Daggett County meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Daggett County agendas take up airport, water/sewer transfer and pipeline compressor; three Oct. 20 meetings cancelled

Daggett County's recent government meetings produced agendas, but the records provided contain no published minutes — so what was actually decided at the Oct. 13 and Oct. 20 sessions is not established. The agendas themselves show the topics in play: the Dutch John Municipal Airport, a transfer of the Dutch John water and sewer systems, a pipeline compressor project, flood plain rules and three building-project change orders. Three meetings scheduled for Oct. 20 — the County Commission, the Redevelopment Agency and the Municipal Building Authority — were cancelled.

Airport, water and sewer on the Oct. 13 agendas

The Daggett County Commission and the Redevelopment Agency each listed the same four items for Oct. 13: Resolution 26-19, appointing representatives for the Utah Counties Indemnity Pool; an interlocal agreement for the operation and maintenance of the Dutch John Municipal Airport; an interlocal corporation agreement for the transfer of the Dutch John Water/Sewer Systems; and an Outdoor Rec Grant for moving the Lucerne Marina. The agendas describe these as items to consider or discuss. No outcome appears in the material provided.

Building authority: three change orders

The Municipal Building Authority's Oct. 13 agenda listed a retraction of Change Order 18 and Change Orders 20 and 21, for discussion and possible approval, along with a closed session for items permitted by state code. The agenda does not state the dollar value or scope of the change orders, and no minutes were published.

Planning & Zoning: pipeline, plat amendment, flood plain

The Planning and Zoning commission's Oct. 20 agenda included the MountainWest Pipeline project, described as a 230-foot by 75-foot compressor building and 8 new wells. Also listed: a plat amendment to combine parcels 01-0095-0024 and 01-0096-0025 in the Flaming Gorge Lake Meadows Subdivision; a Short Term Conditional Use Permit renewal for 940 Parsons Pt, Manila; an update to Resolution 04-04 Flood Plain Management with associated permit and code drafts; and a proposed change of drainage and utility easement from 25 feet to 10 feet at Harpers Landing Subdivision.

A separate Planning and Zoning work session the same day was to review a draft floodplain development permit and application and the Flood Damage Prevention code.

Oct. 20 meetings cancelled

The Commission, the Redevelopment Agency and the Municipal Building Authority all had meetings scheduled for Oct. 20 cancelled, according to the summaries. The cancellation notice for the Commission covers the Redevelopment Agency meeting as well.

Coming up

Three meetings are scheduled for Oct. 27.

• **Municipal Building Authority:** discussion and consideration of elevator changes, with a closed session for items permitted by state code.
• **County Commission:** a plat amendment to combine lots 01-0095-0024 and 01-0096-0025; approval of nighttime thermal hunting for coyote population control; the 2027 health insurance renewal package; management regarding planning and zoning code violations; and installation of welcome signs.
• **Redevelopment Agency:** a letter of recommendation to combine the same two lots; the nighttime thermal hunting proposal for coyote population control; the 2027 health insurance renewal package; management of Planning and Zoning Code violations; and a closed session on personnel, collective bargaining, litigation and real property matters.

The record provided for all of these meetings consists of agendas only. It contains no vote tallies, no dollar amounts and no minutes, and the absence of published minutes does not establish that no action was taken.

Drought emergency resolution, Dutch John airport and water/sewer agreements fill Daggett County agendas

Daggett County boards listed a drought emergency declaration, interlocal agreements covering the Dutch John Municipal Airport and the Dutch John water and sewer systems, and an outdoor recreation grant for moving Lucerne Marina on agendas during the past two weeks. The documents available for the Oct. 6 and Oct. 13 meetings are agendas only; minutes have not been published, so no votes, outcomes, or dollar amounts are recorded.

Drought emergency resolution

Resolution 26-18, declaring a drought emergency in Daggett County under UCA 17-8-7, appeared on the Oct. 6 agendas of both the Daggett County Commission and the Daggett County Redevelopment Agency. The agenda entries give the resolution number and the statute cited; the text of the resolution and any action taken are not in the posted materials.

