The Uintah County Commission has released an agenda for a meeting scheduled for Oct. 27, 2026. According to a Oct. 26 notice, the meeting is set to begin at 3:00 PM at 147 East Main in Vernal.
The meeting agenda includes several items regarding county operations and infrastructure. The commission will consider the approval of minutes from the Oct. 13 Commission Meeting and the Oct. 21 Work Session. Additionally, the agenda includes the approval of warrants from Clerk-Auditor Mike Wilkins and discussions regarding tax matters.
Several awards and grant agreements are listed for consideration. Gennie Bird of Purchasing and Grants is scheduled to present an RFP award for the Uintah County Building North Parking Lot and Entrance Remodel (UC26-14) and an IFB award for the Enduro Course-Double Vault Toilet (UC26-12). Other items include a general operating support grant agreement for the Museum of Uintah County from the Utah Department of Cultural Community and Engagement and a rural county grant contract from the Governor's Office of Economic Development presented by Travis Campbell.
Transportation and land use items are also on the agenda. Nicole Murray is scheduled to present three resolutions: one covenanting to not impair mineral lease revenues of the Uintah Transportation Special Service District, one approving the transfer of a limited interest of Redwash Road to that same district, and one authorizing an amendment to the repayment schedule for the Mineral Lease Revenue Bonds, Series 2026. Matt Cazier will present a resolution regarding the Ashley Creek Trail and 500 South Trail Active Transportation Plan.
The meeting will also address road maintenance agreements presented by Scott Hardman of the Road Department. These include agreements for a section of road off Highway 45 spanning just under one mile across BLM land and an agreement for a road section across BLM land located off the old Bonanza Highway at Dead Man's Curve. The commission will also discuss Utah Retirement Systems Benefit Protection Contracts for Tier 2 employees and an ordinance to amend Title 4 Purchasing.
The meeting is expected to include a recess for the Board of Equalization and a closed session to discuss pending or imminent litigation in accordance with Utah Code 52-4-205(1)(c). Public comment is also scheduled. Individuals requiring special accommodations for this meeting should notify the Commission Executive Secretary at 781-5380.
