Cache County meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Cache County property tax proposals set for Nov. 17 hearing; fire district weighs 100% increase for 2027

Cache County has published notices of proposed property tax increases in three separate funds and set a Nov. 17 public hearing on them, while the Cache Fire Protection District Board of Trustees is scheduled to issue a statement of intent to raise its 2027 levy by 100%. No minutes have been published for any meeting held in the past two weeks, according to the records reviewed, so no votes or final decisions from those sessions are established here. The items below come from agendas and public notices.

Three county funds propose increases; hearing Nov. 17

Notices from the Clerk/Auditor describe three proposals, each with a public hearing set for Nov. 17, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Cache County Council Chambers, 199 N Main, Logan.

• **Municipal Service Fund:** an additional $800,000 per year, described in the notice as $200.40 annually for an $830,000 residence and $364.37 for an $830,000 business.
• **Assessing & Collecting Levy:** a $1,300,000 increase, listed as 35.27% above last year's budgeted revenue. For a $541,000 residence the notice lists an increase from $58.62 to $79.30; for a $541,000 business, from $106.58 to $144.17.
• **General & Health Fund:** $760,000, or 3.62% above last year's budgeted revenue excluding eligible new growth. The notice lists $12.13 per year for a $541,000 residence and $22.05 for a $541,000 business.

Combined, the three notices describe $2,860,000 in proposed annual revenue increases. They are proposals; the November hearing is the scheduled venue for public comment.

Fire district: hearing listed, 100% increase proposed

The Fire District Board's Oct. 7 agenda listed a public hearing on a proposed Cache Fire Protection Tax at 5:30 p.m., with the remainder of the agenda to be determined. On Oct. 20 the board is scheduled to issue a required statement of intent to increase property taxes, with a proposed $4,200,000 increase, described as 100%, for 2027 to fund fire protection and emergency medical services.

A Oct. 16 meeting of the South Operations Advisory Committee listed a Technical Advisory Committee update from Representative Casey Snider, discussion of future equipment led by Executive George Daines, discussion of training led by Mayor Larry Johnson, and subcommittee reports on Equipment, Finance, Training, EMS, and Unincorporated Coordination.

County Council: equalization, solar and hazard ordinances

A special County Council meeting Oct. 6 at 4:30 p.m. listed decisions on 2026 Board of Equalization Recommendations (Batch Two), presented by Tax Administrator Dianna Schaeffer.

The Oct. 13 regular meeting agenda lists a statement of intent to increase property taxes; Board of Equalization adjustments for properties at 630 W 1000 N, 150 N 1900 W, and 37 N Main in Logan; public hearings on Ordinance 2026-40 (Solar Projects), Ordinance 2026-38 (Surface-Fault-Rupture-Hazard), and Ordinance 2026-39 (FR40 Frontage); scheduling of a public hearing on the Tentative 2027 Cache County Budget; scheduling of rezone hearings for Clean Slate Services, Willow Valley 7, Willow Valley 24, and Smithfield Gravel Pit; and proposed Ordinance 2026-47 regarding County Code 15.08.020 and 15.08.050.

Open space: six proposals, two site visits

The Cache Open Space Advisory Committee's Oct. 5 agenda listed evaluation of a Round 1 proposal from S&G Bloom Haven LLC and pre-applications for Eagle View/BST Connection, KMB Family, Appenzell Farm (D.C.), Appenzell Farm East (J.C.), and Evans Ranch Phase 2 Conservation Easement, plus an accounting summary and a funding-process discussion with Matt Funk. The agenda noted that Vivian Christensen Round II approval was scheduled for the County Council on Oct. 13. On Oct. 19 the committee is scheduled to hold site visits at an access gate near 2301 East Canyon Road and at the east end of the Eagle View Drive cul-de-sac in Providence.

Recreation study, airport board, planning visits

The Recreation Center Feasibility Study Committee's Oct. 5 agenda listed review of operating structure options (municipality vs. district vs. county), development of project priorities and evaluation criteria, a decision on whether a voter survey is needed, and review of demographic projections and a 2025 market analysis. No dollar amounts or specific facility decisions appeared in that agenda. The committee's Oct. 19 agenda lists vision, goals and metrics, scheduling an on-site tour, and timeline milestones toward a February council presentation.

