Beaver public meetings in 2021

County Commission

The Beaver County Commission held regular meetings throughout 2021, handling routine business and a range of decisions. The most significant action was the adoption of the 2022 operating budget of $24,986,463.90. The Commission also made numerous appointments, approved contracts, and passed ordinances on topics like asbestos disposal and large assemblies.

• Adopted 2022 operating budget of $24,986,463.90 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-01 banning asbestos dumping from outside the county (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-08 amending the Large Assemblies permit (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-10 amending guest house square footage limits (unanimous)
• Awarded Kent's Lake Road project to Jones & DeMille Engineering (unanimous)
• Approved CUP for American Beef Producers LLC (unanimous)
• Approved CUP for Ormat Technologies geothermal exploration (unanimous)
• Approved $2/hr wage increase for Sheriff and Corrections POST-certified officers (unanimous)

County Commission

The Beaver County Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving bills, discussing an Airbnb license, a CAFO ordinance, a FORGE update, an OHV collaboration/contract, and making appointments to fire service district seats. The meeting also includes public hearings to approve the 2022 county budget and to open the 2021 budget for adjustments. A closed session is scheduled for personnel, litigation, and real property matters.

• Public hearing to approve 2022 County budget
• Public hearing to open 2021 County budget for adjustments
• Airbnb License discussion
• CAFO Ordinance discussion
• OHV Collaboration/Contract

The commission unanimously approved the 2022 operating budget of $24,986,463.90 (General Fund $16,632,957.50) via Resolution 2021-16, and amended the 2021 budget via Resolution 2021-15. They also appointed members to two service districts, authorized an OHV collaboration MOU, and approved a letter of support for a walking path extension. Several items, including Airbnb licensing and a CAFO ordinance, were discussed but not decided.

• Approved 2022 operating budget of $24,986,463.90 (unanimous)
• Amended 2021 operating budget via Resolution 2021-15 (unanimous)
• Appointed Gaye Christiansen and Dee Draney to Elk Meadows SSD #6 (2-1, Hollingshead nay)
• Appointed Leslie White and Larry Weaver to Fire District #1 (unanimous)
• Authorized signature on OHV Collaboration MOU for FIG Grant (unanimous)
• Approved county bills (unanimous)
• Adopted amended 2022 commission meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Authorized letter of support for Beaver Canyon walking path extension (unanimous)

County Commission

The Beaver County Commission is holding a regular meeting on December 7, 2021, to discuss and act on several items, including a road name change in Milford, a CAFO ordinance discussion, voting precinct boundaries, and a Forest Service watershed project. They will also consider signing a facility lease renewal, a public defender contract addendum, and an OHV marketing MOU. The agenda includes a closed session for personnel, litigation, and property negotiation matters.

• Consider Milford Road Name Change
• CAFO Ordinance discussion
• Voting Precinct Boundaries
• Consider Signing Renewal of Facility Lease Agreement Log Cabin
• Consider Signing Addendum to the Beaver County Public Defender Contract

The Beaver County Commission unanimously approved renaming Moody Farm Road to Periyar Road, declared a 2015 Chevrolet Impala and a spreader as surplus, and accepted amended precinct boundary maps. Several items were tabled, including an OHV marketing MOU and Airbnb tax discussion.

• Approved county bills (unanimous)
• Approved previous minutes with minor edits (unanimous)
• Declared 2015 Chevrolet Impala and spreader as surplus (unanimous)
• Authorized road name change from Moody Farm Road to Periyar Road (unanimous)
• Accepted amended precinct boundary maps (unanimous)
• Included Planning & Zoning Board members in Christmas gift certificate (unanimous)
• Authorized renewal of Log Cabin facility lease agreement (unanimous)
• Authorized signature on Public Defender Contract amendment (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Commission will review a conditional use permit for an accessory dwelling and discuss amendments to qualifying regulations. The meeting also includes a work session regarding imposed conditions for CUPs and permitted uses.

• Conditional Use Permit: David Jessop, Accessory Dwelling in S26, T28S, R7W (MU District)
• Ordinance 2021-09: Amending Qualifying Regulations 9-5-6-B to include a Designated Area Map
• Work Meeting: Imposed Conditions for CUPs
• Work Meeting: Amending 9-7-2 Permitted Uses

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved a conditional use permit for David Jessop's accessory building, with dust control waived. They also voted to amend the CAFO overlay map to add three beef cattle feedlots, enlarge cattle CAFOs to parcel boundaries, and change the buffer for cattle CAFOs to two miles from incorporated areas, recommending the county commission adopt Ordinance 2021-09. No other substantive decisions were made; the board scheduled public hearings for January on adopting conditions and amending permitted uses.

• Approved CUP for 31x67 ft accessory building for David Jessop (unanimous)
• Approved amending CAFO_Zone 6 Map to add three beef cattle feedlots (unanimous)
• Approved enlarging cattle CAFOs to parcel boundaries (unanimous)
• Approved changing County Code 9-5-6A to two-mile buffer for cattle CAFOs (unanimous)
• Recommended County Commission adopt Ordinance 2021-09 (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for January on imposed conditions ordinance
• Scheduled public hearing for January on amending 9-7-2 Permitted Uses

County Commission

The Beaver County Commission is holding a regular meeting to discuss the 2022 budget, approve bills, and consider old business items such as business licenses for Airbnbs and the public defender budget. The meeting also includes a closed session for discussing an individual's character or competence, litigation strategy, and real property negotiation.

• 2022 Budget Discussions (10:10-11:15 AM and 1:05-1:35 PM)
• Approve Bills
• Business License for Airbnb's (old business)
• Public Defender Budget (old business)
• Closed session for personnel, litigation, and real property negotiation

The commission held a work meeting to plan the 2022 operating budget in detail. They approved county bills, authorized signatures on indigent defense and RMA agreements with FORGE and Smithfield, and decided to continue with the current public defender at an increased rate. A closed session was held for legal and personnel matters.

