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County airport manager Joe Garfield and Buster discussed operational and design features the developer would need to address, including grades and taxiway access (the area needs a raised platform), water service (an additional ERU was required), landscaping and consistency with airport frontage aesthetics, and whether commercial storefront uses would be airport‑supporting or general commercial. Garfield flagged that, historically, airport advisory board review and coordination with the airport manager were part of the process and said he had not been engaged previously on the detailed proposal; commissioners and staff agreed he should be central to further negotiations.

Commissioners discussed lease rates and structure; Buster provided draft lease language and proposed rent rates aimed at covering the county’s cost and supporting aviation‑related business. Commissioners and the airport manager noted concerns about protecting prospective private hangar applicants on the existing waiting list and avoiding inconsistent commercial encroachment; they also discussed potential benefits from aviation businesses that could generate sales tax and lease revenue.

Rather than approve lease changes at the meeting, the commission agreed to a near‑term work session for more detailed negotiation. Two commissioners will meet with the airport manager and 9 Line representatives to draft lease language, discuss landscaping and access, and refine rent rates before a future formal presentation. Commissioners also asked staff to consider whether to involve a reconstituted airport advisory board once it is active and to ensure any agreements protect the county’s longer‑term airport plan.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","County Commission Meeting March 18, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","9 Line Holdings asked the Morgan County Commission to split a planned Forest Service lease into five hangar leases and add storefront‑style hangars at the county airport; commissioners instead agreed to a work session with the airport manager to refine lease terms.","taxTitle","Morgan County, Utah","taxId",7230,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":46,"_47":79,"_49":80,"_51":81,"_53":82,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":83,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":84,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6124902,"Commission approves county‑school funding split for two new student resource officers; budget adjustment approved",6588,6588000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2679316-b7939b4995306b463a67987e8b3ffd2e&start=6588&end=0","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2679316-b7939b4995306b463a67987e8b3ffd2e/thumbnail_6588000.jpg","/articles/6124902/Morgan-County/Utah/Commission-approves-countyschool-funding-split-for-two-new-student-resource-officers-budget-adjustment-approved","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6124902-3c611a5605189114834cc968011b3f89/orig.mp4?Expires=1770537263&Signature=bWHUX6r0N~8Va-Y0EsI-GId7IHQhvUvCkv8SwqcQxnQkkOYBmKQRUM6rXiR4mkkQzkDxvGKBjng1YFIsbPqPDsYUmRcQ-MlapKg0fVPnW~-T7df6bCXXUHLS2rHA38m0wk5rcvVGL-OE7I5TQiRwPS9lsiTZiLPwul-Bet9CN0wxc76vRRhKPnvt5QUHeQumLy0cm8FNQwWqLYjo3bQ54L8kGlb5rjr3Lp8G4b6sDU0QkZIUhxgOYNClTw45wM2dghNIM4SX18wk1yNIurRQnTta9OGICOaBklCK~e1svIy896q1w8LM9Y7hxlRFRefRfC1pw~OR8O0COHA3BCtr2A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Morgan County Commission voted on March 18 to add two additional student resource officers (SROs) and approved a mid‑year budget adjustment to fund the hires, vehicles and equipment.

Commission staff said the county and Morgan School District have agreed to split the annual personnel cost roughly in half; the school district will reimburse the county $90,000 per officer per year (prorated for a partial year), according to staff. Commissioners approved a set of budget transfers allocating funds from the general fund balance into wage, benefits, vehicle lease/purchase and outfitting lines so the sheriff’s office can hire and equip the positions for the next school year.

The budget amendment included funds to lease or purchase two vehicles, initial outfitting of equipment, and wages and benefits for two deputy positions. County staff said some of the one‑time outfitting costs will be recurring on a vehicle replacement cycle and noted the county is trying to move fleet purchases from leases to ownership where possible. Commissioners discussed whether the county should request a formal written reimbursement commitment from the school district; staff said the district had verbally agreed to the split and would be expected to execute the normal intergovernmental reimbursement process.

