Beaver public meetings in 2025
62 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
County Commission
The Beaver County Commission approved the State contract amendment for the Children’s Justice Center and accepted a $99,306 bid for its building improvements. It also accepted the $4,760 State PILT payment, authorized surplus vehicle declarations, and approved a $1,200 indigent burial payment. All motions passed unanimously.
- Approved State contract amendment for Children’s Justice Center (unanimous)
- Accepted Greg Hunt Contractor bid of $99,306 for CJC building improvements (unanimous)
- Accepted State PILT payment of $4,760 (unanimous)
- Declared 2020 Ford F‑150 truck surplus (unanimous)
- Declared 2014 Dodge Durango, 2020 Dodge Ram 1500, 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe, 1995 Cat Track Loader surplus (unanimous)
- Authorized $1,200 payment to Southern Utah Mortuary for indigent burial (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2025-02 opposing presidential abuse of the 1906 Antiquities Act (unanimous)
- Appointed Jack McMullin and Kade Blackner to Special Service District #5 board (unanimous)
County Commission
The Beaver County Economic Development Board will meet on Dec 18, 2025 at the Beaver City Office Building. The agenda includes approving November minutes and discussing a strategy plan outline, major community challenges, resources for local businesses, a website update, housing challenges, and economic updates/opportunities. No contracts, rezoning, or ordinance actions are listed.
- Approve November minutes
- Strategy Plan Outline (CEDS)
- Major Community Challenges
- Housing Challenges
- Economic Updates/Opportunities
County Commission
The Beaver County Commission will meet on December 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM in the Beaver County Administration Building. The agenda includes a public hearing to consider and adopt the 2026 operating budget and a separate hearing on proposed 2026 salaries for county officers. Other items are a 401K match resolution, appointment to the Beaver County Fire Services District, approval of a DNR conservation easement, final approval of the Tushar plat map, and award of a crushing contract. The meeting will conclude with the budget and salary hearings before adjourning.
- Public hearing to adopt 2026 operating budget (Resolution No. 2025-23)
- Public hearing on 2026 proposed salaries for county officers (Resolution No. 2025-21)
- 401K Match Resolution No. 2025-20
- Appointment of Member at Large of BFSSD #1 (Resolution No. 2025-22)
- Crushing Bid Award
The Beaver County Commission approved the 2026 operating budget and the proposed 2026 salaries for county officers, both by unanimous vote. It also authorized a 2% match to employee 401(k) contributions, appointed members to Fire Special Service District #1, and approved the final plat map for the Tushar Mountain Estate Subdivision. The crushing contract for road base material was awarded to Rollins Construction for $209,400, and the DNR conservation easement item was tabled until January.
- Approved County Bills (unanimous)
- Authorized 2% employee 401(k) match (unanimous)
- Appointed members of Beaver Fire Special Service District #1 (unanimous)
- Tabled DNR conservation easement review until January (unanimous)
- Approved Tushar Mountain Estate Subdivision plat map (unanimous)
- Awarded crushing bid to Rollins Construction for $209,400 (unanimous)
- Adopted 2026 operating budget (unanimous)
- Adopted 2026 proposed salaries for county officers (unanimous)
County Commission
The Beaver County Commission will hold two public hearings on December 16, 2025. The hearings will consider the county’s proposed employee salaries for 2026. They will also review the draft operating budget for fiscal year 2026. Written comments may be submitted in advance to the County Clerk’s Office.
- Proposed employee salaries for 2026
- Proposed operating budget for fiscal year 2026
The commission held a public hearing on the 2026 Community Development Block Grant program. It unanimously approved the LexisNexis law‑library renewal, a privacy‑program resolution, a road‑maintenance agreement, an animal‑control ordinance amendment, and memoranda of understanding for the Pine Valley Water Project and the America 250 celebration. The board also ratified a facility‑use agreement for the county scouts and appointed members to three administrative control boards. All votes were unanimous, with roll‑call confirmations noted for several items.
- Approved LexisNexis renewal contract (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2025-17 establishing Beaver County Privacy Program (unanimous; roll call: Pearson, Hollingshead, Yardley)
- Authorized Chair’s signature on Road Maintenance Agreement with Mel Clark Inc. (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance 2025-07 amending Animal Control Ordinance (unanimous; roll call: Pearson, Hollingshead, Yardley)
- Ratified MOU for Pine Valley Water Project with Utah and Nevada counties (unanimous)
- Authorized Chair’s signature on MOU with America 250 Utah and Logo Usage Agreement (unanimous)
- Authorized Chair’s signature on Facility Use Agreement renewal for Beaver County Scouts (unanimous)
- Approved appointments to Administrative Control Boards (Resolutions 2025-19, 2025-16, 2025-18) (unanimous)
County Commission
The Beaver County Board of Commissioners will meet on Dec 2, 2025 at the County Administration Building, 105 East Center Street, Beaver, Utah. The agenda includes a public hearing on CDBG funds, approval of bills and minutes, budget requests for tourism and economic development, and discussion of several items such as a Barking Dogs Ordinance and a memorandum of understanding with Utah and Nevada counties. The board will also review contracts and policy resolutions before adjourning at noon.
- Barking Dogs Ordinance
- Ratify MOU for Utah and Nevada Counties
- Budget Request Tourism
- 2026 LexisNexis Contract
- DNR Conservation Easement
The Beaver County Commission unanimously approved the Beaver County Privacy Program (Resolution 2025-17). It also approved new hires, a LexisNexis law library renewal, a road maintenance agreement with Mel Clark Inc., an amendment to the Animal Control Ordinance, and memoranda of understanding for the Pine Valley Water Project and the America 250 celebration. All resolutions and contracts were adopted with unanimous votes.
- Approved Beaver County Privacy Program (Resolution 2025-17) – unanimous
- Approved new county hires: Maby Amezcua, Liliana Gomez, Conner Bradshaw – unanimous
- Authorized signature on LexisNexis renewal contract – unanimous
- Authorized signature on Road Maintenance Agreement with Mel Clark Inc. – unanimous
- Approved Ordinance 2025-07 amending Animal Control definitions – unanimous
- Ratified MOU for Pine Valley Water Project with Utah and Nevada counties – unanimous
- Authorized signature on America 250 Utah MOU and Logo Usage Agreement – unanimous
- Approved appointments to Administrative Control Boards (Resolutions 2025-16, 2025-18, 2025-19) – unanimous
County Commission
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Small Cities Program. The session aims to provide information on program requirements and discuss possible applications for funding.
- Public hearing for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Small Cities Program
The Beaver County Commission unanimously approved Resolution 2025-17 establishing a county privacy program. It also adopted several contracts and agreements, including the LexisNexis renewal, a road maintenance agreement with Mel Clark Inc., and a facility‑use renewal for the county scouts. The board ratified a memorandum of understanding for the Pine Valley Water Project and approved the America 250 celebration agreement. Additional actions included amending the animal‑control ordinance and appointing members to various administrative boards.