• Approved County Bills (unanimous)
• Discussed and planned 2022 Operating Budget
• Entered closed session for legal/personnel discussion (unanimous)
• Authorized signature on Indigent Capital Defense fund (unanimous)
• Decided to continue current public defender at increased rate
• Authorized signature on RMA with FORGE (unanimous)
• Authorized signature on RMA with Smithfield (unanimous)

County Commission

The Beaver County Commission is holding a regular meeting to consider several administrative and financial items, including an ordinance on guest houses, budget discussions, personnel policy amendments, and a public hearing to open the 2021 budget. The agenda also includes a closed session for discussing personnel, litigation, and real property negotiations.

• Consider signing Ordinance 2021-10 adopting 9-13-25: Guest House to replace 9-13-4-B
• Consider signing Resolution 2021-10 amending purchasing policy in Appendix D
• Public hearing to open 2021 budget
• Consider request for low income tax abatement for parcel 01-0094-0016
• Ratify new county employee hires

The Beaver County Commission unanimously adopted Ordinance 2021-10, amending the definition of secondary dwelling square footage limitations, with a maximum of 5,000 sq. ft. in A-5 districts and no limit in A-10, A-20, A20FM, and MU-20 districts. The commission also unanimously approved a $10,006.08 tax refund to Key Bank, a $3,500 assessment report for the Old Hospital, and a fee schedule for Minersville Lake cabins ($65/night small, $130/night large). The 2021 Operating Budget was amended and Resolution 2021-13 adopted unanimously.

• Adopted amended Ordinance 2021-10 on guest house square footage (unanimous)
• Approved $10,006.08 tax refund to Key Bank (unanimous)
• Accepted $3,500 bid for Old Hospital assessment report (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-13 amending 2021 Operating Budget (unanimous)
• Authorized Minersville Lake cabin fees: $65/nt small, $130/nt large (unanimous)
• Amended purchasing policy: no bid under $5,000-$30,000 needs public notice (unanimous)
• Amended Fringe Benefit Section IX sec A, Resolution 2021-14 (unanimous)
• Tabled ArchiveSocial subscription request (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Beaver County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to receive comments on two proposed ordinances: one amending qualifying regulations to include a Designated Area Map, and another adopting new supplementary regulations for guest houses. The meeting is scheduled for October 19, 2021, at 6:30 pm at the Beaver County Administration Building.

• Ordinance 2021-09: Amending Qualifying Regulations 9-5-6-B to include a Designated Area Map
• Ordinance 2021-10: Adopting Supplementary and Qualifying Regulations 9-13-25: Guest House, replacing 9-13-4-B: Every Dwelling on a Lot
• Public hearing for comments on both ordinances

Planning & Zoning Board

The Beaver County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two ordinance amendments: one adding a Designated Area Map to qualifying regulations, and another adopting a new Guest House section to replace the current 'Every Dwelling on a Lot' rule. After the hearings, the commission will hold a work meeting to discuss imposed conditions for conditional use permits (CUPs). The meeting also includes approval of the previous month's minutes.

• Public hearing: Ordinance 2021-09 amending qualifying regulations 9-5-6-B to include a Designated Area Map
• Public hearing: Ordinance 2021-10 adopting 9-13-25 (Guest House) to replace 9-13-4-B (Every Dwelling on a Lot)
• Work meeting: discussion of imposed conditions for conditional use permits (CUPs)
• Approval of September 28, 2021 minutes

The Planning & Zoning Commission held a public hearing on Ordinance 2021-09, which would amend qualifying regulations to include a Designated Area Map for CAFOs, but tabled the item for further discussion until the November meeting. The board also recommended the county commission adopt Ordinance 2021-10, a new Guest House ordinance, with a 5,000 sq. ft. maximum size limit in certain districts, passing 4-2.

• Tabled CAFO Designated Area Map ordinance (Ordinance 2021-09) for further discussion
• Recommended adoption of Guest House ordinance (Ordinance 2021-10) with 5,000 sq. ft. limit (4-2)
• Approved minutes from September 28, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Opened and closed public hearings for both ordinances (unanimous)

County Commission

The Beaver County Commission holds a regular meeting with a full day of pre-budget discussions for multiple county departments (Sheriff's Office, Jail, Maintenance, Parks, Building, Extension, Treasurer, Victims Advocate, COA, Economic Development, Commission). They will also consider signing a conditional use permit for Aspen Crest Premier Subdivision, a GTU contract, a Beaver City Housing Authority request, and Resolution #2021-12 supporting a broadband grant. A closed session is scheduled for personnel, litigation strategy, and real property negotiation.

• Pre-budget discussions for Sheriff's Office, Jail, Maintenance, Parks, Building Dept., Extension Office, Treasurer, Victims Advocate, COA, Economic Development, Commission
• Consider signing CUP for Aspen Crest Premier Subdivision
• Consider signing GTU Contract
• Consider Beaver City Housing Authority Request
• Consider signing Resolution #2021-12 (Broadband Grant Support)

The Beaver County Commission approved $100,000 for the Beaver City Housing Authority to cover construction cost increases, denied a tax reduction request, and approved several contracts and resolutions. The meeting also included pre-budget discussions for multiple departments and a decision not to pursue a digital museum.

• Approved $100,000 for Beaver City Housing Authority cost gap (unanimous)
• Denied tax reduction request for non-buildable property (unanimous)
• Approved Aspen Crest Premier subdivision plat (unanimous)
• Authorized Good Things Utah contract (unanimous)
• Authorized Utah DWR contract renewal (unanimous)
• Authorized snow removal contract renewal with Adrienne Jones (unanimous)
• Authorized Resolution 2021-12 for broadband grant support (unanimous)
• Declared six-seater golf cart surplus with $1,000 opening bid (unanimous)

County Commission

The Beaver County Commission holds a regular meeting to approve bills and minutes, discuss pre-budget requests from tourism, courts, fair, aging, and roads, and consider signing interlocal agreements for the Milford Solar Phase II project as the Redevelopment Agency. A closed session is scheduled for personnel, litigation, and real property negotiation. The meeting also includes a site visit to the Old Hospital and discussion of 4H Stock Show participants.

