Planning commission approves local business licenses for landfill operator and a one‑suite birthing center

Jesse McCourt, representing NCLF LLC, told the Emery County Planning and Zoning Commission that he purchased the former Nielsen Construction landfill in September 2023 and that the site accepts construction and demolition debris, coal‑mine waste and other permitted commercial materials — not municipal solid waste. "We only accept construction demolition debris, coal mine trash," McCourt said, describing recycling efforts for scrap metal and wood and noting state inspections are performed about quarterly.

McCourt told commissioners the company posted a $125,000 reclamation bond when it acquired the site and said the property currently uses roughly 10 acres for active landfill operations within an 80‑acre holding; he estimated about 75 years of remaining capacity at current rates. The planning commission approved a local business license for NCLF LLC after commissioners noted the site is regulated by the state Division of Environmental Quality and recommended county‑level processing to finalize the license.

In a separate presentation, Melissa Jensen, who identified herself as "a certified nurse midwife," told the commission she plans to open Gentlebirth PLLC, a community birth center north of Cleveland on Lundy Lane with one birthing suite and a prenatal/clinic room. Jensen cited Utah administrative rule R432‑550 and said "a license is not required if it only has one birthing room." Jensen said she holds a state midwife license and an NPI number and that she is arranging medical liability insurance and emergency plans to coordinate with emergency services.

The commission moved to approve Gentlebirth’s local business license contingent on Jensen obtaining any required state approvals and meeting applicable health‑department or licensing requirements. Commissioners advised Jensen to consult Southeast Utah Health, confirm liability coverage and work with county staff to finalize the local permitting process.

Votes and next steps: motions to approve both business‑license items passed unanimously. For NCLF, staff will process the county paperwork after final county‑commission steps; for Gentlebirth, the approval is contingent on full compliance with state codes and any health‑department requirements before the county will finalize licensing.