Grand County public meetings in 2023

Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee

The Grand County Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee's regular meeting scheduled for December 20, 2023, has been canceled. No agenda items or discussions are listed.

Sand Flats Recreation Area Stewardship Committee

The Sand Flats Recreation Area Stewardship Committee is meeting to review 2023 and 2024 budgets, hear agency reports, and discuss action items. The agenda includes a presentation on multimodal trail options for lower Sand Flats, updates on trail nominations, surveys, grants, and other recreation projects. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom/YouTube.

• Presentation on multimodal trail options for lower Sand Flats by Tyson Swasey
• Budget review for 2023 and 2024
• Update on Hell's Revenge nomination as a National Recreation Trail
• RAISE grant 2024 application and survey update
• BLM work at Falcon, Hawks Glide/Eagle Eye, and Hawk campground parking areas

Audit Committee

The Grand County Audit Committee is holding a regular meeting to elect officers, review the draft FY23 Internal Audit Report/Plan, and discuss the roles of the financial advisor and internal auditor. The committee will also receive a presentation on internal vs. external audits, conduct an annual fraud risk assessment, and set its FY24 meeting schedule. A closed session may be held if needed.

• Election of officers (Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary)
• Presentation and review of draft FY23 Internal Audit Report/Plan
• Discussion regarding financial advisor and internal auditor roles
• Annual Fraud Risk Assessment
• Setting FY24 meeting schedule

Council on Aging

The Grand County Council on Aging is meeting to handle routine business and several action items. They will approve minutes, hear reports, and discuss developing a county-wide postcard mailing, reviewing the increase in senior population, EV charging station status, and by-law changes. The next meeting is scheduled for February 12, 2024.

• Develop action plan for county-wide postcard mailing
• Review reports of increase in senior population in Grand County
• Review status of EV charging stations
• Review changes needed for by-laws and develop plan to initiate changes
• Presentation to County Commission on Senior Concerns (future item)

Grand County Noxious Weed Control Board

The Grand County Noxious Weed Control Board is holding a special meeting to approve minutes, discuss board member resignations, consider applicant Jordan Nesbitt for a board seat, and hear reports from the weed supervisor and on grants. The board will also vote on proposed 2024 meeting dates. The meeting is open to citizens for comments.

• Vote on board member recommendation for Jordan Nesbitt
• Discussion of Board member resignations
• Approval of proposed 2024 meeting dates
• Weed Supervisor report
• Grant updates

Grand County Noxious Weed Control Board

The Grand County Noxious Weed Control Board meeting scheduled for November 6, 2023, from 4:00 to 5:00 PM has been cancelled. The notice was posted and edited on the same day, and the agenda description simply states 'CANCELLED'. No business items are listed for discussion.

• Meeting cancelled with no agenda items listed

Grand County Library Board

The Grand County Public Library Board will hold its regular meeting on November 2, 2023, at Singha Thai Cuisine in Moab. The board will approve minutes, review bills, hear public comment, and take action on recommending a candidate to the County Commission for board appointment and setting the 2024 meeting schedule.

• Recommendation of candidate to Grand County Commission for Library Board appointment (action item)
• Consideration of 2024 Library Board meeting schedule (action item)
• Approval of minutes from September 19, 2023
• Review of bills
• Citizens to be heard

Budget Advisory Board

The Grand County Budget Advisory Board is holding a special meeting to discuss and consider items related to the 2024 budget, including new expense requests, budget impacts of positions and cost-of-living adjustments, and a potential draw from the fund balance. The board may also vote to forward a tentative 2024 budget to the County Commission. The meeting includes a public comment period and is scheduled for November 1, 2023, at 4:30 PM.

• Updated list of new expense requests impacting the General Fund ($5,000+)
• Updated breakdown of budget impacts for new positions, reclassifications, and cost-of-living adjustment
• Discussion on a budgeted draw from the fund balance
• Overview of tentative budget topics and November budget workshop schedule
• Recommendation to forward a tentative 2024 budget to the Grand County Commission

Budget Advisory Board

The Budget Advisory Board will review various general fund expense categories, including public health, fire control, and animal control. The meeting also includes discussions on new position requests, capital equipment, and sales and use tax revenue projections.

