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What the report said: The coordinator reported 17 total victims in the quarter, including six new clients and 11 continuing cases. Case types included adult physical assault (9), adult sexual assault (2), child physical abuse (2), child sexual abuse (1) and threats of violence (3). The coordinator described assistance that included hotel rooms, food and safety planning funded from a federal victim-services grant.

Program operations and funding: The coordinator said the program helps victims navigate law enforcement and court processes, provides safety planning and counseling referrals, and uses grant funds to cover emergent shelter and food when needed. The coordinator said the program is moving some grant-line items—such as equipment and training—so that funds can be used efficiently for client needs and local training. The county reported the program was budgeted and that some costs are covered by the county in addition to the grant.

Why it matters: The report highlights ongoing demand for victim services in the county and the role of the coordinator in providing crisis support, court notice and referrals to counseling. Commissioners praised the service and noted it helps law enforcement and the prosecutor’s office in handling victim needs.

Ending: The commission acknowledged the work and directed staff to continue coordinating training and funding use; no vote was required for the informational report.","mediaType","Audio","parentTitle","April 28, 2025 Commission Meeting - 04282025","oneSentenceSummary","The county’s victim-services coordinator reported 17 victims served in the quarter (January–March), including new intakes and continued cases, and described services funded by a federal grant and the county.","taxTitle","Garfield County Commission, Garfield County Boards and Commissions, Garfield County, Utah","taxId",67555,"location","Utah","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":50,"_51":82,"_53":-5,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":83,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":84,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6580086,"Votes at a glance: Garfield County Commission — motions, appointments and funding approvals",1221,3192000,4413000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3159718-1aa2c975e5dbc7320130617314c111e4&start=3192&end=4413","/articles/6580086/Utah/Votes-at-a-glance-Garfield-County-Commission-motions-appointments-and-funding-approvals","The Garfield County Commission recorded a series of motions and approvals during the meeting. Most measures were adopted by voice vote; detailed roll-call tallies were not read into the record.

Summary of formal actions recorded at the meeting (voice votes unless noted):

- Adopted the meeting agenda as written. (Motion made and seconded; outcome: approved.)

- Approved minutes from the April 14, 2025, commission meeting. (Motion made and seconded; outcome: approved.)

- Approved a zone change: rezone for a property off Fish Hatchery Road (applicant identified in the meeting as Mark 3 Investments) from agricultural to commercial to allow planned RV park and glamping development. (Motion made and seconded; outcome: approved.)

- Approved Ordinance 2025-1 (business license ordinance amendments). The ordinance updates business license renewal requirements, including requiring proof of current filing and payment of applicable Utah state taxes before license issuance or renewal. (Motion to approve ordinance number 2025-1 as written; seconded; outcome: approved.)

- Approved a scope-of-work/task order (Task Order B) for airport work (engineering fees and project schedules) so staff could sign the contract documents and proceed with project steps. Commissioners noted the county has grant funds and is coordinating schedules so one contractor can bid multiple project schedules. (Motion made and seconded; outcome: approved.)

- Approved a business license for a property identified as Clear Creek Cabin at Hangage/Hangage Lake after inspections and conditional-use permit review. (Motion made and seconded; outcome: approved.)

- Approved appointment to the Cemetery Board: appointment of Sue Bell to replace a departing member. (Motion made and seconded; outcome: approved.)

- Approved funding up to $2,500 to support a constitution workshop and associated luncheon planned as part of county celebrations. (Motion made and seconded; outcome: approved.)

- Approved $750 for youth baseball and $500 for youth softball programs (motion made and seconded; outcome: approved.)

- Moved into executive session regarding potential litigation. (Motion made and seconded; outcome: approved; executive session convened.)

Notes on voting: The meeting transcript records motions, seconds and the chair’s voice call for “all in favor, aye.” No written roll-call vote counts or individual “yes/no” records were provided in the meeting minutes excerpt available in the transcript. Where a formal ordinance was approved (Ordinance 2025-1), the commission recorded a motion and second and approved the ordinance as written.