The Logan-Cache Airport Authority Sponsor Board is scheduled Oct. 13 to review applications and appoint members to the Airport Authority Board. The Planning Commission's Oct. 13 agenda lists site visits at 572 South Delong Street, 118 S 10th W, and 51 East 400 South in Salt Lake City, and 119 N 600 W, Building 3B, in Ogden; no livestream or audio recording will be available.

Coming up

• **Oct. 19:** The Council of Government considers approval of the 2026 COG funding recommendation; the Recreation Center Feasibility Study Committee discusses vision, goals and metrics; COSAC holds two site visits.
• **Oct. 20:** Fire District Board statement of intent on the proposed $4,200,000 increase.
• **Nov. 17, 6 p.m.:** Public hearing on the three county property tax proposals at 199 N Main, Logan.

Cache County agendas: property tax appeals, Hyrum industrial rezones, fire district tax hearing

Cache County's recent meeting agendas put property tax matters, industrial rezoning and open-space spending on the table. As of Oct. 13, minutes for the meetings below had not been published, so this roundup reports what was scheduled, not what was decided.

Property tax appeals and a proposed fire district tax

The County Council scheduled a special meeting Oct. 6 at 4:30 p.m. in the Historic Courthouse Council Chambers, 199 North Main Street, Logan. The substantive item was decisions on 2026 Board of Equalization Recommendations (Batch Two), presented by Tax Administrator Dianna Schaeffer. The Board of Equalization handles property valuation appeals. The next regular council meeting is Oct. 13 at 5:00 PM.

On Oct. 7, the Cache Fire Protection District Board of Trustees scheduled a public hearing on a proposed fire protection tax at 5:30 p.m. The rest of that agenda was listed as to be determined.

On Oct. 2, the Fire District's South Operations Advisory Committee met from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at 60 W Main St in Hyrum to discuss a tentative administration operating budget, approve the Aug. 28 and Sept. 18 minutes, and hear subcommittee reports on Equipment, Finance, Training, EMS and Unincorporated Coordination. The posted agenda listed no dollar amounts.

Land use: Hyrum rezones and a Smithfield gravel pit

The Planning Commission's Oct. 1 agenda included public hearings on two Hyrum rezones from Agricultural (A10) to Industrial (I): 7.54 acres at 4600 S. 1200 W. (Willow Valley 7) and 24.86 acres at 4800 S. 700 W. (Willow Valley 24). Also scheduled were a Mineral Extraction (ME) overlay for a 71.71-acre gravel pit at 6800 N. Highway 91, Smithfield; a Public Infrastructure (PI) overlay for 40.00 acres at 5500 W. 3000 N., Petersboro; and an ordinance amendment to allow processing of wild game and other pre-slaughtered animals (Title 17, §17.07.030 and §17.09.030). A discussion on data centers was also listed.

Open space and conservation easements

The Cache Open Space Advisory Committee met Oct. 5 from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 199 N Main Street, Logan. The agenda listed a Round 1 evaluation from S&G Bloom Haven LLC and pre-applications for Eagle View/BST Connection, KMB Family, Appenzell Farm (D.C.), Appenzell Farm East (J.C.) and Evans Ranch Phase 2 Conservation Easement, plus an accounting summary and a discussion of the project funding process led by Matt Funk. The committee noted that Vivian Christensen Round II approval is scheduled for the County Council on Oct. 13. COSAC advises the County Council on land acquisition, conservation easements and bond fund expenditures.

Recreation center feasibility study

The Recreation Center Feasibility Study Committee met Oct. 5 at the Historic Courthouse, 199 N Main St., Logan. Agenda items included operating structure options (municipality vs. district vs. county), developing project priorities and evaluation criteria, deciding whether a voter survey is needed, and reviewing demographic and growth projections and a 2025 market analysis. The stated timeline runs to November concept options (one vs. two facilities), a January recommended concept and a February council presentation. No dollar amounts appeared on the agenda.

Airport board canceled; other committee business

The Oct. 1 Logan-Cache Airport Authority Board meeting was canceled pending finalization and organization of the board. Applications were due Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 5:00 p.m. via the Cache County website (cachecounty.gov/airport). The next meeting is anticipated sometime in October, with the date not yet set. The notice listed a Bond notice type; no bond details were provided in the agenda text.

