Beaver public meetings in 2024

County Commission

The Beaver County Commission held regular meetings throughout 2024, approving the 2025 operating budget, salary schedule, and various contracts. Key actions included awarding the Milford Road Shed construction bid to Florence General Contracting for $779,326.05, approving a tax incentive agreement for the Escalante BESS solar projects, and adopting a new county pay plan. The commission also approved several conditional use permits for geothermal and battery storage projects, and handled routine items like new hires, surplus declarations, and budget amendments.

• Adopted 2025 Operating Budget (Resolution 2024-18)
• Approved 2025 Salary Schedule (Resolution 2024-17)
• Awarded Milford Road Shed bid to Florence General Contracting for $779,326.05
• Approved Escalante BESS I, II & III tax increment participation agreements (70% TIF for 7 years)
• Adopted new county pay plan
• Approved CUP for FERVO geothermal expansion (23 pads)
• Approved sale of property to RW Partners for $388,800
• Approved sale of Kent's Lake water shares for $71,820

County Commission

The Beaver County Commission will hold a regular meeting on December 17, 2024, to discuss and act on several items including approving bills, ratifying board members, and adopting the 2025 budget. Three public hearings are scheduled to amend the 2024 operating budget, set 2025 salaries, and adopt the 2025 budget. Other business includes a general plan update, a GIS app presentation, and appointing Fire District #2 board members.

• Approve bills
• Ratify Planning and Zoning Board Members
• General Plan Update & Water Element Addition
• Ratify Signature Carnival Midway Attractions Agreement
• Public hearings for 2024 budget amendment, 2025 salaries, and 2025 budget adoption

The commission unanimously approved the 2025 operating budget (Resolution 2024-18) and the 2025 salary schedule (Resolution 2024-17), along with an amendment to the 2024 budget (Resolution 2024-16). They also authorized a $20,000 water study grant payment to Sunrise Engineering, reappointed two Planning & Zoning Board members, and approved several agreements including the Carnival Midway Attractions and Scout Cabin Facility Use agreements.

• Approved Resolution 2024-18 adopting the 2025 Operating Budget (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-17 for the 2025 Salary Schedule (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-16 to amend the 2024 Operating Budget (unanimous)
• Authorized $20,000 payment to Sunrise Engineering for a water study (unanimous)
• Reappointed Kandi Kesler and Kade Blackner to Planning & Zoning Board for 3-year terms (unanimous)
• Approved the 2025 Participation Commitment Statement for the Fire Warden (unanimous)
• Authorized signature on Carnival Midway Attractions Agreement (unanimous)
• Appointed Michael Yardley, Brady Carter, and Kiley Maycock to Fire District #2 Board (unanimous)

County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to review budgets for the Commission, Treasurer, Extension Office, and IT. The body will also consider a rezonement application and a Conditional Use Permit (CUP).

• Review of Commission, Treasurer, Extension Office, and IT budgets
• Consideration of a Rezonement Application
• Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
• Ratification of signature work agreement with Rocky Mountain Power
• Ratification of signature agreements with UDOT and Forest Service

Planning & Zoning Board

The Beaver County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on November 19, 2024, to hear comments on the Beaver County General Plan and a proposed zoning change. Ordinance 2024-09 would rezone a 13.38-acre parcel from Multiple Use 20 (MU-20) to General Industrial (I-G). The hearing is at 6:30 PM at the County Administration Building.

• Public hearing on the Beaver County General Plan
• Proposed Ordinance 2024-09: rezoning 13.38 acres from MU-20 to I-G
• Parcel location described by metes and bounds in T28S, R11W, SLBM

Planning & Zoning Board

The Beaver County Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a conditional use permit for Intermountain Renewable Power, LLC to develop a geothermal wellfield and electric generation plant. A public hearing is scheduled on Ordinance 2024-09 to rezone a section from MU-20 to I-G and update the General Plan. The commission will also hold a work meeting to discuss the General Plan draft, ordinance updates, and zoning district tiers.

