The Iron County Commission took several formal actions at its Oct. 13 meeting. Summary of key items and official outcomes:
Ordinance 2025‑9 — Zoning map: rezone approximately 141.25 acres from RA‑20 to R‑1/2 (Equestrian Trails Ranch LLC). Outcome: approved. Vote reported in the transcript as two ayes, one no. Planning commission had recommended approval.
Ordinance 2025‑10 — General plan amendment: tier boundary amendments around Brian Head (tier adjustments described in staff presentation). Outcome: approved (planning commission recommended approval). Vote recorded as unanimous in transcript comments.
Ordinance 2025‑11 — Zoning map changes in the Brian Head area (multiple small zoning reclassifications to align with updated tiers and septic study). Outcome: approved.
Contract award — Professional services agreement with Kimley‑Horn and Associates for a capital facilities plan and impact‑fee analysis. Estimated cost: approximately $335,000; timeline: roughly 12 months. Outcome: approved.
Employee benefits — 2026 insurance package: remain with PEHP medical plan (HSA/HDB), retain dental/vision carriers, change life/LTD carrier to New York Life, continue ancillary coverages with MetLife; use $200,000 from a prior self‑funded reserve to offset premium increase (~$316,008). Outcome: approved.
Other routine approvals included appointment of the county representative to the Utah Counties Indemnity Pool annual meeting and board of equalization hearing officer recommendations for tax abatement adjustments.