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Saturday, September 5, 2020

County Commission Notes

RANDOLPH, Utah. August 5, 2020.  Jenny Johnson,  Rich County Business Administrator for Rich School District met with the Commission and presented a funding request for the School District. The School District requested Cares Act Money for COVID 19 help the County had received. The amount of funding needed for the students and staff to return to school safely was discussed. A motion was made by Norm Weston to tender to Rich County School District the amount requested for the staff and students to return to school. The amount requested is $55,460.57. Sim Weston seconded the motion and unanimously passed.

Brian Carver, Bear River Association of Government, met with the Commission and presented a Bear Lake Economic Impact Study. The study gives numbers on tourism, real estate, water management and activities.

Kayla Cornwall with Ulrich and Associates, met with the Commission to discuss the 2019 audit. The Clean Opinion was read. Individual items and the budget were discussed. Norm Weston made a motion to accept the 2019 Audit as presented. Sim Weston seconded the motion and unanimously approved.

Wallace Schulthess with Woodruff Irrigation and Zan Murray area manager with J-U-B Engineers met with the Commission to give an update on the Woodruff Irrigation project. Zan stated he is working with the irrigation company to enlarge the reservoir. The amount of the project will be $32 million.  They are requesting the County be a cosponsor to the project.   Murray will be submitting a letter for the Commission to sign concerning acting as a cosponsor. It will be addressed to the Natural Resources Conservation Service. The Commission will review the letter and have the County Attorney review.

Carolee Ryan President of the Rich Barrel Club, Cally Levitt Vice President and Candy Cornia member were present and discussed the use of the County arena. Their request was to waive the arena charge for the Barrel Club because they are nonprofit.

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