Rich County public meetings in 2025
27 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Utah Trails Board
The Utah Trails Board is meeting to discuss the status of the trail inventory webmap and the winter trail inventory plan. The board is also coordinating an outreach strategy and scheduling public meetings for January 2026.
- Public meeting in Garden City: January 21, 2026, 6-8 pm
- Public meeting in Randolph: January 22, 2026, 6-8 pm
- Review of trail inventory status and webmap
- Discussion of stakeholder outreach strategy
County Commissioners
The Rich County Commission will hold a public hearing on the 2026 budget and consider several business license approvals, a primary residence request, and a Garden City annexation. The meeting also includes a fire district report, a presentation on the Water Use and Preservation Element of the county comprehensive plan, and an executive session for personnel discussion.
- Public hearing on the 2026 budget
- Garden City annexation for parcels along Sweetwater Parkway & Hwy 30
- Primary residence request for Parcel 41-21-400-0233
- Business license approvals for Small Concrete Solutions and Darrin Eastman
- Presentation of plaque to former Emergency Planner and Commissioner Bryce Nielson for 24 years of service
County Commissioners
The Rich County Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss revenue and expenditure estimates for the 2026 General Fund Budget. The body may also discuss amending the 2025 General Budget if necessary.
- Public hearing on 2026 General Fund Budget estimates
- Potential amendment of the 2025 General Budget
County Commissioners
The Rich County Board of Commissioners is holding a public hearing to consider adopting the Water Use and Conservation Element of the Rich County General Plan, as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The element provides guidance on water-saving measures across the county. Public comments will be accepted at the hearing or in writing before the hearing.
- Public hearing on adopting the Water Use and Conservation Element of the Rich County General Plan
- Element required by state code and recommended by Planning and Zoning Commission
- Written comments accepted by the Rich County Clerk prior to the hearing
Elections
Rich County has released the first notice of the 2026 general election. The notice outlines the federal, state, local, judicial, and county positions up for election and lists the required filing fees for candidates.
- County positions for 4-year terms: Commissioner A, Commissioner B, Sheriff, Attorney, and Clerk/Auditor
- Federal election for U.S. House of Representatives (Second District)
- State Board of Education member (District One) and Local School Board members (#3 and #4)
- Retention elections for Juvenile Court and Justice Court judges
- Filing fees ranging from $25.00 for Justice Court Judge to $530.27 for County Sheriff
Elections
The Rich County Elections office will conduct a public audit of the 2025 Municipal General Election on November 12, 2025. The event is scheduled for 1:00 PM at the Rich County Courthouse in Randolph, UT. The public is invited to attend.
- Public audit of 2025 Municipal General Election
- Meeting at Rich County Courthouse, 20 S Main St.
- Hosted by Rich County Clerk Anneliesa Peart
County Commissioners
The Rich County Commission will meet to address several administrative and land-use items. The agenda includes discussions on a cemetery board tax increase and the final plat for the Big Bear Subdivision.
- Garden City Cemetery Board Tax Increase
- Big Bear Subdivision Final Plat
- Property Jurisdiction Determination for Parcel 41-34-000-0016
- 2026 Cooperative Wildfire System Participation Commitment
- 2026 Budget Items for Utah State Extension Office
Elections
The Rich County Clerk's Office will process general election ballots at the Courthouse from October 21 through November 7, 2025. The public is invited to observe the process on any of the scheduled days.
- Ballot processing at the Courthouse (20 S Main St) from Oct 21-24 and Oct 27-31
- Additional ballot processing on Nov 3, Nov 4 (Election Day), and Nov 5-7
- Public observation of the ballot processing process is permitted
Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)
The Local Emergency Planning Committee will meet to review Tier 2 sites and the Tactical Interoperability Communication Plan. The committee will also discuss recruiting volunteers for emergency services and propose a future meeting schedule.
- Review of Tier 2 sites in Rich County
- Discussion on volunteer recruitment for emergency services
- Tactical Interoperability Communication Plan (TICP)
- Proposal to hold future meetings on the 3rd Wednesday of Feb, May, Aug, and Nov
Elections
The Rich County Clerk's Office will perform a Logic & Accuracy Test on election equipment. This required process verifies that equipment is functioning correctly and recording votes accurately before the upcoming election.
