Commissioner Killian made a motion to reappoint Kelly Crozier and Don Richards to the Duchesne County Water Conservancy District. Commissioner Miles seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Miles voted aye, and Commissioner Hansen voted aye. The motion passed.

Commissioner Miles made a motion to appoint Jordan Allred to represent Duchesne, reappoint Mike Hawley and Sharla Goff, appoint Nathan Hughes to represent Tabiona / Hanna, and reappoint Jared Thacker to the Trails Committee. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Miles voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Hansen voted aye. The motion passed.

Discussion & Consideration of a TRT Committee

(9:36 a.m.)

Postponed by general consent.

Consideration of Minutes of the Combined Commission Meeting held December 23, 2024

(9:37 a.m.)

The parties reviewed the combined Commission meeting minutes for December 23, 2024. Commissioner Killian made a motion to approve the minutes for December 23, 2024, as corrected. Commissioner Miles seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Miles voted aye, and Commissioner Hansen voted aye. The motion passed.

Auditors Office – Vouchers

(9:44 a.m.)

Clerk-Auditor Chelise Stewart presented the December 30, 2024, vouchers, check numbers 167759 through 167803, for $658,832.89. The parties reviewed the vouchers submitted. Commissioner Miles made a motion to approve the vouchers for December 30, 2024, as presented. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Miles voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Hansen voted aye. The motion passed.

Auditors Office – Surplus

(9:46 a.m.)

Clerk-Auditor Chelise Stewart presented seven items from the Building & Grounds Department for surplus. The parties discussed the items. Commissioner Miles made a motion to approve the surplus from the Building & Grounds Department. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Miles voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Hansen voted aye. The motion passed.

Discussion & Consideration of Resolution #24-12; Government Obligation Contract Between LensLock Inc. and Duchesne County, Utah

(9:48 a.m.)

Sheriff Travis Tucker presented the contract and explained it is for body and car cameras. The footage would download automatically once the device is on WiFi. Each officer spends at least 5 hours per week downloading the footage. This program supplies the cameras and software. The parties discussed the increased productivity and proficiency. Deputy Attorney Allred has reviewed the contract and has no issues. Commissioner Miles made a motion to approve Resolution #24-12; Government Obligation Contract Between LensLock Inc. and Duchesne County and authorizes the chair to sign on behalf of the County. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Miles voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Hansen voted aye. The motion passed.

Recess 9:56 a.m. to 10:07 a.m.

Commissioner Killian made a motion to recess. Commissioner Miles seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Miles voted aye, and Commissioner Hansen voted aye. The motion passed.

Commissioner Miles left the meeting at 9:56 a.m.

Treasurer’s Office – Tax Abatements

(10:07 a.m.)

Treasurer Stephen Potter presented the completed 2024 Individual Abatement Report. The report has the total abatements for 2024. Residential Buildings – 201 for $100,900.26, Residential Land – 92 for $15,231.69. The breakdown is as follows: Blind – 8 for $1,054.56, Circuit Breaker – 189 for $116,131.95, Indigent – 50 for $27,476.38 20% Circuit Breaker – 120 for $55,382.41, Veterans – 149 for $241,714.36, Total – 516 for