Cache County Council Regular Meeting – 07-14-2026

- The council approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes, then received updates from the County Executive on several interlocal agreements and ongoing county issues, including Powder Mountain-related agreements, fire board discussions, and a legal opinion on the Nixon Gravel Pit that may be discussed in executive session. - The Bear River Health Department revised interlocal agreement was presented with several substantive updates, including clearer state-code references, added ex officio seats, and language allowing needed contract changes without returning to each governing body. The council later suspended the rules and unanimously approved Resolution 2026-22 adopting the redrafted agreement. - Craig McAllister presented the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) and PILT funding allocations and recommended moving the county’s 8% Title 2 allocation to Title 1 because Title 2 funds are not being used locally. The council agreed and voted to reallocate that 8% to Title 1 while keeping Title 3 at 7% for search and rescue. - The council scheduled a public hearing for July 28 on Resolution 2026-24, the budget opening and amendment for 2026. Staff explained that the originally noticed budget amendment had become moot after a later Appropriations Committee meeting, so the council was advised not to pass the earlier version and instead wait for the updated hearing. - A public commenter from Utah State, Richie Call, arrived intending to speak on the budget amendment, but the council clarified that the noticed item for this meeting did not include his subject matter. He was invited to return for the July 28 hearing when the relevant budget items will be considered. - Andrew presented Resolution 2026-25 to create a Cache County Regional Recreation Center Feasibility Study Committee to guide VCBO’s ongoing recreation study. The council discussed that the committee is only advisory and investigative, not a decision-making body, and approved the resolution with one dissenting vote. - The council tabled Resolution 2026-06 for up to 90 days, indicating that more issues need to be resolved before it returns for consideration. The discussion suggested the item should not be forgotten, but deferred until additional clarity is available. - In council member reports, Mark said the state outdoor recreation grant application window opens July 15 and closes September 15, with possible county and regional projects to be discussed further. Nolan proposed a workshop on short-term rentals and subdivision policy to help planning and zoning align with council priorities. - Keegan reported that elected officials are being removed from the Economic Opportunity Advisory Board, which will require new appointments, and noted that the audit committee met and the audit will be presented to the full council soon. He also flagged upcoming appointments for the airport authority, economic opportunity board, and the new recreation committee. - The mayor reported that the county is working through budget-opening confusion and reminded members to complete the required BOE training to stay in compliance. She also noted progress on criminal justice and health department coordination, including hiring a caseworker to support warm handoffs for people leaving the justice system.