• Approve bills and minutes
• Closed session for personnel, litigation, real property negotiation
• Pre-budget discussions: Tourism, Beaver Court, Minersville Court, Milford Court, Fair, Council on Aging, Roads
• Consider signing Interlocal Agreements for Milford Solar Phase II (as RDA)
• 4H Stock Show participants discussion

The Beaver County Commission approved a $750 donation to each of two Festival of Trees open houses, one on the west side and one on the east side of the county. The commission also approved a low-income tax abatement application for parcel 5-2-38, accepted a $5,500 bid from Kesler Construction for a breakroom modification, and authorized a $2,000 payment to the Public Lands Council of Utah. Several pre-budget discussions were held with department heads, and the Council on Aging budget item was tabled.

• Approved $750 donation to each Festival of Trees open house (unanimous)
• Authorized low income tax abatement application for parcel 5-2-38 (unanimous)
• Accepted Kesler Construction bid of $5,500 for breakroom modification (unanimous)
• Authorized signature on Interlocal Agreements for Milford Solar Phase II (2-0, Pearson abstained)
• Authorized $2,000 payment to Public Lands Council of Utah (unanimous)
• Authorized payment to B.I.G. Chamber (unanimous)
• Authorized payment to Channel 4 Good Things Utah from ARPA funds (unanimous)
• Tabled pre-budget Council on Aging item

Planning & Zoning Board

The Beaver County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, consider final plat approval for the Aspen Crest Premier Subdivision, and discuss new state laws on CAFOs, secondary dwelling regulations, and a road maintenance ordinance.

• Final plat approval for Aspen Crest Premier Subdivision in Sec. 36, T28S, R5W (PUD District)
• Discussion of new state laws regarding CAFOs (Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations)
• Review of secondary dwelling size/location ordinance (9-13-4)
• Ordinance for road maintenance agreement and closure plan

The board unanimously approved the final plat for the Aspen Crest Premier Subdivision, with the condition that the developer obtain a security bond or complete road paving before final approval from the County Commission. The board also discussed, but did not decide on, updates to CAFO regulations, guest house size/location rules, and a list of conditions for conditional use permits, scheduling public hearings for October 2021 and January 2022.

• Approved Aspen Crest Premier Subdivision final plat (unanimous)
• Approved August 17, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing on CAFO designated area maps for October 2021
• Scheduled public hearing on guest house size/location recommendations for October 2021
• Scheduled public hearing on conditional use permit conditions for January 2022

County Commission

The Beaver County Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve bills, review the Kimball & Roberts audit report, hear a presentation from the Beaver Twin M and the BIG Chamber of Commerce, and consider signing a resolution for a UCIP meeting and a Co-op Grant MOU. The afternoon is dedicated to pre-budget discussions with the Recorder, Assessor, GIS, Attorney's Office, Clerk's Office, and Human Resources. Old business includes gravel pit progress, HR office space, and commission corner, with a possible closed session for personnel, litigation, or property negotiation.

• Approve Bills
• Kimball & Roberts Audit Report
• Consider Signing Resolution for UCIP meeting
• Consider Signing Co-op Grant MOU
• Pre-Budget discussions for Recorder, Assessor, GIS, Attorney's Office, Clerk's Office, Human Resources

The Beaver County Commission unanimously approved County Bills, accepted the Kimball & Roberts audit report, and authorized signatures on a UCIP resolution, Co-Op Grant MOUs totaling $200,790 for Rambler marketing, and a letter to the County Seat. Conservation districts requested $3,000 per district, which the Commission indicated was doable, and a B.I.G. Chamber of Commerce proposal for a 5-year, $10,000 commitment was presented but not voted on. Several pre-budget discussions were held, and the HR office space relocation was tabled.

• Approved County Bills unanimously
• Accepted Kimball & Roberts audit report unanimously
• Appointed Comm. Mark Whitney as UCIP representative, Comm. Tammy Pearson as alternate
• Authorized signature on Co-Op Grant MOUs for $47,280 and $153,510
• Authorized signature on exit letter to County Seat
• Tabled HR office space relocation for further research
• Discussed but did not vote on $3,000/district conservation contribution request
• Discussed but did not vote on B.I.G. Chamber 5-year, $10,000 commitment request

County Commission

The Beaver County Commission will hold a regular meeting on September 7, 2021, starting with a flag ceremony for the 20th anniversary of 9/11. The agenda includes approving bills and minutes, considering a conditional use permit (CUP) for Ormat Technologies, signing a FIG grant agreement, and discussing ARPA funding. A closed session is scheduled for personnel, litigation, and real property matters. The meeting also includes several discussion items such as a gravel pit progress, HR office space, and the 2022 budget.

• Consider signing CUP for Ormat Technologies
• Consider signing FIG Grant Agreement
• Abatements & Tax Liens for Elk Meadows
• ARPA Funding discussion
• Minersville Town EWP Damage Assessments

The commission unanimously approved a conditional use permit for Ormat Technologies to drill 3-4 geothermal wells near Milford over four years, with additional stipulations. They also accepted the low-income property tax abatement list and Elk Meadows tax liens, and approved the FIG grant for the High Desert Trail. The commission decided to apply for NRCS funding for Minersville flood control repairs and to use ARPA funds for housing to address the officer shortage.

