The Box Elder and Perry Flood Control Special Service District serves as a civic entity for the area, including the city of Perry, which had a population of 5,555 as of April 1, 2020. This district manages critical infrastructure and safety planning to mitigate flood risks.
According to the meeting minutes from April 21, 2026, the board is composed of several members. As of that date, the leadership included Chairman Kevin Pebley, who participated in the meeting via phone, and Vice Chairman Michael Harper. Other members present during that session were Taylor Clark and Jake Andrew, while Paul Nelson was excused. The board also includes a Board Clerk, Tyra Bischoff, and a Board Secretary, Toby Wright, who is with the City Council. During the April 21, 2026, meeting, Matt Robertson of Jones & Associates also participated via phone.
The district is responsible for several ongoing safety and maintenance tasks. One primary focus involves the Emergency Action Plan (EAP). During the April 21, 2026, meeting, Matt Robertson reported that most of the plan was completed, but consultants still needed to finish creating tables for all residents located in the inundation area. This area, described as extending from the basin in a triangular shape down to about 700 West, primarily on the east side of town, includes approximately 325 properties. The district works to obtain names and addresses for these properties from county records to complete the report tables.
Maintenance and infrastructure repairs also fall under the district's purview. During the April 21, 2026, meeting, the board discussed the annual cleanup projects. Several locations were identified for attention, including the Perry Basin, which is cleaned annually, the Cherry Ridge area, the Maddox ditch, and Evans, where significant silt accumulation from the hillside was noted. Additionally, the board discussed repairs for Bench Road. According to the April 21, 2026, meeting minutes, Box Elder County planned to address these repairs using improved equipment to ensure better results than previous attempts.
Financial oversight is a regular part of the board's function. The district requires a quarterly financial statement review. During the April 21, 2026, meeting, Vice Chairman Michael Harper examined the documents and reported that everything appeared in order.
Public engagement is facilitated through scheduled meetings. According to a meeting agenda for May 19, 2026, the district holds meetings at the Perry City Offices, located at 1950 S Highway 89. The agenda for that May 19, 2026, meeting included discussions on the Emergency Action Plan update, the Bench Road update, yearly maintenance, bylaws results, and UDOT SULA. Residents wishing to participate in public comments are advised by the May 19, 2026, agenda to speak only once for a maximum of three minutes per agenda item and to address the Chairman of the Board Members as a group. For those requiring auxiliary services, the city offices may be contacted at least three days in advance at 435-723-6461.
What this means for Perry
For Perry residents, the district provides essential infrastructure oversight and emergency preparedness. By managing the Emergency Action Plan and performing annual cleanups in areas like the Perry Basin, the board works to mitigate flood risks. Residents can engage with this process by attending meetings at the Perry City Offices and participating during the designated public comment periods.
