Emery County public meetings in 2023
29 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Emery County Nursing Home Board
The Emery County Nursing Home Board will meet to discuss and review the Capital Reserve Fund, the Employee Retention Credit, and the 2024 budget. Reports from Traditions Health Care's CFO/CEO, the administrator, director of nursing, and medical director will be presented. The board will also approve the minutes from the October 11, 2023 meeting.
- Discussion and review of Capital Reserve Fund
- Employee Retention Credit
- Budget for 2024
- Traditions CFO and CEO's report (financial and operations)
- Approval of October 11, 2023 regular meeting minutes
Emery County Economic Development board
The Emery County Economic Opportunity (CEO) Board is meeting to review financial and administrative items. The board will consider remaining FY2023 funds and the 2024 meeting schedule.
- Discussion of approximately $52,500 in remaining FY2023 funds
- Discussion of approximately $23,000 in Part B funds
- Approval of September 11 meeting minutes
- Establishment of the CY2024 meeting schedule
Emery County Community Reinvestment Agency
The Emery County Community Reinvestment Agency board will meet to approve prior meeting minutes, discuss and possibly approve the Hornshadow Project area CRA boundaries, hold a public hearing on the 2024 and amended 2023 budgets, and vote on the amended 2023 budget. The meeting is scheduled for December 18, 2023, at the Emery County Courthouse in Castle Dale.
- Discuss/Approve/Deny August 2023 and October 2023 meeting minutes
- Discuss/Approve/Deny Hornshadow Project area CRA boundaries
- Public hearing on 2024 CRA budget and amended 2023 CRA budget
- Discuss/Approve/Deny 2023 amended CRA budget
Emery County Library Board
The Emery County Library Board will meet to discuss and vote on routine business, including approving September minutes, ratifying several grants and agreements, and approving the 2024 budget and meeting schedule. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no major policy changes or public hearings listed.
- Ratification of FY2024 Hot to Trot(spot) Grant (Contract #240841)
- Ratification of 2023 LSTA Emerging Technology: AI Projects Grant (Contract #240882)
- Ratification of PBS Utah 2023 Reading Marathon Mini Grants for Castle Dale and Orangeville Branch Libraries
- Ratification of Collaborative Agreement with American Heart Association (Libraries with Heart Program)
- Ratification of 2024 Budget
Emery County Planning and Zoning Commission
The Emery County Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to approve the November 8, 2023 minutes, set the 2024 meeting schedule, and discuss or approve several items including a new amended project area for Hornshadow, a fee schedule, a minor subdivision approval for Chase Clyde, grants, and an update on the General Plan. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom and in person at 75 East Main, Castle Dale, UT.
- Discuss/Approve/Deny ratification of new amended project area for Hornshadow
- Discuss/Approve/Deny Fee schedule
- Discuss Process for Minor SubDivision Approval
- Discuss/Approve/Deny Chase Clyde for Minor Subdivision approval
- Discussion on Grants and Update on General Plan
Local Building Authority of Emery County
The Local Building Authority of Emery County board will meet to approve minutes from its October 2023 special meeting, approve bills to be paid, and set its 2024 annual meeting schedule. The agenda is routine and contains no major policy decisions or public hearings.
- Approve meeting minutes from October 2023 Special LBA Meeting
- Approval of bills to be paid through the Local Building Authority
- Discuss/approve/deny 2024 Annual Meeting Schedule
Emery County Museum Board
The Emery County Museum Board will meet to discuss and vote on several museum items, including a new hat display, moving an agricultural cart, and installing a CCC sign. The board will also discuss bylaws, board positions, and the 2024 meeting schedule, and hear reports on maintenance, visitation, and events.
- Discuss/Approve/Deny: New Hat Display
- Discuss/Approve/Deny: Moving Agricultural Cart
- Discuss/Approve/Deny: CCC Sign installation
- Discuss Bylaws and Board Member positions
- Discuss/Approve/Deny: 2024 Meeting Schedule
Local Building Authority of Emery County
The Local Building Authority of Emery County will meet to review project updates and financial matters. The board will consider a change order for the Gasification Metal Building Project and an amended agreement for the Huntington Senior Citizen Center Project.
