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Government Type

County

Entity

Iron County

Public Body

County Commission

Notice Information

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Notice Title

Iron County Commission Meeting

Notice Tags

Zoning, Housing Authority, Bee Inspector, USU Extension Contract, Professional Services Contract, Michael Worthen, Culinary Water Hauling, Per Diem and Mileage Update, Personnel, Closed Session

Notice Type(s)

Notice, Meeting, Hearing

Event Start Date & Time

January 26, 2026 09:00 AM

Event End Date & Time

January 26, 2026 10:30 PM

Event Deadline Date & Time

01/20/26 05:00 PM

Description/Agenda

NOTICE AND AGENDA OF A MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF IRON STATE OF UTAH ************************** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Commissioners of the County of Iron, State of Utah, will hold a Public Meeting in the Iron County Commission Chambers, at the Iron County Courthouse, 68 South 100 East, Parowan Utah on Monday, the 26th Day of January, 2026 at the hour of 9:00 o'clock, a.m. Please participate electronically via: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzP7a7p83dJYk9x6Qh-xi3g (Search: Iron County Commission Live) During the meeting, comments may be directed to: (435) 477-8340. Thank you. AGENDA 9:00 A.M. OPENING, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSION CHAIR FOR 2026, APPROVE MINUTES, APPROVE WARRANTS, DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS, (Commission) ETC. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT FROM: JANUARY 12, 2026 TO JANUARY 25, 2026 PRESENTATION OF TRAINING REGARDING OPEN MEETING LAW. Presented by Sam Woodall. 10:00 A.M. PUBLIC HEARING 1. PUBLIC HEARING, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE DENIAL OF A PROPOSED ZONE CHANGE (ORDINANCE 2026-1) TO THE IRON COUNTY ZONING MAP, ZONE CHANGE FROM RA-20 (RURAL AGRICULTURE 20 ACRE) TO C (COMMERCIAL) ON APPROXIMATELY 22.48 ACRES LOCATED NEAR 200 S & 2400 W, PAROWAN, UT. Applicant: Frank Nichols. Presented by Brett Hamilton. 2. PUBLIC HEARING, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO THE IRON COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE 2026-2, INCLUDING DEFINITIONS IN SECTION 17.20.010, TABLE OF USES IN SECTION 17.16.030, GUEST HOUSE REGULATIONS IN SECTION 17.36.270, AND A NEW SECTION 17.36.700 FOR VEHICLE STORAGE LOTS. Applicant: Iron County. Presented by Brett Hamilton 3. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE ESCALANTE VALLEY HOUSING AUTHORITY STATUS AND COOPERATION WITH IRON COUNTY. Presented by Sam Woodall 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS Three (3) Minute Time Limit per Speaker for Public Comment Participants. Should Not Repeat Others Comments. Only for Items Not on the Agenda. No Items Related to Commission's Role as an Appeal Board. Comments Should Be Directed to the Commission. No Attacks on Other Peoples' Character. 5. ANNUAL IRON COUNTY BEE INSPECTOR REPORT FOR 2025. Presented by Blaine Nay. 6. 2026 COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION SERVICES. 7. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL EXTENSION OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT FOR WILDLIFE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES FOR MICHAEL V. WORTHEN. 8. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE APPPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 2026-1, SUPPORTING CULINARY WATER HAULING WHEN LOCALLY REGULATED. 9. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE UPDATE OF 2026 PER DIEM AND MILEAGE RATE. Presented by Lucas Little. 10. PERSONNEL 1. SHERIFF'S OFFICE - PATROL A. Request for approval of re-hire for Josh Nielsen, as a P/T Bailiff, effective January 5, 2026. B. Request for approval of new hire, Kaden Barkdull, as a F/T Deputy, backfill of a vacant position, effective January 5, 2026. C. Request for approval of new hire, Carter Mitchell, as a F/T Deputy, backfill of a vacant position, effective March 1, 2026. D. Request for approval for transfer/promotion of Gabe Carlson, from a F/T I.T. Technician to a F/T Patrol Deputy, backfill of a vacant position, effective February 1, 2026. E. Request for approval of new hire, Kristen Preciado, as a P/T Administrative Assistant, backfill of a vacant position, effective January 26, 2026. F. Request for approval of position transfer for Carolyn White, from a P/T Administrative Assistant, to a F/T benefited Administrative Assistant, effective January 18, 2026. 2. SHERIFF'S OFFICE - CORRECTIONS A. Request for approval for bilingual pay for J.D. Allen, Effective January 18, 2026. B. Request for approval for bilingual pay for Bryan Aguayo, Effective January 18, 2026. 3. LANDFILL A. Request for promotion for Jordon Hatch from a Technician 2 to a Technician 3, effective January 18, 2026. B. Request for approval of new-hire Thomas Lundstrom as a Landfill Technician, backfill of a vacant position, effective February 2, 2026. 4. NATURAL RESOURCES A. Request for approval of new-hire Brandon Barrow as a Natural Resource Specialist, backfill of a vacant position, effective March 2, 2026. 5. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT A. Request for approval of new-hire Cassie Meredith as a F/T Community Wildfire Specialist, fill of a newly approved position, effective January 20, 2026. 6. ASSESSOR A. Request for approval of new-hire Tori Sessions as a P/T Cedar City DMV Technician, fill of a newly approved position, effective January 20, 2026. 7. POLICY UPDATE A. Request to update Personnel Policies and Procedures Section 15: Reimbursement for Travel Expense to reflect proposed changes to 2026 per diem rates. NON-DELEGATED ITEMS 1. County Boards 2. Closed Session a. Per UCA 52-4-204(E) Regarding the potential disposal of real property. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify the Iron County Clerk, 68 S 100 East, Parowan, Utah 84761, Phone (435) 477-8340 at least three days prior to the meeting to be attended. Individuals with speech and/or hearing impairments may call the Relay Utah by dialing 711. Spanish Relay Utah: 1 (888) 346-3162.

Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)

NOTICE OF SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION DURING PUBLIC MEETINGS In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify Jon Whittaker at 435-477-8341.

Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation

Live streaming may be accessed via YouTube by searching: Iron County Commission Live.

Other Information

Persons or groups wishing to address the Commission must make an appointment and provide all pertinent documentation with the Iron County Clerk by the Monday preceding the scheduled Commission meeting. Agenda items must be approved by a Commissioner prio

Meeting Information

Meeting Location

68 S 100 E
PO Box 429
Parowan, UT 84761
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Contact Name

Jon Whittaker

Contact Email

jwhittaker@ironcounty.net

Contact Phone

(435)477-8341

Notice Posting Details

Notice Posted On

January 22, 2026 04:27 PM

Notice Last Edited On

January 22, 2026 04:27 PM

Deadline Date

January 20, 2026 05:00 PM

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