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The clerk described the Utah Counties Indemnity Pool (USIP), a member pool that administers liability coverage, risk-management training and claims handling for most Utah counties. He said USIP provides coverage where the private market is limited and holds equity reserves and backstop policies for major exposures.

On rural funding, the clerk told commissioners federal Secure Rural Schools (SRS) payments were not renewed this cycle and the county's SRS allocation declined from roughly $150,000'$180,000 in prior cycles to about $9,000 under the 1915 baseline. The clerk said the county uses SRS and Payment In Lieu of Taxes (PILT) funds routed through Iron County Special Service District No. 3 to buy road supplies and support roads that serve outlying schoolchildren. He said commissioners and local representatives lobby periodically in Washington to restore funding.

Ending: The clerk asked commissioners to note the reduction and consider outreach to federal representatives; staff said the county will absorb reduced SRS funding in the short term but that it will constrain special-service-district road-supply allocations going forward.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Iron County Commission Meeting - May 27th, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The county clerk briefed the commission on the role of the Utah Counties Indemnity Pool and warned that Secure Rural Schools payments were not renewed, sharply reducing local SRS allocations for road supplies.","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},6531357,"Council on Aging reports rising Meals on Wheels deliveries, vehicle and facility strains",514,976000,1490000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3550539-025588c0d65812cfe3a514e11d3af82d&start=976&end=1490","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3550539-025588c0d65812cfe3a514e11d3af82d/thumbnail_976000.jpg","/articles/6531357/Utah/Council-on-Aging-reports-rising-Meals-on-Wheels-deliveries-vehicle-and-facility-strains","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6531357-d5a31433d4eb10e226c4e8130b2d6118/orig.mp4?Expires=1771048805&Signature=b8v9LhgT-Tr2Z~uIZjAzr~~HRBGCCBbSHql3WBciRdHjoOBHDdQjrZ5EucVPit5dRajWdYuqKuu17P4TEAcOOVn-bbDkAinWfQl3yFYzPnVIRklha9ifeGiPCVgQq191QTEBjVtHb--vn8MVu7higtL0d3zh1ZM4gxXowUpwDvR6M66f9Wf5bGKoUutGQ0hgRzB2ShptkFtoBY1ZXCfK~xjg-kpdDKMLoc7jbb8hoklQW1VxglZvfF7U2RCfZtGPS9oxo1vC-QtvlTH3gWt16AIr6-6M28tnQZigZLw2SLa2qDNhkZkaM2LWtKThAXqbBfFRvbQanC8IeDwbo7Tl2Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Council on Aging staff reported growing demand for services and several operational challenges at the commission's May meeting.

\"A total of 6,666 were delivered from January through April,\" the Council on Aging representative said, citing a month-by-month breakdown in meeting handouts. The program saw roughly 15% of that growth in Enoch; staff said longer and more dispersed routes there add 45 minutes to an hour per route and create volunteer strain.

Staff described a recurring water-infiltration problem in a new basement addition that warped floors and trim and required multiple repairs; an asphalt company sealed visible cracks and staff traced the source to a clogged culvert and foundation inflow. The department reported an unexpected $3,300 cost to replace the transformer for a new elevator.

Transportation is another concern. Staff said the two existing county buses used for senior centers are old, have tall, narrow steps and pose fall risks for seniors. They are discussing procuring two transit vans—one for Cedar and one for Parowan—with wider openings, lower steps and wheelchair accessibility. Fleet and staff will look at used surplus vans and options with lifts or ramps.

Other updates included newly produced newsletters, work removing large bushes near the Cedar Center entrance and plans for a senior prom on June 13 (tickets and a $10 suggested donation). Staff said they will work with fleet and county staff on vehicle procurement and with maintenance staff on a more durable floor solution for the basement.

Ending: Council on Aging staff asked for help identifying suitable, lower-step vehicles and durable flooring options and said they will return with more specific cost estimates and requests once vendors and fleet staff have had a chance to research options.","Council on Aging staff told the Iron County Commission that Meals on Wheels deliveries rose by about 6,666 meals (January–April) with a 15% increase in Enoch; volunteers and vehicle limitations are straining routes, facility basement leaks damaged flooring, and staff seek replacement transit vans for safer senior transport.",{"_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},6531362,"Iron County emergency manager warns of surge in lithium-battery fires at county landfill; seeks protective gear and cancer screening for staff",381,1868000,2249000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3550539-025588c0d65812cfe3a514e11d3af82d&start=1868&end=2249","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3550539-025588c0d65812cfe3a514e11d3af82d/thumbnail_1868000.jpg","/articles/6531362/Utah/Iron-County-emergency-manager-warns-of-surge-in-lithium-battery-fires-at-county-landfill-seeks-protective-gear-and-cancer-screening-for-staff","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6531362-9e9f93ed952f98efbe4d6edcdea47cb5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771048805&Signature=Xtjc4NHblOEZ5NQWi7cUMQoP-ymgQx2Sp8Togd7nPKEs0rMd5hxM4HxqSOz4BovDUxkcIKZXIjMuKtL4mygJ9w4a3Rs6a~t5ZTxqZ2-0nBUPLmupgX2UOkzUeIQ3jmmAjFblN97FJekSIXF7bn4kNcbY607LyJw9K8daW3DINIZIS9AV1TrGjJa7IquwOr~VR6iFz00jNxPr8X4jP4fdEymrUSupXtzgf1dCWPGUH2Anm2CTq77kLOsFbejJoBj5u1njncUkIz30FD6xAZuetnrgYDkNlwbxaDEO0SKO84hZeiZZRjMd3N8qqxopvhhiNcsU5kRHtfYfo5-EF4CI8A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Iron County's emergency management and public works staff reported a sharp increase in lithium-battery fires at the county landfill and proposed immediate protective and health measures for landfill workers.

