Clark. Outstanding Achievement Award Support Services Division. Agent, and I say agent because he's an agent with the sheriff's office probation unit, Travis Clark joined the Cass County sheriff's office probation unit in January 2023. Despite limited experience, he quickly stood out for his dedication and work ethic. He takes pride in helping probationers become productive members of our community. He has set strong strong examples in several key areas. Agent Clark scheduled face to face visits even on office days ensuring consistent contact. He regularly exceeds the probation unit's goals. He regularly suggests ways to improve the unit working with colleagues to refine ideas. Agent Clark balances the needs of probationers and the community. Many recognize his genuine commitment, which helps probationers make positive changes in their lives. Agent Clark exemplifies the qualities of an outstanding probation agent, and we're proud to award him the 2026 support services outstanding achievement award. Okay. The last one I have is for, it's a sheriff's award, and it's from me to somebody, in the community in the state who's done something special for the Cass County Sheriff's Office. And tonight, I would like to honor, representative Carrie Ann Lisenby. Representative Lisenby was elected to the Utah State House of Representatives in 2017. Since then, she has been the strongest advocate for the sheriff's, law enforcement, victims of crime, and the justice system reform. Representative Lisenby has written and passed legislation that has significantly improved public safety in our communities. Her initiatives include probation and parole reform, bail reform, justice accountability, reversing aspects of 2020, 2015 justice reinvestment, and several measures that protect and support victims. She has consistently worked to enhance public safety, equip law enforcement with all the necessary resources, ensure accountability for defense, for defendants, and prioritizes victims within the justice system. And I'm honored to be able to have been worked with her, for the last several years, ten years actually, and recognize her for her outstanding work. I go to the legislature a lot. And in the ten or twelve years that I've been going down there, there has not been another senator or representative at the state who has done more for public safety and law enforcement than representative Lisenby. I don't take losing very well, and usually people and I can be accused of it, and it's probably true that I'm out spoken. I'm blunt. I kinda say what it is. She's 10 times that. And if you have to go to in an argument with somebody and wanna win, who has the facts, who does the work, it's representative Wisdombee. And we wouldn't have in public safety and particularly in law enforcement what we have today without the work that she's put in in the last ten years. And she was gonna be here, but I don't know where she's at. But, I do wanna make that presentation to her tonight because she is a valuable, valuable resource to us and she's gonna be sorely missed. So with that, that concludes our night. We, thank you very much for letting us be here. And if it's okay with the chair, I'd like to excuse our staff so we can go take some photos and
Deputy Travis Clark. Outstanding Achievement Award Support Services Division. Agent, and I say agent because he's an agent with the sheriff's office probation unit, Travis Clark joined the Cass County sheriff's office probation unit in January 2023. Despite limited experience, he quickly stood out for his dedication and work ethic. He takes pride in helping probationers become productive members of our community. He has set strong strong examples in several key areas. Agent Clark scheduled face to face visits even on office days ensuring consistent contact. He regularly exceeds the probation unit's goals. He regularly suggests ways to improve the unit working with colleagues to refine ideas. Agent Clark balances the needs of probationers and the community. Many recognize his genuine commitment, which helps probationers make positive changes in their lives. Agent Clark exemplifies the qualities of an outstanding probation agent, and we're proud to award him the 2026 support services outstanding achievement award. Okay. The last one I have is for, it's a sheriff's award, and it's from me to somebody, in the community in the state who's done something special for the Cass County Sheriff's Office. And tonight, I would like to honor, representative Carrie Ann Lisenby. Representative Lisenby was elected to the Utah State House of Representatives in 2017. Since then, she has been the strongest advocate for the sheriff's, law enforcement, victims of crime, and the justice system reform. Representative Lisenby has written and passed legislation that has significantly improved public safety in our communities. Her initiatives include probation and parole reform, bail reform, justice accountability, reversing aspects of 2020, 2015 justice reinvestment, and several measures that protect and support victims. She has consistently worked to enhance public safety, equip law enforcement with all the necessary resources, ensure accountability for defense, for defendants, and prioritizes victims within the justice system. And I'm honored to be able to have been worked with her, for the last several years, ten years actually, and recognize her for her outstanding work. I go to the legislature a lot. And in the ten or twelve years that I've been going down there, there has not been another senator or representative at the state who has done more for public safety and law enforcement than representative Lisenby. I don't take losing very well, and usually people and I can be accused of it, and it's probably true that I'm out spoken. I'm blunt. I kinda say what it is. She's 10 times that. And if you have to go to in an argument with somebody and wanna win, who has the facts, who does the work, it's representative Wisdombee. And we wouldn't have in public safety and particularly in law enforcement what we have today without the work that she's put in in the last ten years. And she was gonna be here, but I don't know where she's at. But, I do wanna make that presentation to her tonight because she is a valuable, valuable resource to us and she's gonna be sorely missed. So with that, that concludes our night. We, thank you very much for letting us be here. And if it's okay with the chair, I'd like to excuse our staff so we can go take some photos and
do that. Thank you. And we appreciate you, sheriff, for everything that you do. You're a great asset to our county. Thank you.
do that. Thank you. And we appreciate you, sheriff, for everything that you do. You're a great asset to our county. Thank you.
Lost half your audience. One and a half. Two thirds. Why would you be taking it? Big force. I know.
Lost half your audience. One and a half. Two thirds. Why would you be taking it? Big force. I know.
the rest of us are left. Someone make sure that door gets closed. Sandy, with it being 05:30, do we wanna do the public hearings? And then I think we'll be okay to get a report from our executive real quick.
the rest of us are left. Someone make sure that door gets closed. Sandy, with it being 05:30, do we wanna do the public hearings? And then I think we'll be okay to get a report from our executive real quick.
Okay. And then move But I I mean for the items of special interest
Okay. And then move But I I mean for the items of special interest
that we're Yeah. We'll yes. Yeah. Okay. Yeah. K. K. K. Really quick, we're gonna, turn a few minutes over to our we'll let everybody get settled real quick. We'll turn a minute to our county executive, and then we'll move to our public hearings.
that we're Yeah. We'll yes. Yeah. Okay. Yeah. K. K. K. Really quick, we're gonna, turn a few minutes over to our we'll let everybody get settled real quick. We'll turn a minute to our county executive, and then we'll move to our public hearings.
This is my chance to kinda give a report on what the county executive's office is doing. I'm gonna ask, my deputy, Kurt Webb, to provide a report about his interaction on Powder Mountain.
This is my chance to kinda give a report on what the county executive's office is doing. I'm gonna ask, my deputy, Kurt Webb, to provide a report about his interaction on Powder Mountain.
Kurt Webb, deputy executive. Powder Mountain creates for us some challenges because it straddles the line and there, and because of its location, the services are required for the new development on our side of the border, but we're unable to provide it. In most instances, our job has been to find solutions that make sure that we can get services provided by contracting those services with Weber County, without having to subsidize them from our part. Our progress of that is good. Almost every single one of the issues is now resolved, although they need to be, memorialized with documentation, and we're working on that. So that's our situation. Is there any questions? Happy to answer them.
Kurt Webb, deputy executive. Powder Mountain creates for us some challenges because it straddles the line and there, and because of its location, the services are required for the new development on our side of the border, but we're unable to provide it. In most instances, our job has been to find solutions that make sure that we can get services provided by contracting those services with Weber County, without having to subsidize them from our part. Our progress of that is good. Almost every single one of the issues is now resolved, although they need to be, memorialized with documentation, and we're working on that. So that's our situation. Is there any questions? Happy to answer them.
Anybody have questions for Kurt? K. We look forward to to seeing those documents.
Anybody have questions for Kurt? K. We look forward to to seeing those documents.
Other projects we're working on, some of you are participating with our efforts to rewrite the airport authority and set up the governance for the airport. That activity is underway. The county attorney has helped us significantly. He sent the latest draft of the, governance document to my office today, and I'll be reviewing them and responding. We met with Alex Berenson and are working on the Smithfield Gravel Pit. We have a meeting we had a meeting today with him. Tomorrow, we have a meeting at 08:00 in the morning with, Matt Phillips. We're going to ask him to review, the location of the alternate road that we're requiring them to use and give us the timetable that are adequate for their construction of that alternate road. We're working on a fairgrounds agreement. I think we're close to finalizing that. Again, Dane's office has been critical in that effort. Eric Davis is point person on that task, and we'll be meeting with the city and talking with them about that tomorrow. The fire protection board issues continue to be worked on. We had a fire protection board meeting earlier today. Let me just make a general comment about the issues and what we're trying to do. The the fundamental problem with the airport authority board is a mismatch between where services are rendered and where taxes are collected. The fire the fire department. District. What did I say to the airport? Oh, I'm sorry. Too many boards. Fire protection district problem is that and so one of the steps is to reallocate sources of funding with who benefits from the funding. And and that is revenue neutral, meaning we're not increasing the taxes that Cache County levies, but we are changing who pays those taxes. Logan has not received services, substantial services from the county fire district. So the reallocation is to reduce, eliminate the taxation of Logan residents and concentrate that taxation on the areas in the county that benefit from the county fire department. So that's one step is a reallocation. There's also a need to equalize the payment of taxes by citizens outside of Logan between cities and unincorporated area, and so we're working on that. So those are the two things that we're working on. It it's a it's a difficult mathematical problem. It involves complex relationship with 19 cities. We're continuing to make progress. There's more to be done there. Those are the things we're working on.
Other projects we're working on, some of you are participating with our efforts to rewrite the airport authority and set up the governance for the airport. That activity is underway. The county attorney has helped us significantly. He sent the latest draft of the, governance document to my office today, and I'll be reviewing them and responding. We met with Alex Berenson and are working on the Smithfield Gravel Pit. We have a meeting we had a meeting today with him. Tomorrow, we have a meeting at 08:00 in the morning with, Matt Phillips. We're going to ask him to review, the location of the alternate road that we're requiring them to use and give us the timetable that are adequate for their construction of that alternate road. We're working on a fairgrounds agreement. I think we're close to finalizing that. Again, Dane's office has been critical in that effort. Eric Davis is point person on that task, and we'll be meeting with the city and talking with them about that tomorrow. The fire protection board issues continue to be worked on. We had a fire protection board meeting earlier today. Let me just make a general comment about the issues and what we're trying to do. The the fundamental problem with the airport authority board is a mismatch between where services are rendered and where taxes are collected. The fire the fire department. District. What did I say to the airport? Oh, I'm sorry. Too many boards. Fire protection district problem is that and so one of the steps is to reallocate sources of funding with who benefits from the funding. And and that is revenue neutral, meaning we're not increasing the taxes that Cache County levies, but we are changing who pays those taxes. Logan has not received services, substantial services from the county fire district. So the reallocation is to reduce, eliminate the taxation of Logan residents and concentrate that taxation on the areas in the county that benefit from the county fire department. So that's one step is a reallocation. There's also a need to equalize the payment of taxes by citizens outside of Logan between cities and unincorporated area, and so we're working on that. So those are the two things that we're working on. It it's a it's a difficult mathematical problem. It involves complex relationship with 19 cities. We're continuing to make progress. There's more to be done there. Those are the things we're working on.
Okay. Thank you. For those of you following along on the agenda, we are going to move to our public hearings. We'll go back to item six, these items of special interest after we we are required by law to get to as close as 05:30 as we can. So if someone wants to make a motion about seven a.
Okay. Thank you. For those of you following along on the agenda, we are going to move to our public hearings. We'll go back to item six, these items of special interest after we we are required by law to get to as close as 05:30 as we can. So if someone wants to make a motion about seven a.
Madam chair, I move to schedule a public hearing for 05/26/2026 at 05:30 for ordinance twenty twenty six dash 28, enacting county board per Diem Standards and Planning Commission compensation.
Madam chair, I move to schedule a public hearing for 05/26/2026 at 05:30 for ordinance twenty twenty six dash 28, enacting county board per Diem Standards and Planning Commission compensation.
Second. K. Got a a motion and a second that we schedule a public hearing for May 26 for ordinance twenty twenty six dash 28. Do I have any further discussion? Those in favor, say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Okay. So now we need to hold public hearings for ordinance twenty twenty six dash 20. Brian, are you gonna this is our Riverside rezone.
Second. K. Got a a motion and a second that we schedule a public hearing for May 26 for ordinance twenty twenty six dash 28. Do I have any further discussion? Those in favor, say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Okay. So now we need to hold public hearings for ordinance twenty twenty six dash 20. Brian, are you gonna this is our Riverside rezone.
Good evening. Brian Abbott, development services. Tonight, we have the Riverside rezone. This is located just North of Paradise, 600 West 7800 South. Currently used for agriculture per agricultural purposes with one single family dwelling already on the property. In summary, the current request is to rezone 15.47 acres from a 10 to RU five zone. This will give it a max potential of three lots in that zone, including a lot with the existing single family dwelling already on it. There are some non developable, sensitive areas present on-site that could reduce the net developable acreage to under 15 acres resulting in only one additional lot. It's located three quarters of a mile north of the Paradise boundary. The nearest RU five zone is approximately 1.6 miles Northwest of this property. It is located within a a future annexation area of Paradise. The Paradise Town has no concerns and the density conforms with their annexation plan. This was brought before the planning commission in April April 2. Planning commission recommended approval of the rezone to the county council on a vote of six to zero. Their conclusions were that the rezone request meets the standards of the RU five zone. It allows for residential development in a moderately dense pattern that should be located and designed to not unreasonably impede adjacent AG uses nor to unreasonably conflict with municipal development standards. This zone is appropriately served by roads, utilities, and public services. And again, this would result in three lots or less.
Good evening. Brian Abbott, development services. Tonight, we have the Riverside rezone. This is located just North of Paradise, 600 West 7800 South. Currently used for agriculture per agricultural purposes with one single family dwelling already on the property. In summary, the current request is to rezone 15.47 acres from a 10 to RU five zone. This will give it a max potential of three lots in that zone, including a lot with the existing single family dwelling already on it. There are some non developable, sensitive areas present on-site that could reduce the net developable acreage to under 15 acres resulting in only one additional lot. It's located three quarters of a mile north of the Paradise boundary. The nearest RU five zone is approximately 1.6 miles Northwest of this property. It is located within a a future annexation area of Paradise. The Paradise Town has no concerns and the density conforms with their annexation plan. This was brought before the planning commission in April April 2. Planning commission recommended approval of the rezone to the county council on a vote of six to zero. Their conclusions were that the rezone request meets the standards of the RU five zone. It allows for residential development in a moderately dense pattern that should be located and designed to not unreasonably impede adjacent AG uses nor to unreasonably conflict with municipal development standards. This zone is appropriately served by roads, utilities, and public services. And again, this would result in three lots or less.
Thank you. You bet. This is a public hearing. Is there anyone from the public that's here to speak to this project? Now is your chance. Let me just give you a few instructions with with public hearings. We want you to come to the microphone, state your name clearly so that we know who you are, and we will try and keep, comments to two minutes. And our our nice friend, Andrew, there is gonna give you a little signal when you've hit two minutes.
Thank you. You bet. This is a public hearing. Is there anyone from the public that's here to speak to this project? Now is your chance. Let me just give you a few instructions with with public hearings. We want you to come to the microphone, state your name clearly so that we know who you are, and we will try and keep, comments to two minutes. And our our nice friend, Andrew, there is gonna give you a little signal when you've hit two minutes.
Go. Thank you. My name is Wayne Rood. We I'm the owner of the property. The reason why we're doing this, we built our house there about three years ago. We need two more lots for our boys to build out there. We did improve the road and put the big circle drive in. The county had us do all that. So it's a paved Road. And then I've got there's four or five other properties that I've looked up that have met about the same, and they've been able to change theirs to an RU five. We tried to do an RU two, but we was part of that fiasco meeting that got shot down that that they had. So,
Go. Thank you. My name is Wayne Rood. We I'm the owner of the property. The reason why we're doing this, we built our house there about three years ago. We need two more lots for our boys to build out there. We did improve the road and put the big circle drive in. The county had us do all that. So it's a paved Road. And then I've got there's four or five other properties that I've looked up that have met about the same, and they've been able to change theirs to an RU five. We tried to do an RU two, but we was part of that fiasco meeting that got shot down that that they had. So,
yeah, we're just trying to get our boys so they can build their houses out there. Okay. Thank you. Is there anyone else from the public that would like to speak to this project?
yeah, we're just trying to get our boys so they can build their houses out there. Okay. Thank you. Is there anyone else from the public that would like to speak to this project?
My name is Travis. I'm the son. One of the lot takers, I guess. I work for my parents, and I work on the farm, do all the farming, and it's just been my dream to have my house out there. And I just ask that you guys allow it. We're not we're not asking for a lot, just the two homes and so we can all be together. Thank you. I'm Cody Rood. I'm a son as well. I would like to build my home out there as well and raise my two little girls out on the farm and be able to work the land and everything like we did with our grandpa. And he did tell us when before he passed away that it was a dream of his to have all of our family out there to work the land and keep it going as a cattle farm. So I would appreciate if it was approved for two more homes. Thank you.
My name is Travis. I'm the son. One of the lot takers, I guess. I work for my parents, and I work on the farm, do all the farming, and it's just been my dream to have my house out there. And I just ask that you guys allow it. We're not we're not asking for a lot, just the two homes and so we can all be together. Thank you. I'm Cody Rood. I'm a son as well. I would like to build my home out there as well and raise my two little girls out on the farm and be able to work the land and everything like we did with our grandpa. And he did tell us when before he passed away that it was a dream of his to have all of our family out there to work the land and keep it going as a cattle farm. So I would appreciate if it was approved for two more homes. Thank you.
These guys are all on the public record saying they wanna live next to each other. I know. We'll remember that at Thanksgiving.
These guys are all on the public record saying they wanna live next to each other. I know. We'll remember that at Thanksgiving.
Is there anyone else that's here to speak to this project? K. Someone make a motion. Move to close public hearing. Second. And moving seconded that we close public hearing. Those in favor, say aye. Aye. Any opposed? K. Now we move to ordinance twenty twenty six dash 21, amending chapter 17.14 on the resort recreation zone. Brian, is that oh, Angie's gonna talk to us about that one.
Is there anyone else that's here to speak to this project? K. Someone make a motion. Move to close public hearing. Second. And moving seconded that we close public hearing. Those in favor, say aye. Aye. Any opposed? K. Now we move to ordinance twenty twenty six dash 21, amending chapter 17.14 on the resort recreation zone. Brian, is that oh, Angie's gonna talk to us about that one.
