Presentations
Detective Landon Levitt of the Grand County Sheriff’s Office was recognized for his outstanding contributions to the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. County employees with long service were honored, including Bill Jackson (35 years in the Roads Department) and Joe Card (25 years at Sand Flats Recreation Area).
Timestamp: [00:11:11]
Public Hearing: Van Pelt Road Vacation Hearing
Hearing to consider vacating part of Van Pelt Road to improve safety for a nearby school. The change would reduce traffic flow and limit public access. Residents were encouraged to submit comments by December 26, 2024. No decision was made.
Timestamp: [01:07:11]
Public Hearing: Proposed Amendment To Recently Adopted Major Utility Overlay
Commissioner Clapper opposed expediting the vote on this issue, Approved unanimously.
Timestamp: [02:19:02]
Action Items
Decision on Zoning Appeal
The appeal involved a landowner requesting a variance to construct a detached structure within a restricted zone adjacent to agricultural land.
Denied unanimously.
Timestamp: [01:10:42]
Ordinance Approving Land Use Code Revisions to Articles 8 & 9 Subdivision Review Process
Updates designed to streamline the subdivision application process and align local regulations with state mandates.
Approved unanimously.
Timestamp: [01:15:34]
Ordinance Repealing and Replacing Section 6: Land Use of the 2030 General Plan and Future Land Use Map of Spanish Valley
Approved unanimously.
Timestamp: [01:45:53]
Adopting Ordinance Approving Salary & Cost-of-Living Adjustment for Elected Officials
Aligned salaries with market rates and included a 3% COLA effective January 1, 2025.
Approved unanimously.
Timestamp: [01:45:22]
Approving the 2025 Pay Plan for County Employees
The 2025 Pay Plan established salary adjustments for all county employees. Commissioner Bill Winfield opposed the bundled plan, arguing that individual adjustments warranted separate review.
Approved, with Commissioner Winfield opposing.
Timestamp: [02:00:18]
Adoption of the Amended 2024 and 2025 Grand County Budget
Approved unanimously.
Timestamp: [02:39:56]
Proposed 2025 Meeting Dates
Approved unanimously.
Timestamp: [03:04:20]
2025 Consolidated Fee Schedule
Approved unanimously.
Timestamp: [03:05:10]
Resolution Establishing New Bylaws for the Economic Opportunity Advisory Board
Commissioners Winfield and Mike McCurdy opposed the resolution, citing concerns about the lack of clarity regarding the board’s authority. Despite these concerns, the resolution passed.
Approved, with Winfield and McCurdy opposing.
Timestamp: [03:30:26]
Renewal of Grand County/City of Moab ILA for Trails
Approved unanimously.
Timestamp: [03:30:12]
Approval of Consent Agenda
Approval Of Meeting Minutes
Ratification Of Payment Of Bills
Contract With Utah Office Of Tourism For Utah Cooperative Marketing Program
BLM Land Use Authorization USGS Gage North Fork Mill Creek
Letter Requesting Permission To Stage A SAR Trailer At SFRA
Revised FY25 Cooperative Agreement Between The DNR Forestry, Fire And State Lands And Grand County Noxious Weeds Department
Planning Commission Appointment
Crux Academy Second Amendment To Contract
Appointment To Thompson SSD Board
Firewall Licensing Renewal
Approved unanimously.
Timestamp: [03:37:51]
Approving Proposals for Airport Planning and Engineering Services
Approved unanimously.
Timestamp: [03:40:25]
Establish Disposition of Potential Future Litigation
A closed session was held to discuss legal strategies related to ongoing and anticipated land use disputes.
Timestamp: [03:50:20]
Next Steps
The Grand County Commission will reconvene on January 7, 2025.
