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- Minutes: The commission approved the March 10, 2025 minutes by motion; the motion was seconded and the chair called for the vote. Outcome: approved (voice vote: \"Aye\").

- Payment of bills: A motion to pay checks for March 10 through March 23 carried after a second; outcome: approved (voice vote: \"Aye\").

- Comprehensive credit limit increase (State Bank of Southern Utah): The commission approved increasing the county\u000027s credit-card limit from $150,000 to $225,000 for the general account and from $40,000 to $80,000 for the sheriff\u000027s account. The motion was moved and seconded; outcome: approved (voice vote: \"Aye\").

- 2025 mid-year budget amendments: After a public hearing and discussion, the commission adopted Resolution 2025-3 to amend the 2025 budget to reflect staffing changes, grant revenues and other adjustments. Motion carried (voice vote: \"Aye\").

- Property tax exemptions: The commission approved the list of 2025 property tax exemption applications submitted by religious, educational and charitable organizations as presented by the auditor\u000027s office. Motion carried (voice vote: \"Aye\").

- Personnel actions: The commission approved several personnel appointments and promotions across departments, including Meals on Wheels and jail staffing changes, and promotions within the sheriff\u000027s patrol; outcome: approved (voice vote: \"Aye\").

- Planning commission appointment: The commission appointed Dennis Gray to the county planning commission to fill a vacancy. Outcome: approved (voice vote: \"Aye\").

For most agenda items the transcript records the motions, a second and a unanimous voice vote of \"Aye.\" The county clerk\u000027s official minutes and the signed resolution provide the formal record for each action.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Iron County Commission Meeting - March 24th, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","At its March meeting the Iron County Commission approved routine minutes and bills, raised bank credit limits, adopted mid-year budget amendments and approved personnel and tax-exemption items; staff recorded unanimous aye votes for motions on the record.","taxTitle","Iron County Commission, Iron County Boards and Commissions, Iron County, Utah","taxId",67566,"location","Utah","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6626468,"Residents of Rainbow Ranchos press county for enforcement after dog attack and alleged unpermitted living units",392,4939000,5331000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2753507-d6c03c34f6c9dd30c5c3c0b48eea663f&start=4939&end=5331","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2753507-d6c03c34f6c9dd30c5c3c0b48eea663f/thumbnail_4939000.jpg","/articles/6626468/Utah/Residents-of-Rainbow-Ranchos-press-county-for-enforcement-after-dog-attack-and-alleged-unpermitted-living-units","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6626468-2b837069a21245ec547cbf1accfaa9dd/orig.mp4?Expires=1771203455&Signature=h29kJLsdDA6IPu38wZvSjt71ezj1LbQJRfEsebF4lXtfJcA0aSB4zEu8udWKcSVd78QHy9SZAXku4H2Mm0A7151we58qrPwLYsf9r~hxZm-7kdU1z0g4AJd-SD5VOILO-bMzompYD2ZMV0~G2N3Xf2pUZv85dKdqaRCUyPll6ywDlHbBVckzjfIlMF8gk3KmU6PxpfW4i3AmvSX3H6PYvWXIE8yShHOtG0Ex~ZsSqBsMeqqCD50Y7uhEUbjaxJs-sj-bGUOrqzwIdFWiBLtxBMnXZ5EniEaBIobsl6z4VlvJAqa9sgArqajDncVrkzzwmzfsM8MsyGLqbX0u3hvupg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Residents from the Rainbow Ranchos neighborhood inquired to the commission during public comment about a property they say has repeated problems with loose dogs, unpermitted structures and possible septic and safety issues.

Mary Jo Montoya said a neighbor\u000027s dog was killed after two dogs from the property ran out and attacked it. \"We have all kinds of documentation,\" she told commissioners, saying the property has a history of animal complaints, chickens killed and other violations. She said the residence was an older single-wide trailer that had been abandoned for years, but occupants later returned and made additions without permits.

Montoya said the property now has three travel trailers she described as permanently stationed, with pipes being placed in the ground that suggest hookups and unpermitted modifications. She and others told the commission they are worried about fire risk (wood-burning stoves and wooden fences between trailers), sanitation and public-safety concerns.

Neighbor Joseph Moore said dogs tied up by the property had come into his yard and circled him while he worked; he said deputies told residents they often need video or direct bite evidence to issue a citation. Tanner Edwards, another neighbor, noted multiple law-enforcement responses at the parcel and said the accumulation of trailers increases the likelihood of more significant criminal or safety risks.

