Beaver public meetings in 2023

County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular public meeting. The only item listed on the agenda is the approval of year-to-date minutes.

• Approval of YTD minutes

County Commission

The Beaver County Commission is holding a public hearing to approve the 2024 budget. Residents can review the draft budget at the Clerk's Office or submit written comments.

• Public hearing to approve the 2024 budget

County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will consider amending the 2023 budget and hold a public hearing to adopt the final budget for fiscal year 2024. The board will also review several contracts and agreements. A closed session is scheduled for real property negotiation.

• Public hearing for 2024 Budget Adoption (Resolution 2023-12)
• Amendment to the 2023 Budget (Resolution 2023-11)
• Consider signing RMA with Rodatherm
• Consider signing Civic Plus yearly website contract
• Consider signing MOA for Mental Health Resources for First Responders

County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to approve bills and conduct an election canvass. The body will consider signing several contracts and resolutions, including a purchase agreement for Milford Hospital. A closed session is scheduled to discuss real property negotiation.

• Milford Hospital Purchase Agreement
• Contract for Indigent Capital Defense Council Services
• Resolution 2023-09 regarding Elk Meadows Special Service District members
• Services contract with Mountain West Computers
• Surplus of Walkera QR-XR800 Drone

Beaver County Economic Devlopment

The Beaver County Economic Development Board is meeting to formally adopt Rural County Grant funding allocations and receive updates on agreements, broadband, housing, the inland port, and tourism. The meeting includes a roundtable discussion.

• Adoption of Rural County Grant funding allocations
• Update on agreements
• Broadband update
• Housing conversations update
• Inland Port update

Planning & Zoning Board

The Commission will consider a Conditional Use Permit for a temporary gravel pit and crusher at Bradshaw Farms & Equipment. The meeting also includes a work session regarding various ordinance updates.

• CUP: Temporary Gravel Pit and Crusher for Bradshaw Farms & Equipment in Sec. 11, T29S, R7W
• Ordinance Updates: Definitions
• Ordinance Updates: Glamping/Camping/Tiny Home Recreational Area Overlay

County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to consider several contracts and property transactions. The agenda includes a public hearing on the sale of property and a discussion regarding the 2024 budget.

• Public hearing for the sale of property
• Agreement to purchase property with Narrows Adolescent Psychiatric Hospital LLC
• COINS Tax Program Contract Renewal
• Rural County Grant signature
• 2024 Budget discussion

County Commission

The Beaver County Commission is holding a public hearing to hear comments on the proposed sale of a county-owned parcel at approximately 2600 South 600 West (parcel #3-47-26) in Beaver, Utah. The hearing is scheduled for 9:15 am on November 20, 2023, at the commission chambers. Written comments may be submitted to the County Clerk's Office before the hearing.

• Public hearing on sale of parcel at 2600 South 600 West, parcel #3-47-26, Beaver, UT
• Hearing at 9:15 am on Nov 20, 2023, at Beaver County Commission chambers, 105 East Center Street
• Written comments accepted by County Clerk's Office, P.O. Box 392, Beaver, UT 84713

County Commission

The Beaver County Commission is holding a public hearing to receive comments regarding the Milford Solar Phase II, LLC Project.

• Public hearing concerning the Milford Solar Phase II, LLC Project

County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the Milford Solar Phase II, LLC Project. The commission will also consider signing conditional use permits for Milford Solar Phase II and Rodatherm. Additionally, the board will review budgets for multiple county departments.

• Public hearing for Milford Solar Phase II, LLC Project
• Consider signing amended Milford Solar Phase II CUP
• Consider signing Rodatherm CUP and RMA
• Budget reviews for Economic Development, Tourism, Commission, GIS, HR, Attorney, CJC, COA, Clerks Office/IT, and Forestry Fire and State Land Wardens
• Consider signing a Beaver County Sheep Resolution to Support the Sheep Industry in Rural America

Beaver County Economic Devlopment

The Beaver County Economic Development Board is meeting to discuss an inland port update and a rural county grant, followed by a roundtable discussion. The agenda is brief and contains no detailed proposals or decisions.

• Inland Port Update
• Rural County Grant
• Roundtable discussion

County Commission

The Beaver County Commission is holding its regular meeting to approve bills, hear county reports, and consider signing Ordinance 2023-07 regarding A5 zones. The bulk of the meeting is dedicated to reviewing and discussing budgets for several county departments, including Building, Recorder, Road, Treasurer, Maintenance, Assessor, and Sheriff's Office, as well as Minersville Lake and Tushar Campground. The commission will also consider reimbursing vehicle registrations and may enter a closed session for legal and personnel matters.

• Consider signing Ordinance 2023-07 A5 Zones
• Review Building Dept. Budget
• Review Road Department Budget
• Review Sheriff's Office Budget
• Consider reimbursement for vehicle registrations

Planning & Zoning Board

The Beaver County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to hear comments regarding the Environmental Assessment Report for the Milford Solar Phase II, LLC Project. The hearing is scheduled for October 17, 2023, at 6:30 pm.

• Public hearing for Milford Solar Phase II, LLC Environmental Assessment Report

Planning & Zoning Board

The Beaver County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider conditional use permits for two energy projects: an amendment to the Milford Solar Phase II facility and a new 3.6 MW geothermal plant by Rodatherm Energy. The board will also discuss ordinance updates, including definitions and a proposed overlay for glamping, camping, and tiny home recreational areas.