• Approved CUP for Ormat geothermal drilling near Milford (unanimous)
• Accepted low-income property tax abatements and Elk Meadows tax liens (unanimous)
• Authorized signature on FIG grant for High Desert Trail (unanimous)
• Decided to apply for NRCS funding for Minersville flood control repairs
• Decided to use ARPA funds for housing to address officer shortage
• Approved county bills (unanimous)
• Approved previous minutes with edits (unanimous)
• Tabled old courthouse property item

Planning & Zoning Board

The Beaver County Planning & Zoning Commission voted 5-1 to recommend approval of a conditional use permit for Ormat Nevada's Bailey Mountain Geothermal Exploration Project, which includes drilling and testing up to 20 wells on about 1,890 acres of BLM land near Milford. The board also discussed but tabled items on CAFO regulations under Senate Bill 130 and a draft guest house ordinance revision. The meeting was procedural in part, with minutes approved unanimously and a date change for the September meeting.

• Approved minutes from June 15, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of CUP for Ormat Nevada geothermal drilling and testing (5-1)
• Tabled discussion on CAFO regulations under Senate Bill 130
• Tabled draft guest house ordinance revision
• Rescheduled September P&Z meeting to September 28, 2021

County Commission

The Beaver County Commission approved county bills, ratified new hires and transfers in the Attorney's Office, accepted a $1,000 bid for bucking chutes, declared a stove and air compressor as surplus, and approved a $1,000 donation to the 4H Booster Club. The commission also decided to draft a letter declining a public defender grant, place signage at county gravel pits, and lower the price of a surplus Ford pick-up to $2,500. No votes were recorded for the bucking chutes bid or the surplus pick-up price.

• Approved county bills (unanimous)
• Ratified Attorney's Office hires/transfers (unanimous)
• Accepted $1,000 bid from Bar-F Ranch Inc. for bucking chutes
• Declared stove and air compressor as surplus (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 donation to Beaver County 4H Booster Club (unanimous)
• Decided to draft letter declining public defender grant
• Decided to place 'Property of Beaver County' signage at gravel pits
• Lowered surplus Ford pick-up price to $2,500

County Commission

The Beaver County Commission is holding a regular meeting with routine approvals of bills and minutes, followed by new business items including an outdoor recreation grant, a law enforcement update, and planning for a September 11 National Day of Service. A public hearing is scheduled to accept comments on declaring real property surplus and offering it for sale, and a closed session is planned for personnel, litigation, and property negotiation matters. The commission will also ratify a county employee hire and may discuss an ordinance on large assemblies.

• Public hearing on declaring real property surplus and offering it for sale
• Outdoor Rec Grant Phase III
• Law Enforcement Update
• Ordinance 2021-08 Large Assemblies
• Ratify hire of county employee

The Beaver County Commission declared a state of emergency for areas affected by recent storms and flooding, aiming to secure FEMA assistance for flood control. The commission also approved a $20,000 grant for the Outdoor Rec Trail Phase III project, authorized a two-year gas price hedging agreement with Summit Energy, and ratified several new hires. All votes were unanimous.

• Declared state of emergency for flood-affected areas (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 for Outdoor Rec Trail Phase III grant (unanimous)
• Authorized 2-year gas hedging agreement with Summit Energy at $4.68 BTU (unanimous)
• Approved $200 for water for community clean-up volunteers (unanimous)
• Passed Resolution 2021-09 opposing BLM Director nomination (unanimous)
• Ratified hiring of Heidi Eyre, Derek Pace, Bronson Anderson, and Cherristy Pectol (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-08 Large Assemblies 3-4-3 (unanimous)
• Authorized campsites for new hires at Minersville Lake Park at $75/week (unanimous)

County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work meeting to discuss several administrative and financial matters. Key discussions include tax increment agreements for Milford Solar II and the Miss Beaver County Pageant budget.

• Tax Increment Participation Agreement for Milford Solar II
• Miss Beaver County Pageant(s) budget
• Amended Plat of Lot 53 West Village Unit #1
• Budget Request Item for Wildland Fire Warden
• Eagle Scout Project at Minersville Lake Campground

The Beaver County Commission approved a Tax Increment Participation Agreement with Longroad Energy for the Milford Solar II project, and authorized the signature on the agreement. The commission also approved several other items, including an Eagle Scout project to paint picnic tables at Minersville Lake, a $2 wage increase for all Corrections and Sheriff POST Certified Officers, and a digital bulletin board for the Admin Building. The commission took no position on a Public Defender grant request and discussed but did not vote on a fair budget increase.

• Approved County Bills unanimously.
• Took no position on the Indigent Defense Grant/Public Defender request.
• Authorized Eagle Scout project to paint picnic tables at Minersville Lake.
• Approved Tax Increment Participation Agreement with Longroad Energy for Milford Solar II.
• Authorized purchase of a TV for the Admin Building lobby as a digital bulletin board.
• Declared old bucking chutes as surplus.
• Approved motion to leave vote on Special Service District governance to individual commissioners.
• Approved $2 wage increase for Corrections and Sheriff POST Certified Officers.

County Commission

The Beaver County Commission is holding a regular meeting to consider signing two ordinances (one on revoking conditional use permits, another on permits for large public assemblies), a conditional use permit for a ground-mount solar array, a bailiff contract, a land lease, a grant for Minersville Lake, and a proposed participation agreement for Milford Solar II. The agenda also includes routine items like approving bills and minutes, plus discussion items on property tax refunds, the courthouse museum, and various administrative matters.