- Approved Beaver County Privacy Program resolution (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance 2025-07 amending animal‑control definitions (unanimous roll call)
- Authorized LexisNexis contract renewal signature (unanimous)
- Authorized Chair’s signature on Road Maintenance Agreement with Mel Clark Inc. (unanimous)
- Authorized Chair’s signature on Facility Use Agreement renewal for Beaver County Scouts (unanimous)
- Ratified Pine Valley Water Project inter‑county MOU (unanimous)
- Authorized America 250 Celebration MOU and Logo Usage Agreement (unanimous)
- Approved appointment of Economic Opportunity Board members (unanimous roll call)
Beaver County Economic Devlopment
The Board of County Economic Officers will meet to discuss the reorganization of the CEO Board and the creation of a Chairman position. The board will also review grant statuses and a proposal for business grants.
- Reorganization of the CEO Board
- CEO Board Business Grants Proposal
- Creation of Chairman Position
- Rural County Grant received
- Rural Communities Opportunity Grant submitted
County Commission
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a first public hearing regarding the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Small Cities Program. The session aims to provide information on program requirements and discuss possible applications for federal funding.
- Public hearing on Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Small Cities Program eligibility and applications
The Beaver County Commission approved the pending county bills, a road maintenance agreement with Mel Clark Inc., and the fire warden salary and benefits agreements, all by unanimous vote. They also ratified the Jones & DeMille engineering contract for the auxiliary building. Other budget requests were discussed but no decisions were made.
- Approved county bills (unanimous)
- Approved Mel Clark Road Maintenance Agreement (unanimous)
- Authorized signatures on Fire Warden Salary & Benefits and Participation Contribution Agreements (unanimous)
- Ratified Jones & DeMille Engineering Contract (unanimous)
County Commission
The Beaver County Commission meeting on November 18, 2025 will consider several new business items. Commissioners will approve bills, review a road maintenance agreement for Mel Clark Road, and hold a public hearing on Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) projects. The agenda also includes budget requests for the commission, Children’s Justice Center, fire warden, maintenance, Fair, Tushar, Minersville Lake, and the treasurer, as well as ratification of a contract with Jones & DeMille Engineering.
- Mel Clark Road Maintenance Agreement
- CDBG Public Hearing
- Budget Request for Children’s Justice Center
- Budget Request for Fire Warden
- Ratify Jones & DeMille Engineering Contract
The Beaver County Commission approved the scheduled county bills with a unanimous vote. It also unanimously approved a one‑year road‑maintenance agreement with Mel Clark Inc. for the M & M Road. The board authorized signatures on the 2026 Fire Warden Salary & Benefits Agreement and ratified the Jones & DeMille engineering contract for the auxiliary building. Additional budget requests were discussed, with final decisions to be made at the December 16 budget hearing.
- Approved county bills (unanimous)
- Approved Mel Clark Inc. road‑maintenance agreement (unanimous)
- Authorized signatures on Fire Warden Salary & Benefits Agreement (unanimous)
- Ratified Jones & DeMille engineering contract (unanimous)
- Discussed 2026 budget requests for CDBG, Children’s Justice Center, Maintenance, Fair, Tushar Campground, Minersville Lake, and Treasurer (no final vote)
- Public hearing on Community Development Block Grant program (no decision)
- Old business on Conservation Easement postponed
Planning & Zoning Board
The Beaver County Planning & Zoning Commission will approve the October 21, 2025 minutes and receive updates on several projects. The board will hold public hearings on an agricultural protection area, a temporary meteorological monitoring station, and Ordinance 2025‑07 about barking dogs. It will also review preliminary and final subdivision plans and consider extensions for two Escalante BESS projects. A work meeting will address revisions to the subdivision ordinance.
- Public hearing: Ordinance 2025‑07 – Barking Dogs
- Public hearing: Agricultural Protection Area – Jed Albrecht
- Public hearing: Triple Oak Power LLC – Temporary Meteorological Monitoring Station in the Southwest ¼ of S32 T26S R12W
- Leaf Subdivision – Preliminary Plan
- Tushar Mountain Estates – Final Plat
Planning & Zoning Board
The Beaver County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss two items. The commission will review a proposed Agricultural Protection Area and a change to the county ordinance regarding barking dogs.
- Proposed Agricultural Protection Area for Jed Albrecht
- Proposed Ordinance Change 2025-07 regarding barking dogs
County Commission
The Beaver County Commissioners will review and approve several budget requests, including for Planning and Zoning, GIS, the Road Department, the Utah State Extension Office, and Human Resources. They will also discuss adding the Beaver Fire District #1 ambulance project to the one‑year Capital Improvement Plan list. Additional items include a DPS grant update, a conservation easement with the DNR at Puffer Lake, and an indigent burial request.
- Budget Request for Planning and Zoning
- Budget Request for Road Department
- Addition to CIP 1‑Year List for Beaver Fire District #1 Ambulance
- Conservation Easement with DNR at Puffer Lake
- Indigent Burial Request
The Beaver County Commission approved the regular County Bills and authorized the meeting minutes, both unanimously. They also approved payment to Southern Utah Mortuary for the indigent cremation of Theresa Abeytay. In addition, the Commission unanimously authorized signatures on the First Responders First mental‑health contract and on the related clinical trauma session agreements.
- Approved County Bills (unanimous)
- Authorized meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Authorized payment to Southern Utah Mortuary for indigent cremation (unanimous)
- Authorized signature on First Responders First mental‑health contract for Beaver & Garfield Counties (unanimous)
- Authorized signatures on clinical trauma session agreements (unanimous)
Travel Council
The Beaver County Travel Council will meet to discuss the rebranding of the tourism office, review 2026 event applications, and address trail and committee matters. The meeting is scheduled for October 22, 2024.
- Rebrand Discussion
- 2026 Applications
- ATV Jamboree
- Trail Discussion and Trails Committee
- New Events and New Events Committee
Beaver County Economic Devlopment
The Beaver County Economic Officers will hold a virtual meeting to vote on changes to the CEO Board, the appointment of a new Secretary, and the allocation of a Proposed Rural Communities Opportunities Grant. The meeting will also include a closed session to discuss personnel and litigation strategy.
- Vote on CEO Board Changes
- Vote on Klellin Bradshaw for CEO Board Secretary
- Vote on Proposed Rural Communities Opportunities Grant Allocation
- Closed session for personnel and litigation strategy
- Virtual meeting via Google Meet
County Commission
The Board of County Commissioners will consider budget requests for tourism, the justice court, the attorney's office, and public safety services. The commission will also address a representative appointment for the annual UCIP meeting.
