Workshop: Conditional Use Permit Training
The training on Conditional Use Permits explained how CUP decisions differ from legislative actions, emphasizing that CUP approvals must be based on clear, factual evidence and comply with local ordinances. The training was meant to ensure decisions are legally defensible.
Timestamp: 00:00:32 – 00:55:38
Board of Equalization Meeting
Approval of Minutes from December 17, 2024
Vote details: Approved unanimously.
Timestamp: 01:03:09 – 01:03:19
Late Property Valuation Appeal
The commission heard a late appeal regarding property valuation from a Castle Valley resident. The appellant cited personal hardships, including a divorce and relocation, as reasons for the delayed appeal. The board approved considering the appeal but denied the valuation appeal itself.
Vote details: Unanimous approval to accept the late appeal.
Timestamp: 01:14:08 – 01:16:02
Vote details: Unanimous vote to deny the appeal.
Timestamp: 01:17:02 – 01:18:02
Regular Commission Meeting
General Commission Reports
Timestamp: 01:21:08 – 01:32:04
General Business – Action Items
2025 Quarter 3 High-Impact Special Event Submissions
The commission reviewed and approved two major events for September 2025:
Skinny Tire Fall Festival (September 20–22) and the John Wayne Grit Series (September 27).
Vote details: Unanimous approval.
Timestamp: 02:03:43 – 02:05:57
Resolution Approving Final Plat for Lance Avenue PUD
The commission approved the final plat for a two-lot workforce housing development at 1131 S. Lance Avenue. The project includes deed restrictions for actively employed households.
Vote details: Unanimously approved.
Timestamp: 02:15:00 – 02:20:45
LiDAR Mapping Project Approval
The commission approved a plan to hire a company to collect updated LiDAR (high-resolution mapping) data. This project will help the county assess flood risks and plan for future disasters by mapping changes in creek corridors and other affected areas. The project is funded by $150,000 from the state and requires a $50,000 local match.
Vote details: Unanimous approval.
Timestamp: 02:22:00 – 02:27:34
Revised Scope for Rural County Grant FY25
The commission approved reallocating $63,500 to Moab Community Childcare for infrastructure development.
Vote details: Unanimous approval.
Timestamp: 02:38:10 – 02:40:12
Email Marketing Platform for Economic Development
The commission approved a subscription to Mailchimp.
Vote details: Unanimous approval.
Timestamp: 02:40:00 – 02:50:12
Familiarization Tours in Partnership with Utah Office of Tourism
The commission approved funding for familiarization tours to promote business and tourism opportunities.
Vote details: Unanimous approval, with Commissioner Martinez recusing himself.
Timestamp: 02:51:00 – 03:00:14
Visa Destination Insights Contract
A contract with Visa to provide data on tourism and spending trends was approved.
Vote details: Unanimous approval.
Timestamp: 03:02:00 – 03:10:34
Ordinance to Repeal and Replace Section 8.16 (Special Events)
After discussion at the last meeting, the commission adopted a new ordinance to streamline the permitting process for special events.
Vote details: 6-0 with Commissioner Hedin absent.
Timestamp: 03:12:00 – 03:20:14
Volunteer Appointment to Economic Opportunity Advisory Board
The EOAB board unanimously recommended the appointment of Chris Wilson, Melissa Jeffers, Jennifer Sadoff, and Aaron Lindberg. Commissioner Martinez proposed an alternate arrangement of candidates, replacing Jen Sadoff with Brittney Melton, which sparked debate on board representation, political representation, and board autonomy.
Vote details: 4-3 for the alternative slate of candidates with Hedin, McGann and Hadler in opposition.
Timestamp: 03:14:34 – 03:49:17
Designation of Zoning Administrator
Dan Stenta was appointed as the zoning administrator pro tem for Grand County while the county searches for a replacement.
Vote details: Unanimous approval.
Timestamp: 03:51:12 – 03:53:12
Approval Of Consent Agenda Items
- Approval Of Meeting Minutes.
- Ratification Of Payment Of Bills.
- First Amendment To The Independent Contractor Agreements With Rick’s Glass, And Kevin Bowden Construction For The Replacement Of The Lobby Doors At The Old Spanish Trail Arena.
- Ratification Of The Single Event Local Consent For Moab Run The Rocks.
- Local Consent For A Hotel Liquor License – Springhill Suites By Marriot.
- Volunteer Appointment To The Library Board (Alyssa Sherman and Jacqueline Hoyer).
Vote details: Unanimously approved.
Timestamp: 03:30:00 – 03:40:34
Discussions
Discussion of H.B. 267
Commissioners discussed a state bill that would effectively ban collective bargaining for public sector unions. The bill’s potential impact on educators, firefighters and others in the state is highly controversial. The bill was temporarily postponed by the Utah State Legislature this week. Commission Chair Winfield encouraged other elected officials to travel to Salt Lake City to interact with those at the state legislature.
Timestamp: 3:56:13 – 4:06:37
Discussion of County Purchasing Policy
Commissioners discussed updates to the Grand County purchasing policy brought on by the 2024 state audit of the county’s finances. The updates include giving automatic priority to local vendors for purchases under $5,000 and allowing local bidders to match out-of-state offers on competitive contracts. A proposed policy would permit selecting local bids within 5% of the lowest non-local bid.
Timestamp: 04:06:37 – 04:13:00
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