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Details of the votes follow.

Swan Peak CPA / business license: Commissioners approved a home‑based business license for a sole proprietor operating as Swan Peak CPA (application indicated remote services; no client visits to the home). The license was approved by motion; the fee was recorded as $25 for an in‑home business.

Utah Division of Water Resources grant: The commission approved acceptance of a $15,000 planning grant from the Utah Division of Water Resources to support a water‑element planning activity; staff will sign the grant agreement.

State District Court contract: The commission authorized the chair to sign a contract between Rich County and the Administrative Office of the Courts for services from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, in the amount of $31,159.31.

Trails board and ORPA grant support: Commissioners appointed Wes Thompson and Mark Smoot to four‑year terms on the Trails Board, and Brad Davis and Norm Meacham to two‑year terms. The commission also voted to submit a letter of support for an ORPA (Outdoor Recreation Program) grant application (roughly $200,000) to inventory and plan trail development.

Garden City Cemetery board: Commissioners appointed Mark Hislop to fill a vacancy on the Garden City Cemetery Board after a resignation.

Personal property tax exemptions and expenditures/minutes: Commissioners approved the assessor's list of personal property exemptions (threshold discussed) and approved the consent agenda including expenditures and minutes (including March 5, 2025 minutes).

Executive session: The commission moved into an executive session for personnel matters by roll call vote.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Rich County Commission - April 2025","oneSentenceSummary","At its April 9 meeting the Rich County Commission approved a range of routine and administrative items, including a business license, two grants/contracts, board appointments, personal property tax exemptions, and minutes and expenditures; the meeting also adjourned into executive session for personnel matters.","taxTitle","Rich County Commission, Rich County Boards and Commissions, Rich County, Utah","taxId",67593,"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},6082989,"Commission agrees to sign quitclaim deeds to clear title on two Cisco Road parcels",659,2408050,3068000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2935525-a57785e4ad00a59f60ac97d64cfd20c2&start=2408&end=3068","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2935525-a57785e4ad00a59f60ac97d64cfd20c2/thumbnail_2408050.jpg","/articles/6082989/Utah/Commission-agrees-to-sign-quitclaim-deeds-to-clear-title-on-two-Cisco-Road-parcels","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6082989-221b67b134c9f794aa4953bb66faa79b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771095751&Signature=MjEvdP3eHnGzmH2-GFCAvDK-g5nLXU~mffLNxCn6ef9DBSb3D5sXacFz4E8IAfWrvR~peYoPNZ~E1DwZW~Tks9s36GBt~VOsjzYoPYEie~ng7zDRccoRmB0iUclPlXr0an9kFYi~XW~swtPzEOj8y1mWhvAxnWhh9ja4tccnnrPwN0RUtd-gxyoDHvF26o5KRIjPyaTUwWcVOEpVjObmXhLOwVlk4F~VVHFyoKy0uCDi6xRl44EjwWlK45RRA4yid19z8WXxkUdqNri0YINIOKD4DTDU0oGCzVedMBm083abstNW9dh4EmkxUoPVGZyt6Gw8CkOgcZ45m~~vH0O2Dg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Rich County Commission on April 9 authorized signing quitclaim deeds to resolve a title cloud on roadway parcels 80 and 81 near Cisco Road, after an attorney described a 1969 relocation of the road and a subsequent 1993 Utah Court of Appeals decision that the county had no fee interest in those two strips.

Attorney Ben Willoughby explained that in 1969 Fuller Farms arranged to shift Cisco Road 22 feet to the east and the county conveyed fee title for the 22‑foot strips to Fuller Farms. A 1993 Court of Appeals ruling later concluded that the fee interest reverted to the Ludlow family and directed the trial court to enter judgment, but the necessary district‑court paperwork was not recorded. That omission left a cloud on title that a title company now requires cleared.

Randy Ludlow appeared by phone and confirmed his interest in having the county execute a quitclaim so his title insurer can close. Commissioners asked procedural questions. County staff noted the county\u000effectively has had no interest in the parcels since 1969 and that executing a quitclaim merely documents that fact; it does not reduce county rights in the maintained 66‑foot right of way.

The commission moved to grant quiet‑title/quitclaim deeds to the Ludlow interests and the motion passed by roll call. Staff discussed notarization logistics (the county\u000employee who typically notarizes was out sick) and agreed to have the signed documents notarized and delivered to the property owner\u000for recording.","Following a presentation from an attorney and the property owner, the Rich County Commission voted to sign quiet‑title/quitclaim documents confirming the county holds no interest in roadway parcels 80 and 81, resolving a cloud on title that traces to a 1969 roadway shift and a 1993 Court of Appeals decision.",{"_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},6082994,"Commission approves $374,495.80 chip‑and‑seal contract for three local road projects",795,4224440,5020125,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2935525-a57785e4ad00a59f60ac97d64cfd20c2&start=4224&end=5020","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2935525-a57785e4ad00a59f60ac97d64cfd20c2/thumbnail_4224440.jpg","/articles/6082994/Utah/Commission-approves-37449580-chipandseal-contract-for-three-local-road-projects","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6082994-f22ed4b6e42079f6fca694abbb1d4947/orig.mp4?Expires=1771095751&Signature=jc8CJYIxsX3~FEOYLc1vFlfWszz~7LZHE2vSbFdw~ARntacA6dF5F6whBR1bTuVSt0DQOdQ0Bgj0HJOLbDvfEEatxbzl0QATcVbP0ClvVYSqoH0dZxaSb5xGr6K7IsbmcF5FaxBxoM8PnDMGgmUjIoHs1LcYQCkMh4awfxHfVIn-xoWmoBURcbAvNYBTE9Yp9Yf7zrNacndky0FWR2BfaSIjElWTZoQqNowOdc2S-1T4zMAMOt5dhWofFDIVcxNXhiYgF5DbOsd6-spkAh~lG9wrwicGd1aqIXm2y4RVzyvVIJdjtnxvgjzAsFUBhLY~E6BHuzaYR667HuYsIK3uvA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Rich County Commission voted April 9 to award a consolidated chip‑and‑seal contract to Consolidated Paving for three local road projects, including the alternate for heavier oil, at a total cost of $374,495.80.