• CUP for Intermountain Renewable Power, LLC to develop geothermal wellfield and electric generation plant in T30S, R12W, MU-20 District
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2024-09: rezone portion of S1, T28S, R11W from MU-20 to I-G
• Updating Beaver County General Plan
• Work meeting: General Plan draft, ordinance updates, MU/AG District tiers, Recreational Zone

County Commission

The Beaver County Commission will meet to canvass the recent election results, review a proposed pay plan, and ratify new employees. The bulk of the meeting consists of budget presentations for multiple departments, including the Sheriff's Office, Justice Courts, Roads, and others. A closed session is scheduled for personnel, litigation, and property negotiations.

• Election Canvass
• Pay Plan Presentation
• Ratify New Employees
• Justice Courts Budget
• Sheriff's Office Budget (including Corrections, Animal Control, Emergency Management, Victim Advocate, Search and Rescue)

County Commission

The Beaver County Commission will meet to approve bills, minutes, and an audit, and consider several action items including lease ratifications, a resolution for the Utah Counties Indemnity Pool, a UIPA Project Area Amendment, consent for BESS financing, renegotiation of a contract, a road adjustment, and a fundraiser idea. Two closed sessions are scheduled for personnel and legal matters.

• Resolution No. 2024-13: Utah Counties Indemnity Pool Meeting
• Ratify CJC Lease Agreement in Panguitch and Milford Laundromat Lease Agreement
• Assignment Consent for Financing BESS I, II, & III
• UIPA Project Area Amendment
• Renegotiation of Destination IQ contract for services

Beaver County Redevelopment Agency

The Beaver County Redevelopment Agency will meet to ratify three resolutions authorizing Tax Increment Participation Agreements with Escalante BESS I, II, and III, LLC. These agreements involve tax increment financing for energy storage projects. The meeting is procedural in nature and includes any other business properly brought before the agency.

• Ratification of resolution authorizing Tax Increment Participation Agreement with Escalante BESS I, LLC
• Ratification of resolution authorizing Tax Increment Participation Agreement with Escalante BESS II, LLC
• Ratification of resolution authorizing Tax Increment Participation Agreement with Escalante BESS III, LLC

Planning & Zoning Board

The Beaver County Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a preliminary plat approval for Tushar Mountain Estates, a PUD located in Sections 36 and 1. The commission will also hold a work meeting to discuss updates to the ordinance, including the MU District, AG District tiers, Recreational Zone, and definitions. The meeting begins with approval of the September 17, 2024 minutes.

• Tushar Mountain Estates preliminary plat approval in Sec. 36, T28S, R5W and Sec. 1, T29S, R5W as a PUD
• Work meeting on MU District ordinance updates
• Work meeting on AG District Tier 1/Tier 2 updates
• Work meeting on Recreational Zone updates
• Work meeting on definitions updates

County Commission

The Beaver County Commission will consider ratifying tax increment participation agreements with Escalante BESS I, II, and III LLC, accept a purchase proposal for Kents Lake water shares, and discuss an agriculture protection area application for Morgan Carter Farms. The board will also handle a property tax refund request, ratify a road shed project agreement, and convene as the Board of Equalization to review tax roll changes. A closed session is planned for personnel, litigation strategy, and real property negotiation.

• Ratification of three tax increment participation agreements with Escalante BESS I, II, and III LLC
• Consider Agriculture Protection Area application for Morgan Carter Farms and James C. Carter
• Accept purchase proposal of Kents Lake water shares
• Property tax refund request
• Ratify signature of Road Shed Project Agreement

The Beaver County Commission approved several items, including a $71,820 purchase of Kent's Lake water shares, a $1,700 donation to the Festival of Trees, and a property tax refund of $594.74. The commission also ratified a road shed contract and approved a Forest Service MOU. As the RDA Board, it authorized tax increment agreements with Escalante BESS I, II, and III LLC, with Commissioner Pearson abstaining due to a conflict.

