Boulder Board of Adjustments holds annual training, elects chair and cochair
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Summary
At its Jan. 20, 2026 annual meeting, the Town of Boulder Board of Adjustments watched state trainings on open meetings and ethics, reviewed its powers and duties and elected Jen (transcript: Bach/Buck) as chair and Susan Kelly as cochair. No public comments or land-use appeals were heard.
The Town of Boulder Board of Adjustments met on Jan. 20, 2026, for its annual session and training. Chair Jade Beal called the meeting to order at 4:10 p.m.; three members were present, and the board carried out required trainings, discussed duties and administrative deadlines, and elected leadership for 2026.
Staff presented two state training videos on the Open and Public Meetings Act and the Municipal Officers and Employees Ethics Act, emphasizing notice and posting requirements, recordkeeping, the $50 gift limit, financial-disclosure obligations and the higher voting threshold required to close meetings. The trainings also reiterated that final action may not be taken on topics not listed on the public agenda.
Elizabeth, a town staff member, told the board that members must complete three items by the end of the month: the annual disclosure form, the OPMA online training course and the Land Use Academy course on powers and duties. She said the land-use course carries a $10 fee but can be reduced to $0 with a promo code provided in the meeting materials. Staff also noted the requirement to post recordings and approved minutes on the Utah public meeting notice site and the town website.
Staff reviewed the Board of Adjustment’s authorities: advising on plan and ordinance changes, adjudicating variances, and hearing appeals of zoning-administrator determinations. Members discussed a recent RSTR ordinance (adopted in December) that may generate future variance requests; staff said property owners who can document prior lawful operations or prior CUPs/business licenses would be eligible to seek exceptions but that timing for any applications is uncertain.
On administrative business, Susan Kelly moved to adopt the meeting agenda; a second was recorded and the board approved the agenda by voice vote. Later, Ray Gardner nominated Jen (the transcript includes both the surname forms “Bach” earlier and “Buck” later) to serve as chair and Susan Kelly as cochair for 2026. The motion received a second and passed by voice vote. Members then moved and seconded to adjourn; Jade Beal closed the meeting at 4:57 p.m.
The board did not hear public comment and had no appeals or variances on the agenda. Staff said draft minutes will be circulated to members and recordings and approved minutes will be posted according to state requirements. The board confirmed it will be available to meet if variances or appeals arise; its next planned confirmation date appears on the agenda as Feb. 17, 2026, though staff said in practice meetings will be scheduled as needed.
Votes at a glance - Adopt agenda: Motion moved by Susan Kelly; a second was recorded; approved by voice vote of members present (three ayes). - Appoint chair and cochair: Motion moved by Ray Gardner to appoint Jen (identified earlier in the transcript as Jen Bach) as chair and Susan Kelly as cochair; motion seconded and approved by voice vote of members present (three ayes). - Adjourn: Motion moved by Jade Beal; second recorded; approved by voice vote.
What to watch next The board may receive requests for variances or appeals related to the recent RSTR ordinance. Staff recommended members subscribe to the Utah public meeting notice site (PMN) and complete required trainings and disclosure forms by the end-of-month deadline.
(Reporting based on the Jan. 20, 2026 meeting recording and on-board materials presented during that meeting.)