Discussion & Consideration of Resolution #26-06; A Resolution Appointing Board Members to Serve on the Hanna Water & Sewer Special Improvement District

The Commission received thirteen letters of interest for the Hanna Water & Sewer Special Improvement District Board: Dustin Webb, Luke Defa, Dally Defa, Spencer Turnbow, Deb Evans, Brent Crouch, Larry Martin, Ray Gines, Daniel Roberts, Brent Bingham, Dusty Simpson, Daniel Bowman, and Hal Giles. Commissioner Chugg said it was amazing to have so many interested individuals seeking to serve on the board. Currently, the board has five members, and he would like to see it increased to seven. The bylaws allow five to eleven members.

Misty Roberts asked about the district's name and whether it was correct on the resolution. Deputy Attorney Grant Charles explained that it is correct; nothing has been filed to change it. Ms. Roberts also expressed her concerns about the board members being full-time residents and registered voters in Duchesne County. She said she has no trust in the board members. Bills are not being sent to customers.

Commissioner Miles asked Clerk-Auditor Chelise Curtis whether she believes all 13 individuals are qualified to serve on the board. She said yes.

Commissioner Killian asked Ray Gines why he had resigned and returned. Mr. Gines said he was voted on to the board, like the rest of the board members, 6 to 7 years ago. There was a lot of unity, but now there is a lot of chaos from one individual. He was asked to stay on the board and see the projects through.

Commissioner Chugg made a motion to approve Resolution #26-06, appointing Deb Evans, Ray Gines, Larry Martin, and Brent Crouch to serve until the next election in 2027, and Hal Giles, Spencer Turnbow, and Daniel Bowman to serve until the election in 2029, for the Hanna Water & Sewer Special Improvement District. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Chugg voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.

Clerk-Auditor Chelise Curtis said that when the district hires a clerk, the district must contact her office. The district's funding is being held due to a lack of reporting.

Larry Martin said he spoke to Ray Gines and asked him to return to the board because of his history with them. He has been in contact with Dave Sanderson to help get the district cleaned up and up to date.

Commissioner Chugg said they have seen similar issues with other water districts in the County. Commissioner Miles said the board members have the authority to run the board, and he would like a report on the board's performance by the end of the year.

Discussion & Consideration of the Second Amendment to the Programmatic Agreement Between the U.S.D.I. Bureau of Land Management, Utah, the Utah State Historic Preservation Officer, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, the State of Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration, Carbon and Duchesne Counties, and HRR II Uinta, LLC, Regarding the West Tavaputs Plateau Natural Gas Full Field Development Plan in Carbon and Duchesne Counties, Utah

Commissioner Miles explained that a new operator is in the area, which is the reason for the amendment. Deputy Attorney Grant Charles said he has no issues with the amendment.

Commissioner Killian made a motion to accept the Second Amendment to the Programmatic Agreement Between the U.S.D.I. Bureau of Land Management, Utah, the Utah State Historic Preservation Officer, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, the State of Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration, Carbon and Duchesne Counties, and HRR II Uinta, LLC, regarding the West Tavaputs Plateau Natural Gas Full Field Development Plan in Carbon and Duchesne Counties, Utah, and authorize the chair to sign. Commissioner Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.

Discussion & Consideration of County Volunteers

Human Resource Generalist Tommi Mascaro presented a list of three volunteers. The parties discussed the volunteers. Commissioner Chugg made a motion to approve the three volunteers as presented. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Chugg