May 12, 2025 - Topics discussed and decisions made: Claims for payment and meeting minutes were approved. The board approved the “Welcome to Malad” Enterprise Newspaper. Commissioners heard appreciation for the Extension and 4-H from Kate Leavitt. The Hospital Board provided updates. The Board reviewed a sub-lease agreement and a waiver between the RACOON Club and the Utah VHF Society. The Sheriff discussed scholarship opportunities using opioid funds. County phone system upgrade was discussed, including the E911 system. Insurance coverage plan information was shared iiiA, a self-funded health trust. Interest on investments was discussed. A bid was approved for the construction work on the Woodruff Bridge. Early renewal of the road and bridge mini-weather station was approved. A quote for a replacement truck was approved for Road & Bridge. The U.S. Forest Service discussed annual fire coordination. A 4CASI economic development grant will be applied for. A letter of support and financial commitment was signed for Molly Besaris with 4CASI. The frequency of the county newsletter was discussed. Final planning for the upcoming planning & zoning training was discussed. The FY2026 propane bid process was initiated. A cell phone reimbursement request was approved. The county will have county codes codified. Updating the county’s comprehensive plan was discussed. A name update to the fairground contract was approved. A contract was signed with SMJ Consulting. SHSP funds will be used to purchase a new Untangle firewall software system. A resolution for records disposal was approved. Publication dates for development code amendments were reviewed. Current juvenile detention numbers were reviewed. The Planning & Zoning assistant was approved for full-time hours and benefits. An executive session was held. Following a public hearing, suggested changes to the development code were approved giving some discretion to commissioners on when they would hold hearings on planning & zoning matters; updates to the definition of woodworking were also approved. 

May 27, 2025 - Topics discussed and decisions made: Claims for payment and meeting minutes were approved. No Board of Equalization was needed. The Board reviewed budget requests for the Oneida Soil & Water Conservation District and Crisis Center. A request to vacate a section of road along 6100 West, near the Kendell property, was discussed. Reimbursement for spraying county property was discussed. A phone system upgrade contract was signed with ATC. A quote was approved that replaces 6 courthouse office doors on the main floor. County surplus items were approved to be sold. Commissioners certified the results of the May election. Adobe Pro licensing status will change to “government entity” in FY2026. A county credit card policy was discussed. Cell phone reimbursement approvals will occur annually during budget season. A thank-you card for an outgoing hospital board member was signed. The Board signed a hangar lease agreement. A proposal for a software upgrade for the Prosecuting Attorney’s office was discussed. A catering permit was approved. Approval was given for the sheriff’s office to purchase a WRAP restraint system with a protective helmet. The Coroner’s projected 2026 budget expenses and responsibilities in relation to Senate Bill 1101 were discussed. The Development Code 5th Amendment was discussed. Department updates and highlights were provided by the Sheriff’s Office, Waterways, E911, Search and Rescue, Planning and Zoning, Prosecuting Attorney, Probation, Veterans Service Officer, and Parks and Recreation. An executive session was held . Budget discussions were had for the following departments: Parks and Recreation, Prosecuting Attorney, Assessor, Treasurer, Building Inspector, Probation, Veterans Service Officer, Weeds, Sheriff.

Expenditures by fund: 

General Fund/Current expense, $ 31,872.05; Road & Bridge, $ 102,808.91; Airport, $ 503.42; Ambulance, $ 4,647.44; District Court, $ 721.79; Fair, County, $ 5,613.79; Justice, $ 44,635.61; Parks & Rec., $ 4,925.61; Revaluation, $ 2,111.12; Tort, $ 2,736.80; Weeds, $ 11,392.93; Consolidated Elections, $ 4,759.46; Opioid Settlement, $ 267.39; E-911, $ 3,795.73; Drug Court/Specialty Court Coordinator, $ 497.17 --
Total - $ 221,289.22