Yeah. Good evening. Angie Zetterquist, planning manager, development services. So these, ordinance amendment proposals, were triggered by the Powder Mountain Master Plan application and review process. What we found is that this are our zone and chapter of the code was drafted twenty plus years ago, and there was a lot of it that was out of compliance with current state code. So as just part of this overall process, we have proposed some amendments to get back into compliance and move on in case any new master planned resort recreation projects come through. So specifically the issue was with chapter seventeen fourteen point zero four zero which was regarding development agreements. It was a step that was going to come after a master plan had been approved, but that was no longer allowed per state law. If there was something on the books that you could regulate a land use, then you couldn't do it through a development agreement after that. So we have a proposed striking that entire section and replacing a section called development standards, because within the our our code right now, there are no development standards. So it's difficult to, review projects against, that. So, we are proposing a couple of items there which we'll go through in just a moment. And then there's just other minor cleanups that are proposed as well as adopting a new approval process, which is references appendix a as the previous one no longer applies due to the change in code. So again, the next two slides just show the whole seventeen fourteen forty eight development agreement section being stricken. And you can go to the next one, and then it would be replaced with this development standards. So again, we're not adopting specific development standards because we realize each resort recreation project will probably have different context, and not really be able to go with the standard development or setbacks that we normally have in all of our other zones. So, the first new addition would be a that development standards shall be specific to each approved master plan in the RR zone, and then it'll be a condition of approval with each master plan, application that the applicant or proponent must submit development standards as an ordinance amendment after that and then get that codified as part of 1714. And then within the boundary of approved master plan, parcel legality will not be applicable. So whenever somebody comes in with a project in any of our other zones currently, we have to look back to 2006. Previously was 1970 to determine if parcels were still in the same size or configuration. With master plans for resort recreation having a minimum of 2,000 acre requirements, it seemed a little bit difficult to keep that parcel legality, have it be applicable still to these large projects. But they will still have to go through the entire subdivision process per our code and all of their density will be based on what the equivalent density unit was that was approved as part of the master plan. So again I think that takes care of it and it doesn't allow for additional density because they're still limited to what was approved in the master plan. And then the final is these development standards that were adopted for the approved master plan, they still will not supersede any local state or federal requirements like the international fire code or building code. So if something slips by in there, they're still held to those higher standards. And then just a couple of the other minor things that I mentioned, we just removed all references to development agreements in the section of code. We removed requirements to submit 11 paper copies as part of the applications middle. We had some miscellaneous language updates and then if you go to the next one, just approval of this new updated approval process. I don't know if you've had any questions on it looking through it, but to the left hand side, their other section of the resort recreation code talks about development plan applications, which is kind of a quasi CUP when they come in for larger commercial type of projects. It will go through that process, and then it'll flow to well, I'm sorry. The left is the master plan. And then right next to that, the blue circle above that is the development plan application, which again proceeds through planning commission like a a conditional use permit just with a different name. And then would proceed once approved and all conditions of approval met would proceed to our typical zoning clearance application and the building permit process. Below that there's a blue another blue circle talking about subdivisions, which would be for residential type of, actually this one. Yeah. Residential type units, and that would go through the same kind of process that also goes to Planning Commission, and then it would go through our zoning clearance process again to get to building permit. But again, this is a graphical representation of that process that will be on file with development services department, not necessarily codified as part of the code, but there is a reference that it would just say to look on file at the development services office. But, that was presented to planning commission last month and was recommended approval to the county council on a six zero vote.
Yeah. Good evening. Angie Zetterquist, planning manager, development services. So these, ordinance amendment proposals, were triggered by the Powder Mountain Master Plan application and review process. What we found is that this are our zone and chapter of the code was drafted twenty plus years ago, and there was a lot of it that was out of compliance with current state code. So as just part of this overall process, we have proposed some amendments to get back into compliance and move on in case any new master planned resort recreation projects come through. So specifically the issue was with chapter seventeen fourteen point zero four zero which was regarding development agreements. It was a step that was going to come after a master plan had been approved, but that was no longer allowed per state law. If there was something on the books that you could regulate a land use, then you couldn't do it through a development agreement after that. So we have a proposed striking that entire section and replacing a section called development standards, because within the our our code right now, there are no development standards. So it's difficult to, review projects against, that. So, we are proposing a couple of items there which we'll go through in just a moment. And then there's just other minor cleanups that are proposed as well as adopting a new approval process, which is references appendix a as the previous one no longer applies due to the change in code. So again, the next two slides just show the whole seventeen fourteen forty eight development agreement section being stricken. And you can go to the next one, and then it would be replaced with this development standards. So again, we're not adopting specific development standards because we realize each resort recreation project will probably have different context, and not really be able to go with the standard development or setbacks that we normally have in all of our other zones. So, the first new addition would be a that development standards shall be specific to each approved master plan in the RR zone, and then it'll be a condition of approval with each master plan, application that the applicant or proponent must submit development standards as an ordinance amendment after that and then get that codified as part of 1714. And then within the boundary of approved master plan, parcel legality will not be applicable. So whenever somebody comes in with a project in any of our other zones currently, we have to look back to 2006. Previously was 1970 to determine if parcels were still in the same size or configuration. With master plans for resort recreation having a minimum of 2,000 acre requirements, it seemed a little bit difficult to keep that parcel legality, have it be applicable still to these large projects. But they will still have to go through the entire subdivision process per our code and all of their density will be based on what the equivalent density unit was that was approved as part of the master plan. So again I think that takes care of it and it doesn't allow for additional density because they're still limited to what was approved in the master plan. And then the final is these development standards that were adopted for the approved master plan, they still will not supersede any local state or federal requirements like the international fire code or building code. So if something slips by in there, they're still held to those higher standards. And then just a couple of the other minor things that I mentioned, we just removed all references to development agreements in the section of code. We removed requirements to submit 11 paper copies as part of the applications middle. We had some miscellaneous language updates and then if you go to the next one, just approval of this new updated approval process. I don't know if you've had any questions on it looking through it, but to the left hand side, their other section of the resort recreation code talks about development plan applications, which is kind of a quasi CUP when they come in for larger commercial type of projects. It will go through that process, and then it'll flow to well, I'm sorry. The left is the master plan. And then right next to that, the blue circle above that is the development plan application, which again proceeds through planning commission like a a conditional use permit just with a different name. And then would proceed once approved and all conditions of approval met would proceed to our typical zoning clearance application and the building permit process. Below that there's a blue another blue circle talking about subdivisions, which would be for residential type of, actually this one. Yeah. Residential type units, and that would go through the same kind of process that also goes to Planning Commission, and then it would go through our zoning clearance process again to get to building permit. But again, this is a graphical representation of that process that will be on file with development services department, not necessarily codified as part of the code, but there is a reference that it would just say to look on file at the development services office. But, that was presented to planning commission last month and was recommended approval to the county council on a six zero vote.
And any questions? Do you have any questions for Angie? Do you wanna ask him now or
And any questions? Do you have any questions for Angie? Do you wanna ask him now or
We can ask him later. Yeah. K. Thanks, Angie. Alright. This is a public hearing. Is there anyone here to speak to this, ordinance amending the resort recreation zone?
We can ask him later. Yeah. K. Thanks, Angie. Alright. This is a public hearing. Is there anyone here to speak to this, ordinance amending the resort recreation zone?
Second. It moved and seconded that we close public hearing. Those in favor, say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Aye. K. Ordinance twenty twenty six dash 23, enacting chapter 3.88 of the county code regarding levies. I don't know who is Matt are you gonna present on that one? Who's gonna present to the council? I guess I I should have asked that earlier. I'm sorry.
Second. It moved and seconded that we close public hearing. Those in favor, say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Aye. K. Ordinance twenty twenty six dash 23, enacting chapter 3.88 of the county code regarding levies. I don't know who is Matt are you gonna present on that one? Who's gonna present to the council? I guess I I should have asked that earlier. I'm sorry.
The ordinance before the, council this evening would, split off, some of the general fund and and split it into two levies. It does not increase or does not is is does not capture additional taxes. The taxes that the county collects stays the same. It allows for the, special allocation of the tax for the fire department. Right now, that tax is being levied through the general fund and it's being levied across Cache County, including Logan City. And Logan City residents, of course, received no services or no, significant services from the, the fire district, from the, fire department. So this, levy would allow us to stop, taxing Logan for a service that they don't receive and instead reallocate that tax to all areas of the county except Logan City. City.
The ordinance before the, council this evening would, split off, some of the general fund and and split it into two levies. It does not increase or does not is is does not capture additional taxes. The taxes that the county collects stays the same. It allows for the, special allocation of the tax for the fire department. Right now, that tax is being levied through the general fund and it's being levied across Cache County, including Logan City. And Logan City residents, of course, received no services or no, significant services from the, the fire district, from the, fire department. So this, levy would allow us to stop, taxing Logan for a service that they don't receive and instead reallocate that tax to all areas of the county except Logan City. City.
K. Perfect. Thank you. K. This is a public hearing. Is there anyone from the public that would like to speak to this ordinance? Please.
K. Perfect. Thank you. K. This is a public hearing. Is there anyone from the public that would like to speak to this ordinance? Please.
Hi. I'm Paul Guymon. I'm from Petersburg, Cache County, Utah. I'm very much opposed to this. It is it is indeed a tax increase to my house. It is a 3.4% tax increase to my property. I live at unincorporated Cache County, which will continue to increase as you continue to increase my property value. My taxes since I have owned my home have increased over 44%. Put that into to a number. So I do not support this proposed fire increased tax. It is indeed a tax. As proposed value rises, the tax increases the additional burden and strain on homeowners in Mendon, Petersburg, and anywhere in unincorporated Cache County. Additionally, I want to address, our agenda that we have on here is list code. It should be listing that this is a tax increase. It indeed is a tax increase. If we're subsidizing one county or one one city in the county or one area in the county saying that a fire district is going to benefit another area, I would also expect to see a decrease in my property tax for roads. I drive approximately on one mile of county road on any given day. I pay for far more than one mile of road. So I would hope that that is further addressed to help alleviate the tax burden that is being added to my household. I have brought this up multiple times to multiple members of the county council. Unfortunately, this is the only area that you allow public to know of this and hiding it under a code and not addressing what it really is is really problematic. I would hope that you address that in future tax increases that you propose.
Hi. I'm Paul Guymon. I'm from Petersburg, Cache County, Utah. I'm very much opposed to this. It is it is indeed a tax increase to my house. It is a 3.4% tax increase to my property. I live at unincorporated Cache County, which will continue to increase as you continue to increase my property value. My taxes since I have owned my home have increased over 44%. Put that into to a number. So I do not support this proposed fire increased tax. It is indeed a tax. As proposed value rises, the tax increases the additional burden and strain on homeowners in Mendon, Petersburg, and anywhere in unincorporated Cache County. Additionally, I want to address, our agenda that we have on here is list code. It should be listing that this is a tax increase. It indeed is a tax increase. If we're subsidizing one county or one one city in the county or one area in the county saying that a fire district is going to benefit another area, I would also expect to see a decrease in my property tax for roads. I drive approximately on one mile of county road on any given day. I pay for far more than one mile of road. So I would hope that that is further addressed to help alleviate the tax burden that is being added to my household. I have brought this up multiple times to multiple members of the county council. Unfortunately, this is the only area that you allow public to know of this and hiding it under a code and not addressing what it really is is really problematic. I would hope that you address that in future tax increases that you propose.
Thank you. Is there anyone else that's here to speak to this ordinance?
Thank you. Is there anyone else that's here to speak to this ordinance?
Second. It's been moved and segmented that we close public hearing. Those in favor, say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Okay. Let's let's go back up then in our agenda to six. Let's let's do our, items of special interest. The Bear River Mental Health audit presentation, Rob. Thank you for being patient.
Second. It's been moved and segmented that we close public hearing. Those in favor, say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Okay. Let's let's go back up then in our agenda to six. Let's let's do our, items of special interest. The Bear River Mental Health audit presentation, Rob. Thank you for being patient.
Thank you. Counseling. Thank you. Thank you.
Thank you. Counseling. Thank you. Thank you.
Rob Johnson, Barrett Mental Health. State code states that that each member of the local substance abuse and mental health authority shall annually certify that he has received and reviewed the independent audit and have participated in a formal interview with provider's executive officers. I'm here to fulfill that part of this, of that code, and I'd just like to, walk through some of the highlights. On page five is the independent auditors report, and I'll be reading the second paragraph. In our opinion, the accompanying financial statements present fairly in all material respects the financial position of the center as of June 2024, and the changes in its net assets and cash flows for the years then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in The United States Of America. So that's stating that this was a clean audit. On page nine is the statement of activities or the income statement. Each year when I come to present, I like to point this out. Third third line from the top there, the county funds that just under 600,000. I like to look at our funding as kind of an inverted pyramid and it's built on what the counties fund, the three counties, Cash Rich and Box Elder County. So that $599,000 matches the state dollars and allows them to flow to the area. And then those state and county dollars are used to match the Medicaid funding. So that $600,000 is really supporting that $21,000,000 in revenue to provide services to the members of these three commute these three counties. You can see there at the bottom that the net, increase this year was just over $3,000,000.
Rob Johnson, Barrett Mental Health. State code states that that each member of the local substance abuse and mental health authority shall annually certify that he has received and reviewed the independent audit and have participated in a formal interview with provider's executive officers. I'm here to fulfill that part of this, of that code, and I'd just like to, walk through some of the highlights. On page five is the independent auditors report, and I'll be reading the second paragraph. In our opinion, the accompanying financial statements present fairly in all material respects the financial position of the center as of June 2024, and the changes in its net assets and cash flows for the years then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in The United States Of America. So that's stating that this was a clean audit. On page nine is the statement of activities or the income statement. Each year when I come to present, I like to point this out. Third third line from the top there, the county funds that just under 600,000. I like to look at our funding as kind of an inverted pyramid and it's built on what the counties fund, the three counties, Cash Rich and Box Elder County. So that $599,000 matches the state dollars and allows them to flow to the area. And then those state and county dollars are used to match the Medicaid funding. So that $600,000 is really supporting that $21,000,000 in revenue to provide services to the members of these three commute these three counties. You can see there at the bottom that the net, increase this year was just over $3,000,000.
on page 10, there's a little more detail on our expenditures. We're a service organization. You can see that most of the set a little over 73% of those funds are used for personnel. And then the other big line item there is professional services. And the big chunk of that $3,000,000 is to pay for hospitalizations of Medicaid people who need to be in the inpatient units. If we turn to page 24, this is the independent auditors report on in internal control and other matters. Last, there there at the bottom, given these limitations during our our audit, we did not identify any deficiencies in internal control that we consider to be material weaknesses. However, material weaknesses may exist that have not been identified. And if we switch over to the next page, page 25, the auditors also stayed at the end of that first paragraph. The results of our test disclosed no instances of noncompliance or other matters that are required to be reported under government auditing standards. With that, I'd be happy to answer any questions if you have any.
on page 10, there's a little more detail on our expenditures. We're a service organization. You can see that most of the set a little over 73% of those funds are used for personnel. And then the other big line item there is professional services. And the big chunk of that $3,000,000 is to pay for hospitalizations of Medicaid people who need to be in the inpatient units. If we turn to page 24, this is the independent auditors report on in internal control and other matters. Last, there there at the bottom, given these limitations during our our audit, we did not identify any deficiencies in internal control that we consider to be material weaknesses. However, material weaknesses may exist that have not been identified. And if we switch over to the next page, page 25, the auditors also stayed at the end of that first paragraph. The results of our test disclosed no instances of noncompliance or other matters that are required to be reported under government auditing standards. With that, I'd be happy to answer any questions if you have any.
Thank you for bringing this. I'd like to digest a little bit too, but does anyone have any specific questions for Rob while he's here?
Thank you for bringing this. I'd like to digest a little bit too, but does anyone have any specific questions for Rob while he's here?
I got one. How many years has Carver, Florek, and James LLC
I got one. How many years has Carver, Florek, and James LLC
done this audit? I think this is their sixth. And they're going to do the next year because of some specific things, and then we'll go back out to bid. Every seven years then you're going to bed. We usually do five, but we've had some real problems with Medicaid switch their accounting software, and we have not been able to get good reports. Harvard, Florick, and James used to be the Medicaid auditors, and they've got connections there, and it's just been helpful to have them do
done this audit? I think this is their sixth. And they're going to do the next year because of some specific things, and then we'll go back out to bid. Every seven years then you're going to bed. We usually do five, but we've had some real problems with Medicaid switch their accounting software, and we have not been able to get good reports. Harvard, Florick, and James used to be the Medicaid auditors, and they've got connections there, and it's just been helpful to have them do
You have something else, Nolan? That was my exact question. So Will will there be will this does this audit reflect
You have something else, Nolan? That was my exact question. So Will will there be will this does this audit reflect
any changes or will there be any changes with you guys integrating into Bear River mental or Bear River Health Department? Yeah. So we are going to have the substance abuse join us. The health department substance abuse, it'll be Bear River Behavioral Health Services, and this does not reflect any of that nor will the next audit. K. But that happens July 1, the start of the next fiscal year.
any changes or will there be any changes with you guys integrating into Bear River mental or Bear River Health Department? Yeah. So we are going to have the substance abuse join us. The health department substance abuse, it'll be Bear River Behavioral Health Services, and this does not reflect any of that nor will the next audit. K. But that happens July 1, the start of the next fiscal year.
What sale of assets did you have last year that was $500,000?
What sale of assets did you have last year that was $500,000?
Yeah. We we had gone in with the health department and developed a place out in Tremont and up in Garden City. Mhmm. And, we were trying to get our name on the on the deed, and the health department said maybe it's time to let's not put your name on the deed. Let's just we'll buy you back out of that. So Oh, okay. They've been great partners in a lot of things, and we just sold our interest back to them.
Yeah. We we had gone in with the health department and developed a place out in Tremont and up in Garden City. Mhmm. And, we were trying to get our name on the on the deed, and the health department said maybe it's time to let's not put your name on the deed. Let's just we'll buy you back out of that. So Oh, okay. They've been great partners in a lot of things, and we just sold our interest back to them.
Anybody else have questions? I have a question. K. Rob, I I noticed that that you have cash and equivalents of $16,300,000 last year, and it's gone up to 20,000,000. Is that just simply cash that's held on your balance sheet?
Anybody else have questions? I have a question. K. Rob, I I noticed that that you have cash and equivalents of $16,300,000 last year, and it's gone up to 20,000,000. Is that just simply cash that's held on your balance sheet?
Yeah. Yes. It is. Accumulated year to year? Year to year. And it will be going down this year along with the receiving center that's being built. We're building a 20 unit apartment complex out west of the auto place out there in town, and we will be using some of that balance sheet money to fund that.
Yeah. Yes. It is. Accumulated year to year? Year to year. And it will be going down this year along with the receiving center that's being built. We're building a 20 unit apartment complex out west of the auto place out there in town, and we will be using some of that balance sheet money to fund that.
instruments? Is that what it It's almost all in with the public treasure's investment fund.
instruments? Is that what it It's almost all in with the public treasure's investment fund.
And that that's a very sizable amount of cash held. Do you have any debt?
And that that's a very sizable amount of cash held. Do you have any debt?
We do have some debt. It's very small. We built Brigham City with some money from the, nor the Walker Housing Trust Fund. It's a cat it was started out as a cash flow mortgage. The project never cash flowed. So now it's just a it's an outstanding debt that we won't need to pay back, unless we unless we change what we do with that facility. Sell it or change the use of that facility. I'm I'm complimentary
We do have some debt. It's very small. We built Brigham City with some money from the, nor the Walker Housing Trust Fund. It's a cat it was started out as a cash flow mortgage. The project never cash flowed. So now it's just a it's an outstanding debt that we won't need to pay back, unless we unless we change what we do with that facility. Sell it or change the use of that facility. I'm I'm complimentary
of your of your financial position, but it looks like like last year, your financial position improved $4,000,000.
of your of your financial position, but it looks like like last year, your financial position improved $4,000,000.
