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Votes at a glance: actions taken by the Uinta County Commission on Oct. 28, 2025
Summary
The commission approved a series of administrative resolutions, contracts and ordinances including appointment of a UCIP representative, multiple contract awards, the data privacy policy and related ordinance, and the salary adjustments described above.
The Uinta County Commission voted on the following items during its Oct. 28, 2025 meeting. This roundup lists each formal action, its outcome and key details as stated on the record.
• UCIP representative (Resolution 10‑28‑2025 R1) — Approved. Mike Wilkins was appointed the county’s voting representative to the Utah Counties Indemnity Pool (UCIP) and John Larson appointed alternate for the UCIP annual meeting on Nov. 21, 2025.
• Salary adjustments (Resolution 10‑28‑2025 R2) — Approved. The commission approved a 3% across‑the‑board increase for elected county officials, department heads and appointed executive positions effective Jan. 1, 2026; two employees with preexisting wage‑plan or certification increases will receive those previously agreed adjustments in addition.
• Historic Preservation and Museum Advisory Board ordinance (Chapter 2.25 amendments) — Approved. Edits update the board name to the Museum of Uinta County, change appointment timing and terms to align with calendar year, require meeting records to be posted on the Utah Public Notice website and authorize standing/ad hoc committees.
• Preservation CLG grant — Approved. County accepted a $20,000 Certified Local Government grant (plus a $20,000 county in‑kind match) for rehabilitation of the Episcopal Church (Museum of Uinta County). Amber Koski and Leanne Densler named project managers.
• Amplifund / Carahsoft service agreement (grant management software) — Approved. Five‑year agreement using state procurement: Year 1 $30,000 (includes $10,000 implementation); $20,000 annually thereafter with 3% annual increase.
• Sunrise Engineering agreement (Trailhead Environmental Assessment) — Approved. $45,000 contract to prepare an environmental assessment under BLM NEPA procedures for a proposed trailhead network near Jensen (project funded largely by OHV grant funds).
• Ratification of indigent defense contract amendment (Julie George) — Approved. Contract amendment ratified to set a $150/hour rate for DSPD involuntary civil commitment representation. Criminal work remains at $120/hour under county conflict contract terms.
• Horse stall agreement amendment (Western Park) — Approved. Amendment prohibits boarding stallions at Western Park due to lack of designated stallion facilities.
• Data privacy policy (Policy 8.50) — Approved. Nine‑page county privacy program policy adopted to classify personal data, identify a CAO for privacy, require privacy impact assessments and training.
• Ordinance to comply with Utah Government Data Privacy Act (GDPA) — Approved. Ordinance establishes the county data privacy program, designates CAO oversight duties, requires privacy impact assessments for high‑risk processing, and sets reporting responsibilities; the ordinance takes effect following required publication and filing.
Details: commissioners moved and voted on each item during the meeting; staff will finalize contract documents and resolution language, execute grant contracts, and follow up with implementation tasks and required public filings.
