November 18th, 2025
4:00 WORK SESSION 5:00 REGULAR MEETING
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the MORGAN COUNTY COMMISSION will hold a regular
Commission meeting in the Commission meeting room at 48 West Young Street, Morgan, Utah.
4:00 WORK SESSION
Cottonwoods Development Agreement Amendment
5:00 COMMENCEMENT OF MEETING
(A) Opening Ceremonies
1. Welcome
2. Invocation and/or Moment of Reflection: Hon. Commissioner Wilson
3. Pledge of Allegiance
(B) Consent Agenda Items
1. Approval of the Morgan County Commission Minutes from October 28th, 2025.
2. Acknowledge receipt of the letter of resignation of CEO Board Chair John Barber
3. Approval of Governor's Officer of Economic Opportunity Rural County Grant Contract [No Match]
4. Acknowledge receipt of USU Extension's Annual Return on Investment Report
5. Approve language of RFP for Grant Administration Services
6. Approve the Referee Progression Chart [Does not increase budget]
(C) Commissioner Declarations of Conflict of Interest
(D) Public Comments (please limit comments to 3 minutes)
(E) Presentations
(F) Action Items
1. Hon. Sheriff Corey Stark - Discussion/Decision - Budget Adjustment Request FY 2025
Discussion and decision on a budget adjustment to cover the shortfall of the animal control contract due to an unforeseen increase earlier in the year.
2. Josh Cook - Discussion/Decision - Morgan County Planning & Zoning
Croydon Gravel Pit CUP: A request for approval of a Conditional Use Permit (C3) that is required for the use of a private gravel pit. The property is identified by parcel number 00- 0002-4354 and serial number 01-004-688 and is approximately located at 3100 N Lost Creek Rd in unincorporated Morgan County.
3. Fire Chief Boyd Carrigan, Swift Water Captain's Holly Ackett and Dawna Zukirmi - Discussion/Decision - Swift Water
Discussion and decision on Swift Water's Plans for the County Asset at Taggarts.
4. Morgan County Board of Equalization - Discussion/Decision - Late Appeals & Stipulations
Discussion and decision on Morgan County Resolutions approving late appeals and fully executed stipulations to date.
a. CR 25-03-BOE Late Appeal Request: Mountain Builder Investments
b. CR 25-04-BOE Late Appeal Request: Jameson Whiting
c. CR 25-05-BOE Late Appeal Request: Chad Peterson
d. CR 25-06-BOE Fully Executed Stipulations to date
5. Hon. Morgan County Commission - Discussion/Decision - Generator Updates Discussion and decision on options to upgrade or install generators throughout County buildings.
6. Kate Becker- Discussion/Decision - Budget Adjustment Request FY 2026
Discussion and decision on budget adjustments to the draft FY 2026 Budget
a. Merge Deputy Fire Chief & Fire Marshall to one FT benefit position
b. Recorder Scanning Project (funds designated for FY 2025- but the project prep will not be ready until FY 2026)
c. Funding of 'Critical Conversations Class'
7. Hon. Morgan County Commission - Discussion/Decision - Airport Advisory Board Discussion and decision on Resolution CR 25-58 appointing Chris Tremea to the open non-user seat of the Morgan County Airport Advisory Board per recommendation at its November 13th meeting.
8. Kate Becker - Discussion/Decision - Budget Adjustment Request FY 2025
Discussion and decision on a budget adjustment to cover the additional fee to pay off the Enterprise Fleet Lease which is above what was approved previously.
9. Hon. Morgan County Commission - Discussion/Decision - Security Compliance Discussion and decision on Clerk's Office remodel changes.
10. Hon. Morgan County Commission - Discussion/Decision - Utah Retirement Systems Discussion and decision on Resolution CR 25-59 allowing Erica White to be part of the URS Firefighter Retirement System.
11. Hon. Morgan County Commission - Discussion/Decision - Crosswalks
Discussion and decision on the County's position when it comes to potential crosswalks in Mountain Green at Trappers Loop and Old Hwy, and another in Morgan at Young Street and State Road.
(G) Commissioner Comments
- Commissioner Blocker
- Commissioner Newton
- Commissioner Fackrell
- Commission Vice-Chair Nickerson
- Commission Chair Wilson
The undersigned does hereby certify that the above notice and agenda were posted as required by law this the 14th day of November 2025.
Kate Becker - Morgan County Administrative Manager
*Action Item(s) that includes Public Hearing(s) will be held at or after 6:00 PM
The Commission may vote to discuss certain matters in closed Session (Executive Session) pursuant to Utah Code Annotated ยง52-4-205.
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
In compliance with American with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify Kate Becker at 435-800-8724 at least 24 hours before this meeting.
Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation
Not Available
Other Information
Note: County Commission may vote to discuss items in Executive Session as provided by Utah Code Ann. & 52-4-4 and 52-4-5.