Tooele County Council Meeting - Revision 2
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General Information
- Government Type
- County
- Entity
- Tooele County
- Public Body
- Tooele County Council
Notice Information
- Notice Title
- Tooele County Council Meeting
- Notice Type(s)
- Notice, Meeting
- Event Start Date & Time
- August 19, 2025 06:00 PM
- Event End Date & Time
- August 19, 2025 06:00 PM
- Event Deadline Date & Time
- 08/19/25 06:00 PM
- Description/Agenda
- 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Invocation 4. Roll Call 5. Public Comments 6. Recognitions, Presentations, & Informational Items A. July & August Anniversaries, Jared Hamner 5 Year: Peter Clegg, Nickole Brown Natalie Heiner, Darin Miller Jennifer Romero, Kevin Neff 10 Year: Scott Caldwell - Sheriff 15 Year: Mathew Shields - Attorney Chad Hunt - Solid Waste 25 Years: Bucky Whitehouse - Emergency Management B. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Second PUBLIC HEARING, Christy Dahlberg Tooele County will hold a public hearing to discuss the project determined to be applied for in the CDBG Small Cities Program in Program Year 2025. Tooele County will pass through funds to the Wasatch Front Regional Council for the Planning and Administration of the Community Development Block Grant program for Morgan, Tooele, and Weber Counties (excluding Ogden City). Comments will be solicited on project scope, implementation and its effects on residents. The hearing will begin at 7:00 P.M. on August 19, 2025 and will be held at 47 S Main Street, Council Chambers. Further information can be obtained by contacting Christy Dahlberg at 801-363-4250. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this hearing should notify Meghan VonHatten at 47 South Main Street, at least three days prior to the hearing. Individuals with speech and/ or hearing impairments may call the Relay Utah by dialing 711. Spanish Relay Utah: 1.888.346.3162. Published the State of Utah's Public Meeting Notice Website - www.utah.gov/pmn on 08/01/2025 Attachments 1. CDBG 2nd Public Hearing (002).pdf C. Aging Services Recognized with Aging Innovations Award, Amy Hoftiezer Our program, The Next Chapter , was recently honored with a national Aging Innovations Award from USAging, one of only four top- scoring programs selected from across the country. In addition to national recognition, this award also came with a monetary prize, which will support the continued success and growth of the program. The Next Chapter is a participant-led program that offers vital connection and support for widows and widowers in our community. We are proud that Tooele County was recognized for delivering such meaningful and innovative services. Attachments 1. USAging Recognition Press Release.pdf 2. AIA Awards_2025_Final.pdf D. Landfill Master Plan Presentation, Wayne Anderston & Foresgren and Associate Forsgren and Associates will present an overview of the Landfill Master Plan, outlining key recommendations, long- term strategies, and future capacity planning to support the County's waste management needs. E. Recognition and Presentation of Parcel Value Analysis Development in the Assessor's Office, Joy Peters Partnering with ESRI, using ArcGIS Solutions, Cassandra and our GIS techs, Dylan and Brett, and our State Tax Commission partner, Nick, have worked together with our appraisers to develop and utilize software using our data and analysis tools within a dashboard to quickly review value areas in Tooele County. Attachments 1. Link.pdf 2. email recognition.pdf 3. Tooele County, Utah, transforms property assessments with Parcel Value Analysis.pdf 4. IMG_0007.jpg F. Update on Tooele County Growth and Recent Innovation Recognition, Jerry Houghton A presentation by County Recorder/ Surveyor Jerry Houghton provides an overview of current growth trends within Tooele County, including development patterns, population changes, and related impacts. The update will also highlight recent recognition of the County's innovative modernization efforts on both the national and global stage, underscoring the County's leadership in public service efficiency, technology adoption, and forward-thinking governance. 7. Minutes A. July 1, 2025 Business Meeting Minutes Attachments 1. 