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County authorizes mapping specialist to reduce survey backlog after surveyor’s presentation
Summary
County Surveyor Gary Ratcliffe told commissioners his office is understaffed and 'well over' a backlog of section tie sheets; the board authorized adding a mapping/mapping‑specialist position to catch up and support statutory survey functions.
Gary Ratcliffe, Utah County surveyor, told the commission that his office has seen staffing decline since 1980 and now has only a fraction of prior capacity. He said the office supports statutory duties including filing records of survey and final local entity plat reviews, and that the office is behind on 'section tie sheets' — "We're only 1,212 behind right now," he said.
Ratcliffe asked the commission to approve a mapping or mapping‑specialist position to help clear backlog, produce records of survey and compile historical monument pedigrees. Commissioners asked for HR job descriptions and performance metrics; Ratcliffe said the documentation exists and could be made available. Some commissioners said they wanted HR analysis and clearer performance measures before increasing staff; others said the workload justified authorizing the position.
The commission authorized the staffing change by motion and voice vote at the meeting; documentation will be provided to commissioners as part of follow‑up.
