Zoning, Development Agreement, Agreements, Commission Assignments, Boards, Personnel
Notice Type(s)
Notice,
Meeting,
Hearing
Event Start Date & Time
February 9, 2026 09:00 AM
Event End Date & Time
February 9, 2026 12:00 PM
Event Deadline Date & Time
02/02/26 05:00 PM
Description/Agenda
NOTICE AND AGENDA OF A MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF IRON
STATE OF UTAH
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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 9th Day of February, 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, APPROVE MINUTES, APPROVE WARRANTS, DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS, (Attorney, CJC, Justice Court, Victim Advocate, CICWCD, Commission) ETC.
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT FROM:
JANUARY 26, 2026 TO FEBRUARY 8, 2026
10:00 A.M. PUBLIC HEARING
1. PUBLIC HEARING, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL FOR DISPOSAL OF A PARCEL(S) OF REAL PROPERTY, APN: A-20 AND A-3-1.
2. PUBLIC HEARING, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF A PROPOSED ZONE CHANGE (ORDINANCE 2026-3), TO THE IRON COUNTY ZONING MAP - ZONE CHANGE FROM A-20 (AGRICULTURE 20 ACRE) TO I (INDUSTRIAL) AND LI (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ON APPROXIMATELY 123.28 ACRES, GENERALLY LOCATED ON IRON SPRINGS ROAD, NORTH OF SILVER HILLS PARKWAY, CEDAR CITY, UT. Applicant: VTRE DEVELOPMENT, LLC. Presented by Brett Hamilton
3. PUBLIC HEARING, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF A PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (ORDINANCE 2026-4) BETWEEN IRON COUNTY AND EQUESTRIAN TRAILS RANCH, LLC, REGARDING THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OF APPROXIMATELY 264 ACRES OF UNDEVELOPED PROPERTY, GENERALLY LOCATED BETWEEN 4000 NORTH AND 4600 NORTH, AND 3700 WEST AND 4400 WEST, CEDAR CITY, UT. Applicant: EQUESTRIAN TRAILS RANCH, LLC. Presented by Brett Hamilton.
PUBLIC APPOINTMENTS
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. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF A MOU BETWEEN IRON COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND UTAH DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. Presented by George Colson.
6. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF A LETTER OF RELINQUISHMENT OF A UDOT PERMIT. Requested by Dan Jessen.
7. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN IRON COUNTY AND THE DAUGHTERS OF THE UTAH PIONEERS REGARDING ONGOING STORAGE OF HISTORICAL ARTIFACTS IN THE BASEMENT OF THE IRON COUNTY COURTHOUSE IN PAROWAN, UTAH. Presented by Jon Whittaker
8. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE DEFERRAL OF PROPERTY TAXES ON APN: D-502-11. Presented by Jon Whittaker.
9. REVIEW OF COMMISSION ASSIGNMENTS AND BOARDS FOR 2026.
10. PERSONNEL
1. ATTORNEY
A. Request for approval of promotion for Dallin Brooks from a Deputy Attorney 2 to a Deputy Attorney 3, effective February 15, 2026.
2. SHERIFF'S OFFICE - PATROL
A. Request for approval of new hire, Hunter Fails, as a F/T Deputy, backfill of a vacant position, effective February 2, 2026.
B. Request for approval of promotion for Michael Sanner from a Deputy 2 to a Deputy 3, effective February 1, 2026.
3. SHERIFF'S OFFICE - CORRECTIONS
A. Request for approval of new hire, Macey Sorenson, as a F/T Deputy, backfill of a vacant position, effective February 15, 2026.
B. Request for approval of promotion for Devon Whitney from a Deputy 2 to a Corporal, effective February 1, 2026.
4. I.T.
A. Request for approval of new hire, Bailey Banks, as a F/T GIS Coordinator, backfill of a vacant position, effective February 17, 2026.
5. ROAD
A. Request for approval of new-hire Jason Anichowski as a Road Technician, backfill of a vacant position, effective February 17, 2026.
B. Request for approval of new-hire Callen Adams as a Road Technician, backfill of a vacant position, effective February 2, 2026.
C. Request for approval of new-hire Josh Erickson as a Road Technician, backfill of a vacant position, effective February 2, 2026.
NON-DELEGATED ITEMS
1. County Boards
2. Closed Session
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