- Budget requests for Tourism, Justice Court, and Attorney Office
- Budget requests for Sheriff, Corrections, Animal Control, EMPG, and Victim Advocate
- Resolution 2025-15 to appoint a representative at the annual UCIP meeting
- Discussion of a conservation easement with DNR at Puffer Lake
- Utah Forge update
The Beaver County Commission unanimously approved the pending county bills. It also authorized the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Utah Association of Counties for a collection service. Finally, the commission appointed Commissioner Wade Hollingshead as the county representative and Commissioner Brandon Yardley as an alternate for the annual UCIP meeting.
- Approved County Bills (unanimous)
- Authorized signature on UAC collection‑service MOU (unanimous)
- Appointed Commissioner Wade Hollingshead as UCIP representative and Commissioner Brandon Yardley as alternate (unanimous)
Planning & Zoning Board
The Beaver County Planning & Zoning Commission will consider an amendment to a kennel permit and review updates on the Forge project. The meeting includes a work session to discuss a dog kennel ordinance, definitions, and zoning tiers.
- Amendment to CUP 2024-13: Ryker Albrecht Kennel Permit
- Forge Update
- Work Meeting: Dog Kennel Ordinance
- Work Meeting: Tiny Home Cluster Subdivisions/Short Term Rental
- Work Meeting: Tier 1 & Tier 2: Central Development Zone
Beaver County Economic Devlopment
The Beaver County Economic Development Board will discuss the Rural Communities Opportunities Grant and provide education before voting on it. Members will vote to create a CEO Board Secretary position for Klellin Bradshaw. The meeting includes an economic update, a discussion of the County Economic General Plan, and a vote on the annual report.
- Creation of CEO Board Secretary and vote – Klellin Bradshaw
- Rural Communities Opportunities Grant education and vote – Matt Sterzer
- Economic Update
- County Economic General Plan discussion
- Vote on Annual Report
County Commission
The Beaver County Commission meeting on October 7, 2025 will approve bills and the September meeting minutes, and will discuss several new‑business items. Items include a Festival of Trees, a Re‑Zonement Ordinance (2025‑14), a Conservation District matter, a Dog Ordinance, and the Economic Development Budget. The board will also consider a recommendation from a hearing officer regarding Mango II Milford LLC and an auditor’s statement of authorized changes.
- Re‑Zonement Ordinance 2025‑14
- Dog Ordinance
- Economic Development Budget
- Recommendation from Hearing Officer – Mango II Milford LLC
- Auditor’s Statement of Authorized Changes
The commission unanimously approved Ordinance 2025-06, rezoning a specified property from A‑10 to RE‑5. It also authorized a $2,000 donation to the Festival of Trees and $3,500 each to the Beaver and Twin M Conservation Districts. The board accepted the Board of Equalization hearing officer’s recommendations on property valuations for Mango II Milford LLC and WBR, Inc., and rejected an extension request from RW Partners, declaring it in breach of contract.
- Approved rezoning Ordinance 2025-06 (unanimous)
- Authorized $2,000 donation to Festival of Trees (unanimous)
- Authorized $3,500 each to Beaver and Twin M Conservation Districts (unanimous)
- Approved County Bills (unanimous)
- Accepted Mango II Milford LLC valuation $54,438,265 (unanimous)
- Accepted WBR, Inc. valuation $1,784,952 (unanimous)
- Approved auditor’s statement of changes (unanimous)
- Rejected RW Partners extension request, declared breach of contract (unanimous)
County Commission
The Beaver County Board of Commissioners will meet at 10:00 a.m. on September 16, 2025 to discuss several agenda items. Items include a Road Change Ordinance (#2025-02), road maintenance for Kents Lake Road, a new hire ratification, a discussion on Puffer Lake, and a ratification of a JAG grant for the Sheriff’s Office. Additional budget requests for the Clerk‑Auditor, Recorder, Assessor, Sheriff, Corrections, Animal Control, EMPG, and Victim Advocate will also be reviewed.
- Road Change Ordinance #2025-02
- Road Maintenance Forest Service Kents Lake Road
- New Hire Ratification
- Puffer Lake Discussion
- Ratify JAG Grant for Sheriff’s Office
The commission unanimously approved the regular county bills and adopted Ordinance 2025-02 to vacate and relocate a county road for James Carter. They also authorized the signature on a five‑year Kent’s Lake Road maintenance agreement with the USDA Forest Service. New hires were ratified, permission to treat fuel near Puffer Lake was approved, and the JAG grant application for the sheriff’s office was ratified. Budget requests for several departments were tabled for a future meeting.
- Approved regular county bills (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance 2025-02 to vacate and relocate a county road (unanimous)
- Authorized signature on Kent’s Lake Road Maintenance Agreement (unanimous)
- Ratified new hires: Cameron Fails, Drake Davis, Cole Wilson, Klellin Bradshaw, Maleila Gougar (unanimous)
- Authorized permission for forestry treatment around Puffer Lake (unanimous)
- Ratified signing of JAG Grant application for sheriff’s office (unanimous)
- Tabled budget requests for sheriff, corrections, animal control, EMPG, and victim advocate (future meeting)
- Entered closed session to discuss confidential matters (unanimous)
Planning & Zoning Board
The Beaver County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss Ordinance 2025-14. The proposal seeks to change the zoning of specific parcels from Agricultural 10 (A-10) to Residential Estates 5 (RE-5).
- Ordinance 2025-14: Proposed zone change from Agricultural 10 (A-10) to Residential Estates 5 (RE-5) for parcels in Sections 34 and 35, Township 28 South, Range 7 West
Planning & Zoning Board
The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 2025-14, which proposes rezoning the A-10 parcel to RE-5 for Travys Stoddard. The commission will also discuss definitions for tiny home cluster subdivisions, short‑term rentals, and Tier 1 & Tier 2 commercial and industrial zones. The meeting includes routine approval of the August 19, 2025 minutes.
- Public hearing on Ordinance 2025-14: rezoning A-10 to RE-5 for Travys Stoddard
- Work meeting: definitions for tiny home cluster subdivisions/short‑term rentals
- Work meeting: definitions for Tier 1 & Tier 2 commercial and industrial zones
- Approval of August 19, 2025 meeting minutes
County Commission
The Beaver County Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve bills, minutes, and several contracts and agreements. Items include a predator control contract with USDA, assurances for federal transit assistance, low-income property tax abatements, and a mental health grant memorandum of agreement. The meeting is procedural with no major policy changes expected.
- Approve Predator Control USDA Contract
- Consider Assurances for FTA Assistance Programs
- Consider Low Income Abatements
- Consider MOA for DPS Mental Health Grant for CJC
- Consider Elk Meadows Service District Tied Liens
The commission approved a $198,000 mental‑health grant memorandum for Beaver and Garfield counties, authorized a $6,000 predator‑control USDA contract with a 50 % state reimbursement, and approved the attachment of tied liens to 2025 property‑tax bills. It also authorized low‑income tax‑abatement payments totaling $30,146.47 and a $175 payment to support Beaver High School’s video board. All motions passed unanimously.