• Review of general fund expenses for Public Health, Fire Control, and Animal Control
• Discussion of new position requests, reclassifications, and cost of living adjustments
• Review of capital equipment and building requests
• Discussion of sales and use tax revenue projections
• Approval of minutes from October 12 and October 19, 2023

Council on Aging

The Grand County Council on Aging is holding a special meeting to interview a new applicant for a board opening. The meeting is scheduled for October 25, 2023, from 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM at 182 North 500 West, Moab, UT 84532.

• Interviewing new applicant for Board Opening

Moab Tailings Project Steering Committee

The Moab Tailings Project Steering Committee holds its quarterly meeting to receive updates on the UMTRA project, including air monitoring and liaison activities, and to hear a report on a tour of Las Colonias Park. The agenda also includes celebrating the removal of one million tons of tailings and acknowledging the departure of a committee member.

• Moab UMTRA Project Update by Acting DOE Federal Cleanup Director Matthew Udovitsch
• Report on tour of Las Colonias Park in Grand Junction, Colorado
• Celebration of one million tons of tailings removed in December
• Air monitoring and liaison activities status update by UMTRA Liaison Jessica Thacker
• 2024 meeting dates proposed: Jan 23, Apr 23, Jul 23, Oct 22

Budget Advisory Board

The Grand County Budget Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting to discuss and consider several agenda items, including approval of minutes, presentations from the Economic Development Department, and reviews of multiple funds. The board will also discuss major revenue projection methodologies and a potential meeting to approve the tentative budget.

• Approval of minutes from October 12, 2023
• Economic Development Department presentation
• Fund 25: Miscellaneous Grants
• Fund 27: Designated Funds
• Discussion on major revenue projection methodologies

Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee

The Grand County Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee is holding a regular meeting with public comment, approval of minutes, and discussion items. The main discussion items are a draft strategic plan, community resources, and criminal justice system mapping, all presented by Prosecutorial Assistant Cristin Hofhine. The agenda is otherwise routine with no listed public hearings or closed session items.

• Discussion of DRAFT Strategic Plan
• Discussion of Community Resources
• Discussion of Criminal Justice System Mapping
• Approval of minutes from 9/27/23
• Public comments accepted via Zoom and phone

Budget Advisory Board

The Grand County Budget Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting with action items including approval of minutes from October 5, 2023. The main business is presentations from Planning and Zoning, Grand Center, and Sheriff/Jail/Search and Rescue departments, plus an introduction of a budget consultant. No decisions on budget amounts are listed on the agenda. The meeting is scheduled for October 12, 2023, at 125 E Center, Moab, UT.

• Approval of minutes from October 5, 2023
• Department presentations: Planning and Zoning, Grand Center, Sheriff/Jail/Search and Rescue
• Budget consultant introduction

Council on Aging

The Grand County Council on Aging is meeting to approve minutes, hear reports, and take action on filling a vacant council seat, reviewing senior housing subsidies, EV charging stations, and by-law changes. They will also discuss a senior survey and future goals. The meeting is largely routine with several discussion items.

• Fill vacant Council position (vice Shaylee Bryant)
• Review issues concerning housing subsidies for Seniors
• Review status of EV charging stations
• Review changes needed for by-laws and develop plan to initiate changes
• Senior survey discussion

Budget Advisory Board

The Grand County Budget Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting with action items and department presentations. The board will vote on approving the minutes from the September 21, 2023 meeting. Five county departments will present, including USU-Extension, Canyonlands Regional Airport, Roads, Facilities Maintenance, and Building. No budget decisions or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from September 21, 2023 meeting
• Presentation: USU-Extension
• Presentation: Canyonlands Regional Airport
• Presentation: Roads Department
• Presentation: Facilities Maintenance and Building Department

Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee

The Grand County Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee is holding a regular meeting to consider adopting its bylaws, approve prior meeting minutes, and discuss a criminal justice system mapping exercise. The committee will also hear a report due to the Utah Association of Counties and the state. Public comments are accepted by phone or Zoom.