- Change Order #1 from Busk Inc. regarding the Gasification Metal Building Project
- Amended agreement between Jones and Demille Engineering and Emery County LBA for the Huntington Senior Citizen Center Project
- Approval of bills to be paid through the Local Building Authority
- Approval of August 29, 2023, meeting minutes
Emery County Nursing Home Board
The Emery County Nursing Home Board is meeting to approve prior meeting minutes, discuss the Capital Reserve Fund, and vote on authorizing a lease. Reports from Traditions Health Care's CFO/CEO, the administrator, director of nursing, and medical director will cover finances and operations. The meeting is routine oversight of the San Rafael Health and Rehabilitation facility.
- Vote to authorize lease
- Discussion and review of Capital Reserve Fund
- Approval of August 23, 2023, regular meeting minutes
- Traditions CFO and CEO's financial and operations report
- Administrator's operations and marketing report
Emery County Community Reinvestment Agency
The Emery County Community Reinvestment Agency will hold a special meeting to hear presentations on a housing development project and on UAC's role in overseeing CRA projects, then vote on disbursing funds to Epicenter for the affordable housing project and on a UAC RFQ. The meeting is scheduled for October 2, 2023, at 10:30 AM in the Emery County Courthouse Commission Chambers, 75 East Main Street, Castle Dale, Utah.
- Presentation by Maria (Epicenter) on Housing Development Project
- Presentation by UAC on overseeing CRA projects
- Discuss/Approve/Deny Affordable Housing Project Disbursement to Epicenter
- Discuss/Approve/Deny UAC RFQ
Emery County Library Board
The Emery County Library Board is meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including ratification of state grants, a proposed circulation policy update, and the 2024 budget. They will also consider joining the Beehive Library Consortium for OverDrive services. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person.
- Ratification of FY2024 LSTA Borrower Support Grant (Contract #240144)
- Ratification of FY2024 LSTA Grant for Library of Things (Contract #232478)
- Ratification of UPLIFT Professional Development Grant (Contract #240354)
- Discussion/approval of Beehive Library Consortium OverDrive agreement for 2024
- Discussion/approval of 2024 Budget Proposal
Local Building Authority of Emery County
The Local Building Authority of Emery County board meeting scheduled for September 5, 2023, has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on December 12, 2023. No agenda items were discussed.
- Meeting cancelled
- Next meeting: December 12, 2023
Emery County Nursing Home Board
The Emery County Nursing Home Board will meet to approve minutes, discuss the Capital Reserve Fund, receive updates on a lease agreement, consider board member remuneration, and authorize the administrator to sign a finance agreement with Smartlix. Reports from Traditions Health Care CFO/COO, the administrator, director of nursing, and medical director are also scheduled.
- Discussion and review of Capital Reserve Fund
- Update on Lease Agreement/Offer
- Remuneration for Board Members
- Smartlix and Authorization for Admin to Sign Finance Agreement
- Traditions CFO and COO's report (financial and operations)
Emery County Community Reinvestment Agency
The Emery County Community Reinvestment Agency will hold a regular meeting on August 15, 2023, at 10:00 AM in the Emery County Courthouse Commission Chambers. The board will approve the April 2023 meeting minutes and discuss, approve, or deny an affordable housing donation to Canal Commons. The meeting is open to the public, with no electronic participation available.
- Approval of April 2023 meeting minutes
- Discuss/Approve/Deny Affordable Housing Donation to Canal Commons
Emery County Museum Board
The Emery County Museum Board will meet to approve minutes, discuss accepting donated items (a plaque, dinosaur replicas, and WWII uniforms), and consider a strategic plan, which is on hold pending the new director's acclimation. The board will also review maintenance, visitation, and events.
