Grand County public meetings in 2024

Economic Opportunity Advisory Board

The Economic Opportunity Advisory Board will interview candidates for two open seats—one public member and one private‑sector representative. The board will receive updates on the draft of the General Plan Economic Development section and review prior discussions, including a 11/20 presentation by Melisa Jeffers. Additional updates will cover revisions to the board's bylaws and membership composition, as well as the status of Utah State University's Small Business Development Center position in Grand County.

• Interview applicants for one public member vacancy and one private‑sector representative vacancy
• Update on drafting the General Plan Economic Development section
• Review of prior board discussions and the 11/20 presentation by Melisa Jeffers
• Update on revision of the board's bylaws and membership composition changes
• Update on Utah State University Small Business Development Center (SBDC) position in Grand County

The Economic Opportunity Advisory Board interviewed two candidates for board vacancies (one public member, one private sector representative) but did not vote to fill the positions at this meeting. The board also discussed the general plan economic development section drafting process and resolved to hold a dedicated workshop in mid-January. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural and planning-focused.

• Interviewed Chris Wilson and Melisa Jeffers for board vacancies (no vote taken)
• Resolved to hold a dedicated workshop in mid-January on the general plan economic development section
• Discussed nominating an EOAB member to the SBDC selection committee
• Tabled further vacancy discussion until interview questions were prepared

Thompson Springs Special Service Fire District

The board will meet to review the Fire Chief's report and handle routine administrative tasks. The agenda consists primarily of procedural boilerplate and general reports.

• Approval of meeting minutes
• Ratification of payment of bills
• Fire Chief's Report from Chief Marcum

The Thompson Springs Special Service Fire District Administrative Control Board held a regular meeting on December 17, 2024, and approved the consent agenda (including meeting minutes and bill payments) unanimously. No new or old business was discussed. The board noted that due to the upcoming dissolution as part of the Moab Valley Fire Protection District Annexation, no 2025 budget was adopted; funds from the Grand County General Fund will be held in escrow to cover costs until annexation is finalized.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes from Oct 15, 2023 and Nov 19, 2024 (7-0)
• Ratified payment of bills (7-0)

Grand County Commission

The Commission will consider the adoption of the 2025 budget and the 2025 pay plan. The meeting includes public hearings on the Van Pelt Road vacation and amendments to the Major Utility Overlay.

• Adoption of the amended 2024 and 2025 Grand County Budgets
• Ordinance for 2025 consolidated fee schedule
• Salary adjustments for Clerk/Auditor, Assessor, Treasurer, Recorder, and Surveyor
• Public hearing on Van Pelt Road vacation
• Proposed revisions to Land Use Code Articles 8 and 9 regarding subdivision review

The Grand County Commission approved the 2025 budget and a 2024 budget amendment (5-2), adopted state-mandated land use code revisions for subdivision review (7-0), and repealed/replaced the Spanish Valley land use section of the 2030 General Plan (7-0). The commission also approved a major utility overlay amendment (7-0) and salary adjustments for elected officials (7-0).

• Approved 2025 budget and 2024 amendment (5-2)
• Adopted Land Use Code revisions to Articles 8 and 9 (7-0)
• Repealed and replaced Section 6: Land Use of 2030 General Plan (7-0)
• Approved Major Utility Overlay amendment with new standards (7-0)
• Approved elected official salary adjustments and 2.5% COLA (7-0)
• Approved 2025 Pay Plan (6-1)
• Approved 2025 Consolidated Fee Schedule (6-0)
• Approved Lochner agreements for airport planning and engineering (6-0)

General

The Grand County Commission will meet to conduct general business. The body is scheduled to discuss and consider the approval of minutes and hearing officer recommendations.

• Approval of Hearing Officer Recommendations
• Approval of Minutes

The Grand County Board of Equalization unanimously approved the hearing officer's recommendations for the final round of 2024 property tax appeals, reducing total market value by $431,531 and taxable value by $452,265, resulting in a $1,442.13 decrease in county tax revenue. This brings the aggregate revenue impact of all 2024 appeal approvals to $101,432.74. The board also approved the December 3rd meeting minutes.

• Approved December 3, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved 2024 Board of Equalization hearing officer recommendations for final appeal round (7-0)

General

The Grand County Stewardship Committee will meet on December 12, 2024 to consider a range of agenda items. The meeting includes review of the proposed 2025 budget, updates on youth and RAISE grants, and collaboration with the BLM. Committee members will discuss contracts for a new toilet facility and for Emery Telecom video services on channel 6 TV, as well as kiosk and signage updates. Public comment will be accepted via YouTube chat during the meeting.

• Toilet contract 2025
• Emery Telecom contract 2025 for videos on channel 6 TV
• Updating ten kiosks and tree signs
• Reprinting plant book
• Youth grant discussion

The SFRA Stewardship Committee discussed the 2024 RAISE grant application, which was highly recommended but not selected. Members agreed to scale the project back to about $10-12 million and 3-4 miles, focusing on Falcon Flow parking and bike lanes, with a straw poll indicating support. The committee also approved minutes from 9/12/24 and 10/28/24, and discussed budget, youth grant, and other updates.

• Approved minutes from 9/12/24 and 10/28/24 (unanimous)
• Agreed to scale back RAISE grant application to ~$10-12M and 3-4 miles (straw poll, no formal vote)
• Discussed 2024 budget: revenue up 7%, projected $800K for 2024, $833K for 2025
• Noted BLM youth grant has no funding available
• Toilet contract to go out for bid in January 2025
• Traffic counters to be installed late February
• Approved new campground signs, including $250 fine for unreserved camping
• Discussed updating kiosk maps and tree signs

Moab Tourism Advisory Board

The Moab Tourism Advisory Board will interview applicants for two voting‑member vacancies and discuss recommending the appointment of one member to the Travel Council Advisory Board. The board will also discuss promoting career‑training services for local teenagers. Future agenda items such as a special‑event grant workshop, July meetings, and 2025 board schedules and officers will be considered. Public comments will be heard during the meeting.

• Interview applicants for two (2) voting‑member vacancies
• Discussion and possible action to recommend appointment of one (1) member to the Travel Council Advisory Board
• Discussion of promotion of career‑training services for local teenagers
• Consideration of future agenda items: special‑event grant workshop, July meetings, remaining candidate interviews, 2025 board schedule and officers
• Citizens to be heard (public comment period)

The Moab Area Travel Council Advisory Board interviewed three candidates for two voting member vacancies but did not make a selection, with a decision expected at the January 2025 meeting. The board also discussed promoting career training for local teenagers in tourism, and reviewed the special event grant program, noting that the county commission approved grants as recommended and that the program would be refined in the new year. No formal votes or decisions were taken on these discussion items.

• Interviewed Sharon Kienzle, Cole Bangert, and Loren Rothman for two board vacancies (no decision made)
• Discussed promoting career training for local youth in tourism (no action taken)
• Reviewed special event grant program; noted grants approved by county commission and plans to refine program (no action taken)

Grand County Commission

The Grand County Commission will hold a budget workshop and discuss zoning interpretations. The body is scheduled to deliberate and issue a ruling on a zoning interpretation.

• Budget workshop
• Deliberations and ruling on zoning interpretation

The Grand County Commission held a budget workshop to finalize the proposed 2025 budget for adoption on December 17. They straw-polled support for a $1 million draw from the fund balance, with Commissioner Winfield opposing. They also agreed to include several one-time costs and a $1.6 million tourism promotion allocation, but did not include a new USU Extension position. The meeting included a closed session on litigation and zoning interpretation, with no final budget adopted.

• Straw poll supported $1M fund balance draw (Commissioner Winfield opposed)
• Agreed to include 2.5% COLA, elected official salary adjustment, new positions/reclassifications
• Agreed to include $21,500 for EMS off-road ambulance repair
• Agreed to include $82,876 for Sheriff's Office Tier 2 URS contribution
• Agreed to include $46,000 local match for airport grounds maintenance
• Agreed to include $100,000 affordable housing contribution
• Agreed to include $12,500 for film familiarization tours and $20,000 for dark sky compliance
• Agreed to include $100,000 TRT fund draw for Trails Department and $1.6M tourism promotion

Airport

The Grand County Airport Board will meet to recommend using available airport revenues to fund the 2025 operations, maintenance, and payroll budget. The board will also discuss allocating funds for matching costs required for planned AIP-funded airfield projects.

• Proposed 2025 initial budget request of $1,000,419
• Required 5% match funds for FAA grants totaling $605,847
• Proposed terminal foundation repairs costing $120,000
• Proposed security camera and access control upgrades costing $196,899
• Proposed terminal roof replacement costing $40,000

The Grand County Airport Board voted 5-0 to approve using available airport revenues to cover the 2025 operations, maintenance, and payroll budget, as well as matching funds for FAA-funded projects and capital improvements. The approved spending includes $981,624 for operations and payroll, $605,847 and $343,302 in matching funds, and $168,000 for capital improvements. The decision was made to address budget constraints facing Grand County.

• Approved using $1,340,033 in airport revenues for 2025 operations and maintenance (5-0)
• Approved $981,624 for 2025 operations and payroll
• Approved $605,847 and $343,302 in FAA matching funds
• Approved $168,000 for capital improvements (water pump, terminal roof, foundation repairs)

Planning Commission

The Grand County Planning Commission will approve the minutes from the November 25, 2024 meeting. It will consider an application for a planning commissioner position. The commission will discuss a summary of a housing discussion with Thomas Eddington from CBZ. Members will also review future considerations for 2025, including the first meeting, officer elections, and the calendar of meetings.

• Approval of 11/25/24 Planning Commission meeting minutes
• Application for Planning Commissioner (presented by Amy Weiser)
• Summary of housing discussion with Thomas Eddington from CBZ
• Future considerations for 2025: first meeting, officer election, meeting calendar

Grand County Commission

The Grand County Commission meeting will address zoning interpretation issues and consider approval actions. It will also confirm the county's position on TRT litigation and review a letter to the State Auditor. A budget workshop is scheduled before adjournment.

• Deliberations for zoning interpretation
• Action or consideration of approval
• Confirming Grand County's position on TRT litigation
• Letter to the State Auditor
• Budget workshop

The Grand County Commission voted 7-0 to adopt an official position supporting increased flexibility in Transient Room Tax (TRT) spending, responding to a Utah Association of Counties survey. The commission also voted 5-0 to authorize the Clerk/Auditor to send a final letter to the State Auditor and implement corrective actions from the TRT audit findings. A budget workshop for the Trails Department addressed a $121,253 shortfall resulting from those audit changes. Two closed sessions were held to discuss pending litigation.

• Adopted official position supporting increased TRT spending flexibility (7-0)
• Authorized Clerk/Auditor to send final letter to State Auditor and implement corrective actions (5-0)
• Entered closed session for pending litigation discussion (7-0)
• Exited closed session (7-0)
• Entered second closed session for pending litigation discussion (7-0)
• Exited second closed session (7-0)

General

The Criminal Justice Coordinating Council will meet to review reports and discuss an update to the Strategic Plan. The meeting includes a period for citizens to be heard.

• Strategic Plan Update

Grand County Commission

The Grand County Commission will meet to conduct general business and review action items. The body is scheduled to discuss the approval of previous meeting minutes and hearing officer recommendations.

• Approval of minutes for November 1st, 2024
• Approval of Hearing Officer Recommendations

Grand County Commission

The Grand County Commission will vote on several ordinances, including land use code revisions to Articles 8 and 9 and a repeal/replacement of Section 6 of the 2030 General Plan for Spanish Valley. Public hearings will be held on the amended 2024 budget, the tentative 2025 budget, and a proposed cost‑of‑living adjustment and wage increases for elected officials and county staff. Additional agenda items include a resolution for the Rim Vistas Subdivision Phase VII plat and various grant and service contracts.

• Adopt ordinance approving land use code revisions to Articles 8 and 9 subdivision review process (Planning and Zoning Director Amy Weiser)
• Adopt ordinance repealing and replacing Section 6 of the 2030 General Plan and the future land use map of Spanish Valley (Planning and Zoning Director Amy Weiser)
• Public hearing to solicit comments on the amended 2024 budget and tentative 2025 budget
• Public hearing to solicit comments on the proposed cost‑of‑living adjustment for elected officials and wage increases for the Assessor, Recorder, Treasurer, Clerk/Auditor, and Surveyor
• Resolution approving the final plat for Rim Vistas Subdivision – Phase VII and associated drainage and subdivision improvement agreements (County Engineer Dan Stenta, Planning and Zoning Director Amy Weiser)

The Grand County Commission approved several routine and administrative items during its regular meeting on December 3, 2024. Actions taken include supporting a Community Development Block Grant application for Arroyo Crossing water and sewer infrastructure, awarding multiple special event grants, updating the Impact Fee Analysis to include the Moab Valley Fire Protection District, and approving final plats for the Rim Vistas and 7 Mile subdivisions. The Commission also approved employee back pay for an unformalized promotion and adopted updates to the Historic Preservation Commission's bylaws and the Community Renewable Energy Agreement.

• Approved supporting CDBG application for Arroyo Crossing Phase II water/sewer infrastructure (7-0)
• Approved contract warranty and support services for microwave backhaul links (7-0)
• Approved special event grants including Moab Arts Festival ($10,000) and Moab Free Concert Series ($13,400) (7-0)
• Approved ordinance and resolution amending Historic Preservation Commission bylaws (7-0)
• Approved Community Renewable Energy Agreement (7-0)
• Approved addition of Moab Valley Fire Protection District to Impact Fee Analysis study (7-0)
• Approved appointing Jim Lewis and Kenneth Minor to Recreation Special Service District (7-0)
• Approved purchase of stock panel inventory for OSTA from WW Manufacturing for $22,720.40 (6-0)

Airport

The Grand County Airport Board will decide where to locate T‑Hangars, a topic tied to recent revisions of minimum lease parcel and hangar size standards. The board will also review proposals for a Planner‑of‑Record and an Engineer‑of‑Record and recommend a candidate to the County Commission. Additional discussion items include a possible solar contract with Land Gate, the 2025 airport budget, and project updates on Taxiway A1 relocation and a FEMA‑funded drive‑through gate replacement.

• Choose area for T‑Hangars (minimum lease parcel size & hangar size revisions)
• Review RFQ proposals for Planner‑of‑Record and Engineer‑of‑Record and recommend to County Commission
• Consider interest in contracting with Land Gate for a solar project
• Discuss 2025 proposed airport budget and 2024 budget details
• Project reports: Taxiway A1 relocation (construction to start in spring) and drive‑through gate replacement (FEMA grant pending)

The Grand County Airport Board designated the south-most 18 parcel for stand-alone T-hangars and approved a new method for measuring lease parcel size. They also recommended Lochner for airport planning and engineering services, and referred a solar land gate proposal to the County Commission and Attorney for review.

• Designated south-most 18 parcel for stand-alone T-hangars (5-0)
• Approved measuring lease parcels by max width and depth, keeping 2,000 sq ft minimum (5-0)
• Recommended Lochner for Airport Planning services (6-0)
• Recommended Lochner for Airport Engineering services (6-0)
• Referred Land Gate solar proposal to County Commission and Attorney (6-0)
• Approved November 4, 2024 minutes with correction (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Grand County Planning Commission will approve minutes from the November 12, 2024 meeting and hold a public hearing on an amendment to Article 3 (use table and public & civic uses) and the addition of a Major Utility Overlay in Article 4. Commissioners will also discuss a letter from Rikki Epperson of Community Rebuilds. The meeting includes a county commission update and a period for citizen comments.

