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 13th Day of July, 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, (Fair, Fire, and Commission) ETC.
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT FROM:
JUNE 22, 2026 TO JULY 12, 2026
10:00 A.M. PUBLIC APPOINTMENT
1. PUBLIC HEARING, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE DENIAL OF A PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AMENDMENT (ORDINANCE 2026-17) BETWEEN IRON COUNTY AND EQUESTRIAN TRAILS RANCH, LLC; A REQUEST TO ALLOW A MAXIMUM OF 64 TWIN-HOME UNITS WITHIN THE MASTER PLANNED SUBDIVISION, LOCATED BETWEEN 4000 NORTH AND 4600 NORTH, AND 3700 WEST AND 4400 WEST, CEDAR CITY, UT. Applicant: EQUESTRIAN TRAILS RANCH, LLC. Presented by Brett Hamilton.
2. 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.
3. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE POTENTIAL EXPANSION OF THE COUNTY COMMISSION FROM THREE COMMISSIONERS TO FIVE COMMISSIONERS. Requested by Bill & Tonya Payne.
4. PRESENTATION FROM GO RAIL, THE FREIGHT RAIL NETWORK. Presented by Nate Kaplan.
5. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL TO USE COUNTY ROADS FOR AN OFF-ROAD EVENT, HELD AUGUST 28-30, 2026. Requested by Donald Jackson, Legacy Racing.
6. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 2026-4, AMENDMENT OF PROPERTY INTO THE IRON SPRINGS INLAND PORT PROJECT AREA.
7. FUNDING MODEL BRIEFING FROM THE FIVE COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS. Presented by Darin Bushman.
8. PERSONNEL
1. SHERIFF'S OFFICE - CORRECTIONS
A. Request or approval to re-hire, Roberto Leiva, as a P/T Reserve Deputy, backfill of a vacant position, effective July 5th, 2026.
B. Request for approval of new hire, Stephen Vermilya as a F/T Medical Deputy, backfill of a vacant position, effective July 19th, 2026.
C. Request for approval of promotion for Jared Ferguson, from a Deputy 2 to a Deputy 3, effective July 5, 2026.
2. SHERIFF'S OFFICE - PATROL
A. Request for approval to re-hire, John Bettridge, as a P/T Reserve Deputy, effective July 5, 2026.
B. Request for approval of new-hire, Slade Blackburn as a P/T Reserve Deputy, Effective July 20, 2026.
3. ENGINEER
A. Request for approval of new-hire, Haden Adams as a F/T Sign Technician, backfill of a vacant position, effective July 20, 2026.
4. FLEET
A. Request t for approval of new-hire, Troy Anger, as a F/T Automotive Technician, backfill of a vacant position, effective July 20, 2026.
5. POLICY REVISION
A. Request for approval of updates to Section 3 of Iron County Personnel Policies and Procedure manual to include guidelines for yearly evaluations.
NON-DELEGATED ITEMS
1. County Boards
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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
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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