Yeah. Mhmm. And this when I come next year, it'll be another a really big number. You won't see cash growing like that, but this money for the receiving center is flowing into Bear of Mental Health. It's being spent, so we're not having the cash increase, but that project will be depreciated over a twenty five year period. So we won't have those expenditures in the net income next year. So we'll have another very big net income, but the cash won't
Yeah. Mhmm. And this when I come next year, it'll be another a really big number. You won't see cash growing like that, but this money for the receiving center is flowing into Bear of Mental Health. It's being spent, so we're not having the cash increase, but that project will be depreciated over a twenty five year period. So we won't have those expenditures in the net income next year. So we'll have another very big net income, but the cash won't
have the corresponding increase. So I would presume if the county needs funding, you'd be able to make us a loan.
have the corresponding increase. So I would presume if the county needs funding, you'd be able to make us a loan.
George. K. Anybody else have questions for for Rob?
George. K. Anybody else have questions for for Rob?
Good question. Thank you. I have a question. Please. I just noticed that there's no elected people in your board or there. Is that common? Or
Good question. Thank you. I have a question. Please. I just noticed that there's no elected people in your board or there. Is that common? Or
We had we had people from the three counties, and we went through some stuff with county attorneys and decided that it was maybe a conflict of interest to have them on our board. So that's just been in the last year or two that that has gone away.
We had we had people from the three counties, and we went through some stuff with county attorneys and decided that it was maybe a conflict of interest to have them on our board. So that's just been in the last year or two that that has gone away.
K. Thanks for bringing us that report, Rob. We appreciate you. K. Our ARPA funds report, Alma.
K. Thanks for bringing us that report, Rob. We appreciate you. K. Our ARPA funds report, Alma.
Alma Burgess, grant administrator for Cache County. This is not an all inclusive report on ARPA. It's just dealing with some specific things that I would like to discuss with you just so we can get things wrapped up. So I just wanted to give you a very high level overview, especially for some of the council that may not have been involved in this. ARPA came from March 2021. This is related to the pandemic that we all lived through, and and now we can tell our posterity that we lived through a pandemic. ARPA, the overall umbrella law, funded $1,900,000,000,000, specifically the ones that came to the states and the counties and municipalities, was called the state and local fiscal recovery funds, and that was 350,000,000,000. Cash County's portion of that came in through two deposits on almost $25,000,000. Over the time since March 2021, the council has been presented many projects. The council approved 75 of those projects. 67 of the projects have been completed, and there's eight left to be completed. Next slide. So the ARPA funds, that $25,000,000, there was a standard allowance of of 10,000,000 that could be used on government revenue replacement of government revenue, and that could be used on anything, government related. But the other, amount of money, the $15,000,000, nearly $15,000,000 needed to be eligible, and it had to fit into these categories and meet certain criteria for each of them, public health, economic impact, revenue replacement, that was the $10,000,000, and infrastructure. So by the end of, 2024, December 31 of that year, all of the funds had to be obligated in a contract, and they were. And now we're facing in the the report that I'm giving you is just the money that's left to be, spent. It's been all obligated. Now it needs to be spent. And those funds need to be spent by the end of this year, 12/31/2026. So remaining amount, just a couple of days ago, we've had even a little bit more spent. $903,000 needs to be spent. The projects that are on target, and these didn't come into question, and I'll explain this a little a little a little bit in a in a minute. Public works had, some money that in their storm sewer culverts, projects, and they, are on target to spend those out, by this summer. The senior center had some, money obligated to or awards to them, and that will be spent out this summer as well. Development services for the Deep Canyon project, the building the trailhead, and that money will be spent, the remaining money will be spent in August. And then the veterans center has was awarded some money, and they will be spending it over the next couple of months. So in November of on 11/24/2025 you can go to the next slide. So I'm gonna kind of explain this. I could give a little bit of information here. So in November 2025, it went to the Appropriations Committee and visited with them and said there were some projects that haven't spent their money. They've been awarded the money. They haven't been spending it. And after some discussion, the Appropriations Committee made a recommendation to the council that these funds needed to show some significant progress by the March 2026. That was presented to the council, this body, and, you discussed that it needs to be spent. We wanna make sure that that was done and taken care of. And so you approve the recommendation from the appropriation Appropriations Committee and ask that finance staff contact these five entities stating that they had not, you know, spin out or requested some, funds. And so in the in the left column is the entity or the project. The next one is what they were awarded. And so in December, that balance there is the third column, and then there is the date of in May of their balance that they have left to spend. So you you have this in your packet, and if you have any questions, we can answer them in a minute. I have one more slide if you can go to that, Andrew. So the Bear River Association of Governments submitted a plan to me and I'm telling you what they said that they could do is over the next couple of quarters, they will be able to spend $35,000, but there is about 18,000 that they will not be able to spend by the end of the year. The Bear River Health Department said that they they submitted a plan and they could spend out all of their balance of just a little over $65,000 by the end of November of this year. The Cash Refugee and Immigrant Connection, they have said that they will request by June the remaining almost $6,500. The public defenders, they have only spent about $2,800 since they've been awarded, and 1,300 of that was just recently. So that leaves on the table about $18,700. The problem with that is, they have some people that they could submit or, do these assessments, but the assessments take quite some time and we're not sure how much they cost. I've I've talked with the public defender, and he said it's okay to pull this back because they just don't know when they're gonna be able to spend it. So do you have any questions about the ARPA? And kinda what we're looking at is there's a remaining amount in two projects in $18,000 and $18,700 that they will not be able to spend. And brought it to this body so that you can make that decision. If we pull those funds back, they can be reallocated, and we've done that in the past. There was some remaining money from some other projects that have been approved by the council and approved in a budget amendment and have been moved from that project that couldn't spend them to the 20 sewer and stormwater projects in
Alma Burgess, grant administrator for Cache County. This is not an all inclusive report on ARPA. It's just dealing with some specific things that I would like to discuss with you just so we can get things wrapped up. So I just wanted to give you a very high level overview, especially for some of the council that may not have been involved in this. ARPA came from March 2021. This is related to the pandemic that we all lived through, and and now we can tell our posterity that we lived through a pandemic. ARPA, the overall umbrella law, funded $1,900,000,000,000, specifically the ones that came to the states and the counties and municipalities, was called the state and local fiscal recovery funds, and that was 350,000,000,000. Cash County's portion of that came in through two deposits on almost $25,000,000. Over the time since March 2021, the council has been presented many projects. The council approved 75 of those projects. 67 of the projects have been completed, and there's eight left to be completed. Next slide. So the ARPA funds, that $25,000,000, there was a standard allowance of of 10,000,000 that could be used on government revenue replacement of government revenue, and that could be used on anything, government related. But the other, amount of money, the $15,000,000, nearly $15,000,000 needed to be eligible, and it had to fit into these categories and meet certain criteria for each of them, public health, economic impact, revenue replacement, that was the $10,000,000, and infrastructure. So by the end of, 2024, December 31 of that year, all of the funds had to be obligated in a contract, and they were. And now we're facing in the the report that I'm giving you is just the money that's left to be, spent. It's been all obligated. Now it needs to be spent. And those funds need to be spent by the end of this year, 12/31/2026. So remaining amount, just a couple of days ago, we've had even a little bit more spent. $903,000 needs to be spent. The projects that are on target, and these didn't come into question, and I'll explain this a little a little a little bit in a in a minute. Public works had, some money that in their storm sewer culverts, projects, and they, are on target to spend those out, by this summer. The senior center had some, money obligated to or awards to them, and that will be spent out this summer as well. Development services for the Deep Canyon project, the building the trailhead, and that money will be spent, the remaining money will be spent in August. And then the veterans center has was awarded some money, and they will be spending it over the next couple of months. So in November of on 11/24/2025 you can go to the next slide. So I'm gonna kind of explain this. I could give a little bit of information here. So in November 2025, it went to the Appropriations Committee and visited with them and said there were some projects that haven't spent their money. They've been awarded the money. They haven't been spending it. And after some discussion, the Appropriations Committee made a recommendation to the council that these funds needed to show some significant progress by the March 2026. That was presented to the council, this body, and, you discussed that it needs to be spent. We wanna make sure that that was done and taken care of. And so you approve the recommendation from the appropriation Appropriations Committee and ask that finance staff contact these five entities stating that they had not, you know, spin out or requested some, funds. And so in the in the left column is the entity or the project. The next one is what they were awarded. And so in December, that balance there is the third column, and then there is the date of in May of their balance that they have left to spend. So you you have this in your packet, and if you have any questions, we can answer them in a minute. I have one more slide if you can go to that, Andrew. So the Bear River Association of Governments submitted a plan to me and I'm telling you what they said that they could do is over the next couple of quarters, they will be able to spend $35,000, but there is about 18,000 that they will not be able to spend by the end of the year. The Bear River Health Department said that they they submitted a plan and they could spend out all of their balance of just a little over $65,000 by the end of November of this year. The Cash Refugee and Immigrant Connection, they have said that they will request by June the remaining almost $6,500. The public defenders, they have only spent about $2,800 since they've been awarded, and 1,300 of that was just recently. So that leaves on the table about $18,700. The problem with that is, they have some people that they could submit or, do these assessments, but the assessments take quite some time and we're not sure how much they cost. I've I've talked with the public defender, and he said it's okay to pull this back because they just don't know when they're gonna be able to spend it. So do you have any questions about the ARPA? And kinda what we're looking at is there's a remaining amount in two projects in $18,000 and $18,700 that they will not be able to spend. And brought it to this body so that you can make that decision. If we pull those funds back, they can be reallocated, and we've done that in the past. There was some remaining money from some other projects that have been approved by the council and approved in a budget amendment and have been moved from that project that couldn't spend them to the 20 sewer and stormwater projects in
Elma, can can it wait until our next appropriation meeting so the Appropriations Committee can discuss things to bring to the council to do with that money? I Andrew, do you remember the exact timing? Exact timing. June. We meet in June. Right. June 1. Yes. June 1. Thank you. K. Are there proposals? Well, I think we proposals? Yeah. It could be. What's that? Do you have proposals?
Elma, can can it wait until our next appropriation meeting so the Appropriations Committee can discuss things to bring to the council to do with that money? I Andrew, do you remember the exact timing? Exact timing. June. We meet in June. Right. June 1. Yes. June 1. Thank you. K. Are there proposals? Well, I think we proposals? Yeah. It could be. What's that? Do you have proposals?
Proposals. Of course, rather than just send the funds. So these funds like, the other funds have been moved from that project that couldn't spend them. They could be moved to the public works. The public works one. Yeah. Okay. Yeah. And I've talked with Matt Phillips, the public works director, and he will be spending out the money, you know, sometime in the summer. But he he asked earlier for a pot of money from another pot, not ARPA, but it is related to ARPA, and it's LATCF funds. He requested a 150,000 of that, and that was approved in a budget. So he will use that money. He anticipates about half of that that he will use. If these funds through the Appropriations Committee and this body, the council approved that, then it would just kinda offset those funds, and he wouldn't use as much, of the $150,000 from the LATCF.
Proposals. Of course, rather than just send the funds. So these funds like, the other funds have been moved from that project that couldn't spend them. They could be moved to the public works. The public works one. Yeah. Okay. Yeah. And I've talked with Matt Phillips, the public works director, and he will be spending out the money, you know, sometime in the summer. But he he asked earlier for a pot of money from another pot, not ARPA, but it is related to ARPA, and it's LATCF funds. He requested a 150,000 of that, and that was approved in a budget. So he will use that money. He anticipates about half of that that he will use. If these funds through the Appropriations Committee and this body, the council approved that, then it would just kinda offset those funds, and he wouldn't use as much, of the $150,000 from the LATCF.
Other questions? Do you have any questions for Alma? The other entities that you have here that says we can't spend it, have you received, like, documentation that says that they've written you and says
Other questions? Do you have any questions for Alma? The other entities that you have here that says we can't spend it, have you received, like, documentation that says that they've written you and says
Yeah. Take care of it. Make sure They they will spend it. Yes. I received an email from from Bear River Health depart or the excuse me, Bragg, and they said they would not be able to re spend those 18,000. The Bear River Health said that they would be able to spend about the 65,000.
Yeah. Take care of it. Make sure They they will spend it. Yes. I received an email from from Bear River Health depart or the excuse me, Bragg, and they said they would not be able to re spend those 18,000. The Bear River Health said that they would be able to spend about the 65,000.
You got that in paper? Yep. K. Thanks. Get it back and reappropriate it. We'll look at that at the appropriations meeting on June 1. K. I'm gonna bring a recommendation to the council. Thank you. Thanks, Alma. I'll stay there because we're doing the wraps. Yeah. Yeah. You may as well stay there because the next thing on our list is the wraps, restaurant tax recommendations.
You got that in paper? Yep. K. Thanks. Get it back and reappropriate it. We'll look at that at the appropriations meeting on June 1. K. I'm gonna bring a recommendation to the council. Thank you. Thanks, Alma. I'll stay there because we're doing the wraps. Yeah. Yeah. You may as well stay there because the next thing on our list is the wraps, restaurant tax recommendations.
So I have another presentation. I wanted to give you kind of a high level overview of the wraps and restaurant tax program. It's actually two different sets of money, but it is in one application process. So the overview of the restaurant tax, it started in 1992, and different things that it can be used on is the capital projects and maintenance for publicly owned and operated facilities, tourism, recreational facilities, cultural arts, in a convention center and in an airport, and a private nonprofit can use it for the restaurant tax for tourism promotion only. The next one. So on the, the wraps, this was approved by the voters in, 2002, and it's known as the wraps, r a p z, and that stands for recreation, arts, parks, and zoo. These can be reused for capital projects and operating expenses of publicly owned or operated facilities, and they those funds are used in recreation or park facilities and for Zootah. Zutta, and for operating expenses. Private nonprofits can use them if they are a botanical or a cultural organization. They can be used for operating expenses. Next one. So the whole process, the application, there's one application for both, funding sources or pots of money, if you will. These are due by March or the first Friday in March. The Raps and Restaurant Board meets in April. These recommendations are submitted to the council, which we're doing this evening. And the council has until the second meeting in May to approve the recommendations from the Rapson Restaurant Board. In 2026 this year, there was 89 applications. They were all reviewed by the board members. And of those 89, there was 17 municipalities and 43 nonprofits. Some had multiple projects that they submitted. Next one. So the total request from the entities was 6,800,000 plus. The funds available was, you'll see there, 5.4, not quite $5,500,000. The total recommendations that you have before you total $4,691,055. And then it's divided out into the restaurant and the RAPS tax. So you have those, each of those entities and their requested amount, their funded or their the recommendation from the board. So do you have any questions for me,
So I have another presentation. I wanted to give you kind of a high level overview of the wraps and restaurant tax program. It's actually two different sets of money, but it is in one application process. So the overview of the restaurant tax, it started in 1992, and different things that it can be used on is the capital projects and maintenance for publicly owned and operated facilities, tourism, recreational facilities, cultural arts, in a convention center and in an airport, and a private nonprofit can use it for the restaurant tax for tourism promotion only. The next one. So on the, the wraps, this was approved by the voters in, 2002, and it's known as the wraps, r a p z, and that stands for recreation, arts, parks, and zoo. These can be reused for capital projects and operating expenses of publicly owned or operated facilities, and they those funds are used in recreation or park facilities and for Zootah. Zutta, and for operating expenses. Private nonprofits can use them if they are a botanical or a cultural organization. They can be used for operating expenses. Next one. So the whole process, the application, there's one application for both, funding sources or pots of money, if you will. These are due by March or the first Friday in March. The Raps and Restaurant Board meets in April. These recommendations are submitted to the council, which we're doing this evening. And the council has until the second meeting in May to approve the recommendations from the Rapson Restaurant Board. In 2026 this year, there was 89 applications. They were all reviewed by the board members. And of those 89, there was 17 municipalities and 43 nonprofits. Some had multiple projects that they submitted. Next one. So the total request from the entities was 6,800,000 plus. The funds available was, you'll see there, 5.4, not quite $5,500,000. The total recommendations that you have before you total $4,691,055. And then it's divided out into the restaurant and the RAPS tax. So you have those, each of those entities and their requested amount, their funded or their the recommendation from the board. So do you have any questions for me,
for you? Anybody have questions for Elmo? Thank you. That was a really good presentation. Thank you. It was short. Right? Yeah. It was good. But it was very concise. We understood everything. K. Thank you. We might have more questions later when we discuss it. K. K. Initial proposals for consideration of action. Ordinance twenty twenty six dash twenty, the Riverside 2 rezone. Brian, do you wanna come up in case someone has any questions for you? Okay. Alright. Does anyone have any thoughts about that, or do do you have questions for Brian?
for you? Anybody have questions for Elmo? Thank you. That was a really good presentation. Thank you. It was short. Right? Yeah. It was good. But it was very concise. We understood everything. K. Thank you. We might have more questions later when we discuss it. K. K. Initial proposals for consideration of action. Ordinance twenty twenty six dash twenty, the Riverside 2 rezone. Brian, do you wanna come up in case someone has any questions for you? Okay. Alright. Does anyone have any thoughts about that, or do do you have questions for Brian?
I have a question. K. So it was discussed in there that this is going to an ARU five, which would be possible with two additional lots. Yes. But we haven't decided based on undevelopable land or undefounded land that it may come down to only one buildable Tangentially, yeah. They'll have to get a survey done to see
I have a question. K. So it was discussed in there that this is going to an ARU five, which would be possible with two additional lots. Yes. But we haven't decided based on undevelopable land or undefounded land that it may come down to only one buildable Tangentially, yeah. They'll have to get a survey done to see
if there's steep slopes or sensitive areas on there. There may or may not be.
if there's steep slopes or sensitive areas on there. There may or may not be.
K. And they're you were aware of that?
K. And they're you were aware of that?
Just wanna clarify that. No problem. Thank you. I had a question too. The I think the nearest is similar zone was
Just wanna clarify that. No problem. Thank you. I had a question too. The I think the nearest is similar zone was
1.6. Yeah. Some sometimes that's a deal breaker, and when I've seen zones reviewed. With this one, I'm guessing it wasn't because it's so close to the city. Is that Yeah. How they made that determination? Yep. Okay.
1.6. Yeah. Some sometimes that's a deal breaker, and when I've seen zones reviewed. With this one, I'm guessing it wasn't because it's so close to the city. Is that Yeah. How they made that determination? Yep. Okay.
We've we didn't we pass something not very long ago that it had to be within a half if I have it there within a half mile, would I hit the point five? It's been discussed.
We've we didn't we pass something not very long ago that it had to be within a half if I have it there within a half mile, would I hit the point five? It's been discussed.
And if it's less than three lots, that they don't that doesn't if it's three lots or less, it did not Okay. Apply to that ordinance. But we did pass that. Yeah. Yeah. It just doesn't It's over three lots. So with that being over
And if it's less than three lots, that they don't that doesn't if it's three lots or less, it did not Okay. Apply to that ordinance. But we did pass that. Yeah. Yeah. It just doesn't It's over three lots. So with that being over
well, I guess, then it probably still should work, but I'm a little worried on that sensitive land thing that whether that can still be
well, I guess, then it probably still should work, but I'm a little worried on that sensitive land thing that whether that can still be
Yeah. In fact, if that is a problem, then it's still then they won't get that additional lot.
Yeah. In fact, if that is a problem, then it's still then they won't get that additional lot.
Yep. Basically, I just wanted to get that on the record. So if someone applies for a zone again and it's denied because they say, well, the nearest zone was only one mile away on mine, how come that one got passed? We have an answer, which is it was adjacent to a city.
Yep. Basically, I just wanted to get that on the record. So if someone applies for a zone again and it's denied because they say, well, the nearest zone was only one mile away on mine, how come that one got passed? We have an answer, which is it was adjacent to a city.
