Grand County public meetings in 2022
17 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Thompson Springs Special Service Fire District
The Thompson Springs Special Service Fire District Board will meet to review department and agency reports. The board is scheduled to hold a public hearing regarding the amended 2022 budget and the tentative 2023 budget.
- Public hearing and approval of Amended 2022 Budget
- Public hearing and approval of Tentative 2023 Budget
- Approval of meeting minutes from 10.18.22 and 11.15.22
- Ratification of payment of bills
The Administrative Control Board approved the minutes from two previous meetings. The board also ratified the payment of bills and payroll totaling $2,924.29.
- Approved minutes from October 18, 2022 and November 15, 2022 (7-0)
- Approved payment of bills ($1,277.41) and payroll ($1,646.88) for a total of $2,924.29 (7-0)
Grand County Commission
The Grand County Commission will meet to adopt the 2022 amended budget and the tentative 2023 budget. The body will also consider a real estate purchase for Moab Valley Healthcare and a research contract for visitor management.
- Adoption of amended 2022 budget, tentative 2023 budget, and 8.7% cost of living adjustment for elected officials
- Real estate purchase contract for vacant land at NE corner of Spanish Valley Drive and Allen Street for Moab Valley Healthcare, Inc.
- Proposed contract for visitor management research by Dr. Wayne Freimund of USU
- Approval of the 2023 Pay Plan and vacation accrual rollover
- Ratification of rock stockpile staging agreement with the City of Moab for Pack Creek Emergency Watershed Protection Project
The Commission approved the 2023 budget, including an 8.7% cost-of-living adjustment for elected officials. It also authorized the sale of vacant land in San Juan County to Moab Valley Healthcare, Inc. for workforce housing. Additionally, the board approved a research contract with USU and a letter to the BLM regarding aviation activity.
- Approved real estate purchase contract for land in San Juan County to Moab Valley Healthcare, Inc. (7-0)
- Approved amended 2022 budget, tentative 2023 budget, and 8.7% COLA for elected officials (7-0)
- Approved 2023 Pay Plan for non-elected staff (7-0)
- Approved vacation accrual rollover changes to employee handbook (7-0)
- Approved $49,832.49 contract with USU for visitor management research (7-0)
- Approved Fallen Peace Officer Trail Ride 2023 intent to apply (5-2)
- Approved letter to BLM regarding take-off and landing in Grand County (7-0)
- Ratified payment of bills and payroll totaling $1,043,399.54 (7-0)
Economic Opportunity Advisory Board
The Economic Development Advisory Board is discussing potential funding for several housing programs via the FY23 Rural County Grant Program. The board will also conduct interviews for two expiring board positions and discuss the Wildcat Microloan Fund.
- Interviews for Private Sector Representative and Grand County public member positions
- Funding consideration for Rock Solid's Streamline software for housing applications
- Funding consideration for Deed Restriction Purchase Program and Impact Fee Offset Grant
- Funding consideration for Moab Area Community Land Trust infrastructure at Arroyo Crossing
- Discussion of Wildcat Microloan Fund
Moab Tourism Advisory Board
The board will interview three candidates for positions expiring December 31, 2022. Members will also receive a marketing update and a summary of changes to 2023 TRT/TRCCA funded activities.
- Interviews for board positions: Jason Taylor, Daniel Loveridge, and Jenny Gleason
- Fall 2022 Marketing Update from Love Communications
- 2023 Budget Update from EDD Director August Granath regarding TRT/TRCCA funded activities
The board approved the minutes from the November 8th meeting. Members reviewed a Fall 2022 marketing update and discussed the 2023 budget updates for TRT/TRCCA funded activities.
- Approved November 8th meeting minutes (unanimous)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider forming a subcommittee to revise noise-related land use code updates. The body will also discuss workforce housing solutions and set priorities for 2023.
- Formation of a subcommittee for public input on noise-related LUC updates
- Discussion of workforce housing solutions
- Setting priorities for 2023
- Approval of November 28, 2022 meeting minutes
The Planning Commission established a temporary sub-committee to collect public input and revise noise-related land use code updates. The commission also discussed workforce housing solutions and identified priorities for 2022, including waterwise policies and community engagement.
- Approved meeting minutes from November 28th, 2022
- Approved formation of temporary sub-committee on land use noise
General
The Sand Flats Recreation Area Stewardship Committee is meeting to discuss operational updates and trail management. The body will consider an action item regarding the closure of 4x4 trails during nighttime hours.
- Action item: Support for closing Sand Flats 4x4 trails at night
- Discussion of fee change process update
- Application for International Dark Sky Park
- BLM repairs and improvements in campgrounds F, G, and H
- Grand County/State partnership on HB180 UTV test
The committee tabled a proposal to close 4x4 trails at night to gather more data and refine the motion. A follow-up meeting is scheduled for January 12th to determine specific closure hours and which trails, including Slickrock and Steelbender, should be included.
