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AGENDA
Notice of the regular Meeting of The Board of County Commissioners
Of Emery County, Utah.
Date: July 7, 2026 3:00 pm
Location: Emery County Administration Building
75 E Main Street, Castle Dale, Utah
Emery County Board of Commissioners:
Dennis Worwood - Chairman
Jordan Leonard - Vice Chairman
Keven Jensen - Commissioner
-Pledge of Allegiance/ Invocation-
(Note to the public: The consent agenda consists of item(s) that are considered to be routine in nature and will be enacted in the form of one motion. Any items can be removed from the consent agenda and heard in its regular order at the request of any commissioner.)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of check edits list, requisitions, and dispositions
Approval of June 16, 2026 Commission Meeting Minutes
Approval to appoint Jessie Laboto and Laurel Killpack to the Emery County Planning & Zoning Commission Board
Approval to give Ian Tadehara a 3% wage increase for successful completion of his 6 month orientation period as a Deputy I, effective 7-20-26
Approval to give Andy Wall a 3% wage increase for successful completion of his 6 month orientation period as a Sergeant, effective 7-20-26
Approval to hire Jake Nielsen as a full time Lube Mechanic with full benefits. Wage Grade 17
NOTIFICATION selected Kai Whitesel as a part time lifeguard working up to 19.75 hours per week with no benefits, wage Grade 3
Approval to promote Kayden World to Deputy I with his recent POST Correction Officer and Special Function Officer certifications. Move from Grade 14 to Grade 16, effective 7-20-26
Discussion Items
Items pulled from the consent agenda
Presentation of Award to Larry Ellertson
Presentation of thanks by Troy Winters regarding the Ethan Winters Memorial 3v3 Soccer Tournament
Presentation by 2026 Girl's State Attendees
Presentation and introduction of 2027 Miss Emery County Royalty
Open & accept sealed bids for the Castle Dale Branch Library ADA Restroom, Circulation Desk, Insulation and Finishing Work Project
Open & accept sealed bids for the Huntington Branch Library ADA Restroom, Windows, Circulation desk and Finishing Work Project
Discuss/Approve/Deny monetary donation to the EHS Rodeo Team for five members to compete at Nationals in Lincoln Nebraska
Discuss/Approve/Deny opioid funding request by Castle Ridge Behavioral Health
Ratification of amendment to the MOU between Emery County and the Emery County Business Chamber for the 2026 Emery County Fair
Ratification of signing of Four Corners Community Behavioral Health, Inc. FY2027 Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Annual Area Plan
Ratification of amendment #1 to Contract #261454 (2026 Children & Teen Book Enhancement Grant)
Ratification of Collaboration Agreement between American Heart Association, Inc. & Emery County Libraries
Ratification of signing of 30 day extension to Due Diligence period pertaining to the Purchase and Sale Agreement between Emery County LBA and Valar Atomics Inc
Discuss/Approve/Deny Emery County's election to receive USDA Forest Service Funds under the Secure Rural Schools Act.
Discuss/Approve/Deny MOU between Emery County and Orangeville City regarding purchase and installation of three (3) speed limit signs
Approval of the modification between the Bureau of Land Management and the Emery County Sheriff's Office to exercise option year 1 of the current law enforcement contract with the BLM and incorporate FAR 52.222-90 in accordance with Executive Order 14398
Discuss/Approve/Deny Addendum A to the Emergency Public Alerting and IPAWS Coordination
Discuss/Approve/Deny Adoption of the Emery County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan
Discuss/Approve/Deny allocated up to $200,000 of Inland Port Project Revenue to be used by SSD#1 for the Cottonwood Canyon Road Widening Project (Fossil Rock Project)
Discussion regarding EMS funding request
Elected Official Reports
Adjourn
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Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
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