• Approval of meeting minutes from the November 12, 2024 Planning Commission meeting
• Public hearing on amendment to Article 3‑3.1, Article 3‑3.4.8, and addition of Article 4‑4.10 Major Utility Overlay
• Commissioner Aaron Lindberg to discuss a letter from Rikki Epperson of Community Rebuilds
• County Commission liaison update
• Citizens’ public comment period (up to three minutes per speaker)

The Grand County Planning Commission unanimously recommended that the County Commission adopt amendments to the zoning code regarding public/civic uses and a new Major Utility Overlay. The commission also approved previous meeting minutes and discussed a letter from Community Rebuilds. No new ordinances were enacted by the Planning Commission itself; the utility amendments were forwarded for County Commission review.

• Recommended adoption of Article 3 and 4 amendments (5-0)
• Approved November 12 meeting minutes (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Discussed letter from Community Rebuilds (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Grand County Commission

The Grand County Commission will hold a budget workshop. Commissioners will review the 2025 tentative budget status, discuss TRT allocations and one‑time capital costs, and consider next steps toward budget approval. The agenda also includes general reports and commission member disclosures.

• Review of 2025 tentative budget status
• Discussion of TRT allocations
• Review of capital costs, one‑time expenses, and other budget balancing measures
• Consideration of next steps toward budget approval
• General reports and commission member disclosures

The Commission held a budget workshop to review the 2025 tentative budget status. Members agreed to include support for an EMS district ambulance purchase in the tentative budget. A proposal to increase TRT promotional spending was discussed but requires more information.

• Agreed to include EMS district ambulance purchase support in tentative budget

Economic Opportunity Advisory Board

The Economic Opportunity Advisory Board is meeting to review changes to its bylaws and discuss the Trail to Tomorrow Action Plan. The board may take action to forward revised bylaws to the Grand County Commission for approval.

• Review and possible approval of board bylaw changes regarding Utah Code 63N-4-803
• Discussion and possible action on the Trail to Tomorrow Action Plan
• Planning for GOEO visit on December 18, 2024
• Interview candidates for board openings: Melisa Jeffers and Chris Wilson

The Economic Opportunity Advisory Board unanimously approved revised bylaws, which will be sent to the Grand County Commission for final consideration. The revisions are intended to bring the board into compliance with state requirements and allow the Economic Development Department to process its Rural County Grant award. The board also discussed the Trail to Tomorrow Action Plan and agreed to begin drafting language for the general plan's economic development section.

• Approved October 30, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved revised board bylaws for county commission consideration (unanimous)
• Agreed to begin drafting general plan language for economic development section

Grand County Commission

The Grand County Commission will meet to conduct a public hearing regarding the Community Development Block Grant. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items.

• Community Development Block Grant Public Hearing

The Grand County Commission held its first public hearing for the 2024 Community Development Block Grant program to review eligible uses for approximately $504,000 in regional funds. Moab Area Community Land Trust submitted a proposal requesting sponsorship for a $498,000 grant to support water and sewer infrastructure at the Arroyo Crossing development. No formal decisions or votes were taken during the hearing.

• Held first 2024 CDBG public hearing (no formal votes taken)
• Received public comment proposing $498,000 CDBG request for Arroyo Crossing infrastructure

Thompson Springs Special Service Fire District

The Fire Control Board will meet to review the Fire Chief's report and handle routine administrative tasks. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items.

• Approval of meeting minutes
• Ratification of payment of bills
• Fire Chief's Report from Chief Marcum

The Thompson Springs Special Service Fire District Administrative Control Board approved the consent agenda, excluding the approval of the August 20, 2024 meeting minutes, and ratified payment of bills totaling $6,989.08. The motion passed 5-0. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was brief and procedural.

• Approved consent agenda excluding minutes approval (5-0)
• Ratified payment of bills totaling $6,989.08 (5-0)

Grand County Commission

The Grand County Commission will hold a budget workshop to discuss balancing the 2025 General Fund and capital expenditures. The regular meeting includes action items such as approving a contract for lobby door replacements at the Old Spanish Trail Arena and extending a construction permit for a Fixed Base Operator building.

• Budget workshop for 2025 General Fund balancing
• Contract for lobby door replacement at Old Spanish Trail Arena
• Second extension for Redtail Air FBO building construction
• Approval of Wildland Fire Program Support Budget for 2025
• Letters of support for Matheson Wetland and Arches National Park projects

The Grand County Commission held a budget workshop and regular meeting, approving several items including tax forgiveness, a contract for lobby door replacement, an extension for Redtail Air, and letters of support. The commission also approved the consent agenda and entered closed session for litigation discussion.

• Approved tax forgiveness of $2,216.90 for parcel 04-0026-0008 (6-0)
• Approved Independent Contractors Agreement for OSTA lobby door replacement (6-0)
• Approved second extension for Redtail Air to begin FBO construction until June 20, 2025 (6-0)
• Appointed Rachel Paxman to Airport Board (6-0)
• Approved letter for BLM scoping on Class 1 e-bike use (6-0)
• Approved letter of support for Matheson Wetland Enhancement Project (6-0)
• Approved letter of support for Arches Visitor Access Plan (4-2, Winfield and McCurdy opposed)
• Approved consent agenda items (6-0)

Grand County Commission

The commission will canvass and certify the 2024 General Election. It will hold a Land Use Element Workshop to update the Grand County General Plan 2030 by repealing Section Six and revising the future land‑use map for Spanish Valley. A budget workshop will address revenue forecasts, the Transient Room Tax, cost‑of‑living adjustments, retirement contributions and other budget items.

• Canvass and certification of the 2024 General Election (Board of Canvassers)
• Update to the Grand County General Plan 2030 – repeal and replace Section Six and future land‑use map for Spanish Valley
• Revenue forecast update (budget workshop)
• Transient Room Tax discussion (budget workshop)
• Cost‑of‑Living (COLA)/new positions/reclass update (budget workshop)

The Grand County Board of Canvassers officially certified the results of the November 5, 2024, General Election, confirming the election of local commission, school board, and county officials. Following the certification, the commission held workshops to review the Land Use Element of the 2030 General Plan and discuss the county's tentative budget, including potential salary adjustments and new staffing positions.

• Certified 2024 General Election results (6-0)

Moab Tourism Advisory Board

The Moab Tourism Advisory Board will consider the Director's Report and Board Member Reports. It will vote to approve the minutes from the October 8, 2024 meeting. The board will finalize the FY25 Budget Advisory Letter to the Grand County Commission. It will also discuss future agenda items, including candidate interviews for board vacancies.

• Approval of meeting minutes from October 8, 2024 Travel Council Advisory Board regular meeting
• Finalization of FY25 Budget Advisory Letter to the Grand County Commission
• Board Member Reports
• Director's Report
• Consideration of future agenda items such as candidate interviews for board vacancies

The Moab Area Travel Council Advisory Board approved the October 8, 2024 meeting minutes and finalized its FY25 budget advisory recommendations to the Grand County Commission. The board allocated projected tax funds across mitigation, tourism, recreation, and promotion categories, including specific funding for Emergency Medical Services, the Sheriff's Department, the Moab Information Center, and the Moab Recreation and Aquatic Center.

• Approved October 8, 2024 meeting minutes with a correction to the adjournment time (unanimous)
• Funded Grand County EMS with $350,338 in TRT mitigation dollars and the Sheriff's Department the remaining balance (unanimous)
• Funded Star Hall technology improvements at $100,000, the Moab Information Center at $310,000 ($110,000 for two FTEs and $200,000 for bathroom upgrades), and paid advertising at $900,000 using remaining TRT funds for a total $2M advertising spend in 2025 (unanimous with Sharon abstaining)
• Funded the Moab Recreation and Aquatic Center (MRAC) from TRCC-A tax dollars at $200,000 while leaving paid advertising allocations unchanged (unanimous)
• Approved final FY25 budget advisory items based on estimated tax intake of $8,071,230 (unanimous)

General

The Grand County Public Library Board will review and approve the September 12, 2024 meeting minutes, examine year‑to‑date statistics and budget, set the 2025 board meeting schedule, and discuss approval of the Library Strategic Plan for 2025‑2030. A vacancy for a board position will also be discussed.

• Approval of pending minutes from the Sept 12, 2024 Library Board meeting
• Review of Library year‑to‑date statistics summary
• Review of Library year‑to‑date budget summary
• Discussion and consideration of setting a 2025 Board meeting schedule
• Discussion and consideration of approval of the Grand County Public Library Strategic Plan 2025‑2030

The Grand County Public Library Board approved the 2025-2030 Strategic Plan and set the 2025 meeting schedule. The board also discussed plans to move surplus 2024 funds to a capital projects account for facility repairs and a potential Teen Center relocation, pending county approval.

• Approved September 12, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 meeting schedule: 5:30 pm, second Thursday of every other month starting January (unanimous)
• Approved 2025-2030 Strategic Plan (unanimous)

Budget Advisory Board

The Grand County Budget Advisory Board will examine the tentative budget items to identify potential recommended cuts and other budget‑balancing measures. Findings will be prepared for presentation to the County Commission. The meeting is a regular session held on November 13, 2024 at the Grand County Commission Chambers.

• Review tentative budget items to identify potential recommended budget cuts and balancing considerations

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to update the subdivision review process and the Grand County General Plan 2030. These updates include changes to the land use code and the future land use plan map for Spanish Valley.

• Public hearing on updates to Subdivision Review Process (Land Use Code Article 8 and Article 9) per SB 174
• Public hearing to repeal and replace Section Six: Land Use of the Grand County General Plan 2030
• Consideration of the Future Land Use Plan Map for Spanish Valley

The Grand County Planning Commission voted 5-1 to recommend granting Land Use Authority to the Planning Director as part of state-mandated subdivision review process changes, with an option for one public hearing. They also unanimously recommended the County Commission adopt updates to the General Plan's Land Use section and the Future Land Use Plan Map for Spanish Valley. The meeting included no other substantive decisions.

• Recommended granting Land Use Authority to Planning Director for subdivision reviews (5-1, Evers opposed)
• Recommended adoption of General Plan Land Use section update and Spanish Valley Future Land Use Plan Map (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from October 28, 2024 meeting (5-0, Evers abstained)

Economic Opportunity Advisory Board

The Economic Opportunity Advisory Board will hold a workshop to discuss next steps for the Trail To Tomorrow strategic plan after a presentation by Ben Alter of Grand County Economic Development recommending a process for its prioritization and adoption. The board will also consider future agenda items.

• Presentation by Ben Alter on recommended process for Trail To Tomorrow strategic plan prioritization and adoption
• Workshop on Trail To Tomorrow strategic plan next steps
• Consideration of future agenda items

The Economic Opportunity Advisory Board held a special workshop to discuss the 'Trail to Tomorrow' strategic plan and its potential role in updating the general plan's economic development section. Members reviewed a proposed process for prioritizing the plan and debated frameworks for assessing the local economy, particularly regarding tourism and public lands. The meeting was exploratory; no ordinances, budgets, or official actions were approved or denied.

• No formal votes or binding decisions recorded
• Board discussed 'Trail to Tomorrow' plan as a framework for economic development
• Members debated approaches to characterizing Moab's visitation economy
• Board considered coordinating with City of Moab and Utah Trust Lands Administration

Grand County Commission

The Commission will conduct a budget workshop covering 2025 revenue projections and salary assessments. The body will also decide on land use appeals and consider several resolutions regarding subdivisions and county contracts.

• Budget workshop including 2025 revenue projections and new expense requests over $1,000
• Summit Food Service contract for the County Jail
• Conditional Use Permit for a general daycare
• Final plat for Marshall-Van Horn Subdivision and amended final plat for All American Acres Subdivision Lot 14
• Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the City of Moab for the Safe Streets For All (SS4A) grant

The Grand County Commission approved an employment contract for incoming Commission Administrator Mark Tyner, granted a non-profit property tax exemption for Seekhaven, and authorized an interlocal agreement with the City of Moab for a federal road safety grant. The commission also passed resolutions regarding a daycare conditional use permit, subdivision plats, and a letter of support for the Wolfe Ranch Historical District, while tabling a letter of support for the Arches National Park visitor access plan.

• Granted motion to intervene for Kane Creek Preservation and Development (6-0)
• Approved non-profit use exemption for parcel 01-0B19-0009 (7-0)
• Approved Summit Food Service Contract for the County Jail (7-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for a General Daycare for Tami Woodruff (7-0)
• Approved Amended Final Plat for All American Acres Subdivision, Lot 14 Amendment 2 (7-0)
• Approved Final Plat of the Marshall-Van Horn Subdivision with conditions (7-0)
• Approved Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the City of Moab for Safe Streets for All grant administration (7-0)
• Approved employment contract for Commission Administrator Mark Tyner (7-0)

General

The Grand County Commission will hold a regular meeting on November 4, 2024, at 10:00 AM in Moab. The agenda includes presentations on a new GIS Policy Committee, updates on informally adopted committees, and discussions regarding data sharing and GIS fee schedules.

• Presentation on Grand Co GIS Policy Committee creation
• Discussion on GIS Data Fee Schedule adoption
• Review of informally adopted committees (P&Z, CAD Grid Map, GCATT Masterplan)
• Discussion on Road Data Source Review
• Discussion on GWSSA Collaboration

Airport

The Airport Board will interview seven applicants for a board vacancy and consider updates to lease templates and minimum standards. The body will also review a hangar construction request from Skydive Moab and a construction extension for Redtail.

• Interviews for Airport Board vacancy (term expires 12/31/2026)
• Approval/denial of Skydive Moab letter of intent to build a new hangar
• Construction extension Number 2 for Redtail FBO building
• Proposed redline revisions to insurance requirements in CNY Lease Template
• Review of minimum lease parcel and hangar size language

The Grand County Airport Board interviewed seven applicants and recommended Rachel Paxman for appointment to the board, with a 6-0 vote. The board also approved sending a letter requesting monthly or quarterly airport finance reports, approved insurance requirement revisions for leases (3-2), and approved a letter of intent for Skydive Moab to build a new hangar (5-0). Several other items were tabled or approved, including a second extension for Redtail's FBO construction.

• Recommended Rachel Paxman for Airport Board appointment (6-0)
• Approved sending letter to County Clerk requesting airport finance reports (6-0)
• Tabled new language for minimum lease parcel and hangar sizes (6-0)
• Approved insurance requirement revisions to CNY lease template (3-2)
• Approved Rydman lease with insurance revisions (4-0, Bill H. opposed)
• Approved letter of intent for Skydive Moab hangar (5-0)
• Approved Extension Number 2 for Redtail FBO construction (4-0)

Grand County Commission

The Grand County Commission will meet on November 1, 2024 at 10:00 AM for a special session. Commissioners will consider finalizing pre‑annexation agreements with the Moab Valley Fire Department and approve communication with the State Auditor. The agenda also includes discussion of any pending or reasonably imminent litigation and a closed‑session portion if needed.

• Finalization of pre‑annexation agreements with Moab Valley Fire Department
• Approval of Grand County communication with the State Auditor
• Discussion of pending or reasonably imminent litigation
• General reports and commission member disclosures
• Public comments from citizens

The Grand County Commission approved a pre-annexation agreement and interlocal agreement with the Moab Valley Fire Protection District, including transfer of real property. The commission also approved a letter to the State Auditor regarding the TRT audit, with one commissioner opposed. A closed session was held to discuss pending litigation.