- Approved $198,000 mental health grant memorandum (unanimous)
- Authorized $6,000 predator‑control USDA contract with 50 % state reimbursement (unanimous)
- Authorized signature on FTA Assistance Program transit van assurance (unanimous)
- Approved low‑income tax‑abatement payments totaling $30,146.47 (unanimous)
- Authorized Treasurer to attach tied liens to 2025 property‑tax bills (unanimous)
- Approved $175 payment to Beaver High School video board (unanimous)
- Approved county bills (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from previous meeting (unanimous)
County Commission
The Board of County Commissioners will meet for a closed session to discuss potential litigation. The session may also cover real property negotiation or the character and competence of an individual.
- Closed session regarding potential litigation strategy
- Discussion of real property negotiation
Planning & Zoning Board
The Beaver County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a work meeting to review sections of the Transportation Plan and discuss definitions for private cemeteries, tiny home cluster subdivisions, and short-term rentals. No formal decisions are scheduled.
County Commission
The Beaver County Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve bills and discuss several items including a proposal for a 9/11 County Day of Service, a rural county grant proposal, a road relocation request, and resolutions related to tax triggers and fire mitigation. The meeting will also include a closed session for litigation strategy and property negotiations.
- Approve bills
- Proposal for 9/11 County Day of Service
- Rural County Grant Proposal
- Road Relocation - Trent Gleave
- Unitech Tax Trigger Resolution (Resolution No. 2025-XX)
The Beaver County Commission unanimously approved the relocation of a county road near the Mackelprang Ranch Homestead, accepted the recommended use of Rural County Grant funds, and authorized the Unitech Tax Trigger Resolution for the Agri‑Park Inland Port. It also approved County Bills, authorized a legal counsel contract with UAC, and expressed support for a fire‑mitigation resolution.
- Approved County Bills (unanimous)
- Accepted recommended use of Rural County Grant funds (unanimous)
- Approved relocation of County Road with 66‑ft easement (unanimous)
- Authorized Unitech Tax Trigger Resolution 2025‑14 (unanimous)
- Authorized signature on UAC Legal Counsel contract (unanimous)
- Supported signing of Fire Mitigation Resolution 2025‑15 (discussion, support expressed)
Beaver County Economic Devlopment
The Board of County Economic Officers will discuss opportunities and allocations for Rural County Grants. The meeting includes a scheduled vote on the proposed grant allocation.
- Discussion of Rural County Grant Opportunities
- Discussion of Rural County Grant Allocation
- Vote on Proposed Rural County Grant Allocation
County Commission
The Beaver County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve bills and July minutes. The body will consider a hearing officer contract and review the ORI 250050 Puffer Lake Recreation Easement.
- Road maintenance discussion with Stephen Strahm
- Letter of support from Milford Mining Company CEO Brendan Moseley
- 4-H funding request
- Consideration of Hearing Officer Contract
- ORI 250050 Puffer Lake Recreation Easement Review
The Beaver County Commission unanimously approved several items, including a $4,500 donation to the 4‑H Livestock Club, a temporary part‑time hire for the Extension office, a hearing officer contract, and a conservation easement for Puffer Lake. It also authorized signatures on a letter of support for Milford Mining and an agreement for a new UCA communication building. The meeting entered a closed session before adjourning.
- Approved $4,500 donation to 4‑H Livestock Club (unanimous)
- Authorized hiring of a temporary 20‑hour‑per‑week employee for 8 weeks (unanimous)
- Authorized signature on Letter of Support for Milford Mining (unanimous)
- Authorized signature on UCA Agreement for new communication building (unanimous)
- Authorized signature on Hearing Officer contract for Board of Equalization (unanimous)
- Authorized signature on Puffer Lake conservation easement agreement (unanimous)
- Approved county bills (unanimous)
- Entered closed session to discuss confidential matters (unanimous)
Beaver County Community Development and Renewal Agency
The Beaver County Redevelopment Agency has issued a notice regarding interlocal agreements for the Milford II (Expansion) CRA. These agreements allow the diversion of tax increments from several taxing entities to the Agency.
- Interlocal Agreement with Beaver County approved July 15th, 2025
- Interlocal Agreement with Beaver County School District approved June 17th, 2025
- Interlocal Agreement with Milford Area Health Care Service District #3 approved July 2nd, 2025
- Interlocal Agreement with Beaver County Fire Service District #2 approved June 19th, 2025
Beaver County Economic Devlopment
The Economic Development Board will meet to conduct a vote on the annual report. The meeting also includes a welcome and a roundtable discussion.
- Vote on Annual Report
Beaver County Economic Devlopment
The Economic Development Board will receive an update on the Utah Infrastructure Public Investment Act (UIPA). The board is scheduled to approve the Annual Report for the Rural County Grant and discuss restructuring education.
- UIPA update and information from Danny Stewart
- Approval of Annual Report for Rural County Grant
- Discussion on restructuring education
County Commission
The Beaver County Commission and Community Development and Renewal Agency will meet to discuss interlocal agreements and a solar project in the Milford II Expansion area. The board will also hold a public hearing regarding a flood control easement.
- Public hearing on the possible vacation of a flood control easement
- Resolution No. 2025-12: Interlocal Cooperation Agreements with Beaver County School District, Beaver County, Milford Area Health Care District #3, and Beaver County Fire Service District #2
- Resolution No. 2025-13: Tax Increment and Participation Agreement for a solar project in the Milford II Expansion Community Reinvestment Project Area
- School Resource Officer Contract 2025-2026
- Ratification of Five County Area Agency on Aging Fiscal Year 2026
County Commission
The Beaver County Commission will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the possible vacation of a flood control easement. The easement is located in Western Beaver County, north of Milford City.
- Public hearing regarding flood control easement vacation at T27S R7W S17
The Beaver County Commission voted unanimously to abandon, release and terminate the flood control easement on parcel 2-12-1. It also approved two interlocal agreements (Resolution 2025-12 and 2025-13) for cooperation with local districts and a solar project tax‑increment. Additional unanimous actions included authorizing signatures on the National Opioid Settlement agreement, a school resource officer contract, an aging‑services meals agreement, and a $250 payment to each city for the National Day of Service, and appointing Nick Pray to the Planning Commission Board.
- Approved abandonment, release and termination of flood control easement on parcel 2-12-1 (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2025-12 authorizing interlocal agreements with school district, health care district #3 and fire service district #2 (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2025-13 authorizing tax increment participation agreement for solar project in Milford II Expansion (unanimous)
- Authorized signature on National Opioid Settlement agreement (unanimous)
- Approved $250 payment to each city for National Day of Service (unanimous)
- Authorized signature on 2025–2026 School Resource Officer contract (unanimous)
- Approved agreement with Five County Area Agency on Aging for senior meals (unanimous)
- Appointed Nick Pray to Planning Commission Board (unanimous)
County Commission
The Beaver County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve bills and minutes. The body will discuss the Children’s Justice Center budget for fiscal year 2026 and a contract with Roux Inc.