07.01.2025.Business.Draft.pdf 8. Consent Agenda: Check Register A. Check Register Check Registers 6/26, 7/03, 7/10, 7/17 & 7/25. Attachments 1. Check Register 8.19.25.pdf B. Check Register Check Registers 7/17, 7/25, 7/31 & 8/7. Attachments 1. Check Register 8.19.25-.pdf 9. Discussion Items A. General Plan Amendment, Rachelle Custer Discussion of amending a map in the Tooele County General Plan. Attachments 1. General plan amendment map.pdf B. Council Discussion on 2026 Budget Planning Expectations, Jared Hamner The Council would like to discuss expectations as we begin preparations for the 2026 budget planning process. C. County Auditor 2026 Calendar/Guidance for the 2026 Budget Process, Alison McCoy The County Auditor would like to discuss and confirm the Council's expectations and talk about the budget meeting schedule heading into the 2026 budget planning process. 10. Consent Agenda: Contracts A. Erda City 2025 Interlocal Agreement for Services, Nathan Harris This is the interlocal agreement between Erda City and Tooele County for certain services. These include policing, civil inspections, trash, and assistance with roads. There were many iterations of different documents and this agreement supersedes all prior agreements related to the services and consolidates it all into one document for easier tracking. Attachments 1. Erda City Interlocal Agreement 2025 - not fully executed.pdf B. Update Contract Between BOE and Hearing Officer, Nathan Harris Renewal of two-year contract between Board of Equalization and Hearing Officer J. Manning. Attachments 1. Contract BOE and Hearing Officer.pdf C. Legislative Consulting Service Agreement with GTC Consulting, Andy Welch Tooele County has engaged a contractor to provide legislative consulting and lobbying services focused on intergovernmental relations and securing funding for key infrastructure projects. The contractor will work to support the County's legislative priorities, with a specific emphasis on obtaining funding for all phases of the new Midvalley Highway - including right- of- way, design, engineering, and construction-and will retain additional support as needed to assist in lobbying efforts. Attachments 1. Tooele County Contract 2025-2028 (1).pdf D. District Court, Justice Court, Juvenile Court, and Managing Public Defender Agreements, Scott Broadhead Due to recent employment changes, it is necessary to approve new public defender agreements which reallocate duties and payments. District Court - Cory Caldwell, Curt Morris, Bradley Schofield, Richard Tanner Adoptions/Terminations of Parental Rights - Judith Ledkins Drug Court - Cory Caldwell Justice Court - Carolyn Pence, Richard Tanner Juvenile Court Delinquency - Dallin Littlefield Juvenile Court Parental Defense - Carr Woodall, Katherine Filler, David Cundick Managing Legal Defender - Cory Caldwell Attachments 1. Public Defender Agreements.pdf 11. Line-Item Transfers A. Line-item Adjustments Human Services $15,180: This transfer is to correct an error in the match account for a state grant. Roads $350,000: This transfer is to add a 2' overlay to Bates Canyon Road. Community Development $45,400: This transfer is for matching funds for a state grant, Safe Streets for All. Roads $100,000: This transfer is to pay for increased repairs on heavy equipment. Human Services $37,800: This transfer is to fund an education/program specialist position for opioid use within the Corrections Department. Roads $60,000: This transfer is for funding to widen Pine Canyon and Burmester Road. Council $17,420: This transfer is for 51% of the salary and benefits of the purchasing agent from the Auditor's office to the County Managers' Office. Attachments 1. 1-2025-0819 line-item transfer combined.pdf 12. Resolutions/Ordinances A. Resolution 2025-12 - Amending (Increasing) the 2025 Budget, Alison McCoy - PUBLIC HEARING This resolution increases the General Fund by $1,947,679 and the Capital Improvement Fund by $227,000. Attachments 1. Res 2025-19.pdf 2. Requested Budget Increases.pdf B. Ordinance 2025-08 - Rezoning 61.02 Acres Just North of Higley Road From MU-40 to M-D ZC, Trish DuClos Mike Drury has requested that 61.02 acres of land located just north of Higley Road and south of I-80 be rezoned from MU-40 to M-D. The Planning Commission voted unanimously in favor of the rezone with a zoning condition that future business use proposed shall provide the number of trips