Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

The Utah County Commission held a Board of Equalization meeting and a regular meeting, approving property tax and residential classification items, recognizing an employee of the month, and discussing fee waivers and court exemptions.

About this meeting

Government Body
Planning Commission
Meeting Type
Planning Commission
Location
Utah County, UT
Meeting Date
September 16, 2026

Transcript

57 sections

7:25 – 8:32Speaker 2

good afternoon everyone today we have two meetings first we will have the boe and then we will pass the ordinary commission so let's start the boe at 14.00 point number one verbal approval of september favorable number two approval of the report of the BOE assessor of 14.09 proposal approved favorable 3. Approve or reject the change in the classification from primary residence to secondary residence. 4. Approve or reject the change in the classification from primary residence to secondary residence. 5. Approve or reject the request of the assessor to grant the residential exemption for the particle listed as If you are able to read those notes. Perfect. So a motion to approve as... Approve the first particle and reject the second.

8:34Speaker 2

Favorable. And then approve the E report on the resources rejected due to the lack of resolution of the deficiencies by the contributors.

8:45Speaker 3

A motion to approve.

8:47 – 9:01Speaker 2

Favorevoli. E infine, approvare o respingere le petizioni al BEA per ascoltare l'appello su azioni relative alla legge sulla valutazione dei terreni agricoli o all'agricoltura urbana. Ce n'è solo una giustizia da approvare. Sì, avevano chiesto una presentazione in ritardo.

9:02Speaker 3

Mozioni di approvazione. Favorevole.

9:05Speaker 2

Mozioni di aggiornamento. Favorevole.

9:27 – 9:39Speaker 2

Good afternoon. Now we declare open the council meeting at 14.06. The first order of the day will be the prayer, the reading or the thought that will be offered to us by Tyler and then we will be guided in the day by Sara.

9:53 – 10:36Speaker 4

Heavenly Father, kind, merciful, humbly we bow our heads to begin this commission today. We are aware of the chaos and confusion that is happening in the world and we realize that we are a small part of it, a small part of those people in this world. We ask you for clarity for today, we ask you to always make us Remember the purpose we have to serve the people of this county. We are grateful for this opportunity. We are aware of the burden we have and we always ask to be able to carry it out with humility and respect towards you and your son. And let's say these things in his name, Jesus Christ.

10:50 – 11:01Speaker 5

I swear allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic that it represents. A nation under God, indivisible, with freedom and justice for all.

11:08Speaker 2

Well, thank you both for this. We now pass to the recognition of the employee of the month of September, Commissioner Gordon.

11:16Speaker 3

I present this one. I have the supervision of this department.

11:22Speaker 2

It is an honor for me to present... ...independent... ...of the month to Zac Robinson.

11:31Speaker 3

Just raised an eyebrow.

11:32Speaker 1

Did you know what would have happened?

11:37Speaker 3

Oh, ok. We never know if it's a surprise or not, but I'll read some nice things about you, Zac.

11:45Speaker 5

Could you tell us which are true and which are not?

12:06 – 15:17Speaker 3

One of his most notable contributions lies in his role as a mentor and instructor. He played a fundamental role in forming the next generation of SAR team members, investing countless hours in their training and development. This year, in 2026, Sergeant Robinson took on the responsibility of training a group of ten new members, dedicating time and experience to ensure that they were ready to excel in their roles. His commitment to cultivating talent reflects his deep dedication to the success of the team in the long term. In the last few months, Sergeant Robinson has helped and has been decisive in advancing the capabilities and the long-term direction of our Air Force. The complex task of researching and evaluating aircraft options has been assumed to ensure that the Sheriff's Office selects the platform most suitable for the operational needs of our Air Force. This effort requires in-depth analysis and coordination with experts in the sector and a deep understanding of the requirements of the mission. He has spent countless hours confronting data on performance, safety characteristics, considerations on costs and operational versatility. His work has provided the Sheriff's Office with clear and well-supported recommendations that will directly influence the future effectiveness of our air operations. His commitment to excellence has been evident throughout the process. Sergeant Robinson has faced this responsibility with professionalism, accuracy and an inalienable attention to what will best serve the citizens of the County of Utah. The County of Utah is currently in the process of buying a DA62MPP aircraft. This ship will provide a great service and a sense of security to the citizens of the Utah County. Sergeant Robinson's contributions have been vital for the continued growth and success of the Utah County Rescue Team and our air program. His dedication makes great honor to himself and to the County Sheriff's Office, making him worthy of the recognition of the month. Zach, congratulations. There's something for you live. I had the pleasure of working with him when he was SpanishFolkCity and we are lucky to have him here in Contea. I'm very very happy to see that this...

