Emery County public meetings in 2025
104 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Emery County Commission
The Emery County Commission met on December 16, 2025, to adopt a specific ordinance. The commission approved Ordinance 2025-12-16A by a unanimous vote.
- Adoption of Ordinance 2025-12-16A
Emery County Commission
The Emery County Commission will discuss and vote on the 2026 budget, which includes a 3% cost-of-living adjustment for employees, and consider ordinances for two solar projects. The meeting will also cover contracts for a landfill fence and a public hearing on budget amendments.
- Approval of 2026 Emery County Budget with 3% COLA
- Ordinance for Green River I Solar Project Area Plan
- Ordinance for Green River II Solar Project Area Plan
- Contract with Winn Construction for Landfill Green Waste Fence
- Public hearing on FY 2025 and FY 2026 budget amendments
Emery County Commission
The Emery County Commission held a regularly scheduled meeting on December 16, 2025, where it adopted Ordinance 2025-12-16B by unanimous vote. The ordinance is available for review at the Emery County Clerk/Auditor's Office during business hours.
Emery County Community Reinvestment Agency
The Emery County Community Reinvestment Agency will hold public hearings to discuss amending the FY 2025 budget and proposing the FY 2026 budget. The board will also consider several resolutions and requests related to the Green River and Hornshadow solar projects.
- Public hearings on the FY 2025 amended budget and proposed FY 2026 budget
- Boundary adjustments for Green River I Solar and Green River II Solar project areas
- Request for Estoppel Certificate from Green River Energy Center, LLC
- Local Hiring Incentive request for an additional 5% of Tax Increment starting January 1, 2026
- Designation of an additional Survey Area for the Hornshadow Solar CRA project
Emery County Community Reinvestment Agency
The Emery County Community Reinvestment Agency will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed 2026 budget and an amendment to the 2025 budget. The tentative 2026 budget is available for public inspection at the Emery County Commission Office.
- Public hearing on the 2026 budget for the Emery County Community Reinvestment Agency
- Amendment to the 2025 budget for the Emery County Community Reinvestment Agency
- Tentative 2026 budget available for public inspection at the Emery County Commission Office, 75 East Main Street, Castle Dale
Local Building Authority of Emery County
The December 16, 2025 meeting of the Local Building Authority of Emery County has been cancelled. No agenda items or decisions are available.
Emery County Library Board
The Emery County Library Board will meet on December 11, 2025, to discuss and potentially approve several key items, including the 2026-2029 Strategic Plan, the 2026 Budget Proposal, and a memorandum of agreement to join the Beehive Consortium for OverDrive service. The board will also consider removing late fines for books and audiobooks, ratify a grant project, and accept a memorial bench donation.
- Ratification of Memorandum of Agreement with Utah State Library Division for Beehive Consortium OverDrive service (2026)
- Ratification of 2026 LSTA Grant Project 'Let's Make This Party Legendary: Expanding Em. Co. Libraries' Library of Things
- Ratification of Memorial Bench Donation honoring Joy McFarlane at Cleveland Branch Library
- Discussion/Approval/Denial of Recommendation to Remove Fines for Late Books, Audiobooks, and Materials
- Discussion/Approval/Denial of Emery County Library System 2026-2029 Strategic Plan and Revised 2026 Budget Proposal
Emery County Planning and Zoning Commission
The Emery County Planning and Zoning Commission will meet December 10, 2025, to discuss and vote on a conditional use permit for a battery energy storage system proposed by DESRI Renewables, review the General Plan, and approve the 2026 meeting schedule. The meeting will also include approval of November 12, 2025 minutes and any other business before adjourning.
- Conditional use permit application for DESRI Renewables' proposed Battery Energy Storage System
- Discussion and potential approval of the Emery County General Plan
- Approval of the 2026 Emery County Planning Commission meeting schedule
- Approval of November 12, 2025 meeting minutes
Emery County Travel Bureau
The Emery County Travel Bureau's December 9, 2025 meeting has been canceled. No meeting will be held this month. The next meeting is scheduled for January 13, 2026.
- Meeting canceled; no business conducted
Emery County Travel Bureau
The Emery County Travel Bureau has canceled its December 2025 Trails Committee meeting. No decisions or discussions will occur; the next meeting is scheduled for January 6, 2026.
Emery County Public Lands Council
The Emery County Public Lands Council will convene at the Emery County Courthouse to approve minutes from the November 4, 2025 meeting and adopt the 2026 board meeting schedule. The meeting includes agency reports from state and federal land management entities and an open forum for council members and concerned citizens.
Emery County Nursing Home Board
The Emery County Nursing Home Board will meet to discuss the use of the Capital Reserve. This is a procedural discussion with no formal decisions listed on the agenda.
Emery County Museum Board
The Emery County Museum Board will meet to discuss maintenance, visitation, upcoming events, marketing, and collections. This is a routine meeting with no formal decisions listed on the agenda.
Emery County Commission
The Emery County Commission will hold a recount audit of the voting equipment used in the General Election on November 20, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. in the Clerk/Auditor’s Office of the Emery County Courthouse. This is a procedural meeting with no new decisions or ordinances scheduled.
Huntington 69V Municipal Airport Advisory Board
The Huntington 69V Municipal Airport Advisory Board will meet to discuss operational issues including snow removal schedules, runway lighting responsibilities, fuel fee policies, and hangar planning. The board will also review airport computer access and property boundary maps.
- Discussion on snow removal schedule, responsibility, and NOTAMs posting
- Review of runway lighting (taxi, runway lights) timelines and responsibilities
- Hangar planning: finalizing hangar location map and fee structure (local vs non-local, rented vs self-occupied)
Emery County Commission
The Emery County Commission will meet to discuss and vote on several items, including bids for landfill trailer remodel and green waste fence installation, patronage checks from Emery Telcom, and resolutions related to tax exemptions and PILT funds. The meeting will also feature presentations on safety, recognition of state champions, and discussions on drone shows, library expansions, and airport insurance renewals.
