Votes at a glance: Iron County Commission actions — minutes, claims, jail inspection contract, privacy officer designation and personnel

The Iron County Commission recorded the following formal actions during its October meeting. Where roll-call tallies were not recorded in the minutes, the commission used voice votes and the meeting record shows the motions passed by voice.

Votes at a glance

- Approval of minutes (Oct. 13, 2025): Motion to approve the minutes was made and seconded; outcome: approved by voice vote. (Mover/second not specified on record.)

- Approval of warrants and claims (10/13/2025–10/26/2025): Motion to approve payment claims was made and seconded; outcome: approved by voice vote. (Mover/second not specified on record.)

- Contract approval: Professional services contract with Watson Engineering for materials and special inspection services in support of Iron County jail construction. The contract includes an additional-insured endorsement; county counsel noted the insurer provided the certificate of insurance and there was no additional cost to the county. Motion to approve the contract was made and seconded; outcome: approved by voice vote.

- Designation under Utah Government Data Privacy Act: The commission designated John Whitaker as the county's chief administrative privacy officer (CAO) in order to comply with UCA 63A requirements and to start a county privacy program; motion to designate John Whitaker was passed by voice vote.

- Personnel changes: The commission approved two personnel actions in the sheriff’s office — (1) promotion of Bridal Hofdahl from Deputy I to Deputy II effective 10/26/2025; and (2) selection of Sean Costin for a vacant part-time day deputy bailiff position effective 10/27/2025. Motion to approve the personnel changes was made and seconded; outcome: approved by voice vote.

Notes: The transcript records commissioners' unanimous vocal "aye" responses for voice votes but does not provide individual roll-call tallies for these items. Meeting minutes should be consulted for formal recorded tallies if required for audits.