Dutch John airport and water/sewer systems

The Oct. 13 Commission and RDA agendas list an Interlocal Agreement for the operation and maintenance of the Dutch John Municipal Airport and an Interlocal Corporation Agreement for the transfer of the Dutch John Water/Sewer Systems. The same agendas list Resolution 26-19, appointing representatives for the Utah Counties Indemnity Pool, and an Outdoor Rec Grant for moving Lucerne Marina.

Airport insurance, water truck rate, training

The Oct. 6 Commission agenda listed ratification of a 2026/2027 liability insurance contract for the Manila and Dutch John Airports with Gallagher, a discussion of a proposed rate for use of the water truck, a discussion of a county training proposal with HR Building Blocks, and a discussion of advertising for the Daggett County Airport surfacing project. The RDA notice for the same date listed the same items.

Building Authority change orders

The Daggett County Municipal Building Authority scheduled discussion and possible approval of three items for Oct. 13: retraction of Change Order 18, Change Order 20, and Change Order 21. The MBA notice for Oct. 6 listed only a "Policy and Legislation" category and a closed session, with no contracts or amounts in the notice text.

Closed sessions noticed

Several notices cite a closed session under §52-4-205 of State Code. The Oct. 6 Commission agenda lists a 10:30 AM RDA closed session on real property purchase, exchange, or lease. The notices do not describe what was discussed in closed session.

Shooting range committee

The Daggett County Shooting Range Committee met Oct. 7 with an agenda listing a construction update, a grant update, range policy updates, donation and shooting range account updates, and planning for trap shoots, archery shoots, and the 2027 Flaming Gorge Outlaw Shoot.

Coming up

The Planning & Zoning commission meets Oct. 20 with a MountainWest Pipeline project involving a 230-foot by 75-foot compressor building and 8 new wells; a plat amendment to combine parcels 01-0095-0024 and 01-0096-0025 in Flaming Gorge Lake Meadows Subdivision; a Short Term Conditional Use Permit renewal for 940 Parsons Pt, Manila; an update to Resolution 04-04 Flood Plain Management; and a proposed change of drainage and utility easement from 25 feet to 10 feet at Harpers Landing Subdivision. A separate Oct. 20 work session will review a draft floodplain development permit and application and the Flood Damage Prevention code.

The Daggett County Commission, Redevelopment Agency, and Municipal Building Authority meetings scheduled for Oct. 20 have been cancelled, according to the posted notices.

Daggett County agendas list 2027 tax-rate amendment, drought declaration and Dutch John airport agreements; no minutes yet published

Daggett County's Commission, Redevelopment Agency (RDA) and Municipal Building Authority (MBA) met Sept. 29 and Oct. 6, 2026, and posted agendas that included a proposed 2027 tax rate above the 2026 certified rate, a drought emergency resolution, and airport and water/sewer items. As of Oct. 13, only agendas had been published for those meetings — no minutes or recorded outcomes — so none of the items below can be reported as decided. Each was listed for discussion and consideration.

2027 tax rate above the certified rate

Both the Commission (Sept. 29, 9:00–11:00 a.m., 95 N 1st W, Manila, with a 9:30 a.m. recess for an MBA meeting) and the RDA (Sept. 29, 9:00–11:30 a.m.) listed an amendment to Resolution 26-17 stating the county's intent to levy a 2027 tax rate exceeding the 2026 certified tax rate. The notices state no dollar amounts or rate figures.

Drought emergency resolution

The Oct. 6 Commission agenda (9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., 95 N 1st West, Manila) listed Resolution 26-18 declaring a drought emergency in Daggett County under UCA 17-8-7. The same item appeared on the Oct. 6 RDA agenda. No outcome is recorded in the posted material.

Dutch John airport and water/sewer agreements (Oct. 13)

The Commission and the RDA will consider an Interlocal Agreement for the operation and maintenance of the Dutch John Municipal Airport and an Interlocal Corporation Agreement for the transfer of the Dutch John Water/Sewer Systems. Both agendas also list Resolution 26-19, appointing representatives for the Utah Counties Indemnity Pool, and an Outdoor Rec Grant for moving Lucerne Marina.

Contracts, land and other business

Items listed for the Sept. 29 Commission and RDA meetings included a public utility easement on the west side of Harpers Landing Subdivision, a Simpli Scada master service agreement, a sole-source purchase request and 2027 advertising contract for the Yellowstone and Colorado park journals, and the award of an RFP for the EOP Plan re-write. The Commission agenda also listed scheduling a Board of Equalization and surplusing IT equipment.