K. Somebody else have questions? Did you wanna discuss, or someone wanna make a motion?
K. Somebody else have questions? Did you wanna discuss, or someone wanna make a motion?
I'd move that we, suspend the rules and, pass ordinance twenty twenty six dash 20, by supporting the Planning and Zoning Commission on the Riverside 2 rezone. Second.
I'd move that we, suspend the rules and, pass ordinance twenty twenty six dash 20, by supporting the Planning and Zoning Commission on the Riverside 2 rezone. Second.
Got a motion and a second. Is there any further discussion? Those in favor, say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Okay. It's approved. Alright. Ordinance twenty twenty six dash twenty one. And does anyone have any questions for Andy? I Andy, I have looked at that, and I I actually feel like I need more time. I don't know how the rest of you guys feel, but I've I'm still kinda trying to go through it and and understand it. So I don't have specific questions for you yet, but in the next two weeks, I will be calling you. And that's how unless everyone else wants to pass it tonight.
Got a motion and a second. Is there any further discussion? Those in favor, say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Okay. It's approved. Alright. Ordinance twenty twenty six dash twenty one. And does anyone have any questions for Andy? I Andy, I have looked at that, and I I actually feel like I need more time. I don't know how the rest of you guys feel, but I've I'm still kinda trying to go through it and and understand it. So I don't have specific questions for you yet, but in the next two weeks, I will be calling you. And that's how unless everyone else wants to pass it tonight.
No. I had a question about maybe you could just give us an example of If they wanna add a lift.
No. I had a question about maybe you could just give us an example of If they wanna add a lift.
So that's part of their master plan. Right. So they had a few lifts shown on there. I forget the number. But, so that's all part of that package. But, the ski lifts have been determined. I don't know if you have that process.
So that's part of their master plan. Right. So they had a few lifts shown on there. I forget the number. But, so that's all part of that package. But, the ski lifts have been determined. I don't know if you have that process.
So they do not go through the development plan application or a subdivision, obviously. They would just go straight to the zoning clearance application process and then to the building permit. So you can see where that is here. Master plan ski lifts would proceed to the zoning clearance application and follow that flow. Who who does the zoning clearance application? That was one of my questions. The CCA. So, yeah, typically, you know, people wanna come in and build a single family dwelling. This is the application process they go through. There's a list of submittal items, you know, any site plan, elevations, floor plans, all of that. And that gets distributed to the different departments, public works, zoning, fire district, and then there's the different levels of in public works for roads, for, any survey or road dedication requirements. So it's kind of a staff level review. And then, actually, I, as the planning manager, would sign off on any approvals on those zoning clearance. So they wouldn't go to planning and zoning or to the council. Okay. So is it fair to say that once the planning commission approved the master plan,
So they do not go through the development plan application or a subdivision, obviously. They would just go straight to the zoning clearance application process and then to the building permit. So you can see where that is here. Master plan ski lifts would proceed to the zoning clearance application and follow that flow. Who who does the zoning clearance application? That was one of my questions. The CCA. So, yeah, typically, you know, people wanna come in and build a single family dwelling. This is the application process they go through. There's a list of submittal items, you know, any site plan, elevations, floor plans, all of that. And that gets distributed to the different departments, public works, zoning, fire district, and then there's the different levels of in public works for roads, for, any survey or road dedication requirements. So it's kind of a staff level review. And then, actually, I, as the planning manager, would sign off on any approvals on those zoning clearance. So they wouldn't go to planning and zoning or to the council. Okay. So is it fair to say that once the planning commission approved the master plan,
then every everything pretty much has a soft green light unless it
then every everything pretty much has a soft green light unless it
is in violation of a state code or can't get a building permit or something like that. Yeah. Or does comply with the development standards, which have to be adopted also as part of the process. So that's still moving forward for Powder Mountain. So this this ordinance primarily
is in violation of a state code or can't get a building permit or something like that. Yeah. Or does comply with the development standards, which have to be adopted also as part of the process. So that's still moving forward for Powder Mountain. So this this ordinance primarily
just removes the development agreement and replaces it with what's already been approved in the master plan.
just removes the development agreement and replaces it with what's already been approved in the master plan.
What's already been approved and then has those additional requirements that they have to submit development standards for their project to be adopted as part of their conditions.
What's already been approved and then has those additional requirements that they have to submit development standards for their project to be adopted as part of their conditions.
I have a question. Mhmm. Because it seemed like they dropped the county council out of the process.
I have a question. Mhmm. Because it seemed like they dropped the county council out of the process.
Yeah. That was the development agreement section, and that was because of the change in state laws.
Yeah. That was the development agreement section, and that was because of the change in state laws.
So I was gonna ask you to kind of clarify that, development agreement Mhmm. Part.
So I was gonna ask you to kind of clarify that, development agreement Mhmm. Part.
So development agreements per state code, and I think I printed out something to help us along on this. So if their development agreements may not be used to limit county's authority in the future to enact a land use regulation or take any action allowed under a different section of code, It's supposed to only be used as a legislative act when there's not something in the code already that regulates it. So since we already had the r r zone established and a process that adopted the master plan first, that development agreement portion that that came after an administrative act to the legislative act became moot. So what we couldn't do that. And what it did was it kind of tightened up different development standards and things, and that had to be approved by council. But, again, state law, I think, was two, three years ago changed, and so that wasn't allowed anymore. So we did do a couple of little development agreements with Powder Mountain for specific ski lifts and stuff while we were working through the master plan process. But now that that's done, they would not be able to do that either anymore.
So development agreements per state code, and I think I printed out something to help us along on this. So if their development agreements may not be used to limit county's authority in the future to enact a land use regulation or take any action allowed under a different section of code, It's supposed to only be used as a legislative act when there's not something in the code already that regulates it. So since we already had the r r zone established and a process that adopted the master plan first, that development agreement portion that that came after an administrative act to the legislative act became moot. So what we couldn't do that. And what it did was it kind of tightened up different development standards and things, and that had to be approved by council. But, again, state law, I think, was two, three years ago changed, and so that wasn't allowed anymore. So we did do a couple of little development agreements with Powder Mountain for specific ski lifts and stuff while we were working through the master plan process. But now that that's done, they would not be able to do that either anymore.
Yeah. I think there were three that we approved while they were
Yeah. I think there were three that we approved while they were
in the process of getting the master plan approved. As well as some art trails and stuff. Yeah. A maintenance facility.
in the process of getting the master plan approved. As well as some art trails and stuff. Yeah. A maintenance facility.
So I have a question. I've been sitting through this whole development. Maybe Kurt can answer this. One hesitation I have is where do interlocal agreements come in here? Because Powder Mountain came and proposed all of these things, and yet we didn't have an interlocal agreement so that we would know where we're sitting on the cost of what tax revenue we're getting and everything else? From my standpoint, I'd like to understand or we have a point that talks about interlocal agreements before we get too far down the road, And we basically
So I have a question. I've been sitting through this whole development. Maybe Kurt can answer this. One hesitation I have is where do interlocal agreements come in here? Because Powder Mountain came and proposed all of these things, and yet we didn't have an interlocal agreement so that we would know where we're sitting on the cost of what tax revenue we're getting and everything else? From my standpoint, I'd like to understand or we have a point that talks about interlocal agreements before we get too far down the road, And we basically
encourage them to proceed yet we have have an understanding of interlocal agreements. And I think that's a That's what Kurt was working on. And can I piggyback on what you said and just clarify that we are talking about EMS? You're talking about water. Fire. Fire. Because Weber County is gonna cover it. We're gonna reimburse them for what's the difference at the end of the day of what we collect in tax revenue versus what we pay Weber.
encourage them to proceed yet we have have an understanding of interlocal agreements. And I think that's a That's what Kurt was working on. And can I piggyback on what you said and just clarify that we are talking about EMS? You're talking about water. Fire. Fire. Because Weber County is gonna cover it. We're gonna reimburse them for what's the difference at the end of the day of what we collect in tax revenue versus what we pay Weber.
And I'd like to know that upfront before. Same.
And I'd like to know that upfront before. Same.
It's good to know the terms of the deal before. Yeah. Alright. And and, Angie, I have a question. The so on this chart so if there's a a hotel, commercial, multifamily, or mixed use, it does go to the planning and zoning. Mhmm. And a subdivision plat still goes to planning and zoning, but single family homes do not? Well, that would be part of the subdivision review. So that's our typical process right now. We'll do a subdivision, but each individual single family home in that subdivision doesn't have to go back to planning commission. So that staff levels them in clearance application. Those still come through planning commission. It's just the ski lifts, basically, that aren't already included in the master plan. Right. Mhmm. K.
It's good to know the terms of the deal before. Yeah. Alright. And and, Angie, I have a question. The so on this chart so if there's a a hotel, commercial, multifamily, or mixed use, it does go to the planning and zoning. Mhmm. And a subdivision plat still goes to planning and zoning, but single family homes do not? Well, that would be part of the subdivision review. So that's our typical process right now. We'll do a subdivision, but each individual single family home in that subdivision doesn't have to go back to planning commission. So that staff levels them in clearance application. Those still come through planning commission. It's just the ski lifts, basically, that aren't already included in the master plan. Right. Mhmm. K.
You made a a comment that said this doesn't fit very good with what we had. It doesn't fit very good with such a large project. Clarify that.
You made a a comment that said this doesn't fit very good with what we had. It doesn't fit very good with such a large project. Clarify that.
So again, to submit a master plan application for the resort recreation, it's a minimum of 2,000 acres. So when we're looking at other things that we have, like a 30 foot front yard setback or side yard setbacks, you know, those are for, lots in the a 10, r u two, r u five zone. And so given that this is such a large project or they are going to be larger projects and the context is going to be different, topography is going to be different, It just makes sense that we don't have, you know, 30 foot setbacks for everything when it might be not possible in the context of that. So that's why we're looking at adding that section for development standards where they need to submit those standards for their project
So again, to submit a master plan application for the resort recreation, it's a minimum of 2,000 acres. So when we're looking at other things that we have, like a 30 foot front yard setback or side yard setbacks, you know, those are for, lots in the a 10, r u two, r u five zone. And so given that this is such a large project or they are going to be larger projects and the context is going to be different, topography is going to be different, It just makes sense that we don't have, you know, 30 foot setbacks for everything when it might be not possible in the context of that. So that's why we're looking at adding that section for development standards where they need to submit those standards for their project
and have it reflect that unique context and character. What what would you use those development standards that they provide? What you can then compare them with to make this to make decisions?
and have it reflect that unique context and character. What what would you use those development standards that they provide? What you can then compare them with to make this to make decisions?
So, yeah, they actually have large documents that their architectural review boards and stuff review. So we're piggybacking on piggybacking on that. And they're they actually have much more robust standards than we do in our code for out all of our other zones. So they're gonna be held to a higher standard anyway. But, again, to me, it's that difference and comparing in between, like, a house single family home on a A 10 parcel versus, you know, condo multifamily units on this r r zone that we don't even have standards for in the A 10 because we don't allow in in in the other zone. Just their apples and oranges. So it just makes sense to have them craft their own and and have that reviewed and approved. Right? And those would be reviewed and approved by planning commission and council. So Okay. And most most of that is addressed in their master plan? It is not addressed in their master plan. That's why they have to submit those separately before they can get Sorry. So the process and the expectation is? Yeah. It would be a condition of approval of the master plan and was on Powder Mountains. Yeah. And along those same lines, there's
So, yeah, they actually have large documents that their architectural review boards and stuff review. So we're piggybacking on piggybacking on that. And they're they actually have much more robust standards than we do in our code for out all of our other zones. So they're gonna be held to a higher standard anyway. But, again, to me, it's that difference and comparing in between, like, a house single family home on a A 10 parcel versus, you know, condo multifamily units on this r r zone that we don't even have standards for in the A 10 because we don't allow in in in the other zone. Just their apples and oranges. So it just makes sense to have them craft their own and and have that reviewed and approved. Right? And those would be reviewed and approved by planning commission and council. So Okay. And most most of that is addressed in their master plan? It is not addressed in their master plan. That's why they have to submit those separately before they can get Sorry. So the process and the expectation is? Yeah. It would be a condition of approval of the master plan and was on Powder Mountains. Yeah. And along those same lines, there's
looking at state code, it seems like it the intent of resort recreation includes public access components. Who who determines how much of a resort recreation should be accessible to the public, and how is that determination made? Because it it didn't seem very clear to me on certain percentage should be or just the language seems like the intent should be for the benefit of public good, or I can't remember how it worded it, but Yeah. I don't think there's state law on
looking at state code, it seems like it the intent of resort recreation includes public access components. Who who determines how much of a resort recreation should be accessible to the public, and how is that determination made? Because it it didn't seem very clear to me on certain percentage should be or just the language seems like the intent should be for the benefit of public good, or I can't remember how it worded it, but Yeah. I don't think there's state law on
I believe the public comments that you may be referring to kind of focus on our definition for resort recreation in the county code. And,
I believe the public comments that you may be referring to kind of focus on our definition for resort recreation in the county code. And,
yeah, there is nothing that defines that. Okay. And I guess my next question is if if as a council we wanted to define that more explicitly, would they already be grandfathered in with the prior definition anyway? So it wouldn't yeah. So it'd be for any future resort or recreation projects, but not this one. Thanks.
yeah, there is nothing that defines that. Okay. And I guess my next question is if if as a council we wanted to define that more explicitly, would they already be grandfathered in with the prior definition anyway? So it wouldn't yeah. So it'd be for any future resort or recreation projects, but not this one. Thanks.
Okay. What are the questions for Andy? Does anyone wanna make a motion on that, or do we wanna continue that?
Okay. What are the questions for Andy? Does anyone wanna make a motion on that, or do we wanna continue that?
Yeah. Yeah. Okay. Do that, and we'll get back to you with some questions. Okay. Ordinance twenty twenty six dash 23, the the county code regarding levies enacting chapter three point eight eight point zero three o. Anybody want to speak to that? Have questions for Matt? Yeah.
Yeah. Yeah. Okay. Do that, and we'll get back to you with some questions. Okay. Ordinance twenty twenty six dash 23, the the county code regarding levies enacting chapter three point eight eight point zero three o. Anybody want to speak to that? Have questions for Matt? Yeah.
I'd like to address the public comment made by mister Guymon. K. And I know George loves talking about taxes too, so he may wanna chime into this. But and I I wish he was here, because I'd love to engage with him after the meeting as well. But I know he talked about his taxes have gone up 40%. I can't remember in '30 the time 30%, he said. What the time period was, ten years or something? That's not true. How do you work for me? Well, I I wanna address that because I I've heard that comment a lot, so that's why I'm just Yeah. Bringing this up in the public, which is anytime I've sat down with someone and looked at their specific parcel, the their home value usually looks like this on the chart, and their tax kinda looks like this. Mhmm. So the the the gap is actually wider. So proportionally I mean, I guess to use an analogy, you could say, ten years ago, I was able to go to my favorite sandwich shop and buy a foot long for $5, and I was taxed 50¢ on this. And now that same sandwich is $10, and I'm being taxed 75¢. So my taxes have gone up 50%, but proportionally, they haven't. If if they went if they were proportional, you'd be paying a dollar tax on that $10 sandwich. So I think that's just sometimes a misunderstanding of the proportion. So, obviously, things get more expensive. Our plows use more fuel that's gone up in cost. Wages have to be paid higher. So it it would be unreasonable to expect that some amount you pay, you'd be getting the same level of service for not having your your dollars go up. But actually, because the county grows, proportionally, you're paying less. So you're getting a better deal. So, you know, I just wanna address that. And then the the second point he made was, you know, I only drive on this one road, why am I paying, you know, for everyone else's? Emergency services still use other roads, packages that are delivered to you still use those roads. You know, the the county operates just not on what everyone uses. It it'd be really hard to make that determination.
I'd like to address the public comment made by mister Guymon. K. And I know George loves talking about taxes too, so he may wanna chime into this. But and I I wish he was here, because I'd love to engage with him after the meeting as well. But I know he talked about his taxes have gone up 40%. I can't remember in '30 the time 30%, he said. What the time period was, ten years or something? That's not true. How do you work for me? Well, I I wanna address that because I I've heard that comment a lot, so that's why I'm just Yeah. Bringing this up in the public, which is anytime I've sat down with someone and looked at their specific parcel, the their home value usually looks like this on the chart, and their tax kinda looks like this. Mhmm. So the the the gap is actually wider. So proportionally I mean, I guess to use an analogy, you could say, ten years ago, I was able to go to my favorite sandwich shop and buy a foot long for $5, and I was taxed 50¢ on this. And now that same sandwich is $10, and I'm being taxed 75¢. So my taxes have gone up 50%, but proportionally, they haven't. If if they went if they were proportional, you'd be paying a dollar tax on that $10 sandwich. So I think that's just sometimes a misunderstanding of the proportion. So, obviously, things get more expensive. Our plows use more fuel that's gone up in cost. Wages have to be paid higher. So it it would be unreasonable to expect that some amount you pay, you'd be getting the same level of service for not having your your dollars go up. But actually, because the county grows, proportionally, you're paying less. So you're getting a better deal. So, you know, I just wanna address that. And then the the second point he made was, you know, I only drive on this one road, why am I paying, you know, for everyone else's? Emergency services still use other roads, packages that are delivered to you still use those roads. You know, the the county operates just not on what everyone uses. It it'd be really hard to make that determination.
Also, by that cost of a road Right. The amount. He's never gonna pay for that road himself. Right. Yeah. By that same standard,
Also, by that cost of a road Right. The amount. He's never gonna pay for that road himself. Right. Yeah. By that same standard,
I live in Logan, you live in Logan, Sandy lives in Logan. We have our own fire department. We don't require the services of the county for that fire department. So it's interesting that the statement would be made, I'm not using this, these other roads. I don't wanna pay for it. Ergo, Logan residents that aren't using the services of the County Fire Department should subsidize the cost of my services. As a council member that represents Logan, if I'm trying to do what's in the interest of my constituents, they're adequately serviced by their fire department. So I would look to look out for their interest and make sure they have representation in in their taxation. So
I live in Logan, you live in Logan, Sandy lives in Logan. We have our own fire department. We don't require the services of the county for that fire department. So it's interesting that the statement would be made, I'm not using this, these other roads. I don't wanna pay for it. Ergo, Logan residents that aren't using the services of the County Fire Department should subsidize the cost of my services. As a council member that represents Logan, if I'm trying to do what's in the interest of my constituents, they're adequately serviced by their fire department. So I would look to look out for their interest and make sure they have representation in in their taxation. So
that's my perspective. That's my response to his comments. And I I I wish mister Guymon was still here because he had been publicly posting on social media what he believed his taxes were. Kurt actually pulled his taxes for the last five years and it would be if if you're listening, mister Guyman, we'd be happy to show you it's not what you think. And, I think a lot of people feel like there we just found this last year with our whole taxation process that there is some misunderstandings where, because your house like you said, Keegan, just because the value of your house has gone up significantly, there has not been a commensurate rise in your taxes at the same level. And and that's hard that's hard for people because they that's what they think. But any anybody anybody who's listening or anybody who would like to look up their personal property tax, for the last five years, Kurt has a a web or a little spreadsheet that he can pop your address in, and anyone that has questions about that, he'd he would be able to give you those answers. What was Kurt's phone number?
that's my perspective. That's my response to his comments. And I I I wish mister Guymon was still here because he had been publicly posting on social media what he believed his taxes were. Kurt actually pulled his taxes for the last five years and it would be if if you're listening, mister Guyman, we'd be happy to show you it's not what you think. And, I think a lot of people feel like there we just found this last year with our whole taxation process that there is some misunderstandings where, because your house like you said, Keegan, just because the value of your house has gone up significantly, there has not been a commensurate rise in your taxes at the same level. And and that's hard that's hard for people because they that's what they think. But any anybody anybody who's listening or anybody who would like to look up their personal property tax, for the last five years, Kurt has a a web or a little spreadsheet that he can pop your address in, and anyone that has questions about that, he'd he would be able to give you those answers. What was Kurt's phone number?
