Rich County Commission Meeting

Anita Weston, Reporter

Rich County Commission

RANDOLPH, Utah, March 7, 2019. Nate Roberts of Areta Land Company had some questions concerning property taxes.  He was supposed to call in and talk with the Commissioners.  He was unable to call.  His name was added to next month’s agenda.

Debbie Ames, County Recorder, noted that the Interlocal Agreement with Wasatch County for provisional survey work needed to be updated.  This company has been working with the County for the last eight years.  The agreement will be the same as in previous years.  Instead of eight years, however, the number will be changed to nine.  The motion was made and passed to continue this agreement for another year.

Linda Downing came in with the request for a business license.  She will be making baby clothes as well as outfits for cowboys such as chaps, saddle bags, etc.  This business will be conducted over the internet.  The motion was made and approved to give her a business license.  The business will be called Downing Enterprises, Inc.

Lou Jean Argyle, County Treasurer, came into the Commissioners to ask if she could add a penalty to an individual who has not paid the taxes on one parcel of property and paid after the deadline on some other parcels of land.  The Commissioners made a motion and passed it allowing a penalty on late taxes as well on the outstanding taxes that will need to be paid.

Argyle asked that the Commissioners raise the amount of money charged for a returned check fee.  Currently the bank charges $15 for any returned checks.  The County then sends a certified letter to the individual letting them know of the bounced check.  That certified letter costs $6.85.  Currently the cost for such items has been $20.  The County is losing money in this situation.  The Commissioners made a motion and passed it changing the cost from $20 to $25.

Norman Weston noted that he and Sim Weston had approached Wayne Batty and asked him to the Chairman of the Rich County Rodeo and Fair activities for both this year and 2020. He accepted this responsibility.  The motion was made and passed giving this responsibility to Mr. Batty.

Sheriff Stacey needs a new vehicle.  He turned in two bid; one for a Ford and the other for a Chevrolet.  It was noted that the equipment that the County has in the Sheriff’s current Ford vehicle will probably fit without being changed if the Ford was purchased.  If the Chevrolet were purchased new fittings would be needed.  A motion was made and passed to approve the purchase of the Ford Vehicle.

Pam Cornia reported to the Commissioners that some additional soil was needed for both the large and small rodeo arenas.  She thought at least an inch and perhaps more needs to be purchased and spread.  Also, it was noted that the soil that is currently in the arenas needs to be stirred and pulled back into the centers of the arenas. Currently, the soil has slowly been pushed to the outside areas and needs to be pulled back into the center. 

Water sprinklers also need to be fixed so that the entire arenas are covered daily.  There are several sprinkler heads that are broken or have frozen, and some are not spraying enough to cover the area that they should be. 

Pam Cornia noted that they usually have 12 or 13 events each summer.  The group has gotten their own insurance.  The Commissioners asked that she bring a copy of the Declaration Page of the Insurance Policy to be placed in the County records.  The Commissioners said that the County also has some insurance as back up if something happens that will require additional help.

A Heber City  resident who takes care of the arenas there, where many of the competitions are held.  He has offered to come up and help Randolph with their arenas if they needed some advice and help. 

John Chadwick had requested for some time on the Agenda.  He wanted to discuss the possibility of getting some concert series going in the area.  He, however, was unable to make it.  The Commissioners ask that he be placed on the agenda for next month.

Kim Wilson, the County Assessor came in asking that some personal property needs tax exemptions for this coming year.  A motion was made and passed exempted all LDS Churches in the County from property taxes.