Cache County Council Regular Meeting – 05-26-2026

- The council approved the amended agenda and accepted the May 12 workshop and regular meeting minutes. - Bear River Health Department staff presented the annual report, highlighting stable or improving public health indicators, including increased WIC services, strong behavioral health outcomes, and major gains in tobacco compliance and suicide prevention training. - The council approved the substance use and mental health area plan, supporting the transition to an integrated Bear River Behavioral Health model that combines mental health and substance use services under one roof starting July 1. - Staff explained the new receiving center concept, which is expected to open July 1 in Cache County to provide short-term crisis stabilization and reduce unnecessary jail or hospital use; council members praised the regional collaboration and new behavioral health name. - The council scheduled public hearings for June 9, 2026, on Ordinances 2026-30 and 2026-31 and Resolution 2026-17. - After a public hearing, the council amended and approved Ordinance 2026-28, setting planning commission per diem at $100 per meeting instead of the proposed $70. Members said the increase better reflects the time, travel, and preparation required. - The council approved two open space applications from the Cache Open Space Advisory Committee to move to round two: the Polson Family Valley View Farm project and the Hat Jay Ranch project. Both were described as high-scoring gateway parcels with strong agricultural, scenic, and historic value. - The council approved Resolution 2026-18, updating the county cell phone and stipend policy to make it more general, preserve current stipend levels for now, and clarify that work-related records on personal devices may be subject to records requests. - The council continued discussion of the resort recreation ordinance tied to Powder Mountain after concerns about removing development agreement language and unclear parcel legality language. Staff said they will revise the draft for clarity and bring it back next meeting. - During council reports and discussion, members raised concerns about worsening water conditions, the need to revisit solar and subdivision code updates, and the lack of county rules for Airbnb-style short-term rentals. The mayor also asked for ideas to make the county’s July 4 parade entry more special and inclusive of county employees.