Garfield County public meetings in 2024
31 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Garfield County Taxing Entities
The Garfield County Taxing Entities will hold a budget hearing for Panguitch Cemetery, primarily to adopt the 2025 budget. The board will also discuss appointing a caretaker for 2025, review a training report from Salt Lake, consider Christmas bonuses for staff, and address other business such as benches, garbage cans, and painting the building.
- Adoption of the 2025 budget for Panguitch Cemetery
- Discussion and appointment of a caretaker for 2025
- Review of a training report by Dave and Lorraine from Salt Lake
- Consideration of Christmas bonuses for staff (Dave, Lorraine, Cory, Rick, Dusty)
- Other business: benches, garbage cans, and painting the building
Garfield County Planning Commission
The Garfield County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on November 20, 2024, to consider proposed amendments to the Short-Term Rental Ordinance. The key change would increase the maximum distance off a paved or chip-sealed road for a short-term rental from 1 mile to 2 miles.
- Public hearing on Short-Term Rental Ordinance amendments
- Proposed change: increase maximum distance from paved/chip-sealed road from 1 mile to 2 miles
Garfield County Planning Commission
The Garfield County Planning Commission will hold two public hearings: one on a zone change from agricultural to commercial for a parcel on Red Sand Palace Road in Cannonville, and another on proposed short-term rental ordinance amendments. They will also consider a conditional use permit for a short-term rental on Sevier River Circle in Panguitch. The meeting includes approval of minutes and other routine business.
- Public hearing on zone change (Agricultural to Commercial) for Ariel Jessop, 1595 South Red Sand Palace Road, Cannonville (Parcel ID 10-0016-0077)
- Public hearing on short-term rental (STR) ordinance amendments
- Conditional use permit for short-term rental for Robin Compagno, 1990 E Sevier River Circle, Panguitch (Parcel ID 16-0067-0003)
Garfield County Planning Commission
The Garfield County Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a zone change and amendments to short-term rental ordinances. The commission will also consider a conditional use permit for a specific short-term rental property.
- Public hearing for zone change from agricultural to commercial at 1595 South Red Sand Palace Road
- Public hearing for Short-Term Rental (STR) ordinance amendments
- Conditional use permit for short-term rental at 1990 E Sevier River Circle
Garfield County Planning Commission
The Garfield County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss a proposed zone change for property owned by Ariel Jessop. The request is to change the zoning from Agricultural to Commercial to allow for hospitality units.
- Proposed zone change from Agricultural to Commercial at 1595 South Red Sand Palace Road, Cannonville, UT
Garfield County Travel Council
The Garfield County Travel Council will meet on November 19, 2024, at Ruby's Inn in Bryce Canyon City. Agenda items include adoption of bylaws, budget and room tax revenue updates, and partner reports from Bryce Canyon National Park and other agencies. The council will also consider board member terms and approve prior meeting minutes.
- Adoption of council bylaws
- Budget and room tax revenue discussion
- Partner updates from Bryce Canyon NP, State Parks, Dixie National Forest, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument
- Board member terms discussion
- Approval of October 15, 2024 meeting minutes
Garfield County Clerk
This is a procedural notice from the Garfield County Clerk announcing the 2024 General Election. No decisions or discussions are on the agenda; the meeting is solely for informing the public of the election date and polling hours.
- 2024 General Election
- Polling hours 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM on November 5, 2024
- Location: 55 South Main Street, Panguitch, UT 84759
Garfield County Clerk
The Garfield County Clerk will conduct a logic and accuracy test of voting equipment on October 17, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. in the Clerk's Office in Panguitch. This is a procedural step to ensure the equipment functions correctly for the upcoming general election. No other business is on the agenda.
- Logic and accuracy test of voting equipment for the general election
Garfield County Travel Council
The Garfield County Travel Council Board will hold a meeting on October 15, 2024, at Clear Sky Resorts in Cannonville. The agenda includes budget and room tax revenue discussions, consumer show planning, and updates from tourism partners including Bryce Canyon National Park and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. The council will also consider adopting bylaws and approving previous meeting minutes.
- Adoption of agenda and approval of minutes from March and April 2024
- Discussion of budget and room tax revenues
- Consumer shows update
- Bylaws consideration
- Partner reports from Bryce Canyon National Park, State Parks, Dixie National Forest, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument
Garfield County Planning Commission
The Garfield County Planning Commission is meeting to discuss a zoning change from agricultural to industrial and a conditional use permit for a construction camp.
- Zone change from agricultural to industrial for Kings Peak Lumber LLC at 3480 North Highway 89, Panguitch
- Conditional use permit for a construction camp in Escalante for owner Neal Carpenter at 50 E 1350 S
Garfield County Planning Commission
The Garfield County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a zone change request from Kings Peak Lumber LLC. The proposal would rezone three parcels at 3450 N Highway 89 in Panguitch from Agricultural to Industrial for a timber sawmill development.