- Approved July 7, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved September 29, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
- Tabled support for closing Sand Flats 4x4 trails at night until January 12th (unanimous)
Grand County Commission
The Grand County Commission will hold public hearings regarding the 2022 amended budget, the tentative 2023 budget, and a proposed 8.7% cost of living adjustment for elected officials. The body will also consider several ordinances and contractor agreements.
- Proposed 8.7% cost of living adjustment for all elected officials
- Proposed ordinance establishing the 2023 Consolidated Fee Schedule
- Public hearing on petition to vacate western portions of Willow Springs and Dalton Wells Roads
- Ordinance to prohibit aircraft take-offs and landings outside approved areas
- Contractor agreement with Laurel Hagen, Esq. for water rights and source protection ordinance
The Commission voted to postpone a proposed ordinance that would prohibit aircraft take-offs and landings outside of approved areas following significant public opposition. Other key actions included approving a lease for the Moab Information Center and establishing the 2023 fee schedule.
- Postponed ordinance prohibiting aircraft take-offs and landings outside approved areas (5-2)
- Approved Moab Information Center lease with Canyonland Natural History Association (7-0)
- Approved 2023 Consolidated Fee Schedule and repealed Ordinance 649 (7-0)
- Approved $1,293,006.80 for payment of bills and payroll (7-0)
- Approved dedication of Colorado River Footbridge to Otto Ellis, Alvie Holyoak and Neil Westwood (7-0)
- Approved contractor agreements with Laurel Hagen, Esq. for water rights and ordinance drafting (6-0)
- Ratified letter regarding Utah Black Bear Management Plan and 2023 Recommendations (7-0)
- Approved Cooperative Agreement with Utah State University Extension (7-0)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is meeting to discuss affordable housing plans and the Home Building Journey Map. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding an ordinance to establish noise mitigation measures and an overlay district for outfitter guide services.
- Public hearing on ordinance to amend Articles 3, 4, and 6 for noise mitigation and Outfitter B overlay district
- Discussion on Moab Area Affordable Housing Master Plan
- Presentation on Atlas Mill (UMTRA) site future planning
- Discussion on The Home Building Journey Map
The Planning Commission held a public hearing regarding a proposed ordinance to establish noise mitigation measures and an overlay district for Outfitter Guide Services and Facilities. Following extensive public testimony and commissioner discussion, the commission voted to postpone the item until the next meeting.
- Approved meeting minutes from October 10th, 2022
- Postponed ordinance to amend Articles 3, 4, and 6 regarding noise mitigation and Outfitter Guide Services overlay district
Grand County Commission
The Grand County Commission will receive a presentation on the November 8, 2022, general election results summary. The body will then discuss and consider the formal certification of those election results.
- Certification of the November 8, 2022 General Election results
The Board of Canvassers certified the votes cast in the November 8, 2022 General Election. This action officially declared the winners for several county and school board positions. The board directed the election officer to transmit the certified report to the Office of the Lieutenant Governor.
- Certified November 8, 2022 General Election results (4-0)
Economic Opportunity Advisory Board
The board is meeting to discuss the 2023 TRT Diversification Activity Budget and the 2023 RCG Fund Allocation. Members will also address upcoming board term expirations and approve previous meeting minutes.
- Discussion of 2023 TRT - Diversification Activity Budget
- Discussion of 2023 RCG Fund Allocation
- Discussion of board member term expirations for Brad Bertoch and Rob Walker
Grand County Commission
The Grand County Commission will hold a budget workshop and a regular meeting to discuss zoning amendments and land use. The body is deciding on a new airport ground lease and the approval of a subdivision plat.
- Ordinance to establish an Alternative Dwelling Overlay District pilot program
- Final plat approval for J&M Subdivision at 2468 San Jose Road
- 25-year airport ground lease for Lot 118 for Foundation Properties, LLC
- MOU with Utah Geological Survey for Matheson Wetlands Preserve analysis
- MOU with U.S. Department of Interior and BLM for Gunnison Sage-Grouse Resource Management Plan
The Commission approved a pilot program for an Alternative Dwelling Overlay District to address workforce housing. Other key actions included approving an 8.7% cost-of-living adjustment for the 2023 budget and authorizing several personnel grade changes and new positions.
- Approved Alternative Dwelling Overlay District pilot program (6-0)
- Approved 8.7% Cost of Living Adjustment for 2023 budget
- Approved $100,000 for Additional Steady Drip Marketing
- Approved $40,000 for MOAB! Grant line
- Approved final plat of J&M Subdivision at 2468 San Jose Road (6-0)
- Approved 25-year airport ground lease for Lot 118 to Foundation Properties, LLC (6-0)
- Approved recertification of the Grand County Justice Court (6-0)
- Denied grade change for Commission Office Coordinator (3-3)
Thompson Springs Special Service Fire District
The Thompson Springs Special Service District Fire Control Board is meeting to review operational reports and financial documents. The board will present and vote to adopt the tentative 2023 budget.