Commission staff and officials responded in the meeting: one commissioner urged residents to speak with the sheriff's office and county staff after the meeting; building- and planning-related staff and the county attorney were available to follow up with residents, and the county\u000027s public-health board was noted as the authority for septic-system questions.

County staff said they will follow up with the residents to collect more information and photos. Residents asked for more vigorous enforcement and for staff to review building and septic compliance at the address.","Neighbors described a dog attack that killed a pet and chronic nuisance behavior at a property in the Rainbow Ranchos area, saying multiple travel trailers and building additions appear to be unpermitted and raising concerns about septic and safety; county staff and deputies followed up after public comment.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6626473,"Veterans group outlines $30 million Veterans Arts Center and Vietnam Wall replica, seeks donors and possible VA clinic partnership",557,6256000,6813000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2753507-d6c03c34f6c9dd30c5c3c0b48eea663f&start=6256&end=6813","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2753507-d6c03c34f6c9dd30c5c3c0b48eea663f/thumbnail_6256000.jpg","/articles/6626473/Utah/Veterans-group-outlines-30-million-Veterans-Arts-Center-and-Vietnam-Wall-replica-seeks-donors-and-possible-VA-clinic-partnership","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6626473-e02e04087448a5e5c974c80b841df65c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771203455&Signature=PNoYys2UnDqJPFlfHYxQivG0-9GD9790ph65JkIAzg9doXktr79n7dbBzFHr7EiILTOPs2OTH4SYupyg5ylD6F4xph8fvlqHqHHvWaNxj1Nl-YExjUCWi-p09q9MXzrEFs9~peyQIxIuD2COoYbxFsdvOXAgEMPn0-OdqBoWVxkkVpw4hifM1hVgP2Wgx5jITrBW9xEnfvvpS8M4wsSHc923-VzJ7I4LwSb458Ym1c1ypTAcDbylqmotGrk3KeqM24y4CgHM1u7sQG2JN2gfhdVg0KGArqnvercEYUYemWjfpcaWWxC23EMx~Tom7ilfcLW2ZXbKc~w2KnHDJQ99gQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Representatives of the Southern Utah Veterans Association presented conceptual drawings and a fundraising plan for a Veterans Arts Center and memorial during the county commission\u000027s March meeting.

Jerry Van Iwarden, vice president of the association, said the group has rights to purchase a 20-acre parcel on Old 91 near the route to KJ\u000027s Ice Barn and has retained Pacific Design Concepts for architectural work. Chuck Waddell, the association president, said the center would serve veterans, seniors, first responders, students and others and be geared toward therapy, skills training and community events.

The site plan presented includes a central gallery for artifacts, a full-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial wall facing I-15, workshop space for wood and metal arts, a 300-seat open-air amphitheater and space that could be leased to a Veterans Administration clinic if that option comes to pass.

Organizers said they have about $4.5 million designated so far and estimated total construction costs in the neighborhood of $30 million. They said operating expenses would run at roughly $1.5 million per year and that the association is developing endowments and other revenue sources to sustain operations.

Joel Sander, who described his experience using woodworking as personal therapy, said the center would provide hands-on workshops intended to reduce isolation and support mental-health recovery for veterans and first responders.

The presenters asked commissioners to note the project as they pursue infrastructure decisions near the site, including an interchange request the group said would improve access as the area grows. They said they will continue outreach to potential donors and partners.","The Southern Utah Veterans Association presented a conceptual plan for a 20-acre Veterans Arts Center on Old 91; plans include a full-size Vietnam Wall replica, workshop spaces, an amphitheater and potential space for a VA clinic; organizers said $4.5 million is already designated toward a roughly $30 million goal.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6626477,"County engineering moves ahead on belt route, Iron Springs Road and Safe Streets plan",431,3977000,4408000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2753507-d6c03c34f6c9dd30c5c3c0b48eea663f&start=3977&end=4408","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2753507-d6c03c34f6c9dd30c5c3c0b48eea663f/thumbnail_3977000.jpg","/articles/6626477/Utah/County-engineering-moves-ahead-on-belt-route-Iron-Springs-Road-and-Safe-Streets-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6626477-3aa213c64c7fcf1848189e9b62fc5a0f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771203455&Signature=f7UhP~VyAqR56sGhHd0203ghcTyv8CvnCYclNw66lo5tRW8R1V8~KJDomRVCGNS8etcApLMARalX6wVjPVRnjGaEPZ08jG~x4X-FZQR-rY92RkVnwfTf8tmBl3jnGTlWb-HxpEJFseEImTVFoeyC5LMyWIDq0Yr2OdzlWTh7jMv2XDJwsE~JbJ5mwwV4WHSKCP4qVy-7SqxU-Nls03krsOvTNwtcSuLaacBwAkEMWyyfZQ0ARRxZH2MZRts0uMP4~Av-yWy8O4z3qG0teC26WLF1a50TZi2viXEakMlPod43jeBttF8bzEBr7tp1f223yKL75JauwmnvEsdEha~7aA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Rich (county engineer) updated commissioners on several infrastructure and planning initiatives during the March meeting, saying staff have advanced consultant selection and design work on multiple fronts.