• Public hearing on Environmental Assessment Report for Milford Solar Phase II, LLC
• CUP amendment for Milford Solar Phase II: solar facility, substation, transmission line, battery storage, O&M building (T26-27S, R10W, MU-20)
• CUP for Rodatherm Energy: 3.6 MW geothermal power facility with well pads and air-cooled condensers (T26S, R10W, MU-20)
• Ordinance updates: definitions, glamping/camping/tiny home recreational area overlay

Travel Council

The Beaver County Travel Council is meeting to discuss the 2024 event budget and hear funding requests from local events. The meeting will conclude with a closed session to discuss fund allocations.

• 2024 Event Budget discussion
• Event funding requests hearing
• Closed session for fund allocation discussion

County Commission

The Beaver County Commission will hold a regular public meeting to consider several action items, including signing a conditional use permit (CUP FORGE), clarifying zoning for Ordinance 2023-07, signing a building inspection agreement, reviewing the Extension Office budget, considering outdoor recreation grants, a snow cat agreement, special merit increases, new employee ratifications, and a resolution appointing a representative for the UCIP annual meeting. The meeting will also include a closed session to discuss an individual's character or competence, litigation strategy, and real property negotiation.

• Consider signing CUP FORGE
• A5 Zone clarification for Ordinance 2023-07
• Consider signing Building Inspection Agreement
• Consider Outdoor Recreation Grants
• Consider signing Resolution 2023-07 for UCIP annual meeting representative

Beaver County Economic Devlopment

The Beaver County Economic Development Board is meeting to discuss updates on the Inland Port Authority project, a 2023 beautification grant, and the 2024 interlocal agreement and budget for the board. The agenda also includes a roundtable discussion. No decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Inland Port Authority Project Area Update
• 2023 Beautification Grant
• 2024 Ec Dev Board Interlocal and Budget

County Commission

The Beaver County Commission is holding its regular meeting to approve bills, canvass the election, and consider several ordinances and agreements. Key items include repealing the marriage license ordinance, adding a nuisance declaration, and approving a plat map. The agenda also includes budget reviews, a festival donation, and a possible closed session.

• Consider signing Ordinance 2023-08 repealing marriage license regulations (Chapter 7, § 3-7-1 through § 3-7-10)
• Consider signing Ordinance 2023-09 adding Paragraph P to Title 4, Chapter 2, Section 3 on nuisances
• Consider approving Aspen Crest Premier II Plat Map
• Consider signing Interlocal Agreement UIPA and Co-op Grant Contract
• Review budgets for Beaver, Minersville, and Milford courts

County Commission

The Beaver County Commission is holding a coordination meeting with federal land managers. They will discuss a range of topics including wild horse gathers, water supply, geothermal leasing, and forest projects. No formal decisions are scheduled; the agenda is for discussion and updates.

• 2023 Wild Horse Gathers
• Pine Valley Water Supply Project status
• Status of Geothermal Leasing Project
• Granite Peak Campground/Hiking trail update
• Deer Trail Mine Exploration

Planning & Zoning Board

The Beaver County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit (CUP) for the Energy & Geoscience Institute at the University of Utah to drill a well, construct a water treatment facility, storage tanks, and a pipeline for long-term circulation testing in a Multiple Use (MU-20) District. The board will also receive an update on the Milford Solar Phase II, LLC CUP and discuss ordinance updates regarding tiny homes, glamping, and dry camping. The meeting includes approval of the August 15, 2023 minutes.

• CUP for Energy & Geoscience Institute: drill well, water treatment facility, storage tanks, pipeline in Sec 32, T26S, R9W (MU-20 District)
• Update on CUP 2019-07 Milford Solar Phase II, LLC
• Ordinance updates: Tiny Homes, Glamping, Dry Camping

Planning & Zoning Board

The Beaver County Planning & Zoning Board is holding an open house for public input on Milford Solar II's application to amend Conditional Use Permit No. 2019-07. The amendment would exclude some originally approved lands, add new lands, and increase the project's generation capacity from about 250 MW to 300 MW. A supplemented Environmental Assessment Report will be released for 30 days of public review after the open house.

• Amendment to CUP No. 2019-07 for Milford Solar Phase II Project
• Generation capacity increase from approximately 250 MW to 300 MW
• Exclusion of some initially approved lands and addition of new lands
• Supplement to May 2020 Environmental Assessment Report by SWCA Environmental Consultants
• Open house on September 14, 2023, 5–7 pm MT at Milford City Administrative Building

County Commission

The Beaver County Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider several action items, including signing an ordinance to amend the agricultural district regulations, a conditional use permit for a solar project, and a road maintenance agreement. The board will also receive an audit report, discuss beautification grants, and hold a closed session for personnel and legal matters.

• Consider signing Ordinance 2023-07 amending 9-5 Agricultural District
• Consider signing Solar CUP for Wiseman Farms
• Consider signing RMA for Rollins Gravel
• Beautification Grant Applications Consideration
• Closed session for personnel, litigation, and real property negotiation

The Commission approved a series of grants for local beautification and authorized a road maintenance agreement for Rollins Gravel. The board also accepted the 2022 independent audit and approved several tax abatement applications. An ordinance to amend the Agricultural District was tabled.