per day that their business will bring. The max allowed trips for the entire proposed rezone area is capped at 250 trips per day until Higley Road is sufficiently improved to provide more traffic. Attachments 1. Ord 2025-08.pdf 2. Ord 2025-08 - Planning and Zoning Paperwork.pdf C. Ordinance 2025-09 - Amending Section 2-2, Table 15-5-35, and 17-5-3.8 of the Land Use Ordinance, Trish DuClos Brock Brown requested a text amendment to the Land Use Ordinance codes to add a definition for 'firearms training facility / outdoor and indoor shooting range' as well as adding the term in the tables of uses as a conditional use. The Planning Commission voted unanimously in favor of the changes. Attachments 1. Ord 2025-09.pdf 2. Ord 2025-09 - Planning and Zoning Paperwork.pdf D. Ordinance 2025-10 - Amending Section 2-2 and Table 27-7.2 of the Land Use Ordinance, Trish DuClos Planning Staff has identified a need to add 'landfarming' and 'landfarming - modified' as definitions in the Land Use Ordinance as well as adding the terms in the tables of uses as a conditional use. The Planning Commission voted unanimously in favor of the changes. Attachments 1. Ord 2025-10.pdf 2. Ord 2025-10 - Planning and Zoning Paperwork.pdf E. Ordinance 2025-11 - Amending Chapter 35, Subdivisions, of the Land Use Ordinance, Trish DuClos Planning Staff has identified the need to amend Chapter 35, Subdivisions, of the Land Use Ordinance to adjust preliminary and final plat requirements in 'Major Subdivisions,' add 'Boundary Adjustments' in accordance with State codes, and make minor fixes. The Planning Commission voted unanimously in favor of the changes. Attachments 1. Ord 2025-11.pdf 2. Ord 2025-11 - Planning and Zoning Paperwork.pdf F. Resolution 2025-20 - Declaring the Intent of the Council to Establish an Energy Overlay Zone, Nathan Harris This resolution establishes the Council's intent to support electrical energy development in the State and specifically within Tooele County. The State of Utah adopted House Bill 249 in the 2025 General Legislative Session, which establishes procedures for counties in Utah to follow to pursue electrical energy development within county limits. Attachments 1. Res 2025-20.pdf G. Resolution 2025-21 - Amending the County Personnel Policy Manual, Matt Flygare This resolution amends the County Personnel Policy Manual to clarify the use of holiday and annual time for hourly employees, clarify the social media policy of the County, and make other minor changes. Attachments 1. Res 2025-21.pdf 13. Boards & Committees A. Board Vacancies The Audit Committee has 5 vacancies. The Board of Health has 1 vacancy. The Historic Preservation Commission has 2 vacancies. The Housing Authority has 1 vacancy for an Attorney. Lake Point Cemetery and Park has 1 vacancy. The Planning Commission has 1 vacancy for an alternate. Recreation Special Service District has 1 vacancy for an alternate. Rush Valley Water Conservation District has 1 vacancy. The Tourism Tax Advisory Board has 3 vacancies - applicant must represent cultural attractions, hotels, restaurants, recreational facilities, convention facilities, or museums. The Trails Committee has 1 vacancy. The Agriculture Protection Area Advisory Board has 5 vacancies. 14. Council Update 15. Manager Update 16. Manager Update: Ratifications A. 11 MVA'S Refund on Motor Vehicles Attachments 1. 11 MVA's.pdf B. Agreement between Tooele County and Tooele County School District for the Use of Facilities During Emergencies, Bucky Whitehouse Tooele County currently has an agreement with the Tooele County School District for the use of their facilities during emergency events. With the recent addition of new buildings by the school district, this agreement has been updated to reflect the new buildings. This agreement affects both the emergency management and the health department of Tooele County. Legal authorities have reviewed this agreement and reflected suggested updates. Attachments 1. Tooele County Facilities MOU July 2025.pdf C. Tooele County Bates Canyon School Crossing Contract This agreement outlines the responsibilities and payment for the installation of the Bates Canyon Road school crossing. The County will install and the School District will reimburse the County in accordance with the contract Attachments 1. Tooele County Bates Canyon School Crossing