- Approve minutes from May 23, 2023
- Discuss/approve/deny completed Dixon Peacock plaque
- Discuss/approve/deny three dinosaur replicas donated by Carole Jones
- Discuss/approve/deny two WWII uniforms donated by family members
- Strategic plan put on hold until new director acclimates
Local Building Authority of Emery County
The Local Building Authority of Emery County will hold a special meeting to approve minutes, pay bills, and consider awarding a construction bid for a pre-engineered metal building gasification facility at the San Rafael Energy Research Center (SRERC) to TSJ Construction. They will also discuss a pre-construction design assistance contract with TSJ Construction, with intent to move into construction phases afterward.
- Award bid to TSJ Construction for new gasification facility at SRERC
- Discuss/approve contract for pre-construction design assistance with TSJ Construction
- Approve bills to be paid through LBA
- Approve meeting minutes from July 5, 2023
Local Building Authority of Emery County
The Local Building Authority of Emery County will hold a special meeting to consider approving minutes, paying bills, awarding a contract for a metal building, and opening bids for a new gasification facility. The meeting is scheduled for July 5, 2023, at the Emery County Courthouse in Castle Dale, Utah.
- Approval to award RFP for supply, fabrication, and delivery of an 11,250 sf metal building to Busk, Inc.
- Open and review bids for construction of a pre-engineered metal building as a new gasification facility, including HVAC, electrical, and utility services.
- Approval of bills to be paid through the Local Building Authority.
- Discuss/approve/deny meeting minutes from June 20, 2023 LBA meeting.
Emery County Nursing Home Board
The Emery County Nursing Home Board will hold its regular June meeting at San Rafael Health and Rehabilitation. The agenda includes approval of April minutes, discussion of the Capital Reserve Fund, an update on the lease agreement with a new attorney, and reports from the CFO/COO, administrator, director of nursing, and medical director. The meeting is open to the public with time for public input.
- Approval of April 26, 2023, regular meeting minutes
- Discussion and review of Capital Reserve Fund
- Update on Lease Agreement/Offer, including introduction of new attorney
- Traditions CFO and COO's report (financial and operations)
- Administrator's report (operations and marketing)
Emery County Library Board
The Emery County Library Board is meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including ratifying grants and agreements, approving a strategic plan, and reviewing recertification requirements. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person.
- Ratification of 2023 Technology Enhancement Grant (Contract #231955)
- Ratification of Service Line Agreement with Dominion Energy for Green River Library (SL0004142305)
- Ratification of Libraries Transforming Communities (LTC) Grant from the American Library Association
- Discuss/Approve/Deny MOU with Utah Commission on Service & Volunteerism for $2,500 UServeUtah Grant
- Discuss/Approve/Deny Emery County Library System Strategic Plan
Local Building Authority of Emery County
The Local Building Authority of Emery County will hold a special meeting to discuss and approve meeting minutes, open bids for the San Rafael Energy Research Center Gasification Building, and approve bills. The meeting is scheduled for June 6, 2023, at 2:30 PM in Castle Dale, Utah.
- Open bids for San Rafael Energy Research Center Gasification Building (11,250 sf pre-engineered metal building)
- Discuss/approve/deny May 16, 2023 LBA meeting minutes
- Approval of bills to be paid through the Local Building Authority
Emery County Nursing Home Board
The Emery County Nursing Home Board is meeting to discuss and review the Capital Reserve Fund, receive updates on the lease agreement and ERC, and hear reports from Traditions CFO/CEO, the administrator, director of nursing, and medical director. The meeting includes approval of February 2023 minutes and public input.
- Approval of February 2023 regular meeting minutes
- Discussion and review of Capital Reserve Fund
- Update on Lease Agreement
- Traditions CFO and CEO's report (financial and operations)
- Administrator's report (operations and marketing)
Emery County Museum Board
The Emery County Museum Board is meeting to approve minutes, consider a new board member, and vote on several items including Clifford Oviatte's repainting of the mammoth, the Green River Rocks Festival, and a strategic plan update. The board will also discuss maintenance, visitation numbers, events, marketing, and school tours.
