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Beaver public meetings in 2022

47 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Sat Dec 31, 2022

County Commission

Beaver County Commission meeting set; agenda only procedural

This is a notice of a public meeting of the Beaver County Commission, but the agenda contains no specific items—only the standard placeholder for any other business properly brought before the board. The meeting is scheduled at the Beaver County Office Building, 105 East Center, Beaver, Utah. As the agenda is purely procedural boilerplate, no concrete decisions or discussions are listed.

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✓ Decided: Beaver County declares emergency following Smithfield Foods closure

The Commission declared a local state of emergency on June 10, 2022, due to the economic impact of the Smithfield Foods closure. Other key actions included adopting a new business license policy, approving several zoning changes, and managing various infrastructure and tourism contracts.

Tue Dec 20, 2022

County Commission

County to adopt 2023 budget and amend 2022 budget at public hearings

The Beaver County Commission will hold a regular meeting with several public hearings, including one to open and amend the 2022 budget and another to approve the 2023 budget. They will also consider signing resolutions to adopt the final 2023 budget and amend the 2022 budget. Other items include approving bills, filling planning and zoning board vacancies, adopting a business license policy and fee schedule, and discussing contracts for public defender services.

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✓ Decided: Beaver County Commission adopts 2023 Final Budget and amends 2022 Budget

The Commission approved the final operating budget for fiscal year 2023 and an amendment to the 2022 budget. Other key actions included appointing five members to the Planning & Zoning Board and approving contracts for public defense and mental health services.

Tue Dec 6, 2022

County Commission

County to consider suing state over water district

The Beaver County Commission will hold its regular meeting on December 6, 2022, to handle routine business such as approving bills, minutes, and business licenses, and to hear reports from CMR and FORGE. The most consequential item is a proposal to pursue legal action against the State of Utah and the Central Iron County Water Conservancy District (CICWCD). The board will also consider signing onto opioid litigation, a contract with the Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office, and filling travel council board vacancies.

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✓ Decided: Commission approves opioid settlement agreement and sale of 2020 Dodge Ram

The Commission authorized a signature for the 'One Utah' opioid litigation agreement and approved the sale of a county truck. The board also appointed several members to the Travel Council and scheduled a public hearing for a new business licensing policy.

Tue Nov 22, 2022

County Commission

County to rezone property, amend code, add fire district area

The Beaver County Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including rezoning a property from Highway Commercial to Residential Estates 1 and amending county code. They will also vote on adding area to the Beaver Fire District, a deed transfer, a cooperative agreement with DWR, and other items. The meeting includes closed sessions for legal and personnel matters.

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✓ Decided: Beaver County Commission approves zoning change and fire district expansion

The Commission approved a rezoning request north of Milford to allow for a residential subdivision and expanded the Beaver Fire District #1 area. Other actions included certifying election results and authorizing an opioid litigation settlement.

Tue Nov 15, 2022

Planning & Zoning Board

Beaver County P&Z to hear comments on zoning change and definition update

The Beaver County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to receive comments on a proposed ordinance change to the definition of 'Vested Application' and a zoning change (Ordinance 2022-13) that would rezone a 20.48-acre parcel from Highway Commercial (CH) to Residential Estates 1 (RE-1). The meeting is scheduled for November 15, 2022, at 6:00 pm at the Beaver County Administration Building.

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Tue Nov 15, 2022

Planning & Zoning Board

Beaver County P&Z to consider zoning map change and ADU/tiny home rules

The Beaver County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on a request to rezone property from Highway Commercial (CH) to Residential Estates-1 (RE-1) and on Ordinance 2022-12, which would amend definitions related to vested applications. The commission will also hold a work meeting to discuss accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and tiny homes. The meeting includes routine items like approving the previous meeting's minutes.

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✓ Decided: Board recommends rezonement for 40-acre parcel and updates vested application definition

The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended that the County Commission approve a zone change for a 40-acre parcel to allow for residential and commercial lots. The board also recommended the adoption of Ordinance 2022-12 regarding the definition of a Vested Application. Discussions on an ADU packet were tabled for further review.

