The Carbon County Commission approved a slate of routine and programmatic actions at its Dec. 17 meeting, including a new tourism contract, formal adoption of a hazard mitigation plan, board appointments and a law-enforcement grant ratification.

Tina (staff) introduced an agreement with Soarin Digital to handle tourism social media management after the county reduced the scope of its marketing contract; commissioners praised the selection and unanimously approved the contract by voice vote.

Justin (staff) presented the Carbon County Hazard Mitigation Plan, saying the plan identifies known hazards such as wildfire and flooding, describes mitigation options and is submitted to FEMA. He said adoption was required before year-end to preserve grant cycle eligibility and reimbursement; the commission adopted the plan by resolution pending any FEMA changes.

The commission approved Ordinance No. 590 setting the 2026 meeting schedule (generally the first and third Wednesdays of each month) and confirmed two board-appointee recommendations: Alexis Sandoval to the Friends of Carbon (Children's Justice Center and Family Support Center) and Dixie Marvodakis to the Housing Authority of Carbon County.

Sheriff Wood asked the board to ratify a previously awarded Bulletproof Vest Partnership grant for 15 vests totaling $26,595. He said the county staggers vest replacement on a five-year cycle and that the grant required ratification because it was awarded before formal presentation; the commission ratified the grant by voice vote.

As part of a scheduled conversion to the Board of Equalization, Assessor Amy Schmitpeters presented 22 assessor-initiated adjustments for properties that were stipulated with owners, four late appeals accepted for factual errors and three late appeals denied for lack of justification; commissioners approved the assessor'recommended actions.

Finally, the commission reconvened and approved Commissioner Jared Haddock as Carbon County Commission chair beginning Jan. 1, 2026. The meeting then adjourned.