• Ordinance 2021-07 amending §9-17-12: Revocation of Conditional Use Permit
• Ordinance 2021-08 amending §3-4-3: Permit for Large Public Assemblies
• CUP for Yardley Leasing, LLC ground-mount solar array
• Bailiff contract signing
• RRI Grant for Minersville Lake

The Beaver County Commission unanimously approved Ordinance 2021-08 (amending large assembly permits), Ordinance 2021-07 (revoking conditional use permits after one year of inactivity), a conditional use permit for a ground-mount solar array for Yardley Leasing LLC, a $305.43 DMV registration refund to North Creek Land and Cattle, a $594.50 property tax refund to Hal Warner & Jennette Miles Fordham Trustees, and the 2021-2022 Bailiff Contract. They also waived the rental fee for a Swing/Jazz Band event at the Fairgrounds, reduced the opening bid on a surplus Ford Ranger to $6,500, and authorized a 90-day vacation payout for Sheriff/Corrections employees with 160-240 accrued hours. The commission entered closed session for personnel and legal matters, and tabled a proposed participation agreement for Milford Solar II pending additional closure language.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-08 amending large assembly permit (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-07 on conditional use permit revocation (unanimous)
• Authorized conditional use permit for Yardley Leasing solar array with reclamation clause (unanimous)
• Approved $305.43 DMV registration refund to North Creek Land and Cattle (unanimous)
• Approved $594.50 property tax refund to Fordham Trustees (unanimous)
• Authorized signature on 2021-2022 Bailiff Contract (unanimous)
• Waived rental fee for Swing/Jazz Band event at Fairgrounds (unanimous)
• Reduced surplus Ford Ranger opening bid to $6,500 (consensus)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Beaver County Planning & Zoning Commission is holding a public hearing on June 15, 2021, to hear comments on Ordinance 2021-07, which proposes changes to the rules for revoking conditional use permits. The meeting is open to the public, and details are available at the county clerk's office.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2021-07: Proposed changes to 9-17-12 Revocation of Conditional Use Permit
• Meeting at Beaver County Administration Building, 105 East Center St., Beaver, UT
• Contact Zoning Administrator Kyle Blackner at 435-438-6483

Planning & Zoning Board

The Beaver County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 2021-07, which amends the revocation process for conditional use permits. They will also review a conditional use permit for a ground-mount solar array, a secondary dwelling dimension request, and a preliminary plan for Aspen Crest Premier, followed by a work meeting on subdivisions.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2021-07 amending 9-17-12: Revocation of Conditional Use Permit
• CUP for Yardley Leasing, LLC: ground-mount solar array for existing well in S19, T28S, R10W (Agricultural 20fm District)
• Secondary Dwelling Dimension Request by Aaron & Robyn Shoaf in S36, T28S, R7W (Agricultural District)
• Aspen Crest Premier preliminary plan approval
• Work meeting on subdivisions

The Beaver County Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of Ordinance 2021-07 to amend the revocation process for conditional use permits, and recommended approval of a conditional use permit for a solar array. They also approved a secondary dwelling square footage request and the preliminary plan for the Aspen Crest Premier Subdivision. All decisions were unanimous or passed with the required votes.

• Approved minutes from May 18, 2021 meeting unanimously.
• Recommended county commission adopt Ordinance 2021-07 (amending 9-17-12) with addition to draft #3, unanimously.
• Recommended county commission approve a conditional use permit for RS Energy's 356kw solar array (870 panels, 40,000 sq ft) with conditions from 2020-06 permit, passed 3-0 (Yardley abstained).
• Approved additional square footage for the Shoafs' secondary dwelling, unanimously.
• Approved preliminary plan for Aspen Crest Premier Subdivision (4 lots in PUD District), unanimously.
• Adjourned meeting at 7:56 p.m., unanimously.

County Commission

The Beaver County Commission is holding a regular public meeting to handle routine administrative business, including approving bills, ratifying new county employees, and discussing tourism updates. The agenda also includes several discussion items such as the county general plan, a Minersville Reservoir update, and old business like large event policies and a UDOT parcel.

• Approve bills
• Consider signing Outdoor Recreation Grant Phase III
• County General Plan discussion
• Minersville Reservoir update
• Ratify new county employees

The Beaver County Commission approved county bills, authorized the Outdoor Recreation Grant Phase III for the bike trail, and approved the HUD-1 closing documents for the UDOT property. They also awarded a proximity card bid to Alarmlock, ratified multiple new county employees, declared surplus items, and authorized a $1,000 sponsorship for the Great Basin Water Network. The commission discussed updating the General Plan and amending the Large Event Ordinance, with follow-up planned.

• Approved county bills (unanimous)
• Authorized signature on Outdoor Recreation Grant Phase III (unanimous)
• Authorized signature on HUD-1 closing documents for UDOT property (unanimous)
• Awarded proximity card bid to Alarmlock (unanimous)
• Ratified hiring of 16 new county employees
• Declared GPS equipment, camera, and Ford Ranger as surplus (unanimous)
• Authorized $1,000 sponsorship for Great Basin Water Network (unanimous)
• Decided to amend Large Event Ordinance and present at next meeting

County Commission

The Beaver County Commission will hold a regular meeting on June 1, 2021, at the Old Courthouse Museum. They will approve bills and minutes, ratify the May tax sale, open bids for proximity cards, consider a FIG Grant agreement, and meet the new BLM district manager. In the afternoon, they will convene as the Redevelopment Agency to consider four resolutions for Milford Solar Phase II, then reconvene to sign a related interlocal agreement, discuss a closed session, and consider a resolution revising the county's fringe benefits policy.

• Ratify May Tax Sale
• Open bids for proximity cards
• Consider signing FIG Grant Agreement
• Approve 4 resolutions for Milford Solar Phase II (interlocal agreements with county, school district, health care district, fire district)
• Resolution 2021-03 revising County Policies and Procedures Manual Section IX-Fringe Benefits

The Beaver County Commission approved county bills, ratified the May tax sale, authorized a FIG grant application, and signed multiple interlocal agreements. They tabled proximity card bids for further vetting and tabled a tourism vendor decision. The commission also entered closed session and approved a personnel policy amendment.

• Approved county bills (unanimous)
• Approved previous minutes with minor edits (unanimous)
• Ratified May tax sale properties and deed recording (unanimous)
• Tabled proximity card bids for vetting (unanimous)
• Authorized electronic signature on FIG Grant Acceptance Agreement (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-04, interlocal agreement with Beaver County (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-05, interlocal agreement with School District (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-06, interlocal agreement with Milford Area Health Care (unanimous)

Beaver County Community Development and Renewal Agency

The Beaver County Commission will hold a regular meeting on June 1, 2021, at the Old Courthouse Museum. They will approve bills and minutes, ratify the May tax sale, open bids for proximity cards, and consider signing a FIG Grant Agreement. In the afternoon, they will convene as the Beaver County Redevelopment Agency to consider four resolutions and agreements for Milford Solar Phase II, then reconvene to consider a related interlocal agreement and a resolution revising the county's fringe benefits policy. A closed session is scheduled for personnel, litigation, and real property negotiation.