Tue Nov 1, 2022

County Commission

County Commission to consider two rezonings and road widening

The Beaver County Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider two rezoning ordinances, a road widening project, campground rates, and other county business. The agenda also includes a closed session for discussing personnel, litigation, and real property negotiations.

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✓ Decided: Commission approves road widening and zoning changes

The Beaver County Commission approved two rezoning requests, a road widening project, and an increase in campground fees. The board also recertified three Justice Courts and approved county bills.

Tue Oct 18, 2022

Planning & Zoning Board

Public hearing on zone change from Agricultural to Residential Estates

The Beaver County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to receive comments on a proposed zone change for a 5.74-acre parcel from Agricultural 20 (A-20) to Residential Estates 5 (RE-5). The parcel is described by a metes-and-bounds legal description in the agenda. No other items are listed on the agenda.

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Tue Oct 18, 2022

Planning & Zoning Board

Beaver County P&Z to consider two zoning map amendments

The Beaver County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider two zoning map amendments: one to change Beaver Valley Estates from Residential Estates 5 (RE-5) to Agricultural 5 (A-5), and another for Casey Ross to change from Agriculture 20 (A-20) to Residential Estates 5 (RE-5). The meeting also includes a work session on vesting timetables, business licenses, tiny homes, and accessory dwelling units (ADUs).

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Tue Oct 18, 2022

Planning & Zoning Board

Beaver County P&Z to consider two zoning map amendments and discuss housing topics

The Beaver County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider two zoning map amendments: one to change Beaver Valley Estates from Residential Estates 5 (RE-5) to Agricultural 5 (A-5), and another for Casey Ross to change from Agriculture 5 (A-5) to Residential Estates 5 (RE-5). The commission will also hold a work meeting to discuss vesting timetables, business licenses, tiny homes, and accessory dwelling units (ADUs).

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✓ Decided: Board recommends rezoning Beaver Valley Estates to agricultural use

The Planning & Zoning Board voted 4-1 to recommend the County Commission approve a zone change from Residential Estates 5 (RE-5) to Agricultural 5 (A-5) for the Beaver Valley Estates Subdivision. The board also unanimously recommended a separate zone change from Agricultural 20 (A-20) to Residential Estates 5 (RE-5) for a property in Section 3. Both recommendations will go to the County Commission for final action.

Tue Oct 18, 2022

County Commission

Beaver County Commission reviews audits, budgets, and contracts

The Beaver County Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve bills, review the Kimball & Roberts audit report, and discuss updates on FORGE and various departmental budgets. They will also consider a plot mapping contract, a deep well at the fairgrounds, a repeater agreement, and phased retirement, followed by a closed session for legal and personnel matters.

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✓ Decided: Approved plat mapping contract and phased retirement policy

The commission approved a contract with Sandy White for 75 pages of PLAT mapping, funded from the 2022 budget, and unanimously adopted a phased retirement policy into the county personnel policy. Several budget discussions and updates were presented, but no other binding decisions were made.

Tue Oct 4, 2022

County Commission

County Commission to decide fertilizer plant permit, contracts, budgets

The Beaver County Commission meets to approve bills and minutes, then takes up a conditional use permit for a fertilizer manufacturing plant, several contract signings (ACE contract for a NICA mountain bike course, Title 5 ROW grant, indigent defense/public defender contracts, Utah Counties Insurance Pool resolution), and multiple budget items. The board will also consider two ordinance amendments and a closed session for personnel, litigation, and property negotiation. Most items are decisions, not just discussion.

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✓ Decided: County approves CUP for fertilizer plant, adopts multiple ordinances

The commission approved a conditional use permit for a fertilizer manufacturing plant, adopted three ordinances (amending notice requirements, board of adjustment procedures, and electronic meeting rules), and ratified contracts for a bike course and indigent defense. Several budget discussions were held but no final decisions were recorded.

Tue Sep 20, 2022

Planning & Zoning Board

Beaver County P&Z to hold public hearings on zoning map change and ordinances

The Beaver County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on a zoning map amendment for Beaver Valley Estates, two ordinance amendments, and a conditional use permit for a fertilizer plant. A work meeting will discuss vesting timetables, tiny homes, and accessory dwelling units (ADUs).