• Approved pre-annexation agreement and interlocal agreement with Moab Valley Fire Protection District (7-0)
• Approved communication with State Auditor's office and authorized Clerk to take corrective actions (6-1, McCurdy opposed)
• Entered closed session to discuss pending or reasonably imminent litigation (7-0)

Grand County Commission

The Grand County Commission will meet to discuss and consider the approval of hearing officer recommendations. The body will also review minutes from a previous special meeting.

• Approval of Hearing Officer Recommendations
• Approval of minutes for November 9, 2023 Special Meeting

Economic Opportunity Advisory Board

The Economic Opportunity Advisory Board will approve minutes from three prior meetings, recap a rural county grant discussion with the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, and review the Trail To Tomorrow strategic plan, including notes from prospective community partners and the possibility of forming working groups for its three pathways. The board will also consider future agenda items such as meeting dates for November and December 2024, the 2025 schedule, and board member terms and vacancies.

• Approve meeting minutes from July 31, August 13, and September 25, 2024
• Recap Rural County Grant discussion with the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity
• Review Trail To Tomorrow Strategic Plan and discuss action plan
• Possible creation of working groups to address the plan's three "Pathways"
• Consider future agenda items: Nov/Dec 2024 meeting dates, 2025 schedule, board member terms and vacancies

The Grand County Economic Opportunity Advisory Board approved meeting minutes from July 31, August 13, and September 25, 2024. Members also discussed a Rural County Grant with the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, reviewed the Trail to Tomorrow Strategic Plan, and planned a future work session regarding the general plan's economy section.

• Approved meeting minutes from July 31, 2024, August 13, 2024, and September 25, 2024 (unanimous)

Budget Advisory Board

The Grand County Budget Advisory Board will discuss staffing requests, a cost‑of‑living adjustment assessment, revenue projections for 2025, and the county fund balance. It will consider an analysis justifying a draw from the fund balance. The board will vote to approve minutes from the October 23 meeting and to forward a tentative 2025 budget to the Grand County Commission.

• New position requests and reclassifications
• Cost‑of‑living adjustment (COLA) assessment
• 2025 revenue projection methodology
• Fund balance overview and draw analysis
• Recommendation to forward a tentative 2025 budget to the County Commission

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct two workshops regarding residential development and permitted uses in the HC Zone, as well as a presentation on the draft Land Use Element. The body will also discuss SB 174 county training.

• Workshop on Permitted Uses, Principal Use Categories and Residential Development in the HC Zone
• Presentation by CZB on Draft Land Use Element
• Discussion of SB 174 County Training

The Grand County Planning Commission held its regular meeting on October 28, 2024, with a quorum present. The only formal action was approving the minutes from the September 23, 2024 meeting. The rest of the meeting consisted of workshops and updates, with no substantive decisions made.

• Approved minutes from September 23, 2024 meeting (all in favor)

General

The Grand County Sand Flats Recreation Area Stewardship Committee met on October 28, 2024 to discuss allowing Class 1 electric‑bike use on designated mountain‑bike trails that intersect the Raptor Route. Members will consider and vote on a letter to the Grand County Commission and the Moab BLM supporting this proposal. The meeting also provided a public comment period via YouTube and Zoom.

• Discussion of allowing Class 1 e‑bike use on designated mountain‑bike trails related to Sand Flats’ Raptor Route
• Vote to approve a letter to the Grand County Commission and the Moab BLM

The Sand Flats Recreation Area Stewardship Committee voted to approve a letter to the Grand County Commission and BLM opposing Class 1 e-bike use on the Raptor Route. The committee discussed a BLM public scoping process for allowing e-bikes on non-motorized trails, which is expected to conclude in October 2025. The committee emphasized the need to preserve the unique non-motorized experience of the Raptor Route.

• Approved letter to Grand County Commission and Moab BLM opposing Class 1 e-bikes on Raptor Route
• Vote passed with all present members in favor; Commission representative Evan Clapper abstained due to conflict of interest
• Committee agreed to remove specific paragraphs from the draft letter regarding mileage comparisons and external examples
• BLM public scoping period for e-bike trail access initiated; draft EIS expected late spring 2025

Audit Committee

The Grand County Audit Committee will consider three items: approving the minutes from the September 23, 2024 meeting, reviewing the county’s financial statements, and examining a draft Request for Proposal for future auditing services. The committee will also allow public comments during the meeting.

• Approval of minutes from September 23, 2024
• Review of Grand County financial statements
• Review of draft Request for Proposal (RFP) for auditing services

Budget Advisory Board

The Grand County Budget Advisory Board will meet to approve the minutes from the October 16 meeting and to discuss budget items for several funds. Topics include the General Fund allocations for departments such as Public Defender, Surveyor, Fire Control, and Public Health, as well as the Sand Flats Recreation Area, Capital Building & Equipment, Tax & Other Revenue balances, Mosquito Abatement, Cemetery, and Thompson Fire. The board will consider recommendations to the County Commission, subject to approval limitations.

• Approve minutes for the Budget Advisory Board meeting of October 16, 2024
• Discuss General Fund items (e.g., Public Defender, Surveyor, Fire Control, Public Health)
• Review Sand Flats Recreation Area (Fund 70)
• Examine Capital Building & Equipment (Fund 34)
• Consider Tax & Other Revenue Fund balances and projections (Funds 16, 22, 26)

Budget Advisory Board

The Grand County Budget Advisory Board will approve the minutes from its October 9 meeting. It will hear presentations on the Old Spanish Trail Arena, active transportation and trails, and economic development. Some items may be recommended to the County Commission for approval.

• Approval of minutes for the October 9, 2024 Budget Advisory Board meeting
• Presentation on Old Spanish Trail Arena
• Presentation on Active Transportation & Trails
• Presentation on Economic Development
• Discussion of items for possible recommendation to the County Commission

Thompson Springs Special Service Fire District

The Thompson Special Service District Fire Control Board will meet for its regular business. Items on the agenda include approval of the previous meeting’s minutes, ratification of payment of bills, and a fire chief’s report. The board will also consider any new or old business, future considerations, and may hold public hearings or a closed session if needed.

• Approval of meeting minutes
• Ratification of payment of bills
• Fire Chief’s report
• Public hearings (if any)
• Closed session (if necessary)

The Thompson Springs Special Service Fire District Administrative Control Board held a regular meeting on October 15, 2024, and approved the consent agenda, which included the September 17, 2024 meeting minutes and ratification of payments totaling $2,823.06 ($838.58 in bills and $1,984.48 in payroll). The motion passed unanimously (7-0). No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned after about one minute.

• Approved consent agenda including September 17, 2024 minutes (7-0)
• Ratified payment of bills totaling $838.58 and payroll of $1,984.48 (combined $2,823.06) (7-0)

Grand County Commission

The Grand County Commission meeting on October 15, 2024 will discuss departmental reports, a closed session on pending litigation, and a series of agenda items. Key decisions include property tax abatements and cancellations through 10‑8‑2024, denial of tax relief applications, and several contract and lease amendments. Public comments will be accepted via Zoom and in person.

• 2024 Property Tax Abatements and Cancellations Through 10‑8‑2024 (Treasurer Chris Kauffman)
• Denial of Tax Relief Applications Through 10‑8‑2024 (Treasurer Chris Kauffman)
• Lease for Lion’s Back Resort to advertise digitally at CNY Airport terminal (Director Tammy Howland)
• USU Contract Amendment (Attorney Stephen Stocks)
• Westside Woodwork Contract Amendment (Attorney Stephen Stocks)

The Grand County Commission approved property tax abatements and cancellations totaling $472,302.56 (net $354,872.21 after state reimbursement), denied two tax relief applications, and directed staff to prepare a 2024 FLAP grant request for the Castleton Road project with a budget up to $12.8 million. The commission also approved a $15,000 special event grant for the Red Canyon Powow, a pretrial services grant application, and a lease for Lion's Back Resort to advertise digitally at the airport terminal (4-3). All other action items passed unanimously or with noted absences.

• Approved 2024 property tax abatements/cancellations through 10-8-2024 (7-0)
• Denied two tax relief applications for 2024 (7-0)
• Directed staff to prepare 2024 FLAP grant request for Castleton Road up to $12.8M (7-0)
• Approved $15,000 special event grant for Red Canyon Powow (7-0)
• Approved Pretrial Services Grant Application (7-0)
• Approved lease for Lion's Back Resort digital advertising at airport terminal (4-3)
• Approved Wingate Village PUD subdivision improvements acceptance (6-0, Hadler absent)
• Approved Desert Sol plat amendment (6-0, Hadler absent)

Budget Advisory Board

The Grand County Budget Advisory Board will first approve the minutes of its October 2, 2024 meeting. It will then hear presentations and discuss updates from the Sheriff's Office, Search & Rescue, County Jail, Dispatch/911, Emergency Management, and the Assessor's Office. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes for the October 2, 2024 Budget Advisory Board meeting
• Presentation and discussion from the Sheriff's Office
• Presentation and discussion from Search & Rescue
• Presentation and discussion from the County Jail
• Presentation and discussion from Dispatch/911

Moab Tourism Advisory Board

The Moab Tourism Advisory Board will discuss the advertising and promotion budget, consider mitigation suggestions, and review a proposal for new creative partners for a winter advertising campaign. It will also consider a grant application for the Red Canyon Powwow special event and discuss tourism work with the Utah Travel Industry Association. The meeting includes routine items such as board member reports and approval of September 10, 2024 minutes.

• Red Canyon Powwow Special Event Grant Application
• Update on the Advertising and Promotion Budget
• Mitigation Suggestions for Budget
• Discussion on Tourism Works in Grand County in conjunction with UTIA
• New Creative Partners and Winter Advertising Campaign Proposal

The Moab Tourism Advisory Board voted 3-1 to allocate the remaining $4,475 in Special Event Grant funds to the Red Canyon Powwow and recommended the county commission explore other funding avenues for the event's full request. The board also unanimously approved the September 10, 2024 meeting minutes. No other formal votes were taken; remaining items were discussion-only, including a winter advertising campaign proposal that lacked a quorum but received verbal support from all present members.

• Allocated remaining $4,475 Special Event Grant funds to Red Canyon Powwow (3-1)
• Recommended county commission explore other funding avenues for Powwow (3-1)
• Approved September 10, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Airport

The Grand County Airport Board will discuss and consider several action items, including revisions to insurance requirements in the CNY lease template and updates to the Airport Minimum Standards. They will also review draft advertising policies, a proposed moratorium on new digital advertising, and a lease with Lion’s Back Resort for terminal screen advertising. Additional topics include the board vacancy, insurance subcommittee composition, and project updates such as the Redtail Air FBO building extension and taxiway relocation.

• Redline revisions to insurance requirements in CNY Lease Template (proposed by Insurance Subcommittee)
• Redline revisions to Airport Minimum Standards (hangar sizes, advertising policy, insurance requirements)
• Draft CNY advertising policies
• Moratorium on further digital advertising except for Lions Back Resort and Redtail Air
• Review lease with Lion’s Back Resort for screen advertising in the terminal

The Grand County Airport Board approved a one-year advertising lease with Lion’s Back Resort. A motion to change minimum insurance requirements was modified to refer the proposal to the Insurance Subcommittee for further review. The Board also discussed extending the Redtail Air building deadline and reviewed various airport infrastructure projects.

• Approved Lion’s Back Resort terminal advertising lease for one year (5-0)
• Referred Bill Hawley’s insurance requirement changes to Insurance Subcommittee (5-0)
• Approved September 9, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Redtail Air building extension request noted for future discussion

Budget Advisory Board

The Budget Advisory Board will meet to discuss and consider several financial items. Some items may be recommended to the County Commission for approval.

• Approval of Budget Advisory Board minutes from 9/25/24
• Discussion of Atlas Tailings (UMTRA Fund 30)
• Discussion of Designated Funds 27
• Discussion of Debt Service (Fund 32)

Grand County Commission

The Grand County Commission will hold a public hearing to consider proposed changes to the land use code. The meeting also includes action items such as renewing the Moab Information Center lease, approving contractor agreements for a website redesign and underground utility investigations, and adopting a resolution with the City of Moab for Atlas Park. Additional items include a letter of support for Grand Water & Sewer Service Agency funding and an interlocal agreement among Moab, Grand, and San Juan counties.

• Moab Information Center lease renewal
• Independent contractor agreement with Simpleview LLC and Granicus LLC for Discover Moab website redesign
• Independent contractor agreement with KCI Technologies for underground utility investigation services on Spanish Valley Drive
• Public hearing to approve changes to the land use code
• Resolution with the City of Moab for Atlas Park

The Commission approved the major utility overlay revision (5-2), denied the Highway Commercial density reduction from 18 to 5 units per acre (4-2), and postponed action on the new RAR 20 zone (7-0). It also approved the Moab Information Center lease renewal, a letter of support for a water conservation funding application, and several other contracts and reports.

• Approved major utility overlay LUC revision (5-2)
• Denied Highway Commercial density change from 18 to 5 units per acre (4-2)
• Postponed action on new RAR 20 zone (7-0)
• Approved Moab Information Center lease renewal (7-0)
• Approved letter of support for Grand Water & Sewer Service Agency funding application (4-2, Hadler abstaining)
• Approved Independent Contractor Agreement with Simpleview LLC and Granicus LLC for Discover Moab website redesign (7-0)
• Approved Independent Contractor Agreement with KCI Technologies for utility investigation services, not to exceed $22,183.14 (7-0)
• Approved 2023 TRT/TRCCA Expenditure Report (7-0)

Budget Advisory Board

The Grand County Budget Advisory Board will meet on September 25, 2024 to discuss several budget‑related items. Topics include the Canyonlands Airport, road projects, facilities and maintenance, the building inspector role, and planning and zoning issues such as storm water. The board may make recommendations to the County Commission, subject to approval.

• Canyonlands Airport budget discussion
• Roads budget discussion
• Facilities & Maintenance budget discussion
• Building Inspector budget discussion
• Planning & Zoning (including storm water) budget discussion

Economic Opportunity Advisory Board

The Economic Opportunity Advisory Board will approve minutes from its July 31 and August 13 meetings. It will review individual responses to the TTT recommendations and discuss the Tomorrow Pathways to Success, covering fundamentals, tourism‑adjacent business growth, and engineering tourism for community happiness. The board will also form small groups to analyze each pathway and consider future agenda items.

• Approval of minutes for July 31, 2024 and August 13, 2024
• Articulate individual responses to the TTT recommendations and perspectives
• Discussion of Tomorrow Pathways to Success (P1 fundamentals, P2 tourism‑adjacent business growth, P3 engineering tourism for community happiness, Measures of Success)
• Form small groups to focus on each pathway and identify stakeholders
• Consideration of future agenda items

The Economic Opportunity Advisory Board deferred approval of its July and August minutes due to a lack of voting members. Members discussed the Trail to Tomorrow (TTT) plan, noting it was not formally adopted by the county commission and lacked specific actions. They agreed to consider forming working groups to prioritize recommendations and align them with the county's General Plan.

• Deferred approval of July 31 and August 13, 2024 minutes due to lack of voting members
• Discussed forming working groups around TTT plan pathways (no formal action taken)
• Noted county commission has not formally adopted TTT plan, only 'accepted' it

Audit Committee

The Grand County Audit Committee will approve the minutes from its prior meeting. It will introduce a financial advisor and receive updates on both external and internal audits. The committee will discuss and consider approval of contracts for the external and internal audits, as well as component unit audits and a tax hold.

