Zoning, Budget Amendment, Indigent Defense Grant, Public Defender Contracts, Inland Port Amendment, Annexation Request, Personnel
Notice Type(s)
Notice,
Meeting,
Hearing
Event Start Date & Time
August 24, 2026 09:00 AM
Event End Date & Time
August 24, 2026 12:00 PM
Event Deadline Date & Time
08/17/26 05:00 PM
Description/Agenda
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 24th Day of August, 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, (Clerk, Emergency Management, Fleet, Human Resource, Public Defender, and Commission) ETC.
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT FROM:
AUGUST 10, 2026 TO AUGUST 23, 2026
10:00 A.M. PUBLIC HEARING
1. PUBLIC HEARING, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF A PROPOSED ZONE CHANGE (ORDINANCE 2026-19), TO THE IRON COUNTY ZONING MAP - ZONE CHANGE FROM RA-20 (RURAL AGRICULTURE 20 ACRE) TO R-1 (RESIDENTIAL 1 ACRE) ON APPROXIMATELY 20 ACRES, ADDRESSED AS 3831 W 4000 N, CEDAR CITY, UT. Applicant: Scott Day. Presented by Brett Hamilton.
2. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING POSSIBLE 2026 MID-YEAR BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 2026-5 ADOPTING 2026 BUDGET AMENDMENTS. Presented by Lucas Little.
PUBLIC APPOINTMENT
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. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF UTAH INDIGENT DEFENSE GRANT NUMBER 27D18 COVERING JULY 1, 2026 - JUNE 30, 2027. Presented by Candace Reid.
5. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF CONTRACTS FOR POSITIONS: PUBLIC DEFENSE ADMINISTRATOR, PUBLIC DEFENDER, AND SOCIAL WORKER CONTRACT. Presented by Candace Reid.
6. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 2026-4,
AMENDMENT OF PROPERTY INTO THE IRON SPRINGS INLAND PORT
PROJECT AREA. Requested by Danny Stewart.
7. REVIEW PER UCA ยง 10-2-804 AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF AN ANNEXATION INTO CEDAR CITY, CREATING AN ISLAND OF ANNEXED LAND. VANTRUST PROPOSED ANNEXATION. Presented by Platt & Platt.
8. PERSONNEL
1. SHERIFF'S OFFICE -PATROL
A. Request for approval of promotion for TBD, from a Deputy to a Corporal, effective August 16th, 2026.
2. LANDFILL
A. Request or approval of promotion for Eli Brown from a F/T Landfill Technician 1 to a F/T Landfill Technician 2, effective August 16th, 2026.
3. ATTORNEY
A. Request for approval of new hire, Stephanie Hunter as a P/T Legal Assistant, effective August 17th, 2026.
4. ENGINEER
A. Request for approval for transfer of LaTonya Heaton from a F/T Apprentice Appraiser to a F/T Administrative Assistant, effective August 17th, 2026.
5. PARKS AND RECREATION
A. Request for approval of new hire Evan Gray as a Seasonal Outdoor Maintenance Technician, effective August 17th, 2026.
6. JUSTICE COURT
A. Request for approval of new hire, Jennifer Bishop as a F/T Judicial Assistant, effective August 31st, 2026.
7. SHERIFF'S OFFICE CORRECTIONS
A. Request for approval of promotion for Michael Mecham, from a Deputy 1 to a Deputy 2, effective August 30th, 2026.
B. Request for approval of new hire, Trishelle Parsons as a F/T Deputy 1, effective September 13th, 2026.
C. Request for approval of re-hire, Justin Hatch as a P/T Reserve Deputy, effective August 16th, 2026.
8. ROADS
A. Request for approval of promotion for Kobe Brunson, from a F/T Maintenance 1 to a F/T Maintenance 2, effective August 30th, 2026.
B. Request for approval of promotion for Braxton Brindley, from a F/T Maintenance 1 to a F/T Maintenance 2, effective August 30th, 2026.
C. Request for approval of promotion for Chris Copeland, from a F/T Maintenance 1 to a F/T Maintenance 2, effective August 30th, 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