• Approved beautification grants totaling $110,000 (unanimous)
• Accepted 2022 Independent Audit (unanimous)
• Approved Solar CUP for Wiseman Farms (unanimous)
• Authorized Road Maintenance Agreement for Rollins Gravel (unanimous)
• Approved circuit breaker applications and specific hardship abatements (unanimous)
• Authorized lien attachments for parcels in Elk Meadows Special Service District (unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance 2023-07 regarding Agricultural District amendment
• Approved County bills and previous meeting minutes (unanimous)

Travel Council

The Beaver County Travel Council is meeting to discuss several tourism-related items, including an update on the Co-Op Grant application for 2023, the Stay & Play program, the Beaver County plan, and event funding. The council will also review monthly statistics and updates. The agenda is largely discussion-oriented with no specific votes or dollar amounts listed.

• Update on Co-Op Grant application for 2023
• Stay & Play program discussion
• Beaver County plan discussion
• Discussion on Event Funding
• Monthly Stats & Updates

No formal actions were taken because the meeting lacked a quorum. Members discussed allocating $10,000 in remaining funds and reviewed the 2024 UOT Co-Op Budget. The board must decide on re-contracting three completed three-year agreements.

• No formal action taken due to lack of quorum

County Commission

The Beaver County Commission will hold its regular meeting to approve bills, consider a lien request from Milford, sign contracts for aging and nutrition services, discuss an outdoor recreation grant, surplus BCSO firearms, and sign an RMA for a conditional use permit with Finch Trucking. Updates on FORGE and FERVO projects are scheduled, followed by a site visit. A closed session is planned for personnel, litigation, and property negotiation matters.

• Approve Bills
• Milford Lien Request
• Signing COA and 5 Co AOG contract for Aging 7 Nutrition Services
• Outdoor Recreation Grant
• Consider surplusing BCSO Firearms

The Commission approved a road maintenance agreement with Finch Trucking and contracts for Summit Food and Pinnacle Correctional Services. They also authorized a $57,164 contract for aging and nutrition services and approved a lien attachment for Milford City.

• Approved County Bills (unanimous)
• Authorized lien attachment of Parcel 5-11-5 by Milford City (unanimous)
• Authorized signature on 5 County AOG Contract for $57,164 (unanimous)
• Reached consensus to apply for Outdoor Recreation Grant to purchase a Snow Cat
• Declared BCSO firearms as surplus for trade-in (unanimous)
• Authorized Road Maintenance Agreement (RMA) for CUP #2023-05 with Finch Trucking (unanimous)
• Authorized signature on Summit Food Contract (unanimous)
• Authorized signature on Pinnacle Correctional Services commissary service (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Beaver County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to receive comments on proposed Ordinance 2023-07, which would amend Section 9-5 of the county code regarding the Agricultural District. The commission is considering this ordinance change and will hear public input before any decision.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2023-07 amending Section 9-5: Agricultural District

Planning & Zoning Board

The Beaver County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 2023-07, which amends the Agricultural District regulations. The board will also consider several conditional use permits, including a solar array, crushers, and a gravel pit, as well as final and preliminary plat approvals for subdivisions. A work meeting on tiny homes is scheduled.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2023-07 amending Section 9-5 (Agricultural District)
• CUP for Wiseman Farms LLC: ground-mount solar array in Sec. 20, T28S, R10W (A-20fm)
• CUP for Rollins Construction & Trucking LLC: crusher in Sec. 14, T29S, R11W (A-20fm)
• Final plat approval for Aspen Crest Premier Phase II (PUD, Sec. 36, T28S, R5W)
• CUP for Roberts Super Compost LLC: gravel pit and crusher in Sec. 2, T30S, R10W (MU-20)

The board recommended that the County Commission adopt Ordinance 2023-07 to amend the Agricultural A-5 District. It also approved several conditional use permits and subdivision plats.

• Recommended County Commission adopt Ordinance 2023-07 amending Agricultural A-5 District (unanimous)
• Recommended County Commission approve CUP for Wiseman Farms LLC solar array (unanimous)
• Approved CUP for Rollins Construction & Trucking LLC crusher/screener (unanimous)
• Recommended County Commission approve Final Plat for Aspen Crest Premier Phase II (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Beaver Mountain Paradise Subdivision Phase 3 (unanimous)
• Approved CUP for Roberts’ Super Compost, LLC gravel pit and crusher (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on Tiny Homes, Glamping, and Dry Camping

County Commission

The Beaver County Commission is holding a regular meeting to consider routine administrative items and several action items, including a property tax refund, right-of-way easements, a 4-H livestock donation, an IC Solutions contract, and opioid settlement numbers. The meeting also includes a closed session for personnel, litigation, and real property negotiation discussions.

• Consider property tax refund
• Sign ROW easement for RMP
• Sign ROW easement for Blackner Trust
• Sign IC Solutions contract
• ROW easement with BLM for Class D County Road

The Commission approved a new HR Personnel Policy Manual and ended the State of Emergency for the River Channel. Other actions included approving a $2,500 donation to the Livestock Booster Club and a 5-year communications contract for inmates.

• Adopted Resolution 2023-05 replacing the 2017 Personnel Policy Manual (unanimous)
• Terminated the Declaration of State of Emergency for the River Channel (unanimous)
• Approved $730.16 property tax refund to Nick Leko (unanimous)
• Authorized Rocky Mountain Power ROW easement for Yardley Lane (unanimous)
• Authorized $2,500 donation to the Livestock Booster Club (unanimous)
• Approved 5-year IC Solutions contract for inmate communication services (unanimous)
• Moved Sept 5 meeting to Sept 6 and Nov 21 meeting to Nov 20 (unanimous)
• Approved county bills and previous meeting minutes (unanimous)

Beaver County Economic Devlopment

The Beaver County Economic Development Board is meeting to discuss updates on the Inland Port Authority project, tourism office updates including a Road Trippin' episode, and the 2023 Beautification Grant. The agenda also includes a roundtable discussion.

