Rural Utah Infrastructure Coalition public meetings in 2025
16 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Governing Board
The Rural Utah Infrastructure Coalition Governing Board will hold a public hearing to invite comment on the proposed 2026 annual budget. The meeting is scheduled for December 11, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the Carbon County Commission Chambers in Price, Utah, and is also available electronically via Zoom.
- Public hearing for 2026 Annual Budget
- Meeting location: 751 East 100 North, Price, Utah 84501
- Electronic participation via Zoom (Webinar ID: 818 1262 3532)
- No tax increase proposed in the 2026 budget
- Proposed 2026 budget posted on Utah Public Notice Website
Governing Board
The Seven County Infrastructure Coalition Governing Board will hold a public hearing on the 2026 annual budget, vote on resolutions to adopt the budget and the 2026 meeting schedule, and discuss project updates. The board also plans to enter closed session for real estate, litigation, and trade secrets.
- Public hearing on the 2026 annual budget
- Approval of Resolution 2025-12A for the 2026 annual budget
- Approval of Resolution 2025-12B for the 2026 meeting schedule
- Presentation and approval of monthly expenses and November financial reports
- Motion to enter closed session for real estate acquisition, potential litigation, professional competency, and trade secrets
Governing Board
The Governing Board will discuss the 2026 budget and the potential addition of Sanpete County to the coalition. The meeting includes reports on engineering, planning, and communications, as well as a review of project detail sheets.
- Review and approval of the 2026 Budget
- Discussion on adding Sanpete County to SCIC
- Consideration of the annual Fraud Risk Assessment
- Approval and adoption of monthly expenses
- Review of October financial reports
Governing Board
The Governing Board will meet to approve monthly expenses and review financial reports for September. The session includes updates from the executive director, engineers, and communications staff, as well as a review of coalition project detail sheets.
- Approval and adoption of monthly expenses
- Review and acceptance of September financial reports
- Discussion and review of Coalition projects detail sheets
- Closed session regarding real estate acquisition, potential litigation, professional competency, and trade secrets
Governing Board
The Governing Board will discuss project updates, including the Jensen project, and review financial reports. The board is scheduled to consider a contract extension with ICF for STB 3rd party consulting.
- Contract extension with ICF for STB 3rd Party Consulting
- Approval and adoption of monthly expenses
- Review and acceptance of August financial reports
- Jensen Project updates
- Closed session regarding real estate acquisition, potential litigation, professional competency, and trade secrets
Governing Board
The Rural Utah Infrastructure Coalition Governing Board will meet on August 14, 2025, to discuss project updates, financial reports, and approve expenses. The meeting will include a presentation on the Greendale Project and a review of the Wahke Resources and CRI Tech. Refinery Proposal.
- Approval of July 10, 2025, meeting minutes
- Presentation on the Greendale Project (P3)
- Review of Wahke Resources and CRI Tech. Refinery Proposal
- Presentation and approval of monthly expenses
- Review and acceptance of July financial reports
Governing Board
The Governing Board will meet to approve monthly expenses and review financial reports for June. The session includes a presentation of the Financial Audit Report and updates on coalition projects.
- Approval of monthly expenses
- Presentation of Financial Audit Report
- Review of Coalition projects detail sheets
- Update on PTIF Resolution
- Discussion regarding Greendale Ski Resort with GOEO consultant Nicole Cottle
Governing Board
The Rural Utah Infrastructure Coalition Governing Board will discuss financial reports, project updates, and liability expenses. The meeting includes a public hearing on a specific resolution and presentations regarding mining and energy labs.
- Public hearing for Resolution No. 2025-05A
- Discussion and approval of liability expense to Carbon County
- Approval and adoption of monthly expenses and May financial reports
- Discussion of a new checking account for SCIC
- Approval of direct deposit for Stacey Herpel
Governing Board
The Governing Board is holding a public hearing regarding the issuance of Private Activity Bonds. These funds are intended to finance the acquisition, construction, and equipping of rail surface transportation and freight transfer facilities.