- Public hearing on zone change: Agricultural to Industrial for Kings Peak Lumber LLC
- Proposed development: Timber Sawmill at 3450 N Highway 89, Panguitch
- Three parcels involved: 14-0064-0390 (10.00 ac), 14-0064-0391 (9.74 ac), 14-0064-0379 (4.82 ac)
Garfield County Clerk
This is a notice of a request for bids (RFB) for the Garfield County OHV Shop and Storage Facility, not a regular meeting. The Garfield County Clerk is accepting sealed bids until September 6, 2024 at 5:00 PM. The agenda contains no discussion items or decisions; it is a procedural procurement notice.
- Request for Bids (RFB) for Garfield County OHV Shop & Storage Facility, due September 6, 2024 at 5:00 PM.
Garfield County Planning Commission
The Garfield County Planning Commission is meeting to consider conditional use permits for two short-term rental properties. The commission will also review previous meeting minutes and the current agenda.
- Short-term rental permit request for 322 N Cedar Drive, Panguitch Lake (Brandy/Roger Baker)
- Short-term rental permit request for 989 W Clear Creek Road, Unit 17, Panguitch Lake (Mahesh Dugal)
Garfield County Clerk
The Garfield County Clerk is conducting a logic and accuracy test on voting equipment used in the June 25, 2024 election. Following the test, the clerk will process ballots for a requested recount.
- Logic and accuracy test on June 25, 2024 election voting equipment
- Processing of ballots for requested recount
- Post-processing audit scheduled for August 1 at 8:00 a.m.
- Canvass of the recount scheduled for August 1 at 9:00 a.m. in the County Commission Chambers
Garfield County Clerk
This is a notice of a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the Garfield County Clerk for rangeland health studies on grazing allotments within the Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument in Garfield and Kane Counties. The RFP is not a meeting agenda; it solicits contractor bids for the studies. The deadline or event start is listed as July 26, 2024, at 5:00 PM.
- RFP for rangeland health studies on allotments within the Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument
- Covers Garfield and Kane Counties
- Contact: Camille A Moore, camille.moore@garfield.utah.gov, (435)676-1120
- Meeting location: 55 South Main, Panguitch, UT 84759 (for in-person reference)
Garfield County Clerk
This notice announces that the Garfield County Clerk's Office will take part in recount activities for the Republican US House District 2 primary election if a recount is triggered. Activities include logic and accuracy testing, ballot tabulation, post-election audit, and canvass, beginning as soon as practical at the Garfield County Courthouse. No other business is on the agenda.
- Recount activities for Republican US House District 2 primary election
- Logic and accuracy testing on the day the recount is initiated
- Tabulation, post-election audit, and canvass of ballots
- Location: Garfield County Courthouse, 55 S Main, Panguitch, UT
Garfield County Planning Commission
The Garfield County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed zone change from Agricultural to Commercial for the Bryce Valley Ranch RV & Horse Park at 940 North Utah State Highway 12 in Cannonville. The commission will accept public comment before making a recommendation on the zone change.
- Public hearing on zone change request by Bryce Valley Ranch RV & Horse Park LLC for property at 940 North Utah State Highway 12, Cannonville, from Agricultural to Commercial zone for an RV and Horse Park development.
Garfield County Planning Commission
The Garfield County Planning Commission will meet to discuss a request to change the zoning of a specific parcel from Agricultural to Resort Recreation. The commission will also handle routine approval of minutes and agenda adoption.
- Zone change request from Agricultural to Resort Recreation for 564 E 1500 S, Hatch, UT 84735 (Parcel ID: 12-0042-0160) submitted by Bradley C. Hopper Trustee
Garfield County Clerk
The Garfield County Commission will conduct a canvass of the primary election held on June 25, 2024. The meeting will take place at 55 South Main in Panguitch.
- Canvass of the June 25, 2024, Primary Election
Garfield County Clerk
The Garfield County Clerk will conduct an audit of the Primary Election held on June 25, 2024. The audit is scheduled for July 3, 2024, at the Clerk's Office in Panguitch.
- Primary Election audit
Garfield County Clerk
This is a public notice providing details for the June 25, 2024, Republican Primary Election. It outlines procedures for mail-in ballots, early voting periods, and available ballot drop-off locations.
- Republican Primary Election date: June 25, 2024
- Early voting at Garfield County Courthouse: June 11–24
- Ballot postmark deadline: June 24, 2024
- Logic and accuracy test of voting equipment: June 6, 2024
- Dropboxes available in Antimony, Boulder, Bryce Canyon, Cannonville, Escalante, Hatch, Henrieville, and Tropic
Garfield County Planning Commission
The Garfield County Planning Commission is reviewing applications for conditional use permits. The meeting includes consideration of two proposed short-term rentals in Escalante and Panguitch Lake.
- Short-term rental permit application for Brett Johnson at 4790 W Main Canyon Sweetwater Road, Escalante
- Short-term rental permit application for Belinda Galligan at 1180 West Clear Creek Canyon Road, Panguitch Lake
Economic Development Board
The Garfield County Economic Development Board will review presentations from DevPipeline and FutureReady Utah. The board will also consider a $25,000 Rural County Grant Request for Smoky Mountain Meats in Escalante.