• Approved $71,820 purchase of 143.64 Kent's Lake water shares (unanimous)
• Approved $1,700 donation to Festival of Trees (unanimous)
• Approved $594.74 property tax refund split between David Penney and Tina Robinson (unanimous)
• Ratified road shed contract with Florence General Contracting (unanimous)
• Approved Forest Service MOU for Beaver Canyon recreation area (unanimous)
• Authorized RDA tax increment agreements with Escalante BESS I, II, III (unanimous, Pearson abstained)

County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding the sale of real property and water shares. The meeting includes votes on zoning changes, road bids, and tax increment agreements for Escalante BESS projects.

• Public hearings on the sale of Real Property and Water Shares
• Ordinance 2024-06: Proposed rezonement of MU-20 to RE-5 in S35, T29S, R8W
• Ratification of the Milford Road Shed Bid
• Tax Increment Participation Agreements with Escalante BESS I, II, and III, LLC
• Discussion of Opioid Settlement Agreement with Target

Planning & Zoning Board

The Beaver County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on September 17, 2024, to hear comments on two proposed ordinances. Ordinance 2024-06 would rezone a described parcel from Multiple Use 20 (MU-20) to Residential Estates 5 (RE-5). Ordinance 2024-07 proposes multiple changes to county code sections, including definitions, modifying regulations, and adding conditional uses for data centers.

• Proposed Ordinance 2024-06: rezone S1/2 SW1/4 S35 T29S R8W SLBM and adjacent area from MU-20 to RE-5 to match surrounding parcels
• Proposed Ordinance 2024-07: code changes to sections 9-1-6 (definitions), 9-5A-6, 9-5B-6, 9-6A-5/6, 9-6B-5/6/7, 9-7-3 (conditional uses: data center), 9-8-1 (MG acronym changed to IG), 9-8-3 (auto salvage yard), 9-17-13 through 9-17-17 (conditional uses), and 9-21-6 (development standards)
• Public hearing scheduled for 6:30pm at Beaver County Administration Building, 105 East Center St.

The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended the County Commission approve a zone change for part of the Greenville Bean Farm from MU-20 to RE-5, aligning with adjacent parcels. It also recommended approval of proposed county code changes and an Agricultural Protection Area application. A conditional use permit for yurt structures near Puffer Lake was approved.

• Recommended zone change from MU-20 to RE-5 for Greenville Bean Farm (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Ordinance 2024-07 county code changes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Agricultural Protection Area for James Carter's parcels (5-1, Malchus opposed)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for 1-2 off-grid yurts for JEQ QOZB Investments LLC (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Board

The commission will hold public hearings regarding a specific rezonement and proposed changes to the county code. The board will also review an agriculture protection application and a conditional use permit for yurt structures.

• Ordinance 2024-06: Proposed Rezonement MU-20 to RE-5 in a portion of S35, T29S, R8W
• Ordinance 2024-07: Proposed County Code Changes
• Agriculture Protection Area Application for Morgan Carter Farms & James C. Carter
• Conditional Use Permit for JEQ QOZB Investments LLC for off-grid yurt structures in S26, T28S, R5W

County Commission

The Beaver County Commission will consider Resolution 2024-07 supporting Utah's legal action against the United States in Supreme Court docket #220160. Other items include approval of bills, an updated contract for a therapist, new contracting for forensic interviewers via Garfield County Center, and a video board for Beaver High School. The commission will also convene as the RDA board to review a consult agreement for Escalante Solar and a participation agreement for Clear Way. A closed session is scheduled for personnel, litigation strategy, and real property negotiation.

• Resolution 2024-07 supporting Utah vs United States Supreme Court action
• Updated contract FY25 Therapist
• Newly contracting forensic interviewers – Garfield County Center
• Beaver High School Video Board
• RDA: Review consult agreement for Escalante Solar and participation agreement for Clear Way

County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to approve bills, minutes, and specific land use applications. The session includes a report from Congresswoman Maloy and a closed session regarding land acquisition.

