County Manager Interviews 

In case you missed it, Tom Fisher resigned as the County’s Manager earlier this year, and for the past several months Janna Young has been serving as the Interim County Manager while the hiring process for a new Manager takes place. 

This week, the final round of interviews for three finalist candidates are taking place. We will keep you posted in the coming weeks on the final decision.

Public Hearings 

Ok, up next we have some important dates to share with you concerning public hearings taking place this month. 

Next week, on Wednesday, December 7, at the Ledges Event Center beginning at 6 PM there will be public hearings for:

• The 2023 county budget, and 
  
• North Summit Fire District’s proposed tax increase. To learn more about NSFD’s proposal, please visit: summitcounty.org/NSFD.
  
  

Then, on Wednesday, December 14, at the Richins Building beginning at 6 PM there will be public hearings again for the 2023 county budget and for the proposed tax increase by Snyderville Basin Special Recreation District. 

These are key opportunities for members of the community to give their input on their tax dollars and how they’ll be spent, so be sure to mark your calendars. 

Fee Schedule 

Speaking of public hearings there will also be a hearing on the proposed changes to the county-wide fee schedule  on December 14th.

The changes were presented at this week’s Council meeting, and so we wanted to give our listeners a quick rundown and some context on what’s being suggested: 

The Engineering Department is proposing to create a new fine category for starting work without the appropriate Engineering Permit, and to increase the fines associated with creating an illegal driveway encroachment among other proposed changes which can be viewed online at bit.ly/summitfees. They also proposed to increase the fine associated with other violations not listed to serve as a catch all for construction mitigation infractions. Lastly, Engineering proposes to decrease the fine associated with an illegal excavation of private property (second offense) to align with the maximum fine stated in the Code. 

The Stormwater Division wants to increase their fine fees relating to recurring noncompliance issues. 

Animal Control would like to change the fine for failure to provide proof of rabies vaccination to $50 from $100. 

The Facilities Department is proposing changes to the fees for the Ledges Event Center. They would like to restructure the fees to a daily rate, with an hourly option, and a minimum four-hour block. 

The Solid Waste Division of the Public Works Department is requesting an amendment to the Solid Waste Annual fee from its current rate of $60 per residential unit per year to $80 per residential unit per year. 

The Recorder’s Office wishes to add surveyor review fees for new subdivision and condominium plats, amended subdivision and condominium plats, and boundary adjustments. 

Our Emergency Services Department would like to re-activate the Community Emergency Services Response Training (CERT) here in Summit County, which has been inactive for several years. The recommended fee is $50.

Finally, the Building Department is requesting to remove the “Agricultural Building reduced valuation calculation” as well as all plumbing, electrical and mechanical fees associated with agricultural buildings. To cover administrative and inspection costs agricultural buildings are proposed to be permitted as utility garages. 

You can read more about these proposed changes at: bit.ly/summitfees and attend the public hearing on December 14th at the Richins Building to give your input.. 

Fraud Guard 

Lastly, we just wanted to alert our listeners that there has been property fraud occurring in our community. Earlier this year, the County Recorder’s Office implemented a fantastic tool called Fraud Guard which helps you prevent becoming a victim of property fraud.

All you have to do is register your name and when a document is recorded with your name on it you will be notified via email. This gives you early warning of property fraud being committed in your name.

You can subscribe to Fraud Guard Alerts today on the homepage of summitcounty.org right there under the news section! If you have any questions, please contact the Recorder’s Office at 435-336-3238.