15:18Speaker 2

Yes, it seems that Zack is the favorite.

15:23Speaker 3

Look at him. He has only, he has only my photos that could ruin any future campaign.

15:34 – 15:59Speaker 2

Now we will open the space for the comments of the public. Is there anyone among the public who would like to address the Commission on a topic not in the order of the day? Well, not seeing anyone, we close the comments of the public and move on to the order of the day today. Anything from the consensus? Nothing, sorry.

15:59Speaker 5

On the consensus, there are few.

16:01 – 16:15Speaker 2

I have a recommendation from the staff if you want to delete the number 4 or send it back. The suggestion is to delete the number 4. And I would also like to delete the number 2. So let's delete the 4. The thing you want to put on hold.

16:16Speaker 5

I have two quick questions.

16:17Speaker 2

They will be very fast, on the 15th and on the 20th.

16:31Speaker 3

I put them on hold for organizational reasons.

16:34Speaker 4

The same for me, 15. Yes, the same.

16:37Speaker 2

Is the session over? Richard, do you have any merits? Yes, there are merits. What about you, Paul?

16:45Speaker 3

What about you?

16:45Speaker 2

Wow, we'll finish very soon. Okay, JoLem, this is easy.

16:54 – 17:09Speaker 5

In our regular day order, we will eliminate number 2 and number 4. We will put on hold number 15 and number 20. In the closed session we will eliminate 24, 26 and 27. We eliminate 2 and 4. Richard for number 15.

17:09Speaker 3

I start with my question.

17:10 – 17:21Speaker 2

I agree with the tariff renunciation, but we still ask for the insurance. This is my question.

17:29 – 17:53Speaker 3

Have we had a request from them in the past? No, this is the first request. Open the Pandora's box. Are you okay? Come on, how do I say yes to everyone? Because everyone has a worthy cause. Do you understand what I mean?

17:53 – 18:07Speaker 2

I want to say, usually for buildings I like to be paid something, but for something outside. The renunciation of the insurance has not been accepted. So, in short, the renunciation of the fee.

18:07Speaker 5

Do you need staff?

18:10Speaker 3

Personally, I think the event will be useful. So, at that point, yes.

18:15Speaker 5

And if there is no work for the staff, there are no fixed costs.

18:18Speaker 2

I accept a proposal.

18:20Speaker 3

Proposal to approve the 15.

18:22 – 19:08Speaker 2

Favorable. Me, me. Okay, and then the number 20. So, I would just like to know the old fee. The old tax? The old one? What was the previous one? Oh, the tax rate hasn't changed. It's 15 dollars a year, maybe for decades. What has changed is that the judges of the 4th district court contacted us to find a way to exempt the indigent defendants from the tax. By law, the sheriff's office can only debit what is provided by the tariff, so they had no legal way to eliminate that tax, even if the judge ordered it. So this was a compromise with the judges of the fourth district court to allow them to eliminate the fee and we to do it, unless it is eliminated by a judge afterwards. But what have we done so far if the judge eliminates it and we can't?

19:10Speaker 3

Why? Don't tell me I said it, but it's an illegal order that the sheriff is not able to execute.

19:16 – 19:44Speaker 2

I mean, the costs in court are already so significant that it frustrates me that they want to take away every single cent that we can deposit. And it was not every judge. There were some judges to raise the issue, but yes, it was a frustration, but a compromise that the sheriff believed was... We have a question. No. If it is eliminated by a judge, we...

19:44Speaker 3

I would prefer that there was a our...

19:50Speaker 2

The judge can ask. I agree.

19:55Speaker 3

It's not his competence to tell us, me as a sheriff, what I need or how to manage a structure.

19:59Speaker 4

What would it be? We could send the thing to him.

20:05Speaker 3

I would do it.

20:06 – 20:33Speaker 2

I want to say, I know they're stingy, but honestly, I... It's just that we declare ourselves all indigent for everything and then simply no one pays anything. And it's very frustrating. And obviously we have other circumstances, but we have to be very careful not to spoil everything as much as possible. We will ask to resend the thing. I will work on a formulation with the sheriff to put on the agenda.

20:36Speaker 3

Which one? Motion to resend that point then. 20 Second.

20:41Speaker 5

All in favor.

20:41Speaker 2

To the next renewal.

20:42Speaker 5

I recommend a week.

20:46Speaker 2

Closing motions. All in favor?

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