• RMA Amendment for CUP Cape Geothermal Power Project
• Final Plat Approval for Mineral View Estates
• Approval of liens from Elk Meadows Service District
• Circuit Breaker Applications
• Closed session for land acquisition

The commission unanimously approved all Circuit Breaker and discretionary property tax abatement applications, Elk Meadows Service District assessment liens for the November tax notice, an amended Road Maintenance Agreement for Cape Geothermal Power Plant, and the final plat for Mineral View Estates subdivision. They also discussed the Children's Justice Center renovation and fairground ADA accessibility, then entered closed session for personnel and legal matters.

• Approved county bills (unanimous)
• Approved previous meeting minutes with minor edits (unanimous)
• Approved all Circuit Breaker and discretionary tax abatement applications (unanimous)
• Approved Elk Meadows Service District assessment liens for November 2024 tax notice (unanimous)
• Authorized signature on amended Road Maintenance Agreement for Cape Geothermal Power Plant (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Mineral View Estates subdivision (unanimous)
• Entered closed session for personnel, litigation, and real property negotiation (unanimous)

County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to approve bills and discuss several service agreements. The session includes reviews of employment and grant items. Two closed sessions are scheduled for real property negotiations.

• LRB Consulting Agreement for Escalante Solar RDA
• Road Maintenance Agreement with TransWest
• UOT Co-op Grant
• GIS Department employment
• Historical Ag display at Historic Courthouse Museum

Planning & Zoning Board

The Beaver County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit (CUP) to amend a 2010 permit affecting multiple sections in a Multiple Use (MU-20) district. The commission will also hold a work meeting to discuss various zoning updates, including changes to MU to M-G, salvage yard regulations, and definitions, as well as data center and glamping ordinances. Action may be taken on the CUP.

• CUP amendment for MWC I, MWC II, MGL (amending 2010-06) in T26-27S, R10-11W, MU-20 district
• Work meeting topics: ordinance updates, zoning updates (MU to M-G, salvage yard, MU/AG, cemeteries, MU to RE-5)
• Discussion of data center/data mining regulations
• Discussion of glamping/nightly rental/tiny home overlay map
• Updates to definitions and general plan

County Commission

The Beaver County Commission will hold a regular meeting on August 6, 2024, at 9:00 AM. They will conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution for budget amendments. Other items include approving bills and minutes, a motor vehicle request, IDC grant agreements, declaring a county dump truck surplus, funding for 4H and FFA, a contract with the CJC and State of Utah, ratifying new hires, and a closed session for real property negotiation. A ribbon cutting at Puffer Lake is scheduled for 1:00 PM.

• Public Hearing & Resolution for Budget Amendments
• IDC Grant Agreements
• Motor Vehicle Request
• County Dump Truck Surplus
• 4H & FFA Request for Funding & Approval of Service Project

County Commission

The Beaver County Commission holds a regular meeting to consider several new business items, including approving bills, signing a fourth amendment to an assignment order, ratifying two grants, and discussing a resolution to amend the Mineral Mountains Project Area. The board will also consider signing an AlphaMap contract and a Beaver Deep Well Corrective Easement. A closed session is scheduled to discuss personnel, litigation, and real property negotiation.

• Sign Fourth Amendment to Assignment Order
• Ratify Noxious Weed Grant and Social Services Block Grant
• Consider Resolution 2024-04 amending Mineral Mtns Project Area
• Sign AlphaMap contract
• Beaver Deep Well Corrective Easement

County Commission

The Beaver County Commissioners will meet to consider a conditional use permit with FERVO Geothermal and an election canvass. The board will also discuss programming options for the BCSO and maintenance department options.