- Open and accept bids for landfill trailer remodel at Emery County Landfill
- Open and accept bids for landfill green waste area fence installation at Emery County Landfill
- Ratify removal of $1,646.81 tax amount from parcel #01-0187-0016
- Discuss/Approve/Deny 2026 LSTA Grant Project for Emery County Libraries
- Discuss/Approve/Deny Huntington Airport Insurance Renewal (3-year fixed premium) from 11-29-25 to 11-29-28
Emery County Commission
The Emery County Commission will conduct a public audit of the voting equipment used in the 2025 General Election. The meeting is scheduled for November 13, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. in the Clerk/Auditor's Office at the Emery County Courthouse, 75 E Main Street, Castle Dale, UT.
- Audit of voting equipment used in General Election
- Meeting at 9:00 a.m. in Clerk/Auditor's Office, 75 E Main Street, Castle Dale, UT
Emery County Commission
The Emery County Commission will hold a budget work meeting on November 13, 2025, at 10:00 AM in Castle Dale to review the 2026 budget. This is a procedural meeting with no decisions or ordinances scheduled.
Emery County Travel Bureau
The Emery County Travel Bureau will meet to discuss tourism reports and administrative items. The board is scheduled to ratify a memorandum of understanding regarding TRT funds for the Ferron City Agriculture Center rebuild.
- Ratification of MOU between Emery County and Ferron City for Ferron City Agriculture Center rebuild TRT funds
- Approval of October 2025 minutes
- Selection of November Volunteer of the Month
- Reports on marketing, museums, state parks, trails, grants, and financials
Emery County Planning and Zoning Commission
The Emery County Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to discuss and potentially approve October meeting minutes, review 'COP Coal Development' properties in Trail Canyon, and hold a public hearing on Emery County's General Plan. The meeting will also include general discussion and adjournment.
- PUBLIC HEARING on Emery County's General Plan
- Review of 'COP Coal Development' properties in Trail Canyon
- Discuss/Approve/Deny October 8th, 2025 Meeting Minutes
Emery County Planning and Zoning Commission
The Emery County Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to consider recommending updates to the General Plan. The changes include adding resource management topics and integrating the Economic Development Plan by reference. The meeting will be held at the county building on November 12, 2025.
- Public hearing on General Plan updates
- Consideration of resource management policies
- Recommendation to County Commission
- Meeting at 75 East Main, Castle Dale
- Public comments accepted via email
Emery County Economic Development board
The Emery County Economic Development Board meeting scheduled for November 12, 2025, has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions were held as the meeting did not take place.
Emery County Travel Bureau
The Emery County Travel Bureau’s Trails Committee will convene on November 4, 2025, to discuss committee projects, review reports from BLM, Forest Service, state agencies, and the commission, and approve the October 2025 meeting minutes. The meeting is open to the public in person at the Emery County Administrative Building and via Zoom.
- Approval of October 2025 meeting minutes
- Discussion of projects/events/concerns
- Review of reports from BLM, Forest Service, state agencies, commission, and Travel Bureau/Public Lands
Emery County Commission
The Emery County Commission is posting a notice for the General Election on November 4, 2025. The notice provides instructions for military and overseas voters to submit federal write-in absentee ballots to the Clerk/Auditor's office.
- Notice of General Election for municipal offices
- Instructions for military/overseas voters to submit federal write-in ballots
- Submission deadline to Clerk/Auditor's office by email or mail
- Notice of special accommodations for individuals with disabilities
- Meeting location at 75 E Main Street, Castle Dale, UT
Emery County Public Lands Council
The Emery County Public Lands Council will hold a meeting on November 4, 2025, at the Emery County Courthouse in Castle Dale. The agenda includes a welcome, approval of previous minutes, a tourism report, and a discussion of the Emery County General Plan. Agency reports from state and federal land management entities will also be presented.
- Approval of minutes from Oct 7, 2025 meeting
- Traffix Report by AnnDee Mead, EC Tourism Director
- Discussion of Emery County General Plan
Emery County Commission
The Emery County Commission will hold a budget work meeting to review department budgets without taking formal action. Four county departments will be discussed: Senior Citizens, Treasurer/Recorder, Maintenance, and Library. No decisions are listed on the agenda.
Emery County Commission
The Emery County Commission is holding a work meeting to discuss budgets for several county departments and services. No decisions are listed as finalized in the agenda.
- Budget discussion for Travel, Museum, and Archives
- Budget discussion for Public Lands
- Budget discussion for Personnel
- Budget discussion for IT
- Budget discussion for Aquatic Center and Weed & Mosquito
Emery County Nursing Home Board
The Emery County Nursing Home Board will meet to discuss the financial and operational status of San Rafael Health and Rehabilitation. The board will review the Capital Reserve Fund and address minimum staffing and UPL.
- Discussion and review of Capital Reserve Fund
- Review of minimum staffing and UPL
- Financial and operations reports from Traditions CFO and CEO
- Administrator's operations and marketing report
- Approval of August 27, 2025 meeting minutes
Emery County Commission
The Emery County Commission is holding budget work meetings to discuss various county departments, including Road/Landfill, Treasurer/Recorder, and Sheriff. The agenda is primarily procedural, focusing on budget discussions.
- Budget discussions for Road/Landfill
- Review of Treasurer/Recorder department
- Sheriff department budget
Emery County Commission
The Emery County Commission will meet on October 21, 2025, at Green River City Hall to discuss and potentially decide on the 2026 tentative budget for Emery County and Castle Valley Special Service District. The meeting will also include presentations on safety initiatives, homeless encampment enforcement, and ordinance changes, along with routine approvals.
