Beaver County boards address nuclear energy, data center, and grant proposals
Beaver County officials met last week to discuss a range of items, including nuclear energy, a predator control contract, a solar array permit, and a Rural County Grant proposal. No decisions have been finalized, as minutes from these meetings have not yet been published.
Beaver County Commission (Aug. 18)
The commission held a regular meeting on Aug. 18. The agenda included a presentation from the Utah Office of Energy Development on nuclear energy, a request for a haunted hospital event at the old hospital, and a predator control contract with Beaver PDCF for fiscal year 2026/27. The commission also considered approving bills and ratifying new hires. A closed session was scheduled to discuss individual character, litigation strategy, and real property negotiation.
Planning and Zoning Commission (Aug. 18)
The Planning and Zoning Commission held a work meeting the same day. Members considered a conditional use permit (CUP 2026-11) for a small solar array proposed by Escalante Desert Resources LLC. They also held a work session on data center zoning regulations, including Tier 1 and Tier 2 commercial zoning. The commission approved the minutes from its June 16 meeting.
Economic Development Board (Aug. 20)
The Beaver County Economic Development Board met on Aug. 20. The board heard a presentation on a Rural County Grant proposal and voted on it, though the outcome was not reported. Members also discussed a data center and considered ratifying the 2026 Rural County Grant attestation letter. A closed session was scheduled to discuss individual character or competence, litigation strategy, and real property negotiation.
Coming up
No upcoming meetings are scheduled within the next 14 days, according to the provided agenda data. Minutes from the Aug. 18 and Aug. 20 meetings have not yet been published.