- Children’s Justice Center FY 2026 Budget
- Resolution 2025-11 supporting America250 Utah
- Ratification of Roux Inc. contract
- Discussion regarding Flood Control Easement
The Beaver County Commission unanimously approved the FY2026 budget contract for the Children’s Justice Center, authorizing a $161,817 payment. It also adopted a resolution celebrating the 250th anniversary of America and ratified a water‑hydrologist services contract with Roux Inc. Additional actions included approving county bills, setting a July 15 public hearing on a flood‑control easement, and allowing Miss Beaver participants to choose Miss Utah or extra scholarship funds.
- Approved county bills (unanimous)
- Authorized minutes (unanimous)
- Approved $161,817 Children’s Justice Center FY2026 budget contract (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 2025-11 supporting American 250 Utah (unanimous)
- Ratified Roux Inc contract for water hydrologist services (unanimous)
- Allowed Miss Beaver participants to choose Miss Utah or additional scholarship money (unanimous)
- Set public hearing for July 15 on flood‑control easement (unanimous)
Planning & Zoning Board
The Beaver County Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a Conditional Use Permit extension for Rodatherm Energy Corp. The board will also hold a work meeting to discuss the Transportation Plan and various zoning definitions.
- CUP Extension: Rodatherm Energy Corp 2023-16
- Transportation Plan: Pages 1-20
- Tier 1 & Tier 2 Residential Zones
- Private Cemeteries definitions
- Tiny Home Cluster Subdivisions/Short Term Rental
County Commission
The Beaver County Commission will meet to review bills, new hires, and several contracts. The board is considering a resolution for an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement regarding the Milford II (Expansion) Community Reinvestment Project Area.
- Resolution 2025- regarding the Milford II (Expansion) Community Reinvestment Project Area
- Large Public Assembly Application for Eagle Point
- IDC Funding Contract
- Sheriff’s Office Contract
- Approval of bills and ratification of new hires
The commission unanimously approved the county’s pending bills and ratified several new hires. It adopted Resolution 2025‑10 for an interlocal agreement, authorized a large assembly at Eagle Point Resort, ratified the Indigent Defense Contract, and approved a contract with Project Success to add 24 programming beds at the correctional facility.
- Approved County Bills (unanimous)
- Ratified new county hires (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 2025‑10 interlocal agreement (unanimous)
- Authorized Large Assembly Application for Eagle Point Resort (unanimous)
- Ratified signature on Indigent Defense Contract (unanimous)
- Approved Project Success clinical services contract to add 24 programming beds (unanimous)
County Commission
The Beaver County Community Development and Renewal Agency will hold a public hearing to accept comments on a proposed project area plan and budget for the Milford II (Expansion) Community Reinvestment Project Area. The project involves a renewable energy development by Longroad Energy.
- Proposed $11,653,664 budget for tax increment revenues
- Development of approximately 100 MW of solar panels and related infrastructure
- Allocation of $1,165,366 (10%) for affordable housing within Beaver County
- Allocation of $9,905,614 for redevelopment activities including infrastructure and incentives
- Project area encompasses approximately 970.68 acres located about 10 miles north of Milford City
County Commission
The Beaver County Commission and Community Development and Renewal Agency will hold a public hearing and vote on the Milford II (Expansion) CRA Project Area Plan. The commission will also consider a transit rental tax on short-term rentals.
- Public hearing on Milford Solar II Community reinvestment project area
- Resolution No. 2025-09: Approval of Milford II (Expansion) CRA Project Area Plan
- Ordinance No. 2025-04: Approval of Milford II (Expansion) CRA Project Area Plan as the Official Plan
- Ordinance No. 2025-05: TRT on Short Term Rentals
- Milford Power Line ROW Easement
The commission approved the Milford II (Expansion) Community Renewal Agency project area plan and its official plan, authorizing the 300 MW solar expansion. It also approved a 0.25 % increase to the transient room tax on short‑term rentals and authorized a right‑of‑way easement to relocate a power line near Milford Road. Additionally, the board declared two older trucks surplus, entered a closed session, and took several procedural actions, all with unanimous or roll‑call affirmative votes.
- Approved Resolution 2025-09 authorizing Milford II (Expansion) CRA Project Area Plan (Yardley aye, Hollingshead aye)
- Approved Ordinance 2025-04 authorizing Milford II (Expansion) CRA Project Area Plan official plan (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance 2025-05 increasing transient room tax by 0.25% (unanimous)
- Approved right‑of‑way easement for power line relocation near Milford Road (unanimous)
- Declared two trucks (1997 Ford F250 and 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD) surplus (unanimous)
- Entered closed session to discuss confidential matters (unanimous)
- Reviewed and approved county bills (unanimous)
- Re‑convened as Beaver County Commission after RDA Board session (unanimous)
Beaver County Redevelopment Agency
The Beaver County Redevelopment Agency will hold a public hearing to accept comments on the draft plan and budget for the Milford II (Expansion) Community Reinvestment Project Area. The proposal involves a solar energy development by Longroad Energy on approximately 970 acres.
- Proposed $11,653,664 budget for tax increment revenues
- Development of approximately 100 MW of solar panels and related infrastructure
- Allocation of $9,905,614 for redevelopment activities
- Allocation of $1,165,366 (10%) for affordable housing within Beaver County
- Allocation of $582,683 (5%) for project area administration
Beaver County Community Development and Renewal Agency
The Beaver County Commission and Community Development and Renewal Agency will hold a public hearing and vote on the Milford II (Expansion) CRA Project Area Plan. The commission will also consider a transit rental tax on short-term rentals.
- Public hearing: Milford Solar II Community reinvestment project area
- Resolution No. 2025-09: Authorizing the Milford II (Expansion) CRA Project Area Plan
- Ordinance No. 2025-04: Approving the Milford II (Expansion) CRA Project Area Plan as the Official Plan
- Ordinance No. 2025-05: TRT on Short Term Rentals
- Milford Power Line ROW Easement
County Commission
The County Commission is providing notice of the adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-03. This ordinance approves the Amended Milford II Community Reinvestment Project Area Plan as the official plan for the Milford II Solar CRA. The plan becomes effective upon publication of this notice.
- Adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-03
- Approval of the Amended Milford II Community Reinvestment Project Area Plan
- Adoption of an Amended Project Area Budget
Beaver County Redevelopment Agency
The Beaver County Commission and Redevelopment Agency will meet to review amendments to the Milford Solar II project area plan and budget. The Commission will also consider a property tax refund and a general service contract with Rocky Mountain Power.