Ending: Commissioners said they would follow up on action items—particularly the airport project’s scheduling, business-license implementation, and a work meeting to address dumpster consolidation and carcass disposal options.","The commission approved routine agenda and minutes, a zone change, an ordinance amendment, airport work authorization, several small funding items and appointments. No roll-call tallies were recorded; most actions were approved by voice vote.",{"_33":86,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":87,"_41":88,"_43":89,"_45":90,"_47":91,"_49":50,"_51":92,"_53":-5,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":93,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":94,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6580091,"Commissioners move toward consolidated dumpster strategy; county weighs options for increased dead-animal disposal demand",393,1327000,1720000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3159718-1aa2c975e5dbc7320130617314c111e4&start=1327&end=1720","/articles/6580091/Utah/Commissioners-move-toward-consolidated-dumpster-strategy-county-weighs-options-for-increased-dead-animal-disposal-demand","County commissioners discussed a plan to consolidate commercial dumpsters in populated tourism areas, explained the county’s ongoing subsidy of waste services, and flagged challenges in handling increased volumes of carcass disposal after a local butcher increased production.

Dumpsters and consolidation: Public works staff told commissioners that consolidating dumpsters to single compounds in towns such as Bryce Canyon City would reduce travel time for pickups and create equitable service across businesses. Commissioners said previous arrangements had left some businesses—such as the general store at Panguitch Lake—with preferential access to county pickup and they want a single, non-discriminatory policy. The county recommended moving city and business dumpsters to central compounds and only emptying those compound locations during regular runs.

County subsidy and costs: Commissioners said the county currently subsidizes the landfill and curbside program and that the subsidy has grown. They reported an average annual subsidy in the range of $100,000 and that capital purchases such as trash trucks (quoted at more than $400,000) would affect long-term costs. Commissioners noted the landfill fee (described in the meeting as roughly $60 per year per household, characterized as landfill levy/fee rather than a trash pickup fee) supports landfill operations and lining costs and is not a direct subsidy for curbside pickup.

Dead-animal disposal and a new butcher shop: Commissioners also discussed a privately operated butcher shop north of town that has expanded operations from small numbers to “100-plus” animals per week, raising questions about whether the county’s donated two-and-a-half-acre site at South Fork can handle carcass disposal and byproducts long term. County staff said South Fork had been used for a limited number of carcasses but was not designed for commercial-scale processing. Commissioners discussed options including (a) allowing integration into the county landfill (with haul distance and capacity considerations), (b) arranging commercial disposal at other permitted sites, or (c) imposing commercial fees for disposal. No final decision was recorded; commissioners planned a work meeting with the butcher to develop options and gather samples of what nearby counties do for commercial byproduct disposal.

Why it matters: Consolidation could reduce county costs and equalize service, but it may shift burdens to businesses that lose local pickup. The increase in commercial slaughter volume raises environmental and public-health considerations and potential costs for permitted disposal.

Next steps: County staff will prepare options for a work meeting in early June to address both long-term dumpster consolidation plans and the butcher’s disposal needs, and the commission said it will look at regional practices, possible fees, and temporary measures (such as routing carcasses to another permitted facility) if demand overwhelms local capacity.

Ending: Commissioners emphasized the county’s intent to treat communities equitably, to avoid mandating private pickup where possible, and to convene a follow-up work meeting to identify sustainable, permitted disposal options for commercial-scale animal processing.","Garfield County commissioners discussed consolidating dumpsters in tourist areas, the county's subsidy of trash services, and options for handling an increase in dead-animal disposal tied to a new commercial butcher operation.",{"_33":96,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":97,"_41":98,"_43":99,"_45":100,"_47":101,"_49":50,"_51":102,"_53":-5,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":103,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":104,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6580096,"Commissioners say hospital project over budget; county plans to request CIB drawdown",195,274000,469000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3159718-1aa2c975e5dbc7320130617314c111e4&start=274&end=469","/articles/6580096/Utah/Commissioners-say-hospital-project-over-budget-county-plans-to-request-CIB-drawdown","Garfield County commissioners reported that construction costs for the county hospital have substantially exceeded early estimates and that the county will seek to draw on Capital Improvement Board (CIB) funds once contractors’ pay applications move the project to the required draw threshold.