George, do you wanna add anything to that, or did I cover it? No. I
George, do you wanna add anything to that, or did I cover it? No. I
I think the the misunderstandings about property tax are encouraged by some of the things we do with respect to them. The truth in taxation, it is almost ridiculous the way that's set up. I get a kick out of the state legislature telling us that when we tax this I mean, when the county grows and we have more taxable property, that that results in a truth in taxation here. They don't talk about increasing taxes when they generate more revenue from income taxes because not because they raised the tax percentage, but because they raised more money. But if if our levy raises more money, then we've raised taxes. And it's the the misunderstandings are significant. And I think we just have to push back against them. I think we unduly limit the county and its capabilities if we don't treat it in a rational way. I acknowledge what you said about county residents don't use tax or elect or fire services outside of Logan. But to some extent, you do. You live in this valley. You don't want to see the mountains burn. You don't want to see another so so there there's one thing that we need to do a better job of allocating, but I think we also need to do a better job of equalizing. And and that's what we're trying to do, and and, gosh, it has been difficult to get people to see that the allocation had to be reasonable, but so does the equalization have to be reasonable. And it's it's it creates some problems to get to where we need to be. But once we're there, then we properly allocate it and we properly equalize,
I think the the misunderstandings about property tax are encouraged by some of the things we do with respect to them. The truth in taxation, it is almost ridiculous the way that's set up. I get a kick out of the state legislature telling us that when we tax this I mean, when the county grows and we have more taxable property, that that results in a truth in taxation here. They don't talk about increasing taxes when they generate more revenue from income taxes because not because they raised the tax percentage, but because they raised more money. But if if our levy raises more money, then we've raised taxes. And it's the the misunderstandings are significant. And I think we just have to push back against them. I think we unduly limit the county and its capabilities if we don't treat it in a rational way. I acknowledge what you said about county residents don't use tax or elect or fire services outside of Logan. But to some extent, you do. You live in this valley. You don't want to see the mountains burn. You don't want to see another so so there there's one thing that we need to do a better job of allocating, but I think we also need to do a better job of equalizing. And and that's what we're trying to do, and and, gosh, it has been difficult to get people to see that the allocation had to be reasonable, but so does the equalization have to be reasonable. And it's it's it creates some problems to get to where we need to be. But once we're there, then we properly allocate it and we properly equalize,
I think things will be much better. If I could amend my statement, maybe not that Logan residents don't use it, but they're paying disproportionately for the amount that they would potentially
I think things will be much better. If I could amend my statement, maybe not that Logan residents don't use it, but they're paying disproportionately for the amount that they would potentially
use. Probably be more accurate. That that is more accurate.
use. Probably be more accurate. That that is more accurate.
K. Is there any further discussion? Someone wanna make a motion on that ordinance?
K. Is there any further discussion? Someone wanna make a motion on that ordinance?
bill. I will go ahead and suspend the rules. And on ordinance twenty twenty six dash 23, recommend we pass it in acting chapter 3.88 o three o of the county code regarding levies.
bill. I will go ahead and suspend the rules. And on ordinance twenty twenty six dash 23, recommend we pass it in acting chapter 3.88 o three o of the county code regarding levies.
Okay. It's been moved and seconded that we suspend the rules and pass ordinance twenty twenty six dash 23. Those in favor, say aye. Aye. Any opposed? K. Twenty twenty six dash 25, enacting appointment and advice and consent procedures. Andrew.
Okay. It's been moved and seconded that we suspend the rules and pass ordinance twenty twenty six dash 23. Those in favor, say aye. Aye. Any opposed? K. Twenty twenty six dash 25, enacting appointment and advice and consent procedures. Andrew.
Evening, council. The ordinance before you is ordinance twenty twenty six dash 25. It enacts advice and consent, procedures. So here's an overview of the ordinance. Mainly, it's just standardizing advice and consent and associated administrative procedures. I'll say this. I think one of the most important jobs that the county council does, especially given your part time nature, is to vet and give advice and consent to proposed appointments who will eventually, either directly with the county or another association or entity, essentially work on behalf of the public. And right now, the current lack of advice and consent procedures, I think, is is limiting in that very important responsibility. So So this would be helping to address that. So the goal of the ordinance is to formalize a process between the executive and legislative branches through clear, consistent procedures for appointments and record management. So the reason for the ordinance is mainly it stops a an appointment for being presented in a meeting. And this isn't something that, I don't think that's anything that's just been done on purpose to mislead the council or catch anyone off guard. I think that's just been practiced, and I think it's just been carried down. And, frankly, I think it it doesn't give the county council enough time to vet those names. So there'd be that portion of it, plus it just makes sure that there's a paper trail so there's better tracking, and it helps fulfill the requirements of the count Cash County optional plan. So the specific there are two specific requirements. So the first one would talk about orders of appointment from the county executive, and then the second category would just be all the other appointments. So the ones that the county executive make right now are through orders of appointment. This would just be codifying that it would those orders of appointment would contain the appointee names, specific board titles, term lengths, expiration dates. We're required that the names are put before the county council seven days beforehand just like any other item. That way, you can all at least look and review or reach out with any questions. Explicitly authorizes the members of the county council to request resumes or CVs to verify the appointees meet legal board requirements. And it requires that the appoint orders of appointment are available to the media and post publicly. So then there are the nonexecutive appointments, which apply the same standard as they would for the executive appointments, with the only exception being the county executive is the only one who can issue orders of appointments. Otherwise, it would just be via resolution or, any other, mech legal mechanism that would contain those names. But, yes, same time limit requirement, same requesting information, same for the county executive versus anyone else. Does anyone have any questions on that? It's a CV. A CV? It's a curriculum vitae. It's kind of like a a giant list of, like, all the projects you've worked on.
Evening, council. The ordinance before you is ordinance twenty twenty six dash 25. It enacts advice and consent, procedures. So here's an overview of the ordinance. Mainly, it's just standardizing advice and consent and associated administrative procedures. I'll say this. I think one of the most important jobs that the county council does, especially given your part time nature, is to vet and give advice and consent to proposed appointments who will eventually, either directly with the county or another association or entity, essentially work on behalf of the public. And right now, the current lack of advice and consent procedures, I think, is is limiting in that very important responsibility. So So this would be helping to address that. So the goal of the ordinance is to formalize a process between the executive and legislative branches through clear, consistent procedures for appointments and record management. So the reason for the ordinance is mainly it stops a an appointment for being presented in a meeting. And this isn't something that, I don't think that's anything that's just been done on purpose to mislead the council or catch anyone off guard. I think that's just been practiced, and I think it's just been carried down. And, frankly, I think it it doesn't give the county council enough time to vet those names. So there'd be that portion of it, plus it just makes sure that there's a paper trail so there's better tracking, and it helps fulfill the requirements of the count Cash County optional plan. So the specific there are two specific requirements. So the first one would talk about orders of appointment from the county executive, and then the second category would just be all the other appointments. So the ones that the county executive make right now are through orders of appointment. This would just be codifying that it would those orders of appointment would contain the appointee names, specific board titles, term lengths, expiration dates. We're required that the names are put before the county council seven days beforehand just like any other item. That way, you can all at least look and review or reach out with any questions. Explicitly authorizes the members of the county council to request resumes or CVs to verify the appointees meet legal board requirements. And it requires that the appoint orders of appointment are available to the media and post publicly. So then there are the nonexecutive appointments, which apply the same standard as they would for the executive appointments, with the only exception being the county executive is the only one who can issue orders of appointments. Otherwise, it would just be via resolution or, any other, mech legal mechanism that would contain those names. But, yes, same time limit requirement, same requesting information, same for the county executive versus anyone else. Does anyone have any questions on that? It's a CV. A CV? It's a curriculum vitae. It's kind of like a a giant list of, like, all the projects you've worked on.
K. Andrew, at one point, we talked about a background check requirement for those who are going on boards. Did that make it in here? This is not in this go to where it belongs? Or So I did speak to Amy about this this morning. That would be a separate proposal that's coming to O and P.
K. Andrew, at one point, we talked about a background check requirement for those who are going on boards. Did that make it in here? This is not in this go to where it belongs? Or So I did speak to Amy about this this morning. That would be a separate proposal that's coming to O and P.
I wanna sit down with Amy first and brainstorm some ideas, and then the committee also said to talk to the executive. And so I wanted to also speak with him once we me and Amy have something put together. But that would actually be more appropriate for the county administrative code since it's not really a thing for county code, but it's also not for the, employee handbook, essentially. So I don't know if that answers your question. Yeah. I just as long as the discussion is ongoing, I think it's something that should be explored. I agree.
I wanna sit down with Amy first and brainstorm some ideas, and then the committee also said to talk to the executive. And so I wanted to also speak with him once we me and Amy have something put together. But that would actually be more appropriate for the county administrative code since it's not really a thing for county code, but it's also not for the, employee handbook, essentially. So I don't know if that answers your question. Yeah. I just as long as the discussion is ongoing, I think it's something that should be explored. I agree.
K. Anybody else want to ask question or make a motion?
K. Anybody else want to ask question or make a motion?
Based on this, we have the other side of this the proper tracking of the terms and everybody who's on a committee or whatever is how their terms are going and when that comes back up so that we're keeping track of that? I believe the county clerk is implementing a system.
Based on this, we have the other side of this the proper tracking of the terms and everybody who's on a committee or whatever is how their terms are going and when that comes back up so that we're keeping track of that? I believe the county clerk is implementing a system.
A lot of it is still how do I say it? There's a lot of information to track, and it's still being gathered from a lot of sources, but it is being put together. And this would help with that, especially if there's a requirement to say this person's date expires appointment expires to this date, which is already in the orders of appointment. But usually, they're not always sent to the clerk's office or put in specifically with that tracking. So this would help with that.
A lot of it is still how do I say it? There's a lot of information to track, and it's still being gathered from a lot of sources, but it is being put together. And this would help with that, especially if there's a requirement to say this person's date expires appointment expires to this date, which is already in the orders of appointment. But usually, they're not always sent to the clerk's office or put in specifically with that tracking. So this would help with that.
Any way of increasing some of the the length and duration of some of those appointments, like the those we certain districts, like Millville, Nibley Cemetery. Can we, like, make those twenty years or something?
Any way of increasing some of the the length and duration of some of those appointments, like the those we certain districts, like Millville, Nibley Cemetery. Can we, like, make those twenty years or something?
I wish, Dave. I wish. That's till you're in the cemetery?
I wish, Dave. I wish. That's till you're in the cemetery?
Till till you're You're there until you're there. Exactly.
Till till you're You're there until you're there. Exactly.
It doesn't seem like those are unnecessarily short terms.
It doesn't seem like those are unnecessarily short terms.
Does it how how does the county executive feel about the new restrictions
Does it how how does the county executive feel about the new restrictions
or requirements? It's fine. I think we we need to have a little more time to make sure these people are vetted. I think we've also talked about going through a couple of standard processes with respect to appointments of people so that we check their criminal record and so forth. And we just need to be a little more thorough and thoughtful about appointments. Just point it out. Appointments are gonna be more important as we delegate power to airport authority boards and fire boards, and we just need to make sure we're getting the right people in the right position and getting feedback over their performance. So I am entirely supportive of this, and I intend to do as good a job as I can to vet the individual that we appoint. I know I came in, and I was immediately confronted with these appointments. And I I'm not saying I regret some of the appointments, but I would be more thoughtful about it now after having worked in in the position I'm in for four or five months.
or requirements? It's fine. I think we we need to have a little more time to make sure these people are vetted. I think we've also talked about going through a couple of standard processes with respect to appointments of people so that we check their criminal record and so forth. And we just need to be a little more thorough and thoughtful about appointments. Just point it out. Appointments are gonna be more important as we delegate power to airport authority boards and fire boards, and we just need to make sure we're getting the right people in the right position and getting feedback over their performance. So I am entirely supportive of this, and I intend to do as good a job as I can to vet the individual that we appoint. I know I came in, and I was immediately confronted with these appointments. And I I'm not saying I regret some of the appointments, but I would be more thoughtful about it now after having worked in in the position I'm in for four or five months.
Andrew, I I where it says that the county council members could request a resume.
Andrew, I I where it says that the county council members could request a resume.
Or just other it's basically just to make sure that you have information on a person to maybe reach out to them. I I just wonder if we could
Or just other it's basically just to make sure that you have information on a person to maybe reach out to them. I I just wonder if we could
make it less formal than that because there's a big difference in just a name and then a full resume, which some people might not even have at their disposal. I know. I understand. It just says that you may ask for it. Yeah. I just say that you have to. Yeah. It'd be nice to say, I'm appointing this person. They've lived in Minden for thirty five years. They they're qualified for this because of these things. Just something simple that's not really a resume, but but gives us some information. For, like, some sort of qualification Yeah. History, personal history. Yeah. And I think I would like that almost every It's almost like I don't wanna have to ask for it. I think we should have it for for every
make it less formal than that because there's a big difference in just a name and then a full resume, which some people might not even have at their disposal. I know. I understand. It just says that you may ask for it. Yeah. I just say that you have to. Yeah. It'd be nice to say, I'm appointing this person. They've lived in Minden for thirty five years. They they're qualified for this because of these things. Just something simple that's not really a resume, but but gives us some information. For, like, some sort of qualification Yeah. History, personal history. Yeah. And I think I would like that almost every It's almost like I don't wanna have to ask for it. I think we should have it for for every
nominee. Right? Do we wanna formalize that in an ordinance, or could we just ask the executive
nominee. Right? Do we wanna formalize that in an ordinance, or could we just ask the executive
I think the the mayor's good. Do is recognize
I think the the mayor's good. Do is recognize
there's differentials in what we're appointing people to. Yes. I don't I doubt we need a resume to be on cemetery district board. No. But even to say of a a fire board. Yeah. If we're choosing mayors, that that may not be the best example. The better example is really the airport. And and I think we ought to be very careful about getting a resume, maybe even checking sources and references, and financial check, criminal check. Just do a really careful job on those kinds of appointments.
there's differentials in what we're appointing people to. Yes. I don't I doubt we need a resume to be on cemetery district board. No. But even to say of a a fire board. Yeah. If we're choosing mayors, that that may not be the best example. The better example is really the airport. And and I think we ought to be very careful about getting a resume, maybe even checking sources and references, and financial check, criminal check. Just do a really careful job on those kinds of appointments.
But but even on this, like, a cemetery board appointment, if we get to vote on it and all I have is a name, sometimes they come and talk to us, but it would just be nice to have a brief, you know, something that it would be way less than what I would like from the airport board. But I I think something. I will try and
But but even on this, like, a cemetery board appointment, if we get to vote on it and all I have is a name, sometimes they come and talk to us, but it would just be nice to have a brief, you know, something that it would be way less than what I would like from the airport board. But I I think something. I will try and
match what we want with with that. You I I just will try and match it, and then you give me directions if I'm not matching it. But Perfect. I think I think it's almost impossible to to say exactly what we want for what position. But,
match what we want with with that. You I I just will try and match it, and then you give me directions if I'm not matching it. But Perfect. I think I think it's almost impossible to to say exactly what we want for what position. But,
I think the time issue is probably the best because it also allows, for example, communication, with even with each other in between and and Yes. We're setting up. I know so and so. I know and so and so. Look into look into them, you know, that they they could really be helpful. They could be helpful on planning and zoning or something like that, you know. I think that communication by having that time of
I think the time issue is probably the best because it also allows, for example, communication, with even with each other in between and and Yes. We're setting up. I know so and so. I know and so and so. Look into look into them, you know, that they they could really be helpful. They could be helpful on planning and zoning or something like that, you know. I think that communication by having that time of
people that they are. Yes. Could I mean, if we amended this to say, in in addition to CV and resume, you know, stated reasons for the recommendation, would that be sufficient? Or do you always want that no matter what even if it's not requested?
people that they are. Yes. Could I mean, if we amended this to say, in in addition to CV and resume, you know, stated reasons for the recommendation, would that be sufficient? Or do you always want that no matter what even if it's not requested?
I I think it's I like I think it's very specific to which Yeah. Committee or which it well, you know, what they're being considered for. Yeah. I'm okay with this the way it is. If if George will do a good job of or, you know, trying to give us a little more information, and then if we get him seven days in advance, that gives us the opportunity to ask, like, hey. I'd like to know a little bit more about this person. Because sometimes it won't matter, and and it's not as important. So I like I I think the way it's written is probably okay. We'll just as we go along, if we're not getting what we need, we can change that, but I think we're probably good. Yeah. I think this is a good step forward. So if I could make a motion then to
I I think it's I like I think it's very specific to which Yeah. Committee or which it well, you know, what they're being considered for. Yeah. I'm okay with this the way it is. If if George will do a good job of or, you know, trying to give us a little more information, and then if we get him seven days in advance, that gives us the opportunity to ask, like, hey. I'd like to know a little bit more about this person. Because sometimes it won't matter, and and it's not as important. So I like I I think the way it's written is probably okay. We'll just as we go along, if we're not getting what we need, we can change that, but I think we're probably good. Yeah. I think this is a good step forward. So if I could make a motion then to
suspend the rules and pass ordinance 26 dash 25 enacting appointment and advice and consent procedures.
suspend the rules and pass ordinance 26 dash 25 enacting appointment and advice and consent procedures.
Second. It moved and seconded that we approve ordinance twenty twenty six dash 25. Those in favor, say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Okay. E. Andrew, that's also you. How did this one come about? That he did. That's my question. Yes. We do. We'll get this as a also named as the feed the duck. Might get to give us presentation for after for the first time. I wanna see ducks listed in here specifically.
Second. It moved and seconded that we approve ordinance twenty twenty six dash 25. Those in favor, say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Okay. E. Andrew, that's also you. How did this one come about? That he did. That's my question. Yes. We do. We'll get this as a also named as the feed the duck. Might get to give us presentation for after for the first time. I wanna see ducks listed in here specifically.
This is actually pretty it's a good one, though. I'm rooting for you.
This is actually pretty it's a good one, though. I'm rooting for you.
Good evening again, council. This is going to be the more fun item that I present on. This is ordinance twenty twenty six dash 26. This comes from originally the county sheriff. And since Sandy is assigned as his as his liaison, Sandy authorized me to begin work on this. So ordinance twenty twenty six, it proposes an enactment to county code that would prohibit, and this is just the original as it stands now, it would prohibit the intentional feeding of wild animals in the unincorporated areas of of Cache County. Why is this necessary? Well, in general, to protect the health, safety, and welfare of citizens and the vitality of wild animals in unincorporated Cache County. Specifically, the reason why, the sheriff requested this is due to a an excessive amount of wild turkeys out in Mendon. Apparently, People like to feed them, cause property damage. Funny enough, some of you know that I got a root canal yesterday. And while I was on the last gas, I I asked my dentist who lives out in Mendon. I said, doctor, do you have any wild turkeys out there? Do you see them a lot? And he said, oh, yes. And people love to feed them, and it's just not nice for the rest of us. And I thought, what a coincidence of presenting on this tomorrow. So it is a real problem. Right now, we just don't have anything on the books to enforce.