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✓ Decided: Rezone from RE-5 to A-5 fails on tie vote; item tabled to next meeting

The Planning & Zoning Board voted 2-2 on a motion to recommend rezoning the Beaver Valley Estates Subdivision from Residential Estates 5 (RE-5) to Agricultural 5 (A-5), so the motion died. The board then voted 3-1 to table the item until the next meeting when more members can attend. The board also unanimously recommended approval of a Conditional Use Permit for Roberts’ Super Compost, LLC to build a fertilizer manufacturing plant, and recommended adoption of two ordinances updating definitions and board procedures to match state code.

Tue Sep 20, 2022

County Commission

Beaver County Commission reviews budgets, contracts, and road concerns

The Beaver County Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve bills, discuss county business licenses, review departmental budgets (Clerk's, Recorder's, Assessor's, Attorney's, Extension, and Road), and address Highway 153 winter concerns. They will also consider a Vistaworks contract addition for social media management, Minersville Lake Park deceleration lanes, and the Beaver Walking Path. Later, they will convene as the Board of Equalization to consider three parcels, then hold a closed session for personnel, litigation, and property negotiation.

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✓ Decided: County approves BRIC FEMA application for Minersville diversion study

The commission unanimously authorized a BRIC FEMA grant application for a feasibility study on the Hay Springs Minersville Diversion, with a county cost share of $13,500. They also approved county bills, a Vistaworks contract for social media management, and denied proposals for a Minersville Lake deceleration lane and a Beaver walking path cost-share. The board reduced a property's assessed value from $514,143 to $390,000 on appeal.

Tue Sep 20, 2022

Planning & Zoning Board

Beaver County P&Z to hear zone change for Beaver Valley Estates

The Beaver County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on September 20, 2022, to hear comments on a proposed zone change for Beaver Valley Estates Subdivision Lots 1-8 from Residential Estates 5 (RE-5) to Agriculture 5 (A-5). The commission will also consider amendments to several ordinance sections regarding definitions, hearing and notice procedures, the Board of Adjustment, and appeals.

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Tue Sep 6, 2022

County Commission

County Commission to review resource plan, opioid settlement, contracts

The Beaver County Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve bills and minutes, discuss Resource Management Plan revisions, and take action on several contracts and agreements. Items include ratifying an opioid settlement fee agreement, a trail signage contract, and a consulting agreement, plus updates on Kent's Lake Road and a tourism co-op MOU. A closed session is scheduled for personnel, litigation, and real property matters.

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✓ Decided: County adopts Resource Management Plan amendments

The commission unanimously adopted Ordinance 2022-05, amending the Resource Management Plan with updates to Energy & Mining sections and CUP uses. They also approved several financial items, including a $100 donation to Beaver High School, a $5,667.25 Webex Jamboree app contract, and two tourism co-op grants totaling $237,500. A $40,000 refund request from Milford City was tabled pending review of the interlocal agreement.

Wed Aug 24, 2022

Planning & Zoning Board

Board to hear appeal on livestock grazing in RE-5 district

The Beaver County Board of Adjustment will hold a work meeting for training, then hear an appeal regarding a conditional use permit for grazing livestock in a Residential Estates 5 Acre (RE-5) district. The board will also elect officers and approve prior minutes.

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Tue Aug 16, 2022

Planning & Zoning Board

Beaver County Planning Commission to hold public hearing on General Plan adoption

The Beaver County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 2022-05, which adopts the General Plan with amendments to the Resource Management Plan. They will also consider a conditional use permit for an Amazon facility with satellite dishes, and discuss ordinance updates on definitions, board of adjustment, vesting timetable, tiny homes, and ADUs.

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✓ Decided: Beaver County P&Z recommends RMP amendments, approves Amazon CUP

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously recommended the County Commission adopt Ordinance 2022-05, which amends the Resource Management Plan (RMP) with updates to energy, livestock & grazing, mining & minerals, and pipelines & infrastructure sections. The board also unanimously approved a Conditional Use Permit for Amazon to install an 80' x 110' facility with six satellite dishes and ancillary equipment about four miles north of Milford. Additionally, the board discussed but did not decide on several ordinance updates, including changes to reasonable notice, Board of Adjustment to Board of Appeal, and a vesting timetable.