County officials said the original budget for the project was roughly $2.3 million, but bids returned “near $5–6 million.” The county reported it has paid about $1.9 million so far and expects the next contractor pay request, described in the meeting as in the $300,000–$400,000 range, will make the project eligible for a $1 million release from the CIB. The commissioner said the county planned to provide the CIB with invoices and documentation and ask that the board release the funds so the county can spend the money between now and September.

Why it matters: The hospital project is a county capital priority and the change in costs affects the county’s ability to complete the project within the previously set schedule and budget. Commissioners characterized the higher costs as a result of market conditions and extra work on the project as designs were refined.

County approach and timeline: Commissioners said they will pursue the release of CIB funds and coordinate with CIB staff; one commissioner said they planned to raise the matter directly with the CIB chairman at an upcoming Utah Association of Counties (UAC) meeting. No formal new appropriation or vote by the commission was recorded at the meeting; commissioners described this as a procedural step to request release of already-authorized CIB funds.

Ending: County officials said they remain committed to completing the hospital project and will continue to submit documentation to CIB and monitor contractor pay requests to enable the next drawdown.","Garfield County commissioners discussed higher-than-expected bids on a local hospital project and said they will request release of $1 million in Capital Improvement Board (CIB) funds after upcoming pay applications.",{"_33":106,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":107,"_41":108,"_43":109,"_45":110,"_47":111,"_49":50,"_51":112,"_53":-5,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":113,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":114,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6580100,"State engineer orders Tropic Reservoir drained; county vows to challenge decision",198,560000,758000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3159718-1aa2c975e5dbc7320130617314c111e4&start=560&end=758","/articles/6580100/Utah/State-engineer-orders-Tropic-Reservoir-drained-county-vows-to-challenge-decision","A state engineer has ordered the gate at Tropic Reservoir raised so the reservoir will be drained, county officials reported during a Garfield County Commission meeting.

The order, the commissioner said during board reports, came from the state engineer’s office and directs control of the gate to state staff. The commissioner said the reservoir was “almost empty” at the time of the call and predicted that by the end of the week it would be “no more,” reduced to a channel.

The county speaker described the reservoir as originally constructed in 1888 and later raised in the 1970s to store more water for local irrigators and recreation. The commissioner said previous state engineers had opted not to drain the reservoir and that the current order followed a change in personnel at the state engineer’s office. The commissioner named Teresa Wilhelm as the state engineer who toured the site and said the state had taken control of the gate.

Why it matters: Residents and irrigators in Bryce Valley and Tropic use the reservoir for agricultural water and summer recreation, including a fishery and campground access. County officials said the reservoir’s loss will likely mean irrigators run out of water by mid-summer and that recreational use will be eliminated for the season.

County response and resources: Commissioners said they have pushed back to the state engineer and plan to continue appealing the decision. The county also said it would offer as many resources as possible to the East Fork Irrigation Company and noted the availability of water in some local conservancy accounts (referred to in the meeting as the “Upper Sevier account”), though specifics of how those funds might be used were not specified during the discussion.

Officials emphasized that the state engineer’s office, with staff in Richfield and Salt Lake City, now controls the gate and that residents with complaints should contact the state engineer’s office. The county said it would continue to press for relief and suggested the county may raise the issue with federal or state officials in Washington, D.C., if needed.

What county officials said they will pursue: The commissioner reported ongoing conversations with staff who manage the county’s water projects and said they will continue to press the state engineer’s office for reconsideration. No formal vote or new county policy was recorded on the issue at the meeting.

Ending: County officials urged residents affected by the order to contact the state engineer’s office and said they will continue advocating for the irrigation company and local users while exploring administrative and potentially legal options to restore water storage at Tropic Reservoir.","A state engineer ordered the draining of Tropic Reservoir, county commissioners said, leaving irrigators and recreation users without the reservoir. Garfield County officials say they are pushing back and exploring legal and administrative options.","actionData","errors"]

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