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 8th Day of June, 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, (Park & Rec, and Commission) ETC.
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT FROM:
MAY 26, 2026 TO JUNE 7, 2026
10:00 A.M. PUBLIC HEARING
1. PUBLIC HEARING, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE DENIAL OF A PROPOSED ZONE CHANGE (ORDINANCE 2026-14), TO THE IRON COUNTY ZONING MAP - ZONE CHANGE FROM RA-20 (RURAL AGRICULTURE 20 ACRE) TO R-5 (RESIDENTIAL 5 ACRE) ON APPROXIMATELY 20.27 ACRES, LOCATED AT 4179 W MIDVALLEY ROAD, CEDAR CITY, UT. APN: D-515-7. Applicant: MATHEW & STACY COOK. Presented by Brett Hamilton.
2. PUBLIC HEARING, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF A PROPOSED ZONE CHANGE (ORDINANCE 2026-15), TO THE IRON COUNTY ZONING MAP - ZONE CHANGE FROM R-2 (RESIDENTIAL 2 ACRE) TO C (COMMERCIAL) ON APPROXIMATELY 1 ACRE, GENERALLY LOCATED ON HIGHWAY 18, NORTH OF 800 SOUTH, BERYL, UT. APN: E-1406-168. Applicant: VILMA HERNANDEZ. Presented by Brett Hamilton.
3. PUBLIC HEARING, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF A PROPOSED ZONE CHANGE (ORDINANCE 2026-16), TO THE IRON COUNTY ZONING MAP - ZONE CHANGE FROM RA-20 (RURAL AGRICULTURE) TO C (COMMERCIAL) ON APPROXIMATELY 20 ACRES, LOCATED AT 5566 W 3600 S, CEDAR CITY, UT. APN: E-259-8. Applicant: CODY ROBERTS. 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. PROCLAMATION 2026-2, DECLARING A LOCAL EMERGENCY REGARDING SEVERE DROUGHT CONDITIONS AND WILDFIRE RISK IN IRON COUNTY
6. DISCUSSION REGARDING A CLOSED SESSION OF THE IRON COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON MAY 26, 2026. Presented by Paul Cozzens.
7. PERSONNEL
1. SHERIFF'S OFFICE - CORRECTIONS
A. Request for approval of new hire Jared Carter, as a F/T Medical Technician Deputy, backfill of a vacant position, effective June 7, 2026.
2. ROAD
A. Request for approval of new hire, Richard (Chance) Rhodes, as a F/T Road Technician, backfill of a vacant position, effective June 22, 2026.
3. LANDFILL
A. Request for approval of new hire, Larin Taylor, as a F/T Landfill Technician, backfill of a vacant position, effective June 8, 2026.
4. JUSTICE COURT
A. Request for approval of new hire, Tanner Rigtrup, as a F/T Judicial Assistant, backfill of a vacant position, effective June 8, 2026.
5. DEPARTMENT POSITION TRANSFER
A. Request for approval to transfer the Code Enforcement position for the Building Department to the Sheriff's Office Patrol, effective June 21, 2026.
6. SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER
A. Request for approval to increase funding for School Resource Officer, effective July 1, 2026.
NON-DELEGATED ITEMS
1. County Boards
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