- $25,000 Rural County Grant Request for Smoky Mountain Meats (Escalante)
- DevPipeline presentation
- FutureReady Utah presentation
Garfield County Planning Commission
The Garfield County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed Subdivision Ordinance amendments. The amendments include technical changes and provisions related to the transfer of SITLA lands into private ownership. The hearing will take place during the regularly scheduled meeting on May 15, 2024, at the Garfield County Courthouse in Panguitch.
- Public hearing on zoning ordinance amendments
- Amendments address SITLA land transfers to private ownership
- Meeting at Garfield County Courthouse, 55 South Main, Panguitch
- Contact: Kaden Figgins, County Planner, (435) 676-1157
- No electronic participation available
Garfield County Planning Commission
The Garfield County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposal by Bryce Valley Ranch RV & Horse Park LLC to rezone a 39.40-acre property at 940 North Utah State Highway 12 in Cannonville from Agricultural to Commercial for an RV and Horse Park. The meeting is scheduled for May 15, 2024, at 2:00 PM at the Garfield County Courthouse in Panguitch. Public comment will be accepted during the hearing.
- Zone change from Agricultural to Commercial for Bryce Valley Ranch RV & Horse Park LLC
- Property located at 940 North Utah State Highway 12, Cannonville, UT 84718
- Proposed development: RV and Horse Park
- Legal description includes Lot 3 and Lot 4, Section 18, T37S R2W, approximately 39.40 acres
- Public hearing to accept comments
Garfield County Clerk
The Garfield County Clerk will conduct a post-election audit of the Democratic Presidential Primary Election held March 5, 2024. The audit takes place March 11, 2024 at 1:15 PM in the Clerk's Office at 55 South Main, Panguitch, UT. No electronic participation is available.
- Audit of Democratic Presidential Primary Election held March 5, 2024
- Audit scheduled for March 11, 2024 at 1:15 PM in Clerk's Office
- Location: 55 South Main, Panguitch, UT 84759
- No electronic participation available
Garfield County Clerk
The Garfield County Clerk will conduct a logic and accuracy test of voting equipment on February 16, 2024, at 1:00 PM in the Clerk's Office. This is a routine procedural test, not a public meeting with agenda items. No electronic participation is available.
- Logic and accuracy test of voting equipment
- Held at 55 South Main, Panguitch, UT 84759
- Contact: Camille A Moore, (435)676-1120
Economic Development Board
The Garfield County Economic Development Board is meeting to adopt an agenda, approve minutes, and consider a funding request from the Panguitch City Business Innovation Center (BIC), presented by Mike Sarles of USU Extension. The agenda also includes a general business item before adjournment. No dollar amounts or additional details are listed in the agenda.
- Panguitch City Business Innovation Center (BIC) funding request
- Presentation by Mike Sarles, USU Extension
- Adoption of agenda
- Approval of minutes
- General business item
Garfield County Clerk
Garfield County is requesting proposals from law firms to provide legal services for submitting a water rights change application to the Utah Division of Water Rights, related to the Hatch Town Dam project. The deadline for proposals is February 9, 2024, at 5:00 PM. This is a procurement notice, not a public meeting.
- Request for Proposals for legal services for water rights change application
- Project related to Hatch Town Dam
- Proposal deadline: February 9, 2024, 5:00 PM
- Contact: Garfield County Public Works Department, 55 South Main, Panguitch, UT 84759
- County reserves right to accept or reject any proposals
Garfield County Clerk
The Garfield County Clerk is announcing two vacancies on the Ticaboo Utility Improvement District (TUID) Board of Trustees, Seats A and C. Interested persons must submit a letter of interest and qualifications by January 11, 2025, and the Garfield County Commission will appoint the new members on January 13, 2025.
- Two TUID Board of Trustees vacancies: Seat A and Seat C
- Applicants must meet Utah Code 17B-1-302 qualifications: registered voter and landowner or agent of landowner receiving district service
- Application deadline: 12:00 AM (MST) Saturday, January 11, 2025
- Appointments to be made at Garfield County Commission meeting on January 13, 2025, at 55 South Main, Panguitch, UT
Garfield County Clerk
This is a notice of election, not a regular meeting agenda. It announces the 2024 Regular General Election on November 5, 2024, and sets the candidate filing period for declarations of candidacy and intent to gather signatures from January 2 to January 8, 2024. It lists federal, state, judicial, county, and school board offices to be elected.
- Filing period for candidates: Jan 2-8, 2024
- County offices: Assessor, Commissioner Seat C, Recorder, Treasurer (4-year terms)
- School board seats: Districts #1, #2, #3 (Panguitch and Escalante precincts)
- Judicial retention elections: Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, Sixth District Court, Panguitch City Justice Court
- U.S. House Second District and State Senate Districts 26/27, House District 69 listed