Grand County Board of Equalization Meeting
Approval of Hearing Officer Recommendations
Motion passes 7-0
Begins at 00:00:00
Grand County Commission meeting
Begins at 31:00
Discussion: Reply letter to the State Auditor
Commissioners discussed a response letter from the state auditor, which addressed several areas where the state found county funds spent on mitigation activities exceeded allowable limits. In addition to a clerical error, the state auditor also identified expenditures from tourism promotion funds that were deemed unallowable including the Trail Ambassador program, Moab Arttrails, and some advertising. The commissioners expressed disagreement with the finding regarding the trail ambassador program. The commissioners acknowledged the need to address the state auditor’s findings to avoid potential penalties, such as the withholding of TRT funds. The commission agreed to include an action item on the upcoming Friday Dec. 6 special meeting agenda to formally accept the state auditor’s findings, with the possibility of further discussion during a budget workshop scheduled for Monday, Dec. 9.
Begins at 48:00
General Reports
Begins at 1:18:00
Departmental Reports
Grand County Sheriff’s Office
Begins at 3:45:00
Public Hearing: Kane Creek Zoning Appeal Hearing
A zoning appeal hearing for a controversial property owned by Kane Creek Preservation and Development. The appeal was initiated by Kane Creek Development Watch, a local community group, who contested the highway commercial zoning designation for a portion of the property where Kane Creek intends to develop a large-scale resort. No decision was made; discussion will continue on Friday, December 6.
Begins at 1:30:30
Public Hearing: Adopting Ordinance Approving Land Use Code Revisions to Articles 8 and 9 Subdivision Review Processes
The commission held a public hearing to consider adopting an ordinance revising the land use code in accordance with state mandates to enhance subdivision review processes. The proposed revisions included modifications to the review process timeframes, the number of review cycles, and communication protocols with applicants.
Begins at 03:48:00
Public Hearing: Adopting an Ordinance to Approve the Repeal and Replacement of Section 6, Land Use, of the 2030 General Plan and the Future Land Use Map of Spanish Valley of the 2030 General Plan
In this public hearing, the focus was on the proposed repeal and replacement of the land use section and future land use map in the 2030 General Plan. Revisions included changes to the language and format, the introduction of place types, and considerations of issues like short-term rentals, second homes, and the challenges in the housing market.
Begins at 4:06:00
Public Hearing: Soliciting Comments on the Amended 2024 Budget and the Tentative 2025 Budget
County Clerk/Auditor Gabe Woytek presented the budget, outlining the budgeting process and highlighting noteworthy changes in revenue and expenditures across various county funds. Woytek explained his conservative approach to revenue projections for the 2024 amendment, emphasizing the need to avoid exceeding the budget.
Begins at 4:22:00
Public Hearing: Soliciting Comments on the Proposed Cost of Living Adjustment for All Elected Officials and an Increase to the Wages of the Assessor, Recorder, Treasurer, Clerk, Auditor, and Surveyor
Woytek clarified that this proposed increase would also apply to the attorney, the sheriff, and the commissioners.
Begins at 5:57:00
ACTION ITEMS
Community Development Block Grant Project Support
The Moab Area Community Land Trust requested county sponsorship for their application for funding for water and sewer infrastructure for the second phase of the Arroyo Crossing project.
Motion passes unanimously.
Begins at 6:00:00
Warranty And Support Services For Microwave Backhaul Links
Motion passes unanimously.
Begins at 6:04:30
Special Events Grant Awards
The Economic Development Department presented the remainder of the special event grant awards proposed by the Travel Council Advisory Board for the 2024 grant round. Grand funding was awarded to Dead Horse Ultra ($5,000), From a Woman ($5,500), Moab Arts Festival ($10,000), Moab Canyons Endurance Ride ($6,000), Moab Folk Festival ($5,000), Moab Free Concert Series ($13,400), Moab Music Festival ($5,000), Phoenix Experience ($5,000), Rotary Club Car Show ($5,000), YGP Harvest Festival ($3,125).
Motion passes unanimously.
Begins at 6:06:00
Ordinance and Resolution Amending the Historic Preservation Commission’s Bylaws
The amendments primarily involved housekeeping changes and an increase in commission members from seven to nine.
Motion passes unanimously.
Begins a 2:16:00
Community Renewable Energy Agreement
Motion passes unanimously.
Begins at 2:19:00
Update to Impact Fee Analysis Plan to Include Moab Valley Fire Protection District
A proposal to include the Moab Valley Fire Protection District in the ongoing impact fee analysis study.
Motion passes unanimously.
Begins at 6:20:00
Volunteer Appointments to the Grand County Recreation Special Service District
Commissioner McCurdy, as liaison to the Grand County Recreation Special Service District, proposed the reappointment of Jim Lewis and the appointment of Kenneth Minor to the board.
Motion passes unanimously.
Begins at 6:22:00
Purchase of Stock Panel Inventory From WW Manufacturing for the Old Spanish Trail Arena
Motion passes unanimously.
Begins at 6:24:00
Resolution Approving the Final Plat for Rim Vistas Subdivision – Phase VII and Associated Drainage Maintenance Agreement and Subdivision Improvements Agreement
County Engineer Dan Stenta explained that a compromise had been reached with the developer regarding responsibility for drainage maintenance during the construction period.
Motion passes unanimously.
Begins at 6:27:00
Resolution Approving the Final Plat of 7 Mile Subdivision (Parcel ID 02-OXT-0067)
Consideration of a 2-lot subdivision approved for an RV campground.
Motion passes unanimously. Begins at 6:33:30
Review & Approval of Employee Back Pay
Motion passes unanimously.
Begins at 6:40:00
Approval Of Consent Agenda
- Approval Of Meeting Minutes
- Ratification Of Payment Of Bills
- Ratification Of 6 Month Extension HASU / CDBG Letter
- Annual FY25 WRI Grant Cooperative Agreements Between Utah Department Of Natural Resources And Grand County Weeds Department for #6872 Colorado Rive, #6969 Mill Creek Restoration, #6987 Dolores River
Motion passes unanimously.
Begins at 6:43:00
