Commissioner's Meetings, Monday 7/20/2026

The Grant County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on July 20, 2026, covering a range of topics including county leadership updates, cybersecurity concerns related to a ransomware incident at Wasach, and budget considerations for upcoming conferences such as WASAC. The commissioners discussed attendance funding for the WASAC conference and the importance of sending new commissioners for training. Development services provided updates on large-scale solar projects, including the Record Energy Center, highlighting environmental and cultural mitigation efforts and ongoing federal review processes. Code enforcement issues were addressed, particularly concerning unpermitted pop-up food trucks and RV living arrangements, with plans to enhance coordination through SmartGov software upgrades. The board also reviewed the status of a consultant agreement with Becknel for regional collaboration, with a motion to move the contract renewal to the consent agenda. Additionally, the commissioners discussed the implementation and management of a proposed one-tenth of one percent sales and use tax, including the potential formation of an advisory committee to oversee fund distribution. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were reported, but several procurement-related administrative and budgetary matters were discussed.