- Proposed issuance of bonds not to exceed $2,400,000,000
- Project scope: rail facilities from Kyune, Utah (near Soldier Summit) to the Uinta Basin area
- Project operators: Drexel Hamilton Infrastructure Partners Fund II, LLC, or affiliates including Uintah Basin Railway Holdings, LLC
- Public hearing held June 12, 2025, at Carbon County Commission Chambers
Governing Board
The Rural Utah Infrastructure Coalition Governing Board will vote on Bond Resolution No. 2025-05A and consider an update to the Uinta Basin Railway Development Agreement. The board will also approve monthly expenses, April financial reports, and an engagement letter with The Stratton Law Firm, PLLC. A closed executive session is scheduled for discussion of real estate acquisition, potential litigation, and trade secrets.
- Approval of Bond Resolution No. 2025-05A
- Update to Uinta Basin Railway Development Agreement to Uinta Basin Railway Holdings, LLC
- Approval of Updated Engagement Letter with The Stratton Law Firm, PLLC
- Presentation and approval of monthly expenses and April financial reports
- Motion to enter closed executive session under Section 59-1-404
Governing Board
The Rural Utah Infrastructure Coalition Governing Board meets to discuss and act on operational items including a vehicle purchase, approval of monthly expenses, and financial reports. The board will also receive a report on the San Rafael Energy Lab and consider a closed executive session.
- Vehicle purchase discussion and approval
- Report on San Rafael Energy Lab
- Approval of minutes from March 13, 2025 meeting
- Presentation and adoption of monthly expenses and financial reports for March
- Motion for closed (executive) session under §52-4-205
Governing Board
The Governing Board of the Rural Utah Infrastructure Coalition is holding a strategy summit to review existing tools (GIS mapping, ranking matrix, costing tools, Utah Project Portal) and discuss current projects. Agenda items include a rural energy discussion with Rep. Carl Albrecht and exploration of general funding mechanisms. No votes or binding decisions are scheduled; this is a planning and prioritization session.
- Overview of existing tools: GIS Mapping, Ranking Matrix updates, Costing Tools, Utah Project Portal
- Review of Current Projects and Initiatives
- Rural Utah Energy Discussion with Rep. Carl Albrecht
- Coalition General Funding Mechanisms discussion
- Opportunities and Project Prioritization session
Governing Board
The Governing Board will discuss infrastructure projects and financial reports. The board is scheduled to review a contract agreement with Smuin Rich and Marsing and approve monthly expenses.
- Review of contract agreement with Smuin Rich and Marsing
- Approval and adoption of monthly expenses for Smuin, Rich & Marsing
- Reports on Uintah Basin Railway Project and San Rafael Energy Lab
- Updates on San Juan County projects and Jensen Water
- Discussion of Throughput Infrastructure Fund for Sevier, Carbon, and Emery counties
Governing Board
The Governing Board will discuss several infrastructure projects and financial reports. The meeting includes reviews of engineering contracts and the adoption of monthly expenses.
- Discussion of Jones & DeMille Engineering contract
- Review of Venable fee structure
- Updates on Uintah Basin Railway Project, Jensen Water, and San Juan County projects
- Reports on San Rafael Energy Lab and Greendale Recreation Area
- Approval and adoption of monthly expenses
Governing Board
The Rural Utah Infrastructure Coalition Governing Board will meet on January 9, 2025, to elect new co-chair(s) and a treasurer, and to review a contract with Jones & DeMille Engineering. The board will also receive updates on the San Rafael Energy Lab, Greendale Recreation Area, Uintah Basin Railway Project, and San Juan County projects. They will consider approval of monthly expenses and financial reports, and may enter a closed session for litigation, personnel, or real estate matters.
- Selection of New Co-Chair(s) and New Treasurer
- Review of Jones & DeMille Engineering Contract
- Report on San Rafael Energy Lab
- Uintah Basin Railway Project update
- Approval of monthly expenses and financial reports
Governing Board
This notice provides the 2025 regular meeting schedule for the Seven County Infrastructure Coalition Governing Board, with monthly meetings on the second Thursday at 10:00 a.m. in Price, Utah. No specific agenda items or decisions are discussed — it is a procedural schedule announcement only.
- Regular meetings set for second Thursday of each month in 2025 (except January 9 location TBD)
- Meetings held at Carbon County Commission Chambers, 751 East 100 North, Price, UT
- Contact Stacey Herpel at 385-337-0033 or [email protected] for questions or ADA accommodations