Cache County meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Cache County weighs 2026 budget amendment, fire district reorganization; trustee vacancies open

Cache County's recent meetings centered on the 2026 budget, the future of county fire services, and filling up to 11 seats on the Cache County Fire Protection District Board of Trustees. All recent meetings listed below are agenda-only; minutes have not yet been published, so final actions and vote tallies are not confirmed in the record.

Budget amendment hearing set for July 28

The County Council scheduled a public hearing on Resolution 2026-24, the Fifth Amendment to the 2026 Cache County Budget, for July 28, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the County Council Chambers. The agenda indicated the council would discuss and possibly take action on the proposed changes, which were made available online. Because minutes are not yet published, the outcome of that hearing is not in the record.

Fire district status and possible municipal services tax

Also on the July 28 regular meeting agenda: discussion of the Cache County Fire District's status, levy, personnel, and the possible establishment of a County Municipal Services Tax. No dollar figures or proposed rates are included in the agenda materials provided.

Earlier, on July 27, the South Cache Fire and EMS Advisory Committee was scheduled to hold a workshop featuring broken-out fire region maps presented by the County Executive and Fire Chief, an estimate of financial loss due to fires in the county, and discussion of a potential tax rate for the Cache Fire District. Hyrum City was set to present a comparison of a fourth model against three others prepared by the county. Subcommittee reports on equipment, finance, training, EMS, and unincorporated coordination were also listed.

Fire Protection District Board: up to 11 vacancies

The County Council and County Executive both issued notices seeking applicants for up to 11 vacancies on the Cache County Fire Protection District Board of Trustees. Applicants must be registered voters residing within the district boundaries, which cover all of Cache County except Logan City. Applications are due August 23, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. via cachecounty.gov/bac. A public hearing is scheduled for August 25, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. during the County Council regular session, with appointments to follow under Utah Code § 17B-1-304 and Cache County Code § 8.16.040.

Other items on the July 28 agenda

The council was also scheduled to consider:

• Resolution 2026-27, approving a Powder Mountain law enforcement and search and rescue interlocal agreement with Weber County.
• Resolution 2026-26, appointing members to the Cache County Regional Recreation Center Feasibility Study Committee.
• A request to approve a change in scope of the 2025 Restaurant Tax Program award to the Cache County Fairgrounds.
• Setting future public hearings for several road projects and a zoning ordinance.
• An annual economic development update and the 2025 external audit report.

Fairgrounds Advisory Board

The Cache County Fairgrounds Advisory Board met July 29, 2026, at the Cache County Event Center in Logan. The agenda listed updates on the Event Center, current RAPZ projects, staff organization, funding, and an Extension Services option. No specific decisions were listed.

Coming up

• **Aug. 3 — Cache Open Space Advisory Committee (COSAC):** Round Two approval review for the Silva Farms Project in Trenton; discussion of three Hyde Park applications (Appenzell 1 & 2 and KMB) totaling roughly 40 acres; discussion of a potential adjacent 40-acre property; staff report on County Council approval of Birch Canyon Weed & Seed (Resolution 2026-19) and Willow Ranch (Resolution 2026-20); discussion of an NRCS "Prime Farmland" funding qualifier.
• **Aug. 6 — Cache County Fire District Board:** Agenda listed as TBD.
• **Aug. 13 — Planning Commission:** Mountain Manor Springs Subdivision, a 10-lot request on 102.02 acres at 450 N. 7200 W., Petersboro; Bird Family rezone of 17.17 acres at 1800 S. 5900 W., Mendon, from A10 to RU2; Wi Fiber/Summit Storage Public Infrastructure Overlay for 1,193 sq ft at 270 N. 2600 W., Logan; Mendon South Canal 2 CUP on roughly 426 acres in Mendon; and proposed Solar Projects Ordinance amendments to Title 17, including a new Chapter 17.12.

Cache County budget amendments, fire district reorganization dominate July meetings

Cache County's July meetings centered on 2026 budget amendments, fire district reorganization, and proposed property tax increases — but with minutes not yet published for any recent session, no official decisions can be confirmed from the available record.

Budget amendments under review

The County Council held a regular meeting July 14 that included public hearings at 5:30 p.m. on the Fourth and Fifth Amendments to the 2026 budget. The agenda listed possible action on Resolution 2026-21 (Fourth Amendment) and scheduled a public hearing on Resolution 2026-24 (Fifth Amendment) for July 28. The council also was set to consider Resolution 2026-22, approving a redrafted Multicounty United Local Health Department Interlocal Agreement with the Bear River Health Department, and Resolution 2026-23, establishing a Cache County Regional Recreation Center Feasibility Study Committee.

County Treasurer Craig McAllister was scheduled to present a report on Secure Rural Schools payment options and fund allocations.

Earlier, on July 13, the Appropriations Committee reviewed proposed 2026 budget adjustments covering Cache County Fire assets, personnel, and funds; Logan-Cache Airport assets, personnel, and funds; reserve RAPZ funding for the Lyric Theatre; and COG funding percentages.

Minutes for all of these meetings have not been published, so outcomes are not yet available.

Property tax increase hearings underway

The Cache County Clerk/Auditor began public hearings July 18 on proposed 2026 property tax increases from the Cache County School District, Hyde Park City, Logan City, and North Logan City. Hearings are scheduled to run through September 1, 2026.

Fire Protection District board vacancies

The County Executive and County Council announced up to 11 vacancies on the Cache County Fire Protection District Board of Trustees. Applicants must be registered voters residing within the district boundaries, which cover all of Cache County except Logan City. Applications are due August 23, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. via cachecounty.gov/bac. A public hearing is set for August 25, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. during the County Council regular session, with appointments to follow under Utah Code § 17B-1-304 and Cache County Code § 8.16.040.

Cancelled meetings

The Audit Committee meeting scheduled for July 15 was cancelled. It had been set to review November 13, 2025 minutes and a draft 2025 external audit from Jones Simkins LLC. A separate Audit Committee meeting on July 14 was scheduled to elect a 2026 committee chair and review the same draft audit.

The Ordinance and Policy Review Committee meeting on July 17 was also cancelled. Pending items that were not acted on include code enforcement amendments, a county property acquisition and disposal policy, a background check policy, and amendments to the Cache County Optional Plan.

Coming up

• **July 27 — Fire District Board:** The South Cache Fire and EMS Advisory Committee will hold a workshop on fire region maps, financial loss estimates, and a potential tax rate for the Cache Fire District. Hyrum City will present a comparison of a fourth model against three prepared by the county.
• **July 28 — County Council, 5:30 p.m.:** Public hearing on Resolution 2026-24 (Fifth Amendment to the 2026 budget), discussion of fire district status and a possible County Municipal Services Tax, consideration of a law enforcement interlocal agreement with Weber County for Powder Mountain (Resolution 2026-27), and appointment of members to the Regional Recreation Center Feasibility Study Committee (Resolution 2026-26).