Washington County public meetings in 2023
27 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council of Governments (COG)
The Washington County Council of Governments will meet in person and electronically to consider approving minutes from September 19, 2023, receive a financial update, and act on Hurricane City's request for $114,000 in funding for a right-of-way purchase.
- Action item: Hurricane City requests $114,000 for right-of-way purchase
- Consideration of previous meeting minutes: September 19, 2023
- Financial update
Tax Advisory Board (TAB)
The Washington County Tourism Tax Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting to discuss tourism-related business, including the 2024 budget overview, meeting dates, and updates on the RCDR/Zone 6 expansion area. The board will also consider a destination development request for the Springdale History Museum. The agenda includes routine items like approving prior minutes and a director's report.
- Consideration of October 26, 2023 minutes
- 2024 TAB meeting dates
- TRCC 2024 budget overview
- RCDR/Zone 6 expansion area update
- Destination development request update for Springdale History Museum
Recreation, Arts and Parks Advisory Board
The Washington County Recreation, Arts and Parks (RAP) Disbursement Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, review applications for 2024 RAP funds (including one from Zion Canyon Mesa), review 2023 recommendations, and set the future meeting schedule. The meeting is open to the public and will take place at the Washington County Administration Building in St. George.
- Review of applications for 2024 RAP funds, including Zion Canyon Mesa
- Approval of minutes from November 28, 2023
- 2023 recommendation review
- Future meeting schedule discussion
Recreation, Arts and Parks Advisory Board
The Washington County Recreation, Arts and Parks Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting to approve prior minutes, review 2024 RAP fund applications from Lawmen and Muddy River Gang and Zion Canyon Mesa, discuss 2023 recommendations, and set the future meeting schedule.
- Review of 2024 RAP fund applications: Lawmen and Muddy River Gang, Zion Canyon Mesa
- Approval of minutes from November 7, 2023 meeting
- Discussion of 2023 recommendations
- Future meeting schedule planning
Recreation, Arts and Parks Advisory Board
The Washington County Recreation, Arts and Parks Advisory Board is meeting to review applications for 2024 RAP funds from three organizations, approve minutes from its November 7 meeting, and discuss 2023 recommendations and the future meeting schedule. The meeting is a regular business session with no votes or decisions listed on the agenda.
- Review of 2024 RAP fund applications: Lawmen and Muddy River Gang, Write-On St. George, Zion Canyon Mesa
- Approval of minutes from November 7, 2023 meeting
- Discussion of 2023 recommendations
- Future meeting schedule planning
- Meeting at Washington County Administration Building, 111 East Tabernacle, St. George, UT
Recreation, Arts and Parks Advisory Board
The Washington County Recreation, Arts and Parks (RAP) Disbursement Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting to review applications for 2024 RAP funds from 15 local organizations, consider a presentation from Bob Fox about the Red Rock Music Association Blues Festival, and discuss requests to present at future meetings. The board will also approve minutes from its October 24, 2023 meeting and set its future meeting schedule.
- Review of 2024 RAP fund applications from 15 groups including St. George Jazz, St. George Chamber Singers, St. George Dance Company, St. George Musical Theater, Stage Door, STG Interfaith Choir, Southwest Symphony Orchestra, Washington County Concert Band, Washington County Historical Society, Western Sky, Z Arts, Zion Canyon Mesa, Zion Canyon Theater, and Zion Youth Symphony
- Consideration of presentation from Bob Fox regarding Red Rock Music Association Blues Festival
- Discussion on requests to present at future board meetings
- Approval of minutes from October 24, 2023 meeting
- Future meeting schedule
Washington County Flood Control Board
The Washington County Flood Control Board Executive Committee will hold hearings to approve adjustments to the 2023 budget and the 2024 budget, and will consider minutes from prior meetings. The agenda also includes open meeting training and a fraud risk assessment, along with a financial update.
- 2023 Budget Adjustment Hearing
- 2024 Budget Approval Hearing
- Consideration of minutes from October 17 and October 31, 2023
- Open Meeting Training
- Fraud Risk Assessment
Washington County Flood Control Board
The Washington County Flood Control Board's Executive Committee is meeting to consider action items including approval of the October 17, 2023 minutes, open meeting training, a fraud risk assessment, and hearings on the 2023 budget adjustment and 2024 budget approval. They will also discuss a November 2023 financial update and other business. The meeting is scheduled for November 7, 2023, at 5:00 PM at 111 East Tabernacle, St. George, UT, with options for in-person or Zoom participation.
- Consideration of minutes from October 17, 2023
- Open Meeting Training
- Fraud Risk Assessment
- 2023 Budget Adjustment Hearing
- 2024 Budget Approval Hearing
Washington County Flood Control Board
The Washington County Flood Control Authority will hold a public hearing to consider the 2024 Flood Control Budget and adjust the 2023 Flood Control Budget. The hearing is scheduled for November 7, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. at the Washington County Administration Building in St. George, Utah.
