Drought Declaration, Utah Summer Games, Open Burn Ordinance, Local Consent Permit, Fraud Risk Assessment, BOE Exemptions, Personnel
Notice Type(s)
Notice,
Meeting
Event Start Date & Time
April 27, 2026 09:00 AM
Event End Date & Time
April 27, 2026 12:00 PM
Event Deadline Date & Time
04/13/26 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 27th Day of April, 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, (Assessor, IT, Justice Court, Recorder, Treasurer, Commission) ETC.
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT FROM:
APRIL 13, 2026 TO APRIL 26, 2026
10:00 A.M. PUBLIC APPOINTMENTS
1. 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.
2. UTAH SUMMER GAMES PREVIEW. Presented by Jon Oglesby.
3. RESOLUTION 2026-2, EMERGENCY DROUGHT DECLARATION
4. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF IRON COUNTY ORDINANCE 2026-9, AMENDING IRON COUNTY ORDINANCE 8.04.100 AND 8.04.101 REGARDING CLOSED AND OPEN BURN DATES. Presented by Sam Woodall.
5. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF AN MOU BETWEEN IRON COUNTY TRCCA BOARD AND LARRY H. MILLER UTAH SUMMER GAMES/ SUU FOR FUNDING TO SUMMER GAMES IN THE AMOUNT OF $300,000.00.
Presented by Sam Woodall.
6. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF A LOCAL CONSENT FOR A SINGLE EVENT PERMIT HELD AT WOOD RANCH ON JUNE 20, 2026 AND AUGUST 8, 2026. Requested by Cedar City Elks Lodge 1556.
7. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF THE YEARLY FRAUD RISK ASSESSMENT FOR YEAR ENDING 2025. Presented by Lucas Little.
CONVENE AS THE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
8. DISCUSSION REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, AND EDUCATIONAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR THE 2026 TAX YEAR. Presented by McKayla Meinhardt.
RECONVENE AS IRON COUNTY COMMISSION
9. PERSONNEL
1. SHERIFF'S OFFICE - PATROL
A. Request for approval of new hire, Ashten Roman as a F/T Deputy, backfill of a vacant position, effective May 11, 2026.
B. Request for approval of new hire, Leah Jones as a P/T Animal Shelter Technician, backfill of a vacant position, effective April 27, 2026.
2. FAIR
A. Request for approval of new hire, Molli Brown as a P/T Marketing/Administrative Assistant, backfill of a vacant position, effective May 4, 2026.
3. COUNCIL ON AGING
A. Request for approval of new hire, Ann Walkenhorst as a P/T Lead Cook, backfill of a vacant position, effective April 28, 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