• Ratify May Tax Sale
• Open bids for proximity cards
• Consider signing FIG Grant Agreement
• Approve 4 resolutions and agreements for Milford Solar Phase II (Resolutions 2021-04 through 2021-07)
• Consider Resolution 2021-03 revising county fringe benefits policy

Travel Council

The Beaver County Travel Council is meeting to review the budget and discuss tourism-related projects, including Eagle Point and Vistaworks. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no votes or public hearings listed.

• Budget overview
• Eagle Point discussion
• Vistaworks discussion

Planning & Zoning Board

The Beaver County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting on May 18, 2021. They will consider two conditional use permits (CUP) for Bowman Asset Management, LLC related to Puffer Lake Recreation & Open Space and a temporary crusher, both in a PUD District. They will also review secondary dwelling dimension requests from Geoffrey & Michelle Ruble and James & Heather Harper. The meeting includes a work session on revoking a conditional use permit (case 9-17-12).

• CUP- Bowman Asset Management, LLC- Puffer Lake Recreation & Open Space in S36, T28S, R5W in a PUD District
• CUP- Bowman Asset Management, LLC- Temporary Crusher in S36, T28S, R5W in a PUD District
• Secondary Dwelling Dimension Request- Geoffrey & Michelle Ruble in S36, T28S, R5W in a PUD District
• Secondary Dwelling Dimension Request- James & Heather Harper in S36, T28S, R5W in a PUD District
• Work Meeting: 9-17-12 Revocation of Conditional Use Permit

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a conditional use permit for recreational campsites and outdoor activities on a 73-acre parcel near Puffer Lake, with a condition requiring restroom facilities. They also approved a temporary crusher permit for rock crushing along State Highway 153. Two requests for additional square footage for secondary dwellings in the Aspen Crest Subdivision were approved, one for the Ruble property (4-2) and one for the Harper property (4-2). The board discussed but did not act on a proposed code change regarding revocation of conditional use permits.

• Approved conditional use permit for recreational campsites and outdoor activities (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for temporary crusher (unanimous)
• Approved additional square footage for Ruble secondary dwelling (4-2)
• Approved additional square footage for Harper secondary dwelling (4-2)
• Discussed but tabled potential ordinance change on secondary dwelling square footage
• Discussed code revision for revocation of conditional use permits; no action taken

County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to review several rezonement applications and a conditional use permit for American Beef Producers. The agenda also includes updates from various county departments and discussions regarding Milford Solar II and USDA food delivery.

• Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for American Beef Producers
• Two P&Z Rezonement Applications
• Eagle Point Large Assembly Permit Application
• Milford Solar II discussion
• USDA Farmers to Families Food Delivery discussion

The Beaver County Commission unanimously approved a conditional use permit for American Beef Producers, a rezone of the Bunting property from A20 to A5, a rezone of the Gale property from A5 to RE1, and a large assembly permit for Eagle Point's Don't Trip Campout. The commission also authorized an indigent burial payment and approved county bills and previous minutes. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved county bills (unanimous)
• Approved previous minutes with minor edits (unanimous)
• Authorized indigent burial payment to Southern Utah Mortuary for Melissa Ann Young (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for American Beef Producers (unanimous)
• Approved rezone of Bunting property from A20 to A5 (unanimous)
• Approved rezone of Gale property from A5 to RE1 (unanimous)
• Approved large assembly permit for Eagle Point's Don't Trip Campout (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Beaver County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on April 20, 2021, to hear comments on two proposed zoning changes. One would rezone a 40-acre parcel from Agricultural 20 to Agricultural 10, and the other would rezone a 7.41-acre parcel from Agricultural 5 to Residential Estates 1.

• Ordinance 2021-04: Rezone 40 acres from A-20 to A-10 (NE1/4SE1/4 S2 T29S R7W SLBM)
• Ordinance 2021-06: Rezone 7.41 acres from A-5 to RE-1 (near Hwy 84, S4 T29S R7W SLBM)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Beaver County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two zoning map amendments and a conditional use permit for a beef processing plant, followed by a work meeting on accessory dwelling units (ADU-HB82). The board will also approve minutes from the February 16, 2021 meeting.

• Public hearing: Peggy Jo Bunting requests zoning map amendment from Agricultural 20 (A-20) to Agricultural 10 (A-10) in Sec. 2, T27S, R7W
• Public hearing: Steven Gale requests zoning map amendment from Agricultural 5 (A-5) to Residential Estates 1 (RE-1) in Sec. 4, T29S, R7W
• Public hearing: Conditional Use Permit for American Beef Producers Utah, LLC beef processing plant in Sec. 4, T30S, R7W (Multiple Use District)
• Work meeting on ADU-HB82 (accessory dwelling units)

The Beaver County Planning & Zoning Commission recommended the County Commission approve a rezoning of two 20-acre parcels from Agricultural-20 to Agricultural-5 for a proposed four-lot subdivision, and recommended approval of a Conditional Use Permit for a beef processing plant. The board also recommended denial of a separate rezoning request from Agricultural-5 to Residential Estates-1, but that motion failed; a subsequent motion to approve passed 3-2. The board also discussed House Bill 82 regarding accessory dwelling units.

• Recommended approval of rezoning from A-20 to A-5 for Bunting parcels (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit for beef processing plant (unanimous)
• Motion to recommend denial of rezoning to Residential Estates-1 failed (2-3)
• Recommended approval of rezoning to Residential Estates-1 (3-2)
• Approved minutes from February 16, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

County Commission

The Beaver County Commission is holding a regular meeting with routine approvals, new business, and a public hearing on the Milford II Community Reinvestment Project Area plan. They will also discuss various office updates, a bid opening for Kent's Lake, and other items. The agenda includes a possible closed session for personnel and legal matters.