• Conditional Use Permit with FERVO Geothermal
• Election Canvass
• Approval of new SSD#3 Milford Hospital Board Member
• Resolution for URS alternate contribution
• Programming options for BCSO

Trust Lands Administration Administration

The Trust Lands Administration Board of Trustees will review several proposed energy, gas, and geothermal leases across Utah. The board will also consider a proposal to repeal multiple existing board policies. Additionally, the meeting includes reports on mineral development in the Beaver County area.

• Proposed Bitter Creek Rd. Oil, Gas, and Hydrocarbons Lease (640 +/- acres)
• Proposed Cove Fort Geothermal Lease (636.81 +/- acres)
• Proposed East Henry Mountains Metalliferous Minerals Lease (1,289 acres)
• Proposal to repeal several Board Policies regarding stewardship and grazing
• Appointment of Louis Cononelos to the Land Trusts Protection & Advocacy Committee

County Commission

The Beaver County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding an Agricultural Protection Zone. The commission will also consider signing grants for outdoor recreation and OHV land acquisition. Additionally, the board will discuss options for the Beaver Old Hospital.

• Public Hearing for an Agricultural Protection Zone
• Consideration of Outdoor Recreation Initiative Grant
• Consideration of Year-Round OHV Land Acquisition Grant
• Discussion regarding Beaver Old Hospital options

Council of Governments (COG)

The meeting includes a discussion on housing and an item regarding swimming pool allotment. The Council will also receive updates from various local towns, school districts, and special service districts.

• Housing discussion
• Swimming pool allotment
• Updates from Minersville Town, Milford City, and Beaver City
• Updates from Beaver County School District and Sheriff’s Office
• Updates from various Special Service Districts

Planning & Zoning Board

The Commission will consider conditional use permits for a geothermal power project and a mining company amendment. A work meeting is also scheduled to discuss ordinance updates regarding glamping, tiny homes, and land-use definitions.

• Cape Geothermal Power Project conditional use permit involving wells and power plants
• Milford Mining Company Utah LLC permit amendment
• Ordinance updates for Glamping/Nightly Rental/Tiny Home Overlay Map
• Definition updates for Cemetery, Salvage Yard, and Data Center/Data Mining

County Commission

The Beaver County Commissioners will meet to discuss several land and administrative items. This includes reviewing a grant award for the potential purchase of Puffer Lake and discussing options for the Beaver Old Hospital. The board will also consider an amended RMA with FORGE and a request to vacate a right-of-way in Adamsville.

• Grant award for possible purchase of Puffer Lake
• Amended RMA with FORGE
• MOU between Forest Service and Beaver County for National Old Growth Amendment
• Options for the Beaver Old Hospital
• Request for vacating ROW in Adamsville

Travel Council

The Travel Council will host a listening session regarding Ramblers History, TRT, and public comments. The meeting also includes reviewing a Co-Op application for Eagle Point Ski Resort and introducing new board members.

• Co-Op application for Eagle Point Ski Resort
• Ramblers History, TRT & Listening Session
• Introduction of new board members
• Oct 7 meeting regarding Mini Event Grant applications

County Commission

The Beaver County Commission will hold a regular meeting on May 21, 2024, to consider signing and ratifying ordinances related to an Agricultural Protection Zone, approve bills, and discuss a donation request for a high school speech and debate tournament. The agenda also includes updates on the Ramblers, Milford Administrative Office/Justice Court reorganization, and the Minersville Reservoir septic system project. A closed session is scheduled to discuss personnel, litigation, and real property negotiation.

• Consider signing Resolution 2024-03 on Military Leave
• Approve bills
• Consider donation request for BHS Speech and Debate National Tournament
• Consider signing Ordinance 2024-03 and ratify Ordinance 2024-02 (Agricultural Protection Zone)
• Milford Administrative Office/Justice Court reorganization

Planning & Zoning Board

The Beaver County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public meeting to consider an Agriculture Protection Area application, two conditional use permits (CUP), and discuss ordinance updates. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and a work session on several land-use topics.

