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Commission approves $15,000 for Escalante football, three business licenses; moves to executive session on litigation
Summary
At its meeting in Escalante, the Garfield County Commission approved $15,000 to help start an eight‑man football program at Escalante High School, approved three business licenses for contractors working in the county and voted to go into executive session on pending litigation.
The Garfield County Commission approved three separate actions during its public meeting in Escalante: a $15,000 county contribution to start an eight‑man high school football program in Escalante, the issuance of three business licenses for contractors working in the county and a motion to enter executive session to discuss litigation.
The motion to provide $15,000 to support the Escalante High School football program passed after students and supporters described a $60,000 estimated startup cost and said the school and district had already raised $25,000. Jackson Caulding, who spoke on behalf of students and organizers, said the program would “benefit our community significantly” by providing discipline, physical fitness and opportunities for youth. A commissioner moved the grant and a second was recorded; the commission then voted aloud, “All in favor, aye.”
Commissioners also voted to approve three business licenses for contractors who will work in the county. County staff said they had verified contractors’ state licenses as part of the review. The motion to grant the licenses was moved and seconded and approved by voice vote.
Later in the meeting, the commission voted to enter an executive session to discuss litigation, with county counsel and planning director Caden asked to remain to advise the board.
Votes at a glance - Escalante High School football: Motion to award $15,000 to start an eight‑man football program. Motion moved and seconded; board voted in favor. Outcome: approved. Notes: District and community had raised $25,000 toward an estimated $60,000 startup cost. The students asked the county for $15,000. - Business licenses: Motion to approve three contractor business licenses for firms planning work in the county. Motion moved and seconded; board voted in favor. Outcome: approved. Notes: Staff verified state contractor licenses. - Executive session: Motion to enter executive session regarding litigation; motion moved and seconded; board voted in favor. Outcome: approved.
The decisions were made during a meeting that also included board reports, planning department remarks and public comment from the mayor of Antimony and local residents.
The commission did not provide roll‑call vote tallies with individual names in the public record for these motions; the meeting record shows motions were moved, seconded and approved by voice vote.