- Discuss/Approve/Deny 2026 tentative budget for Emery County
- Discuss/Approve/Deny selling advertising space for banners in the Emery County Aquatic Center
- Discuss/Approve/Deny advertising a Request for Proposals/Bids for the landfill office remodel project
- Discuss/Approve/Deny advertising a Request for Proposals/Bids for a fence around the landfill burn pile
- Discuss/Approve/Deny Ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 1-13-2020 and separating the offices of Emery County Treasurer and Recorder
Emery County Commission
The Emery County Commission will hold a town hall meeting to talk with the citizens of Emery County. The meeting is scheduled for October 21, 2025, at the Green River Senior Citizens Center.
- Town hall meeting at 355 E. 175 S. Green River, Utah
Emery County Commission
The Emery County Commission will host a town hall meeting for residents in Green River. The meeting is open to the public and includes an option for virtual attendance via Zoom.
Emery County Commission
The Emery County Commission will hold a public demonstration and testing of election ballot-counting equipment at 9:00 a.m. on October 14, 2025, at the Emery County Courthouse in Castle Dale. The purpose is to certify the accuracy and logic of the machines ahead of the General Election on November 4, 2025.
Huntington 69V Municipal Airport Advisory Board
The Huntington 69V Municipal Airport Advisory Board is meeting to discuss the 2025 budget and airport maintenance issues. The board will also address leadership appointments and the airport groundskeeper contract.
- Discussion of 2025 budget
- Review of airport groundskeeper contract and RFP edits
- Maintenance items: fuel farm water testing, Mogas tank rehab, brush clearing, and airport sign
- Discussion regarding cabins for backcountry pilots and funding agreements
- Appointment of Board Chairman, Vice Chairman, and secretary
Emery County Travel Bureau
The Emery County Travel Bureau board meets to discuss and vote on the proposed 2026 budget and a potential agreement with PlacerAI. Members will also review September 2025 meeting minutes, recognize an October volunteer, and hear reports from staff divisions including event coordination, marketing, and grants.
- Approve or deny September 2025 meeting minutes
- Discuss and vote on PlacerAI agreement
- Discuss and vote on Proposed Budget 2026
- Recognize October Volunteer of the Month
- Review reports from Event Coordinator, Marketing, Museums, State Parks, Trails, Grants, Financials, and Board Member
Emery County Planning and Zoning Commission
The Emery County Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to discuss the Phelps Minor Subdivision and a General Plan update. The commission will also review meeting minutes from September 10, 2025.
- Discuss/Approve/Deny: Phelps Minor Subdivision
- Discussion: General Plan update
- Discuss/Approve/Deny: September 10th, 2025 Meeting Minutes
Emery County Travel Bureau
The Emery County Travel Bureau Trails Committee is meeting to discuss trail projects for October and November. The agenda includes a presentation on the Swell Retreat Mountain Bike Trail and reports from various agencies.
- Presentation and discussion regarding the Swell Retreat Mountain Bike Trail
- Discussion of trail projects for October and November
- Reports from BLM, Forest Service, State Agencies, Commission, and Travel Bureau and Public Lands
Emery County Public Lands Council
The Emery County Public Lands Council will hold a meeting on October 7, 2025, at the Emery County Courthouse to review agency reports, discuss the Emery County General Plan, and hear public comments. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and updates from state and federal land agencies.
Emery County Commission
The Emery County Commission will meet on October 7, 2025, at the Emery County Administration Building in Castle Dale. The agenda includes routine approvals, personnel actions, and several contracts and policy discussions. No major decisions are pre-approved via the consent agenda.
- Approval of check edits list, requisitions, and dispositions
- Approval of September 16, 2025 Commission Meeting Minutes
- Open and accept bids for County owned Parcel #01-151E-0024
- Discuss/Approve/Deny annual Wheeler backhoe loader rental agreement
- Discuss/Approve/Deny contract between Emery County and Bureau of Land Management for law enforcement services on BLM land
Emery County Commission
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss, approve, or deny 2025 BOE adjustments.
- Discussion and potential action on 2025 BOE Adjustments
Emery County Library Board
The Emery County Library Board will meet to approve minutes from the June 12, 2025 meeting, review maintenance and information systems reports, and discuss or act on the 2026 budget proposal and strategic plan. The meeting is procedural with no major decisions listed as decided.
- Approval of June 12, 2025 Library Board Meeting Minutes
- Ratification of Acceptance of 2025 Library Technology Grant
- Ratification of Contract between T-Mobile and Emery County Library System
- Discuss/Approve/Deny 2026 Budget Proposal
- Discuss Strategic Plan
Emery County Commission
The Emery County Board of Equalization will meet to review and deliberate on 2025 BOE applications. This process allows the board to evaluate requests related to property tax valuations.
- Review and deliberation of 2025 BOE applications
Emery County Commission
The Emery County Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a conditional use permit for the PacifiCorp Planned Clawson 1 Solar Power Generation and Battery Energy Storage System. The body will also review various grant applications, tax abatements, and opioid settlement documents.
- Public hearing and Level III Conditional Use Permit application for PacifiCorp's Clawson 1 Solar and Battery project
- Proposed allocation of $42,000 in solar revenue funds to North Emery Water Users SSD for flood recovery
- Discussion on decreasing the salary of the Emery County Commissioners
- Proposed funding commitment from Emery County Travel to Ferron City for the Livestock Event Center rebuild
- Review of veteran, blind, homeowner, and low-income tax abatements
Emery County Commission
The Emery County Commission will hold a public hearing to receive comment on PacifiCorp’s planned Clawson 1 Solar Power Generation and Battery Energy Storage System, located 4 miles south of Castle Dale. The meeting takes place at 3:30 p.m. on September 16, 2025, in the Commission Chambers of the Emery County Administration Building at 75 E. Main Street, Castle Dale, Utah.