Tue Aug 16, 2022

Planning & Zoning Board

Public hearing on General Plan and Resource Management Plan amendments

The Beaver County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to receive comments on Ordinance 2022-05, which adopts the General Plan with amendments to the Resource Management Plan. The hearing is scheduled for August 16, 2022 at 6:30 pm at the Beaver County Administration Building.

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Tue Aug 2, 2022

County Commission

Beaver County Commission meets Aug. 2 with new hires, bids, contracts

The Beaver County Commission holds a regular meeting to approve bills and minutes, ratify new hires, and discuss reports and donations. They will also open bids for trail signage, consider a mapping services contract, and hold a closed session for legal and personnel matters.

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✓ Decided: County awards $19,800 trail signage bid, approves $5K/month consulting contract

The Beaver County Commission approved several routine items and contracts, including a $19,800 bid for OHV trail signage, a $5,000/month consulting contract with Lincoln Hill Partners, and a $10,000 extension for mapping services. They also authorized donations to the National Day of Service ($200) and the Livestock Booster Club ($1,500), and ratified six new hires. No major policy decisions were made; the meeting included a closed session for personnel and legal matters.

Tue Jul 19, 2022

County Commission

County to ratify $350K in grants for campground and bike trail

The Beaver County Commission will hold a regular meeting on July 19, 2022, to approve bills, ratify grants, discuss contracts, and consider a hazard mitigation resolution. The agenda includes both action items and discussion items, with a closed session planned for personnel, litigation, and property negotiations.

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✓ Decided: Commission approves bills, grants, contracts; discusses Smithfield closure

The Beaver County Commission approved county bills, ratified two mountain bike trail grants totaling $350,000, authorized a Rocky Mountain Power contract for Minersville Lake, and approved a $314,644.66 HVAC upgrade contract with Trane plus $14,790 for Yamas Control. They also declared a 2020 Dodge Ram surplus and discussed budget reductions due to the Smithfield Foods closure, as well as exploring fire protection options for EMSSD.

Tue Jul 5, 2022

County Commission

County Commission to set URS rates, Dominion well, fire district

The Beaver County Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve bills and minutes, and to discuss several operational items including URS contribution rates, a Dominion Energy deep well location, and Beaver Forestry and Fire & SSD#1. Later items include VistaWorks and Smithfield Closure, with a possible closed session for personnel, litigation, or property negotiations.

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✓ Decided: County approves URS rate change for public safety employees

The Beaver County Commission approved Resolution 2022-02, amending Utah Retirement Systems Tier 2 employer pickup rates for public safety and firefighters from 2.27% to 2.59%. The board also approved county bills, previous minutes, and an independent audit acknowledgement letter. Discussions were held on a Dominion Energy deep well easement, a proposed fire department absorption, and the Smithfield Foods closure, but no decisions were made on these items.

Thu Jun 23, 2022

Planning & Zoning Board

Beaver County Board of Adjustment meeting cancelled

This meeting of the Beaver County Board of Adjustment has been cancelled. The agenda included a call to order, training, and a public hearing on a conditional use permit for livestock grazing, but none of these will take place.

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Thu Jun 23, 2022

Planning & Zoning Board

Board to hear appeal on livestock grazing in RE-5 district

The Beaver County Board of Adjustment will hold a work meeting for appeal training and then hear an appeal from Casey Ross and others regarding a conditional use permit for grazing livestock in a Residential Estates 5 Acre (RE-5) district. The meeting also includes election of officers and approval of prior minutes.

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Tue Jun 21, 2022

County Commission

Beaver County Commission to vote on bike trail contract, indigent defense deal

The Beaver County Commission is holding its regular meeting to approve bills and take action on several contracts, including an IMBA bike trail contract and an indigent defense contract. The agenda also includes a presentation from RRCI, an update on FORGE injection, and ratification of a Social Services Block Grant. A closed session is scheduled to discuss an individual's character or competence, litigation strategy, and real property negotiation.

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✓ Decided: County approves Lexipol contract, IMBA addendum, and other actions

The Beaver County Commission approved several items, including a contract with Lexipol for county policies and procedures, an addendum to the IMBA Phase IV bike path contract for $42,882, and the indigent defense contract. They also ratified a $5,000 Social Services Block Grant and entered a closed session for legal and personnel matters.