• Adoption of Grand County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Bylaws
• Approval of minutes from August 11, 2023 and September 13, 2023
• Discussion of criminal justice system mapping exercise
• Report due to Utah Association of Counties and Utah State

Grand County Library Board

The Grand County Public Library Board is meeting to discuss and recommend a 2024 library budget and a fee schedule for approval by the Grand County Commission. The board will also consider a revised policy on privacy of library records and seizure of collections, and discuss upcoming board vacancies. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes, reviewing bills, and hearing from citizens.

• Discussion and recommendation of 2024 library budget to Grand County Commission (action item)
• Discussion and recommendation of library fee schedule to Grand County Commission (action item)
• Review and consideration of revised policy on privacy of library records and seizure of collections
• Discussion of upcoming board vacancies
• Approval of minutes from May 24, 2023

Sand Flats Recreation Area Stewardship Committee

The Sand Flats Recreation Area Stewardship Committee is meeting to review the 2023 budget and proposed 2024 budget, hear agency reports, and discuss follow-up items from previous meetings. Topics include a nomination letter for Hell's Revenge as a National Recreation Trail, fee change implementation, OHV grant updates, and new fall seasonal hires. The committee will also discuss new topics such as a RAISE grant debrief, new kiosks, and a night time trail closure scoping process.

• Proposed Budget 2024 review
• Fee change update - implementation started August 15th
• Nomination for Hell's Revenge as a National Recreation Trail letter
• Raptor route update - trail work begins in September
• New kiosks for 10-minute parking area and paint striping by booth

Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee

The Grand County Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee is holding a regular meeting with public comment, approval of August minutes, and reports. The main discussion items are reviewing bylaws using a Kane County example, mapping criminal justice assets, and discussing board membership and member priorities. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of bylaws (Kane County example)
• Mapping of criminal justice assets
• CJCC board membership discussion
• CJCC member priorities discussion
• Approval of 11 Aug 2023 meeting minutes

Grand County Noxious Weed Control Board

This meeting of the Grand County Noxious Weed Control Board, scheduled for September 11, 2023, has been cancelled. The agenda would have included approval of minutes, old and new business such as goathead updates and the FY24 budget, and committee reports.

• Meeting cancelled
• Agenda included FY24 proposed department budget
• Agenda included goatheads/puncturevine updates
• Agenda included grant updates

Council on Aging

The Grand County Council on Aging is meeting to handle routine business and several action items. They will vote to fill a vacant council seat, review issues with senior housing subsidies, check the status of EV charging stations, and plan by-law changes. The meeting also includes reports from the director and county council, plus a senior survey for information.

• Fill vacant Council position (vice Shaylee Bryant)
• Review issues concerning housing subsidies for Seniors
• Review status of EV charging stations
• Review by-laws changes and develop plan
• Senior survey information item

Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee

The Grand County Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee is holding a regular meeting to introduce the committee's background and membership, discuss its purpose, and review resources from the Utah Association of Counties. The committee will also consider appointing a vice-chair and secretary, and will hear public comments.

• Discussion of Criminal Justice Coordinating Council background and membership
• Introduction and discussion of the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council
• Review of UAC resources and examples
• Possible appointment of Vice-Chair
• Possible appointment of Secretary

Moab Tailings Project Steering Committee

The Moab Tailings Project Steering Committee is holding its quarterly meeting to receive updates on the Moab UMTRA Project from the DOE Environmental Manager, review the DOE's annual statement of continued compliance with Grand County's conditional use permit, and consider approving that statement. The committee will also hear air monitoring and liaison activity updates, plus stakeholder updates. Public comments are accepted via Zoom, limited to three minutes per person.