The Oct. 6 Commission and RDA agendas listed discussion of a proposed rate for use of the water truck, ratification of a 2026/2027 liability insurance contract for the Manila and Dutch John airports with Gallagher, a Daggett County training proposal with HR Building Blocks, and advertising for the Daggett County Airport surfacing project.

Closed sessions were listed under Utah Code §52-4-205 at several meetings, including an Oct. 6 RDA closed session on real property purchase, exchange or lease. The notices do not describe what was discussed. The MBA's Sept. 29 agenda listed a second amendment to an assignment order; its Oct. 13 agenda lists retraction of Change Order 18, Change Order 20 and Change Order 21.

Shooting range committee

The Shooting Range Committee met Oct. 7 to discuss a construction update, a grant update, planning for the 2027 Flaming Gorge Outlaw Shoot, range policy updates, and donation and shooting range account updates.

Election dates and public access

Daggett County posted notices for the Nov. 3, 2026 general election. Early in-person voting runs Oct. 26, 28, 29 and 30, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. at the Clerk's Office, 95 North 1st West, Manila. Election Day voting is 7:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. at the Courthouse, 95 North 1st West, Manila. Mailed ballots must be postmarked by Monday, Nov. 2, 2026 to be counted.

Ballot drop boxes: Courthouse parking lot, 95 North 1st West, Manila (open 24/7); Clerk's Office, 95 North 1st West, Manila (9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. weekdays, until 8 p.m. on Election Day); Dutch John Conference Hall parking lot, 530 South Blvd., Dutch John (open 24/7). All locations are monitored by video surveillance.

A public logic-and-accuracy test of automatic ballot counting equipment is set for Oct. 14 at 10:00 a.m. at the Clerk's Office. Ballot processing is scheduled Oct. 26–30, 1–2 p.m. daily; on Election Day, 9 a.m.–12 p.m., 2–5 p.m. and 6–9 p.m., with additional weekday processing 2–4 p.m. through Monday, Nov. 9. A post-election audit is set for Nov. 9 at 1:00 p.m. at the Clerk's Office, and the canvass for Nov. 17. The deadline for military and overseas voters to request a ballot is Nov. 2. Clerk's Office contact: 435-784-3154.

Coming up

• **Oct. 13 — Daggett County Commission:** Dutch John Municipal Airport interlocal agreement, Dutch John Water/Sewer Systems transfer agreement, Resolution 26-19 on Utah Counties Indemnity Pool representatives, and an Outdoor Rec Grant for moving Lucerne Marina.
• **Oct. 13 — Daggett County Municipal Building Authority:** retraction of Change Order 18, Change Order 20 and Change Order 21, plus a listed closed session.
• **Oct. 13 — Daggett County Redevelopment Agency:** the same Dutch John airport and water/sewer agreements, Resolution 26-19, and the Lucerne Marina grant item.

All three Oct. 13 meetings are posted for 95 N 1st W, Manila. Agendas state that electronic or telephone participation is possible with prior approval at some meetings; ADA questions go to Larinda Isaacson at 435-784-3154.

Daggett County boards take up vehicle repairs, water plant changes, floodplain rules

Daggett County boards met over the past two weeks to discuss a range of items, including vehicle repairs, water plant change orders, and floodplain management updates. No final decisions have been published yet; all recent meetings were agenda-only, with minutes not yet available.

County Commission

The Daggett County Commission met Aug. 11 and Aug. 18. The Aug. 11 agenda included discussion of a county-wide fee schedule, Senior Center repairs, price adjustments for weed products, a Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) program agreement, and public works land in Dutch John under the Redevelopment Agency.

At the Aug. 18 meeting, the commission considered the WUI program, the Silver Lining Senior Center budget, and several vehicle repair purchase requests:

• Deputy Guymon's vehicle: $13,287.82
• Sheriff Bailey's vehicle: $13,694.39
• Deputy Harrison's vehicle: $9,366.54
• An additional purchase request for $6,417.10
• Narcotic Strike Force Share: $4,200.00

Both meetings included closed sessions for items permitted by state code.