Good evening again, council. This is going to be the more fun item that I present on. This is ordinance twenty twenty six dash 26. This comes from originally the county sheriff. And since Sandy is assigned as his as his liaison, Sandy authorized me to begin work on this. So ordinance twenty twenty six, it proposes an enactment to county code that would prohibit, and this is just the original as it stands now, it would prohibit the intentional feeding of wild animals in the unincorporated areas of of Cache County. Why is this necessary? Well, in general, to protect the health, safety, and welfare of citizens and the vitality of wild animals in unincorporated Cache County. Specifically, the reason why, the sheriff requested this is due to a an excessive amount of wild turkeys out in Mendon. Apparently, People like to feed them, cause property damage. Funny enough, some of you know that I got a root canal yesterday. And while I was on the last gas, I I asked my dentist who lives out in Mendon. I said, doctor, do you have any wild turkeys out there? Do you see them a lot? And he said, oh, yes. And people love to feed them, and it's just not nice for the rest of us. And I thought, what a coincidence of presenting on this tomorrow. So it is a real problem. Right now, we just don't have anything on the books to enforce.
So Didn't the sheriff say there was a reflection in the truck and caused damage to property? Yep. So I think that was part of the concern Yep. That too.
So Didn't the sheriff say there was a reflection in the truck and caused damage to property? Yep. So I think that was part of the concern Yep. That too.
But, yes, in general, mitigating chronic waste disease, chronic wasting disease, reducing vehicle animal collisions, preventing the attraction of predators into neighborhoods, addressing damage caused by nuisance wildlife, such as wild turkeys, and preventing wildlife habituation, which means just losing their natural fear of humans. So in the code enactment, it would be unlawful to intentionally feed wild animals or make food available for their consumption with certain exceptions. It enacts some key definitions such as what is a wild animal, what constitutes feeding, and what is an agricultural animal versus a wild animal. You need to add turkeys on your wild animal? It said etcetera. Oh. Poultry poultry is, I believe, includes turkeys. Right?
But, yes, in general, mitigating chronic waste disease, chronic wasting disease, reducing vehicle animal collisions, preventing the attraction of predators into neighborhoods, addressing damage caused by nuisance wildlife, such as wild turkeys, and preventing wildlife habituation, which means just losing their natural fear of humans. So in the code enactment, it would be unlawful to intentionally feed wild animals or make food available for their consumption with certain exceptions. It enacts some key definitions such as what is a wild animal, what constitutes feeding, and what is an agricultural animal versus a wild animal. You need to add turkeys on your wild animal? It said etcetera. Oh. Poultry poultry is, I believe, includes turkeys. Right?
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Yeah. That's a domesticated turkey versus a wild turkey. You're correct. But so the exceptions to the prohibition so this ordinance would not apply to normal agricultural and livestock practices, recreational feeding of songbirds and hummingbirds, naturally growing plants, shrubs, trees, or garden produce, state or local officials acting in their professional capacity. I believe it also says federal too. Mulch or compost piles and authorized feeding programs. So right now, the ordinance contains a presumption of intent and an enforcement mechanism. So presumption of intent is presumed with any placement of fruit, grain, hay, vegetable, mineral, or other food material, is presumed to be feeding if it is in exceeds one half gallon of volume and is put at a height of less than six feet or if it's an automatic drop an automatic drop feeder, the enforcement would be first offense. You would get a written warning with a forty eight hour remediation. Second, you would get in an infraction, which would just be a fine. And then there's an enhancement. So if someone has the same hasn't resolved it within thirty days, I believe, or if they get three infractions within no. Sorry. Three citations within twelve months, then that counts as a class b misdemeanor, which could include up to jail time, but not sure how often a a judge will impose that.
Yeah. That's a domesticated turkey versus a wild turkey. You're correct. But so the exceptions to the prohibition so this ordinance would not apply to normal agricultural and livestock practices, recreational feeding of songbirds and hummingbirds, naturally growing plants, shrubs, trees, or garden produce, state or local officials acting in their professional capacity. I believe it also says federal too. Mulch or compost piles and authorized feeding programs. So right now, the ordinance contains a presumption of intent and an enforcement mechanism. So presumption of intent is presumed with any placement of fruit, grain, hay, vegetable, mineral, or other food material, is presumed to be feeding if it is in exceeds one half gallon of volume and is put at a height of less than six feet or if it's an automatic drop an automatic drop feeder, the enforcement would be first offense. You would get a written warning with a forty eight hour remediation. Second, you would get in an infraction, which would just be a fine. And then there's an enhancement. So if someone has the same hasn't resolved it within thirty days, I believe, or if they get three infractions within no. Sorry. Three citations within twelve months, then that counts as a class b misdemeanor, which could include up to jail time, but not sure how often a a judge will impose that.
Yeah. So you may have noticed that while I was talking about the ordinance, I said, as it stands now, after reviewing this further with the county attorney, he had some suggested provisions. So right now, there is that presumption of intent standard, but I think it would be best to strike that and then essentially make this prohibit the intentional or knowing feeding of of of wild animals. So right now, under this amendment that's put before you all, an individual act an individual acts knowingly when they are aware of their conduct. It is practically certain to make food accessible to wild animals. This would ensure that the ordinance covers residents who facilitate feeding even if they claim that attracting wildlife is not their primary intent. And there was also just updates to definitions, and there was an an insertion of the word any. There's a grammatical error on my part. But, mister Murray, I'm not sure if you wanna add more on the
Yeah. So you may have noticed that while I was talking about the ordinance, I said, as it stands now, after reviewing this further with the county attorney, he had some suggested provisions. So right now, there is that presumption of intent standard, but I think it would be best to strike that and then essentially make this prohibit the intentional or knowing feeding of of of wild animals. So right now, under this amendment that's put before you all, an individual act an individual acts knowingly when they are aware of their conduct. It is practically certain to make food accessible to wild animals. This would ensure that the ordinance covers residents who facilitate feeding even if they claim that attracting wildlife is not their primary intent. And there was also just updates to definitions, and there was an an insertion of the word any. There's a grammatical error on my part. But, mister Murray, I'm not sure if you wanna add more on the
Just how the the presumption of intent was worded. I had concerns with burden shifting to the to the defendant when we charged the class b misdemeanor if they were persistent violations because that is a criminal offense. And the burden is completely on the state to prove each and every element. So I I was more comfortable prosecuting these if the state had to prove that it was knowing or intentional rather than a defendant having to disprove something.
Just how the the presumption of intent was worded. I had concerns with burden shifting to the to the defendant when we charged the class b misdemeanor if they were persistent violations because that is a criminal offense. And the burden is completely on the state to prove each and every element. So I I was more comfortable prosecuting these if the state had to prove that it was knowing or intentional rather than a defendant having to disprove something.
So can I ask a question there? Yes. Yes. So out where I'm at, I regularly have 200 head of elk or more on my fields. I stack hay. I understand there's an agricultural exemption. That's a felony.
So can I ask a question there? Yes. Yes. So out where I'm at, I regularly have 200 head of elk or more on my fields. I stack hay. I understand there's an agricultural exemption. That's a felony.
Yeah. For stacking hay. You're lucky the sheriff's gone.
Yeah. For stacking hay. You're lucky the sheriff's gone.
But I called the Division of Wildlife Resources one day because I was, like, wanting to get them off my field. If I push them off the field and they run across the road and get hit by a car, I'm the one that they look for because I pushed a wildlife animal out of my field. And few years ago, when it was so heavy in snow, those elk, I mean, holy cow, that that feels horrible for them. They're jumping fences, getting cut, getting injured. And there are some people out there who have tender hearts for those big animals who are getting hurt like that. So I hope there is consideration
But I called the Division of Wildlife Resources one day because I was, like, wanting to get them off my field. If I push them off the field and they run across the road and get hit by a car, I'm the one that they look for because I pushed a wildlife animal out of my field. And few years ago, when it was so heavy in snow, those elk, I mean, holy cow, that that feels horrible for them. They're jumping fences, getting cut, getting injured. And there are some people out there who have tender hearts for those big animals who are getting hurt like that. So I hope there is consideration
as to the intent as we look at that, if that makes sense. Yeah. And I I think that I I think it's good that the first offense is just a warning, and that also gives the sheriff's deputies some time to to think about it and look at the the totality of the circumstances before we're actually having someone to find or criminalizing innocent conduct and making people who are generally really good upstanding citizens
as to the intent as we look at that, if that makes sense. Yeah. And I I think that I I think it's good that the first offense is just a warning, and that also gives the sheriff's deputies some time to to think about it and look at the the totality of the circumstances before we're actually having someone to find or criminalizing innocent conduct and making people who are generally really good upstanding citizens
feel like they're being treated by criminals. We actually got some farmers together and said, hey. We would donate some some hay and feed them up at the closer to the mountain range rather than them coming down into the valley or the roads, but DWR did not want us to do that. So Yeah.
feel like they're being treated by criminals. We actually got some farmers together and said, hey. We would donate some some hay and feed them up at the closer to the mountain range rather than them coming down into the valley or the roads, but DWR did not want us to do that. So Yeah.
I will actually say first, if you all do decide to pass this ordinance, I would just ask that you adopt the amendment first, then pass the ordinance with the amendment. But, that's all. Do you guys have any questions? Or
I will actually say first, if you all do decide to pass this ordinance, I would just ask that you adopt the amendment first, then pass the ordinance with the amendment. But, that's all. Do you guys have any questions? Or
I would move that we suspend the rules and include the tech technical amendments for 2020 ordinance 2026 dash '26, and then pass ordinance 2026 dash twenty twenty six enacting a prohibition on the feeding and wild animals.
I would move that we suspend the rules and include the tech technical amendments for 2020 ordinance 2026 dash '26, and then pass ordinance 2026 dash twenty twenty six enacting a prohibition on the feeding and wild animals.
K. It's been moved and seconded that we approve ordinance twin suspend the rules and approve ordinance twenty twenty six dash 26. As amended. Is there as amended. Is there any further discussion?
K. It's been moved and seconded that we approve ordinance twin suspend the rules and approve ordinance twenty twenty six dash 26. As amended. Is there as amended. Is there any further discussion?
I'll just say it passed unanimously in o and p. Those in favor say aye. Aye.
I'll just say it passed unanimously in o and p. Those in favor say aye. Aye.
You know, it was a fun discussion in o and p. It really was. Even though I missed the first time we talked about it. Clean shot time was.
You know, it was a fun discussion in o and p. It really was. Even though I missed the first time we talked about it. Clean shot time was.
So good. All sorts of fun. K. Number f is an ordinance that, Amy asked that we continue that. She's not quite ready to present that to us. So we go to g, resolution twenty twenty six dash fourteen. We have a rezone that creates an unincorporated island. Brian.
So good. All sorts of fun. K. Number f is an ordinance that, Amy asked that we continue that. She's not quite ready to present that to us. So we go to g, resolution twenty twenty six dash fourteen. We have a rezone that creates an unincorporated island. Brian.
Just a little background before we go over it. Like, this came before you back in March 2025. It was agreed upon and and passed. But since then, we go, yeah, that, if you look up on the screen where it says 1200 West, that little white square next to the blue, that was in the original, annexation plan that's since been taken out. And then with some of the language that's changed with the state, they wanted to bring it back and and before you again just to make sure all of our t's are crossed. So is that white portion still county? No. It it got annexed all on its own. Oh, the Nibley? Yep. It annexed it. Okay. So We're just doing the two blue parcels now back when you approved it in 2025. So the yellow part is not That'll be Correct. So this is two parcels totaling 33.66 acres South Of Middley between 1215 Hundred West. It does include a full right of way. And like I say, that annexation will result in an unincorporated island.
Just a little background before we go over it. Like, this came before you back in March 2025. It was agreed upon and and passed. But since then, we go, yeah, that, if you look up on the screen where it says 1200 West, that little white square next to the blue, that was in the original, annexation plan that's since been taken out. And then with some of the language that's changed with the state, they wanted to bring it back and and before you again just to make sure all of our t's are crossed. So is that white portion still county? No. It it got annexed all on its own. Oh, the Nibley? Yep. It annexed it. Okay. So We're just doing the two blue parcels now back when you approved it in 2025. So the yellow part is not That'll be Correct. So this is two parcels totaling 33.66 acres South Of Middley between 1215 Hundred West. It does include a full right of way. And like I say, that annexation will result in an unincorporated island.
Yeah. The whole road too. Right? Correct. Yep. The whole road. That was our hiccup before. It was the best. Yeah. That's all included in it. We just wanna make sure that something after road didn't get slipped out. So Correct. Well, I after road didn't get slipped out. So Correct. Oh,
Yeah. The whole road too. Right? Correct. Yep. The whole road. That was our hiccup before. It was the best. Yeah. That's all included in it. We just wanna make sure that something after road didn't get slipped out. So Correct. Well, I after road didn't get slipped out. So Correct. Oh,
that's kind of the summary of that one. Your possible actions denied to agree to it or disagree, and we'll formally protest the annexation.
that's kind of the summary of that one. Your possible actions denied to agree to it or disagree, and we'll formally protest the annexation.
Can you pull that map back up again, Brian? So the the road of the unincorporated,
Can you pull that map back up again, Brian? So the the road of the unincorporated,
they're gonna take that as well. Is that in the agreement? Yep. Okay. It is highlighted there in the blue. It's just really hard to tell. Yeah. But the whole road up to the the top edge of the yellow is also included.
they're gonna take that as well. Is that in the agreement? Yep. Okay. It is highlighted there in the blue. It's just really hard to tell. Yeah. But the whole road up to the the top edge of the yellow is also included.
Alright. Remind me why they're not taking it at all? It's a different property owner. Probably don't pull it out. The next one to. I knew there was a reason I couldn't remember. Yeah.
Alright. Remind me why they're not taking it at all? It's a different property owner. Probably don't pull it out. The next one to. I knew there was a reason I couldn't remember. Yeah.
K. Anybody have questions for Brian or discussion?
K. Anybody have questions for Brian or discussion?
Just as a matter of full disclosure, I own property adjacent to
Just as a matter of full disclosure, I own property adjacent to
So is it you're the yellow? No. I'm not the yellow.
So is it you're the yellow? No. I'm not the yellow.
Just the white part on the side. It's soft. The island's really easy. Thunder and I were using big pronouns like property.
Just the white part on the side. It's soft. The island's really easy. Thunder and I were using big pronouns like property.
Yeah. Sure. I I move that we go ahead and we accept and pass. I guess you'd pass resolution 2026 dash 14
Yeah. Sure. I I move that we go ahead and we accept and pass. I guess you'd pass resolution 2026 dash 14
And accepting that consent for the
And accepting that consent for the
Does this require suspending the rule? No. Because it's just resolution. Oh, yeah. Second?
Does this require suspending the rule? No. Because it's just resolution. Oh, yeah. Second?
K. It's been moved and seconded that we approve resolution twenty twenty six dash 14. Is there any further discussion? Those in favor, say aye. Aye. Any opposed? K. We have one pending item that I think just unless anybody wants to bring that up again, I think we can continue that.
K. It's been moved and seconded that we approve resolution twenty twenty six dash 14. Is there any further discussion? Those in favor, say aye. Aye. Any opposed? K. We have one pending item that I think just unless anybody wants to bring that up again, I think we can continue that.
I can take care of this really fast for me. We're working on it. I think It's in process. Oh,
I can take care of this really fast for me. We're working on it. I think It's in process. Oh,
You guys, when we the wraps and restaurant tax recommendations that were brought to us, I was looking for an action item down below, but I think we needed to vote on that recommendation unless somebody wants to continue that. But I looked over the the recommendations and the wraps committee, and I didn't see anything that was concerning to me. Does anyone else want to bring up some specific recommendations? Or let's discuss that and maybe take a vote or see if we wanna continue till the next meeting. Yeah. I had a couple on there. Could I just add one
You guys, when we the wraps and restaurant tax recommendations that were brought to us, I was looking for an action item down below, but I think we needed to vote on that recommendation unless somebody wants to continue that. But I looked over the the recommendations and the wraps committee, and I didn't see anything that was concerning to me. Does anyone else want to bring up some specific recommendations? Or let's discuss that and maybe take a vote or see if we wanna continue till the next meeting. Yeah. I had a couple on there. Could I just add one
element on RAPS? The Zutah group has notified me of of of a cash shortfall and has asked me if there's any way they could get approval on that one even if you're not approving the whole list so we could disperse some money tomorrow morning. I was gonna do that. Okay. Just in case.
element on RAPS? The Zutah group has notified me of of of a cash shortfall and has asked me if there's any way they could get approval on that one even if you're not approving the whole list so we could disperse some money tomorrow morning. I was gonna do that. Okay. Just in case.
Yeah. At least get that one. Okay.
Yeah. At least get that one. Okay.
Keegan, do you wanna maybe we can pass all of it if we can come to an agreement. Let's see. Yeah. A couple of things. So I think one,
Keegan, do you wanna maybe we can pass all of it if we can come to an agreement. Let's see. Yeah. A couple of things. So I think one,
maybe just a quick review from someone on that committee how it works. I think you score one through five. There's seven members. Best possible score, 35. I'd just be interested to hear just a quick version of how the what criteria is being used for that just for the public benefit. And then, also, I understand that there was a little bit more money, I think, than we originally thought in there, and I wonder how that would affect some of the awards if it did at all. And then I noticed that the Cash Trails Alliance number 18, they requested 30. They awarded none. I think it's because they didn't provide more details, and I think Emily is maybe the contact there. But, yeah, those were just a couple I noticed. So if I wanna speak to those three items, I'd appreciate it. You guys wanna take those questions with one of you? Well, I know I know on the what it is is we we are given all of them.
maybe just a quick review from someone on that committee how it works. I think you score one through five. There's seven members. Best possible score, 35. I'd just be interested to hear just a quick version of how the what criteria is being used for that just for the public benefit. And then, also, I understand that there was a little bit more money, I think, than we originally thought in there, and I wonder how that would affect some of the awards if it did at all. And then I noticed that the Cash Trails Alliance number 18, they requested 30. They awarded none. I think it's because they didn't provide more details, and I think Emily is maybe the contact there. But, yeah, those were just a couple I noticed. So if I wanna speak to those three items, I'd appreciate it. You guys wanna take those questions with one of you? Well, I know I know on the what it is is we we are given all of them.