- Discuss/Approve/Deny: New Board Member
- Discuss/Approve/Deny: Clifford Oviatte has repainted the mammoth
- Discuss/Approve/Deny: Green River Rocks Festival
- Discuss/Approve/Deny: Strategic Plan update
- Maintenance: Kyle fixed entrance door; new bathroom fixtures ordered
Emery County Council of Governments
The Emery County Council of Governments is meeting to discuss county-wide animal control and EMS services, along with introducing new elected officials and approving previous meeting minutes. The agenda is mostly discussion items with no final decisions listed.
- Introduction of new elected officials
- Approval of November 2022 COG meeting minutes
- Discussion on county-wide animal control
- Discussion on EMS services
- Mayors Round Table
Emery County Library Board
The Emery County Library Board is meeting to discuss and vote on several administrative items, including approving minutes, ratifying state grant funds, and adopting budgets. The board will also consider changing its 2023 meeting calendar and recommending that the county commission switch the Green River Library from propane to natural gas.
- Ratification of Community Library Enhancement Funds (CLEF) FY2023 Contract #231623
- Discussion of FY2022 Budget and ratification of FY2023 Budget
- Discuss/Approve/Deny changing the 2023 Meeting Calendar
- Recommendation to Emery County Commission to switch Green River Library from propane to natural gas
- Discussion of 2023 Recertification Requirements for Utah Public Libraries
Emery County Museum Board
The Emery County Museum Board will meet to approve minutes, vote on a new vice chairperson, discuss a plaque for Dixon Peacock, and consider attending the Green River Rocks Festival. They will also review maintenance, visitation numbers, marketing, and new board member recruitment.
- Vote on new Vice Chairperson
- Plaque for Dixon Peacock (funding available)
- Discuss Mammoth Display
- Attend Green River Rocks Festival on April 1st with flyers and free admission tickets
- Free admission for History and Archaeology Month on May 6th
Emery County Museum Board
The Emery County Museum Board is holding its January 2023 meeting to approve the minutes from the prior meeting. The agenda lists only the approval of minutes and no other business items.
- Approval of January 2023 meeting minutes
- Meeting for the San Rafael Museum
Emery County Museum Board
The Emery County Museum Board will meet to vote on a new chairperson and a grant application for the 2024-2025 season. They will also discuss the archives' new status under the museum, a new plant-life exhibit, and routine maintenance and visitation updates.
- Vote on new chairperson
- Grant application for 2024-2025 general operating and archives
- Archives now under museum umbrella
- New exhibit on local plant life with Michael Ralphs
- 2022 visitation total: 4,720; 2021: 4,384
Local Building Authority of Emery County
The Local Building Authority of Emery County is holding a special meeting to discuss and approve minutes from its December 13, 2022 meeting, open and award sealed proposals for a gasification testing facility technical adviser RFQ and for professional engineering services (SRERC), and approve any bills to be paid. The meeting is open for online participation via Zoom with passcode Emery.
- Open and award sealed proposals for RFQ for Gasification Testing Facility Technical Adviser Services
- Open and award sealed proposals for Professional Engineering Services (SRERC)
- Discuss/approve/deny meeting minutes from December 13, 2022 LBA meeting
- Approval of bills to be paid through the Local Building Authority
Emery County Library Board
This notice announces the Emery County Library Board's quarterly meeting schedule for 2023, with all meetings held at the Orangeville Library. The agenda is purely procedural, listing dates and times only; no substantive items are included.
- Quarterly meetings on March 2, June 8, September 14, and December 14, 2023, at 4:30 pm
- All meetings at Orangeville Library, 115 S Main Street, Orangeville, UT
- No electronic participation available
- ADA accommodations contact: Emery County Clerk/Auditor's office at (435) 381-3550