- Public hearing on PacifiCorp Clawson 1 Solar Power Generation and Battery Energy Storage System
- Project located 4 miles south of Castle Dale, Utah
- Meeting at 3:30 p.m. in Commission Chambers, 75 E. Main Street, Castle Dale
Emery County Planning and Zoning Commission
The Emery County Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to discuss and vote on approving or denying three minor subdivisions and the minutes from the August 13, 2025 meeting. The meeting will also include a discussion on motions and a general plan update.
- Approve/deny Lefler Minor Subdivision
- Approve/deny Phelps Minor Subdivision
- Approve/deny Evelyn Allred Minor Subdivision
- Approve/deny August 13, 2025 meeting minutes
- Discuss General Plan update
Emery County Travel Bureau
The Emery County Travel Bureau will meet to discuss the 2026 budget and various tourism projects. The board will vote on funding agreements and signage projects, and review resident and visitor sentiment surveys.
- Ferron City Livestock Event Center Funding and Cooperative Agreement
- Goblin Valley Signage and Visitor Information Project
- Budget 2026
- Vision and Mission Statement
- BLM Land through RPP Act for potential Tourism Assets
Emery County Economic Development board
The Emery County Economic Development Board will meet to discuss the RCOG Grant and review GOEO and EDCUtah. The board will also vote on the meeting minutes from July 8, 2025.
- Vote on July 8, 2025 meeting minutes
- Discussion regarding GOEO and EDCUtah
- Vote to approve or deny RCOG Grant
Emery County Community Reinvestment Agency
The Emery County Community Reinvestment Agency will meet to discuss the 2026 proposed budget and affordable housing plans. The board will also review reports and tax increment disbursements related to solar projects.
- Review of annual GOEO reports for Castle Solar and Hunter Solar
- Disbursement of CRA Tax Increment (Personal Property) for Castle Solar CRA and Hornshadow Solar CRA
- Discussion of 2026 Proposed Budget
- Discussion of potential developments for affordable housing
- Review of CRA Affordable Housing Fund Balance and Housing Plan
Emery County Public Lands Council
The Emery County Public Lands Council will convene at the Emery County Courthouse to receive agency reports from state and federal land management bodies and discuss public land issues. The meeting includes updates on a wild horse gather and the Robbers Roost Project, along with routine approval of past minutes.
- Approval of minutes from July 1, 2025, and August field trip update
- BLM report on the wild horse gather
- Bret Stewart’s report on the Robbers Roost Project
Local Building Authority of Emery County
The Local Building Authority of Emery County will meet to approve bills and review project requests. The board will consider final change orders for the Huntington Senior Center and a project request from the Emery County Library Board.
- Ratification of final change orders on the Huntington Senior Center Project
- Discussion and possible approval of Emery County Library Board LBA Project request
- Approval of bills to be paid through the Local Building Authority
- Approval of June 2025 meeting minutes
Emery County Travel Bureau
The Trails Committee will meet to approve August 2025 minutes and discuss projects, events, and concerns. The committee will also review reports from various agencies including the BLM and Forest Service.
- Approval of August 2025 minutes
- Discussion of projects, events, and concerns
- Reports from BLM, Forest Service, State Agencies, Commission, and Travel Bureau and Public Lands
Emery County Nursing Home Board
The Emery County Nursing Home Board will hold a meeting on August 27, 2025, to discuss the facility’s capital reserve fund, bank transfers, and receive financial and operations reports from leadership. The board will also review minutes from the June 18, 2025 meeting and adjourn without a formal vote on substantive items.
- Review of Capital Reserve Fund
- Capital Reserve Bank Transfer Updates
- Financial and Operations Reports by Traditions CFO and CEO
- Administrator’s Operations and Marketing Report
- Director of Nursing’s and Medical Director’s Reports
Emery County Museum Board
The Emery County Museum Board will hold its quarterly meeting at 5:00 PM on August 26, 2025, at 70 North 100 East, Castle Dale, UT. The agenda includes a float for the Halloween Parade, the Museums for All Program, and the scheduled quarterly board meeting. No substantive decisions are listed in the provided agenda.
Emery County Planning and Zoning Commission
The Emery County Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to discuss several land use applications and property matters. Key items include a conditional use permit for a power project and a general plan update.
- CUP application for Pacificorp's Clawson 1 solar power generation and battery energy storage system
- Major Subdivision Development Details
- Violation concerns regarding Hilliard, Johnson, and Christensen properties
- Sale of County owned property
- General Plan update
Emery County Public Lands Council
The Emery County Public Lands Council is conducting a field trip on August 5, 2025. The group will meet in Huntington to travel up Huntington Canyon.
- Field trip to Huntington Canyon
Emery County Travel Bureau
The Trails Committee will meet to approve July 2025 minutes and discuss projects, events, and concerns. The committee will review reports from various agencies including the BLM and Forest Service.
- Approval of July 2025 minutes
- Reports from BLM
- Reports from Forest Service
- Reports from State Agencies
- Reports from Travel Bureau and Public Lands
Emery County Economic Development board
The Emery County Economic Development board is meeting to discuss and vote on several grant-related items. The board will consider funding for economic development projects and the Business Improvement Grant program.
- Signing the Attestation Letter for 2025 RCG Funds
- FY2025 Rural County Grant for Emery County Economic Development Projects
- Additional funds for the 2025 Business Improvement Grant program
- FY2026 Rural County Grant
- Discussion for an RCOG application
Emery County Travel Bureau
The Emery County Travel Bureau will meet to discuss marketing assets and the board's mission statement. The board will also consider the renewal of Decker Technology.