• Agriculture Protection Area Application - John & Debbie Smith
• CUP - Jalen Jones: Processing Facility in Sec.9, T28S, R10W (A-20 District)
• CUP - Milford Mining Company Utah LLC: Amending 2005-06
• Ordinance updates: Conditional Uses, Glamping/Nightly Rental/Tiny Home Overlay Map, Private/Public Cemetery, Salvage Yard

Beaver County Economic Devlopment

The Beaver County Economic Development Board is meeting to discuss tourism in Beaver County. The agenda includes a welcome and a roundtable discussion on tourism, with no formal action items listed.

• Tourism dialogue and roundtable discussion

County Commission

The Beaver County Commission is holding its regular public meeting with routine approvals, a financial update, and a public hearing on creating agriculture protection areas. The board will also consider a 2025 grant application for public defenders and a resolution proclaiming Building Safety Month. A closed session is scheduled for personnel, litigation, and property negotiation matters.

• Approve bills and April minutes
• Resolution proclaiming May as Building Safety Month
• 2025 IDC Grant Funding Application for Public Defenders
• TC750 Tax Report
• Public hearing on creation of agriculture protection areas

County Commission

The Beaver County Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss and act on a range of items, including approving bills, a FERVO Energy update, donation requests, a building inspector service agreement, and a Minersville Town swimming pool allotment. They will also consider solar tax incentive reimbursements, a demolition derby proposal, a Children's Justice Center remodel and counseling contracts, and ratify new county hires. The meeting includes a closed session for real property negotiation.

• Consider Solar Tax Incentive Reimbursement
• Minersville Town Swimming Pool Allotment
• Building Inspector Service Agreement
• Children's Justice Center Building Remodel
• Ratify New County Hires

Beaver County Economic Devlopment

The Beaver County Economic Development Board is meeting to receive office updates, including responses to a request for information (RFI) and housing meetings. A presentation from the '24 in 24' initiative is scheduled, followed by a roundtable discussion. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• RFI answers update
• Housing meetings update
• Presentation from 24 in 24
• Roundtable discussion

Ag Protection Area Advisory Board

The Beaver County Ag Protection Area Advisory Board will meet on April 17, 2024, to consider an agricultural protection proposal. The meeting will be held at the Beaver County Administration Building.

• Agricultural Protection Proposal

Planning & Zoning Board

The Beaver County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, review an Agriculture Protection Area application from Roberts Dairy, Farms & Legacy, and conduct a work meeting on training, ordinance updates, conditional uses, and definitions. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.

• Approval of March 19, 2024 minutes
• Agriculture Protection Area Application - Roberts Dairy, Farms & Legacy
• Work meeting on ordinance updates, including 9-17-2: Conditional Uses and definitions

Travel Council

The Beaver County Travel Council is meeting to introduce board members, discuss upcoming 2024 meeting dates and topics, consider changes to board membership and a new chairperson, and review the 2024 year plan. The agenda is largely organizational and planning-focused, with no specific funding decisions or project approvals listed.

• Upcoming 2024 meeting dates: June 3 (spring events update & UOT finalization), Oct 7 (funding mini event grant applications), Dec 2 (Christmas & year end)
• Utah Tourism Conference scheduled Sept 24-27, 2024 in Layton, Utah
• Discussion of changes to board members and new chairperson
• 2024 year plan discussion

County Commission

The Beaver County Commission will hold its regular meeting to approve bills, ratify a UDOT agreement for paving part of the Pass Road, and ratify selections to the Ag Protection Area Advisory Board. They will also consider a land stipulation for Wannacott, surplusing a John Deere lawn tractor, and hold a closed session for personnel, litigation, and real property matters.

• Ratify UDOT Agreement for Paving a portion of the Pass Road
• Ratify selections to the Ag Protection Area Advisory Board
• Wannacott Land Stipulation
• Consider Surplusing John Deere Lawn Tractor
• Closed session for individual character/professional competence, litigation strategy, real property negotiation

Beaver County Economic Devlopment

The Beaver County Economic Development Board is meeting to discuss office updates, including Utah Alliance Platinum Sponsorship for quarterly meetings, a community profile spotlight, and a financial literacy workshop. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or proposals listed.

