Votes at a glance: Rich County Commission, Oct. 1, 2025
October 01, 2025 | Rich County Commission, Rich County Boards and Commissions, Rich County, Utah
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The Rich County Commission took the following formal actions at its Oct. 1, 2025 meeting. This list summarizes motions recorded in the meeting transcript and the immediate outcomes; text of motions is paraphrased from the public record.
- Appointments to the Rich County Economic Development Advisory Board: The commission approved the slate of proposed members (names presented by economic development representatives). Motion carried by voice vote.
- Authorize pursuit of RCOG competitive grant application: The commission authorized staff to submit a Rural Communities Opportunity Grant application for up to $125,000 with a 10% match; motion carried by voice vote. Staff and the newly appointed advisory board will refine scope and identify match funding.
- Schedule public hearing for encroachment/right‑of‑way fee changes: The commission directed staff to place proposed fee changes (encroachment permits, crossings and right‑of‑way easements) on the November meeting agenda for a public hearing; motion carried by voice vote. Staff to draft proposed fee language and enforcement steps.
- Appoint Joe (Joey) Stocking as Rich County emergency manager: The commission appointed Stocking after interviews; motion carried unanimously. Outgoing emergency manager Bryce Hilton announced his resignation and will transfer files and hardware to enable a transition.
- Appointment to the Variance Board: The commission appointed Dave Orum to the variance board; motion carried by voice vote.
- Approve circuit breaker (low‑income tax abatement) applications: The commission approved the submitted circuit breaker applications; motion carried by voice vote.
- Approve minutes and expenditures: The commission approved the Sept. 3, 2025 minutes and the September expenditures; motions carried by voice vote.
- Approve chairman signature on monument replacement and restoration contract (MRCC): The commission authorized the chair to sign the renewal/contract for the Monument Replacement and Restoration Committee program and accepted associated grant application/award processes.
Ending: Several items will return to the commission after staff follow‑up, including the encroachment fee proposal (for public hearing) and the Sweetwater RV Park plat amendment (pending process clarification with the county engineer and planning staff).
- Appointments to the Rich County Economic Development Advisory Board: The commission approved the slate of proposed members (names presented by economic development representatives). Motion carried by voice vote.
- Authorize pursuit of RCOG competitive grant application: The commission authorized staff to submit a Rural Communities Opportunity Grant application for up to $125,000 with a 10% match; motion carried by voice vote. Staff and the newly appointed advisory board will refine scope and identify match funding.
- Schedule public hearing for encroachment/right‑of‑way fee changes: The commission directed staff to place proposed fee changes (encroachment permits, crossings and right‑of‑way easements) on the November meeting agenda for a public hearing; motion carried by voice vote. Staff to draft proposed fee language and enforcement steps.
- Appoint Joe (Joey) Stocking as Rich County emergency manager: The commission appointed Stocking after interviews; motion carried unanimously. Outgoing emergency manager Bryce Hilton announced his resignation and will transfer files and hardware to enable a transition.
- Appointment to the Variance Board: The commission appointed Dave Orum to the variance board; motion carried by voice vote.
- Approve circuit breaker (low‑income tax abatement) applications: The commission approved the submitted circuit breaker applications; motion carried by voice vote.
- Approve minutes and expenditures: The commission approved the Sept. 3, 2025 minutes and the September expenditures; motions carried by voice vote.
- Approve chairman signature on monument replacement and restoration contract (MRCC): The commission authorized the chair to sign the renewal/contract for the Monument Replacement and Restoration Committee program and accepted associated grant application/award processes.
Ending: Several items will return to the commission after staff follow‑up, including the encroachment fee proposal (for public hearing) and the Sweetwater RV Park plat amendment (pending process clarification with the county engineer and planning staff).
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