- Logic & Accuracy Test on October 7, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the Rich County Courthouse
County Commissioners
The Rich County Commission will meet to make decisions on 2025 tax appeals and review circuit breaker applications. The body will also consider several board appointments and a request to change encroachment fees.
- Encroachment fee change request
- Plat amendment review and request to bypass engineering
- Variance Board, Community & Economic Development Board, and Emergency Manager appointments
- RS2477 Grant Contract review and approval
- Decisions and approvals on 2025 Tax Appeals
Elections
The Rich County Clerk has issued a notice regarding the 2025 Municipal General Election scheduled for November 4, 2025. The notice provides details on voter registration, early voting, and ballot submission for residents of Woodruff, Randolph, Laketown, and Garden City.
- Election Day: November 4, 2025
- Voter registration deadline: October 24, 2025, by 5:00 PM
- Early voting: October 21 to November 3 at the Rich County Clerk's Office
- Ballot drop-off locations in Garden City, Laketown, Randolph, and Woodruff
- In-person voting locations: Rich County Clerk's Office and Garden City Town Office
County Commissioners
The County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding amendments to the ordinance for the control of dogs and other pets. The body will also consider business license approvals and a GIS data package fee schedule.
- Public hearing on amending Rich County Ordinance for the Control of Dogs and Other Pets
- Business license approval for Fearless Hoops Basketball Training, LLC
- Business license approval for Taylor G Graphics
- Approval of GIS County-wide Data Package Fee Schedule
- Scanner purchase request from the Recorder
County Commissioners
The Rich County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to discuss amending Ordinance 22-001 regarding the control of dogs and other pets. The proposed changes aim to make it easier to address noise complaints caused by barking dogs.
- Proposed $100 fine for a first barking dog violation (Infraction)
- Proposed $250 fine for subsequent violations within 12 months (Class-C misdemeanor)
- Proposed $690 fine and mandatory court appearance for additional violations within 12 months (Class-B misdemeanor)
County Commissioners
The Rich County Commission will meet to discuss infrastructure bids, zoning changes, and ordinance amendments. The body will also review the 2023 Financial Audit Report and a mental health authority agreement.
- Bids review for paving project at 2150 N, Garden City
- Zoning of Parcel 41-34-000-0016
- Blake Jackson Plat Amendment for Big Bear Subdivision
- Sanitation Ordinance Amendment
- Agreement to terminate the Revised Interlocal Agreement for District 1 Mental Health Authority
County Commissioners
The Rich County Commissioners will discuss infrastructure projects, including a dam investigation and landfill scale and route designs. The body will also consider appointments, business licenses, and updates to county ordinances.
- Memorandum of Understanding for the Birch Creek #2 Dam Investigation Study, Design and Construction
- Stellar ScaleTech & Stellar Routes Design Proposal for the landfill
- Business license approval request for Bear Lake Stay and Play Properties
- Discussion on short-term rentals and a dog ordinance
- Review of ambulance rates, property tax exemptions, and Ordinance 15-1
County Commissioners
The Rich County Board of Commissioners is considering an amendment to the Rich County Refuse Ordinance (2015-15A). The proposed change would clarify when property owners are responsible for sanitation fees.
- Public hearing on amending Rich County Refuse Ordinance (2015-15A) to clarify sanitation fee requirements for property owners
County Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is holding a public hearing to discuss amending Transient Room Tax Ordinance no. 21-001. The board is considering increasing the tax rate from 4.25% to 4.5% following changes in state law (H.B. 456).
- Proposed increase of transient room tax from 4.25% to 4.5%
County Commissioners
The Rich County Commission will discuss business licenses and a waiver of encroachment permit. The meeting includes public hearings regarding the Rich County Refuse Ordinance and the Transient Room Tax Ordinance.
- Public hearing on Rich County Refuse Ordinance
- Public hearing on Transient Room Tax Ordinance
- Discussion of business licenses
- Waiver of Encroachment Permit
County Commissioners
The Rich County Commissioners will hear the Bear River Health Department's annual report, consider a mineral lease property purchase, and review proposed draft ordinances. Multiple business license applications will be voted on, and the commission will discuss a conservation district funding request and approve expenditures and minutes.