• Utah Alliance Platinum Sponsorship: quarterly meetings in Lehi (April 10-11), Garfield County (July 10-11), and Ogden (October 9-10), each with 2 attendees
• Community Profile Spotlight video link provided
• Financial Literacy Workshop on March 29 at noon and 6 PM at County Commission Chambers, RSVP appreciated for food counts

County Commission

The Beaver County Commission is holding its regular meeting to approve bills, open bids for the Road Department, and receive quotes for a road shed. They will hear updates from Lincoln Schurtz, discuss FORGE upcoming projects, consider an indigent burial request, and canvass the election. Old business includes a website privacy policy, meeting amendments, and courthouse clock maintenance, followed by a closed session for personnel, litigation, and property negotiation.

• Approve Bills
• Open Bid for Road Dept.
• Road Shed Quotes
• Indigent Burial request
• Election Canvass

Planning & Zoning Board

The Beaver County Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting to approve prior minutes, receive training, and hold a work meeting focused on ordinance updates, including development standards and in-house lot line adjustments. No final decisions are scheduled; the agenda is primarily a discussion and training session.

• Approval of February 29, 2024 minutes
• Training session at 6:35 p.m.
• Ordinance update discussion: Section 9-21-6 Development Standards Generally
• Discussion on modifying and qualifying regulations
• In-house lot line adjustment definitions

County Commission

The Beaver County Commission is holding its regular public meeting to consider several action items, including signing Ordinance 2024-01 amending meetings, a School Resource Officer (SRO) agreement, a conditional use permit (CUP) for storage units near Pinnacle Pines subdivision, and a large assembly permit for Crusher in the Tushar. The board will also approve bills and minutes, discuss yearly clock maintenance and a winding agreement, and address old business such as a weed spraying ordinance and snowmobile surplus. A closed session is scheduled for discussions on individual character, litigation strategy, and real property negotiation.

• Consider signing Ordinance 2024-01 amending meetings
• Consider signing SRO Agreement
• Consider signing CUP for storage units near Pinnacle Pines subdivision
• Large Assembly Permit/Crusher in the Tushar
• PILT Payment

Planning & Zoning Board

The Beaver County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public meeting to consider an Agriculture Protection Area application from Yardley Brothers and a conditional use permit (CUP) for Phillip Emerson to build 101 mini-storage units on Lot 1 of Pinnacle Pines Subdivision. The board will also hold a work meeting to discuss ordinance updates, including modifying and qualifying regulations, in-house lot line adjustments, and definitions. The meeting includes approval of the January 16, 2024 minutes.

• Agriculture Protection Area Application - Yardley Brothers
• CUP for Phillip Emerson: 101 mini-storage units on Lot 1, Pinnacle Pines Subdivision, Sec. 2, T29S, R5W, in PUD District
• Work meeting: ordinance updates on modifying and qualifying regulations
• Work meeting: in-house lot line adjustment procedures
• Work meeting: definitions update

Planning & Zoning Board

The Beaver County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public meeting to consider an Agriculture Protection Area application, a conditional use permit for a 101-unit mini-storage facility, and final plat approval for a subdivision phase. The board will also hold a work meeting on ordinance updates, including modifying qualifying regulations, in-house lot line adjustments, and definitions.

• Agriculture Protection Area Application - Yardley Brothers
• CUP for Phillip Emerson to construct 101 mini-storage units on Lot 1, Pinnacle Pines Subdivision Sec. 2, T29S, R5W (PUD District)
• Final Plat Approval for Beaver Mountain Paradise Estates Phase 3, Sec. 2, T30S, R5W (FR District)
• Work meeting on ordinance updates: modifying & qualifying regulations, in-house lot line adjustment, definitions

County Commission

The Beaver County Commission is holding its regular public meeting to consider routine administrative items and several specific actions. Key items include approving bills, announcing the bid award for the Hwy 357 (Manderfield Rd) project, and considering an indigent burial request. The meeting also includes updates on the county road plan and discussions with Rocky Mountain Power about the Minersville Deep Well project, plus surplus property declarations.