He said the county selected a consultant for a 25-year fairgrounds master plan and will host a site meeting. Rich also reported that a state application for flood mitigation at a site near Peak View and 4800 had been accepted and forwarded to federal partners for funding consideration.

Rich said the Safe Streets for All consultant will present a final proposal at the next commission meeting and that the county would be asked to adopt the plan. \"That will allow us to apply for implementation funding,\" he said, adding that implementation funding could pay for measures such as wider pavement striping to calm traffic.

On the belt route, Rich said a refined alignment is ready for adoption and that four landowners have approached staff to dedicate property; adopting engineered meets-and-bounds would make later acquisitions and construction simpler, he said. He estimated that sections of the belt route could start in the next 10 years.

Regarding Iron Springs Road, the county has hired Stanley Engineering to manage design and to coordinate with UDOT; Rich said staff are incorporating sleeves in the design so future water, sewer and electrical crossings can be installed without breaking the new pavement. He said the sewer alignment will flow toward a planned lift station at the 56 connection and that the county is coordinating with Cedar City on the regional sewer plan.

Rich asked commissioners to expect follow-up agenda items seeking formal adoption of the belt-route alignment and the Safe Streets plan.","County engineer reported selection of consultants for the fairgrounds master plan, approval of a federal flood-mitigation application, a forthcoming Safe Streets for All presentation and a plan to adopt a firm belt-route alignment; Iron Springs Road design work and utility sleeves also discussed.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6626481,"County zoning report: gas stations, Maverick, proposed data center and code-enforcement issues highlighted",281,2976000,3257000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2753507-d6c03c34f6c9dd30c5c3c0b48eea663f&start=2976&end=3257","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2753507-d6c03c34f6c9dd30c5c3c0b48eea663f/thumbnail_2976000.jpg","/articles/6626481/Utah/County-zoning-report-gas-stations-Maverick-proposed-data-center-and-code-enforcement-issues-highlighted","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6626481-be1e1c6d28f519e4e0aecb8c2432f9bb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771203455&Signature=d3-X8BrXO0kYo0tnOD1X8K-F75fv3xBuUHUZoy6s1u3uNpJNhFwr4BGVNM7LHY1A3ITpKX-ynStqwc~okOGiHa12-E63IZiEMjE7K9saEEu54XYGbPKRl8T0ue25g98wxKL7N6A5nUKQ8P7fv-y6pra~4yXp4WakcYUxTuS7HOz2Ep~odd6le~rHWeLR79RjyMFFGTDmZi63TK4fm5hbUvngEJaBWn~Trrx3Zcx23DjKBV9RECE5x2uYOK0oiM1M0qMuM9ujMKRsoIspyAmo7XMSCYdonUVwjBASWhftgKyRpPTnfhywVf4jAqjq55eQzmMOasKGdCPp-IrQFnHmjw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Terry Palmer, Iron County building and zoning official, told the commission the department has seen a rise in activity this year and described several major projects that could affect growth, traffic and infrastructure demands.

Palmer reported 18 building permits issued so far this year compared with 11 in the prior year and said plan-review workloads are up. He listed two new gas station projects in Parowan (a Terrible\u000027s and a Maverick), a proposed Maverick on the west side of the I-15 freeway, and other commercial projects coming into permit review.

Palmer also described interest from a data-center developer seeking approximately 2,000 acres on the north end of Lund Highway for a multi-phase, 10-year buildout. He said the developer has discussed requirements for redundant power and fiber and noted improvements in cooling technology have reduced water use compared with older facilities.