Tue Jun 21, 2022

Planning & Zoning Board

Mineral View Estates preliminary plat review; work meeting on code updates

The Beaver County Planning & Zoning Commission will consider preliminary plat approval for Mineral View Estates in an Agricultural 5 district, and hold a work meeting to discuss amendments to the Resource Management Plan, tiny homes, accessory dwelling units, ordinance updates, and the Board of Appeals. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including call to order, prayer, pledge, and approval of prior minutes.

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✓ Decided: Beaver P&Z approves Mineral View Estates preliminary plat

The Beaver County Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved the preliminary plat for the Mineral View Estates subdivision, a six-lot development in an Agricultural 5 district. The board also discussed and agreed to proposed edits to the Resource Management Plan, including additions to the Energy section and a new Pipeline and Infrastructure section, which will be available for public review before an August hearing.

Fri Jun 10, 2022

County Commission

County to declare economic emergency over Smithfield closure

The Beaver County Commission is holding an emergency meeting to consider signing a proclamation declaring a local state of economic emergency. The declaration is in response to the announced closure of Smithfield Foods.

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✓ Decided: Beaver County declares emergency over Smithfield Foods closure

The Beaver County Commission unanimously approved a Proclamation of Local State of Emergency in response to the announced closure of Smithfield Foods, which will impact 250 families. The commission plans to meet with the Department of Agriculture and the Governor's Office to explore solutions. No other substantive decisions were made.

Tue Jun 7, 2022

County Commission

County Commission to consider ordinance, subdivision, water plant contract

The Beaver County Commission holds its regular public meeting with a full agenda of new business, including several contracts, an ordinance amendment, a subdivision plat, and a conditional use permit. The commission will also handle routine approvals of bills and minutes, and later discuss old business items and possibly enter closed session.

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✓ Decided: County approves multiple contracts, ordinance, and hires at June 7 meeting

The Beaver County Commission unanimously approved several items, including a $100 donation per student for the BHS Speech & Debate Team to attend nationals, the Kent's Lake Road Phase II construction contract, the Phase IV IMBA bike trail contract, Ordinance 2022-04 allowing energy development drilling, the Skyline Terrace plat, a conditional use permit for Blue Core Labs/GFE Sustainable water packaging plant, a court bailiff contract, a promissory note for $89,000 to SSD #7, a landscaping bid, a wage increase to $15.70 for Justice Court Clerk I, and ratification of seven new hires. The commission also entered closed session for personnel and legal matters.

Tue May 17, 2022

Planning & Zoning Board

Beaver County to consider allowing energy drilling in two zones

The Beaver County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed ordinance change to add 'Drilling for Energy Related Products' as a conditional use in the Central Development (CD) and General Industrial (M-G) Districts. The commission will hear public comments on the proposed change.

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Tue May 17, 2022

Planning & Zoning Board

Beaver County considers energy drilling and new subdivision approvals

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on amending use regulations to include energy-related drilling. The meeting also includes reviews for a water packaging plant, livestock grazing, and a final plat for Skyline Terrace Subdivision.

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✓ Decided: Board recommends CUP for Blue Core water plant, grazing permit

The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended the County Commission adopt Ordinance 2022-04, adding 'Drilling for Energy Related Products' as a Conditional Use in the Central Development and General Industrial Districts, and approve a Conditional Use Permit for Blue Core Labs' water packaging plant. The board also recommended final plat approval for Skyline Terrace Subdivision and approved a CUP for grazing livestock in a Residential Estates district with conditions. All votes were unanimous.

Tue May 3, 2022

County Commission

Beaver County Commissioners meet to discuss public health and indigent defense

The Beaver County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on May 3, 2022. The agenda includes presentations from the South West Utah Public Health Department and updates regarding the Ramblers website, as well as considerations for indigent defense modifications.

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✓ Decided: County approves zone change for water bottling plant

The Beaver County Commission approved a zone change for GFE Sustainable, Inc. from Multi-Use Zone to Central Development Zone for a new water bottling plant in Sulphurdale. They also approved an indigent defense grant modification to hire a social worker and administrative assistant. The appointment of GRAMA Local Appeals Board members was tabled.