• Approval of meeting minutes
• External Audit contract
• Internal Audit contract
• External Audit update
• Component Unit Audits/Tax Hold

Planning Commission

The Grand County Planning Commission will approve the regular meeting minutes from September 9, 2024. It will hold a public hearing to consider proposed revisions to the Land Use Code for Articles 3, 6, and 9. The commission will also discuss future considerations, including a public open house on the proposed land‑use element and future land‑use map of the General Plan scheduled for September 24, 2024.

• Approval of regular meeting minutes from 9‑9‑2024
• Public hearing to consider proposed Land Use Code revisions to Articles 3, 6, and 9
• County Commission update presentation
• Public open house for proposed land‑use element and future land‑use map of the General Plan (Sept 24, 2024, 4:00‑6:00 PM, County Commission Chambers, 125 E. Main Street, Moab, UT 84532)

The Grand County Planning Commission held a public hearing on proposed revisions to the Land Use Code. The Commission voted unanimously to send favorable recommendations to the County Commission for approval of updates to Articles 3, 6, and 9. The vote on Article 3 was amended to include suggested language clarifications before final approval.

• Approved September 9, 2024 meeting minutes with added commenter name (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Land Use Code Article 3 updates with language amendments (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Land Use Code Article 6 changes with edits (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Land Use Code Article 9 changes including grammar corrections (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

General

The Criminal Justice Coordinating Council will meet to discuss pretrial services and potential funding sources. The meeting will include public comment and the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Approval of meeting minutes
• Discussion of pretrial services
• Discussion of funding sources
• Discussion of interpretation services on scene
• Public comment period

Budget Advisory Board

The Budget Advisory Board will consider approval of the minutes from its September 4, 2024 meeting. It will also receive presentations from the Grand County Public Library, the Recorder’s Office, Commission Administration, the Treasurer’s Office, GC Active Transportation and Trails (GCATT), and Grand Center. No other actions are listed.

• Approve Budget Advisory Board minutes from September 4, 2024
• Presentation by Grand County Public Library
• Presentation by Recorder’s Office
• Presentation by Commission Administration
• Presentation by Treasurer’s Office

General

The Grand County Commission will hold an Administrative Decision Appeal hearing on September 18, 2024 at 10:00 AM for the Conditional Use Permit application for the Kane Springs Improvement District. The hearing will be conducted in person at the Commission chambers, 125 E Center Street, Moab, with live streaming on YouTube and participation via Zoom. Materials related to the appeal are available upon request.

• Administrative appeal hearing for the Conditional Use Permit application for Kane Springs Improvement District
• Hearing scheduled for September 18, 2024 at 10:00 AM in the Grand County Commission chambers, 125 E Center Street, Moab
• Remote participation offered through Zoom (Meeting ID 829 3174 1974, Password 301917) and live YouTube stream
• Materials submitted for the appeal can be requested from the County Clerk/Auditor

Grand County Commission

The Commission will consider several financial allocations for 2025 and a public hearing to update the Land Use Code. The body will also discuss insurance renewal rate increases and the creation of a flooding impact and mitigation sub-committee.

• Public hearing to update the Land Use Code
• $95,814 grant award for non-motorized trail signage and maintenance
• MOU with Utah State University for groundwater monitoring of the Moab, Spanish Valley Watershed
• 2025 insurance renewal rate increase
• Resolution allocating 2025 Mineral Lease, State PILT, and Healthcare Sales Tax revenues

The Commission ratified an extension of the state of emergency for August flooding and approved 2025 funding allocations for mineral leases, PILT, and healthcare sales tax. Commissioners also authorized a grant-funded project coordinator position, a groundwater monitoring MOU with Utah State University, and a contract for a Thompson Springs title report. A public hearing regarding Land Use Code updates was opened and will remain open until September 25.

• Ratified August flood state of emergency and extended deadline (7-0)
• Approved 2025 mineral lease and PILT fund allocations (7-0)
• Approved 2025 healthcare sales tax revenue allocations (7-0)
• Approved $95,814 non-motorized trail grant contract (7-0)
• Approved grant-funded temporary project coordinator position (7-0)
• Approved groundwater monitoring MOU with Utah State University (7-0)
• Approved Metro Title ICA for Thompson Springs title report (6-0)
• Approved restructuring Solid Waste Special Service District board (7-0)

Thompson Springs Special Service Fire District

The board will meet to review the Fire Chief's report and handle routine administrative tasks. The agenda consists primarily of procedural boilerplate items.

• Approval of meeting minutes
• Ratification of payment of bills
• Fire Chief's Report from Chief Marcum

General

The Sand Flats Recreation Area Stewardship Committee will discuss several agenda items, including a fee change for group campsites that has been approved by the Grand County Commission and the purchase of traffic counters with flashing slow signs. The committee will also review a proposed plan to convert Hawk Campground to a parking and day‑use area, applications for dark‑sky programs, and a Leave No Trace Gold Star application. Public comment will be accepted through Zoom and a YouTube live stream.

• Fee change for group campsites approved by Grand County Commission
• Purchase of traffic counters with flashing slow sign approved
• Proposed plan to change Hawk Campground to parking and day‑use area
• SFRA dark‑sky program application
• Leave No Trace Gold Star application

The Sand Flats Recreation Area Stewardship Committee approved a $10,000 donation to Search and Rescue for 2025, down from $15,000, and discussed the proposed 2025 budget, including salaries, a new Night Sky video, and a campground host stipend increase. The committee also noted the Grand County Commission approved a group campsite fee increase from $60 to $80 per night, effective for 2025 reservations.

• Approved minutes of previous meeting (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 donation to Search and Rescue for 2025
• Noted Grand County Commission approved group campsite fee increase from $60 to $80 (Aug 20)
• Discussed proposed 2025 budget, including $440,000 salaries (pending COLA) and $20,000 for videos
• Approved purchase of traffic counters with flashing slow sign (discussed, no formal vote recorded)

General

The Grand County Public Library Board will review pending minutes from the May 15, 2024 meeting, present year‑to‑date statistics and budget summary, and then discuss and recommend a 2025 library budget and a new fee schedule to the Grand County Commission. The meeting also includes a public hearing segment for citizen comments.

• Pending minutes for the May 15, 2024 Library Board meeting
• Library year‑to‑date statistics summary
• Library year‑to‑date budget summary
• Discussion and recommendation of a 2025 Grand County Public Library budget to the County Commission
• Discussion and recommendation of a Grand County Public Library fee schedule to the County Commission

The Grand County Public Library Board unanimously recommended the proposed 2025 budget to the Grand County Commission, with amended salary and benefit line items (salaries lowered to ~$964,000, benefits raised to ~$360,000) to reflect updated county personnel data. The board also unanimously approved the library fee schedule as presented, with a note to review non-resident fees next year. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended 2025 library budget to Grand County Commission with amended salary/benefit figures (unanimous)
• Approved library fee schedule as presented, with non-resident fees to be reviewed next year (unanimous)

Moab Tourism Advisory Board

The Moab Tourism Advisory Board will discuss how to measure tourism health and evaluate the effectiveness of the 2024 advertising and promotion budget. It will review the 2024 TRT funds collected after independent audits and the rolling fund balances. The board will also consider line items for the 2025 advertising recommendations and draft verbiage for a state auditor letter. Minutes from the August 13, 2024 meeting will be approved.

• Approve meeting minutes from August 13, 2024 (2 minutes)
• Review 2024 TRT funds collected after independent audits and fund balances rolling over (15 minutes)
• Discussion on tourism health metrics to measure (10 minutes)
• Follow up on metrics from 2024 advertising and promotion budget to determine effectiveness (30 minutes)
• Discussion on line items for 2025 advertising and promotion recommendations (20 minutes)

Planning Commission

The Grand County Planning Commission will approve the minutes from the August 26, 2024 meeting. Commissioners will hear a County Commission update and a presentation on land use code updates. The commission will discuss and consider approval of general business action items. Public comments will be taken from citizens.

• Approval of August 26, 2024 meeting minutes
• County Commission update (liaison presentation)
• Land Use Code Updates presentation by Amy Weiser
• General Business – Action Items – Discussion and Consideration of Approval
• Public comments from citizens

The Grand County Planning Commission voted to send unfavorable recommendations to the County Commission for several proposed Land Use Code updates, including the new RAR-20 zone, Major Utility Overlay, removal of outfitter conditional use in RR Zone, and reducing Highway Commercial density from 18 to 5 dwelling units. They also voted to table remaining revisions until the Land Use Element and Future Land Use Map are adopted. The meeting included public comments both supporting and opposing the changes.

• Sent unfavorable recommendation for RAR-20 Range and Resource District (6-1 abstention)
• Sent unfavorable recommendation for Major Utility Overlay (6-1 abstention)
• Sent unfavorable recommendation to remove outfitter conditional use in RR Zone (4-1, 2 abstentions)
• Sent unfavorable recommendation to reduce Highway Commercial density from 18 to 5 dwelling units (6-1)
• Sent unfavorable recommendation for all changes to 5.5.3 Residential Dimensional Standards (unanimous)
• Tabled Article 10 Definitions and remaining Article 3 Section 3.1 Use Table revisions until Land Use Element and Future Land Use Map adopted (6-1 abstention)
• Approved minutes from August 26, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

Airport

The Grand County Airport Board will discuss several action items, including a request for regular airport finance reports and a letter of intent to build a new hangar. It will consider a proposed digital advertising agreement with Lions Back Resort and revisions to insurance requirements for airport leases. The board will receive status updates on the Solar Power Purchase Agreement and review project reports such as the $106,964 grant for the Taxiway A1 relocation, a FEMA‑funded drive‑through gate replacement, and other facility upgrades.

• Review of a $106,964 grant offer for the Taxiway A1 relocation, with reimbursement possible if the county covers the amount
• FEMA grant–funded drive‑through gate replacement; ICA finalized, gate ordered with a 10‑12 week build time
• Letter of intent from Alvin Chung to construct a hangar, including lot choices and dimensions
• Proposed one‑year digital advertising contract with Lions Back Resort pending board expectations
• Request for the County Clerk to provide monthly or quarterly airport finance reports

The Grand County Airport Board approved a concept plan for a new hangar subject to revised minimum size standards, and allowed Lions Back Resort to begin digital advertising for at least one year. Proposed insurance requirement revisions were tabled for further research, and a letter requesting airport finance reports was skipped. The board also discussed the solar power agreement, project updates, and future solar opportunities.

• Approved minutes of July 1, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved hangar concept plan for Alvin Chung, subject to revising minimum square footage in standards (5-0)
• Approved Lions Back Resort digital advertising for minimum one year, with space restoration requirement (5-0)
• Tabled insurance requirement revisions for further research and discussion
• Skipped letter to County Clerk requesting finance reports
• Noted Taxiway A1 relocation grant offer signed and submitted to FAA
• Noted drive-through gate ordered under FEMA grant
• Noted mini-split HVAC unit ICA sent to Eco HVAC

Budget Advisory Board

The Grand County Budget Advisory Board will approve minutes from the November 1, 2023 and August 13, 2024 meetings. It will elect a Chair, Vice‑Chair, and Secretary. The board will hear presentations from the Children's Justice Center, Family Support Center, Grand County Attorney's Office, Grand County Weeds Department, Clerk/Auditor's Office, and Justice Court.

• Approval of minutes from November 1, 2023 and August 13, 2024
• Election of Chair, Vice‑Chair, and Secretary
• Presentation by the Children's Justice Center (Director Andrea Noyes)
• Presentation by the Family Support Center (Julie Nieman)
• Presentation by the Grand County Attorney's Office (Stephen Stocks)

Grand County Commission

The Grand County Commission will discuss and vote on several items, including a rezoning request for 1540 Spanish Valley Drive, multiple contract agreements for county projects, and two UDOT partnership agreements. The meeting also includes public comment periods, departmental reports, and a consent agenda covering routine approvals.

• UDOT 191 Corridor Preservation Agreement
• Independent Contractor Agreement with Blake Construction LLC for new roofs on Barns E & F
• UDOT TPA Cooperative Agreement Grant for 2011 Non-Motorized Trail Master Plan update
• Rezone request for 1540 Spanish Valley Drive from Large Lot Residential to Neighborhood Commercial
• Resolution initiating proceedings to amend the Land Use Code

The Grand County Commission denied a request to rezone 1540 Spanish Valley Drive from Large Lot Residential to Neighborhood Commercial, requiring the business to cease operations within 180 days. The commission also approved several agreements, including a UDOT corridor preservation agreement, a grant for a trails master plan update, and an impact fee study contract. A resolution to initiate land use code amendments passed 4-1 with one abstention.

• Denied rezoning at 1540 Spanish Valley Drive (6-0), with 180-day cease-and-desist
• Approved UDOT 191 Corridor Preservation Agreement (6-0)
• Approved $11,573 for roof replacements on Barns E & F (6-0)
• Approved $90,000 UDOT grant for Non-Motorized Trails Master Plan update (6-0)
• Approved resolution to initiate land use code amendments (4-1, Winfield opposed, McCurdy abstaining)
• Approved letter of support for Utah Office of Energy Development (6-0)
• Approved impact fee study contract with EFG Consulting (5-1, McCurdy opposed)
• Authorized subcommittee to offer position to preferred administrator candidate (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to conduct a workshop regarding updates to the Land Use Code. The meeting also includes a report from the County Commission Liaison.

• Land Use Code Update Workshop with Planning and Zoning staff

The Grand County Planning Commission held a workshop on Land Use Code updates, discussing four key items: a new Range and Resource Zone with a 20-acre minimum, Conditional Use permits in the Land Use Table, density changes for the Highway Commercial Zone, and a Major Utility Overlay. No formal decisions were made; the updates will be voted on at the September 9, 2024 meeting. The commission also approved the August 12 meeting minutes (6-0, one abstention).

• Approved August 12, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0, Commissioner Long abstained)
• Discussed Land Use Code updates; no vote taken, decision deferred to September 9, 2024

Grand County Commission

The Grand County Commission will hold its regular meeting on August 21, 2024 at 10:30 AM in the Commission Chambers at 125 East Center Street, Moab. The agenda lists a call to order, presentations, a segment titled “Trail To Tomorrow,” and adjournment. No specific policy items, contracts, or ordinances are listed.

• Call to Order
• Presentations
• Trail To Tomorrow
• Adjourn

The Grand County Commission held a special meeting on August 21, 2024, to receive a presentation from Better Destinations on a 5-year strategic plan for sustainable tourism, economic diversification, and community development. The presentation covered findings, vision, and key ideas, including housing, tourism-adjacent entrepreneurship, and search and rescue training. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the commission discussed next steps, including feasibility studies and a future workshop with the Economic Development Department.

• No formal decisions or votes were made during the meeting
• Received presentation on 5-year strategic tourism plan from Better Destinations
• Discussed next steps including feasibility studies and a workshop with Economic Development Department

Grand County Commission

The Grand County Commission will discuss a range of items including land‑use code amendments, fee changes for the Sand Flats Recreation Area, and several service agreements. A key agenda item is the FAA Airport Improvement Program Grant 47 for relocating Taxiway A‑1 at Canyonlands Regional Airport. The commission will also consider a resolution to establish the Grand County Fair Board and related bylaws.