- Public hearing on 2024 Flood Control Budget
- Adjustment of 2023 Flood Control Budget
- Meeting at Washington County Administration Building, 111 E. Tabernacle St., St. George, UT 84770
Washington County Flood Control Board
The Washington County Flood Control Board's Executive Committee is meeting via Zoom to consider one action item: approval to open the 2023 budget. The agenda contains no other substantive business, only this single budget-related vote.
- Approval to open the 2023 budget
Tax Advisory Board (TAB)
The Washington County Tourism Tax Advisory Board will meet to consider allocating funds for the final bond payment for the Dixie Center, review the 2024 preliminary budget, and discuss several marketing and sponsorship requests. The board will also hear reports from the director and marketing staff and consider approval of previous meeting minutes.
- Consideration to allocate funds for The Dixie Center final bond payment
- Consideration of 2024 preliminary budget
- Consideration of marketing agreement for 2024 Epson Tour
- Consideration of sports event funding for Great Western Classic
- Consideration of marketing sponsorship requests for St. George Area Chamber and Arts to Zion
Recreation, Arts and Parks Advisory Board
The Washington County RAP Advisory Board will meet to review several applications for 2024 RAP funds. The board will also approve minutes from the October 12, 2023, meeting.
- Review of 2024 RAP fund applications from 14 organizations including St. George Children's Museum and Silver Reef Foundation
- Approval of October 12, 2023, meeting minutes
Washington County Flood Control Board
The Washington County Flood Control Board Executive Committee will consider approving two budgeted contracts: a $10,350 joint funding agreement with the USGS for a stream gage on the Santa Clara River below Gunlock Reservoir, and a $96,698.20 work project agreement with ACE for fall/winter river channel maintenance and invasive species removal. They will also discuss the proposed 2024 FCA budget and set a public hearing for November 7th. The meeting includes approval of minutes from April 4, 2023, and a financial update.
- Approval of minutes from April 4, 2023
- Joint funding agreement with USGS for stream gage on Santa Clara River below Gunlock Reservoir, $10,350
- Work project agreement with ACE for river channel maintenance and invasive species removal, $96,698.20
- Discussion of proposed 2024 FCA budget and setting public hearing for November 7th
- Financial update for October 2023
Recreation, Arts and Parks Advisory Board
The Washington County Recreation, Arts and Parks (RAP) Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from July 19, 2023, and review applications for 2024 RAP funds from nine local arts organizations. The board will also discuss its future meeting schedule.
- Review of 2024 RAP fund applications from A.R.T.S Inc, Art Around the Corner, Art Provides, Arts To Zion, Broadway Bound, Center for the Arts at Kayenta, Desert Winds Band, Desert Strings, DinosaurAH!torium, and Dixie Watercolor Society
- Approval of minutes from July 19, 2023 meeting
- Future meeting schedule discussion
Board of Equalization (BOE) Hearings
The Washington County Board of Equalization will hold a regular meeting to consider property tax appeals. The agenda includes approval of the September 5, 2023 minutes and consideration of Board of Equalization matters. The meeting is scheduled for 8:30 AM on September 22, 2023, at the Washington County Administration Building in St. George.
- Approval of minutes from September 5, 2023
- Consideration of Board of Equalization matters (property tax appeals)
- Meeting at 111 East Tabernacle, St. George, UT 84770
Council of Governments (COG)
The Washington County Council of Governments (COG) is meeting in person and electronically to consider the previous meeting's minutes, receive a financial update, and discuss a leadership commitment and goal setting under the SS4A (Safe Streets and Roads for All) program. The body will vote on a proposed goal for Washington County. The meeting is scheduled for September 19, 2023, at 1:00 PM at the Washington County Administration Building.
- Consideration of August 19, 2023 meeting minutes
- Financial update
- SS4A Leadership Commitment and Goal Setting discussion
- COG vote on proposed goal for Washington County
Board of Equalization (BOE) Hearings
The Washington County Board of Equalization will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from June 20, 2023, appoint 2023 hearing officers, and consider board matters. The meeting is scheduled for September 5, 2023, at 3:30 PM in St. George, Utah.
- Approval of minutes from June 20, 2023
- Appointment of 2023 Board of Equalization Hearing Officers
- Consideration of BOE matters
Tax Advisory Board (TAB)
The Washington County Tourism Tax Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting to discuss tourism-related matters and consider funding requests. The board will review minutes, hear reports on events like IRONMAN and international marketing efforts, and decide on event and marketing funding for non-profit and for-profit organizations. They will also consider a funding application update for Silver Reef and a destination development project request for the Sand Hollow Road Extension.