• Inland Port Authority Project Area Update
• Tourism Office Updates: Road Trippin’ episode
• 2023 Beautification Grant

County Commission

The Beaver County Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider several action items, including signing an ordinance on accessory dwelling units, approving contracts, and holding a truth-in-taxation hearing for Beaver Fire #1/Elk Meadows. The agenda also includes updates on various projects and a closed session for personnel and legal matters.

• Consider signing Ordinance 2023-06 on Accessory Dwelling Units and removing Section 9-13-25 on Guest Houses
• Truth in Taxation hearing for Beaver Fire #1/Elk Meadows
• Consider signing Granicus Contract
• Ratify signing of Indigent Defense Contract and Administrative Public Defense Contract (Ginger)
• Consider signing MOU for Mammoth Bridge replacement

The Commission enacted Ordinance 2023-06 regarding accessory dwelling units and approved several contracts, including a $6,000 Granicus database agreement funded by a grant. They also authorized a Truth in Taxation process for Beaver Fire #1/Elk Meadows and a feasibility study for a dam in Wah Wah Valley.

• Approved Ordinance 2023-06 enacting Title 9, Chapter 21 for Accessory Dwelling Units (unanimous)
• Approved $6,000 Granicus contract for short term rental data tracking (unanimous)
• Authorized SSD #1/Elk Meadows to proceed with Truth in Taxation process for mill levy adjustment (unanimous)
• Approved Forestry & Fire State Lands Cooperative Agreement renewal (unanimous)
• Ratified Indigent Defense, Administrative Public Defense, and CJC contracts (unanimous)
• Authorized signature on Mammoth Bridge Installation Agreement (unanimous)
• Ratified COA Grant and Contract for Council on Aging meal reimbursement (unanimous)
• Approved request for NRCS assistance for Wah Wah Valley dam feasibility report (unanimous)

County Commission

The Beaver County Commission is holding a regular public meeting on June 20, 2023, to consider several action items, including signing agreements for road improvements, easements, and grants, and to hear presentations from state agencies. The meeting also includes a kickoff for the county master plan and discussion of the Children's Justice Center budget. A closed session is scheduled for personnel, litigation, and property negotiation matters.

• Consider signing UDOT Agreement for Manderfield Road Improvements
• Consider signing ROW Easement with RMP/PacificCorp
• Consider signing RMA with Blue Core Labs
• Consider signing OHVR Grant
• Kickoff meeting for county master plan

The Commission approved the FY2024 budget for the Children’s Justice Center, including a pay increase and allowances for the Executive Director. Several road and land agreements were authorized, while a Victims Advocate MOU was tabled.

• Approved bills (unanimous)
• Authorized UDOT agreement for Manderfield Road Improvements (unanimous)
• Authorized Right-of-Way Easement with PacificCorp for deep well near fairgrounds (unanimous)
• Authorized RMA with Blue Core Labs for Pine Creek Hwy (unanimous)
• Authorized OHVR Grant application for High Desert Trail bridge (unanimous)
• Authorized VISA Insite agreement for traveler data (unanimous)
• Approved FY2024 Children’s Justice Center Budget and Director pay increase (unanimous)
• Tabled Victims Advocate MOU with Garfield County

Planning & Zoning Board

The Beaver County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 2023-06, which would establish regulations for accessory dwelling units and incorporate guest housing rules. The board will also consider preliminary plat approval for Aspen Crest Premier Phase II and final plat approval for Mineral View Estates, followed by a work meeting on A-5 districts.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2023-06: Accessory Dwelling Units & Guest Housing
• Aspen Crest Premier Phase II preliminary plat approval in a PUD District
• Mineral View Estates final plat approval in an Agricultural (A-5) District
• Work meeting on A-5 Districts

The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended that the County Commission adopt Ordinance 2023-06 regarding accessory dwelling units and guest housing. The board also approved a preliminary plat for a residential subdivision and recommended a final plat for another.

• Approved May 16, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended County Commission adopt Ordinance 2023-06 for Accessory Dwelling Units & Guest Housing (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat of Aspen Crest Premier Phase II (unanimous)
• Recommended County Commission approve Final Plat of Mineral View Estates (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for A-5 District amendments for August meeting (unanimous)

Beaver County Economic Devlopment

The Beaver County Economic Development Board is meeting to discuss and potentially act on a resolution from Milford regarding the Inland Port Authority. The agenda also includes updates on tourism, local businesses, and the Chamber of Commerce, followed by a roundtable discussion.

• Milford Resolution 2-2023 Inland Port Authority
• Tourism Office Updates: Road Trippin’ episode
• Business Updates & Chamber Update

County Commission

The Beaver County Commission is holding its regular June 6, 2023 meeting with a mix of routine approvals and substantive items. They will consider a proposal for the WahWah Valley Dam, signing a grant for Minersville Reservoir sewer upgrades, ratifying the May tax sale, and approving an indigent burial application. The meeting also includes recognizing DUP members, predator control, debate team donation requests, a victims advocate MOU with Garfield County, and surplus items for the Sheriff's Office, followed by a closed session.

• WahWah Valley Dam Proposal
• Signing Grant for Minersville Reservoir Sewer Upgrades
• Ratify May Tax Sale
• Consider Approving Indigent Burial Application
• Consider Victims Advocate MOU with Garfield County

The Commission ratified the May tax sale of six parcels and authorized an updated emergency succession plan. Other actions included approving a $700 donation for a debate team and authorizing a grant application for sewer upgrades at Minersville Reservoir.

