Hurricane public meetings in 2024
31 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Airport Board
The Hurricane City Airport Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss cleanliness of FBO bathrooms compared to other airports, and consider recommending updates to the airport's minimum standards and rules/regulations, as well as adopting an updated Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) to the City Council. The board will also review minutes from the previous meeting and handle new business.
- Review of minutes from November 19, 2024
- Discussion of FBO bathroom cleanliness compared to 18 other municipal airports within 200 miles
- Possible recommendation to City Council for updates to minimum standards and rules/regulations
- Possible recommendation to City Council to adopt updated Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
Power Board
The Hurricane Power Board is meeting to discuss and potentially recommend two power line extension requests to the City Council. The board will also review a post-peak report and receive updates from UAMPS.
- Power line extension request for Hawk Ridge (Mitch Weis, Perry Homes)
- Power line extension request for Silver Wood (Rhett Beazer, Alpha Engineering)
- SouthWest Utah Technical Task Force (SWUTTF) Post Peak Report
- UAMPS Updates
Airport Board
The Hurricane City Airport Advisory Board will meet on November 19, 2024, to discuss amendments to the airport overlay zone ordinance, consider recommendations to the City Council on two hangar lease assignments, and review business license applications. The board will also review the status of revised business license requirements for airport-based businesses and discuss an amended Capital Improvement Plan.
- Consideration of amendments to airport overlay zone ordinance
- Recommendation on hangar lease assignment from Anderson Family Trust to Motive Aero LLC for pad 6 South 1 East
- Recommendation on hangar lease assignment from Robert J. Davis to Douglas Jones Revocable Trust for pad 5 South 3 East
- Consideration of two business license approvals: WSW Aviation LLC and Skyline Flight Instruction
- Review of amended Capital Improvement Plan for Hurricane City Airport
Power Board
The Power Board is meeting to discuss power line extension requests and energy sales contracts. The board will provide recommendations to the City Council on these items.
- Power line extension request for Cielo at Coral Canyon - Cole West Home
- Power line extension request for Black Ridge Ph.2 - Wasatch Commercial Builders
- Millard County Power Project Power Sales Contract with Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems
- Power County Power Project Power Sales Contract with Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems
- SouthWest Utah Technical Task Force (SWUTTF) Post Peak Report
Water Board
The Hurricane Water Board's regular meeting scheduled for October 29, 2024, has been canceled. No items were discussed or decided.
- Meeting canceled
Airport Board
The Hurricane City Municipal Airport Advisory Board is meeting to consider new lease agreements for hangar pads and review business license requirements for airport-based businesses. The board will also receive updates on FAA project repayments and AWOS.
- Commercial use and SASO lease recommendation for hangar pad 2 N 3 E (Scott Stratton)
- Private hangar lease agreement for pad 8 S 2 E (James Rosser)
- Revision of business license approval and issuance requirements for airport businesses
- Update on repaying FAA for engineered lighting project
- Status of training information delivery to SUU
Power Board
The Hurricane Power Board is meeting to review staff reports and consider recommendations for the City Council. Key discussions include solar policy and a specific power line extension request.
- Power line extension request for Gateway Commercial Phase 1 - Karl Rasmussen
- Solar base rates and solar policy revision - Michael Ramirez
- UAMPS updates - Scott Hughes
- Approval of September 2024 minutes
Water Board
The Hurricane Water Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from August and receive reports on key water projects. Discussions will focus on the irrigation expansion agreement with multiple entities, phase one of the irrigation ponds project, and the Sand Hollow aquifer study by the Utah State Division of Water Rights. A general report on the water system and new business will also be heard.
- Report on irrigation expansion agreement with Hurricane Canal Company, WCWCD, Nature Conservancy District, and Hurricane City
- Discussion on irrigation ponds and phase one irrigation expansion project
- Discussion about the Sand Hollow aquifer study conducted by the Utah State Division of Water Rights
- Report on Water System operations
Airport Board
The Hurricane City Airport Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss the status of the AWOS Project bid award and the payback of airport lighting engineering funds to the FAA, including the impact on future federal funding. The board will also consider a recommendation to the City Council for a business license for Jess Ellwanger's Orbital Flight Training operation at the airport. Additionally, they will review minutes from previous meetings and clarify business licensing requirements for airport-based businesses.
- Discussion on status of AWOS Project bid award and FAA funding payback
- Consideration of recommending a business license for Jess Ellwanger, Orbital Flight Training
- Clarification on business licensing requirements for airport-run businesses
- Review of minutes from July 16 and August 20, 2024
- New business and adjournment
Power Board
The Hurricane Power Board will discuss and possibly recommend to the City Council on two power line extensions (Hurricane Cliffs and Strawberry Fields), connection fee updates, and a potential purchase of assets on the Hurricane East Bench from Rocky Mountain Power. They will also receive UAMPS updates and may hold a closed meeting per Utah Code.