• DOE annual statement of continued compliance with Grand County conditional use permit for Moab UMTRA Project
• Air monitoring and liaison activities status update
• Approval of April 25, 2023 quarterly meeting minutes
• Public comment via Zoom, 3-minute limit
• Next meeting date consideration: October 24, 2023

Council on Aging

The Grand County Council on Aging will meet to approve minutes, hear reports, and take action on filling a vacant council position, reviewing senior housing subsidies, EV charging stations, and by-law changes. The meeting is open to the public with accommodations available upon request.

• Action to fill vacant council position (vice Shaylee Bryant)
• Review of housing subsidies for seniors
• Status review of EV charging stations
• Review of by-law changes and plan to initiate changes
• Approval of April 10, 2023 minutes

Grand County Noxious Weed Control Board

This meeting of the Grand County Noxious Weed Control Board has been cancelled. The agenda, which included approval of minutes, discussion of board resignations and applicants, and a weed supervisor report, will not take place as scheduled.

• Meeting cancelled

Sand Flats Recreation Area Stewardship Committee

The Sand Flats Recreation Area Stewardship Committee is meeting to approve minutes, hear agency reports including the 2023 budget, and take public comment. Action items include voting on a letter of support for the BLM nomination of Hell's Revenge as a National Recreation Trail. Discussion items cover BLM restoration, an OHV education video, raptor route updates, Dark Sky Park application, fee changes, and other updates.

• Approval of letter of support to BLM for Hell's Revenge National Recreation Trail nomination
• Budget 2023 report
• Fee change update - URAC approved Fee Change Proposal
• BLM restoration work in H campground seeded
• OHV grant application discussion

Grand County Local Boundary Commission

This meeting of the Grand County Local Boundary Commission, originally scheduled for May 26, 2023, has been cancelled. The notice directs interested parties to a special meeting posted for May 25, 2023. The agenda would have included a public hearing on the Shamrock Properties LLC annexation petition protests.

• Meeting cancelled; see May 25 special meeting
• Public hearing on Shamrock Properties LLC annexation petition protests
• Citizens to be heard and public comment via Zoom/phone
• Approval of meeting minutes and general business action items

Grand County Local Boundary Commission

The Grand County Local Boundary Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly decide whether the protestants have standing in the Shamrock Properties LLC annexation. The meeting includes public comment, approval of minutes from February 9, 2023, and a discussion item. No other substantive business is listed.

• Discussion and possible action on determining if protestants have standing in the Shamrock Properties LLC annexation
• Approval of minutes from February 9, 2023
• Citizens to be heard public comment period

Grand County Noxious Weed Control Board

The Grand County Noxious Weed Control Board is meeting to approve minutes from March 6, 2023, hear from citizens, and discuss old and new business. New business includes a weed supervisor report and grant updates. The meeting is largely procedural with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Approval of minutes from March 6, 2023
• Weed Supervisor report
• Grant updates
• Discussion of future agenda items

Moab Tailings Project Steering Committee

The Moab Tailings Project Steering Committee is holding its quarterly meeting to receive updates on the UMTRA project, air monitoring, and site futures, and to discuss flood mitigation. The agenda includes public comment, approval of minutes, and setting future meeting dates.

• UMTRA project update from Acting DOE Federal Cleanup Director Matthew Udovitsch
• Air monitoring and liaison activities status update from UMTRA Liaison Jessica Thacker
• Site Futures Committee status update from Chair Russ von Koch
• Flood mitigation discussion
• Future meeting dates: July 25 and October 24, 2023

Council on Aging

The Grand County Council on Aging is holding its bi-monthly meeting to discuss general business, including approval of previous minutes and reports. Action items include reviewing results from newspaper articles and the status of EV charging stations. The council will also discuss future goals to assist seniors in Grand County.