The Ordinance and Policy Review Committee met Oct. 2 at the Historic Courthouse in Logan to review a Title 15 amendment on the International Wildland-Urban Interface Code, a proposed Title 3 amendment committing a portion of Fixed Guideway Optional Sales Tax funds to COG/CMPO on a three-year rolling basis, RAPZ and restaurant policy revisions, road closures and a background check policy for county appointments. No final decisions or dollar amounts were listed.

The Council of Governments met Oct. 5 at 5:00 PM in Room 109, 179 N Main St, Logan, to discuss the 2026 COG award amount, data-driven scoring results, a staff memo and application review, and 5-minute presentations from 2026 applicants.

Coming up

• **Oct. 13, 5 p.m., County Council:** a statement of intent to increase property taxes; Board of Equalization adjustments for properties at 630 W 1000 N, 150 N 1900 W, and 37 N Main in Logan; public hearings on Ordinance 2026-40 (Solar Projects), Ordinance 2026-38 (Surface-Fault-Rupture-Hazard) and Ordinance 2026-39 (FR40 Frontage); scheduling of hearings for the Tentative 2027 Cache County Budget and rezone hearings for Clean Slate Services, Willow Valley 7, Willow Valley 24 and Smithfield Gravel Pit; and proposed Ordinance 2026-47 regarding County Code 15.08.020 and 15.08.050.
• **Oct. 13, Logan-Cache Airport Authority Sponsor Board:** review of applications and appointment of members to the Airport Authority Board, plus discussion of Sponsor Board goals.
• **Oct. 13, Planning Commission site visits:** 572 South Delong Street, Salt Lake City; 118 S 10th W, Salt Lake City; 51 East 400 South, Salt Lake City; and 119 N 600 W, Building 3B, Ogden. No livestream or audio recording will be available.
• **Oct. 19, Council of Governments:** approval of the 2026 COG Funding Recommendation and review of the remaining 2026 COG timeline.

Cache County weighs 2026 budget amendment, fire district reorganization; trustee vacancies open

Cache County's recent meetings centered on the 2026 budget, the future of county fire services, and filling up to 11 seats on the Cache County Fire Protection District Board of Trustees. All recent meetings listed below are agenda-only; minutes have not yet been published, so final actions and vote tallies are not confirmed in the record.

Budget amendment hearing set for July 28

The County Council scheduled a public hearing on Resolution 2026-24, the Fifth Amendment to the 2026 Cache County Budget, for July 28, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the County Council Chambers. The agenda indicated the council would discuss and possibly take action on the proposed changes, which were made available online. Because minutes are not yet published, the outcome of that hearing is not in the record.

Fire district status and possible municipal services tax

Also on the July 28 regular meeting agenda: discussion of the Cache County Fire District's status, levy, personnel, and the possible establishment of a County Municipal Services Tax. No dollar figures or proposed rates are included in the agenda materials provided.

Earlier, on July 27, the South Cache Fire and EMS Advisory Committee was scheduled to hold a workshop featuring broken-out fire region maps presented by the County Executive and Fire Chief, an estimate of financial loss due to fires in the county, and discussion of a potential tax rate for the Cache Fire District. Hyrum City was set to present a comparison of a fourth model against three others prepared by the county. Subcommittee reports on equipment, finance, training, EMS, and unincorporated coordination were also listed.

Fire Protection District Board: up to 11 vacancies

The County Council and County Executive both issued notices seeking applicants for up to 11 vacancies on the Cache County Fire Protection District Board of Trustees. Applicants must be registered voters residing within the district boundaries, which cover all of Cache County except Logan City. Applications are due August 23, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. via cachecounty.gov/bac. A public hearing is scheduled for August 25, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. during the County Council regular session, with appointments to follow under Utah Code § 17B-1-304 and Cache County Code § 8.16.040.

Other items on the July 28 agenda

The council was also scheduled to consider:

• Resolution 2026-27, approving a Powder Mountain law enforcement and search and rescue interlocal agreement with Weber County.
• Resolution 2026-26, appointing members to the Cache County Regional Recreation Center Feasibility Study Committee.
• A request to approve a change in scope of the 2025 Restaurant Tax Program award to the Cache County Fairgrounds.
• Setting future public hearings for several road projects and a zoning ordinance.
• An annual economic development update and the 2025 external audit report.

Fairgrounds Advisory Board

The Cache County Fairgrounds Advisory Board met July 29, 2026, at the Cache County Event Center in Logan. The agenda listed updates on the Event Center, current RAPZ projects, staff organization, funding, and an Extension Services option. No specific decisions were listed.