- Decision on Decker Technology Renewal
- Review of Marketing Asset RFQ submissions
- Discussion of Future Marketing Plan Mission Statement
- Presentation on Ethan Winter Memorial Soccer Tournament
- Selection of July Volunteer of the Month
Emery County Public Lands Council
The Emery County Public Lands Council will meet to receive reports from various state and federal agencies. The body will also discuss the 2025 field trip and visitor numbers for the Swell.
- Approval of June 3, 2025 minutes
- Discussion of Field Trip 2025
- Reporting on the amount of visitors on the Swell
- Agency reports from BLM, DOGM, DWR, TLA, and other state departments
Emery County Travel Bureau
The Trails Committee will meet to approve June 2025 minutes and discuss projects, events, and concerns. The committee will review reports from various agencies including the BLM, Forest Service, and State Agencies.
- Approval of June 2025 minutes
- Discussion of projects, events, and concerns
- Reports from BLM, Forest Service, and State Agencies
- Reports from the Commission, Travel Bureau, and Public Lands
Emery County Planning and Zoning Commission
The Emery County Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to discuss several land use items and property concerns. The body will consider recommendations for the County Commission and review the General Plan.
- Changes in CUP response letter for Hunter Solar Battery Storage
- Swell Camp
- Recommendation on Ainsworths/Brothersons to the Emery County Commission
- Violation concerns with Hillard and Johnson properties
- General Plan
Emery County Nursing Home Board
The Emery County Nursing Home Board will meet to review financial and operational reports. The board is scheduled to discuss capital reserves, staffing levels, and impacts from Medicaid and Medicare.
- Discussion and Review of Capital Reserve Fund
- Medicare Revalidation Issues
- Medicaid Cuts
- Minimum Staffing
- Financial and Operations reports from Traditions CFO and CEO
Emery County Council of Governments
The Emery County Council of Governments will meet to discuss, approve, or deny the Blue Print Program. The discussion will cover economic data, SWOT analysis, and initial assessment takeaways for strategic planning.
- Discussion and potential vote on the Blue Print Program
Emery County Library Board
The Emery County Library Board will meet to discuss and potentially vote on the library's Internet and Online Access Policy. The board will also consider recommendations for open board seats to be sent to the Emery County Commission.
- Vote on Emery County Library's Internet and Online Access Policy
- Recommendations to Emery County Commission on open board seats
- Discussion of the Strategic Plan
- Maintenance Report from Kyle Scow
- Information Systems Report from Jeff Guymon
Emery County Planning and Zoning Commission
The Emery County Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to discuss several conditional use permits and property violations. The body will also consider a recommendation for the Ainsworth/Brotherson project to the County Commission.
- Conditional Use Permit (CUP) approval for Derek Beagley
- CUP response letter changes for Hunter Solar Battery Storage
- Review of Swell Camp
- Recommendation on Ainsworth/Brotherson project
- Violation concerns regarding Hillard and Johnson properties
Emery County Travel Bureau
The Travel Board will meet to decide on several grant applications and tourism initiatives. The board will also discuss a new TRT collection resolution and updates to the Event Center.
- Co-op Marketing Grant Application
- OHV-R Grant Application
- New TRT Collection Resolution
- Emery Town Visitor Information Sign
- Tourism Business Development Workshop: Agritourism & Astrotourism
Emery County Public Lands Council
This notice for the June 3, 2025, meeting of the Emery County Public Lands Council has been cancelled.
Emery County Public Lands Council
The council will meet to receive a report on wild horses and burros and hear updates from various state and federal land agencies. The meeting includes time for comments from the commission, council members, and concerned citizens.
- Report on Wild Horses & Burros from Kyle Beagley & Mike Twedle
- Field Trip 2025 discussion
- Agency reports from BLM, Trust Lands Administration, and Manti-LaSal National Forest
- Approval of May 6, 2025 minutes
Emery County Travel Bureau
The Trails Committee will meet to approve May 2025 minutes and discuss projects, events, and concerns. The body will review reports from the BLM, Forest Service, state agencies, the Commission, and the Travel Bureau and Public Lands.
- Approval of May 2025 minutes
- Reports from BLM and Forest Service
- Reports from state agencies
- Reports from the Commission
- Reports from Travel Bureau and Public Lands
Local Building Authority of Emery County
The Local Building Authority of Emery County will meet to review project updates and financial obligations. The board will specifically address change orders for the Huntington Senior Center Project.
- Ratification of change orders 11, 12, and 13 on the Huntington Senior Center Project
- Approval of bills to be paid through the Local Building Authority
- Review of March 4, 2024 meeting minutes
Emery County Museum Board
The Emery County Museum Board will meet to discuss the Museums for All Program. The board will also discuss upcoming events.
- Discussion of Museums for All Program
- Discussion of upcoming events
Emery County Planning and Zoning Commission
The Emery County Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss and vote on a recommendation regarding the Ainsworth/Brotherson matter to forward to the County Commission, along with two minor subdivision requests (Michael Madsen and J&R). The meeting also includes approval of April meeting minutes, enforcement of ordinances, and a general plan discussion.
- Discuss/Approve/Deny: Michael Madsen Minor Subdivision
- Discuss/Approve/Deny: J&R Minor Subdivision
- Presentation and recommendation on Ainsworth/Brotherson to the Emery County Commission
- Discuss/Approve/Deny: Enforcing Ordinances
- Discuss/Approve/Deny: General Plan
Emery County Travel Bureau
The Emery County Travel Bureau will meet on May 13, 2025 to discuss a presentation on new Utah Tourism, Recreation, and Transportation (TRT) legislation, and consider approval of several marketing and production items including a Go Travel marketing proposal, a video/photography RFQ, Eventy renewal, and Green River billboard production costs. The board will also discuss the May Volunteer of the Month and UOT Co-op Grant applications for 2025. Staff reports from event coordinator, marketing, museums, state parks, trails, grants, financials, and board members will be heard.