Commissioners also noted the county would need to decide whether to fund the positions from recurring revenue going forward or to seek a sales‑tax or property‑tax adjustment during fall budget deliberations; several commissioners said a future revenue decision will be required to maintain the SRO program as an ongoing expense. The commission voted unanimously to approve the budget adjustments and the hiring plan so deputies can be trained and available at the start of the next school year.

Motion and vote: the commission approved the budget transfers and hiring authorization by voice vote. Commissioners also directed staff to work with the sheriff and the school district to finalize written cost‑share arrangements and to return with implementation details.","The Morgan County Commission voted March 18 to add two student resource officers and approved a mid‑year budget amendment to cover hiring, vehicles and equipment; the school district will reimburse roughly half the annual personnel cost.",{"_33":86,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":87,"_41":88,"_43":89,"_45":46,"_47":90,"_49":91,"_51":92,"_53":93,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":94,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":95,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6124907,"Rocky Mountain Power to triple Mountain Green substation capacity; work to run through 2026",4060,4060000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2679316-b7939b4995306b463a67987e8b3ffd2e&start=4060&end=0","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2679316-b7939b4995306b463a67987e8b3ffd2e/thumbnail_4060000.jpg","/articles/6124907/Morgan-County/Utah/Rocky-Mountain-Power-to-triple-Mountain-Green-substation-capacity-work-to-run-through-2026","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6124907-32638de60395049a680a334448b75cb6/orig.mp4?Expires=1770537263&Signature=oKYNrAotWkULPdnKuLjDvuMhcb6X1KVoipNbZv8GZqrqOSiaEOIlh7evKAHbjxxdOou4Ipjy-QoVEWSBEQWFrLLYd9Xg6W6f5zcq4-Aa3FR~gGLdCbgOsALiM5BKs5i8RBSz4IktST6~1RVvXuGLU4WxK~hMmAzfhApDnDx0n6NzouParS3uMhKzW-IWhzVjq0D1QBl6q4hn3xIim2Qm7VyrOQs7KVZpQb8j58JR1R1KrOYs76ZrydR4m0ilQW3058G3ayR4Utf8SrjC4a7n~dQLTp1GbZYhfDZJxe3LxDu1jUmclc0-WVHXKqV-LsGSOA8UU4D4KrYJrVcwTPHDOQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Rocky Mountain Power representatives told the Morgan County Commission on March 18 that the utility will replace the aging Mountain Green substation and increase its transformer from 10 MVA to 30 MVA to meet growing summer peak demand.

Logan Taggart, Rocky Mountain Power regional business manager, presented project details: the upgrade will be built on the existing substation property and add two dedicated distribution circuits (north and south) with individual breakers, reduced single‑point failures and improved reliability for communities served from Mountain Green. The new switchgear and breakers will be housed in modern metal enclosures and the plan includes a 10‑foot perimeter concrete wall; the company said the wall also helps mitigate sound from transformers.

Taggart said a large transformer delivery is already staged nearby but long‑lead equipment remains; the company provided an estimated substantial completion date of May 2026. Rocky Mountain Power said its modeling shows the current substation will reach capacity in summer without upgrades and that the upgrades are needed to serve continued growth. The project will also involve reconductoring an older transmission line through Weber Canyon, replacing many poles and increasing average pole height by about 10 feet to meet current standards. Company staff said undergrounding transmission would be technically possible but cost‑prohibitive for ratepayers.

Commissioners and county staff pressed the company on local voltage‑drop complaints and summer voltage regulation on the Island Road line feeding Porterville. Taggart said the substation upgrades could help by allowing load shifting but that distribution upgrades and conductor sizes also affect summer voltage problems; Rocky Mountain Power said it will continue to sample loads with recording voltmeters and may install additional regulators or capacitors as needed.

Rocky Mountain Power said transmission upgrades will require coordination with UDOT for interchange work where lines cross planned road projects; the utility also noted wildfire safety practices in higher risk mapped areas that could affect operations in summer. The company said costs for the transmission/installation are recovered through the utility rate base, not charged to a single neighborhood.

