4:00 WORK SESSION
Hon. Garrett Smith, Morgan County Attorney
Annual Open Meetings Act Training 'OPMA' UCA 52-4 along with the review and possible revisions of the following:
CR 25-02 The Established County Commission Rules of Order and Procedure
CR 25-28 Morgan County Travel Expense Policy
5:00 COMMENCEMENT OF MEETING
(A) Opening Ceremonies
1. Welcome
2. Invocation and/or Moment of Reflection: Hon. Commissioner Fackrell
3. Pledge of Allegiance
(B) Election of County Commission Chair & Commission Vice-Chair CR 26-01
(C) Consent Agenda Items
1. Approval of the Morgan County Commission Minutes from December 17th, 2025.
2. Acknowledge receipt of the letter of resignation of Weed Abatement Board Member Lewis Dillree.
3. Notice of opening on the Weed Abatement Board - Open to Submissions
4. Notice of opening on the Community & Economic Opportunity Board - Open to Submissions
5. Approval of RFP verbiage for remodeling to meet state election security requirements.
(D) Commissioner Declarations of Conflict of Interest
(E) Public Comments (please limit comments to 3 minutes)
(F) Presentations
1. Blair Stringham, Northern Region Supervisor of the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources; Presenting the County's Payment in Lieu of Taxes check.
2. James Wilson, Morgan County Fire Warden; Introduction - started December 2025
3. Hon. Shaun Rose, Morgan County Recorder; Introducing the new all-inclusive GIS Map
(G) Action Items
1. Hon. Shaun Rose - Discussion/Decision - 2026 Budget Adjustment
Discussion and decision on creating a Full-Time Surveyor position within the Morgan County Recorder's office for the budget year of 2026.
2. Erin Bott - Discussion/Decision - Morgan County Library Director
Request to go out for RFP to repair the rain gutters on the Morgan County Library/Senior Center building and identify funding source.
3. Morgan County Board of Equalization - Discussion/Decision - Late Appeals & Stipulations
Discussion and decision on Morgan County Resolutions requesting late BOE Appeals
a. CR 26-2501-BOE Late Appeal Request: John P. Williamson
b. CR 26-2502-BOE Late Appeal Request: Chase Hansen
c. CR 26-2503-BOE Late Appeal Request: Levi Harper
4. Josh Cook - Discussion Decision - County Planning & Zoning
LDS Mountain Green Cottonwood Canyon Road Subdivision (First Amended): A request
a lot line adjustment to lot 4 of the LDS MTN. Green Cottonwood Canyon Road Subdivision, which is identified by parcel number 00-0084-0774 and serial number 03-LDSMG-0004, and is located at 4210 West Cottonwood Canyon Road in unincorporated Morgan County.
5. Josh Cook - Discussion Decision - County Planning & Zoning
Cottonwood Spring View, P.U.D. (Third Plat Amendment): A request for a lot line adjustment to lots 710 and 711 of the Cottonwood Spring View, A P.U.D. Subdivision, which is identified by parcel numbers 00-0089-1016 & 00-0089-1017 and serial numbers 03-COSPR-0710 & 03-COSPR-0711, and is located at 6348 & 6358 S Wasatchback Drive in unincorporated Morgan County.
6. Hon. Raelene Blocker - Discussion/Decision - Commissioner
Discussion and decision on CR 26-05 Commissioner Blocker's nomination of Travis Taylor to the Mountain Green seat on the Morgan County Planning Commission.
7. Morgan County Commission - Discussion/Decision - Public Defender
Discussion and decision on awarding the RFQ for Public Defender Indigent Defense Services to Colton McKay at the recommendation of the selection committee.
8. Morgan County Commission - Discussion/Decision - Portfolio Assignment
Discussion and decision on CR 26-02 appointment of 2026 Commission Portfolio Assignments.
Morgan County Commission - Discussion/Decision - Portfolio Assignment
Discussion and decision on CR 26-03 establishing the Morgan County Commission Rules of Order and Procedure for 2026.
9. Morgan County Commission - Discussion/Decision - Portfolio Assignment
Discussion and decision on CR 26-04 amending the Morgan County Travel Expense Policy.
10. Kate Becker - Discussion/Decision - Morgan County Administrative Manager
UAC Day at the Hill Registration - January 21st at 8 am MST
11. Kate Becker - Discussion/Decision - Morgan County Administrative Manager
Postponed from 12/17/2025 meeting; State has not responded with redlines. Request to postpone again; The County's Predation Management Plan for 2026 and commitment of participating funds from 71-2229-000-000 [Predator Control Trust & Agency Fund].
12. Kate Becker - Discussion/Decision - Morgan County Administrative Manager
Postponed from 12/17/2025 meeting; Attorney's office is still working through redlines. Request to postpone again; The Morgan County Historical Society By-Laws.
(H) Commissioner Comments
- Commissioner Blocker
- Commissioner Newton
- Commissioner Fackrell
- Commission Vice-Chair Nickerson
- Commission Chair Wilson
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.