Commission ratifies contracts, approves MOUs and forgives one tax debt in series of votes

The Iron County Commission approved several administrative and contractual items during its regular meeting.

Legal services: Commissioners authorized a memorandum of understanding with the Utah Association of Counties (UAC) for $10,000 a year to secure civil legal assistance from Eric Clark. Staff said the arrangement provides on‑tap civil counsel for matters such as appeals. A motion to approve the legal services agreement passed with vocal 'Aye' responses.

Public defenders: The commission ratified 2026 contracts for several public defenders and approved a new contract for attorney Ron Noyes. Candace Reid, the administrative public defender, presented the ratifications and asked commissioners to sign the agreements.

Fee waiver and ordinance correction: The body approved a waiver of a $250 zoning map amendment fee for a 15.58‑acre property (Kenneth H. Adams Living Trust) reverting to commercial zoning, and adopted a corrective ordinance amendment to restore a missing "vehicle storage lot" definition in Ordinance 2026‑2.

MOUs: Commissioners approved an MOU allowing Southwest Technical College to provide on‑campus EMS services under Gold Cross’s license (college staff will not transport and must operate within their scope of practice). They also accepted a conditional MOU to receive a donated 53x80 steel building from the Southwestern Heritage Association for artifact storage at the fairgrounds, with a six‑month plan/approval timeline and county removal rights if conditions are unmet.

Tax forgiveness: After reviewing a case involving an 81‑year‑old resident who missed a timely abatement application due to family and health issues, commissioners amended a motion to forgive property taxes for APN A‑941‑3 in the amount of $7,489.46. Commissioner wording at the meeting recorded the amended motion: "I'm gonna amend my motion to forgive property taxes on APN A‑941‑3 in the amount of $7,489.46." The motion passed with vocal assent.

All motions described above passed by voice vote with commissioners responding "Aye," and staff recorded follow‑up steps for contract signings, plan reviews and administrative processing.