No formal county action was required at the March 18 presentation. Commissioners thanked Rocky Mountain Power for the update and said they expect continued coordination as construction approaches.","Rocky Mountain Power told the Morgan County Commission it will replace the Mountain Green substation with a larger 30 MVA facility and add two distribution circuits to improve reliability; construction is expected to complete around May 2026.",{"_33":97,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":98,"_41":99,"_43":100,"_45":100,"_47":101,"_49":102,"_51":103,"_53":104,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":105,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":106,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6124912,"Morgan County commissioners begin drafting short-term rental rules after lengthy public discussion",0,549000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2679316-b7939b4995306b463a67987e8b3ffd2e&start=549&end=549","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2679316-b7939b4995306b463a67987e8b3ffd2e/thumbnail_549000.jpg","/articles/6124912/Morgan-County/Utah/Morgan-County-commissioners-begin-drafting-short-term-rental-rules-after-lengthy-public-discussion","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6124912-3d5a8910a5ddebfc5356cf2f4a2ad83e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770537263&Signature=o8~3DM3YC6Cc-qCFOAA665opURtaOfYZx-F7BS6NP9wQ2Hl8l8zOP8Ebk1TPUsJCkdgkCaYlrSRxhlged6eN8tgBCCwwvkn~Y49Q1THwemSTNOfGQUtVkGWqL0fvxmk-ODac~JzLBB8hSaETdSpf9ltq1kigZDsHpC~N5fb1XAZmDdRoiy4kMpK1JHr1a3gq~wccL8y0gGXcPsBnl4VPpTwJVH7kc1hFWU~gONKg2VeXUqiJUd2CSLIDNh7iKKvoaOayOcnNIu39zZ9afyT4791x6YrAVDGnZpvRNDBNULybdXYzb3P6L4WbP43VX1WVfP6vGhvPOfFUyXx31OC-Mw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Morgan County commissioners spent more than an hour on March 18 reviewing a draft ordinance and multiple policy options to regulate short‑term rentals (STRs) across the county. Planning staff presented language taken from other jurisdictions and asked commissioners to identify the policy choices—such as licensing versus permitting, grandfathering, occupancy limits, geographic quotas and temporary allowances for events such as the 2026 Olympics—that they preferred the county pursue.

The discussion covered practical enforcement limits and tradeoffs. Commissioners and several short‑term rental owners and local residents raised concerns that overly strict rules could push rentals underground, make enforcement difficult or reduce accommodation capacity during peak events. County staff noted state limitations on using listings alone (Airbnb/Vrbo) as sole proof of illegal rentals and described other evidence sources that would be needed to enforce licensing requirements. Staff also said marketplace facilitators now remit sales tax for some listings, complicating local identification of individual operators.

Commissioners discussed several concrete tools: a business‑license requirement tied to display of a county license number in public listings; zone/overlay limits (higher allowance in resort or town‑center zones, lower in single‑family residential neighborhoods); percentage caps for each zone rather than fixed buffer distances between units; temporary, event‑period licenses to expand capacity during the Olympics; mandatory renewal and proof of sales tax remittance at renewal; and increased license fees to cover enforcement costs. Some commissioners favored a modest, phased rollout (start small and expand), while others emphasized protecting residential neighborhoods from becoming dominated by STRs.

Staff said the current local code treats STRs as a simple business license and that there are only about two dozen currently permitted units, though third‑party market listings suggest more units operate without local permits. Commissioners directed staff to revise the draft ordinance to clarify enforcement steps, propose fee levels tied to county processing costs, develop a zoning/overlay option and prepare a public outreach/survey plan. They asked for a follow‑up meeting with public comment before any final vote.