• Approved County bills (unanimous)
• Ratified sale of six parcels in May Tax Sale (unanimous)
• Awarded $700 from Philo T Farnsworth Donation Account to Debate Team (unanimous)
• Approved indigent burial request for Jaime Cruz Saenz (unanimous)
• Authorized signature on Minersville Reservoir sewer upgrade grant application (unanimous)
• Declared Beaver County Certified Officer's weapons as surplus (unanimous)
• Authorized Emergency Succession Plan and Promulgation Statement (unanimous)

Travel Council

The Beaver County Travel Council met on June 1, 2023, to discuss tourism strategy and financial performance. The agenda included an outline of the 2023 Co-Op Grant application, the 'Stay & Play' initiative, and the broader Beaver County plan. Members also discussed event funding and reviewed monthly statistics regarding return on investment.

• Outline of Co-Op Grant application for 2023
• Discussion on Event Funding
• Review of 'Stay & Play' program
• Review of Beaver County plan
• Monthly Stats & Updates on ROI

The council decided to allocate $60,000 for events, including $10,000 specifically for new event funding. The body also discussed applying for Co-op Grants totaling $250,000, with Beaver County applying for $200,000 and Eagle Point applying for $50,000.

• Earmarked $60,000 for events budget
• Allocated $10,000 of event budget to new event funding
• Determined Beaver County will apply for $200,000 Co-op Grant
• Determined Eagle Point will apply for $50,000 Co-op Grant

County Commission

The Beaver County Commission is holding a regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including the county's General Plan and Master Transportation Plan, a road name change, ratification of new hires, and signing Ordinance 2023-05 on recorder appeal authority. They will also discuss grazing rights, bridge replacement, an interlocal agreement, FORGE update, and flood mitigation. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel, litigation, and property negotiations.

• Beaver County General Plan and Master Transportation Plan
• County Road Name Change
• Ratify Newly Hired Employees
• Ordinance 2023-05: County Recorder Appeal Authority
• Iron, Garfield, Beaver Counties Task Force Interlocal Agreement

The Commission approved a proposal for a new General Plan and Master Transportation Plan from Sunrise Engineering. Other key actions included renaming a county road, ratifying new hires, and signing an interlocal agreement for a critical incident task force.

• Approved Sunrise Engineering proposal for General Plan ($50,000) and Master Transportation Plan ($30,000) (unanimous)
• Approved changing Last Chance Bench Road to Ridge View Drive, pending conflict research (unanimous)
• Ratified new hires: Lori Beebe (Attorney's Office), Cutler Edwards (Road Department), and Zach Wright (Corrections) (unanimous)
• Approved signing the Paylocity payroll contract (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-05 establishing the County Recorder Appeal Authority (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of Iron, Garfield, Beaver Counties Task Force Interlocal Agreement to include Kane County (unanimous)
• Ratified signing of IDC Grant for Juvenile defenders funding (unanimous)
• Approved bills as presented (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Beaver County Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a conditional use permit for a gravel pit in an Agricultural District and hold a work meeting on accessory dwelling units, tiny homes, and A-5 districts. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and is otherwise a standard agenda.

• Conditional use permit for Marlene Marshall gravel pit in Sec. 13, T29S, R11W (Agricultural District A-20fm)
• Work meeting on ADUs, tiny homes, and A-5 districts
• Approval of April 18, 2023 minutes

The board approved a conditional use permit for a five-acre gravel pit in an Agricultural District. Members also moved a final draft of the Accessory Dwelling Units ordinance toward a public hearing.

• Approved April 18, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for gravel pit in Sec. 13, T29S, R11W (unanimous)
• Approved motion to bring Accessory Dwelling Units final draft to June public hearing (unanimous)

County Commission

The commission unanimously approved a Road Maintenance Agreement with Escalante Desert Resources, LLC, a stipulation of the Fervo Energy conditional use permit. They also ratified a tax deferral payment contract for Tamra Mine, declared surplus office equipment, and received reports on legislative changes, watershed planning, and the ATV Jamboree date change. The meeting included a closed session for personnel, litigation, and real estate matters.

• Approved Road Maintenance Agreement with Escalante Desert Resources, LLC (unanimous)
• Ratified Tamra Mine tax deferral payment contract (unanimous)
• Declared desk and office equipment surplus (unanimous)
• Approved previous meeting minutes with minor edits (unanimous)
• Approved county bills (unanimous)

Beaver County Economic Devlopment

The agenda for the Beaver County Economic Development meeting on April 20, 2023, could not be retrieved. The county website returned an error stating the agenda file was not found. No meeting items, decisions, or discussion topics are available from the provided source.

• Agenda PDF file not found on county website
• No meeting items available for review

The council announced the adoption of Resolution 2023-04 to support a Utah Inland Port Authority project area in Milford. Officials discussed potential mining and energy developments, including the restart of the Tamra Mine and geothermal drilling by FERVO Energy.