• Fee change to group campsites at the Sand Flats Recreation Area
• Purchase of traffic‑calming signs/counters for Sand Flats Road in the Sand Flats Recreation Area
• Service agreement for jail phone and visitation services
• FAA Airport Improvement Program Grant 47 for Taxiway A‑1 relocation at Canyonlands Regional Airport
• Ordinance to rezone Riversands Rural Residential (RR) to Small Lot Residential (SLR)

The Grand County Commission approved a fee increase for group campsites at Sand Flats Recreation Area from $60 to $80 per night, effective 2025. They also approved several grants, contracts, and rezones, postponed the campaign finance ordinance and the airport solar contract, and took no action on land use code amendments.

• Approved SFRA group campsite fee increase to $80 (7-0)
• Approved purchase of two traffic-calming/counter signs for Sand Flats Road (6-0)
• Approved jail phone and visitation services contract with NCIC (7-0)
• Approved Moab Area Community Land Trust interim report (7-0)
• Approved Moab Community Childcare 2024 final report and 2025 grant application (7-0)
• Approved Moab Chamber 2025 grant application contingent on reporting and budget detail (7-0)
• Approved resolution establishing Grand County Fair Board and bylaws (7-0)
• Approved Airport Improvement Program grant for Taxiway A-1 relocation (6-0)

Thompson Springs Special Service Fire District

The Fire Control Board will meet to review administrative items and receive a report from the Fire Chief. The agenda consists primarily of procedural boilerplate and routine business.

• Approval of meeting minutes
• Ratification of payment of bills
• Fire Chief's Report from Chief Marcum

Economic Opportunity Advisory Board

The Economic Opportunity Advisory Board will discuss a Chamber of Commerce interest in funding an Accelerator Project and a 2025 project request from Moab Community Childcare. Members will consider motions to approve these proposed RCG projects. The meeting also includes a summary of the July 31, 2024 meeting and opportunities for public comment.

• Chamber of Commerce interest in funding an Accelerator Project with budget considerations
• Moab Community Childcare 2025 RCG project request
• Motion(s) to approve the proposed RCG projects
• Review of the July 31, 2024 meeting summary
• Public comments from citizens

The Economic Opportunity Advisory Board approved $136,500 for Moab Childcare and $63,500 for the Moab Area Chamber of Commerce, totaling $200,000. The board also approved the Moab Childcare final report. The decisions were made after discussion with GOEO advisors, who recommended prioritizing childcare.

• Approved $136,500 for Moab Childcare (motion passed)
• Approved $63,500 for Moab Area Chamber of Commerce (motion passed)
• Approved Moab Childcare final report (motion passed)

Budget Advisory Board

The Budget Advisory Board will meet to interview candidates for the board. Some items may be recommended to the County Commission for approval.

• Interview candidates for the Budget Advisory Board

Moab Tourism Advisory Board

The Moab Tourism Advisory Board will review and discuss the draft budget for 2025, including travel council and economic development recommendations for promotion, advertising, and mitigation. They will examine fund balances for Funds 16, 22, 23, and 26 and consider performance metrics of past marketing efforts. Additional agenda items include special event grants, a state auditor report, bylaws, a proclamation, and a recommendation for the Discover Moab website redesign. Citizens will be heard on any agenda subject.

• Prep for Budget 2025 – travel council/economic development promotion, advertising, mitigation, and operations funding
• Review of special event grant proposals
• State auditor report presentation
• Consideration of support for the Discover Moab website redesign recommendation
• Discussion of bylaws and the Recreate Responsibly proclamation

Planning Commission

The Grand County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a zoning change from Large Lot Residential (LLR) to Neighborhood Commercial (NC). The commission will also discuss and consider approval of land use code amendments.

• Public hearing for rezone from Large Lot Residential (LLR) to Neighborhood Commercial (NC)
• Discussion and consideration of Land Use Code Amendments

The Grand County Planning Commission voted 6-0 (Commissioner Long abstaining) to send an unfavorable recommendation to the County Commission for a proposed rezone from Large Lot Residential to Neighborhood Commercial. The commission also tabled land use code amendments indefinitely, pending further discussion. Minutes from the July 22 meeting were approved with an amendment to include ballot results.

• Approved July 22 meeting minutes with amendment to include ballot results (6-0, Long abstained)
• Sent unfavorable recommendation for LLR to NC rezone (6-0, Long abstained)
• Tabled land use code amendments indefinitely (6-0, Long abstained)

Airport

The Grand County Airport Board will discuss several action items, including a request for regular airport finance reports, a hangar construction letter of intent, and a proposal for digital advertising by Lions Back Resort. They will receive updates on the Solar Power Purchase Agreement and a new County Attorney requirement that all airport contracts and leases receive legal review. Project reports include the Taxiway A‑1 relocation bid of $106,964 pending FAA grant reimbursement, a FEMA‑funded drive‑through gate replacement, and other facility upgrades.

• Letter to County Clerk Gabe Woytek requesting monthly or quarterly airport finance reports
• Letter of intent from Alvin Chung to build a hangar, with lot choices and dimensions
• Proposal for digital advertising by Lions Back Resort for a minimum of one year
• County Attorney requirement that all airport contracts and leases undergo legal review
• Taxiway A‑1 relocation bid exceeds requested amount by $106,964; County may cover the excess pending FAA grant reimbursement

Grand County Commission

The Grand County Commission will hold a workshop on budget priorities and a regular meeting to consider contracts, zoning changes, and public hearings. The body will also discuss a proposed stoplight at Aggie Boulevard and Highway 191.

• Contract with Neighborhood Power, Inc. for a solar farm at Canyonlands Airport
• Public hearing to rezone Rural Residential to Small Lot Residential at 570 Riversands Rd
• Public hearing to rezone Range and Grazing to Rural Residential at 68 N King St
• Consideration of a stoplight at Aggie Blvd and HWY 191
• Resolution repealing and replacing the Purchasing Policy

General

The Airport Board will consider a request for monthly or quarterly financial reports and a letter of intent for a new hangar. The board will also discuss digital advertising for Lions Back Resort and provide updates on several infrastructure projects.

• Letter of intent from Alvin Chung to build a hangar
• Proposed one-year digital advertising agreement with Lions Back Resort
• Taxiway A1 Relocation project with a bid amount $106,964 over the requested grant
• FEMA Grant drive-through gate replacement
• Mini-split heating/cooling unit installation for baggage screening area

Economic Opportunity Advisory Board

The Economic Opportunity Advisory Board will review several reports and applications, including a $300,000 interim report on the Moab Area Community Land Trust (Arroyo Crossing). The board will vote on a motion to approve an $85,000 grant application for Moab Community Childcare. Additional items include an oral report from the Moab Area Chamber of Commerce, an amended USU/SBDC budget, and next steps for a Food & Beverage Incubator/Commercial Kitchen.

• 2024 RCOG Interim Report: $300,000 Moab Area Community Land Trust (Arroyo Crossing)
• 2025 RCG Application: $85,000 Moab Community Childcare (Motion To Approve)
• 2025 RCG Application: Moab Area Chamber of Commerce (Oral Report)
• USU/SBDC Amended Budget
• Food & Beverage Incubator/Commercial Kitchen: Next Steps

The Economic Opportunity Advisory Board unanimously approved a motion to adopt correspondence for submission from the Moab Area Community Land Trust (MACLT), with corrections to packet errors noted. The board discussed but tabled grant requests from Moab Community Childcare and the Moab Area Chamber of Commerce for further investigation, and deferred a decision on the USU SBDC contract to the County Commission. A special meeting was scheduled to finish remaining business.

• Adopted MACLT correspondence for submission (unanimous)
• Tabled Moab Community Childcare 2025 RCG grant request
• Tabled Moab Area Chamber of Commerce grant request
• Deferred USU SBDC contract issue to County Commission

Planning Commission

The Grand County Planning Commission will meet on July 22, 2024, at 4:30 PM in the Commission Chambers to discuss land-use updates, interview potential new members, and hold a public hearing on a rezoning request. The meeting includes public comment periods and a county commission update.

• Public hearing to rezone 570 Riversands Rd from RR to SLR
• Land Use Code Updates 2024 discussion
• Interviews for potential new Planning Commission members
• Approval of meeting minutes from July 8, 2024
• County Commission update presentation

The Grand County Planning Commission voted 4-1 to forward a positive recommendation to the County Commission for rezoning 570 Riversands Rd from RR to SLR. They also selected Laura Long as the nominee for a new commission member, with a vote of 4-1. The public hearing on Land Use Code Updates 2024 was left open until the next meeting on August 12th, as commissioners felt they lacked time to review the proposed updates.

• Recommended rezoning 570 Riversands Rd from RR to SLR (4-1)
• Selected Laura Long as nominee for new commission member (4-1)
• Left Land Use Code Updates 2024 public hearing open until August 12th (unanimous)

General

The Audit Committee will meet to discuss Resolution 3165, which creates the committee. The body will also receive updates on the Request for Proposals process, external audits, and county fund balances.

• Discussion of Resolution 3165 (Creating The Audit Committee)
• Review of Request for Proposals status from Clerk/Auditor Woytek
• Financial statements and external audit update
• Update on balances of county funds

Grand County Commission

The Grand County Commission will discuss airport infrastructure, including a lease for new garages and FAA funding for terminal repairs. The meeting includes a public hearing on a rezone request and a review of special event applications for early 2025.

• FAA Airport Terminal Program funding for terminal repairs and selection of Armstrong Consultants
• Lease for Airport Garage Co. LLC for new airport garages
• Public hearing for rezone request from Range & Grazing (RG) to Rural Residential (RR)
• MOU between Moab Valley Fire Protection District and Grand County
• Review of Special Events Intent to Apply submissions for Q1 2025

Thompson Springs Special Service Fire District

The Thompson Special Service District Fire Control Board will hold its regular meeting at the Grand County Commission Chambers in Moab. The agenda consists entirely of procedural items such as approving past minutes and paying bills, with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.

General

The SFRA Stewardship Committee will vote on the Falcon Climb mountain bike trail proposal. The committee will also discuss changing Hawk Campground to a parking and day use area. Other topics include shuttle fees and the purchase of traffic counters.

• Vote in support of GCATT’s Falcon Climb mountain bike trail proposal
• Proposed plan for changing Hawk Campground to parking and day use area
• Purchase of traffic counters with flashing slow sign
• Update on Hell’s Revenge nomination as a National Recreation Trail
• Discussion regarding shuttle fees

General

The Historic Preservation Commission will review its bylaws and hold a discussion regarding Portal/Kane Creek NHD. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from March 13, 2024, and May 8, 2024.

• Bylaws review
• Discussion regarding Portal/Kane Creek NHD
• Approval of March 13, 2024, and May 8, 2024, minutes

Moab Tourism Advisory Board

The Moab Area Travel Council Advisory Board will review special event grants and discuss revisions to Resolution 3248. The meeting also includes reviewing recommendations for reworking the Discovermoab site and discussing TCAB bylaws.

• Review of Special Event Grants
• Draft response to State Auditor's report
• Revisions to Resolution 3248
• Recommendations for reworking the Discovermoab site
• Revision of TCAB Bylaws

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and take action on requests to rezone land from Range & Grazing (RG) to Rural Residential (RR). The commission will also discuss a draft landscape ordinance.

• Public hearing for Range & Grazing (RG) to Rural Residential (RR) rezone request
• Action item for Range & Grazing (RG) to Rural Residential (RR) rezone request
• Discussion of draft landscape ordinance

The Planning Commission voted to send a favorable recommendation to the County Commission regarding a request to rezone land from Range & Grazing (RG) to Rural Residential (RR). The commission also reviewed a draft of a landscape ordinance, which will be submitted as a final draft at a future date.

• Approved favorable recommendation for Range & Grazing to Rural Residential rezone (unanimous)
• Approved June 24th meeting minutes (4-0, 1 abstention)

Grand County Commission

The Grand County Commission will meet to conduct business including the certification of election results. The commission also plans to review an election results summary and approve meeting minutes from March 19, 2024.

• Certification of election results
• Approval of March 19, 2024, meeting minutes
• Presentation of election results summary

Grand County Commission

The Grand County Commission will meet to discuss two workforce housing rezone requests. The commission will also consider ratifying a Grand County Emergency Declaration.

• Workforce housing rezone for 1131 Lance Avenue
• Workforce housing rezone for 1278 San Juan Dr
• Ratification of the Grand County Emergency Declaration

Grand County Commission

The Grand County Commission meeting scheduled for July 2, 2024, was canceled. No agenda items were provided in the notice.

Airport

The Grand County Airport Board will discuss insurance terms for airport leases and operating agreements with the County Attorney. The board will also consider recommending an application for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Airport Terminal Projects Funding Opportunity. Updates on gate replacement and taxiway projects are also scheduled.

• Application for Bipartisan Infrastructure Airport Terminal Projects Funding Opportunity
• Review of insurance terms for airport leases and operating agreements
• Rydman Lease for Lot 16 insurance redline edits
• Revised lease for Airport Garage Co. relocation section
• Drive through gate replacement project update

The Grand County Airport Board approved a motion to submit an application for Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to renovate the terminal building. They also voted to create a subcommittee to review insurance requirements for airport leases, which resulted in tabling the Rydman lease for Lot 16 until those standards are finalized. Additionally, the board approved redline edits to the Airport Garage Co. lease regarding relocation costs.

• Approved submission of BIL grant application for terminal renovation (5-0)
• Approved formation of insurance subcommittee (4-1)
• Tabled Rydman Lease for Lot 16 pending insurance review (5-0)
• Approved redline edits to Airport Garage Co. lease relocation section (5-0)
• Approved June 3, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)

General

The Grand County Commission will hold an administrative decision appeal hearing. Property owners have filed an appeal regarding a Conditional Use Permit Application for the Kane Springs Improvement District.

• Appeal of a Conditional Use Permit Application for Kane Springs Improvement District

General

The Economic Development Advisory Board will review 2024 Special Event Grant applications. The meeting includes discussions on a proposed amended budget for USU/SBDC and a commissary kitchen collaboration. Updates from the Chamber of Commerce and GOEO are also scheduled.

• Review of 2024 Special Event Grant Applications
• Proposed amended budget for USU/SBDC
• Commissary Kitchen Collaboration Discussion
• Chamber of Commerce Update
• Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity (GOEO) Updates

Planning Commission

The Grand County Planning Commission will discuss updates to the Land Use Code (LUC) and their implementation timeline. The agenda also includes a presentation from the County Commission Liaison and the approval of minutes from the June 10, 2024, meeting.

• Review of LUC updates and timeline
• Approval of June 10, 2024, meeting minutes
• County Commission update presentation

The Planning Commission held a regular meeting on June 24, 2024. The only formal action taken was the approval of the minutes from the previous meeting held on June 10, 2024.

• Approved June 10, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

General

The Criminal Justice Coordinating Council will meet to consider two new applications and nominate a new Vice Chair. The council will also approve the meeting minutes from October 18, 2023.

• Application #6451 (David Tubbs)
• Application #6381 (Christina Sloan)
• Nomination of Vice Chair
• Approval of October 18, 2023 minutes

Thompson Springs Special Service Fire District

The agenda consists of procedural items including the approval of minutes and ratification of bill payments. Chief Marcum is also scheduled to provide a fire chief's report.

