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Beaver County Commission Meeting
Beaver, UT 84713
February 3, 2026
The Board of County Commissioners met on February 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. for its regular Commission
Meeting. Attending was: Commissioner Wade Hollingshead, Chairman; Commissioner Tammy Pearson;
Commissioner Brandon Yardley; Ginger McMullin, Clerk/Auditor; Klellin Bradshaw, Assistant Commission
Coordinator; Matt Sterzer, Commission Coordinator and Von Christiansen, County Attorney.
Comm. Wade Hollingshead called the meeting to order.
Prayer was offered by Klellin Bradshaw, Assistant Commission Coordinator.
Pledge of Allegiance by Comm. Wade Hollingshead.
Review and Approve County Bills. Motion to approve County Bills was made by Comm. Yardley (aye),
seconded by Comm. Pearson (aye), and the vote was made unanimous.
Previous minutes were presented by Ginger McMullin, Clerk/Auditor. With minor adjustments and
edits, motion to authorize minutes was made by Comm. Pearson (aye), seconded by Comm. Yardley
(aye), the vote was unanimous.
Old Business- Mr. Christiansen discussed the Puffer Lake Easement, which has been revised multiple
times. He addressed concerns raised by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) regarding
commercial use of the lodge, timber sales, and the proposed UDOT shed for snow removal equipment
storage. Mr. Christiansen explained that DNR will be drafting additional changes to satisfy the terms of
the agreement.
Western Rock Conditional Use Permit. Kyle Blackner, County Building Authority, with Buddy Christensen
from Western Rock joined via ZOOM, to discuss with the Commission a conditional use permit, for a
temporary ready mix batch plant. Motion to approve CUP 2025-13, for a temporary ready mix batch
plant was made by Comm. Pearson (aye), seconded by Comm. Yardley (aye), and the vote was made
unanimous.
Consider Lincoln-Hill Partners Consulting Agreement. Commission discussion the consulting agreement
from Lincoln-Hill Partners for the lobbying service for the 2026 FY. Motion to authorize signature on the
contract was made by Comm. Pearson (aye), seconded by Comm. Yardley (aye), and the vote was
unanimous.
Consider PDCF Contract Fiscal Year 2025/2026. The Commission discussed entering into a contract for a
Predator Control Management Plan to mitigate predator activity. The agreement provides for a 50% cost
share, up to $6,000, resulting in a maximum County contribution of $3,000. The funds will assist
livestock growers in Beaver County with predator control efforts. A motion to authorize signatures on

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the contract for the Predator Control Management Plan was made by Commissioner Pearson (aye),
seconded by Commissioner Yardley (aye). The vote was unanimous.
Commission Updates: Commissioner Pearson updated those in attendance on the bills currently being
discussed during this year’s Legislative Session that may affect Beaver County. Commissioner Yardley
reported that he is monitoring water-related legislation during this year’s session.
Motion to enter into closed session for the purpose of discussing the character, professional
competence, or physical or mental health of an individual; discuss strategy for pending or reasonably
imminent litigation, real property negotiation, was made by Comm. Pearson, seconded by Comm.
Yardley, and the vote was made unanimous. Roll call vote Comm. Pearson (aye), Comm. Yardley (aye),
and Comm. Hollingshead (aye).
Closed session declared closed by Comm. Hollingshead.
Meeting adjourned.
APPROVED Chairman Clerk/Auditor
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