- Resolution 2025-08: Amended Project Area Plan for Milford Solar II
- Resolution 2025-08: Amended Project Area Budget for Milford Solar II
- Ordinance 2025-03: Approval of Milford Solar II Amended Project Area Plan as the Official Plan
- Property Tax Refund
- General Service Contract for Rocky Mountain Power and Beaver County Road Shed
Planning & Zoning Board
The meeting scheduled for May 20, 2025, was canceled. The original agenda included a work meeting to discuss a transportation plan and residential zoning.
- Transportation Plan (Pages 1-20)
- Tier 1 & Tier 2 Residential Zones
- Private Cemeteries
- Tiny Home Cluster Subdivisions/Short Term Rental
- Definitions
Planning & Zoning Board
The Beaver County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a work meeting to discuss several planning updates. The session focuses on reviewing the transportation plan and residential zoning tiers.
- Transportation Plan: Pages 1-20
- Tier 1 & Tier 2 Residential Zones
- Private Cemeteries
- Tiny Home Cluster Subdivisions/Short Term Rental
- Definitions
County Commission
The Beaver County Commission and Redevelopment Agency will meet to review amendments to the Milford Solar II project area plan and budget. The board will also address property tax refunds and a general service contract with Rocky Mountain Power.
- Resolution 2025-08: Amended Project Area Plan for Milford Solar II
- Resolution 2025-08: Amended Project Area Budget for Milford Solar II
- Ordinance 2025-03: Approval of Milford Solar II Amended Project Area Plan as the Official Plan
- Property tax refund
- General service contract between Rocky Mountain Power and Beaver County Road Shed
The commission unanimously approved County Bills and several resolutions. It authorized an amended project area plan and budget for the Milford Solar II Community Reinvestment Area, and signed related ordinances. The board also approved a $194.19 property tax refund, a $17,780.16 power contract for the Milford Road Shed, and a $10,000 weed‑control grant contract. All motions were passed unanimously.
- Approved County Bills (unanimous)
- Adjourned as Beaver County Redevelopment Agency (unanimous)
- Authorized Resolution 2025-08 amending Milford Solar II CRA plan and budget (unanimous)
- Adjourned as Redevelopment Agency and reconvened as County Commission (unanimous)
- Authorized signature on Ordinance 2025-03 adopting amended Milford Solar II plan (unanimous)
- Authorized $194.19 property tax refund for Parcel 0001-0124-0008 (unanimous)
- Authorized $17,780.16 General Service Contract for power to Milford Road Shed (unanimous)
- Authorized signature on contract #202501DG23 for $10,000 Weed Department grant (unanimous)
Beaver County Economic Devlopment
The Beaver County Economic Development Board will meet on May 15, 2025, to receive an update on the Utah Government Records Access and Management Act (UIPA) from Danny Stewart, followed by a roundtable discussion. The agenda is largely procedural and informational, with no binding decisions or financial items listed.
- UIPA update and information from Danny Stewart
Beaver County Redevelopment Agency
The Beaver County Redevelopment Agency will meet on May 6, 2025, to consider Survey Resolution 2025-07. The agenda also includes any other business that may properly come before the agency. No further details on the resolution are provided in the agenda.
- Survey Resolution 2025-07
County Commission
The board will hold a public hearing to consider vacating a public roadway with conditions to move the roadway while maintaining public access. Other business includes approving bills and April minutes, discussing 2025 Mag Chloride and Puffer Lake Restoration, and ratifying several contracts including a general service contract with Rocky Mountain Power and a CJC Renovation Contract. The commission will also consider a debate team donation request, adoption of an IDC Grant Application, an amendment to the Inter Agency Cost Sharing Agreement for Frisco Peak, and a request for abatement of penalties. Later, as the redevelopment agency, the board will consider a survey resolution.
- Public hearing on vacating a public roadway with conditions (10:00 AM)
- Ratify General Service Contract with Rocky Mountain Power
- CJC Renovation Contract and Walking Path Maintenance Agreement
- Adoption of IDC Grant Application and amendment of Inter Agency Cost Sharing Agreement for Frisco Peak
- Survey Resolution 2025-07 as Beaver County Redevelopment Agency
The Beaver County Commission authorized signatures on several agreements, including the Puffer Lake lease terminations, a change order for the CJC renovation, and a walking‑path maintenance contract. It also adopted the Inter Agency Cost Sharing Agreement for Frisco Peak and the IDC Grant application for criminal‑defense funding. A resolution supporting the Milford Solar II expansion was approved by a 2‑0 vote.
- Authorized signature on Puffer Lake Lease Terminations (unanimous)
- Approved Change Order #1 for CJC renovation contract (unanimous)
- Authorized Walking Path Maintenance Agreement for Beaver River Ranch event center (unanimous)
- Approved Iris Thorton legal retainer for Pine Valley Water litigation (unanimous)
- Approved $125 donation per contestant to Philo T Farnsworth Academic Society (unanimous)
- Adopted Inter Agency Cost Sharing Agreement for Frisco Peak (unanimous)
- Adopted IDC Grant application for criminal‑defense funding (unanimous)
- Authorized Resolution 2025-07 for Milford Solar II expansion (2-0)
Planning & Zoning Board
The Beaver County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a work meeting to discuss the General Plan Transportation Plan, private cemeteries, and definitions for tiny home cluster subdivisions and short-term rentals. They will also receive CLUDMA training and review Tier 1 and Tier 2 topics. No votes or public hearings are scheduled.
- Discussion of General Plan: Transportation Plan
- Discussion of Tier 1 & Tier 2 planning categories
- Discussion of private cemeteries regulations
- Discussion of tiny home cluster subdivisions and short-term rental definitions
- CLUDMA training for commission members
The commission approved the March 18 meeting minutes unanimously. The board agreed to change the zoning description from “keeping, raising, slaughtering, and marketing swine” to “animal or meat processing facility,” clarifying which operations fall under that category. Discussions on private cemeteries and the Tiny Home Cluster Subdivisions/short‑term rental proposal were both tabled for future consideration.
- Approved March 18 minutes (unanimous)
- Updated zoning language to "animal or meat processing facility"
- Tabled private cemetery ordinance discussion
- Tabled Tiny Home Cluster Subdivisions/short‑term rental discussion
County Commission
The Beaver County Commission will meet to decide on awarding an oil and chip seal bid and to receive updates on the Fervo Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and Milford mining. They will also consider a permit application for the Stetson Wright Invitational large public assembly and surplus items including GIS printers and a TV cart.
- Award Oil and Chip Seal Bid
- Fervo CUP Updates
- Large Public Assemblies Permit Application – Stetson Wright Invitational
- Surplus Items – GIS Printers/TV-TV Cart/Metal Unit
- Approve Bills
The Beaver County Commission approved its pending county bills and adopted a resolution amending the personnel policy on compensatory time. It declared several unused items as surplus and approved the award of the oil‑and‑chip seal contract to NuRock for $582,475. The commission also authorized the Large Public Assembly Permit for the Stetson Wright Invitational. All actions were approved unanimously.