• Approval of meeting minutes
• Ratification of payment of bills
• Fire Chief's Report

The Thompson Springs Special Service Fire District Administrative Control Board held a regular meeting on June 18, 2024. The board unanimously approved the previous meeting's minutes and ratified the payment of bills. No new business, old business, or public hearings were scheduled or discussed.

• Approved May 21, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Ratified payment of bills as presented in agenda packet (7-0)

Grand County Commission

The Grand County Commission will hold public hearings regarding workforce housing density bonuses for 1131 Lance Ave and 1278 San Juan Dr. The agenda also includes discussions on land use code updates and the process for an administrator vacancy. Other items include reviewing 2024 certified tax rates and opioid settlement fund renewals.

• Workforce housing density bonus for 1131 Lance Ave
• Workforce housing density bonus for 1278 San Juan Dr
• 2024 Certified Tax Rates for Grand County
• Approval of funding renewals for Opioid Settlement Funds
• 2024 Media Campaign contract with ABC 4

The Commission approved several tourism marketing grants and a $30,000 media contract with ABC 4. It also authorized a scoping letter for the Dolores River Travel Management Plan and approved 2024 certified tax rates. Funding for opioid settlement renewals was allocated among three local entities.

• Approved 2025 Utah Office of Tourism Grant application for $250,000 grant and $250,000 match (7-0)
• Approved Co-op Marketing opt-ins for 10 international markets (7-0)
• Approved $30,000 media campaign contract with ABC 4 News Utah (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Jenny Gleason to Thompson Springs Special Service Water District (6-0)
• Approved Old Spanish Trail Arena Pickleball/Playground Grant with $636,000 county match (7-0)
• Approved final 2024 Grand County Certified Tax Rates (7-0)
• Approved opioid settlement fund allocations: 60% USARA, 20% Wellness Collective, 20% Moab Recovery Center (6-1)
• Approved Dolores River Travel Management Plan Scoping Letter (4-2)

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee will review submissions for financial advisor consultant services. The committee will also receive an update on the pending 2023 audit.

• Review of Financial Advisor Consultant Services submissions
• Update on the pending 2023 Audit
• Approval of minutes

Moab Tourism Advisory Board

The board will review campaign metrics since launch and discuss the 2025 Love Coop-Op application and plan work. Members will also conduct a mid-year pulse check on marketing expenditures from the first two quarters. A report from the Film Commission regarding Cannes will be presented.

• Review of campaign metrics since launch
• 2025 Love Coop-Op application and plan work
• Film Commission report on Cannes
• Mid-year review of marketing expenditures
• Ratification of previous meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The commission will recap a joint workshop held on June 4th. Discussion will also include updates to the Land Use Code, specifically regarding Conditional Use Permits in the use table.

• Recap of June 4th Joint Planning and County Commission Workshop
• Land Use Code updates for Conditional Use Permits (CUPs)
• Review of outdoor lighting revisions
• Update on Grimes rezone delay until July

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the May 28, 2024 meeting. The session included discussions on a recent joint workshop and land use code updates regarding conditional use permits.

• Approved May 28, 2024 Meeting Minutes (All in favor)

Grand County Commission

The Grand County Commission will discuss revisions to Economic Development Advisory Board bylaws and a comment letter regarding Bears Ears National Monument. The agenda also includes a response to communication from the Utah Office of the State Auditor. Several contract approvals and appointments are scheduled for consideration.

• Ordinance for development agreement at 2231 S. Highway 191
• Revisions to Economic Development Advisory Board Bylaws
• Bears Ears National Monument Resource Management Plan comment letter
• Response to Utah Office of the State Auditor communication
• Williams Pipeline access and storage agreement

The Commission approved revisions to the Economic Development Advisory Board bylaws and a site plan extension for a development at 2231 S. Highway 191. The board also authorized a response to the Utah Office of the State Auditor and a comment letter regarding the Bears Ears National Monument.

• Approved revisions to Economic Development Advisory Board Bylaws and Resolution (7-0)
• Approved 6-month extension for Site Plan and Certificate of Occupancy at 2231 S. Highway 191 (7-0)
• Authorized Chair to refine and sign comment letter on Bears Ears National Monument Resource Management Plan (6-1)
• Approved response to draft communication from the Utah Office of the State Auditor (5-2)
• Ratified payment of bills (6-0)
• Approved access and storage agreement with Williams Pipeline (6-0)
• Approved annual court security contract with the State of Utah (6-0)
• Approved independent contractor agreement for 2024 Grand County Fair for Austin Williams (6-0)

General

The provided agenda contains only procedural information regarding a joint workshop. No specific discussion topics, projects, or items are listed in this document.

Airport

The Grand County Airport Board will interview Brian Hunnings and Alex Borichevsky for a Travel Council Representative position. The board will also discuss a new site plan from Airport Garage Co. and select a committee to determine insurance terms for new airport leases. Additionally, the board will review project updates regarding terminal gates and taxiway construction.

• Interviews for Travel Council Representative position
• Review of new site plan from Airport Garage Co.
• Selection of a committee for airport lease insurance terms
• Drive-through gate replacement bid deadline extension to June 11, 2024
• Status update on Ramp/Taxiway A1 project awaiting FAA grant offer

The Grand County Airport Board approved minutes of its April 1, 2024 meeting 5-0 and voted 5-0 to accept Alex Borichevsky as the new Travel Council representative on the Board. It also approved 5-0 Airport Garage Co.'s revised site plan for 19 parking units, pending review of actual site plans and lease terms. The Board discussed but did not decide on airport advertising standards or insurance requirements for new leases, instead suggesting the County Attorney be invited to a future meeting.

• Approved April 1, 2024 minutes (5-0)
• Accepted Alex Borichevsky as new Travel Council representative on Airport Board (5-0)
• Approved Airport Garage Co. proposal for location and siting of parking garages, pending review of actual site plans, and to proceed with lease (5-0)

Grand County Commission

The Grand County Commission will hold an emergency meeting on May 30, 2024. The agenda includes a closed session regarding pending or imminent litigation and consideration of a response to a draft communication from the State of Utah.

• Consideration of County response to draft communication from the State of Utah
• Closed session regarding pending or reasonably imminent litigation

Economic Opportunity Advisory Board

The Economic Development Advisory Board will review amended by-laws for Commission action and discuss previous and potential Rural County Grant projects. The board will also receive updates from the Economic Development Department and approve meeting minutes from March and April 2024.

• Review of amended by-laws for Commission action
• Discussion of previous and potential Rural County Grant projects
• Economic Development Department updates
• Approval of March 27, 2024, and April 24, 2024 meeting minutes

The Economic Development Advisory Board unanimously approved revisions to its Resolution and Bylaws, including removing the Secretary role and extending term limits to four years. The board also unanimously approved the minutes from previous meetings. Discussion focused on potential projects for the 2025 Rural Community Grant, including water infrastructure in Thompson Springs, childcare in Moab, and a commissary kitchen.

• Approved revision of EDAB Resolution and Bylaws (unanimous)
• Approved 3/27/24 and 4/24/24 Regular Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed potential 2025 Rural Community Grant projects (no vote recorded)
• Agreed to review USU/SBDC budget and job description at next meeting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings for two development requests that include workforce housing density bonuses. The body will also discuss potential Land Use Code updates in preparation for a June 4 workshop.

• Public hearing for Planned Unit Development at 1131 Lance Ave with workforce housing density bonus
• Public hearing for Planned Unit Development at 1278 San Juan Dr with workforce housing density bonus
• Discussion of potential LUC updates
• Future consideration: Rezone in Thompson Springs (Grimes)

The Planning Commission issued favorable recommendations for two Planned Unit Development (PUD) requests featuring workforce housing density bonuses. The commission also discussed upcoming land use code updates and the need for broader geographic representation on the board.

• Approved favorable recommendation for PUD at 1131 Lance Ave (unanimous)
• Approved favorable recommendation for PUD at 1278 San Juan Dr (unanimous)
• Approved May 13, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0, 1 abstention)

Grand County Commission

The Grand County Commission will hold a special meeting for a presentation regarding Trail To Tomorrow. No other business items are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation Of Trail To Tomorrow

Thompson Springs Special Service Fire District

The Fire Control Board will meet to review administrative items and receive a report from the Fire Chief. The agenda consists primarily of procedural boilerplate and routine approvals.

• Approval of meeting minutes
• Ratification of payment of bills
• Fire Chief's Report from Chief Marcum

Grand County Commission

The Grand County Commission will hold a public hearing regarding an amended development agreement for the Alternative Dwelling Overlay District. The body will also decide on a conditional use permit for Birdies and Bogies Mini Golf and a contribution for a hydrology study in the Thompson Special Service District.

• Public hearing for amended development agreement at 2231 S.Highway 191
• Conditional Use Permit for Birdies and Bogies Mini Golf
• Contribution to Thompson Special Service District for a hydrology study
• Reaffirming Resolution No. 3323 regarding fireworks
• Contract with Bombtown for 2024 Grand County Fair

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee will discuss the status of the 2024 external audit and plans for 2025. The body will also review restricted funds and the plan for reviewing a Financial Advisor proposal.

• External audit status for 2024 and plans for 2025
• Internal audit update from Cody Dieter
• Review of restricted funds
• Financial Advisor proposal review plan
• Advertising for Budget Advisory Board general public members

General

The Grand County Commission will meet to review meeting minutes and receive reports. The agenda includes updates on plans, LEPC business, and reports from the Emergency Manager and community stakeholders.

• Stakeholder Presentation
• Plan Updates
• LEPC Business
• Emergency Manager Updates and Reports
• Community Stakeholder Reports

General

The Grand County Library Board will consider revisions to art acquisition and exhibit policies. The board will also review a strategic plan draft and a technology plan for 2025-2030. Additionally, the board will interview and recommend a high school student representative for appointment.

• Revised Grand County Public Library Art Acquisition Policy
• Revised Grand County Public Library Art Exhibit Policy
• Grand County Public Library Bulletin Board and Display Policy
• GCPL Technology Plan for 2025-2030
• Interview and recommendation of High School Representative candidate

The Board approved revisions to the Art Acquisition and Art Exhibit policies and re-approved the Bulletin Board and Display Policy. The Board also recommended a candidate for the High School Representative position to the County Commission.

• Approved January 24, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved revised Art Acquisition Policy (unanimous)
• Approved revised Art Exhibit Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Bulletin Board and Display Policy (unanimous)
• Recommended Klayre Humphreys for Library Board High School Representative (unanimous)

Moab Tourism Advisory Board

The board will hold discussions on strategic partnerships and tourism trends, including weddings and influencer strategies. Members will also decide on a representative for the Airport Board and review the Discovermoab.com website.

• Election of a TCAB member to the Airport Board
• Strategic discussion with Rocky Mountaineer
• Discussion on wedding tourism
• Influencer and social strategy discussion
• Review of the Discovermoab.com site

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss priority updates to the land use code and review the interview process for applicants. The body will also receive updates regarding a future land use plan kickoff with CZB Consultants.

• Review of priority land use code updates
• Review of Planning Commission applicant interview process and questions
• Update on Future Land Use Plan kickoff meeting with CZB Consultants
• Discussion on rescheduling the May 27th meeting
• Future consideration of Community Rebuilds PUD Application public hearing

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the April 22, 2024 meeting. Members reviewed proposed applicant interview questions and priority land use code updates. The May 27 meeting was rescheduled to May 28 at 5 PM.

• Approved April 22, 2024 Meeting Minutes (All in favor)
• Rescheduled May 27 meeting to May 28 at 5 PM

General

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet on May 8, 2024, to conduct regular business. The agenda includes the approval of minutes from the March 13, 2024, meeting and a review of proposed amendments to the commission's bylaws.

• Approval of March 13, 2024, meeting minutes
• Review of amendments to bylaws

Grand County Commission

The Grand County Commission will consider several action items, including updates to special events ordinances and a conditional use permit for a major utility. The body will also review contracts for general plan updates and a marketing proposal from National Geographic Traveller.

• Kane Springs Improvement District Conditional Use Permit For A Major Utility
• Ordinance to repeal and replace Ordinance 675 and Chapter 8.16 regarding Special Events
• Independent Contractor Agreement with CZB, LLC for 2030 General Plan Land Use Chapter Update
• Ordinance establishing the Public Land Corner Preservation Fund
• Childrens Justice Center (CJC) vehicle purchase

The Commission denied a Conditional Use Permit for the Kane Springs Improvement District, citing inconsistency with the General Plan. Other actions included updating special events ordinances and approving a marketing proposal with National Geographic.

• Denied Kane Springs Improvement District Major Utility CUP (5-2)
• Approved Independent Contractor Agreement with CZB, LLC for General Plan Land Use update (7-0)
• Adopted new Chapter 8.16 (Special Events) and repealed Ordinance 675 (6-0)
• Approved 2024 preliminary special event pre-authorization list (6-1)
• Approved $14,017 National Geographic Traveller marketing proposal (7-0)
• Approved STAR Grant first contract amendments for seven recipients (7-0)
• Approved electric vehicle purchase for Children's Justice Center (6-1)
• Approved Ordinance Establishing the Public Land Corner Preservation Fund (7-0)

Economic Opportunity Advisory Board

The Economic Development Advisory Board will review updates from the Economic Development Department. The meeting includes discussions on the 2023 Rural County Grant report for Moab Community Childcare and planning for 2025 rural grants.

• Optimizing The Moab Visitor Product Mix presentation by Ashley Korenblat
• 2023 Rural County Grant Report for Moab Community Childcare
• Planning and discussion for 2025 Rural County Grant
• Planning and discussion for Rural Community Opportunities Grant

The Grand County Economic Development Advisory Board met on April 24, 2024, for updates and discussions. The board heard a presentation on optimizing the Moab visitor product mix, updates on the 2023 Rural Community Grant from Moab Community Childcare, and planning for the 2024 Rural Community Grant and Rural Communities Opportunity Grant. No formal decisions, votes, or approvals were recorded; the meeting was adjourned at 2:01:00.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a recommendation for an ordinance regarding the Tejada ADO amended development agreement. The commission will also discuss proposed amendments to the Employee Accessory Housing section.

• Recommendation for ordinance approving the Tejada ADO amended development agreement
• Amendment to Section 3.3.2 (D) Employee Housing, Accessory

The Grand County Planning Commission voted all in favor to adopt an ordinance approving the Tejada ADO Amended Development Agreement, after first amending the motion to strike the mention of the Master Plan (amendment also all in favor). The applicant was not present. The Commission also discussed possible amendments to Section 3.3.2(D) on Employee Housing, Accessory, but took no action. Minutes from April 8, 2024 were approved 4 in favor with Commissioner Evers abstaining.

• Approved April 8, 2024 meeting minutes (4 in favor, Commissioner Evers abstained)
• Amended motion to strike Master Plan mention from Tejada ADO ordinance (all in favor)
• Adopted amended ordinance approving Tejada ADO Amended Development Agreement (all in favor)
• Adjourned the meeting (all in favor)

Thompson Springs Special Service Fire District

The Fire Control Board will meet to review the Fire Chief's report and handle routine administrative tasks. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items.

• Approval of meeting minutes
• Ratification of payment of bills
• Fire Chief's Report from Chief Marcum

The Administrative Control Board approved the meeting minutes from March 19, 2024. The board also ratified payments for bills and payroll. No new or old business was discussed.

• Approved March 19, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Ratified payment of bills totaling $1,419.39 and payroll totaling $1,799.78 (7-0)

Grand County Commission

The Grand County Commission will consider several conditional use permits and a final plat for land development. The body will also discuss funding for the Thompson Spring Service District and a COLA ordinance for the County Attorney.

