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Grand County Commission Chambers 125 East Center Street, Moab, Utah

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Meeting Date:  September 6, 2022 3:00pm       



1.

Call to Order

2.

Pledge of Allegiance

3.

Department Reports (15 min)

3.A.

Weeds Department

Izzi Weimholt, Weeds Department Director

3.B.

Presentation on San Juan County's Mud Springs Trail Project

4.

Citizens to be heard

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5.

Presentations (15 min)

5.A.

Separate presentations on ongoing financial needs and obligations for purposes of later determining funding allocations.

5.A.A.

Transportation Special Service District

Ashley Harrison

5.A.C.

Grand County Emergency Medical Services Special Service District

Liz Tubbs and Andy Smith

5.A.D.

Grand County School District

School District Representative

5.A.E.

Solid Waste Special Service District #1

LJ Blackburn and Nick Lundberg

5.A.F.

Grand County Recreation Special Service District

Jim Lewis

6.

Agency Reports (15 min.)

7.

Ratification of Payment of Bills

8.

General Reports

  • Commission Member Disclosures
  • General Commission Reports and Future Considerations
  • Elected Official Reports
  • Commission Administrator Report
9.

15 Min. Recess

10.

Approval of Minutes for August 16th, 2022 and August 30th, 2022 (County Commission Regular Meeting and County Commission Emergency Meeting)

Gabriel Woytek, Clerk/Auditor

11.

Citizens to be Heard - 6:00 pm

12.

General Business - Action Items - Discussion and Consideration of Approval

12.A.

Approving Cooperative Agreement with the Utah Department of Public Safety for the 24/7 Sobriety Program

Lieutenant Hackwell

12.B.

Approving the 2023 Insurance Renewal Rate Increases

Renee Baker, Personnel Services Director

12.C.

Consideration of Property Tax Relief for Victims of Pack Creek Fire

Debbie Swasey, Grand County Assessor

12.D.

Approving Bid for 2023 Commercial Appraisal Services

Debbie Swasey, Grand County Assessor

12.E.

Adopting Resolution approving the Final Plat of Davis Minor Subdivision affecting Parcel Nos. 02-0020-0054 and 02-0020-0036

Elissa Martin, Planning & Zoning

12.F.

Approving Janssen Opioid Settlement Agreement

Christina Sloan, Grand County Attorney

12.G.

Approving Utah Subdivision Agreement to Establish Utah Attorney Fee and Expenses Fund

Christina Sloan, Grand County Attorney

12.H.
12.I.

Adopting Resolution Appointing the Initial Board of Trustees of the Kane Springs Improvement District

Christina Sloan, Grand County Attorney

12.L.

Approval of the contract with Hudson Printing for the reprint of the Moab Outdoor Adventure Guide.

Ben Alter, Economic Development Specialist, Grand County Economic Development

12.M.

Approval of Special Event Permit for the 2022 Hummer Club

August Granath, Economic Development Director

12.N.

Approval of Special Event Permit for the 2022 Blazer Bash

August Granath, Economic Development Director 

12.O.

Approval of Special Event Permit for the 2022 Mother of All Boogies (MOAB)

August Granath, Economic Development Director 

12.Q.

Repealing and Replacing the Budget Advisory Board Duties and Functions to include the Treasurer as a Permanent Board Member

Chris Baird, Strategic Development Director

12.R.

First Amendment to the Independent Contractor Agreement between Grand County and Love Communications for the purposes of authorizing $25,000 to be spent on the development of creative assets and marketing materials.

August Granath, Economic Development Director

13.

Consent Agenda

13.A.

Specialized Services Agreement between Grand County (Weeds Department) and Utah State University (Utah Conservation Corps), for Fiscal Year 2023

Elizabeth (Izzi) Weimholt, Grand County Weeds Department Director

13.B.

Ratify Letter for MLSNF SZ Hydorologic Function and Rehabilitaiton and Restoration

13.C.

Ratifying request for assistance for resources for disaster relief clean-up

13.D.

Ratifying request for assistance from Team Rubicon for disaster relief clean-up

14.

Discussion Items

14.A.

Discussion on Expanding Direct Marketing, Economic Diversification Programming, Related Financial Updates, Special Event Coordination Needs, and Associated Budget Amendment

Chris Baird, Strategic Development Director

August Granath, Economic Development Director

Ben Alter, Economic Development Specialist

15.

Public Hearings

16.

Closed Session(s) (if necessary)

16.A.

Character, Professional Competence or Physical or Mental Health of an Individual

17.

Adjourn

NOTICE OF SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION DURING PUBLIC MEETINGS. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals with special needs requests wishing to attend County Commission meetings are encouraged to contact the County two (2) business days in advance of these events. Specific accommodations necessary to allow participation of disabled persons will be provided to the maximum extent possible. T.D.D. (Telecommunication Device for the Deaf) calls can be answered at: (435) 259-1346. Individuals with speech and/or hearing impairments may also call the Relay Utah by dialing 711. Spanish Relay Utah: 1 (888) 346-3162

 It is hereby the policy of Grand County that elected and appointed representatives, staff and members of Grand County Commission may participate in meetings through electronic means.  Any form of telecommunication may be used, as long as it allows for real time interaction in the way of discussions, questions and answers, and voting.

 At the Grand County Commission meetings/hearings any citizen, property owner, or public official may be heard on any agenda subject. The number of persons heard and the time allowed for each individual may be limited at the sole discretion of the Chair. On matters set for public hearings there is a three-minute time limit per person to allow maximum public participation. Upon being recognized by the Chair, please advance to the microphone, state your full name and address, whom you represent, and the subject matter. No person shall interrupt legislative proceedings. 

 Requests for inclusion on an agenda and supporting documentation must be received by 5:00 PM on the Wednesday prior to a regular Commission Meeting and forty-eight (48) hours prior to any Special Commission Meeting. Information relative to these meetings/hearings may be obtained at the Grand County Commission’s Office, 125 East Center Street, Moab, Utah; (435) 259-1346.