Municipal Building Authority

The Daggett County Municipal Building Authority met Aug. 11 and Aug. 18. On Aug. 11, the board considered Change Order 5 for the Dutch John Water Treatment Plant and Change Order 16 for the DCHBCC, plus a closed session under Utah Code §52-4-205.

On Aug. 18, the board discussed updates on the Water Treatment Plant and New Clinic Building projects, along with cash summaries, accounts receivable, and open invoice registers. That meeting also included a possible closed session.

Planning & Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission held two meetings Aug. 18. The first was a public meeting to review an updated site plan for an RV dump station, a resolution update for floodplain management (Resolution 04-04), revised planning and zoning bylaws, and two land use code violations for Parcel Numbers 01-0095-0010 and 01-0130-0005. The commission also discussed an accessory dwelling unit ordinance update.

The second was a work meeting focused on the same floodplain resolution, including a draft floodplain development permit and a Flood Damage Prevention code, plus updated planning and zoning bylaws. No final decisions were listed on either agenda.

Economic Development Advisory Board

The Economic Development Advisory Board met Aug. 10 to discuss clinic updates, Rural County Grant changes, and a blueprint compiled by GOED. The agenda was largely procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

Redevelopment Agency

The Daggett County Redevelopment Agency met Aug. 11 and Aug. 18. The Aug. 11 meeting covered public works land in Dutch John and a closed session on real property purchase, exchange, or lease. The Aug. 18 meeting mirrored the county commission's agenda, including the WUI program, the Senior Center budget, and the same vehicle repair purchase requests.

Coming up

• **Aug. 27** – The Daggett County Commission, Redevelopment Agency, and Municipal Building Authority meetings originally scheduled for Aug. 25 have been rescheduled to Thursday, Aug. 27. No other agenda items are listed.
• **Sept. 2** – The Daggett County Shooting Range Committee will meet to review construction, grants, donations, merchandise sales, and planning for the 2027 Flaming Gorge Outlaw Shoot, along with possible range policy updates.

Daggett County meetings cover election canvass, vehicle purchases, water plant work; drought declaration ahead

Daggett County bodies held a full slate of meetings July 20–28, covering the 2026 Primary Republican Election canvass, vehicle and equipment purchases, water treatment plant change orders, and planning and zoning amendments. Minutes from these meetings have not yet been published, so outcomes listed below reflect agenda items and cannot be confirmed as final decisions.

Election canvass

The Daggett County Elections body met July 20 at 9:00 AM in Manila to canvass the 2026 Primary Republican Election results, including consideration of corrected reports. No minutes are available yet to confirm the canvass outcome.

Vehicle and equipment purchases

The Daggett County Commission and Redevelopment Agency had multiple purchase requests on July 21 and July 28 agendas. Items included:

• Purchase of a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 for $25,000 (listed in one agenda entry as $25,00.00)
• Leasing of two new 2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrids
• Purchase order for Tire Den in the amount of $10,184.89
• Purchase of chemical supplies for the Road Dept. at $3,021.80
• Purchase request for election envelopes from Seachange for $5,737.48
• Purchase request for Sheriff Bailey: two Eagle 3 radars at $5,679.92

None of these purchases can be confirmed as approved without published minutes.

Water treatment plant and clinic projects

The Daggett County Municipal Building Authority met July 21 and July 28 to discuss the Water Treatment Plant Project and the New Clinic Building Project. A change order — PATR-0001 for new doors at the Dutch John Water Treatment Plant in the amount of $5,192.00 — was on the July 21 agenda. A propane purchase request from Trevor Brooksby to Mountain West Propane Inc. in the amount of $10,349.72 was also listed. The July 28 agenda included discussion-only updates on both projects and review of the MBA Cash Summary Report and Accounts Receivable Report.

Planning and zoning

The County Commission had proposed amendments to Title 8 of the Daggett County Planning and Zoning Ordinances on its July 21 agenda, including a review of a final draft on ADU (accessory dwelling unit) ordinance changes. A separate Daggett County Planning & Zoning Board meeting scheduled for July 21 at 6:00 PM was cancelled due to a scheduling conflict; no business was conducted.

The commission also had a No Target Shooting ordinance discussion on the July 21 agenda.