- Discussion/presentation on UTIA New TRT Legislation by Celina Sinclair
- Discuss/Approve/Deny: Go Travel Marketing
- Discuss/Approve/Deny: Video/Photography RFQ
- Discuss/Approve/Deny: Green River Billboard production costs
- Discussion: UOT Co-op Grant applications 2025
Emery County Council of Governments
The Emery County Council of Governments will meet to discuss the allocation of ARPA funds for city requests and animal control. The board will also consider delegating management to Christine Watkins with SERDA.
- Discussion regarding ARPA Funds available for City request
- Discussion regarding delegation of COG management to Christine Watkins with SERDA
- Discussion regarding Ordinance No. 09-19-17B concerning fencing of farms, subdivisions, or private property
- Discussion regarding Animal Control
- Discussion regarding EMS
Emery County Travel Bureau
The Trails Committee will meet to approve April 2025 minutes and discuss projects, events, and concerns. The body will review reports from several agencies including the BLM and Forest Service.
- Approval of April 2025 minutes
- Reports from BLM
- Reports from Forest Service
- Reports from State Parks
- Reports from Travel Bureau and Public Lands
Emery County Public Lands Council
The Emery County Public Lands Council will meet to review reports from various state and federal land management agencies. The council will also hear comments from commissioners and concerned citizens regarding public land issues.
- Approval of minutes for April 1, 2025
- Reports from Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and Manti-LaSal National Forest (MLNF)
- Reports from Utah Division of Oil, Gas, and Mining (DOGM) and Trust Lands Administration (TLA)
- Reports from Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) and Division of Water Rights (DWRi)
- Reports from Utah State Parks and Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation
Emery County Community Reinvestment Agency
The Emery County Community Reinvestment Agency has posted a notice regarding the execution of an interlocal agreement. The agenda text provides no details about the agreement; those are contained in an attached PDF. This is a procedural notice rather than a meeting with discussion items.
- Notice of execution of an interlocal agreement (details in attached PDF)
Emery County Community Reinvestment Agency
The Emery County Community Reinvestment Agency will discuss and potentially approve several items related to solar energy projects. The board will review project area plans, participation agreements, and tax increment payments.
- Approval of estoppel certificate form for Green River Energy Center LLC
- Payment of 2024 tax increment for Castle Solar Project/Hunter Solar Project CRA
- Second Amended and Restated Project Area Plan for Hornshadow Solar Project, including parcel removal
- Participation Agreement with Hornshadow Solar, LLC
- Discussion of affordable housing funds
Emery County Planning and Zoning Commission
The Emery County Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss and vote on several land-use items at its April 9 meeting. The agenda includes approval of March 12 meeting minutes, two minor subdivision proposals (J&R and Allred Acres), a conditional use permit for Ryan Shurtleff, and a matter involving Biowest and PLPCO. The commission will also address any other business before adjourning.
- Discuss/Approve/Deny J&R Minor Subdivision
- Discuss/Approve/Deny Allred Acres Minor Subdivision
- Discuss/Approve/Deny Conditional Use Permit for Ryan Shurtleff
- Discuss/Approve/Deny Biowest and PLPCO
- Discuss/Approve/Deny March 12, 2025 meeting minutes
Emery County Travel Bureau
The Emery County Travel Bureau will discuss and possibly approve or deny the 2025 Emery County Trails Grant Applications, along with proposed new bylaws. The board will also select a chair and vice chair and introduce an Event Marketing and Media Assistant. Committee reports on events, marketing, museums, state parks, trails, grants, and finances will be presented.
- Discuss/Approve/Deny: 2025 Emery County Trails Grant Applications
- Discussion: New bylaws for the Travel Bureau
- Discuss/Approve/Deny: Selection of Chair and Vice Chair
- Introduction: Event Marketing and Media Assistant
- Discussion: April Volunteer Award
Emery County Economic Development board
The Emery County Economic Opportunity (CEO) Board will meet to discuss and potentially approve the FY2025 Rural County Grant for economic development projects. They will also consider additional funding for the Business Improvement Grant program and repairs to the former Weed and Mosquito building, which serves as a business incubator. Other agenda items include approving previous meeting minutes, changing November's meeting date, and discussing the Industrial Park Master Plan.
- Discuss/Approve/Deny FY2025 Rural County Grant for Emery County Economic Development Projects
- Consideration of additional funds for the Business Improvement Grant program for 2025
- Consideration of funding for repairs to the former Weed and Mosquito building (business incubator) — garage door and plumbing
- Discuss Industrial Park Master Plan
- Discuss/Approve/Deny changing November's meeting date
Emery County Travel Bureau
The Emery County Travel Bureau Trails Committee will meet on April 1, 2025, to approve minutes from March 2025 and discuss projects, events, and concerns. The committee will receive reports from the BLM, Forest Service, State Parks, the County Commission, and the Travel Bureau/Public Lands. The meeting is hybrid, both in person at the Emery County Administrative Building and via Zoom.
- Approval of March 2025 meeting minutes
- Discussion of committee projects, events, and concerns
- Report from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
- Report from the Forest Service
- Report from State Parks, Commission, and Travel Bureau/Public Lands
Emery County Public Lands Council
The Emery County Public Lands Council will meet on April 1, 2025, at 10:00 AM in the Canyon Conference Room of the Emery County Courthouse. The agenda includes approval of the March 4, 2025, minutes and agency reports from state and federal entities. Council members and commissioners may discuss public land items, and concerned citizens are invited to speak. No specific ordinances, contracts, or fee changes are listed.