- Adoption of the tentative 2023 Thompson Springs Special Service District Budget
- Ratification of Thompson Fire bills
- Fire Chief's report
The district adopted the tentative 2023 budget, which includes increased funding for capital purchases and equipment maintenance. The board also ratified payments for bills and payroll.
- Adopted Tentative 2023 Thompson Springs Special Service District Budget (5-0)
- Ratified payment of bills totaling $662.03 and payroll totaling $1,646.88 (6-0)
- Postponed approval of October 4, 2022 meeting minutes to the next meeting (6-0)
Grand County Commission
The Commission is holding a workshop to discuss the tentative 2023 budget, including capital requests and cost of living adjustments. The body will also review Economic Development Department revisions and requests from the Film Commission and Red Cliff.
- Grand County 2023 Tentative Budget
- General Fund Capital Requests
- Cost Of Living Adjustment
- Travel Council Advisory Board recommendations
- Film Commission and Red Cliff request
The Grand County Commission and Budget Advisory Board held a joint workshop to review the 2023 tentative budget. Discussions focused on Transient Room Tax (TRT) fund draws, film commission requests, and personnel reclassifications. The commission approved two specific funding additions to the proposed budget.
- Approved Budget Advisory Board minutes from October 28, 2022 (6-0)
- Approved $1,500 for Grand County Soil Conservation District in 2023 budget
- Approved $6,000 for Moab Homeless Coordinating Committee in 2023 budget
- Approved motion to enter closed session (6-0)
General
The Library Board will discuss the 2023 tentative budget and year-to-date statistics. The board is also considering the approval of a revised library code of conduct policy.
- Review of 2023 approved tentative library budget
- Consideration of a revised Grand County Public Library Code of Conduct Policy
- Setting the 2023 Library Board meeting schedule
The Board approved a simplified Code of Conduct Policy and established the 2023 meeting schedule. The Director reported on record-high October usage and updates regarding the 2023 budget passed by the County Commission.
- Approved September 22, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved revised Code of Conduct Policy (unanimous)
- Set 2023 meeting schedule for 5:30 pm on the second Thursday of every other month (unanimous)
Moab Tourism Advisory Board
The Moab Area Travel Council Advisory Board will review past tourism reporting and 2023 strategies. The board will discuss and potentially amend the prioritized list of 2023 TRT and TRCCA expenditures.
- Discussion of 2023 TRT Expenditures
- Potential amendment of List of Prioritized 2023 TRT and TRCCA expenditures
- Presentation on past TRT Expenditure Reporting and EDD Reserve Status
- Review of 2023 EDD Strategy
- Review of 2023 State strategy from Love Communications and Utah Office of Tourism
The board approved the meeting minutes from September 13 and October 12. Members voted to amend the 2023 prioritized expenditures to include film commission support and adjust marketing funding.
- Approved September 13 minutes (unanimous, 1 abstention)
- Approved October 12 minutes (unanimous, 1 abstention)
- Approved amendment to 2023 prioritized expenditures to add film commission support, increase 'steady drip' marketing account from reserves, and prioritize strategic marketing over the strategic plan (unanimous)
Grand County Commission
The Grand County Commission will meet to adopt the 2023 tentative budget and consider an ordinance for an Alternative Dwelling Overlay District pilot program. The meeting includes a workshop on OHV laws and a public hearing regarding road vacations in Utahraptor State Park.
- Adoption of the 2023 Grand County Tentative Budget
- Ordinance to establish an Alternative Dwelling Overlay District pilot program
- Public hearing on petition to vacate western portions of Willow Springs and Dalton Wells Roads
- Conditional Use Permit for Tic Tac Tow impound lot
- STAR Business Grant award to ABC Thompson LLC
The Commission approved the 2023 tentative budget and several business and community grants. They also approved a lease for the public library and a conditional use permit for an impound lot. A proposed alternative dwelling overlay district pilot program was tabled for further revisions.
- Approved 2023 Grand County Tentative Budget (7-0)
- Approved STAR Business Grants second cohort (6-0)
- Approved STAR Business Grant to ABC Thompson LLC (6-1)
- Approved two community event grants from $40,000 budget (7-0)
- Approved lease between Grand County Public Library and Moab Free Health Clinic (7-0)
- Approved Tic Tac Tow conditional use permit for impound lot (6-1)
- Tabled Alternative Dwelling Overlay District pilot program (7-0)
- Approved October 18, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)
Budget Advisory Board
The Budget Advisory Board is reviewing department and fund budgets, including requests for positions and capital equipment. The board will consider a motion to recommend the adoption of the tentative budget.
- Review of Economic Development Department budget
- Review of employee position requests
- Review of capital equipment and buildings requests
- Discussion of cost of living adjustment
- Recommendation to adopt the tentative budget