General Information

Government Type

County

Entity

Grand County

Public Body

Change of Form of Government - Study Committee

Notice Information

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Notice Title

Regular Meeting

Notice Subject(s)

Political Subdivisions (Local Issues)

Notice Type(s)

Notice, Meeting

Event Start Date & Time

June 21, 2019 12:00 PM

Description/Agenda

GRAND COUNTY CHANGE IN FORM OF GOVERNMENT STUDY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING Grand County Council Chambers 125 East Center Street, Moab, Utah AGENDA Friday, June 21, 2019 12:00 p.m. Call to Order (Chairperson Stocks) Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Minutes (Secretary Till) A. June 13, 2019 (Study Committee Special Meeting: 'Spanish Valley' Open House) B. June 14, 2019 (Study Committee Regular Meeting) C. June 17, 2019 (Study Committee Special Meeting: 'Castle Valley' Open House) General Reports D. Update on information regarding the possibility of holding a county special election of officers during the municipal election year of 2021 (Committee Member Till) Community Outreach and Possible Action E. Report on June 17, 2019 Open House and surveys received (Committee Members Dabney, Green, Greenberg and Till) F. Update on booth information for the Fourth of July Celebration in Swanny Park (Committee Member Green) G. Approving use(s) of Facebook and/or other social media, postponed from June 14, 2019 (Committee Member Day) H. Suggestions for public service announcement(s) (Committee Member Till) I. Suggestions for next newspaper editorial regarding the public engagement process (Chairperson Stocks) Citizens to Be Heard Presentations J. Presentation on Grand County voting trends from 1960 to the present with implications for form-of-government issues (Kevin Walker, Grand County Democratic Party Chair) K. Presentation on statistics of Grand County elections showing the history of opposed and unopposed candidates for County Council (Committee Member Green) General Business- Action Items- Discussion and Consideration of: (none) Consent Agenda- Action Items (none) Discussion Items (none) Discussion and Possible Action on Study Strategy L. Forming a subcommittee to review the completed surveys following the deadline of 5PM Friday, July 5, 2019 in order to develop a narrative report for Study Committee review and adoption (Committee Member Till) M. Report on additional fee information for engagement of outside counsel, continued from April 12, 2019, and approving proposed contract award for drafting the Optional Plan Ordinance, postponed from May 17, 2019 (Committee Members Day and Greenberg) N. Approving amended motion of June 14, 2019 to contract with Mr. William Cooper of Bristol, Virginia for expert consultation on election districts in a not-to-exceed amount of $1,000 for initial draft plans for 3 and 5 voting districts (Committee Member Greenberg) Public Hearings- Possible Action Items (none) Future Considerations O. Determining a fall meeting schedule Closed Session(s) (if necessary) Adjournment

Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)

NOTICE OF SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION DURING PUBLIC MEETINGS. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals with special needs requests wishing to attend County Council meetings are encouraged to contact the County two (2) business days in advance of these events. Specific accommodations necessary to allow participation of disabled persons will be provided to the maximum extent possible. T.D.D. (Telecommunication Device for the Deaf) calls can be answered at: (435) 259-1346. Individuals with speech and/or hearing impairments may also call the Relay Utah by dialing 711. Spanish Relay Utah: 1 (888) 346-3162

Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation

N/A

Meeting Information

Meeting Location

125 East Center Street
Moab,
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Contact Name

Ruth Dillon

Contact Email

rdillon@grandcountyutah.net

Contact Phone

(435)259-1347

Notice Posting Details

Notice Posted On

June 20, 2019 08:01 AM

Notice Last Edited On

June 20, 2019 08:01 AM

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