- Discussion and possible recommendation on power line extension for Hurricane Cliffs – Todd Getz
- Discussion and possible recommendation on power line extension for Strawberry Fields – Kyson Spendlove
- Connection fees discussion and possible recommendation for update – Mike Ramirez
- Consideration of possible recommendation to purchase assets on the Hurricane East Bench from Rocky Mountain Power – Scott Hughes
- UAMPS updates – Scott Hughes
Water Board
The Hurricane City Water Board will meet to receive reports on the city's water system and an irrigation expansion project. The board will also discuss progress on test wells and a recent public open house regarding pressurized irrigation services.
- Irrigation expansion project report
- Progress report on Gould's Wash and Sky Ranch test wells
- Report on public open house for new pressurized irrigation service area
- Water system report
Airport Board
The Hurricane City Airport Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss airport runway sweeping, follow up on funding opportunities from the recently passed FAA Reauthorization Bill, receive monthly project status updates, and discuss weed clearing on the south end of the airport. The meeting will also include review of prior minutes and new business.
- Discussion regarding airport runways and sweeping
- Follow up on funding opportunities through the recently passed FAA Reauthorization Bill
- Monthly Airport Project Status Updates for July 2024
- Discussion regarding weed clearing on the south end of the airport
Power Board
The Power Board is meeting to discuss several power line extension requests and provide possible recommendations to the City Council. The board will also review power cost adjustments and pre-qualified contractors.
- Power line extension request for Copper Sky Estates
- Power line extension request for Sand Hollow Mesa Neighborhood 6
- Power line extension request for Balance of Nature Phase 2B and Phase 3
- Power line extension request for Hurricane Paradise
- Power line extension request for Bramall Ridge
Water Board
The Water Board will discuss progress and bid results for Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the irrigation expansion project. The board will also report on a recommendation to the City Council regarding a WCWCD excess water surcharge fee.
- Bid results for Phase 1 irrigation expansion project
- Bid results for Phase 2 irrigation expansion project
- Recommendation to City Council regarding WCWCD excess water surcharge fee
- Progress report on Gould's Wash and Sky Ranch test wells
- Discussion on secondary irrigation connections in the Walmart area
Airport Board
The Hurricane City Airport Advisory Board will consider and possibly recommend to the City Council three private hangar lease agreements: for EDUBYAS LLC (pad 9S 1E), The Ray and Cynthia Schureman Family Trust (pad 7S 1E), and Richard E. Cutts (pad 3S). The board will also discuss funding opportunities from the recently passed FAA Reauthorization Bill and receive a report from the Sand Hollow Aviation Association.
- Consideration of private hangar lease for EDUBYAS LLC for pad 9S 1E
- Consideration of private hangar lease for The Ray and Cynthia Schureman Family Trust for pad 7S 1E
- Consideration of private hangar lease for Richard E. Cutts for pad 3S
- Discussion of funding opportunities through the FAA Reauthorization Bill
- Sand Hollow Aviation Association Report
Power Board
The Hurricane Power Board will meet to review staff reports and discuss utility-related business. Topics include updates on PacifiCorp transmission rates and potential recommendations regarding connection costs. The board will also address power cost adjustments and pre-qualified contractors.
- Discussion concerning Pre-Qualified Contractors
- Discussion about Power Cost Adjustments
- Update about PacifiCorp Transmission Rate
- Discussion and possible recommendation concerning connection costs
- UAMPS Updates
Water Board
The scheduled meeting for the Hurricane City Water Board on June 25, 2024, has been canceled. No agenda items were provided for this session.
Airport Board
The General Dick Stout Field Airport Advisory Board meeting scheduled for June 18, 2024, was canceled. There were no items listed for discussion.
Power Board
The Hurricane Power Board is meeting to review staff reports and utility operations. The agenda includes discussions on power cost adjustments, outages, and requirements for pre-qualified contractors.
- Discussion about Power Cost Adjustments
- Update regarding outages and reliability
- Update on requirements for Pre-Qualified Contractors
- UAMPS updates
Airport Board
The Hurricane City Airport Advisory Board is meeting to review past minutes, consider recommending a hangar pad lease assignment from Richard L. Frost to Ray Schureman, and hear a report from the Sand Hollow Aviation Association. The board's role is advisory, with any recommendation on the lease going to the City Council.
- Consideration of Richard L. Frost lease assignment to Ray Schureman for hangar pad at 5 South, Hurricane Airport
- Review of minutes from February 20 and April 16, 2024 meetings
- Sand Hollow Aviation Association report by Steve Lemmon
- Meeting held at City Hall Council Chambers, 147 N 870 W, Hurricane, UT
Power Board
The Hurricane Power Board is holding a regular meeting to approve April minutes, hear staff reports, and discuss several operational items. New business includes an update on the Southwest Utah Technical Task Force, requirements for pre-qualified contractors, a possible line extension recommendation, and UAMPS updates. The board may also enter a closed meeting as permitted by Utah Code Section 52-4-205.
