Iron County Commission Meeting - Revision 8
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General Information
- Government Type
- County
- Entity
- Iron County
- Public Body
- County Commission
Notice Information
- Notice Title
- Iron County Commission Meeting
- Notice Tags
- Data Center Moratorium Ord Amend , Freight Rail Presentation, County Change of Govt Discussion, Island Annexation Approval, Solar Battery, Rural Grant Funding, Econ Dev Fiscal Report, MOU with Beaver County for Flood Response, Local Consent, Personnel
- Notice Type(s)
- Notice, Meeting, Hearing
- Event Start Date & Time
- August 10, 2026 09:00 AM
- Event End Date & Time
- August 10, 2026 01:00 PM
- Event Deadline Date & Time
- 08/03/26 05:00 PM
- Description/Agenda
- NOTICE AND AGENDA OF A MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF IRON STATE OF UTAH ************************** 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 10th 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, (CJC, Justice Court, Victim Advocate, TV, and Commission) ETC. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT FROM: JULY 27, 2026 TO AUGUST 9, 2026 10:00 A.M. PUBLIC APPOINTMENT 1. CONSIDERATION AND POTENTIAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 2026-18, AMENDING SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE 2026-13 (THE 180-DAY MORATORIUM ON APPLICATIONS RELATED TO DATA CENTERS, DATA CENTER POWER PLANTS, AND SOLAR POWER PLANTS). THIS AMENDMENT CLARIFIES THAT THE TEMPORARY MORATORIUM DOES NOT APPLY TO BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS (BESS) FOR WHICH A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) WAS ISSUED PRIOR TO MAY 26, 2026, PROVIDED THAT THE EXISTING CUP REMAINS VALID, UNEXPIRED, RECORDED, AND IN GOOD STANDING. 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. PRESENTATION FROM GO RAIL, THE FREIGHT RAIL NETWORK. Presented by Nate Kaplan. 4. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE POTENTIAL EXPANSION OF THE COUNTY COMMISSION FROM THREE COMMISSIONERS TO FIVE COMMISSIONERS. Requested by Bill & Tonya Payne. 5. 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. CONVENE AS THE IRON COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND RENEWAL AGENCY 6. DISCUSSION AND PRESENTATION FROM RPLUS ENERGIES ON PROPOSED APPALOOSA II SOLAR/BATTERY PROJECT. Presented by rPlus. RECONVENE AS THE IRON COUNTY COMMISSION 7. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF RURAL COUNTY GRANT FUNDING ALLOCATION AS RECOMMENDED BY THE IRON COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD FOR THE 2026 FISCAL YEAR. Presented by David Johnson. 8. CEDAR CITY/IRON COUNTY FISCAL YEAR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RECAP. Presented by David Johnson. 9. REPORT ON PRACTICAL SHOOTING EVENT FOR UTAH SUMMER GAMES/IRON COUNTY/IRON MOUNTAIN TRAINING GROUP COLLABORATION. Presented by Patrick Brower. 10. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN BEAVER COUNTY AND IRON COUNTY EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FOR FLOOD RESPONSE. 11. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF A LOCAL CONSENT FOR A SINGLE EVENT PERMIT FOR RED ACRES CENTER, UTAH WINE FESTIVAL HELD ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2026. Requested by Red Acres. 12. PERSONNEL 1. SHERIFF'S OFFICE - CORRECTIONS A. Request for approval of new hire, Cade Van Orden as a F/T Corrections Deputy, backfill of a vacant position, effective September 13, 2026. B. Request for approval of promotion for Allen White, from a Deputy 2 to a Deputy 3, effective August 2, 2026. C. Request for approval of promotion for Shawn Higgins, from a Deputy 2 to a Deputy 3, effective August 2, 2026. 2. JUSTICE COURT A. Request for approval of Bilingual pay for Tanner Rigtrup, effective August 16, 2026 3. I.T. A. Request for approval of new-hire, TBD, as a F/T Systems Administrator, backfill of a newly approved position, effective August 31, 2026. 4. ROADS A. Request for approval of transfer for John Williams from a F/T Apprentice Appraiser to a F/T Road Technician, backfill of a vacant position, effective August 2, 2026. 5. SHERIFF'S OFFICE - PATROL A. Request for approval of promotion for Tristin Roman, from a Deputy 1 to a Deputy 2, effective August 16th, 2026. B. Request for approval to re-classify evidence technician position to include additional tasks with adjusted grade placement. C. Request for approval of position reclassification increase for Lyndsey Kim, effective August 16th, 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
Meeting Information
- Meeting Location
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68 S 100 E
PO Box 429
Parowan, UT 84761
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- Jon Whittaker
- Contact Email
- jwhittaker@ironcounty.net
- Contact Phone
- (435)477-8341
Notice Posting Details
- Notice Posted On
- August 06, 2026 09:57 AM
- Notice Last Edited On
- August 25, 2026 04:20 PM
- Deadline Date
- August 3, 2026 05:00 PM
Download Attachments
| File Name | Category | Date Added |
|---|---|---|
| 08-10-2026 Commission Agenda.pdf | Public Information Handout | 2026/08/06 09:57 AM |
| 08-10-2026 Commission Meeting.mp3 | Public Information Handout | 2026/08/11 03:08 PM |
| 08-10-2026 August 10th Minutes.pdf | Public Information Handout | 2026/08/24 05:29 PM |