Beaver public meetings in 2022
6 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
County Commission
The Commission declared a local state of emergency on June 10, 2022, due to the economic impact of the Smithfield Foods closure. Other key actions included adopting a new business license policy, approving several zoning changes, and managing various infrastructure and tourism contracts.
- Declared Local State of Emergency for Smithfield Foods closure (Unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance 2021-09 designating CAFO locations (Unanimous)
- Approved $314,644.66 HVAC system upgrade contract with TRANE (Unanimous)
- Authorized $18,000 Opioid Settlement Agreement (Unanimous)
- Approved zoning change for GFE Sustainable water bottling plant (Unanimous)
- Authorized $1,500 donation for Beaver County Livestock Show (Unanimous)
- Adopted 2023 Final Operating Budget (Unanimous)
- Approved $62,000 sale of surplus 2020 Dodge Ram (Unanimous)
County Commission
The Commission approved the final operating budget for fiscal year 2023 and an amendment to the 2022 budget. Other key actions included appointing five members to the Planning & Zoning Board and approving contracts for public defense and mental health services.
- Adopted Final Budget for Fiscal Year 2023 (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2022-09 to amend the 2022 Operating Budget (unanimous)
- Appointed Brady Bradshaw, Karianne Jarvis, Cory Beebe, Darin Malchus, and Kade Blackner to Planning & Zoning Board (unanimous)
- Approved one-year Lexipol Master Service Agreement for first responder mental health wellness (unanimous)
- Approved contracts for Shain Manuele as Public Defender and Michael Labrum as Conflict Public Defender (unanimous)
- Approved County Bills (unanimous)
- Tabled County Business License Policy and Fee Schedule
- Tabled MOU with Beaver City
County Commission
The Commission authorized a signature for the 'One Utah' opioid litigation agreement and approved the sale of a county truck. The board also appointed several members to the Travel Council and scheduled a public hearing for a new business licensing policy.
- Approved County bills (unanimous)
- Authorized previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Scheduled Dec 20 public hearing for business licensing policy
- Appointed Tanner Larsen, Tyler Van Drimmelen, Darlene Webb, Wayde Austad, and Wiley Hughes to Travel Council (2-1)
- Approved press announcement regarding legal action against CICWCD and State of Utah Water Engineer (unanimous)
- Authorized signature on 'One Utah' opioid litigation agreement (unanimous)
- Authorized sale of 2020 Dodge Ram for $62,000 (unanimous)
- Authorized signature on Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office (PLPCO) Contract (unanimous)
County Commission
The Commission approved a rezoning request north of Milford to allow for a residential subdivision and expanded the Beaver Fire District #1 area. Other actions included certifying election results and authorizing an opioid litigation settlement.
- Approved County Bills (unanimous)
- Authorized signature on Election Canvass Certification (unanimous)
- Authorized settlement agreement with Henry Schein regarding opioid litigation (unanimous)
- Authorized signature on Ordinance 2022-12 amending County Code 9-1-6 (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance 2022-13 rezoning property north of Milford from Highway Commercial to Residential Estate 1 (Comm. Whitney abstained)
- Approved Resolution 2022-07 adding area to Beaver Fire District #1 (unanimous)
- Authorized signature on deed to Beaver Lakeview Estates Lot #14 (unanimous)
- Denied indigent abatement application for tax assistance on Parcel 1-252-2 (unanimous)
Planning & Zoning Board
The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended that the County Commission approve a zone change for a 40-acre parcel to allow for residential and commercial lots. The board also recommended the adoption of Ordinance 2022-12 regarding the definition of a Vested Application. Discussions on an ADU packet were tabled for further review.
- Approved October 18, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Recommended County Commission approve rezonement from Highway Commercial (CH) to Residential Estates-1 (RE-1) for Advanced Development Co-Owners (unanimous)
- Recommended County Commission adopt Ordinance 2022-12 amending the definition of Vested Application (unanimous)
- Tabled ADU packet items for further board review
County Commission
The Beaver County Commission approved two rezoning requests, a road widening project, and an increase in campground fees. The board also recertified three Justice Courts and approved county bills.
- Approved rezonement from RE-5 to A-5 with condition to dissolve Beaver Valley Estate Subdivision (unanimous)
- Approved rezonement from A-20 to RE-5 (unanimous)
- Approved widening of 1475 West Road with 10' right-of-way and replacement of fencing and culverts (unanimous)
- Increased Tushar Campground overnight camping fee from $12 to $20 (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2022-14 for the recertification of three Justice Courts (unanimous)
- Approved County Bills (unanimous)
- Authorized previous meeting minutes with minor adjustments (unanimous)