The commission did not adopt an ordinance on March 18. Staff and commissioners agreed to schedule another session to refine the draft, collect public feedback and return a recommendation to the commission.","County planning staff and commissioners reviewed a draft short-term rental ordinance and a range of regulatory options, including licensing, occupancy limits, zone‑based quotas, and special rules for the 2026 Olympics. No final policy was adopted; staff were asked to refine options and seek public input.",{"_33":108,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":109,"_41":99,"_43":110,"_45":110,"_47":111,"_49":112,"_51":113,"_53":114,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":115,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":116,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6124892,"Commission approves three plat amendments and a rezone; several items postponed",14400000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2679316-b7939b4995306b463a67987e8b3ffd2e&start=14400&end=14400","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2679316-b7939b4995306b463a67987e8b3ffd2e/thumbnail_14400000.jpg","/articles/6124892/Morgan-County/Utah/Commission-approves-three-plat-amendments-and-a-rezone-several-items-postponed","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6124892-888e50ddbeb2dfe533746778b4ddbdfc/orig.mp4?Expires=1770537263&Signature=S9N-f0lVWjJOvy2SIAJ05wropRGJ6M9b2jUBVgWP9cvlxH3q55cGMHuKgyD-LPX7mLCej2s~mfqoHr0hNM2zjxduZWF3GTDxyFKtB1SqOk5MPYbTnHi193iLEtO1R6uHwLYkpKJzHeD-M27abDWOzo1xaFNFmelnF~DEM3DRVHd7gB-LlYpDRXGIGOOjhUxUzit5AJNeUfLyyWQOwdkBMQYShbEoXyKHuJ-DkFcNtrR4l2e-cUlsjOjzPPBEfj482Y~~2Wu2-7CgI4RhnYo3OrWJttnSfqHkUE3NTKuOr8y7aCmx9VK6KYBs12PZgQ09nZJQdWHSyKnvZvT7YFj4fA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Morgan County Commission on March 18 approved several land‑use items after staff and the planning commission recommended approval.

Votes at a glance
- Heights at Whisper Ridge, Amendment Plat No. 2 (application 24‑065): approved. The amendment combined certain lot lines and modified four lots; county staff and the Mountain Green Fire Protection District recommended approval and the Planning Commission forwarded the item with a unanimous recommendation. The commission voted to approve the plat amendment.
- Giles Estates, Plat Amendment No. 1 (application 24‑061): approved. The amendment formalizes lot line adjustments that add acreage to four existing lots; staff recommended approval and the Planning Commission recommended approval (5–0) and the commission approved the amendment.
- Cottonwoods Phase 7B, Amended Plat No. 3 (application 24‑063): approved. The applicant requested consolidation of two lots into one; county staff and the Planning Commission recommended approval and the commission voted in favor.
- Halston rezone (application 24‑079): approved. The commission rezoned a 4.31‑acre parcel from Neighborhood Commercial (NC) to Town Center (TC) after the applicant said the change would allow a single 15‑acre coordinated development concept when combined with adjacent property the applicant controls. Commissioners requested coordination with adjacent owners and cemetery stakeholders as the project advances.

Other land‑use and record actions
- Parcel deletion and tax waiver: commissioners approved waiving erroneous 2023 taxes and deleting a 60‑square‑foot remnant parcel that lies in the road (parcel 00‑0084‑3741). A title company had omitted the remnant from a 2023 conveyance; staff said the parcel is effectively part of the right‑of‑way and recommended deletion.
- Gardiner rezone: the applicant requested a two‑week continuance; the commission postponed the item to the April 1 meeting.
- Noxious weed ordinance: commissioners postponed further action on an updated noxious‑weed control ordinance and asked staff to revise language on due‑process and entry/notice procedures.

County staff said all approved plats met code requirements and noted the Planning Commission had recommended each approval by unanimous votes. Commissioners and staff highlighted the importance of continued coordination with fire protection, county surveyor and county engineering staff on final plat recording conditions.","At its March 18 meeting the Morgan County Commission approved three subdivision amendments and a rezone, and postponed a noxious‑weed ordinance for further drafting. The commission also approved deleting a 60‑square‑foot remnant parcel and wiping its 2023 taxes from the rolls.","actionData","errors"]

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