Present –

Commissioner Irene Hansen, Commissioner Tracy Killian, Commissioner Greg Miles, Deputy Attorney Tyler Allred, Public Works Director Mike Casper, Public Works Deputy Director Clint Curtis, Public Works Assistant Theresa Welborn, Commissioner Elect Jeff Chugg, Surveyor Elect Ryan Allred, Sheriff Travis Tucker, Human Resource Director Judy Stevenson, Human Resource Payroll & Benefits Administrator Jamie Park, Economic Development Director Deborah Herron, Clerk-Auditor Chelise Stewart, Treasurer Stephen Potter, Duchesne County Resident Christiaan Flemming, and Commission Executive Assistant Melissa Hughes is taking the meeting minutes.

Opening Comments

(9:00 a.m.)

Chairperson Hansen welcomed everyone to the meeting.

Pledge of Allegiance

(9:01 a.m.)

Public Works Update

(9:01 a.m.)

Public Works Director Mike Casper gave an update on existing projects and upcoming work. The department dealt with some snow and ice over the weekend. They will install a fence around the crusher property in Altamont. They have a plan for the Antelope Bridge. The project will start soon. The County Road 29 widening project is going well. A resident from the area called to express their appreciation for the progress. They need to produce a considerable amount of road chips for the upcoming year. Director Casper asked for approval for them to stay on a ten-hour shift, and the rest of the department will go on an eight-hour shift. The parties discussed the projects completed this year versus the average for other years. Director Casper expressed his appreciation to the Commission for the equipment purchased that has made the department more efficient and productive. The Commissioners thanked Director Casper and his team for their accomplishments. The parties discussed the progress of the new road shed building design and when it can go out for bid.

Consideration of Minutes of the Budget Hearing Meeting held December 9, 2024

(9:12 a.m.)

The Commission was informed that an error had occurred during the budget hearing, and the minutes needed to be amended to correct the mistake. The parties discussed the amendments. Commissioner Miles made a motion to amend the minutes from approve to accept and add an Asterix stating the motion was made outside a regular session meeting. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Miles voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Hansen voted aye. The motion passed.

Discussion & Consideration of Board Appointments

(9:21 a.m.)

Commission Executive Assistant Melissa Hughes presented a list of County boards. The parties discussed the members that need to be reappointed and the new applicants for appointment.

Commissioner Miles made a motion to appoint Jeff Chugg to the Narcotic Strike Force Board. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Miles voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Hansen voted aye. The motion passed.

Commissioner Miles made a motion to appoint Will Hicken to represent Recreation on the Duchesne County Land Use Committee and reappoint Ryan Lundstrom and Jeff Crozier to the committee. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Miles voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Hansen voted aye. The motion passed.

Commissioner Miles made a motion to reappoint Kent Peatross and Roger Ames to the Special Service District #2 Board. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Miles voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Hansen voted aye. The motion passed.