MINUTES OF COMBINED COMMISSION WORKING & REGULAR SESSION
MEETING HELD MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2025, BEGINNING AT 9:00 A.M.
IN DUCHESNE, UTAH
Present – Commissioner Greg Miles, Commissioner Tracy Killian, Deputy Attorney Tyler Allred, Economic Development Director Deborah Herron, Public Works Director Mike Casper, Public Works Deputy Director Clint Curtis, Recorder Shelley Brennan, Emergency Management Director Josh Phillips, Chief Deputy Clerk-Auditor Lexie Clayburn, Human Resource Payroll & Benefits Adminstrator Jamie Park, Deputy Assessor Brandi Winterton, Treasurer Stephen Potter, Clerk-Auditor Chelise Jessen, Community Development Assistant Director Mike Gottfredson, Building Inspector Cody Fisher, Jeff Crozier with Crescent Uinta, LLC, Clay Crozier with PLPCO, and Commission Executive Assistant Melissa Hughes is taking the meeting minutes.
Excused – Commissioner Jeff Chugg
Opening Comments
(9:01 a.m.)

Chairman Miles welcomed everyone to the meeting.

Pledge of Allegiance
(9:02 a.m.)
Public Works Update
(9:03 a.m.)

Public Works Director Mike Casper gave an update to the public on upcoming and existing projects. They have been paving and chipping in the Tabiona area. They plan to flush the chipped roads this week. There is a bridge that needs to be repaired by Thackers in Upalco. The shoulder machine is expected to be delivered this week. They are installing road signs. Commissioner Miles encouraged everyone to drive Upper Red Creek Road (CR 1). It was rottomilled, and it turned out really nice using the smaller chips. The road department is teaming up with SSD #2 to repair a road in Roosevelt.

Discussion & Consideration of Approach Permits
(9:09 a.m.)

Public Works Deputy Director Clint Curtis presented two commercial approach permits. Jeff Crozier with Crescent Uinta, LLC, received some figures from Clint Curtis. He is wondering if the fee to armor the road is contingent upon the approval of the approach permit. The parties discussed the legislation that had been passed and whether it would cover the fee. Commissioner Miles explained that it is not an impact fee, and that the County would like the oil companies to come alongside the County and partner to armor and repair the roads. The parties discussed the issues that heavy truck traffic has on the County Roads. The approach permits will be considered at the next Commission meeting.

Discussion & Consideration of Purchasing a Water Tender & Tank for Emergency Management
(9:30 a.m.)

Emergency Management Director Josh Phillips presented three quotes for a support water tender and tank.

  • SeaWestern Emergency Vehicles - $489,370.00
  • Siddons-Martin - $455,990.00
  • Black Diamond Welding Inc. & W.E. Machine Welding Inc. - $404,325.00

He explained that the support tender, once built, will be like a tactical tender without 4-wheel drive. The parties discuss the build time, noting that Black Diamond Welding and W.E. Machine Welding are the only local options. The other two companies are out of state. Commissioner Miles wanted to disclose that he has a nephew who works for Black Diamond Welding Inc. Commissioner Killian made a motion to approve the purchase and accept the bid from Black Diamond Welding Inc. and W.E. Machine Welding Inc. for $404,325.00. Commissioner Miles seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.

Discussion & Consideration of Flat Rate Billing for Conflict Cases
(9:45 a.m.)

Postponed by general consent.