Resident urges Daggett County to clean vandalized shooting-range restrooms

Sherry Hensley, a resident, told the Daggett County Commission on Feb. 17 that the county's recently completed shooting range is "an awesome place" that attracts participants from across the state but that vandalism during a Feb. 11 trap shoot left one set of restrooms locked and the remaining facility unsanitary.

"There is only one, and it's a major problem that I think is an oversight that needs to be addressed," Hensley said, describing locked and unclean restrooms and asking the county to take responsibility for regular cleaning and trash removal. She said most construction and maintenance of the range has been performed by volunteers and that the site's reputation could be harmed by the vandalism.

Presiding Official (Unidentified Speaker 1) thanked Hensley for raising the issue and acknowledged the effort volunteers have put into the facility. Commissioners and staff present noted an agenda item related to the range and said they would follow up to determine what county maintenance support is appropriate.

The range has drawn visitors from several Utah communities, according to Hensley, which commissioners said underscores the facility's economic and recreational value to the county. Hensley asked the county to provide initial cleaning and an ongoing maintenance plan to avoid repeat incidents that could embarrass volunteers and discourage visitors.

The commission did not take a formal vote on maintenance funding during the Feb. 17 session; the presiding official acknowledged the concern and indicated staff would investigate and report back.