• Public hearing for Milford II CRA plan adoption
• Kent's Lake Bid Opening
• Antelope Point Road Preconstruction
• Veteran Affairs Vehicle Registration Refund
• Closed session for personnel, litigation, and real property negotiation

The Beaver County Commission approved the Milford Solar II Community Reinvestment Project Area plan and budget, accepted a bid for Kent's Lake Road, and authorized hiring two part-time victim advocate employees. The commission also approved a support letter to the Utah Petroleum Association and a monument placement agreement for the Roberts Dairy memorial.

• Approved County Bills (unanimous)
• Accepted CIB Application List with amendments (unanimous; Comm. Pearson abstained)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-01 for Milford Solar II Project Area Plan (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-02 for Milford Solar II Project Area Budget (unanimous)
• Accepted Whitaker Construction bid for Kent's Lake Road (unanimous)
• Authorized hiring two part-time victim advocate employees (unanimous)
• Approved drafting support letter to Utah Petroleum Association (unanimous)
• Authorized signature on Monument Placement Agreement for Roberts Dairy memorial (unanimous)

County Commission

The Beaver County Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve bills and minutes, discuss donations for Girls/Boys State, and consider a solar tax refund as the Redevelopment Agency. They will also ratify a repair contract for the Fairgrounds bucking shoot and issue a proclamation for SAAM. A closed session is scheduled for personnel, litigation, and property matters.

• Approve bills and March 2021 minutes
• Girls/Boys State donation requests
• Approve solar tax refunds (as BCRDA)
• Ratify Fairgrounds bucking shoot repair contract
• SAAM Assault Awareness Month proclamation

The Beaver County Commission approved several items, including payments for solar tax incentives, a donation to Girls/Boys State, a proclamation for Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and a contract for fairgrounds repairs. A proposal to increase victim advocate staff was tabled for further review.

• Approved county bills (unanimous)
• Approved previous minutes with minor edits (unanimous)
• Authorized $125 for Minersville Girls and $75 for Minersville/Beaver Boys for Girls/Boys State (unanimous)
• Approved solar tax incentive finance payments for Escalante I, II, III; Granite Peak; Greenville Solar; Laho Solar; Milford Solar I; and Milford Flat Solar (unanimous)
• Authorized signature on proclamation making April Sexual Assault Awareness Month (unanimous)
• Authorized payment of $42,375 to Steel Creation for bucking chute repairs at Beaver County Fairgrounds (unanimous)
• Authorized letter opposing merger of Southwest Public Health and Southwest Mental Health (unanimous)
• Tabled victim advocate personnel increase for further review

Council of Governments (COG)

The Beaver County Council of Governments is meeting to discuss Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and receive updates from local entities including cities, the county commission, school district, sheriff's office, fire districts, and special service districts. The agenda is largely procedural, with the TIF discussion being the main substantive item.

• Discussion of Tax Increment Financing
• Updates from Beaver City, Milford City, Minersville Town
• Updates from Beaver County Commission and School District
• Updates from Sheriff's Office and fire districts
• Updates from special service districts (health care, waste, roads)

County Commission

The Beaver County Commission denied Nate Carlisle's GRAMA appeal for a Brady List, citing protected records. They approved a $10/hr wage for museum docents, accepted bids for road oil and electrical work, and approved a letter of support for the Tushar Mountain ATV Club's land purchase. They also accepted Kade Blackner to fill a vacant seat on Special Service District #5 and declared a microfilm machine as surplus.

• Denied GRAMA appeal by Nate Carlisle (FOX 13 News) for a Brady List, citing protected records.
• Authorized museum docent pay increase to $10/hr.
• Accepted Steel Creations proposal for fairground bucking chutes, pending contract ratification.
• Accepted Kade Blackner as at-large member of Special Service District #5.
• Awarded three road oil bids for different projects.
• Awarded electrical contractor bid to R.E.D. Electrical.
• Signed letter of support for Tushar Mountain ATV Club's land purchase.
• Declared microfilm machine as surplus.

Travel Council

The Beaver County Travel Council is meeting to receive a presentation from VistaWorks, discuss the budget for 2022 Co-op grants, and consider moving the May meeting to May 19th or 20th. The agenda is mostly routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• VistaWorks presentation by Bryan Jordan
• Budget discussion for Co-op 2022 grants
• Possible move of May meeting to May 19th or 20th

County Commission

The Beaver County Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving bills and minutes, and to discuss several items such as BLM updates, a conditional use permit for American Beef Producers LLC, and outdoor recreation grants. A public hearing is scheduled for Ordinance 2021-03, which would amend an easement in the West Village Unit #1 Subdivision. The agenda also includes a closed session for personnel, litigation, and real property negotiation.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2021-03 amending an easement in West Village Unit #1 Subdivision
• American Beef Producers LLC conditional use permit (CUP)
• Outdoor Recreation Grants/RTP Grant discussion
• FIG Grants discussion
• Tushar Campground rates review

County Commission

The Beaver County Commission will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on Ordinance 2021-03, which amends an easement in the West Village Unit #1 Subdivision. The agenda also includes updates from the BLM, a conditional use permit for American Beef Producers LLC, and discussions on outdoor recreation grants, campground rates, and other county business. A closed session is scheduled for personnel, litigation, and real property negotiation matters.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2021-03 amending an easement in West Village Unit #1 Subdivision
• American Beef Producers LLC conditional use permit (CUP)
• Outdoor Recreation Grants/RTP Grant and FIG Grants discussions
• Tushar Campground rates review
• Business Center Leases under old business

The Beaver County Commission unanimously approved a Conditional Use Permit for American Beef Producers LLC, with conditions, and authorized $4,500-$6,000 to fund a sewer study for the company. The Commission also declared four Sheriff's Department vehicles as surplus, approved an easement abandonment in West Village Subdivision, and authorized grant applications for outdoor recreation and trail projects. No public comment was received during the public hearing on the easement amendment.

