The council reviewed and approved the minutes for prior sessions. Key topics included a report from the County Executive on Fairgrounds Event Center remodeling, the hiring of an Events Director, and a presentation of the 2027 tentative budget which reflected a reduction in capital project fund balances and staffing. Public hearings were held regarding budget amendments and a rezone request. The Board of Equalization recommendations were presented and approved. The council also discussed the proposed Cache Fire Protection District property tax levy, including public comment and expressions of sentiment regarding the sustainability of fire and emergency services. Additionally, the council addressed a compliance response letter to the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity regarding economic development funding and reviewed adjustments to various property tax parcels.
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The council held multiple sessions to address critical county business, including detailed budget workshops for the 2027 fiscal year and deliberations on proposed property tax increases for the Assessing and Collecting Fund, Health and General Fund, and Municipal Services Fund. The sessions covered the creation of an independent Fire District, the recognition of local veterans center contributions, and the approval of out-of-cycle RAPZ and Restaurant Program awards for heritage center and theatre projects. Furthermore, the council conducted public hearings and took action on various zoning ordinances, including rezone requests for fiber towers and family subdivisions, as well as new regulations regarding solar projects, surface-fault-rupture hazards, and FR40 zone frontage requirements.
The board elected a new Chair and Vice Chair and conducted a review of applications for the Airport Authority Board. A decision was made to reopen the application period for two weeks to expand the candidate pool. Discussions regarding the 2027 budget were deferred until the Authority Board is fully constituted. The board also deliberated on the logistics of separating county and airport functions and potential meeting locations. Additionally, the board heard presentations from several candidates interested in serving on the Authority Board.
Sep 8, 2026·Board meeting
Cache County Council Workshop Meeting
The council held a workshop to review the 2027 budget and discuss potential property tax increases. Proposed increases were examined for the General Fund, Health Fund, Assessing & Collecting Fund, and Municipal Services Fund. Key topics included the financial impact of establishing an independent fire district, adjustments for inflation in mandatory service costs, and the implementation of a new multi-year Capital Improvement Plan forecasting model. The discussion also covered the County Council's own department budget, including health insurance adjustments and potential compensation reviews, as well as the preparation for advertising maximum tax rates and scheduling a public hearing.