• Adopted Resolution 2023-04 supporting Utah Inland Port Authority project area
• Awarded $80,000 grant for county master transportation plan
• Approved three acres in Milford for housing
• Approved six homes north of the Cemetery in Beaver
• Rescheduled ATV Jamboree to July 11-14

County Commission

The Beaver County Commission will hold a public hearing to receive comments on Ordinance 2023-04, which would vacate unimproved public roadways on a portion of the Beaver Local Survey in Sections 17-20, T29S, R7W. This is the only item on the agenda.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2023-04 to vacate unimproved public roadways in Sections 17-20, T29S, R7W

County Commission

The Beaver County Commission is holding a regular public meeting with several action items, including a public hearing to adopt Ordinance 2023-04 to vacate public roadways on a portion of the Beaver Local Survey, a bid opening for Kent's Lake Road Improvement Phase 3, and a fund exchange for Highway 357 Improvements. The commission will also consider approving solar tax incentive reimbursements, signing an Inland Port Resolution, and discussing a Horizon/Tamra mine matter. Later, the commission reconvenes to consider signing the FORGE CUP. A closed session is listed for discussing an individual's character or competence, litigation strategy, and real property negotiation.

• Public Hearing to Adopt Ordinance 2023-04: Vacating Public Roadways on a portion of the Beaver Local Survey
• Bid Opening for Kent's Lake Road Improvement Phase 3
• Fund exchange for Highway 357 Improvements
• Consider Approving Solar Tax Incentive Reimbursements
• Consider signing Inland Port Resolution

The Commission adopted a resolution supporting an Inland Port project and approved a back tax payment schedule for Tamra Mining. Other actions included awarding a road improvement contract to Sunroc Corp and vacating a public roadway on the Beaver Local Survey.

• Adopted Ordinance 2023-04 to vacate public roadways on Beaver Local Survey (3-0)
• Authorized request letter for Hwy 357 Federal to State fund exchange (unanimous)
• Accepted $234,458.75 bid from Sunroc Corp for Kent’s Lake Road Improvement Phase III (unanimous)
• Approved Solar Tax Incentive Finance reimbursements (unanimous)
• Accepted new county office hours starting May 1 (consensus)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-04 supporting an Inland Port project (3-0)
• Authorized signature on back tax deferral agreement for Tamra Mining (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for FORGE (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Beaver County Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a conditional use permit (CUP) for the Energy & Geoscience Institute at the University of Utah to construct a deep, deviated production well and temporary housing at the Utah FORGE geothermal laboratory site in Section 32, T26S, R9W, within an MU 20 District. The meeting also includes a work session to discuss accessory dwelling units (ADUs), tiny homes, and A-5 districts. The agenda begins with approval of the March 21, 2023 minutes.

• CUP for deep, deviated production well and temporary housing at Utah FORGE site
• Location: Sec 32, T26S, R9W, MU 20 District
• Work meeting on ADUs, tiny homes, and A-5 districts
• Approval of March 21, 2023 minutes

The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended that the County Commission approve a Conditional Use Permit for the Utah FORGE geothermal laboratory. The board also held a work meeting to discuss draft changes to Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) rules, tiny home clusters, and A-5 District use revisions.

• Approved March 21, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended County Commission approve Conditional Use Permit for deep well and temporary housing at Utah FORGE site (unanimous)

County Commission

The Beaver County Commission is holding its regular meeting to approve bills and minutes, then take up several action items. These include a Public Defender Juvenile IDC contract, signing a Phase III bid proposal for Kent's Lake Road improvements, the treasurer's year-end collections report, and administration building office hours. The commission will also ratify a memorandum of understanding with the BLM regarding a land exchange, discuss flood mitigation, and consider Boys and Girls State applicants. A closed session is scheduled to discuss an individual's character or competence, litigation strategy, and real property negotiation.

• Approve bills and March 2023 meeting minutes
• Public Defender Juvenile IDC Contract
• Kent's Lake Road Improvement: consider signing Phase III bid proposal
• Ratify MOU between Beaver County and BLM re: Land Exchange
• Flood Mitigation Discussion

The Commission authorized a Phase III agreement for Kent’s Lake Road improvements and a land exchange MOU with the BLM. They also approved a Public Defender IDC contract and sponsorships for Boys & Girls State applicants. A six-month pilot for a four-day work week at county offices was discussed.

• Approved County Bills (unanimous)
• Authorized signature on Public Defender IDC Contract (unanimous)
• Authorized signature on Phase III USDA Forest Service and Beaver County agreement for Kent’s Lake Road (unanimous)
• Authorized signature on MOU with BLM regarding land exchange (unanimous)
• Approved $100 per applicant for Boys & Girls State sponsorships (unanimous)
• Authorized signature on 1-year Paylocity contract pending legal review (unanimous)

County Commission

The Beaver County Commission is holding a regular meeting to consider signing a state of emergency declaration in response to potential flooding. The agenda includes a discussion period before adjournment, with no other substantive items listed.

• Consider signing State of Emergency for potential flooding

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a Proclamation of Local State of Emergency due to concerns over snow pack and potential flooding. Officials provided information on sandbag locations and debris removal in the canal.

• Approved Proclamation of Local State of Emergency (Unanimous)

County Commission

The Beaver County Commission is holding a regular public meeting to consider routine administrative items, updates from county departments, and several action items. These include signing ordinances for county fairgrounds and Minersville Lake Park, accepting a BEAD Grant contract, and signing a letter of commitment for a UORG Grant. The meeting also includes a closed session for discussing individual character, litigation strategy, and real property negotiation.

• Consider signing Large Assembly Permit for Stetson Wright Invitational
• Consider signing Ordinance 2023-02 enacting Section §7-4-5 Purposes, County Fairgrounds Building
• Consider signing Ordinance No 2022-03 enacting Section §7-3-7 Purposes, Minersville Lake Park
• Consider accepting BEAD Grant contract
• Consider signing Letter of Commitment for UORG Grant

The Commission approved a $30,000 BEAD broadband planning grant and a large assembly permit for the Stetson Wright Invitational. Two ordinances regarding the County Fairgrounds and Minersville Lake Park were tabled for further review. The board also authorized a commitment letter for an Outdoor Recreation Grant for a bridge at Minersville Lake.