And as we go through them, the criteria from zero to five on the score that we give them, that is by the individuals that were so that are selected to be on that committee. It's it's it is basically how we look at it, how well it flows, the purpose of it, participation, per, you know, participation that they have, the skin in the game that they have, their financials, or, you know, are they sitting on several million dollars and just keep ask, you know I mean, we look at all that and and and basically, a zero saying this doesn't you know, they they're not really putting enough skin or they're not doing that five. And it there's other factors, you know, but you look at five. Hey. This is really good. It affects a lot of people that really it's they're getting a big bang out of the buck. And then we just do that, and then collectively, they bring all those scores together, then they're brought together and then the total score of all the participants is then advertised and then then at that point we start with the highest scoring ones and then work down. With the highest scoring ones and then work down. So we've all we've already and so in the awarding process, we've already from our own personal, I guess, research, we're already addressing so that we don't just start go going through them and then you run out of money, and we get some high scoring ones down or something like that. It you're addressing the highest scoring ones and then working down. Makes sense. Yeah. And and and to address your second question,
And as we go through them, the criteria from zero to five on the score that we give them, that is by the individuals that were so that are selected to be on that committee. It's it's it is basically how we look at it, how well it flows, the purpose of it, participation, per, you know, participation that they have, the skin in the game that they have, their financials, or, you know, are they sitting on several million dollars and just keep ask, you know I mean, we look at all that and and and basically, a zero saying this doesn't you know, they they're not really putting enough skin or they're not doing that five. And it there's other factors, you know, but you look at five. Hey. This is really good. It affects a lot of people that really it's they're getting a big bang out of the buck. And then we just do that, and then collectively, they bring all those scores together, then they're brought together and then the total score of all the participants is then advertised and then then at that point we start with the highest scoring ones and then work down. With the highest scoring ones and then work down. So we've all we've already and so in the awarding process, we've already from our own personal, I guess, research, we're already addressing so that we don't just start go going through them and then you run out of money, and we get some high scoring ones down or something like that. It you're addressing the highest scoring ones and then working down. Makes sense. Yeah. And and and to address your second question,
we left a fund balance. We didn't allocate we didn't award all of the funds that we had available to us. And Alma got back to us later that there was some some math error on the day of when we actually had a little bit larger fund balance than we thought on At the meeting. And so we still have a a fund balance. I mean, that's been our habit. I think that's what we've always carried a little bit of a fund balance so we have some flexibility going forward. And and we don't have to spend all. Right? Yeah. And sometimes we get projects that come up and it's nice to have We wanna act we'd be able to act quickly on. Mhmm. And we another factor I think that we look into is the ability not all of them will will meet this qualification, but the ability for them to be able to draw people to participate in activities that would replenish the fund. Right? So if they're bringing people into they're gonna eat out or come and and recreate in a way that they will be spending money Mhmm. Here, and which will, you know,
we left a fund balance. We didn't allocate we didn't award all of the funds that we had available to us. And Alma got back to us later that there was some some math error on the day of when we actually had a little bit larger fund balance than we thought on At the meeting. And so we still have a a fund balance. I mean, that's been our habit. I think that's what we've always carried a little bit of a fund balance so we have some flexibility going forward. And and we don't have to spend all. Right? Yeah. And sometimes we get projects that come up and it's nice to have We wanna act we'd be able to act quickly on. Mhmm. And we another factor I think that we look into is the ability not all of them will will meet this qualification, but the ability for them to be able to draw people to participate in activities that would replenish the fund. Right? So if they're bringing people into they're gonna eat out or come and and recreate in a way that they will be spending money Mhmm. Here, and which will, you know,
add more funds to To invest in that sort. Yeah.
add more funds to To invest in that sort. Yeah.
I know Alma does a does an amazing job. I mean, this is a big project. Yeah. Alma Breaks it all down and provides it to us in a in a form that's really quite In essence, Cub Scouts. You know, it it is quite detailed and and it's I will say it's it's quite easy to follow and work with. And it's really interesting though as we're talking how some people pick up on something and others don't, and then others pick up on things in in the discussion of each of them. There was one that I'd looked at the financials, but I had not looked at the date and found out that they're financials from two years ago. And so they weren't up to date. And I I didn't pick that up, but then another you know, you start going, why don't we have the past two year financials? What's going on here? And so it kind of it brings I won't say suspicion, but it brings saying, hey, they didn't
I know Alma does a does an amazing job. I mean, this is a big project. Yeah. Alma Breaks it all down and provides it to us in a in a form that's really quite In essence, Cub Scouts. You know, it it is quite detailed and and it's I will say it's it's quite easy to follow and work with. And it's really interesting though as we're talking how some people pick up on something and others don't, and then others pick up on things in in the discussion of each of them. There was one that I'd looked at the financials, but I had not looked at the date and found out that they're financials from two years ago. And so they weren't up to date. And I I didn't pick that up, but then another you know, you start going, why don't we have the past two year financials? What's going on here? And so it kind of it brings I won't say suspicion, but it brings saying, hey, they didn't
pay attention to the detail in filling out that application that was asked for. Yeah. It should be scrutinized. So So I I used the example of cash trails. There was another one. It was number 40. The Hiram City East Park Improvements, they requested 40. The recommendation was zero. If someone's looking at that, is that because the the application was insufficient or the level of detail wasn't there? They have two applications.
pay attention to the detail in filling out that application that was asked for. Yeah. It should be scrutinized. So So I I used the example of cash trails. There was another one. It was number 40. The Hiram City East Park Improvements, they requested 40. The recommendation was zero. If someone's looking at that, is that because the the application was insufficient or the level of detail wasn't there? They have two applications.
And so just in equity to all of the municipalities, we kinda figured out a a formula, and they ranked their second project, the AJ Park higher. Because they've if they have two applications, they rank which one they would prefer to have funds
And so just in equity to all of the municipalities, we kinda figured out a a formula, and they ranked their second project, the AJ Park higher. Because they've if they have two applications, they rank which one they would prefer to have funds
allocated to. And so we, just in fairness, would put it to the first project, the one that they had the most priority. Yeah. Great. They'd give priority to.
allocated to. And so we, just in fairness, would put it to the first project, the one that they had the most priority. Yeah. Great. They'd give priority to.
Thanks for explaining that. I think, you know, everyone wants to know how the money is being spent, how those decisions were made. So Yeah. That's helpful.
Thanks for explaining that. I think, you know, everyone wants to know how the money is being spent, how those decisions were made. So Yeah. That's helpful.
And I last year, when we there were some projects that had been taken over two years to complete, and they were still coming back and wanting to us to reapply those or reapply that money. Did we did we figure that out? Like, what exactly are the rules? Were was everyone given the rules when they applied this time that that it absolutely expires in two years? If they haven't spent the money, they lose it. And I think that's what we had talked about. Yeah. I think we're just gonna
And I last year, when we there were some projects that had been taken over two years to complete, and they were still coming back and wanting to us to reapply those or reapply that money. Did we did we figure that out? Like, what exactly are the rules? Were was everyone given the rules when they applied this time that that it absolutely expires in two years? If they haven't spent the money, they lose it. And I think that's what we had talked about. Yeah. I think we're just gonna
just be more stringent about following the rules that we already have. Okay. There are there are a couple entities that
just be more stringent about following the rules that we already have. Okay. There are there are a couple entities that
will and especially during that COVID time when they're trying to find contractors, trying to, you know, get people to work on these things and concrete avail availability. And, I mean, that was a whole different dynamic that we did have to extend to just try to help the cities get things accomplished that they couldn't do in the in the two years just to just because there was such a competition at the time for all the contractors and for the people that were working. So we were we gave more latitude at that time. It's getting better. And I think that there's fewer people that are actually any like a city that comes in, we have had a couple that says, hey, We started this project, had it, but then we have found another priority that if we were able to use that, then we could finish this whole area. And so they come in and then they've asked us to reallocate things like that to help them utilize those funds even further for that particular city. Mostly, it's all the cities that usually come in and don't wanna change or something. And I I know some probably not everyone knows this, but and, Joanne, I think you're on the tourism
will and especially during that COVID time when they're trying to find contractors, trying to, you know, get people to work on these things and concrete avail availability. And, I mean, that was a whole different dynamic that we did have to extend to just try to help the cities get things accomplished that they couldn't do in the in the two years just to just because there was such a competition at the time for all the contractors and for the people that were working. So we were we gave more latitude at that time. It's getting better. And I think that there's fewer people that are actually any like a city that comes in, we have had a couple that says, hey, We started this project, had it, but then we have found another priority that if we were able to use that, then we could finish this whole area. And so they come in and then they've asked us to reallocate things like that to help them utilize those funds even further for that particular city. Mostly, it's all the cities that usually come in and don't wanna change or something. And I I know some probably not everyone knows this, but and, Joanne, I think you're on the tourism
board now. They're they can apply for funds from that source, and there are other funding sources available beyond just wraps as well.
board now. They're they can apply for funds from that source, and there are other funding sources available beyond just wraps as well.
The only concern I I've I've been a little this year, I think I've seen a bit more weird. I I will say that there seems to be a little bit of the creation of more LLCs that seem to be supporting the same things, but they're creating and then asking for support here, here, and here. And then but it seems to be benefiting the same group, some things like that. Companies. I I won't say shit companies, but I think that I'm a little worried about, you know, that they're being just a little more creative to just be able to ask
The only concern I I've I've been a little this year, I think I've seen a bit more weird. I I will say that there seems to be a little bit of the creation of more LLCs that seem to be supporting the same things, but they're creating and then asking for support here, here, and here. And then but it seems to be benefiting the same group, some things like that. Companies. I I won't say shit companies, but I think that I'm a little worried about, you know, that they're being just a little more creative to just be able to ask
for more a different way. What you're saying is if someone feels the process wasn't equitable, they should write you. I know. I'm just and that's just it's just interesting and
for more a different way. What you're saying is if someone feels the process wasn't equitable, they should write you. I know. I'm just and that's just it's just interesting and
And I don't know. It's I hope that isn't happening, but it's it looks like it on some of them.
And I don't know. It's I hope that isn't happening, but it's it looks like it on some of them.
Does someone feel comfortable making a motion, or do you wanna continue this? Or do you feel like you have enough information?
Does someone feel comfortable making a motion, or do you wanna continue this? Or do you feel like you have enough information?
I just like to make a good point. You're probably aware that there was an effort at the Utah State Legislature to get this whole thing. Yep. I went through the list and looked at how the money had been allocated. An enormous diverse group of of entities are receiving the money. I I think we need to do a better job of publicizing how much money is is coming out of the wrap program and what it's supporting. You know, you you go to for example, you you support the, the opera or this ballet and they print a program and the program says, Silver's sponsor gave us $5,000 A bronze sponsor gave us $2,000. Doesn't say we got $30,000 from Raphs. But I think
I just like to make a good point. You're probably aware that there was an effort at the Utah State Legislature to get this whole thing. Yep. I went through the list and looked at how the money had been allocated. An enormous diverse group of of entities are receiving the money. I I think we need to do a better job of publicizing how much money is is coming out of the wrap program and what it's supporting. You know, you you go to for example, you you support the, the opera or this ballet and they print a program and the program says, Silver's sponsor gave us $5,000 A bronze sponsor gave us $2,000. Doesn't say we got $30,000 from Raphs. But I think
I I think most people are actually doing pretty good. And they're they're even putting plaques. I've I've been to, like, parks and things like that. Right. Plaques sponsorship, and they're really Suggesting we do more of a job of emphasizing
I I think most people are actually doing pretty good. And they're they're even putting plaques. I've I've been to, like, parks and things like that. Right. Plaques sponsorship, and they're really Suggesting we do more of a job of emphasizing
that. I noticed our Herald Journal reporter had left tonight, but I think we really need to publicize how many groups are getting this money and how much it is Mhmm. Because we need to support that program if we should lose wraps. All of these organizations,
that. I noticed our Herald Journal reporter had left tonight, but I think we really need to publicize how many groups are getting this money and how much it is Mhmm. Because we need to support that program if we should lose wraps. All of these organizations,
right or wrong, have become dependent on that as a core part of their funding year to year to year. I think that's an excellent point, because we did something similar with the open spaces. You know, we publicized the property that was purchased. We had someone from COSAC go on the radio. A letter was sent out, and I think that helped raise awareness and help people understand what their bond money was going towards, and I think this could achieve the same thing. I think even a a letter directed to the
right or wrong, have become dependent on that as a core part of their funding year to year to year. I think that's an excellent point, because we did something similar with the open spaces. You know, we publicized the property that was purchased. We had someone from COSAC go on the radio. A letter was sent out, and I think that helped raise awareness and help people understand what their bond money was going towards, and I think this could achieve the same thing. I think even a a letter directed to the
various sources of public media, this is what RAPS has done this year.
various sources of public media, this is what RAPS has done this year.
Well, I also think that getting money into outlying cities. Yeah. I mean, Cache Valley is getting congested. If you can build a park or a tennis court or anything in outlying areas, that helps and helps those communities and do that. It's communities and do that. It's awesome to get it dispersed outward to these places so that they can provide some entertainment for their citizens where they don't have a tax revenue.
Well, I also think that getting money into outlying cities. Yeah. I mean, Cache Valley is getting congested. If you can build a park or a tennis court or anything in outlying areas, that helps and helps those communities and do that. It's communities and do that. It's awesome to get it dispersed outward to these places so that they can provide some entertainment for their citizens where they don't have a tax revenue.
It it does say a lot. There is a huge diversity here, that there is something for everyone, which I think is Yeah. That makes sense. It really says a lot for how this these dollars are are being utilized in this valley. And when the legislature was trying they were just trying to take off the the wrap the restaurant portion
It it does say a lot. There is a huge diversity here, that there is something for everyone, which I think is Yeah. That makes sense. It really says a lot for how this these dollars are are being utilized in this valley. And when the legislature was trying they were just trying to take off the the wrap the restaurant portion
of the of the wraps. Okay. And I think it was this just really shows that it's even though it's us a lot of us paying those taxes, it supports the community, and it it all stays here and supports community. So I agree. We could I know this is always published on our website, but I think we can get it to some of the other news organizations and get it get it to where they know.
of the of the wraps. Okay. And I think it was this just really shows that it's even though it's us a lot of us paying those taxes, it supports the community, and it it all stays here and supports community. So I agree. We could I know this is always published on our website, but I think we can get it to some of the other news organizations and get it get it to where they know.
I I have one item on here. If we look at item 47, it's the Lowen Community Foundation, which is a cash, theater building. There was a, I think, a mistake or something on their application, and they we came up with a formula. I won't take the credit. It was Bruce Cook came up with a formula on allocating, funds for different theaters based on how many productions they were going to, put on. Their application said and and we we said it was $25,000 per production. Their application said two, so we gave them $50,000. They since have come to me and said that they're putting on four productions. So there's a correction on that. If so if I could amend that, and if if the council is agrees, we could amend that to $100,000 to just match what we've done for the other theaters across using that same formula. I'm a little So it's a little it's less it's not their full ask, but it's last year, they got 90,000, and and they put on, I think, three last year. And this year, they're doing four productions.
I I have one item on here. If we look at item 47, it's the Lowen Community Foundation, which is a cash, theater building. There was a, I think, a mistake or something on their application, and they we came up with a formula. I won't take the credit. It was Bruce Cook came up with a formula on allocating, funds for different theaters based on how many productions they were going to, put on. Their application said and and we we said it was $25,000 per production. Their application said two, so we gave them $50,000. They since have come to me and said that they're putting on four productions. So there's a correction on that. If so if I could amend that, and if if the council is agrees, we could amend that to $100,000 to just match what we've done for the other theaters across using that same formula. I'm a little So it's a little it's less it's not their full ask, but it's last year, they got 90,000, and and they put on, I think, three last year. And this year, they're doing four productions.
Yeah. But then I sit and compare, okay, if that little group theater gets a 100,000. I don't know that we've given communities that much. Does that make sense when you follow that?
Yeah. But then I sit and compare, okay, if that little group theater gets a 100,000. I don't know that we've given communities that much. Does that make sense when you follow that?
Given the other theater groups, though, that one.
Given the other theater groups, though, that one.
Pardon? Yeah. It's it's an equity to all the theater groups. That's what we came up with. And we used another formula put equity towards what we're giving communities. Well, equity So you're backing up to the premise that maybe the the dollar amount per production is too high? Yes. And we did a formula for well, a similar type formula for the communities on their projects and how much we put towards their projects and a percentage of the total cost of their projects. I get that, but weren't we talking higher and was getting 80,000?
Pardon? Yeah. It's it's an equity to all the theater groups. That's what we came up with. And we used another formula put equity towards what we're giving communities. Well, equity So you're backing up to the premise that maybe the the dollar amount per production is too high? Yes. And we did a formula for well, a similar type formula for the communities on their projects and how much we put towards their projects and a percentage of the total cost of their projects. I get that, but weren't we talking higher and was getting 80,000?
And so No. They got 200,000. Did they get 200? Yeah.
And so No. They got 200,000. Did they get 200? Yeah.
They have the other They applied for Yeah. They applied for another 40. For $560,000.
They have the other They applied for Yeah. They applied for another 40. For $560,000.
Like, they they have a really big ask between their project.
Like, they they have a really big ask between their project.
I didn't see the Cache Valley cruising on here. It's Is it what number was it? It's up in one of the million seas there are. It's under the cruising association.
I didn't see the Cache Valley cruising on here. It's Is it what number was it? It's up in one of the million seas there are. It's under the cruising association.
Oh, okay. So instead of looking at how many productions, can we also factor in how many attend those productions?
Oh, okay. So instead of looking at how many productions, can we also factor in how many attend those productions?
And that's in the application. And that that's in the application. And they say that. Yeah. They they have that in the applications. I Yeah. I I can't access that on this because this is trash, and I hate my iPad. But I have say it again. Fire. No hate. But I really hate my iPad. But, yeah, they that's part of they have how many they do a kids per summer program and that they told me how many numbers there is. Hundreds of kids that do it. Hundreds of kids do the kids program, and they are the three different they're like there's a few different ones that funnel into them. I'm sorry. I don't know because I don't have my application with them. Different theaters that they participate with.
And that's in the application. And that that's in the application. And they say that. Yeah. They they have that in the applications. I Yeah. I I can't access that on this because this is trash, and I hate my iPad. But I have say it again. Fire. No hate. But I really hate my iPad. But, yeah, they that's part of they have how many they do a kids per summer program and that they told me how many numbers there is. Hundreds of kids that do it. Hundreds of kids do the kids program, and they are the three different they're like there's a few different ones that funnel into them. I'm sorry. I don't know because I don't have my application with them. Different theaters that they participate with.
I don't have So are you making a motion? To change that application And accept the rest of the the regulations? To accept the rest of them. That's just new information that I've had since we've as a as a committee. Can we vote on that ma'am. Change first and then and then do the rest? Let's let's do the amendment first. I'll I'll move that we change number 47,
I don't have So are you making a motion? To change that application And accept the rest of the the regulations? To accept the rest of them. That's just new information that I've had since we've as a as a committee. Can we vote on that ma'am. Change first and then and then do the rest? Let's let's do the amendment first. I'll I'll move that we change number 47,
K. I'll second that. K. I have a motion. Late late, but I'll I'll second that one. Motion. I remember the discussion very good then. Mhmm. And but I in some ways, they need to be better on their application. Yeah. That was all. Is there any if if can we go into discussion now? Yeah. Yeah. Please. Is there
K. I'll second that. K. I have a motion. Late late, but I'll I'll second that one. Motion. I remember the discussion very good then. Mhmm. And but I in some ways, they need to be better on their application. Yeah. That was all. Is there any if if can we go into discussion now? Yeah. Yeah. Please. Is there
are there repercussions if someone doesn't follow through on the number of productions they're hoping for? An actor breaks their leg, to use a metaphor, or they look at the next year's application, and if they true, then next year's application,
are there repercussions if someone doesn't follow through on the number of productions they're hoping for? An actor breaks their leg, to use a metaphor, or they look at the next year's application, and if they true, then next year's application,
we definitely won't. That's the mechanism for correction. Yeah. K. Yeah. I mean And so when you looked at them this year, you looked at very poorly on next year's application, and we'll say, they didn't come through. They didn't call through on what they told us they would do, and
we definitely won't. That's the mechanism for correction. Yeah. K. Yeah. I mean And so when you looked at them this year, you looked at very poorly on next year's application, and we'll say, they didn't come through. They didn't call through on what they told us they would do, and
we'll take that into consideration as a as a committee. Okay. K. The motion and the second was to increase the number 47 Logan Community Foundation from 50,000 to a 100,000. Do we have any further discussion? Okay. Those in favor, say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Nay. K. Alright. So now what about the rest of the recommendations as a whole? Is anyone ready to make a motion on those, or do you want more time?
we'll take that into consideration as a as a committee. Okay. K. The motion and the second was to increase the number 47 Logan Community Foundation from 50,000 to a 100,000. Do we have any further discussion? Okay. Those in favor, say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Nay. K. Alright. So now what about the rest of the recommendations as a whole? Is anyone ready to make a motion on those, or do you want more time?
