May 5th, 2026
4:00 CLOSED 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.
NOTE: Commissioner Raelene Blcoker shall be attending remotely.
4:00 CLOSED SESSION
Utah Code Annotated ยง 52-4-205 (1) (c) strategy sessions to discuss pending or reasonably imminent litigation; AND
(d) strategy sessions to discuss the purchase, exchange, or lease of real property [ ]
5:00 COMMENCEMENT OF MEETING
(A) Opening Ceremonies
1. Welcome
2. Invocation and/or Moment of Reflection: Hon. Commissioner Nickerson
3. Pledge of Allegiance
(B) Consent Agenda Items
1. Approval of the Morgan County Commission Minutes from April 21st, 2026.
2. Notice of vacancy on the Morgan County Rifle Range Advisory Board - Open to Submissions
3. Approval of out-of-state travel for training; Recreation Director Lydia Hebdon National Alliance for Youth Sports Conference, Orlando, FL November 17 - 19.
4. Notice of project completion: Morgan Fire Station Cement approach, sidewalks, and stairs.
5. Notice of project completion: Morgan County Airport Berm for beautification and sound barrier.
6. Notice of project completion: ADA door replacement in Library and external light upgrades.
7. Approval of the final Ticket Spice Agreement language for Fair ticket sales.
8. Approval of Indigent Defense Conflict Counsel agreement with Randall Lee Marshall of Marshall Law PLLC.
(C) Commissioner Declarations of Conflict of Interest
(D) Public Comments (please limit comments to 3 minutes)
(E) Presentation
(F) Action Items
1. Haley Johnson - Discussion/Decision - Morgan County Fair Coordinator
Discussion and decision on section 7 of the 2026 Fair Fun Run Agreement to determine an alternate to profit sharing.
2. Josh Cook - Discussion/Decision - County Planning & Zoning
WPR Mountain Villa Plat Amendment No. 2: A request to adjust the 'Limited Common Areas' around the previously platted and recorded twelve (12) townhome units.
3. Josh Cook - Discussion/Decision - County Planning & Zoning
Silverstone Subdivision Phase 6 Plat Amendment: A request for approval of an amendment to the Silverstone Subdivision No. 1, Amended Plat No. 1, for the creation of a new lot.
4. Josh Cook - Discussion/Decision - County Planning & Zoning
Discussion and decision on awarding the RFQ for Engineering and Surveying Services.
5. Josh Cook - Discussion/Decision - County Planning & Zoning
Discussion and decision on awarding the RFP for Building Inspector and Plans Examiner services.
6. Josh Cook - Discussion/Public Hearing/Decision - County Planning & Zoning
Side Yard Setbacks Code Text Amendment: Request for approval of a text amendment to Morgan County Code (MCC) amending the side-yard setback requirements in Residential and Multiple-Family Residential Districts.
7. Josh Cook - Discussion/Public Hearing/Decision - County Planning & Zoning
Wildland Urban Interface Code Text Amendment: A request for approval of a text amendment to the Morgan County Code (MCC) to amend the requirements of the Wildland Urban Interface Code to match amendments to the Utah Code.
8. Hon. Raelene Blocker - Discussion/Decision - Morgan County Commission
Discussion on requests for the following (note the Commission budgeted $50,000 from line 19-4400-340 County Mass Transit Tax Projects):
a) Funding an engineering estimate for a trail along the north side of Old Highway from Trappers Loop to the dirt spot.
b) Funding to install and repair the sidewalk, curb, and gutter, along Old Hwy on County right-of-way. This needs to be completed before UDOT will install and repair the ADA ramps on either side of Trapper's Loop and install a crosswalk.
c) Funding for surveying, fence, and engineering of Kent Smith Park. Specifically:
i) Surveying the legal description of the rental area.
ii) Fencing the established boundary between the lease and the remaining MGSID property.
iii) Engineering design for recreation fields (to possibly include a baseball diamond usable for up to 12U), additional parking, and a trail along the leased and current park property.
9. Kate Becker - Discussion/Decision - Morgan County Administrative Manager
Discussion and decision on a change order to the election security bid, moving all the condenser units to the roof and possibly replacing two. [Tabled from the April 7th meeting.]
10. Kate Becker - Discussion/Decision - Morgan County Administrative Manager
Discussion and decision on awarding the RFP for Transportation Master Plan. [Tabled from the April 7th meeting.]
11. Kate Becker - Discussion/Decision - Morgan County Administrative Manager
Discussion and decision on a budget adjustment and approval to post an RFP for an hourly rate for code text amendment services.
(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 1st day of May 2026.
Kate Becker - Morgan County Administrative Manager
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 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.