County staff combined the Round Valley project with two other projects in Woodruff and Randolph in a single solicitation. Three bids were opened; Consolidated Paving submitted the lowest responsible bid, followed by Anderson Asphalt and Staker Parsons. Commissioners said the bids came in below engineering estimates and were pleased with the results.

The commission and public works staff discussed a project alternate that increases the quantity or grade of oil in a specific segment showing cracking and shoulder loss. Staff said the alternate adds roughly $12,000 to the base price to address areas that need a heavier application.

A motion to approve the low bid, including the alternate, passed unanimously. Public works staff will execute contract paperwork and proceed with scheduling so the projects can move forward this summer. The contract award includes standard provisions and an option the commission may revisit if performance or qualifications issues arise with the contractor.","The Rich County Commission unanimously awarded a consolidated chip‑and‑seal contract to Consolidated Paving including an alternate for heavier oil, authorizing $374,495.80 for work on three projects to proceed this summer.",{"_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},6082999,"Rich County Commission tables review of sanitation billing for unsold or short-term rental homes",1487,152055,1640000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2935525-a57785e4ad00a59f60ac97d64cfd20c2&start=152&end=1640","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2935525-a57785e4ad00a59f60ac97d64cfd20c2/thumbnail_152055.jpg","/articles/6082999/Utah/Rich-County-Commission-tables-review-of-sanitation-billing-for-unsold-or-short-term-rental-homes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6082999-5d78eb977cac7e6ec1eb29e98d6d5353/orig.mp4?Expires=1771095751&Signature=GZ4WmnlIbILuO1R5aWwO3vUlcvA~6bCsmtAkpXu04WfP-3wzEZS8hSz8aN~r1-uk316n5vj1M07-XoFMcrnvkCHO~NIhRiOPheLMwjBrXI5h2ns6YX-znsTcLJ0n~UG8QrjR5Eh6Bm1NlWDJgHW3jgyG9FPHV7MjEkp8vscsLbuMwwZvKcphh9OMC0ev3Z~1K5q7LIt~YBp2Tx3~j5boNOcGCVFCvgLbcvV0-vXe912ZJO8syHNDSggu5C1bCyJA43tg6i4Cl1jvnTjSFKGnvtm27mMOjyXaN6Py9r0QDMUxaaYdymP~2QJVPMVggO5k2ZAorDMj6icVolqDEmAVwg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Rich County Commission on April 9 deferred a decision on whether owners of vacant, unsold or short‑term rental homes should be charged the county
nnual sanitation fee, voting to table the item until the commission
genda in May.

The discussion centered on a dispute involving property owner John Nelson (referenced by staff as Sam Holmes and John Nelson in minutes) who owes $3,080 in sanitation charges and argues he should not pay because, he says, no service was rendered. County staff said the county\fharges sanitation when a property has a livable building and that the $140 annual fee is the current policy.

Commissioners and staff said the situation has come up at least four times this year in other properties and identified three recurring complications: houses sold but not yet occupied, units used only seasonally or for short‑term rentals, and subdivisions served by shared dumpsters rather than individual cans. Employees described the current operational trigger as the occupancy/CO process, which automatically sets up service and billing once the certificate of occupancy is issued.

County staff said many of the affected lots currently have no cans at curbside because an account has not been set up, and that the sanitation office places cans when accounts are created. Commissioners and staff discussed alternatives including a per‑use fee, a base connection fee similar to a minimum water charge, or shifting billing responsibilities to homeowners associations where dumpsters serve multiple units. Staff also noted practical limits: private haulers sometimes will not collect small numbers of cans and county landfill rules matter for where waste ends up.

During debate one commissioner said he favored not charging if the county incurs no cost, but also warned that creating refunds could set an undesirable precedent. Another noted that the existing ordinance language may characterize the $140 as providing access to service rather than payment only for actual pickups; staff agreed to check the exact ordinance wording.

After questions about how to track sold properties and the process for setting up accounts, a motion to table the item until the May meeting and to review the sanitation policy with the county attorney passed; commissioners asked staff to bring printed copies of the sanitation policy to the next meeting.

The commission did not adopt a policy change at the April 9 meeting. Commissioners said staff should return with a clear recommendation and any ordinance language that governs whether the annual sanitation fee is an access/connection charge or a usage charge.","After an extended discussion about whether owners of unsold homes and short-term rentals should be charged the standard $140 sanitation fee, the Rich County Commission voted to table the matter until May and direct staff to review county policy with the county attorney.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Rich County Commission actions on April 9, 2025

Commission agrees to sign quitclaim deeds to clear title on two Cisco Road parcels

Commission approves $374,495.80 chip‑and‑seal contract for three local road projects

Rich County Commission tables review of sanitation billing for unsold or short-term rental homes