Thu Apr 21, 2022

County Commission

Public hearing to convey property for economic growth

The Beaver County Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the conveyance of property intended for economic growth. No other items are listed on the agenda.

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Tue Apr 19, 2022

County Commission

Beaver County Commission to open concrete bids, set fees, finalize hazard plan

The Beaver County Commission holds its regular meeting to handle routine business and several action items. They will open a concrete bid, consider new event funding, hear from South West Behavioral Health, review fee schedule edits, and finalize the Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan. The commission will also convene as the redevelopment agency to consider solar tax incentive reimbursements, and may enter closed session for legal and personnel matters.

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✓ Decided: County approves $41,340 concrete bid, Juneteenth not observed

The Beaver County Commission approved a $41,340 concrete bid from Westside Construction, with Commissioner Whitney abstaining due to a conflict. They also voted unanimously not to observe the Juneteenth holiday, approved $3,500 in event funding for Ranch Sorting & Penning, and accepted the updated fee schedule and Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan. The commission authorized a Solar Tax Incentive Finance refund for tax year 2021 and discussed a SITLA land swap, but no final action was taken on that item.

Tue Apr 19, 2022

Planning & Zoning Board

Public hearings for zoning amendments and land use permits

The Beaver County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a zoning map amendment and two conditional use permits. The commission will also conduct a work meeting to discuss RMP amendments and ordinance updates.

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Tue Apr 19, 2022

Planning & Zoning Board

Public hearing on rezoning four parcels from MU-20 to Central Development

The Beaver County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider Ordinance 2022-03, a proposed zoning change for four described parcels from Multiple Use 20 (MU-20) to Central Development (CD). The commission will hear public comments on the change. Details are on file at the Beaver County Clerk's Office.

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Tue Apr 5, 2022

County Commission

Beaver County Commissioners to consider permits and personnel policy updates

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to review various applications and discussion items. The agenda includes consideration of media agreements, military leave policies, and large assembly permits.

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✓ Decided: County prioritizes CIB water projects, approves event permits

The Beaver County Commission approved a prioritized list for CIB funding, placing the Culinary Water System Improvement first and the Center Street PI Well House building second. They also approved $100 donations per student for Boys and Girls State, declared a meat slicer as surplus with a $100 starting bid, and authorized large assembly permits for the Stetson Wright Bull Riding Invitational and Don't Trip Campout. Several items were tabled, including an interlocal compact agreement with Beaver City and a personnel policy on short-term military leave.

Tue Mar 15, 2022

County Commission

✓ Decided: County awards chip seal, crushing, and transportation bids

The Beaver County Commission approved several contracts and permits at its March 15, 2022 work meeting. The commission awarded chip seal, gravel crushing, and transportation bids, accepted a $39,501 bid for proximity card installation, and approved two large assembly permits. All votes were unanimous.

Tue Mar 1, 2022

County Commission

✓ Decided: Beaver County Commission approves bills, contracts, and resolutions unanimously

The Beaver County Commission unanimously approved county bills, previous minutes, and several contracts and resolutions, including the Capital Indigent Defense contract, an indigent burial request, a broadband grant resolution, an opioid settlement MOU, and the Broken Heart Rodeo contract. The commission also received a $4,760 PILT payment from DWR and discussed future items like service district bylaws and tax participation agreements, which were tabled. Two closed sessions were held for personnel and legal matters.

Tue Feb 22, 2022

Travel Council

Travel Council to consider funding request from Jalen Hardy Diesel Fam

The Beaver County Travel Council is meeting to set its 2022 meeting schedule, select a chairman, and discuss public meeting information. The main action item is a funding request from Jalen Hardy Diesel Fam, which the council will consider.

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✓ Decided: Travel Council funds truck show $3,000, keeps Lane Tucker as chair

The Travel Council approved $3,000 for Jalen Hardy's diesel truck show on April 30, 2022, with stipulations for Ramblers and Visit Utah advertising, instead of the requested $10,000. The Council also voted unanimously to keep Lane Tucker as chairman and Jordan Oswald as vice chair. The 2022 meeting dates were set, and minutes from the September meeting were approved with edits.