• Approved County Bills (unanimous)
• Approved previous minutes with minor edits (unanimous)
• Declared four Sheriff's Department vehicles surplus (unanimous)
• Authorized $4,500-$6,000 payment for American Beef Producers sewer study (unanimous)
• Granted easement abandonment in West Village Subdivision (unanimous)
• Granted Conditional Use Permit to American Beef Producers LLC with conditions (unanimous)
• Authorized application for Outdoor Recreation Grant for mountain bike trail phase 2 (consensus)
• Ratified new hire Ofelia Padilla-Madina for jail kitchen (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Beaver County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public meeting to consider a conditional use permit (CUP) for American Beef Producers Utah, LLC to operate a cattle harvest plant in a Multiple Use 20 (MU-20) District. The commission will also hold a work meeting to discuss in-house simple division approval procedures. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of previous minutes.

• Conditional use permit for American Beef Producers Utah, LLC cattle harvest plant in Sec. 2, T30S, R10W (MU-20 District)
• Work meeting on in-house simple division approval
• Approval of January 19, 2021 minutes

The Planning & Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend the County Commission approve a Conditional Use Permit for American Beef Producers Utah, LLC to build a $7 million cattle harvest facility in a MU-20 district. The board also voted to add an ordinance amendment to the next agenda that would allow in-house approval of simple divisions and minor lot subdivisions. No final decisions were made; the CUP recommendation and ordinance discussion are subject to County Commission action.

• Recommended approval of CUP for American Beef Producers cattle harvest plant (unanimous)
• Added ordinance amendment to next agenda for in-house approval of simple divisions and minor lot subdivisions (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from January 19, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

County Commission

The Beaver County Commission is meeting to handle routine approvals and several action items, including signing an ordinance banning asbestos disposal, contracts for the county fair's rodeo and carnival, and accepting a bid for fairground arena repairs. Later, they will discuss Kents Lake Road with Jones & DeMille and hold a closed session for personnel, litigation, and property negotiation. The agenda also includes updates on old business like the Minersville Lake renovation and COVID funds.

• Consider signing Ordinance 2021-01 Asbestos Disposal Ban
• Consider signing Beaver County Fair Rodeo Contract
• Consider signing Beaver County Fair Carnival Contract
• Acceptance of Beaver Fairground Arena Repairs RFP
• Closed session for personnel, litigation, and real property negotiation

The Beaver County Commission approved Ordinance 2021-01 banning asbestos dumping from outside the county, authorized a wildland fire training application, and accepted two business recovery grants of $4,000 each. They also approved the Midway Carnival and Broken Heart Rodeo contracts with added language for pandemics, wars, or natural disasters, and decided to explore funding options for a $3.4 million broadband project. The fair carnival contract was tabled for the afternoon session, and the bucking chute repair RFP award was deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved County Bills (unanimous)
• Authorized Ordinance 2021-01 Asbestos Disposal Ban (unanimous)
• Authorized signature on Wildland Fire Training application (unanimous)
• Tabled Beaver County Fair Carnival Contract for afternoon session
• Accepted two Business Recovery Grant applications for $4,000 each (unanimous)
• Approved Midway Carnival and Broken Heart Rodeo contracts with additional language (unanimous)
• Adopted May 1 as COVID-19 Sick Leave termination date (unanimous)
• Authorized $10,000 for initial design of Kent's Lake Road phase 1 (unanimous)

County Commission

The Beaver County Commission is holding a regular meeting to handle routine approvals and discuss several action items. They will consider approving an indigent burial request, discuss broadband service for the county, and receive an update on the Minersville Reservoir expansion. The agenda also includes ratifying a maintenance worker hire, a PILT payment from DNR, and a contract for winding the old courthouse clock.

• Ratify Maintenance Worker Hire
• PILT Payment from DNR
• Old Courthouse Clock winding contract
• Minersville Reservoir Expansion Update
• Beaver County Broadband Service

Planning & Zoning Board

The Beaver County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit (CUP) for American Beef Producers Utah, LLC to build a cattle harvest plant in an Agriculture (A-5) District. The meeting also includes a work session on board member training and discussion of accessory dwelling units and in-house simple division approvals. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with call to order, minutes approval, and adjournment.

• CUP for American Beef Producers Utah, LLC cattle harvest plant in Sec. 1, T30S, R10W (A-5 District)
• Discussion of Accessory Dwelling Units (including footprint square footage)
• Discussion of in-house simple division approval process

Planning & Zoning Board

The Beaver County Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting to handle routine organizational matters, including appointing a chair and approving prior minutes. The main business is a work meeting to discuss Accessory Dwelling Units (including footprint square footage) and in-house simple division approvals. No final decisions are scheduled; these are discussion items.

• Discussion of Accessory Dwelling Units, including footprint square footage
• Discussion of in-house simple division approval process
• Appointment of Commission Chair and Acting Chair
• Approval of November 17, 2020 minutes

County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work meeting to consider various administrative items, including the five-year road plan and an HDT agreement. The agenda also includes discussions regarding the courthouse museum clock and the extension office annual contract.

• Review and approval of County Bills
• Consider signing HDT agreement
• County five year road plan
• Forest Service Road Project
• Service District #5 Minersville town representative request

County Commission

The Beaver County Commission is holding its first regular meeting of 2021. They will swear in newly elected county officials, appoint a commission chairperson, approve bills and minutes, and make several appointments and assignments, including planning and zoning vacancies, an emergency management interim assignment, and the Elk Meadows Service District Board President. The agenda also includes discussion items on the public defender and surplus items, and a possible closed session.

• Swear in newly elected County Officials
• Appoint Commission Chairperson
• Consider Planning and Zoning Vacancies
• Emergency Management Interim Assignment per UT Code 53-2a-807
• Consider Elk Meadows Service District Board President