Kane County Commission approves reappointment, adopts roads policy and amends Kanab Center fee rules

KANAB, Utah — The Kane County Commission on Jan. 28 unanimously approved a reappointment to the county Tourism Tax Advisory Board, adopted a county roads policy, confirmed a Utah Association of Counties (UAC) representative and made an immediate change to the Kanab Center fee and usage policy to add limited free gym access for not‑for‑profit recreation.

The moves, taken during a packed regular session at 76 North Main Street, also followed a presentation from the Utah Division of Wildlife on local staffing, aquatic projects and a planned extension of a deer‑proof fence along U.S. 89.

Commission action and major outcomes

- Reappointed Don Jennings to the Kane County Tourism Tax Advisory Board (Kane County Resolution R-2025-5). The commission voted to adopt the resolution and asked the county attorney to clarify in the resolution language that the position is the at‑large seat. Commissioner Patty Cabea, who spoke in support, said the appointee "has served on the board for I think this is going into his third term" and praised his community service.

- Amended Kanab Center fee and usage policy to add recreation as a not‑for‑profit event category and to remove the gymnasium from the policy exclusion so that the gym is eligible for the existing two hours of free use for qualifying not‑for‑profit/community events. The change was made effective immediately by the commission after extended public and commissioner discussion about youth travel teams, scheduling and maintenance.

- Adopted the county roads policy (listed as the King County/Kane County roads policy in the agenda). Commissioners said the document clarifies maintenance priorities, drainage practices and coordination steps with special service districts and utilities.

- Appointed Commissioner Patty Cabea as Kane County's UAC representative for the coming year after the commission learned County Attorney Robert Van Dyke is expected to become a district court judge.

- Adjusted the August…