• Conditional Use Permits for Kane Springs Improvement District (Major Utility) and Rim Tours Adventures
• Final Plat for Arroyo Crossing, Phase I, Corrected Tract E, Amended
• Storm drain pipe purchase from Mountainland Supply Company (State Contract #MA987)
• Independent contract agreement with Atkinson Sound for the 2024 Grand County Fair
• Engagement letter with Larson Certified Public Accountants for 2023 financial audit

The Commission approved a series of special event applications for late 2024 and early 2025. It also approved a conditional use permit for a guide service and a final plat for Arroyo Crossing. A decision on a wastewater treatment plant permit for Kane Springs was postponed.

• Approved 15 Special Event Intent to Apply submissions (7-0)
• Postponed decision on Kane Springs Improvement District Conditional Use Permit (5-2)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Rim Tours Adventures guide service (7-0)
• Approved Final Plat for Arroyo Crossing, Phase I, Corrected Tract E, Amended (7-0)
• Approved $319,857.39 purchase of storm drain pipe (7-0)
• Approved Engineer's Design Exception for Old Thompson Townsite road width (7-0)
• Approved $10,800 contract with Atkinson Sound for 2024 Grand County Fair (7-0)
• Approved salary ordinance for the Elected County Attorney (6-1)

General

The OSTA Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss facility maintenance and prepare for the 2024 Grand County Fair. The committee will act as a temporary Fair Board and review fair schedules, financials, and budgets.

• Vote on Light and Sound Engineer for the 2024 Grand County Fair
• Review of 2024 Grand County Fair schedule and financials
• Discussion on remaining Grand County Fair budget and fund direction
• Review of Emergency Operating Plan (EOP) and Emergency Action Plan (EAP) drafts
• Updates on sports complex maintenance including irrigation and loading ramp refurbishment

Moab Tourism Advisory Board

The Moab Area Travel Council Advisory Board will meet to review visitor data and marketing strategies. The board is discussing target markets for spring and summer and the potential for the wedding market in Grand County.

• Review of TCAB Bylaws
• Discussion on sizing the wedding market opportunity in Grand County
• Review of Grand County visitor data
• Discussion of 2024 spring and summer target markets
• TRT and TRCCA reporting

The board approved minutes from four previous meetings and discussed a proposal to promote destination weddings via a new landing page and Google Ads. Members reviewed international travel trends and reported on the planning of the upcoming County Fair.

• Approved meeting minutes for 10.10.23, 11.14.23, 12.12.23, and 2.13.24 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss regulations regarding commercial uses, home occupations, and business licenses. The body will also review preliminary revisions to outdoor lighting requirements.

• Discussion on Commercial Uses, Home Occupations and Business Licenses
• Review of preliminary revisions to Outdoor Lighting Requirements

The Grand County Planning Commission approved the minutes from the March 25, 2024 meeting by unanimous vote. The commission held discussions on commercial uses, home occupations, business licenses, and preliminary revisions to outdoor lighting requirements. No new ordinances were adopted or denied during this session; several items, including an Accessory Dwelling Unit program extension, were deferred to future meetings.

• Approved March 25, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed commercial uses, home occupations, and business licenses
• Discussed preliminary revisions to Outdoor Lighting Requirements
• Deferred Accessory Dwelling Unit program extension to May meeting
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

General

The Grand County Commission will meet to conduct Water Workshop 301, focusing on the role of water providers. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural notices regarding public participation and accessibility.

• Water Workshop 301 - The Role Of Water Providers

Grand County Commission

The Grand County Commission will discuss the creation of a Fair Advisory Board and the adoption of a social media policy. The body is also considering several purchase agreements for the Sheriff's Office and contracts for the 2024 Grand County Fair.

• Resolution creating the Grand County Fair Advisory Board and bylaws
• Purchase agreements for Tasers and Body Cams for the Grand County Sheriff's Office
• Independent contract agreements with Berentis Rodeo, Kaleb Austin, and Keith Mccloud/Sean Moon Band for the 2024 Grand County Fair
• Approval of an additional full-time laborer position for the Grand County Roads Department
• Public hearing regarding elected office wages

The Commission approved a new full-time laborer for the Roads Department and purchase agreements for Tasers and body cameras for the Sheriff's Office. Several contracts for the 2024 Grand County Fair were approved, and a new social media policy was adopted.

• Approved one additional full-time laborer for Roads Department (6-0)
• Approved Taser Purchase Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for $103,275.00 (5-0)
• Approved Motorola Body Cam Purchase Agreement (6-0)
• Directed OSTA advisory board to oversee 2024 County Fair (6-0)
• Approved resolution supporting 4-H program and clubs (6-0)
• Adopted Social Media Policy with County Attorney edits (6-0)
• Approved $23,100.00 contract with Berentis Rodeo for County Fair (6-0)
• Approved $2,750.00 contract with Kaleb Austin and $5,300.00 contract with Keith McCloud/Sean Moon Band for County Fair (6-0)

Airport

The Grand County Airport Board will discuss the location of new garages for Airport Garage Co. and a digital advertising lease request from Lions Back Resort. The board will also review project reports for the terminal generator and taxiway construction.

• Discussion of new location options for Airport Garage Co. garages
• Lease agreement request for digital advertising on two terminal walls for Lions Back Resort
• Project report on Ramp/Taxiway A1 construction bids published March 7, 14, and 21
• Status update on terminal generator contract
• Construction update on Hangar 118 footers and stem walls

The Airport Board voted 5-0 to keep the Airport Garage Co. project in its originally planned location, rejecting alternative sites. The Board also voted 5-0 to deny a lease for exclusive digital advertising by Lions Back Resort, citing concerns about monopoly and the need for a fair, multi-advertiser system. Other items included approving previous meeting minutes and reviewing ongoing construction projects.

• Approved minutes of Feb 5, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of March 4, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved original location for Airport Garage Co. garages (5-0)
• Denied lease for exclusive Lions Back Resort digital advertising (5-0)

Economic Opportunity Advisory Board

The Economic Development Advisory Board is meeting to review department reports and board bylaws. The body will discuss a cooperative agreement with USU and receive updates on a walk audit in the City of Moab.

• USU Cooperative Agreement discussion
• City of Moab Walk Audit updates
• EDAB Bylaw review
• Discussion on Tourists Vs. Travelers
• Review of 2/28/24 meeting minutes

The Grand County Economic Development Advisory Board approved the February 28, 2024 meeting minutes and amended its proposed bylaws to require a two-thirds majority vote to remove the chair. The board held the City of Moab audit walk updates until member Michael Black can attend, and held the tourism vs. travelers discussion for a future meeting. Consideration of a new EDAB application was delayed until the bylaw revisions are finalized.

• Approved 02/28/2024 EDAB meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Amended proposed EDAB bylaws to require 2/3 majority vote to remove the Chair (unanimous)
• Held City of Moab audit walk updates until Michael Black can attend
• Held tourism vs. travelers discussion for next meeting
• Delayed EDAB application consideration until bylaws are updated

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss a road right-of-way width design exception and provide an update on the landscape ordinance. The body will also consider future updates to outdoor lighting and land use codes.

• Road Right-Of-Way Width Design Exception for a portion of the Old Thompson Townsite
• Update on the Landscape Ordinance
• Future consideration of Outdoor Lighting Revisions
• Future consideration of Priority Land Use Code Updates

The Grand County Planning Commission voted to send a favorable recommendation to the County Commission for a road right-of-way width design exception affecting a portion of the Old Thompson Townsite. The vote was all in favor, with Commissioner Evers not present for that vote. The Commission also approved the February 26, 2024 meeting minutes and received an update on the landscape ordinance; no other action items or public hearings were held.

• Approved sending a favorable recommendation to the County Commission for a road right-of-way width design exception for a portion of the Old Thompson Townsite (all in favor; Commissioner Evers not present for this vote)
• Approved February 26, 2024 meeting minutes (all in favor)

Grand County Commission

The Grand County Commission will receive a presentation on election results from the Chief Deputy Clerk/Auditor. The body will discuss and consider the approval of the March 5, 2024, Democratic Presidential Primary election results.

• Certification of the March 5, 2024, Democratic Presidential Primary election results

Thompson Springs Special Service Fire District

The Thompson Special Service District Fire Control Board will hold a regular meeting to review administrative items and receive a report from the Fire Chief. The agenda consists primarily of procedural boilerplate and routine reports.

• Approval of meeting minutes
• Ratification of payment of bills
• Fire Chief's Report from Chief Marcum

The Thompson Springs Special Service Fire District Administrative Control Board met on March 19, 2024 and approved its consent agenda, which covered the February 20, 2024 meeting minutes and ratification of payment of bills. The bills totaled $1,247.49 and payroll totaled $1,799.78. The vote was 6-0. There were no other substantive items: no fire chief's report, no new or old business, no public hearings, and no closed session. The meeting ran from 4:00 p.m. to 4:02 p.m.

• Approved consent agenda: February 20, 2024 minutes and ratification of payment of bills (6-0)
• Ratified bills of $1,247.49 and payroll of $1,799.78 (part of consent agenda, 6-0)

Grand County Commission

The Grand County Commission will determine the compliance timeline for Escape Adventures to cease commercial operations at 4330 Easy Street. The body will also consider a $67,500 grant program for special events and review several airport and legal agreements.

• Enforcement discussion for Escape Adventures (Parcel No.02-005A-0002) following a denied Conditional Use Permit
• Approval of 2024-2025 Special Event Grant Program with a fiscal impact of $67,500
• Termination of Dell Keys’ lease and approval of lease for K & K Airplane Services, LLC at Airport Lot 102/104
• Discussion of revisions to Ord No. 588 Outdoor Lighting and Sign Illumination Standards (2019)
• Review of the Special Events Ordinance

The Commission approved the 2024-2025 Special Event Grant Program and a storm drain easement for the Jackson Street project. Other actions included approving a podcast contract with KZMU and updating the right of way easement acquisition policy. The board postponed a decision on enforcement timelines for Escape Adventures pending an appeal.

• Approved 2024-2025 Special Event Grant Program (6-0)
• Approved update to Right of Way Easement Acquisition Policy and Procedure (6-0)
• Approved Storm Drain Grant of Easement and Agreement for Jackson Street Project (6-0)
• Approved Utah Department of Cultural and Community Engagement grant contract (6-0)
• Approved contractor agreement with KZMU for 6 outdoor recreation podcasts (6-0)
• Approved letter of support for $82,000 non-motorized trails grant application (6-0)
• Terminated Dell Keys' airport lease and approved lease for K&K Airplane Services, LLC (5-0)
• Postponed enforcement discussion for Escape Adventures CUP denial (5-0)

General

The Sand Flats Recreation Area Stewardship Committee is meeting to interview and vote on a new committee member. The body will also ratify letters to the BLM regarding motorized use hours and RAISE grant support.

• Vote on a new SFRA Stewardship Committee member
• Ratification of letter to BLM regarding Redesignating Hours for Motorized Use on Sand Flats Trails
• Ratification of RAISE grant support letter
• Discussion on Hell’s Revenge nomination as a National Recreation Trail
• Update on night time trail closure BLM scoping process

General

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to consider the approval of bylaws regarding additional members. The body will also discuss historic roads, ethics pledge paperwork, and the Portal/Kane Creek NHD.

• Bylaws Review - Additional Members
• Historic Roads (Bill Jackson)
• Ethics Pledge Paperwork
• Portal/Kane Creek NHD

Moab Tourism Advisory Board

The Moab Area Travel Council Advisory Board is meeting to review travel data and marketing initiatives. The board will discuss airport service, wedding promotions, and planning for the county fair.

• Web posting, airport service, and comparable travel data sets
• Wedding promotion by Love Communications
• County Fair planning
• ITB Report
• Approval of meeting minutes from 10.10.23, 11.14.23, 12.12.23, and 2.13.24

Grand County Commission

The Grand County Commission will discuss updating zoning districts and the land use code. The body is also considering a resolution to transfer Moab Uranium Mill Tailings Removal Action (UMTRA) land to the county and the City of Moab.

• Resolution to amend Grand County Land Use Code regarding zoning districts and use table
• Resolution for transfer of Moab Uranium Mill Tailings Removal Action (UMTRA) land to Grand County and City of Moab
• Conditional Use Permit for Escape Adventures Outfitter, Guide Services And Facility (Parcel No.02-005A-0002)
• Independent Contractor Agreement with Finley Holiday Film
• Outdoor Recreation Grant Infrastructure Application FY2024

The Commission initiated proceedings to revise zoning districts and the land use table and requested the transfer of approximately 480 acres of UMTRA project land to joint ownership. A conditional use permit for Escape Adventures was not granted after a tie vote, and the board approved nominees for the Water Conservancy District.

• Approved nominees for Grand County Water Conservancy District Board (4-3)
• Approved Independent Contractor Agreement with Finley Holiday Film (7-0)
• Denied Escape Adventures Conditional Use Permit (Motion failed 3-3)
• Approved resolution to amend Land Use Code zoning districts and use table (5-2)
• Approved Outdoor Recreation Grant application for OSTA archery range (7-0)
• Approved request for joint ownership of ~480 acres of UMTRA land (5-1)
• Approved Consent Agenda items, postponing meeting minutes (7-0)

Airport

The Grand County Airport Board will vote on recommendations to terminate and reassign leases for the Dell Keys and Doug Carroll hangars. The board will also discuss excavation cost increases for new Airport Garage Co. garages. Additionally, the board will review project reports for the Ramp/Taxiway A1 and terminal generator.

• Recommendation to terminate Dell Keys' lease and approve Keith McBeth for land lease
• Recommendation to terminate Doug Carroll's lease and approve James Maybe for land lease
• Discussion of Airport Garage Co. excavation cost estimates
• Ramp/Taxiway A1 bidding scheduled for March
• Proposed amendment to Minimum Standards regarding hangar sales and Lease Policies

The Grand County Airport Board approved new land leases tied to two hangar sales. For the Dell Keys hangar sale, the board approved a new 24-year lease at the current rental rate, 5-0 with Jenny abstaining, after the County declined its right of first refusal. For the Doug Carroll hangar sale, the board approved a new 31-year lease for buyer James Mabey, 4-0 with Jenny and Randy abstaining. The board also approved the February 5, 2024 minutes 4-0. A request from Airport Garage Co. to relocate new garages onto the expanded parking lot was discussed but no decision was recorded.

• Approved February 5, 2024 minutes (4-0)
• Approved new 24-year lease for Dell Keys hangar sale at current rental rate (5-0, Jenny abstaining)
• Approved new 31-year lease for Doug Carroll hangar sale to James Mabey (4-0, Jenny and Randy abstaining)
• No vote recorded on Airport Garage Co. request to relocate new garages to the expanded parking lot

Grand County Commission

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and public notices. No specific action items, proposals, or discussion topics are listed for this meeting.

Economic Opportunity Advisory Board

The board will meet to review updates on county economic development, the Moab Chamber of Commerce, and the City of Moab strategic planning. The session includes reports on the Grand County Revolving Loan Fund, SERDA, USU, and the Wild Cat Fund.