- Discussion about requirements for Pre-Qualified Contractors
- Discussion and possible recommendation about a line extension
- Southwest Utah Technical Task Force Update
- UAMPS Updates
- Closed Meeting pursuant to Utah Code Section 52-4-205
Water Board
The Hurricane City Water Board is holding a regular meeting to discuss water system operations. Agenda items include an irrigation expansion progress report, the WCWCD annual water rate increase, the 2024-2025 water budget, and progress on the Gould's Wash Well. The board will also approve minutes from the March 26, 2024 meeting.
- Irrigation expansion progress report by Mac Hall
- Discussion on WCWCD annual water rate increase by Ken Richins
- Discussion and overview of 2024-2025 water budget by Ken Richins
- Progress report on Gould's Wash Well by Ken Richins
- Water system report by Kory Wright
Airport Board
The Hurricane City Airport Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly recommend amending the hangar lease template to extend the build time from 2 to 4 years. They will also review the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), discuss tumbleweed mitigation, and receive an FAA administrative update and grant application discussion.
- Discussion and possible recommendation to amend hangar lease template: extend build time from 2 to 4 years
- Review and update new members on current Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
- Discussion on tumbleweed mitigation
- FAA administrative update and grant application discussion
Power Board
The Hurricane Power Board will hold a regular meeting on April 3, 2024, at 3:00 PM in the Power Department Meeting Room at 526 W 600 N. The board will discuss and possibly recommend changes to residential and commercial impact fee schedules, a resolution authorizing a tax certificate for UAMPS' Firm Power Supply Project, and moving infrastructure at 952 W 325 S. Staff will provide updates on capacity, the Three Falls Substation, and other operational matters. The meeting may also go into a closed session as permitted by state law.
- Discussion and possible recommendation for changes to Residential and Commercial Impact Fee Schedules
- Discussion and possible recommendation of a Resolution Authorizing a Tax Certificate and Agreement for UAMPS' Firm Power Supply Project
- Discussion and possible recommendation concerning moving infrastructure at 952 W 325 S
- Capacity Update and Three Falls Substation Update
- Closed Meeting pursuant to Utah Code Section 52-4-205, upon request
Water Board
The Hurricane City Water Board is holding a regular meeting to hear reports on several water infrastructure projects, including an irrigation expansion, a loan-funded irrigation efficiency project, and new wells and a water tank. The board will also receive updates on the irrigation meter project, a failing HDPE pipe, and the overall water system. The meeting is for discussion and reports, with no formal votes listed on the agenda.
- Irrigation expansion progress report by Mac Hall
- Report on Board of Water Resources loan for Irrigation Efficiency Project, Gould's Wash Well, Sky Ranch Water Tank, and Sky Ranch Well
- Report on irrigation meter project
- Report on HDPE failing pipe
- Approval of minutes from January 30, 2024 meeting
Airport Board
The Hurricane Airport Board's regular meeting scheduled for March 19, 2024, has been canceled. The agenda states only "Meeting Cancelled" with no items for discussion or decision.
- Meeting canceled
- Scheduled for March 19, 2024, 9:00 AM
- Location: City Hall Council Chambers, 147 N 870 W, Hurricane, UT
Water Board
The Hurricane Water Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at 6:00 PM has been canceled. The agenda contains no items for discussion or decision.
- Meeting canceled
Airport Board
The Hurricane Airport Board is meeting to review past minutes and consider recommending new leases for two hangar pads to the City Council. They will also discuss a Federal Aviation Administration grant application for the Hurricane Municipal Airport and receive a report from the Sand Hollow Aviation Association.
- Consideration of new lease for hangar pad 12S 1E
- Consideration of new lease for hangar pad 2N 2E
- Discussion of FAA grant application for 1L8-Hurricane Municipal Airport
- Report from Sand Hollow Aviation Association
Appeals Board
The Hurricane City Appeals Board is meeting to consider and possibly approve a single variance request. The request seeks to reduce the front setback requirement for property H-L-7-5 at 1049 S 180 W. No other substantive items are on the agenda.
- Variance request to reduce front setback for property H-L-7-5, 1049 S 180 W
Water Board
The Hurricane Water Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, hear progress reports on irrigation expansion and water efficiency standards, and discuss a potential state loan for upcoming projects including an irrigation efficiency project, Gould's wash well, Sky Ranch water tank, and Sky Ranch well. The board will also discuss the WCWCD 20-year plan and receive a report on the water system.
- Discussion on board of water resources loan for irrigation efficiency project, Gould's wash well, Sky Ranch water tank, and Sky Ranch well
- Irrigation expansion progress report by Mac Hall
- Report on WCWCD water/landscaping efficiency standard by Dayton Hall
- Discussion on water and WCWCD 20-year plan by Ken Richins
- Approval of minutes from November 28, 2023
Appeals Board
The Hurricane City Appeals Board met to consider a building permit application. The request involves enlarging an existing nonconforming structure.
- Possible approval of a building permit for an enlargement of a nonconforming structure at 2520 W 100 S