Well Good. We people flicking it. I know you guys do. So that'll all.
Well Good. We people flicking it. I know you guys do. So that'll all.
Everybody else we've been sleeping with our with the application next to us because we've done so long. I think I had all my questions answered. So I'm yeah. Do you wanna make that motion?
Everybody else we've been sleeping with our with the application next to us because we've done so long. I think I had all my questions answered. So I'm yeah. Do you wanna make that motion?
Sure. Yeah. I'll let's see. Make sure I do it right here. I guess
Sure. Yeah. I'll let's see. Make sure I do it right here. I guess
Motion to approve six b, the Six c. Six c, the RAPS tax and restaurant program allocations.
Motion to approve six b, the Six c. Six c, the RAPS tax and restaurant program allocations.
I I second that. Okay. It's been moved and seconded that we accept the wraps and restaurant tax program recommendations as amended as they've been presented to us. Is there any further discussion? Those in favor, say aye. Aye. Any opposed? K. Thank you. Alright. We are down to the end. Taking a snow off. Oh, yeah. K. Parades. Let's talk about parades. We we need to make a decision if we're going to hit these parades. Richmond, black and white days, is this Saturday? Is there anybody who says they wanna be there?
I I second that. Okay. It's been moved and seconded that we accept the wraps and restaurant tax program recommendations as amended as they've been presented to us. Is there any further discussion? Those in favor, say aye. Aye. Any opposed? K. Thank you. Alright. We are down to the end. Taking a snow off. Oh, yeah. K. Parades. Let's talk about parades. We we need to make a decision if we're going to hit these parades. Richmond, black and white days, is this Saturday? Is there anybody who says they wanna be there?
We have an entry. I will be. I I can provide I don't think we have an entry. I could provide my truck if you want it. K. Let's let's check on that. K. You got an entry on that one? They've got the baitman called? No.
We have an entry. I will be. I I can provide I don't think we have an entry. I could provide my truck if you want it. K. Let's let's check on that. K. You got an entry on that one? They've got the baitman called? No.
I don't know what's Yeah. We need to talk about that, about who's gonna make those calls. So I'll I'll talk to Andrew about that later. Let's give let's go to council member reports, and then we can I also have I have ordered shirts?
I don't know what's Yeah. We need to talk about that, about who's gonna make those calls. So I'll I'll talk to Andrew about that later. Let's give let's go to council member reports, and then we can I also have I have ordered shirts?
Are we doing nine a or did that get scratched? It got scratched. That was Oh, so You know, it's still pending. It's still pending. Pending. But I've offered and continued yet.
Are we doing nine a or did that get scratched? It got scratched. That was Oh, so You know, it's still pending. It's still pending. Pending. But I've offered and continued yet.
We we still ordered a scratch. Let's do some
We we still ordered a scratch. Let's do some
council member reports. Joanne, do you wanna start? Do you have something you wanna share with this?
council member reports. Joanne, do you wanna start? Do you have something you wanna share with this?
Well, there's some activities this week. I'm sure. I guess it's mostly Logan, but the Tabernacle has a concert with the men's choir on Friday night and a free movie at the Lubb Center. Those are the main ones. There's things going on. I think an art thing at the fairgrounds, so on Saturday.
Well, there's some activities this week. I'm sure. I guess it's mostly Logan, but the Tabernacle has a concert with the men's choir on Friday night and a free movie at the Lubb Center. Those are the main ones. There's things going on. I think an art thing at the fairgrounds, so on Saturday.
Spike to work week. There's a schedule on the website, and they're doing a scavenger hunt at different libraries in the community. So if you ride your bike, you can spin a wheel and win a prize like a helmet or a reflector, things like that. So it's something for the community to participate in. And then someone from COSAC should be getting with one of you to get on the agenda probably next meeting. Has Chris reached out to you already? Or
Spike to work week. There's a schedule on the website, and they're doing a scavenger hunt at different libraries in the community. So if you ride your bike, you can spin a wheel and win a prize like a helmet or a reflector, things like that. So it's something for the community to participate in. And then someone from COSAC should be getting with one of you to get on the agenda probably next meeting. Has Chris reached out to you already? Or
Lisa reached out so I'd just be aware this might be on the system. K. Yeah. And and they're going to go over a spreadsheet of just how much is awarded, what the amount was per acre, just to provide some context for us when we approve. This is what's been approved in the past. This has been the county's portion. This has been the state or other funding sources.
Lisa reached out so I'd just be aware this might be on the system. K. Yeah. And and they're going to go over a spreadsheet of just how much is awarded, what the amount was per acre, just to provide some context for us when we approve. This is what's been approved in the past. This has been the county's portion. This has been the state or other funding sources.
Do do you have an update on been paid? Yeah. Like, the the what's what's the name of the one in on the highway?
Do do you have an update on been paid? Yeah. Like, the the what's what's the name of the one in on the highway?
Berman. So Berman. Yeah. Is that not complete yet? It's, like, in the home stretch. I talked to Bear River Gabe. Is that his name? Yeah. And he's like I'm
Berman. So Berman. Yeah. Is that not complete yet? It's, like, in the home stretch. I talked to Bear River Gabe. Is that his name? Yeah. And he's like I'm
like, bring him home, and he says it's right there. Yeah. I think he was waiting on attorney recommendations. We gave him the approval a couple months ago. Have an
like, bring him home, and he says it's right there. Yeah. I think he was waiting on attorney recommendations. We gave him the approval a couple months ago. Have an
a final appraisal. For you. So it's, like, right there. Yeah. The wheels of government are turning. Look at things. Yeah. We'll should wait. They hung up something else when you're done. Oh, I'm done. Hey. What else, Joanne?
a final appraisal. For you. So it's, like, right there. Yeah. The wheels of government are turning. Look at things. Yeah. We'll should wait. They hung up something else when you're done. Oh, I'm done. Hey. What else, Joanne?
Well, you know, from my recommendation to have this open comment period and hearing all of your comments, it's very hard to get on the agenda. So this is a recommendation I have is that maybe we publish or we'll figure we'll figure out first and tell people how it is they can get on the agenda.
Well, you know, from my recommendation to have this open comment period and hearing all of your comments, it's very hard to get on the agenda. So this is a recommendation I have is that maybe we publish or we'll figure we'll figure out first and tell people how it is they can get on the agenda.
Oh, people can't get on the agenda, Joanne.
Oh, people can't get on the agenda, Joanne.
That's well. Or or how you can move your ideas along because I know the comments were. Yeah. People can get together. You can talk to three
That's well. Or or how you can move your ideas along because I know the comments were. Yeah. People can get together. You can talk to three
council members. Yep. There there's all those avenues to to con to contact any of us Right. Or to have two or three of us together. But as far as being on the agenda, it has to be an actual ordinance or proposal or a public hearing for a specific project is the only way. Like, people can't just call us and say, hey, I'd like to speak to the county council. Can I get a I know that? But there is some kind of a process because it
council members. Yep. There there's all those avenues to to con to contact any of us Right. Or to have two or three of us together. But as far as being on the agenda, it has to be an actual ordinance or proposal or a public hearing for a specific project is the only way. Like, people can't just call us and say, hey, I'd like to speak to the county council. Can I get a I know that? But there is some kind of a process because it
does. And I think it would be good to publish that or to say that three people, three council people could discuss whatever issue you have Yeah. With you. And one of the requirements in that open thing too, I thought. I don't know if it said that, Andrew, but, that you had to put your name down so the council could talk to you after so that your ideas would actually get heard or spoken to. When was that? That was the thing he read, the the right the amendment to the the agenda. Right? What did we call that? Advice and consent. The resolution. No. It was the thing I I wanted. They opened the comment ordinance? Yeah. Was that what it was called? The public comment ordinance. Public comment ordinance. Do a better job of of making sure that we
does. And I think it would be good to publish that or to say that three people, three council people could discuss whatever issue you have Yeah. With you. And one of the requirements in that open thing too, I thought. I don't know if it said that, Andrew, but, that you had to put your name down so the council could talk to you after so that your ideas would actually get heard or spoken to. When was that? That was the thing he read, the the right the amendment to the the agenda. Right? What did we call that? Advice and consent. The resolution. No. It was the thing I I wanted. They opened the comment ordinance? Yeah. Was that what it was called? The public comment ordinance. Public comment ordinance. Do a better job of of making sure that we
are all that people know how available we are and how they can contact us when they have issues within the county. We really do wanna hear from people. There just has to be a process and it's it can't be just be on the agenda unless there's a specific ordinance or a proposal.
are all that people know how available we are and how they can contact us when they have issues within the county. We really do wanna hear from people. There just has to be a process and it's it can't be just be on the agenda unless there's a specific ordinance or a proposal.
Well, I'll add two on there. When you go to individual names, if you wanna send them an email, you fill out the form that doesn't have anybody's email address on there. Wait a minute.
Well, I'll add two on there. When you go to individual names, if you wanna send them an email, you fill out the form that doesn't have anybody's email address on there. Wait a minute.
Yeah. Yeah. It doesn't It My email is on the website. It tells my phone number. Yeah. Your phone number is, but not an email address. It
Yeah. Yeah. It doesn't It My email is on the website. It tells my phone number. Yeah. Your phone number is, but not an email address. It
leads to a form that will send to your email address, but the email address itself is not on the list.
leads to a form that will send to your email address, but the email address itself is not on the list.
Which sometimes if you put email addresses on websites, you get a bunch of spam. So I know. I guess, I think that's the reason for that. That. Hard to figure it out. No. It's fine. We don't want a bunch of spam, cluttering it, so we accidentally miss somebody's important email. Yeah. That's where we get those That's why the form is important. Yeah. If someone Googles my name, they'll never be able to find me. I'll just blend in with all the other Keegan Garrity. So There's so many of you. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Alright. Nolan, did you wanna give us a report?
Which sometimes if you put email addresses on websites, you get a bunch of spam. So I know. I guess, I think that's the reason for that. That. Hard to figure it out. No. It's fine. We don't want a bunch of spam, cluttering it, so we accidentally miss somebody's important email. Yeah. That's where we get those That's why the form is important. Yeah. If someone Googles my name, they'll never be able to find me. I'll just blend in with all the other Keegan Garrity. So There's so many of you. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Alright. Nolan, did you wanna give us a report?
I'll say thanks to us giving a raise to the planning commission.
I'll say thanks to us giving a raise to the planning commission.
It's well deserved, but way later. I don't think it's done yet. Late.
It's well deserved, but way later. I don't think it's done yet. Late.
So how many years ago was it when you were on there? Lots of thought on that. It's it's been holding a public hearing for me. Yeah. Public hearing is. Scheduling.
So how many years ago was it when you were on there? Lots of thought on that. It's it's been holding a public hearing for me. Yeah. Public hearing is. Scheduling.
In process. And I'm going. Alright. I have nothing more to say. Yeah. Strong strong-arm, you know. Yeah. Okay. Okay. He's preemptive from me. He's
In process. And I'm going. Alright. I have nothing more to say. Yeah. Strong strong-arm, you know. Yeah. Okay. Okay. He's preemptive from me. He's
The town celebrations are the boy there in kickoff for the summer Yep. And with the health days and then black and white days up there is going strong. The weather has created a lot of wonderful, wonderful turnout for a lot of people. When when you we are there, it we are very visible. And when we're not there, we are missed. I've heard that. So Okay.
The town celebrations are the boy there in kickoff for the summer Yep. And with the health days and then black and white days up there is going strong. The weather has created a lot of wonderful, wonderful turnout for a lot of people. When when you we are there, it we are very visible. And when we're not there, we are missed. I've heard that. So Okay.
Mark. I think we've had 12 o and p meetings since our last council meeting.
Mark. I think we've had 12 o and p meetings since our last council meeting.
We have one tomorrow, and then we have one Friday. Now, we've had several because we're, working through all the discussion about the airport. As George mentioned earlier, that project is ongoing, and we will be meeting again tomorrow. At 08:30. At 08:30. We couldn't 08:00. It was supposed to be 08:00. My fault for not getting it to Andrew in time to get it so that we could say 08:00. I was sprinting into the building to hand out the notices in time. I I said they were gonna bring donuts or bagels. I don't remember. Yeah. Somebody did say that too. It wasn't me. Notice. But is that gonna work? Because you mentioned you have another meeting tomorrow at eight. 08:30. So 08:30 might be better for the executive anyway.
We have one tomorrow, and then we have one Friday. Now, we've had several because we're, working through all the discussion about the airport. As George mentioned earlier, that project is ongoing, and we will be meeting again tomorrow. At 08:30. At 08:30. We couldn't 08:00. It was supposed to be 08:00. My fault for not getting it to Andrew in time to get it so that we could say 08:00. I was sprinting into the building to hand out the notices in time. I I said they were gonna bring donuts or bagels. I don't remember. Yeah. Somebody did say that too. It wasn't me. Notice. But is that gonna work? Because you mentioned you have another meeting tomorrow at eight. 08:30. So 08:30 might be better for the executive anyway.
We have It is noticed as at 08:30. Smithfield Gravel Pit. And then the clock, which is greater than the other than the other one. Correct. And you want me there to So
We have It is noticed as at 08:30. Smithfield Gravel Pit. And then the clock, which is greater than the other than the other one. Correct. And you want me there to So
a a fortunate oversight on my part has made it so that the executive can attend both meetings.
a a fortunate oversight on my part has made it so that the executive can attend both meetings.
I I I will just give a update on, for the benefit group. Craig Carlson, Logan City's attorney, emailed me during this meeting saying, hey. I've been out of town. I just got back. So he hasn't had a chance. I I did make some changes to the the portions related to Logan City and utilities, so I I can present those. I haven't had a chance to even discuss it with you. We just put it off. Should we put that off then? I think without his review, it would be less productive.
I I I will just give a update on, for the benefit group. Craig Carlson, Logan City's attorney, emailed me during this meeting saying, hey. I've been out of town. I just got back. So he hasn't had a chance. I I did make some changes to the the portions related to Logan City and utilities, so I I can present those. I haven't had a chance to even discuss it with you. We just put it off. Should we put that off then? I think without his review, it would be less productive.
That that was part of the reason why we were wanting to get it done last week. So we had time to do that before the executive was out of town. It's been
That that was part of the reason why we were wanting to get it done last week. So we had time to do that before the executive was out of town. It's been
not gonna be there for our regular OMP meeting. So next week for the training. So we'll put it out to the next week. But I I can have those discussions with Craig in the meantime. K.
not gonna be there for our regular OMP meeting. So next week for the training. So we'll put it out to the next week. But I I can have those discussions with Craig in the meantime. K.
I have Timeline is up to you too, I believe. So on the OMP thing, but
I have Timeline is up to you too, I believe. So on the OMP thing, but
This is the matter that keeps dragging across my desk. This is our America two fifty committee. They've been trying to come up with an idea for us to do something with our employees. This is the coin that the bank, Cache Valley Bank, makes. And I showed them this and they thought they asked me if they could do something similar. And so I went over to Joe Needham, and you can take the bank name off of it. I do. You can't create a new
This is the matter that keeps dragging across my desk. This is our America two fifty committee. They've been trying to come up with an idea for us to do something with our employees. This is the coin that the bank, Cache Valley Bank, makes. And I showed them this and they thought they asked me if they could do something similar. And so I went over to Joe Needham, and you can take the bank name off of it. I do. You can't create a new
New coin, but you can put America $2.50 on it and then say compliments of Cache County. Those just changing the writing on it is is a small matter and can be done quickly. They can issue those to us for $4 a piece. If we want to get one for each of our county employees, that was that was the proposal from the America two fifty committee that I'm relating to you. That'll be about $1,700. 2,000.
New coin, but you can put America $2.50 on it and then say compliments of Cache County. Those just changing the writing on it is is a small matter and can be done quickly. They can issue those to us for $4 a piece. If we want to get one for each of our county employees, that was that was the proposal from the America two fifty committee that I'm relating to you. That'll be about $1,700. 2,000.
Four times two 500 employees. I thought we had four fifty.
Four times two 500 employees. I thought we had four fifty.
Something like that. They they definitely have something up Yeah. I I don't I'm not too worried about the money. I think we've got a couple of bins. The question is whether you want to do something. I think that would be really nice. Wonderful. Yep. I like that.
Something like that. They they definitely have something up Yeah. I I don't I'm not too worried about the money. I think we've got a couple of bins. The question is whether you want to do something. I think that would be really nice. Wonderful. Yep. I like that.
Alright. I brought three of them. If you each want one, I'll go get you. No. This is a intended to replace your medallion for the seven I want a wear one that I can wear on my lapel. But just for your information, I did ask, and they can put a pin on it so it can be pinned on a blazer or something for $1 more.
Alright. I brought three of them. If you each want one, I'll go get you. No. This is a intended to replace your medallion for the seven I want a wear one that I can wear on my lapel. But just for your information, I did ask, and they can put a pin on it so it can be pinned on a blazer or something for $1 more.
I don't know if it that's kinda big. I don't know if anybody would want to wear them. I just want to report that Catherine and I and Dave met with us this week. We do meet with Kurt every Monday morning at 09:00. We've had some really productive, TEDS TEDS meetings. I've been yelled at before. But, if anybody wants to if you have something you want us to bring up, please let us know. And if you want to join us, we can always have a third person join us. And last time, we specifically brought Dave, but let me know. Mark and I were the CMPO meeting. They're talking about some of the things that'll come to us as cog cog projects. So it was good to be there. I've had several meetings with the health department, their finance committee, their audit, all of that. They went to a cog meeting. I Been to a lot of meetings. Anyway, it's been great. Let's let's have a motion to adjourn. So moved.
I don't know if it that's kinda big. I don't know if anybody would want to wear them. I just want to report that Catherine and I and Dave met with us this week. We do meet with Kurt every Monday morning at 09:00. We've had some really productive, TEDS TEDS meetings. I've been yelled at before. But, if anybody wants to if you have something you want us to bring up, please let us know. And if you want to join us, we can always have a third person join us. And last time, we specifically brought Dave, but let me know. Mark and I were the CMPO meeting. They're talking about some of the things that'll come to us as cog cog projects. So it was good to be there. I've had several meetings with the health department, their finance committee, their audit, all of that. They went to a cog meeting. I Been to a lot of meetings. Anyway, it's been great. Let's let's have a motion to adjourn. So moved.
It came with that last thing that was signed. Oh, well, yeah. I'll keep it. Yeah. It's got the bank's name on it. So I don't know where it came from. I don't know where it came from.
It came with that last thing that was signed. Oh, well, yeah. I'll keep it. Yeah. It's got the bank's name on it. So I don't know where it came from. I don't know where it came from.