Contract - 2025.pdf D. Deseret Peak BMX Maintenance and Operation Contract Extension This is an extension of county contract #21-08-16, which allows for consecutive extensions upon written consent from all parties. This extension of the BMX track maintenance and operation is extended until November 1, 2027. Attachments 1. DPBMX Contract Extension - signed.pdf E. Wendover City Dispatch Agreement 2025 This is the annual dispatch agreement with the City of Wendover for dispatch services. Attachments 1. Wendover City Disaptch Agreement 2025-2026 - Fully Signed.pdf F. Wendover Ambulance Dispatch Agreement This is the annual dispatch agreement with Wendover Ambulance for dispatch services. Attachments 1. Wendover Ambulance Disaptch Agreement 2025-2026 - Fully Signed.pdf G. UHP Dispatch Agreement This is the annual dispatch agreement with UHP for dispatch services. Attachments 1. UHP Disaptch Agreement 2025-2026 - Fully Signed.pdf H. Grantsville City Dispatch Agreement This is the annual Grantsville City dispatch agreement. Attachments 1. Grantsville Disaptch Agreement 2025-2026 - Fully Signed.pdf I. Agreement Between Federal Aviation Administration and Tooele County for Grant for Wendover Airport This is an agreement between the FAA and Tooele County to get a grant from the FAA to help with the construction of a snow removal equipment building at the Wendover Airport. Attachments 1. ENV-NMG-3-49-0046-045-2025-Grant Agreement.pdf J. Dugway 911 Mutual Aid Agreement This agreement formalizes the longstanding procedure by which our dispatch center receives 911 calls originating from Dugway and promptly transfers them to Dugway's dispatch center; it does not change any current practices, as this has been the standard process for many years. Attachments 1. IM-W906AM-025-002-MAA_TC_911 Calls - signed (003).pdf K. 11 Poll Worker Agreements 11 Poll Worker Agreements for 2025 Municipal Primary Election Attachments 1. 2025 Primary Election Poll Worker Contracts- signed.pdf L. Wendover Airport Improvement Schedule Attachments 1. Wendover Airport Improvement Schedule.pdf M. Agreement between Historic Wendover Airport and Tooele County This is an agreement between Historic Wendover Airport, a non- profit 501(c) (3), and Tooele County where Historic Wendover Airport has the right to build a memorial to fallen soldiers at the county owned airport in Wendover. Attachments 1. Wendover Airport Memorial Agreement - August 2025.pdf N. Forest Service De-Obligation of Funds This agreement releases unspent Forest Service funds previously allocated for deputy patrols on Forest Service lands. Attachments 1. 2025 Forest Service Agreement De-Obligation Agreement.pdf O. Contract Between BLM and Tooele County Sheriff's Office This is an updated contract between the Bureau of Land Management and the Sheriff's Office that funds the Sheriff's Office's assistance with BLM events and to conduct some patrols on BLM land. Attachments 1. 140L5725P0049_fully executed.pdf 17. Adjournment - Closed Session if needed
- Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
- Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations during this meeting should notify the Tooele County Clerk, at 843-3148 prior to the meeting.
- Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation
- NA
- Other Information
- For detailed agenda information, please go to the County website at http://www.youtube.com/@tooelecounty8584 , click on the meeting you are looking for and click on the agenda item you'd like to see.
Meeting Information
- Meeting Location
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47 South Main Street
Tooele, UT 84074
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- Brittany Lopez
- Contact Email
- brittany.lopez@tooeleco.org
Notice Posting Details
- Notice Posted On
- August 15, 2025 11:39 AM
- Notice Last Edited On
- October 08, 2025 01:15 PM
- Deadline Date
- August 19, 2025 06:00 PM
Board/Committee Contacts
| Member | Phone | |
|---|---|---|
| Kendall Thomas | kendall.thomas@tooeleco.org | (435)843-3151 |
| Erik Stromberg | erik.stromberg@tooeleco.org | (435)843-3152 |
| Scott Wardle | scott.wardle@tooeleco.org | (435)843-3170 |
| Jared Hamner | jared.hamner@tooeleco.org | (435)843-3171 |
| Tye Hoffmann | tye.hoffmann@tooeleco.org | (435)843-3172 |
| Brittany Lopez | brittany.lopez@tooeleco.org | N/A |