• Approve Bills
• 2024 County Road Department Plan Update
• Hwy 357 (Manderfield Rd) Bid Award Announcement
• Consider Approving Indigent Burial Request
• Minersville Deep Well project with Rocky Mountain Power

Beaver County Economic Devlopment

The Beaver County Economic Development Board is meeting to discuss tourism updates and board items, including an interlocal menu. The agenda is brief and contains no specific proposals or decisions.

• Tourism update
• Interlocal menu discussion

County Commission

The Beaver County Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider several conditional use permits, including three for battery energy storage systems by Escalante BESS I, II, and III, and one for geothermal circulation testing by the University of Utah. They will also discuss the 2024 county fee schedule, approve bills and minutes, and consider various agreements and contracts. The agenda includes closed sessions for personnel and land acquisition discussions.

• CUP for Escalante BESS I, II, III: battery energy storage systems in Sec. 6, T27S, R10W, MU-20 District
• CUP for Energy & Geoscience Institute (University of Utah): stimulation of injection and production wells for circulation testing
• 2024 County Fee Schedule
• Bid award for Minersville Reservoir sewer project
• Large assembly permits for 2024 NICA races

Beaver County Economic Devlopment

The Beaver County Economic Development Board is meeting to discuss an additional $100,000 allocation for 2023 Beautification Grant Awardees. The meeting also includes updates on the economic dashboard and an announcement regarding Unitech Manufacturing.

• $100,000 additional allocation to 2023 Beautification Grant Awardees
• Status update on Economic Dashboard
• Unitech Manufacturing announcement

County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to consider several appointments and contract signings. The agenda includes discussions regarding waste management, fire district boards, and land acquisition in a closed session.

• Appointing Shadrach Bradshaw as Milford Justice Court Judge
• Consider signing USU Ext Office Cooperative Agreement
• Consider signing yearly Indian Peaks RMA with Wildlife Management
• Consider signing Monsido website ADA compliance yearly contract
• Consider approving members for SSD#5 Waste Management Board and SSD#1 Beaver Fire District Board

Planning & Zoning Board

The Beaver County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public meeting to consider four conditional use permits (CUPs): one for a University of Utah geothermal injection/production well testing project at the FORGE site, and three for battery energy storage systems by Escalante BESS I, II, and III LLCs. The board will also hold a work meeting to discuss modifying and qualifying regulations and definitions. The meeting includes routine items like approving previous minutes and appointing a chair.

• CUP for Energy & Geoscience Institute (University of Utah) for injection/production well circulation testing at FORGE site, Sec 32, T26S, R9W, MU-20 district
• CUP for Escalante BESS I, LLC for battery energy storage system, Sec 6, T27S, R10W, MU-20 district
• CUP for Escalante BESS II, LLC for battery energy storage system, Sec 6, T27S, R10W, MU-20 district
• CUP for Escalante BESS III, LLC for battery energy storage system, Sec 6, T27S, R10W, MU-20 district
• Work meeting on modifying and qualifying regulations and definitions

County Commission

The Beaver County Commission is holding its regular meeting to approve bills and minutes, ratify new hires, consider contracts for language services and a county website, and set 2024 meeting dates. A closed session is scheduled to discuss litigation strategy and other confidential matters.

• Ratify new hires: Gabe Nagy (Road Dept.), Colt Gilles (Road Dept./Weeds), Dylann Creth (Attorney)
• Consider signing CJC Language Services Contract
• Consider signing Civic Plus County Website Agreement
• Approve bills and December minutes
• Closed session for reasonably imminent litigation