• Review results from newspaper articles
• Review status of EV charging stations
• Discuss COA Tea and Coffee meeting on April 4
• Establish future goals and objectives to assist seniors
• Approval of February 13, 2023 minutes

Sand Flats Recreation Area Stewardship Committee

The Sand Flats Recreation Area Stewardship Committee is meeting to discuss updates on BLM repairs and a possible trail reroute, the 2023 budget, fee changes, and grant support. The agenda includes agency reports, a presentation, and action items, followed by discussion of new topics like vandalism costs and volunteer trail work. Public comment is available via Zoom or YouTube chat.

• BLM repairs to Fins and Things 4x4 exit and campground H
• BLM decision on Fins and Things 4x4 segment reroute
• Budget 2023
• Fee Change process update
• Costs for vandalism/sticker removal at SFRA

Grand County Library Board

The Grand County Public Library Board will hold its regular meeting on March 9, 2023, at 5:30 pm in the Library's Board Room. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes, reviewing bills, and hearing public comments, but the main new business is a strategic planning discussion with a Utah State Library consultant. The meeting is open to the public, with time for citizens to be heard.

• Strategic planning discussion with Utah State Library consultant
• Approval of minutes from January 12, 2023
• Review of bills
• Citizens to be heard
• Closed session if needed

Grand County Noxious Weed Control Board

The Grand County Noxious Weed Control Board is meeting to approve minutes from January 12, 2023, hear public comments, and discuss old and new business. The agenda includes a weed supervisor report and grant updates, plus committee reports and future agenda items. The meeting is largely routine administrative business.

• Approval of minutes from January 12th, 2023
• Weed Supervisor report
• Grant updates
• Citizens or agencies to be heard
• Discussion of future agenda items

Council on Aging

The Grand County Council on Aging holds its monthly meeting to approve prior minutes, hear reports, and take action on proposed project plans. Action items include outreach via newspaper and radio, plus an update on solar panels and EV charging stations. The council will also set 2023 meeting dates and discuss future goals for assisting seniors.

• Approval of January 9, 2023 minutes
• Action plans for outreach via newspaper articles and radio public service announcements
• Solar panels/EV charging stations update
• 2023 meeting dates for Council on Aging and District Council on Aging
• Future goals and objectives to assist seniors in Grand County

Sand Flats Recreation Area Stewardship Committee

The Sand Flats Recreation Area Stewardship Committee is holding an emergency meeting to consider a single action item. The committee supports revising the Bureau of Land Management's proposal to restrict motorized use on all 4x4 roads in the Sand Flats Recreation Area to daytime only, closing them from 10 pm to 6 am to match campground quiet hours.

• Supports revision of BLM proposal for daytime-only motorized use on all 4x4 roads in SFRA
• Closure hours proposed: 10 pm to 6 am
• Affected roads: Hell's Revenge, Fins and Things, Porcupine 4x4, Porcupine Rim, and X-roads
• Emergency meeting held January 12, 2023, 10:00-11:00 AM at 156 East 100 North, Moab, UT

Grand County Library Board

The Grand County Public Library Board meets to handle routine business and several action items, including approving revised board bylaws (which will then go to the County Commission), reapproving the meeting minutes policy, electing board officers, and recommending a candidate for appointment to the board. The board will also review the 2022 budget and discuss the 2023 budget, plus review the library's mission statement and roles.

• Approval of revised Grand County Public Library Board Bylaws (action item, requires County Commission approval)
• Reapproval of the Grand County Public Library Policy for Board Meeting Minutes (action item)
• Election of Board Officers (action item)
• Recommendation of a candidate to the Grand County Commission for Library Board appointment (action item)
• 2022 budget update and 2023 budget discussion

Council on Aging

The Grand County Council on Aging is holding its monthly meeting to conduct general business, including approving minutes and receiving reports. Action items include reviewing action plans for proposed projects and considering a membership application from Susan Baffico. The council will also set 2023 meeting dates and discuss future goals to assist seniors in Grand County.

• Review application for membership of Susan Baffico
• Action plans for proposed projects
• Approval of November 14, 2022 minutes
• Set 2023 meeting dates for Council on Aging and District Council on Aging
• Discuss future goals and objectives to assist seniors in Grand County