Special events and other items

The July 28 commission agenda included discussion of a tax-exempt single event permit for a PRCA event, a special event sponsor waiver for the Daggett Daze parade, and Open Public Meeting Act training. Closed sessions for real property discussions were scheduled across the commission, RDA, and MBA meetings under Utah Code §52-4-205.

Coming up

• **Aug. 3 — Mosquito Abatement District:** Board member compensation, an email from the State Auditor, and approval of June 2 meeting minutes.
• **Aug. 4 — County Commission and RDA:** Resolution 26-14, declaring the existence of a drought emergency in Daggett County; county-wide and clerk fee schedules; Gallagher Airport liability application; airports pavement preservation; and a bus use agreement with Daggett School District.
• **Aug. 4 — Municipal Building Authority:** Water Treatment Plant and New Clinic Building project updates, financial reports, and a closed session.
• **Aug. 4 — Redevelopment Agency:** Closed session on real property transactions; affordable/workforce housing discussion; cash summary and accounts receivable review.
• **Aug. 5 — Shooting Range Committee:** Flaming Gorge Community Foundation donation update, construction and grant updates, range policy changes, and 2027 Flaming Gorge Outlaw Shoot planning.

Daggett County Boards Consider Healthcare Provider Change, Drought Emergency, and Budget Items

Daggett County officials met over the past two weeks to consider a transition in healthcare providers, a drought emergency declaration, and several infrastructure and equipment purchases. Minutes for these meetings have not yet been published, so final outcomes of the considered items are not yet available.

Healthcare Provider Transition

On July 17, the Daggett County Commission was scheduled to accept a proposal from Ashley Regional Medical Center (ARMC) as the next area medical provider for the New Community Health and Social Services Building. Uintah Basin Healthcare (UBH) gave official notice to conclude clinic, laboratory, pharmacy, and radiological services by October 2, 2026. The Manila Health Clinic was planned to move into the new building by September. The commission was also scheduled to accept a proposal from an unnamed dentist.

Drought Emergency and Election Canvass

The July 14 County Commission agenda included Resolution 26-13, which would declare a drought emergency in Daggett County. The commission also considered a survey planning and design services agreement for Sheep Creek Marina improvements, a Blueprint Training Services Agreement, and USU Extension's Rural Online Initiative. On July 20, the County Elections body met to canvass the 2026 Primary Republican Election results and consider corrected reports.

Economic Development and Re-Granting Program

The Economic Development Advisory Board met July 17 to discuss the administration of $100,000.00 in re-granting funds. The board established requirements for matching funds and reimbursement processes, with a grant application window set for October 1 to October 31, 2025. The board also reviewed a $63,000.00 Economic Development Budget, $35,000.00 for Community Center Audio Visual, and $2,000.00 for Workforce Development.

Infrastructure and Equipment Purchases

Several purchase requests were on recent agendas. The July 21 Municipal Building Authority agenda included a change order for new doors at the Dutch John Water Treatment Plant for $5,192.00 and a propane purchase from Mountain West Propane Inc. for $10,349.72. The July 21 Redevelopment Agency and Commission agendas listed the purchase of a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 for $25,000.00, leasing of two new 2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrids, and a purchase order for Tire Den in the amount of $10,184.89. The commission also considered $3,021.80 for Road Dept. chemical supplies and Daggett County-Lucerne Marina ADA improvements. A purchase request for election envelopes from Seachange for $5,737.48 was on both the July 14 and July 21 agendas.

Planning and Zoning

The Planning & Zoning Board meeting scheduled for July 21 was cancelled due to a scheduling conflict. No business was conducted. The County Commission was scheduled to consider amendments to Title 8 of the Daggett County Planning and Zoning Ordinances, including a final draft of ADU Ordinance Changes. A discussion on a No Target Shooting ordinance for unincorporated lands was also on the July 21 agenda.

Coming Up

• **July 28**: The Daggett County Commission will consider radar equipment for the sheriff ($5,679.92), election envelopes ($5,737.48), and a tax-exempt event permit for a PRCA event.
• **July 28**: The Municipal Building Authority and Redevelopment Agency will hold routine updates and closed sessions for real property discussions.
• **August 5**: The Shooting Range Committee will discuss a donation from the Flaming Gorge Community Foundation, construction and grant updates, and planning for the 2027 Flaming Gorge Outlaw Shoot.