\"We're now having 60 a year,\" the county's emergency management director said, describing a jump from the prior rate of one or two fires annually. Staff described lithium batteries as unpredictable and capable of delayed ignition, which presents repeated fire risks in mixed municipal waste.

Emergency management recommended purchasing PAPRs (powered air-purifying respirators) with appropriate filters for landfill workers to reduce inhalation of toxic fumes during fires. The director said there are funds available in one of his budget lines and asked the commission for permission to buy the equipment for landfill staff. Commissioners voiced verbal support for the purchase.

Staff also recommended adding cancer screening for landfill and fire personnel, noting the state is beginning a program to screen firefighters for cancer. The emergency manager said early screening could reduce future liability and help detect occupational illnesses earlier.

FEMA and mitigation grants: Separately, emergency management reported a time extension from FEMA to complete paperwork and claims for the 2023 floods; the county has received an initial FEMA reimbursement check of about $6,900 and has until December to submit remaining receipts. The department is also pursuing a FEMA mitigation grant to dig retention ponds on Mid Valley Road.

Ending: County staff described the lithium-battery problem as part of an international trend and emphasized mitigation through protective equipment and preventive grant-funded mitigation work; commissioners asked staff to proceed with procurement and screening recommendations and to return with purchase details as needed.","Emergency management and public-works staff told the commission lithium-battery fires at the county landfill have risen from about 1–2 per year to roughly 60 per year; staff recommended powered air-purifying respirators (PAPRs) and suggested cancer screening for landfill workers due to carcinogenic smoke exposure.",{"_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},6531366,"Votes at a glance: Iron County Commission approves meeting minutes, claims, gopher program and sewer cost share",6489,197000,6686000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3550539-025588c0d65812cfe3a514e11d3af82d&start=197&end=6686","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3550539-025588c0d65812cfe3a514e11d3af82d/thumbnail_197000.jpg","/articles/6531366/Utah/Votes-at-a-glance-Iron-County-Commission-approves-meeting-minutes-claims-gopher-program-and-sewer-cost-share","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6531366-5083c686c652a710e3d8b78b612eb09c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771048805&Signature=o6gECruBKFW6zDVt8DxYI4~0bCdLBJ5855tLeE1-87ISrphh8W2He0TOFMIY00LL8FUaRJmkxQdSgkuL3aAYxF5lDq173h-oAdiQH9WyzsA9UITtLiNmlNj-s3dghui3FEfZ9Sd6tkHP2~QDOxf0~UGV9d1NFHUddHAvcTx23E07JdBkR5TE~8bKHEeRz9BETqShqkYLBwdWfiRCnxirGKDmVhwboVyCfoi38A3WKG6kJgrbzkrhin0ubSwlvwaJaqeSDXim~yy2-4ACqfyfaK0HG6mYiUmZ8Vq54SvFO7jr2KeyPkj1ukc3-iZkI3pgWDPbd9jgYjZ4eJearEWa8Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Iron County Commission voted on several routine and project-specific items at its May public meeting.

The commission approved the minutes from its May 12 meeting and approved claims for payment covering May 12–May 26. Both motions were moved, seconded and carried by voice vote.

The panel also approved a $1,500 financial contribution to start a youth gopher-abatement program run by the Utah State University Extension office and the local conservation district. Extension staff proposed a $3 bounty per gopher tail—$1.50 from farmers and $1.50 from the county—funded as a one-time lump sum. The motion to fund up to $1,500 passed by voice vote.

Commissioners approved a reimbursement arrangement for sewer upsizing tied to the BZI Innovation Park development in which the county’s cost share is set at 37.7% of the upsizing portion of the project. Staff told the commission the final dollar amount remains pending design and bid estimates; the county intends to use sewer impact fees and progress payments rather than the general fund to pay its portion.

The commission approved personnel changes submitted by department heads (appointments, promotions and seasonal hires listed in the meeting materials) by motion.

Motions recorded in the meeting minutes were moved and seconded as noted in the record; outcomes were carried by affirmative voice vote in each case.

Ending: The meeting record shows these votes were routine approvals and project authorizations required to move planning and budgetary items forward. For more detail on discussion and background for each item, see individual topic summaries in this package.","At its May meeting the Iron County Commission approved routine minutes and claims, authorized $1,500 for a youth gopher-abatement bounty program, approved a county share formula of 37.7% for sewer upsizing tied to the BZI Innovation Park project and approved listed personnel changes.","actionData","errors"]

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Iron County emergency manager warns of surge in lithium-battery fires at county landfill; seeks protective gear and cancer screening for staff

Votes at a glance: Iron County Commission approves meeting minutes, claims, gopher program and sewer cost share