- Mineral lease property purchase with buyer Paul Hales
- Proposed draft ordinances from County Attorney Ben Willoughby
- Wildland Urban Interface House Bill update from Fire Warden Travis Hobbs
- Business license approvals for Best Life Wellness, The Wildflower Boutique, Bear Lake Lawn Care & Maintenance, and Bin Lab
- Rich County Conservation District funding request
County Commissioners
The Rich County Commission will meet to discuss a Water Element Plan contract and approve chip seal bids. The body will also consider board appointments and a quitclaim deed for a vacated roadway.
- Utah DNR Division of Water Resources: Water Element Plan Contract approval
- Chip Seal Bid approval
- Quitclaim Deed from Rich County to Randy S. Ludlow for Vacated Roadway
- Trails Board and Garden City Cemetery Board appointments
- Letter of Support for Trails Board Outdoor Recreation Planning Grant
County Commissioners
The Rich County Commission will meet to discuss election administration and various county business items. The body is considering approvals for a ballot printer, a first responders agreement, and expenditures.
- Resolutions to administer 2025 municipal elections for Woodruff, Randolph, Laketown, and Garden City
- On-Demand Ballot Printer purchase approval
- First Responders First Agreement approval
- Short-Term Rental Occupancy Modification request
- Personal Property Tax Exemptions and BOE decisions
County Commissioners
The Rich County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a proposed ordinance to create a County Trails Board. They will also consider a 2025 addendum to the contract for mental health services with Bear River Mental Health and discuss funding for the Garden City Fire District. Other items include a discussion on short-term rental contracts, approval of a mental health grant MOU, and approval of a contract with Peak Solutions.
- Public hearing on Rich County Ordinance for the County Trails Board (11:00 AM)
- Consideration of 2025 Addendum to Contract for Mental Health Services with Bear River Mental Health (10:00 AM)
- Discussion on funding for Garden City Fire District (10:15 AM)
- Discussion on short-term rental contract (1:30 PM)
- Consideration of temporary employment contract for Chris Crockett (11:30 AM)
County Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is holding a public hearing to discuss a proposed ordinance that would establish a five-member advisory board. This board would be responsible for mapping current trails, developing a future network master plan, and seeking grants.
- Public hearing for the 'Rich County Ordinance for the County Trails Board'
County Commissioners
The Rich County Board of Commissioners is holding a public hearing to consider enacting the 'Rich County Ordinance for the Protection of Canals.' The ordinance would require canal company consent for excavation projects within 33 feet of a canal's centerline and create a 100-foot 'protection strip' with notification and engineer sign-off requirements. The public may comment in person or submit written comments before the hearing.
- Public hearing on proposed ordinance to protect irrigation canals
- Ordinance requires canal company consent for projects within 33 feet of canal centerline
- Creates 100-foot 'protection strip' from canal centerline (except uphill side)
- Excavation projects in protection strip need canal company notification and County Engineer approval
- Ordinance does not apply to lesser side ditches separated by a headgate
County Commissioners
The Rich County Commission will hold public hearings on canal protection and short-term rental ordinances. The body is also considering a local option sales tax and updates to personnel policies regarding overtime and compensatory time.
- Resolution to impose local option sales tax of .03% for public safety purposes
- Public hearing: Rich County Ordinance for the Protection of Canals
- Public hearing: Rich County Short-Term Rental Ordinance
- Consideration of Interlocal Agreement to renew Bear River Association of Governments (BRAG)
- Resolution to amend Personnel Policy 3-200 and 4-100 (Overtime and Comp. Time)
County Commissioners
The Rich County Board of Commissioners is holding a public hearing to consider amendments to its short-term rental ordinance. Proposed changes include restructuring the application and renewal fees from flat amounts to per-person rates based on occupancy, setting a March 31 renewal deadline, increasing penalties, and allowing violation notices by mail. Public comments will be accepted at the hearing or in writing beforehand.
- Increase original application fee from $250 to $25 per person times maximum approved occupancy
- Increase yearly renewal fee from $150 to $15 per person times maximum approved occupancy
- Require renewal applications by March 31 each year or be treated as new applications
- Increase potential penalty for noncompliance
- Allow notices of violation to be mailed to address on file for tax notices