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 11th Day of May, 2026 at the hour of 9:00, 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, Victim Advocate, and Commission) ETC.
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT FROM:
APRIL 27, 2026 TO MAY 10, 2026
10:00 A.M. PUBLIC HEARING
1. PUBLIC HEARING, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF A PROPOSED ZONE CHANGE (ORDINANCE 2026-10), TO THE IRON COUNTY ZONING MAP - ZONE CHANGE FROM A-20 (AGRICULTURE 20 ACRE) TO RR-20 (RESIDENTIAL RECREATION) ON APPROXIMATELY 278.91 ACRES, GENERALLY LOCATED ON BLACK MOUNTAIN ROAD, IN SECTION 17, T37S, R10W, CEDAR CITY, UT. Applicant: H2 FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP. Presented by Brett Hamilton.
2. PUBLIC HEARING, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF A PROPOSED ZONE CHANGE (ORDINANCE 2026-11), TO THE IRON COUNTY ZONING MAP - ZONE CHANGE FROM RA-20 (RURAL AGRICULTURE 20 ACRE) TO A-20 (AGRICULTURE 20 ACRE) ON APPROXIMATELY 346.74 ACRES, GENERALLY LOCATED EAST OF HARMONY MOUNTAIN RANCH SUBDIVISION, NORTHWEST OF KANARRAVILLE, NEAR BUMBLEBEE SPRINGS ROAD & 7500 WEST, CEDAR CITY, UT. Applicant: LINFORD K NELSON. Presented by Brett Hamilton.
PUBLIC APPOINTMENTS
3. 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.
4. PRESENTATION REGARDING 2026 TAX-EXEMPT STATUS FOR CEDAR CITY HOSPITAL. Presented by Jamison Robinett.
5. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF POTENTIAL EXTENSION OF THE EXISTING BRIAN HEAD COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA (CRA). Presented by Bret Howser.
CONVENE AS THE IRON COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND RENEWAL AGENCY
6. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF 2025 ANNUAL INCREMENT PAYMENT FOR THREE PEAKS, COVE MOUNTAIN 1 AND COVE MOUNTAIN 2 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREAS. Presented by David Johnson.
CONVENE AS THE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
7. DISCUSSION REVIEW AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF CHARITABLE, PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR THE 2026 TAX YEAR. Presented by McKayla Meinhardt.
RECONVENE AS IRON COUNTY COMMISSION
8. PERSONNEL
1. SHERIFF'S OFFICE - CORRECTIONS/PATROL
A. Request for approval of new hire, Carson Mast, as a F/T Deputy 1, backfill of a vacant position, effective May 11, 2026.
NON-DELEGATED ITEMS
1. County Boards
A. Appoint Planning Commission board member Kyle Christensen.
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.
Certificate of Posting
I hereby certify that copies of this notice have been posted in compliance with Utah Code 52-4-202.
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By: Jonathan T. Whittaker, Iron County Clerk
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