• Approved County Bills (unanimous)
• Authorized signature on Large Assembly Permit for Stetson Wright Invitational (unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance 2023-02 regarding County Fairgrounds Building (unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance 2023-03 regarding Minersville Lake Park (unanimous)
• Authorized signature on $30,000 BEAD Grant application for broadband planning (unanimous)
• Authorized letter of commitment for Outdoor Recreation Grant for Minersville Lake spillway bridge (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Beaver County Planning & Zoning Commission is holding a work meeting to discuss accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and tiny homes. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes from the previous meeting, followed by the work session. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of accessory dwelling units (ADUs)
• Discussion of tiny homes
• Approval of February 28, 2023 minutes

The board reviewed a draft ordinance to merge Guest House and Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) rules. Members discussed regulations for internal and external units, specifically regarding agricultural districts and short-term rentals. No final vote was taken on the ordinance draft.

• Approved February 28, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved motion to discontinue opening prayer and continue with Pledge of Allegiance (unanimous)

County Commission

The Beaver County Commission holds its regular March 7, 2023 meeting to handle routine administrative business and several action items. They will consider signing conditional use permits (CUPs) for Escalante Desert Resources LLC, FEC Development LLC, and Cyrq Thermo No. 1-BE-01, open and award chip seal bids, and consider a resolution on holiday leave. The agenda also includes approving bills and minutes, ratifying new hires, and discussing road funds and jail funding, followed by a possible closed session for personnel, litigation, or property negotiation.

• Consider signing CUP for Escalante Desert Resources LLC & FEC Development LLC
• Consider signing CUP for Cyrq Thermo No. 1-BE-01
• Open and award chip seal bids
• Consider signing Resolution 2023-01 on Holiday Leave
• Discuss B&C Road Funds and Jail Funding

The Beaver County Commission approved Conditional Use Permits for Escalante Energy and Cyrq Thermo and signed election MOUs for Beaver City, Minersville Town, and Milford City. The board also established Juneteenth as a county holiday and awarded chip seal bids. Five new county employees were ratified.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Escalante Energy (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Cyrq Thermo No 1-BE-01 (unanimous)
• Authorized 3 MOUs for municipal elections with Beaver City, Minersville Town, and Milford City (unanimous)
• Awarded oil bid to NU Rock ($679.46) and distribution bid to Renegade Oil ($205/HR) (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-01 establishing Juneteenth as a County Holiday (unanimous)
• Ratified new hires: Rebecca Greer, Joshua Hartman, Clayton Jones, Chasey Eyre, and Randie Rose (unanimous)
• Approved county bills (unanimous)
• Authorized previous meeting minutes with minor edits (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Beaver County Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting to consider two conditional use permits for geothermal projects and to hold a work meeting on accessory dwelling units and tiny homes. The board will also appoint a chair and acting chair, and approve prior meeting minutes.

• CUP for Escalante Desert Resources LLC & FEC Development LLC geothermal exploration in T26S/T27S, R9W/R10W Multiple Use District
• CUP for Thermo No. 1 BE-01, LLC geothermal production well in T30S, R12W Multiple Use District
• Work meeting on ADUs and tiny homes
• Appointment of commission chair and acting chair
• Approval of November 15, 2022 minutes

The board unanimously recommended that the County Commission approve two Conditional Use Permits for geothermal exploration and production. The board also began reviewing a draft ordinance for Accessory Dwelling Units.

• Re-elected Karianne Jarvis as chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Bryan Graham as vice-chairman (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from November 15, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended County Commission approve $158M geothermal exploration project by Escalante Desert Resources LLC & FEC Development LLC (unanimous)
• Recommended County Commission approve $6.5M-$8M geothermal production well by CYRQ Energy and Thermo No.1 BE-01, LLC (unanimous)
• Tabled Accessory Dwelling Units ordinance for board member review

County Commission

The Beaver County Commission will approve bills and review the fee schedule for county recreation sites. The board will consider signing contracts for the county fair carnival and rodeo, as well as an additional agreement related to the opioid settlement. Additionally, the commission will discuss a lease for the 5th District Court and updates on the Business Growth Center.

• Review County Recreation Sites Fee Schedule
• Consider signing County Fair Carnival Contract
• Consider signing County Fair Rodeo Contract
• Consider signing additional agreement for Opioid Settlement
• Consider signing 5th District Court Lease Agreement

The Commission approved several contracts for the County Fair and a settlement agreement regarding opioids. It also updated the fee schedule for county recreation sites and authorized a lease renewal for the 5th District Court.

• Approved County Bills (unanimous)
• Adopted recreation fee changes, including Tushar Campground increase to $20/night (unanimous)
• Accepted Fair Carnival Contract with edits (unanimous)
• Authorized signature on Fair Rodeo Contract with Broken Heart Rodeo (unanimous)
• Authorized signature on Opioid Settlement Agreement with Walmart, TEVA, Allergen, CVS & Walgreens (unanimous)
• Recommended Travis Hollingshead as board member for health and human service (unanimous)
• Authorized signature on 5th District Court lease renewal (unanimous)

Beaver County Economic Devlopment

The Beaver County Economic Development Board is meeting to discuss the Kem Gardner Institute data, receive a legislative update, and hold a roundtable discussion. The agenda is brief and contains no specific action items or decisions.