Other projects Palmer cited included a BZI office complex, two large solar projects (including a 100-megawatt AC site behind a dairy on Buckhorn Flat), and an AMPAC expansion that would add a third production line. He said some projects have substantial power needs and will require coordination on substations and transmission capacity.

Palmer told commissioners that code enforcement has been active: one staff member issued 42 violation letters so far this year, many along Lund Highway. He asked the commission to revisit the county\u000027s travel-trailer and nuisance use ordinances to help staff address long-standing problems, including unpermitted dwellings, animals and on-site wastewater concerns.

Palmer also reported county building-maintenance items: a leaking foam roof on the county office building, a planned elevator overhaul estimated in the low hundreds of thousands of dollars, and ongoing roof and conduit repairs at the public safety building, where he said a contractor may have damaged underground conduit near the generator and allowed water intrusion.

Palmer asked the commission for time to meet and discuss potential ordinance tweaks and enforcement approaches to address the issues he raised.","Building and zoning reported increased permit activity and several large projects in planning, including gas stations, a Maverick convenience store, data-center interest on Lund Highway, two large solar projects and an AMPAC expansion; staff also flagged nuisance properties and travel-trailer regulation concerns.",{"_33":124,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":125,"_41":126,"_43":127,"_45":128,"_47":129,"_49":130,"_51":131,"_53":132,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":133,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":134,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6626486,"Auditor: New state law will bar new applicants for circuit-breaker property tax abatement after this year",207,2461000,2668000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2753507-d6c03c34f6c9dd30c5c3c0b48eea663f&start=2461&end=2668","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2753507-d6c03c34f6c9dd30c5c3c0b48eea663f/thumbnail_2461000.jpg","/articles/6626486/Utah/Auditor-New-state-law-will-bar-new-applicants-for-circuit-breaker-property-tax-abatement-after-this-year","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6626486-731ae21acb0091764e7de44f7b1fe5bc/orig.mp4?Expires=1771203455&Signature=EqrnfwwctUIw6nddIxFQSg6Ch50KlwqHCnrHrtAE5dWd9Rfn~bBf5ZLlgKww38E0dpmnG1opRilaoawVmhn0R30jgrvP8MZXRORI33fahS~eIRz66fsOBOnFfUmWPyhbS3in6PpS7PwN5Ki-x9Ln9d53K-bcULd64QC88Z5LDeew9Zy~1mxK0FNnkEBb8~qPtukwC4Y2BvkCxStmdqLHWGlFL~DXqx1-9H930Tvy9dpSPk0ojaUJnnq~cm4qr1L0Sypp3AaKZB~zIT1uZjeQWGmv90ukMY1muEZ~NUZvjEc7TT45pt2IvhHTXluoAe~2dgCQKTCDbqPI6V86ajLNWQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Iron County Auditor Lucas Little told the Iron County Commission at its March meeting that a recently enacted state law (referred to in the meeting as SB197) will prevent anyone who is not already enrolled from applying for the state\u000027s circuit-breaker property tax abatement after this year.

Little said the program previously allowed qualifying residents age 65 and older who met the income threshold to receive an abatement that could cover some or all property taxes, and the county was reimbursed by the state for the abated amount. He told the commission that while those already on the program in 2024 and those who enroll in 2025 will be allowed to continue, the law prohibits new enrollments after 2025.

The change matters because Little said roughly \"3 to 400\" county residents participate now and that the program has been expanding by roughly 20 to 30 new participants a year. He advised residents who may qualify to contact the auditor\u000027s office this year to enroll before the restriction takes effect.

Little also said the final version of the legislation, finalized late in the session, limits recipients to either the county abatement or the circuit breaker benefit rather than allowing both. \"It will only let them have one or the other where before they could have both,\" Little said, adding that the new rules could reduce the portion of taxes covered for some recipients.

A commissioner asked whether the bill sponsor was Senator McKay; Little said McKay had presented the bill, and noted that Senator Vickers was the only representative the auditor\u000027s office identified as voting against the measure.

Little said the county will notify affected residents so they can plan for likely increases in their tax bills next year. He also reminded the commission that, on the program\u000027s prior rules, eligible households in 2024 had an income limit that was \"just above $40,000.\"","Iron County Auditor Lucas Little told the commission that Senate Bill 197 stops any new enrollments in the circuit-breaker property tax abatement program after 2025; current recipients may continue but the benefit will be reduced for many.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: March Iron County Commission meeting actions

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