Coming up

• **Aug. 3 — Cache Open Space Advisory Committee (COSAC):** Round Two approval review for the Silva Farms Project in Trenton; discussion of three Hyde Park applications (Appenzell 1 & 2 and KMB) totaling roughly 40 acres; discussion of a potential adjacent 40-acre property; staff report on County Council approval of Birch Canyon Weed & Seed (Resolution 2026-19) and Willow Ranch (Resolution 2026-20); discussion of an NRCS "Prime Farmland" funding qualifier.
• **Aug. 6 — Cache County Fire District Board:** Agenda listed as TBD.
• **Aug. 13 — Planning Commission:** Mountain Manor Springs Subdivision, a 10-lot request on 102.02 acres at 450 N. 7200 W., Petersboro; Bird Family rezone of 17.17 acres at 1800 S. 5900 W., Mendon, from A10 to RU2; Wi Fiber/Summit Storage Public Infrastructure Overlay for 1,193 sq ft at 270 N. 2600 W., Logan; Mendon South Canal 2 CUP on roughly 426 acres in Mendon; and proposed Solar Projects Ordinance amendments to Title 17, including a new Chapter 17.12.

Cache County budget amendments, fire district reorganization dominate July meetings

Cache County's July meetings centered on 2026 budget amendments, fire district reorganization, and proposed property tax increases — but with minutes not yet published for any recent session, no official decisions can be confirmed from the available record.

Budget amendments under review

The County Council held a regular meeting July 14 that included public hearings at 5:30 p.m. on the Fourth and Fifth Amendments to the 2026 budget. The agenda listed possible action on Resolution 2026-21 (Fourth Amendment) and scheduled a public hearing on Resolution 2026-24 (Fifth Amendment) for July 28. The council also was set to consider Resolution 2026-22, approving a redrafted Multicounty United Local Health Department Interlocal Agreement with the Bear River Health Department, and Resolution 2026-23, establishing a Cache County Regional Recreation Center Feasibility Study Committee.

County Treasurer Craig McAllister was scheduled to present a report on Secure Rural Schools payment options and fund allocations.

Earlier, on July 13, the Appropriations Committee reviewed proposed 2026 budget adjustments covering Cache County Fire assets, personnel, and funds; Logan-Cache Airport assets, personnel, and funds; reserve RAPZ funding for the Lyric Theatre; and COG funding percentages.

Minutes for all of these meetings have not been published, so outcomes are not yet available.

Property tax increase hearings underway

The Cache County Clerk/Auditor began public hearings July 18 on proposed 2026 property tax increases from the Cache County School District, Hyde Park City, Logan City, and North Logan City. Hearings are scheduled to run through September 1, 2026.

Fire Protection District board vacancies

The County Executive and County Council announced up to 11 vacancies on the Cache County Fire Protection District Board of Trustees. Applicants must be registered voters residing within the district boundaries, which cover all of Cache County except Logan City. Applications are due August 23, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. via cachecounty.gov/bac. A public hearing is set for August 25, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. during the County Council regular session, with appointments to follow under Utah Code § 17B-1-304 and Cache County Code § 8.16.040.

Cancelled meetings

The Audit Committee meeting scheduled for July 15 was cancelled. It had been set to review November 13, 2025 minutes and a draft 2025 external audit from Jones Simkins LLC. A separate Audit Committee meeting on July 14 was scheduled to elect a 2026 committee chair and review the same draft audit.

The Ordinance and Policy Review Committee meeting on July 17 was also cancelled. Pending items that were not acted on include code enforcement amendments, a county property acquisition and disposal policy, a background check policy, and amendments to the Cache County Optional Plan.

Coming up

• **July 27 — Fire District Board:** The South Cache Fire and EMS Advisory Committee will hold a workshop on fire region maps, financial loss estimates, and a potential tax rate for the Cache Fire District. Hyrum City will present a comparison of a fourth model against three prepared by the county.
• **July 28 — County Council, 5:30 p.m.:** Public hearing on Resolution 2026-24 (Fifth Amendment to the 2026 budget), discussion of fire district status and a possible County Municipal Services Tax, consideration of a law enforcement interlocal agreement with Weber County for Powder Mountain (Resolution 2026-27), and appointment of members to the Regional Recreation Center Feasibility Study Committee (Resolution 2026-26).