Tue Feb 22, 2022

Travel Council

Beaver County Travel Council sets 2022 meeting schedule

This agenda is a public notice announcing the 2022 meeting schedule for the Beaver County Travel Council. Four meetings are scheduled at 9:00 AM on April 4th, June 28th, August 30th, and November 16th, 2022, at the Beaver County Commission Chambers. No specific agenda items or decisions are listed for these meetings.

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Tue Feb 15, 2022

County Commission

✓ Decided: Beaver County approves bills, opioid MOU, tax litigation cost-sharing, GIS software, surplus sale, broadband support

The Commission approved County Bills, a One Utah Opioid Settlement MOU, and a Tax Litigation MOU for legal fee cost sharing. It also approved purchasing single-use ESRI GIS software, declaring a calf roping chute surplus with a $10 minimum bid, and authorizing a letter of support for the ReConnect broadband program. The Commission declined to participate in Archive Social and decided not to monetarily obligate the County for the Minersville Flood Basin clean out.

Tue Feb 15, 2022

Planning & Zoning Board

Beaver County Planning & Zoning Commission to vote on Skyline Terrace preliminary plat

The Beaver County Planning & Zoning Commission will meet on February 15, 2022, to approve the preliminary plat for the Skyline Terrace Subdivision in a PUD District. The agenda also includes a work session to discuss Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), tiny homes, training, and ordinance updates. No specific dollar amounts or contract details are listed in the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Beaver County Planning Commission approves Skyline Terrace Subdivision preliminary plan

The Beaver County Planning & Zoning Commission approved the preliminary plan for the Skyline Terrace Subdivision, a 7.5-acre development with nine condos, six home sites, and ten nightly-rental studio cabins. The approval came after discussion about water supply concerns, with one board member abstaining. The board also discussed drafting an ordinance for accessory dwelling units to comply with state law and considered regulations for tiny homes.

Tue Feb 1, 2022

County Commission

✓ Decided: County adopts CAFO location ordinance after public hearing

The Beaver County Commission unanimously adopted Ordinance 2021-09 designating CAFO locations after a public hearing where residents raised concerns about red zones in Sulphurdale and Cove Fort. The board also adopted ordinances on conditional use permits and accessory garage permitted uses, ratified several contracts, and approved routine items.

Tue Jan 18, 2022

County Commission

✓ Decided: Commission appoints two P&Z board members, approves multiple agreements

The Beaver County Commission approved routine bills and minutes, appointed Kolby Blackner and Mitch Dalton to the Planning & Zoning Board, authorized the USU Extension Office agreement and the Capital Defense Fund application, and allowed a personnel policy exception for military leave. The opioid settlement agreement was postponed for later discussion, and the CAFO ordinance was set for a public hearing in February.

Tue Jan 18, 2022

Planning & Zoning Board

Beaver County to hold public hearing on two zoning ordinance changes

The Beaver County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to receive comments on two proposed ordinances: one creating a new section on imposable conditions, and another amending permitted uses to include accessory garages. The hearing is scheduled for January 18, 2022, at the Beaver County Administration Building.

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Tue Jan 18, 2022

Planning & Zoning Board

Beaver County P&Z to hold public hearings on two zoning ordinance changes

The Beaver County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two proposed ordinances: one creating conditions for conditional use permits and another amending permitted uses to include accessory garages. The meeting also includes a work session for training and ordinance updates, along with routine administrative items.

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✓ Decided: Board recommends two zoning ordinances to County Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously recommended the County Commission adopt Ordinance 2022-01 (imposable conditions for conditional use permits) and Ordinance 2022-02 (adding accessory garages as permitted uses in the Multiple Use District). Both public hearings had no comments. The board also elected Karianne Jarvis as chairman and Bryan Graham as acting chairman, and approved the November 16, 2021 minutes.

Tue Jan 4, 2022

County Commission

✓ Decided: Beaver County Commission approves bills, travel board appointees

The commission unanimously approved county bills and reappointed Amy Caldwell, Jordan Oswald, and Reza Kia to the Travel Council board. They discussed but did not finalize a revised CAFO ordinance, a business license committee, and a Business Center rent increase, deferring these to future meetings.