- Approved County Bills (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 2025-06 amending personnel policy (unanimous)
- Declared GIS printer, TV, TV cart, and metal unit surplus (unanimous)
- Awarded Oil and Chip Seal contract to NuRock for $582,475 (unanimous)
- Authorized Large Public Assembly Permit for Stetson Wright Invitational (unanimous)
County Commission
The Beaver County Commission holds a regular meeting to approve routine items and discuss several action items. Key actions include a resolution declaring April as Child Abuse Prevention month, ratifying an agreement with Roux Inc., and considering a conditional use permit for an event/community/reception center. The commission will also act on removing cabins from the tax roll, declaring surplus property, and an indigent burial request. Additionally, they will convene as the Redevelopment Agency to discuss solar refunds and a trigger letter resolution.
- Resolution 2025-03 declaring April as Child Abuse Prevention month
- Removal of cabins from tax roll
- Ratify Roux Inc. Agreement
- Event/Community/Reception Center CUP (conditional use permit)
- 2024 Solar Refunds and Resolution 2025-05 for Trigger Letter Notification (Redevelopment Agency)
The Beaver County Commission approved several items, including a resolution declaring April Child Abuse Prevention Month and the removal of private cabins at Puffer Lake from the tax roll. It ratified a hydrology agreement with Roux Inc., authorized tax‑incentive refunds to two solar companies, and granted a Conditional Use Permit for a new event center. The board also declared three sheriff vehicles and picture frames surplus and approved payment for an indigent burial.
- Adopted Resolution 2025-03 declaring April Child Abuse Prevention Month (unanimous)
- Removed privately owned cabins at Puffer Lake from the County Tax Roll (unanimous)
- Ratified Roux Inc. hydrology brief agreement (unanimous)
- Authorized tax‑incentive finance refunds to Radian Generation and Clearway Energy (unanimous)
- Approved Conditional Use Permit for a 6,500‑sq‑ft Event/Community/Reception Center on 200 North (unanimous)
- Declared three sheriff patrol vehicles and picture frames surplus (unanimous)
- Authorized $1,200 payment for indigent burial of Jennifer Mayo (unanimous)
- Authorized Resolution 2025-05 for Milford Solar Phase II subsidy period (unanimous)
Beaver County Redevelopment Agency
The Beaver County Redevelopment Agency is meeting to discuss 2024 Solar Refunds and a Resolution regarding a Trigger Letter Notification. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.
- 2024 Solar Refunds
- Resolution – Trigger Letter Notification
County Commission
The Beaver County Commission will meet to discuss new business including a donation request for Boys and Girls State and updates to the pay plan and personnel policy. They will convene as the redevelopment agency for a project area trigger notification update and economic grant assistance. A closed session is scheduled for discussion of personnel, litigation strategy, and real property negotiation.
- Boys and Girls State Donations Request
- Pay Plan/Personnel Policy Updates
- Declare Display Boxes as surplus
- Project Area Trigger Notification Update (Redevelopment Agency)
- Economic Grant Assistance (Redevelopment Agency)
The Beaver County Commission approved Resolution 2025-04 amending the Personnel Policy Section 627 (Compensation), declared a 2014 Dodge Ram as surplus, and authorized $100 donations per applicant for Boys & Girls State. A road realignment request was discussed and will proceed to a public hearing scheduled for April 15, 2025. The commission also entered closed session for legal and personnel matters.
- Approved County Bills (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2025-04 amending Personnel Policy Section 627 (unanimous)
- Declared 2014 Dodge Ram as surplus (unanimous)
- Authorized $100 donation per Boys & Girls State applicant (unanimous)
- Scheduled public hearing for road realignment on April 15, 2025
- Entered closed session for personnel, litigation, and property negotiation (unanimous)
Beaver County Redevelopment Agency
The Beaver County Redevelopment Agency will hold a brief public meeting to receive a project area trigger notification update and discuss economic grant assistance. No specific dollar amounts or project names are listed; the agenda is largely procedural.
- Project Area Trigger Notification Update
- Economic Grant Assistance discussion
Planning & Zoning Board
The Beaver County Planning & Zoning Commission will consider two conditional use permits: Cox Brothers Towing for a state-certified impound yard and Aaron & Julie Richardson for an event/community/reception center. A work meeting will follow to discuss the General Plan (Chapters 6-7) and Tier 1 & Tier 2 land use categories.
- CUP - Cox Brothers Towing: State Certified Impound Yard
- CUP - Aaron & Julie Richardson: Event Center/Community Center/Reception Center
- Work meeting on General Plan Chapters 6-7 and Tier 1 & Tier 2
The Beaver County Planning & Zoning Commission approved two conditional use permits: one for Cox Brother Towing's impound storage yard and another for an event/reception center by Aaron and Julie Richardson. Both approvals were unanimous. The board also held a work meeting to review the General Plan, discussing revisions to chapters 6 and 7, including recommendations for the County Commission.
- Approved conditional use permit for Cox Brother Towing impound yard (unanimous)
- Approved conditional use permit for Richardson event center (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from February 18, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
County Commission
The Beaver County Commission will hold a regular public meeting on March 4, 2025, at 9:00 AM. The agenda includes a public hearing and vote on Ordinance 2025-01 for subdivision procedure changes, a contract for the Beaver County Fair Derby, and consideration of Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 2025-01 for EGI. The commission will also approve bills, minutes, and discuss a project area trigger notification.
- Ordinance 2025-01: Subdivision procedure changes
- CUP 2025-01 for EGI
- Beaver County Fair Derby Contract
- Project Area Trigger Notification
- Approval of bills and minutes
The Commission unanimously adopted Ordinance 2025-01, amending subdivision regulations (Sections 10-3-1 through 10-3-6), and approved Conditional Use Permit 2025-01 for the Energy Geoscience Institute to drill two 1,000-foot-deep seismic wells. They also authorized contracts for the 2025 Fair: a $36,000 Derby contract with Full Contact Racing and a $12,600 Broken Heart Rodeo contract. A project area trigger notification was tabled to the next meeting.
- Approved County bills unanimously.
- Authorized previous meeting minutes with minor edits.
- Adopted Ordinance 2025-01 amending subdivision regulations (Sections 10-3-1 through 10-3-6).
- Authorized CUP 2025-01 for EGI for two 1,000-ft deep seismic wells.
- Authorized signature on 2025 Derby Contract with Full Contact Racing for $36,000.
- Authorized signature on 2025 Broken Heart Rodeo Contract for $12,600.
- Tabled Project Area Trigger Notification to next meeting.
County Commission
The Board of County Commissioners will meet to approve bills and receive updates on several programs. The agenda includes a presentation on Brownfields and updates from the Victims Advocate and FORGE.
- Approval of bills
- Brownfields presentation
- Victims Advocate update
- FORGE update
The commission unanimously approved county bills. Presentations covered brownfield redevelopment opportunities for old county hospitals, victim advocate caseload statistics and housing needs, and Utah FORGE project progress. No other formal decisions were made.