- Consideration of event funding requests (non-profit and for-profit)
- Consideration of marketing funding requests (non-profit and for-profit)
- Consideration of update of 2023 Silver Reef funding application
- Consideration of destination development project request: Sand Hollow Road Extension
- Destination development preview: Hildale Visitor Center
Tax Advisory Board (TAB)
The Washington County Tourism Tax Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting via Zoom to consider two main items: reviewing and approving the Dixie Convention Center master plan proposal, and considering funding for the Desert Roads and Trails Society Winter 4x4 Jamboree. The meeting is open to the public.
- Review and approval of Dixie Convention Center master plan proposal
- Funding consideration for Desert Roads and Trails Society Winter 4x4 Jamboree
Board of Equalization (BOE) Hearings
The Washington County Board of Equalization will hold a regular meeting to consider property tax appeals. The agenda includes approval of the April 4, 2023 minutes and consideration of Board of Equalization matters. No specific appeals or details are listed in the agenda.
- Approval of minutes from April 4, 2023
- Consideration of Board of Equalization matters
Recreation, Arts and Parks Advisory Board
The Washington County Recreation, Arts and Parks (RAP) Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes from January 31, 2023, orient new members, review and update the 2024 application and financial worksheet, and discuss the future meeting schedule and timeline. The meeting is open to the public and will be held in the 3rd Floor Training Room of the Washington County Administration Building.
- Approval of minutes from January 31, 2023
- New member orientation and open & public meetings training
- 2024 application / financial worksheet review & update
- Future meeting schedule / timeline discussion
Tax Advisory Board (TAB)
The Tourism Tax Advisory Board of Washington County will hold a regular meeting on April 27, 2023, at 9:30 AM in Conference Room #182, 111 East Tabernacle Street, St. George. The agenda includes consideration of the February 23, 2023 minutes, a Transient Room Tax (TRT) update, and presentations on destination development projects in Ivins, Santa Clara, and St. George. The board will also consider an event funding request from Black Desert and hear staff/board reports.
- Consideration of February 23, 2023 minutes
- TRT update
- Ivins: Old Hwy 91 Multi Use Path & Bike Lane
- Santa Clara: Canyonview Park Parking Areas & Trail Alignment
- St. George: Pioneer Park Interpretive Trail Project & Town Square Park Improvements
Washington County Flood Control Board
The Washington County Flood Control Board will consider approving two reimbursement agreements for sediment removal projects on the Santa Clara River and Lower Fort Pierce Wash, and will hear a 2023 snowpack and runoff report from the National Weather Service. The board will also receive updates on the 2023 ACE Crew project and February 2023 finances.
- Consideration of approval of reimbursement agreement for sediment removal on Santa Clara River
- Consideration of approval of reimbursement agreement for Lower Fort Pierce Wash sediment removal project
- 2023 snowpack and runoff report by Glen Merrill, Senior Service Hydrologist, National Weather Service
- 2023 ACE Crew project update
- February 2023 financial update
Council of Governments (COG)
The Washington County Council of Governments (COG) is meeting to consider three action items requesting a total of $1.725 million in funding. The requests are for right-of-way purchases for two road corridors and matching funds for a federal safety grant. The meeting will also include approval of previous minutes and a financial update.
- Hurricane City requests $850,000 for right-of-way on 1100 West Corridor
- Washington County requests $675,000 for right-of-way on Washington Parkway (Northern Corridor) Alignment
- Dixie Metropolitan Planning Organization requests $200,000 for SS4A Discretionary Grant matching funds
- Consideration of February 21, 2023 meeting minutes
- Financial update
Tax Advisory Board (TAB)
The Washington County Tourism Tax Advisory Board is holding a regular public meeting to consider routine items including approval of prior meeting minutes, a director's report, and a marketing report. The board will also review event funding applications, discuss a grant support request from Tuacahn, and preview a destination development application.
- Consideration of December 8, 2022 minutes
- Event Funding Application Review
- Tuacahn Grant Support Request
- Destination Development Application Preview
- Film and International Update
Council of Governments (COG)
The Washington County Council of Governments (COG) is meeting to consider approving the 2023 Master Priority Corridor Preservation Project List and an action item from Ivins City requesting additional COG funding for right-of-way on the Old Highway 91 Corridor. The meeting also includes a financial update and approval of previous meeting minutes.
- Approval of 2023 Master Priority Corridor Preservation Project List
- Ivins City requests additional COG funding for right-of-way on Old Highway 91 Corridor
- Financial update by Susana Arias
- Consideration of August 19, 2022 meeting minutes
Recreation, Arts and Parks Advisory Board
The Washington County Recreation, Arts and Parks (RAP) Disbursement Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes from November 22, 2022, elect officers, and conduct a final review and recommendations. The agenda also includes old and new business items. No specific projects, funding amounts, or decisions are listed in the agenda.
- Approval of minutes from November 22, 2022
- Election of officers
- Final review and recommendations
- Old business
- New business