During a recent meeting of the Carbon County Board of Commissioners, officials ratified a significant agreement for a fire suppression system at the Carbon County Airport. The contract, already signed, is expected to facilitate growth at the airport by providing a one-time solution that will cover future building developments without the need for additional installations. The motion to ratify the agreement with Jones and DeMille Engineering was unanimously approved.

Following this, the board transitioned to its role as the Carbon County Board of Equalization, where they reviewed several assessor-initiated adjustments. The first set involved 113 parcels, with values agreed upon by both the county assessor and a private appraiser. The board approved these adjustments without any questions.

The commissioners then addressed a second set of four parcels, where discrepancies in values were noted. The board decided to reach out to the property owners to see if they would accept the corrected values. If the owners disagree, they retain the right to appeal to the state.

Lastly, the board reviewed a list of parcels where initial values were set too low. The assessor requested adjustments to raise these values appropriately. The board approved the adjustments for 11 parcels on this list, ensuring that property values reflect their true worth.

The meeting concluded with all motions passing unanimously, demonstrating a collaborative effort to enhance local infrastructure and ensure fair property assessments.