• Approval of 1/31/24 regular meeting minutes
• Grand County Revolving Loan Fund and SERDA updates
• USU and Wild Cat Fund updates
• City of Moab strategic planning updates
• Moab Chamber of Commerce update

The Economic Development Advisory Board approved its Jan. 31, 2024 meeting minutes unanimously and received updates on economic development, tourism, the Chamber of Commerce, a revolving loan fund, USU programs, City of Moab strategic planning, and state economic opportunity efforts. No new funding, contracts, or ordinances were decided; the $400K revolving loan fund and $125K GOEO grant were reported as previously set or awarded. The meeting adjourned at 2:06 p.m.

• Approved 01/31/24 EDAB meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss forthcoming amendments to dark skies and lighting requirements. The body will also conduct a workshop regarding a waterwise landscaping ordinance.

• Discussion of Dark Skies/Lighting Requirements amendments
• Workshop on Waterwise Landscaping Ordinance

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the January 22, 2024 meeting. The commission held discussions regarding forthcoming dark skies and lighting requirement amendments and conducted a workshop on a waterwise landscaping ordinance.

• Approved January 22, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee is meeting to elect a Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary. Members will review committee bylaws and determine the focus of internal audits for 2024. The committee will also discuss the state audit and the external audit letter of engagement.

• Election of Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary
• Review and possible changes to committee bylaws
• Appointment of a financial expert
• Discussion on 2024 internal audit focus
• External audit overview and letter of engagement

Thompson Springs Special Service Fire District

The board will meet to approve previous minutes and ratify the payment of bills. The agenda also includes a report from Fire Chief Marcum.

• Ratification of payment of bills
• Fire Chief's Report by Chief Marcum

Grand County Commission

The Grand County Commission will consider adopting the General Plan Housing Chapter and the Moab Area Affordable Housing Master Plan. The body will also review several zoning changes, airport hangar sales, and a public hearing on mental health and substance use disorder needs.

• Adoption of the General Plan Housing Chapter and Moab Area Affordable Housing Master Plan
• Rezone of 1540 Spanish Valley Drive from Large Lot Residential to General Business
• Conditional Use Permit for Escape Adventures Outfitter, Guide Services and Facility
• Letter of support for RAISE Grant work on Sand Flats Road
• Right of first refusal for the sale of airport hangars 102/104 and 120

Moab Tourism Advisory Board

The Moab Area Travel Council Advisory Board will meet to review marketing and economic development reports. The board is scheduled to discuss and approve its bylaws and nominate a Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary.

• Discussion and approval of bylaws
• Nomination of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
• Recap of Frances's Sales Mission by Melissa Stocks
• Recap of the 75-Year Film by Bega Metzner
• Economic Development Director report by Ben Fredregill

The board elected Brian Hunnings as Chair and Alex Borichevsky as Vice Chair. Members approved a motion to explore AI technology for recording meeting minutes, with Sharon Kienzle volunteering as secretary. The meeting included reports on a French sales mission and regional tourism trends.

• Approved motion to explore AI options for meeting minutes
• Elected Brian Hunnings as Chair
• Elected Alex Borichevsky as Vice Chair
• Appointed Sharon Kienzle as secretary

General

The Planning Commission will meet to elect a Chair and Vice Chair for two-year terms. The body will also discuss appointments and provide an update on current policy and procedure.

• Election of officers for Chair and Vice Chair (2-year term)
• Discussion and consideration of appointments
• Update on current policy and procedure
• Approval of meeting minutes from May 25, 2023

The Boundary Commission approved the minutes from May 25, 2023, and elected its officers for a two-year term. The commission noted a vacancy for a citizen representative and discussed three pending pre-annexations in the City.

• Approved May 25, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Tory Hill as Chair for a 2-year term (unanimous)
• Appointed Evan Clapper as Vice Chair for a 2-year term (unanimous)

Grand County Commission

The Grand County Commission will consider amendments to the Non-Motorized Trails Master Plan and contracts for the Old Spanish Trail Arena. The body will also hold public hearings regarding a residential-to-business rezone and the adoption of the General Plan Housing Chapter.

• Public hearing for rezone from Large Lot Residential to General Business at 1540 Spanish Valley Drive
• Public hearing for the General Plan Housing Chapter and Moab Area Affordable Housing Master Plan
• Contract with Atkinson Sound for Old Spanish Trail Arena sound system
• Public hearing for amended development agreement at 3207 S. Highway 191
• Grant contracts for Moab Chamber of Commerce, Moab Community Childcare, and Moab Area Community Land Trust

Airport

The Grand County Airport Board will discuss a grant application for ramp construction and the relocation of Alpha 1. The board is also considering a lease term adjustment for Airport Garage Co. and a hangar sale for Dell Keys.

• Grant application for Alpha 1 relocation and ramp construction
• Lease term start date adjustment for Airport Garage Co.
• Hangar sale for Dell Keys
• Terminal generator contract signed
• $80,000 FEMA grant for drive-through gate replacement

The Board approved a grant application for Alpha 1 relocation and ramp construction. It also denied a request from Airport Garage Co. to delay lease payments during construction to avoid setting a precedent.

• Approved submission of grant application for Alpha 1 relocation & ramp construction (4-0)
• Denied request by Airport Garage Co. to start lease term 6 months after signing (4-0)
• Approved January 8, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)

Airport

The Grand County Airport Board will discuss a lease term adjustment for Airport Garage Co. and the sale of a hangar owned by Dell Keys. The board is also considering a grant application for the Alpha 1 relocation and ramp construction.

• Discussion of Airport Garage Co. lease start date adjustment
• Consideration of Dell Keys' hangar sale
• Grant application for Alpha 1 relocation and ramp construction
• Update on 90% completed ramp/taxi lane design work
• Status of terminal generator contract and $80,000 FEMA grant for gate replacement

The Airport Board unanimously voted to decline a request from Airport Garage Co. to delay the start of their lease term by six months, citing precedent and legal concerns. The Board also approved the submission of a grant application for Alpha 1 relocation and ramp construction. Additionally, the Board reviewed status updates on hangar sales, airline partnerships, and upcoming emergency exercises.

• Approved January 8, 2024 minutes (4-0)
• Declined Airport Garage Co. request to delay lease start by 6 months (4-0)
• Approved submission of grant application for Alpha 1 relocation & ramp construction (4-0)

Economic Opportunity Advisory Board

The board will review updates on the Trail To Tomorrow strategic planning and the City of Moab Rural Communities Opportunity Grant. Members will also handle board nominations and a review of bylaws.

• Grand County Strategic Planning Updates - Trail To Tomorrow
• City Of Moab - Rural Communities Opportunity Grant Update
• Nominations for 2024 EDAB Chair and Vice Chair roles
• Bylaws Review
• Review of open board positions for Workforce Development

The Economic Development Advisory Board approved its 10/25/23, 11/29/23 and 12/13/23 meeting minutes unanimously. It elected Forrest Rodgers as 2024 Chair and Melisa Jeffers as 2024 Vice Chair, both by unanimous vote, with Shalee Bryant continuing as Secretary. The board also rescheduled its November and December 2024 regular meetings to November 20 and December 18 at a location other than the County Chambers, and discussed strategic planning updates, a $600,000 Rural Communities Opportunity Grant to the City of Moab, and proposed bylaws revisions.

• Approved 10/25/23, 11/29/23 and 12/13/23 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Nominated Forrest Rodgers as 2024 Chair (unanimous)
• Nominated Melisa Jeffers as 2024 Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Rescheduled November and December 2024 regular meetings to November 20 and December 18 at a different location than the County Chambers (unanimous)

General

The Library Board will meet to review internal governance documents and budget updates. The session includes the election of board officers and a review of the library's mission statement.

• 2023 Budget Update and 2024 Budget Discussion
• Election of Board Officers
• Review and re-approval of Library Board Bylaws
• Review of Library Policy for Board Meeting Minutes
• Discussion of Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement and Ethics Pledge per Ordinance No. 593

The Board unanimously approved the library's bylaws and the policy for board meeting minutes. New board officers were elected, and the Director provided updates on the 2023 and 2024 budgets.

• Approved November 2, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Board Bylaws as presented (unanimous)
• Approved Policy for Board Meeting Minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Elected Michele as Board Chair and Rowan as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Appointed Meghan as Secretary (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a development agreement for an alternative dwelling overlay district and the adoption of an affordable housing plan. The body will also discuss the 2024 Planning and Zoning roadmap.

• Public hearing on amended development agreement for Alternative Dwelling Overlay District at 2850 Highway 191
• Resolution to adopt the Moab Area Affordable Housing Plan
• Proposed amendment to the 2030 General Plan
• Discussion of the 2024 P&Z Roadmap

The Planning Commission issued favorable recommendations to the County Commission for two items. These included an amended development agreement for a dwelling overlay district and the adoption of the Moab Area Affordable Housing Plan.

• Recommended approval of amended development agreement for 2850 Highway 191 (unanimous)
• Recommended adoption of Moab Area Affordable Housing Plan and 2030 General Plan amendment (unanimous)
• Approved January 8, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Thompson Springs Special Service Fire District

The Thompson Springs Special Service Fire District will meet to appoint its President and Secretary for 2024. The board will also review meeting minutes and ratify the payment of bills.

• Nomination and appointment of District President and Secretary for 2024
• Ratification of payment of bills
• Approval of December 5, 2023 and December 19, 2023 meeting minutes
• Fire Chief's Report from Chief Marcum

Grand County Commission

The Grand County Commission will consider several action items including a zoning ordinance for overnight accommodations and a subdivision infrastructure extension. The body will also discuss water project support for the Thompson Special Service District and the Community Impact Board prioritization process.

• Ordinance for Entrada Overnight Accommodations Overlay-RV/Campground for Parcel No. 24-0XST-0067 off SR 313
• Infrastructure extension request for Walking Horse Subdivision
• Resolution adopting the Grand County Social Media Policy
• Resolution supporting the National Groundwater Monitoring Network and 2024 grant application
• Contract renewals for Sand Flats Recreation Area toilet cleaning and Ferrellgas propane deliveries to the airport

The Commission approved an Overnight Accommodations Overlay for a campground/RV site off SR 313 and authorized three high-impact special events for Q3 2024. Other actions included updating employee pay policies and approving a grant application for groundwater monitoring. The board also heard extensive public testimony regarding the Kane Creek development.

• Approved Overnight Accommodations Overlay for Parcel No. 24-0XST-0067 (6-1)
• Approved Q3 2024 Special Event applications for Ute 100, Moab Music Festival, and Moab Century Tour (7-0)
• Approved 24-month extension for Walking Horse Subdivision improvements (7-0)
• Approved 2024 Chair Pre-Authorized Procurement List (7-0)
• Approved National Groundwater Monitoring Network grant application (7-0)
• Approved updated employee pay-for-performance policies (7-0)
• Approved clarification letter to US Forest Service regarding wilderness support (5-2)
• Postponed action on Grand County Social Media Policy (6-0)

General

The Library Board is holding a special meeting to interview applicants for the board. The board will discuss and recommend a candidate to the Grand County Commission for appointment.

• Interview of Library Board candidates
• Recommendation of a candidate to the Grand County Commission

Moab Tourism Advisory Board

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The board will hear member reports and consider future agenda items.

Airport

The Board is considering a recommendation to the County Commission regarding a hangar lease amendment for Dell Keys. Members will also interview Randy Martin for a position on the Airport Board.

• Interview of Randy Martin for the Airport Board
• Hangar sale and lease extension discussion involving Dell Keys
• Ramp/Taxi lane design work at 90% completion
• Generator for terminal scope of work and insurance status
• Contour Airlines grand opening scheduled for February 1

The Grand County Airport Board voted 4-0 to recommend Randy Martin for appointment to the Airport Board seat vacated by Norm Knapp. The board voted 4-0 to table a request from hangar owner Dell Keys to amend her lease with four 5-year extensions, after she objected to the associated rent increase. The board also approved the December 18, 2023 minutes 4-0 and discussed the county internal audit, airport financial reporting, and upcoming projects including a Contour Airlines grand opening on Feb. 1.

• Approved December 18, 2023 minutes (4-0)
• Recommended Randy Martin for appointment to Airport Board (4-0)
• Tabled Dell Keys hangar lease amendment with four 5-year extensions (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will vote for a Chairperson and Vice Chair and review board procedures. The body will also hold initial discussions regarding the 2024 budget, timeline, and priorities for Planning & Zoning.

• Vote for Chairperson and Vice Chair
• Discussion on 2024 Planning & Zoning budget and priorities
• Amendments to the Non-Motorized Trails Master Plan
• Public survey for Sand Flats Road improvements including pavement and bike/pedestrian access

The Grand County Planning Commission approved its December 11, 2023 minutes and unanimously re-elected Bob O'Brien as chair and Jerry Klaes as vice chair. The meeting was otherwise mostly updates and discussion: a public survey on planned Sand Flats Road improvements was set to launch January 9, 2024, and staff described upcoming work on the Non-Motorized Trails Master Plan, a Waterwise Landscaping Ordinance, and revisions to the Water Source Protection Overlay. No public hearings were held and no other substantive land-use decisions were made.

• Approved December 11, 2023 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Re-elected Bob O'Brien as Planning Commission chair (unanimous)
• Re-elected Jerry Klaes as Planning Commission vice chair (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 5:48 PM (all in favor)

Airport

The Airport Board will interview and vote on Randy Martin's application for a board term. Members will also consider amending a hangar lease for Dell Keys and discuss internal audit results.

• Interview and vote on Randy Martin for Airport Board appointment
• Proposed lease amendment for Dell Keys to add four 5-year extensions
• Discussion of County Internal Audit results
• Project update: Ramp/Taxi lane design at 90% completion
• Contour Airlines grand opening scheduled for Feb. 1

The Airport Board approved the December 2023 meeting minutes and recommended Randy Martin for appointment to the board. Members also tabled a decision regarding a hangar lease amendment for Dell Keys to allow for further negotiation on rent terms. The board additionally reviewed airport financial reporting procedures and received updates on ongoing infrastructure projects.

• Approved December 18, 2023, meeting minutes (4-0)
• Recommended Randy Martin for appointment to the Airport Board (4-0)
• Tabled hangar lease amendment for Dell Keys (4-0)

Grand County Commission

The Commission will appoint a Chair and Vice Chair for 2024 and fill several volunteer positions on county boards. The body will also consider rezoning requests and an ordinance for overnight accommodations. A public hearing is scheduled regarding the 2024 Community Development Block Grant.

• Alternative Dwelling Overlay Rezone: 1441 Spanish Valley Drive
• Alternative Dwelling Overlay Rezone: 1379 S. Arnel Ln.
• Overnight Accommodations Overlay ordinance for Parcel No. 24-0XST-0067 on SR 313
• Public hearing for 2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
• Purchase of election equipment

The Commission reappointed Jacques Hadler as Chair and Kevin Walker as Vice Chair. Commissioners approved two Alternative Dwelling Overlay rezonings and updated various board and committee liaison assignments. Additionally, the Commission ratified $1,572,883.47 in bill payments and held a public hearing regarding Community Development Block Grant applications.

• Reappointed Jacques Hadler as Chair and Kevin Walker as Vice Chair (6-1)
• Approved ADO rezone at 1441 Spanish Valley Drive (5-1)
• Approved ADO rezone at 1379 Arnel Ln (5-1)
• Tabled RV/Campground overlay decision for two weeks (7-0)
• Ratified $1,572,883.47 in bill payments (7-0)
• Approved seven volunteer board and commission appointments (7-0)
• Updated commission liaison assignments (7-0)
• Postponed one Thompson Springs SSD appointment (7-0)