- Approved county bills (unanimous)
Planning & Zoning Board
The Beaver County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to gather comments on Ordinance 2025-01. This ordinance proposes changes to section 10-3 regarding subdivision procedures.
- Public hearing on Ordinance 2025-01: Proposed Changes to 10-3: Subdivision Procedure
The Beaver County Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval of Subdivision Ordinance 2025-01, which adds a new review stage required by Utah law and extends notification requirements to properties within a quarter mile, including those separated by roads. The board also unanimously recommended approval of a conditional use permit for Forge's geothermal wells and approved the transfer of Smithfield's CUPs to Mango II - Milford, LLC. No public comments were made during the hearings.
- Recommended County Commission approve Subdivision Ordinance 2025-01 (unanimous)
- Recommended County Commission approve conditional use permit for Forge geothermal monitoring and deep wells (unanimous)
- Approved transfer of Smithfield CUPs ownership to Mango II - Milford, LLC (unanimous)
- Approved January 21, 2025 minutes with spelling correction (unanimous)
Planning & Zoning Board
The Beaver County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed Ordinance 2025-01, which would change subdivision procedures. They will consider a conditional use permit (CUP) for the Energy & Geoscience Institute to construct additional monitoring and deep geothermal wells in a Multiple Use 20 district. An ownership transfer of existing CUPs for Circle Four and Smithfield to Mango II - Milford, LLC is also on the agenda. A work meeting will cover P/Z training, General Plan chapters 3-5, and Tier 1 & Tier 2 planning.
- Public hearing on Ordinance 2025-01: proposed subdivision procedure changes
- CUP for Energy & Geoscience Institute: additional monitoring and deep geothermal wells in S32, T26S, R9W, MU-20 District
- Ownership transfer of Circle Four and Smithfield CUPs to Mango II - Milford, LLC
- Work meeting on General Plan chapters 3-5 and Tier 1 & Tier 2 planning
County Commission
The Board of County Commissioners will meet to approve bills and January minutes. The commission will consider a contract amendment and a bid award for CJC building improvements. Other items include a fee schedule review and a data center business plan presentation.
- CJC State of Utah Contract Amendment
- Award bid for CJC Building Improvements
- Review of Fee Schedule
- Resolution No. 2025-02
- Service District #5 Board Member Approval
The Beaver County Commission approved a $99,306 bid from Greg Hunt Contractor for Quality Builds and Design for Children's Justice Center improvements, and accepted the 2025 fee schedule. They also approved Resolution 2025-02 opposing presidential abuse of the Antiquities Act, and reappointed two members to Special Service District #5. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved County Bills (unanimous)
- Approved minutes with minor edits (unanimous)
- Approved CJC State Contract Amendment #240463 (unanimous)
- Awarded CJC building improvements bid to Greg Hunt Contractor for $99,306 (unanimous)
- Accepted 2025 Fee Schedule (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2025-02 opposing presidential abuse of Antiquities Act (unanimous)
- Appointed Jack McMullin and Kade Blackner to SSD #5 Board (unanimous)
- Authorized Lexis Nexis renewal at $297/month (unanimous)
County Commission
The Beaver County Commission will hold a regular meeting on January 21, 2025, at 9:00 AM. Agenda items include approving bills, receiving a legislative update from Lincoln Shurtz, discussing a USU co-op agreement, a conservation easement call for Puffer Lake, an indigent burial expenses application, and declaring a Dodge Durango as surplus. A Council of Governments meeting follows at 10:30 AM with UDOT, Forest Service, and local city representatives.
- Approve Bills – no dollar amounts specified
- Legislative update by Lincoln Shurtz
- USU co-op agreement discussion
- Puffer Lake Conservation Easement Call
- Surplus Items – Dodge Durango/963
The Beaver County Commission unanimously approved county bills, authorized the USU Cooperative Agreement renewal for 2025, approved a $1,200 indigent burial payment to Southern Utah Mortuary, and declared several vehicles and a track loader as surplus for trade-in. The commission also discussed the Puffer Lake conservation easement and received a legislative update.
- Approved county bills (unanimous)
- Authorized signature on USU Cooperative Agreement (unanimous)
- Approved $1,200 indigent burial payment to Southern Utah Mortuary (unanimous)
- Declared 2014 Dodge Durango, 2020 Dodge Ram 1500, two 2020 Chevrolet Tahoes, and 1995 Cat Track Loader as surplus for trade (unanimous)
Planning & Zoning Board
The Beaver County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a work meeting to discuss the first three chapters of the General Plan. The board will also review subdivision procedures regarding Tier 1 and Tier 2.
- General Plan: Chapters 1-3
- Subdivision Procedure Tier 1 & Tier 2
The Beaver County Planning & Zoning Commission re-elected Karianne Jarvis as chairman and Darin Malchus as acting chairman, and approved the November 2024 minutes. The board reviewed the first three chapters of the General Plan, which is being updated for the first time in over 30 years, and discussed incorporating a dark sky initiative. No formal decisions were made on the plan; the board will continue the review in February, which will also include a public hearing on the Subdivision Procedure.
- Re-elected Karianne Jarvis as chairman (unanimous)
- Elected Darin Malchus as acting chairman (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from November 19, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
- Reviewed General Plan Chapters 1-3; no revisions made, discussion to continue in February
County Commission
This regular January 6, 2025 meeting includes swearing in newly elected officials, appointing a commission chair and assignments, approving bills and December minutes, and setting 2025 meeting dates. The board will also consider Resolution 2025-01 concerning GRAMA appeals and a Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) from Utah DNR. A closed session is scheduled for personnel, litigation, and real property negotiation discussions.
- Swear in elected officials
- Appoint commission chair and approve commission assignments
- Resolution 2025-01: Beaver County GRAMA Appeals
- PILT Payment – Utah DNR (amount not specified)
- Approve bills and December minutes
The Beaver County Commission held its regular meeting on January 6, 2025, and made several unanimous decisions. They appointed Wade Hollingshead as Commission Chair for 2025, approved the 2025 meeting schedule, accepted a $4,760 state PILT payment, and authorized Resolution 2025-01 to appoint members to the GRAMA Appeals Board. The commission also declared a 2020 Ford F-150 truck as surplus and discussed the need to acquire or remove privately-owned cabins on Puffer Lake property.
- Appointed Wade Hollingshead as Commission Chair for 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved 2025 Commission meeting schedule (unanimous)
- Approved county bills (unanimous)
- Accepted $4,760 State PILT payment for CY 2025 (unanimous)
- Authorized signature on Resolution 2025-01 for GRAMA Appeals Board (unanimous)
- Declared 2020 Ford F-150 truck as surplus (unanimous)
- Approved commission assignments (unanimous)
- Accepted conflict of interest statements from all commissioners (unanimous)