- Approval of minutes from March 4, 2025
- Agency reports from BLM, Utah State Parks, Manti-LaSal National Forest, and others
- Commission comments on public land items
- Opportunity for concerned citizens with Emery County-related issues
Emery County Library Board
The Emery County Library Board will meet to approve past meeting minutes, elect 2025 board officers, and vote on ratification of the 2025 budget. They will also consider accepting several grants, including a Children and Teen Book Enhancement Mini-Grant and a Libraries Transforming Communities grant. Other discussion items include a Wi-Fi program MOU amendment, a board member appointment, and the library's internet access policy.
- Discuss/Approve/Deny Ratification of 2025 Budget
- Discuss/Approve/Deny Ratification of 2025 Children and Teen Book Enhancement Mini-Grant for five branch libraries
- Discuss/Approve/Deny Ratification of 4th Amendment of MOU for UEN Wi-Fi for Libraries Program (FAIN CPFFN0178)
- Discuss/Approve/Deny Ratification of Acceptance of Libraries Transforming Communities Grant from ALA for Castle Dale Branch Library
- Election of 2025 Board Officers
Emery County Planning and Zoning Commission
The Emery County Planning and Zoning Commission meets to discuss and possibly approve February meeting minutes, a presentation by Jason Merrill, and two minor subdivisions (Mangum Manor and Lyle Christensen). They will also discuss steering committee members for the General Plan and a proposal involving Nicole with PLPCO regarding the Resource Management Plan (RMP) as part of the General Plan.
- Discuss/Approve/Deny: February 12, 2025 meeting minutes
- Presentation by Jason Merrill
- Discuss/Approve/Deny: Minor Subdivision for Mangum Manor Minor Subdivision
- Discuss/Approve/Deny: Minor Subdivision for Lyle Christensen Minor Subdivision
- Discuss/Approve/Deny: Update from Biowest
Emery County Travel Bureau
The Emery County Travel Bureau will meet on March 11, 2025, to discuss and vote on several funding and policy items. Key decisions include potential approval of up to $1,500 for the Campfire Extravaganzia, amendments to the Travel Bureau Bylaws, and sponsorship requests for Joe's Valley Fest and Huntington Heritage Days Rodeo. The board will also review reports on events, marketing, museums, and financials.
- Discuss/Approve/Deny: Campfire Extravaganzia funding up to $1,500 to reimburse business
- Discuss/Approve/Deny: Amending Travel Bureau Bylaws
- Discuss/Approve/Deny: Joe's Valley Fest Event Sponsorship
- Discuss/Approve/Deny: Huntington Heritage Days Rodeo Event Sponsorship
- Discussion: March Volunteer Award
Emery County Public Lands Council
The Emery County Public Lands Council will consider a resolution or bill regarding national monument designations under the Antiquities Act requiring congressional authorization. They will also discuss and possibly vote on solar panel projects on federal land and the completion of a land exchange. Agency reports and public comment periods are scheduled.
- Discuss/Approve/Deny a resolution or bill on national monuments needing congressional authorization
- Discuss/Approve/Deny solar panels on federal land
- Discussion on completion of the Lands Exchange
- Approval of minutes from February 4, 2025
- Agency reports from BLM, USFS, DWR, and others
Emery County Travel Bureau
The Emery County Travel Bureau's Trails Committee will meet on March 4, 2025, to approve February 2025 minutes, introduce new members, and discuss various projects, events, and concerns. Reports will be heard from BLM, Forest Service, State Parks, the County Commission, and the Travel Bureau. No votes on funding or policy changes are scheduled; the meeting is focused on updates and discussion.
- Approval of minutes from February 2025 meeting
- Discussion of projects, events, and concerns by committee members
- Reports from BLM, Forest Service, State Parks, County Commission, and Travel Bureau
- Meeting held in person and via Zoom
Local Building Authority of Emery County
The Local Building Authority of Emery County will meet to discuss administrative appointments and financial approvals. The board is scheduled to review change orders for the Huntington Senior Center Project.
- Ratification of change orders 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 for the Huntington Senior Center Project
- Appointment of Chairman and Vice Chairman
- Approval of bills to be paid through the Local Building Authority
- Approval of December 17, 2024 meeting minutes
Emery County Nursing Home Board
The Emery County Nursing Home Board will meet on February 26, 2025, at 2:00 PM (moved from its usual date due to county events) to discuss the Capital Reserve Fund, survey updates and CMP notice, and minimum staffing requirements. The board will also hear financial and operational reports from Traditions Health Care's CFO/CEO and the facility administrator, and approve minutes from the December 11, 2024, meeting. The meeting will be held in person at 455 West Mill Road, Ferron, and via Zoom.
- Discussion and review of the Capital Reserve Fund
- Survey updates and CMP (Civil Money Penalty) notice
- Minimum staffing update
- Traditions CFO/CEO report on financial and operational status
- Administrator's report covering operations and marketing
Emery County Economic Development board
The Emery County Economic Opportunity Board will meet to consider approving minutes from November 2024, discuss filling an open board position for a mayor or city council member, and review a FY2025 Rural County Grant for economic development projects. No other significant agenda items are listed.
- Discuss/Approve/Deny minutes from November 6, 2024 meeting
- Discuss/Approve/Deny open board position for a mayor or city council person
- Discuss/Approve/Deny FY2025 Rural County Grant for Emery County Economic Development Projects
Emery County Planning and Zoning Commission
The Emery County Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to consider several approvals, including a conditional use permit and new board members. The commission will also discuss Bio-West in relation to the General Plan and the use of PLPCO funds for a BioWest contract.
- Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for Derek Beagley
- Appointment of new board members
- Bio-West and the General Plan
- Use of PLPCO funds for the BioWest contract
- Approval of November 13th, 2024 meeting minutes
Emery County Travel Bureau
The Emery County Travel Bureau will consider and potentially approve two OHV-R grant applications for trail crew and supplies, a memorandum of understanding with Green River City for billboards, and customer service training programs. The board will also receive reports from various coordinators on events, marketing, museums, state parks, trails, grants, and finances.
- Discuss/Approve/Deny: OHV-R Grant Application for Trails Crew
- Discuss/Approve/Deny: OHV-R Grant Application for Trail Crew Supplies and Equipment
- Discuss/Approve/Deny: MOU with Green River City for Billboards
- Discuss/Approve/Deny: Blue Print Customer service training by Brad Anderson
- Discuss/Approve/Deny: Custom Fit Customer Service application
Emery County Public Lands Council
The Emery County Public Lands Council will hear a presentation on the Future Timber Management Plan from the Forest Service, receive agency reports from state and federal land agencies, and discuss public land items. The council will also approve minutes from December 2024 and January 2025 meetings.
- Presentation of Future Timber Management Plan by the Forest Service
- Approval of minutes for December 2024 and January 7, 2025
- Agency reports from Utah State Department of Agriculture, BLM, Manti-LaSal National Forest, and others
- Commission comments on public land items
- Concerned citizens with Emery County-related issues
Emery County Travel Bureau
The Trails Committee will meet to approve January 2025 minutes and discuss projects, events, and concerns. The committee will review reports from several agencies including the BLM, Forest Service, and State Parks.
- Approval of January 2025 minutes
- Reports from BLM, Forest Service, State Parks, Commission, and Travel Bureau and Public Lands
Emery County Museum Board
The Emery County Museum Board will meet on January 28, 2025 to plan monthly activities for the museum for the year. The meeting is from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM at 70 North 100 East, Castle Dale, UT. No specific proposals, contracts, or public hearings are listed.
- Planning of monthly museum activities for the year
Emery County Community Reinvestment Agency
The Emery County Community Reinvestment Agency will hold a public hearing on its FY2024 amended and FY2025 budgets, then discuss and vote on approving them. The board will also discuss affordable housing funds and approve the December 2024 meeting minutes.
- Public hearing on FY2024 amended and FY2025 budgets
- Discussion on affordable housing funds
- Consider approval of FY2024 amended budget
- Consider approval of FY2025 budget
- Consider approval of 2024 budget and distributions
Emery County Community Reinvestment Agency
The Emery County Community Reinvestment Agency is holding a working meeting on January 14, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at 75 East Main, Castle Dale, UT. The agenda does not list any specific items for discussion or decision; only the meeting title is provided. This appears to be a procedural gathering with no public agenda items.
- No specific agenda items are listed for this working meeting.
Emery County Travel Bureau
The Emery County Travel Bureau will meet on January 14, 2025, to discuss and vote on several sponsorship requests, contract renewals, and funding proposals. Items include a billboard contract with Prettyman Outdoor, renewal of the YESCO billboard in Green River, KOAL Radio advertisement contracts, and a grant for Swell Trails. The board will also select a vice chair, present a volunteer award, and receive updates from staff on events, marketing, museums, and finances.
- Discuss/Approve/Deny: SEUJLS Event Sponsorship
- Discuss/Approve/Deny: Billboard contract with Prettyman Outdoor (Huntington)
- Discuss/Approve/Deny: Renewal with YESCO for John Wesley Powell Billboard (Green River)
- Discuss/Approve/Deny: 2025 Swell Trails Grant Funding
- Discuss/Approve/Deny: RFP for video and photography projects
Emery County Planning and Zoning Commission
The Emery County Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for January 8, 2025, was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.
- Meeting cancelled; no agenda items.
Emery County Public Lands Council
The Emery County Public Lands Council will elect a new chairman and vice chairman, approve December 2024 minutes, and hear from PLPCO about the state's lawsuit to take over BLM lands. Agency reports from BLM, Division of Water Rights, and others will be presented, followed by commission comments and public input.
- Election of new Chairman and Vice Chairman
- Discussion from PLPCO on the state's lawsuit to take over BLM lands
- Agency reports from BLM, Division of Water Rights, Division of Oil Gas and Mining, Division of Wildlife Resources, Trust Lands Administration, Manti-LaSal National Forest, Utah State Parks, and others
- Approval of minutes from December 2, 2024 meeting
Emery County Travel Bureau
The Emery County Travel Bureau's Trails Committee is meeting to select new leadership and review a 2024 recap from the Forest Service. The committee will also discuss specific trail locations and receive reports from various land management agencies.
- Selection of new Trails Committee Chair and Vice Chair
- Discussion on Cistern Canyon, Price River Overlook, The Box, and McCarty Canyon
- Discussion on gun ranges
- Forest Service 2024 recap presentation
- Reports from BLM, Forest Service, State Parks, Commission, and Travel Bureau
Local Building Authority of Emery County
This agenda is the annual meeting schedule for the Local Building Authority of Emery County for 2025. It lists four regular meeting dates and times at the Emery County Courthouse in Castle Dale, Utah. No other business is discussed or decided.
- March 4, 2025 at 2:30 p.m.
- June 3, 2025 at 2:30 p.m.
- September 2, 2025 at 2:30 p.m.
- December 16, 2025 at 2:30 p.m.
- Location: Commission Meeting Room, 75 East Main Street, Castle Dale, Utah
Emery County Library Board
This document is a notice of the regularly scheduled quarterly meetings for the Emery County Library Board in 2025. All meetings are scheduled to take place at the Orangeville Library.
- Meeting on March 13, 2025 at 4:30 pm
- Meeting on June 11, 2025 at 4:30 pm
- Meeting on September 11, 2025 at 4:30 pm
- Meeting on December 11, 2023 at 4:30 pm
- Meeting location: 115 S Main Street, Orangeville, Utah