• Kem Gardner Institute Data presentation
• Legislative Update
• Roundtable discussion

The council reviewed tourism data showing a 7.77% increase and discussed legislative tracking for water and short-term rental amendments. No formal votes were recorded; the meeting consisted of reports on local business, housing projects, and grant opportunities.

• Reported TRT tax revenue increase of $11,000 over last year
• Reported 7.77% increase in tourism compared to previous year
• Beaver City approved building permit for Beans and Brew
• Beaver City granted $300,000 for South Peaks Industrial Park
• BHA reported 10 of 20 new condos leased with others pending in March

County Commission

The Commission approved an amended plat for the Pinnacle Pines Subdivision and a memorandum of understanding for deep well drilling in Minersville. They also authorized a 5-year elevator maintenance contract for the Courthouse Museum and a 24/7 sobriety program agreement for the Sheriff's Office.

• Approved County bills (unanimous)
• Authorized minutes from previous meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Pinnacle Pines Subdivision Amended Plat (unanimous)
• Authorized signature on Minersville Deep Well MOU (unanimous)
• Accepted 5-year TK Elevator maintenance contract for Courthouse Museum (unanimous)
• Authorized signature on BCSO 24/7 Sobriety Program Cooperative Agreement (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on business license ordinances
• Entered closed session to discuss personnel, litigation, and real property (unanimous)

Travel Council

The Beaver Travel Council is meeting to introduce members, propose scheduled dates for 2023, receive open and public meetings training, and discuss the 2023 year plan. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or financial items listed.

• Proposed 2023 meeting dates: Feb 3, Apr 6, Jun 1, Aug 3, Oct 5, Dec 7
• Open & Public Meetings Training
• 2023 Year Plan discussion

Beaver County Economic Devlopment

The Beaver County Economic Development Board is meeting to receive updates, including a presentation from the school district on statistics, followed by board discussion and a roundtable. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific action items or dollar amounts listed.

• Update from Shawna Eyre
• Stats update from School District presentation
• BCEDB discussion
• Roundtable

The board held a roundtable discussion regarding housing shortages, the need for skilled trade and corporate recruitment, and the progress of the inland port in Milford. No formal votes were recorded, though the board received updates on local business construction and available employment training funds.

• Discussed potential public/private ventures for new family housing
• Reviewed 2021 demographics showing 2,908 housing units and 2,126 households in the county
• Noted that Economic Development Board guidelines are being finalized by the County Attorney
• Reported that Blue Core labs paid property taxes and is moving forward with a water packaging facility
• Confirmed a job fair is scheduled for Feb 15th at the Fairgrounds

County Commission

The Beaver County Commission is holding a regular public meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a 2022 tourism update, the Children's Justice Center, and county business licenses. The agenda also includes routine approval of bills and possible closed-session discussions on legal and personnel matters.

• 2022 Tourism Update
• Children's Justice Center
• County Business Licenses
• Approve Bills
• Closed session for litigation, real property negotiation, and individual character/professional competence

The Commission unanimously approved county bills. Other items, including a proposed business license ordinance, were discussed but not voted upon.

• Approved County Bills (unanimous)
• Tabled Business License Ordinance 2023-02 for future adoption after language amendments

County Commission

The Beaver County Commission will hold a public hearing to receive comments on Ordinance 2023-01, which would vacate the Beaver Valley Estates Subdivision. The hearing is scheduled for January 3, 2023, at 1:00 PM at the Beaver County Administration Building.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2023-01 to vacate Beaver Valley Estates Subdivision
• Hearing at Beaver County Administration Building, 105 East Center St., Beaver, UT

County Commission

The Beaver County Commission will hold a public hearing to receive comments on Ordinance 2023-02, which would add Chapter 3.1 on business licensing. The hearing is scheduled for January 3, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Beaver County Administration Building. Details are available at the County Clerk's office.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2023-02, adding Chapter 3.1 Business Licensing
• Hearing at Beaver County Administration Building, 105 East Center St., Beaver, Utah
• Contact Kyle Blackner at 435-435-6483 or kblackner@beaver.utah.gov for questions

The Commission appointed Wade Hollingshead as Chair and approved the vacation of the Beaver Valley Estates Subdivision. A proposed ordinance regarding general business licensing was tabled following a public hearing. The board also authorized agreements with the USU Extension Office and the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.

• Appointed Wade Hollingshead as Commission Chair for 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved County bills (unanimous)
• Authorized previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance 2023-02 regarding General Licensing (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-01 to vacate Beaver Valley Estates Subdivision, subject to road access revisions (unanimous)
• Authorized signature on cooperative agreement with USU Extension Office (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Commission meeting dates and times (unanimous)
• Authorized signature on MOA for Utah Prairie Dog Conservation Strategy (unanimous)

County Commission

The Beaver County Commission is holding a regular meeting with public hearings on two ordinances: one amending general licensing regulations and one vacating the Beaver Valley Estates Subdivision. The board will also consider a cooperative agreement with USU Extension, a Utah Prairie Dog Conservation Strategy, and approve bills and minutes. A closed session is scheduled for personnel, litigation, and property negotiation matters.

• Public hearing for Ordinance 2023-02, amending Chapter 3.1 General Licensing
• Public hearing for Ordinance 2023-01, vacating Beaver Valley Estates Subdivision (aka Mountain Valley Estates Subdivision)
• Consider signing cooperative agreement with USU Extension Office
• Consider signing Utah Prairie Dog Conservation Strategy
• Approve bills and December 2022 minutes