Rikki Hrenko-Browning with UPA asked how the presented changes address the concerns raised last week.

Commissioner Killian explained once the study by Jones and DeMille Engineering is complete, there should be upfront costs for road improvements. Haul routes should be identified, and the permits should be able to be approved within 30 days.

Commissioner Miles said it would be difficult to have the same cost for all well sites when some sites are closer to state highways than others and have more impact on county paved roads.

Commissioner Hansen gave an example of the cost of creating a new business or well site. New infrastructure must be installed and isn’t considered an impact fee.

The parties discussed the structure of the ordinance and how the cost share would work with the road maintenance.

Public Works Deputy Director Clint Curtis explained the proposed process for a conditional use permit and the time he expected it to be approved.

Jake Woodland with Wasatch Energy Management suggested some changes to the ordinance. He would like the costs to be determined by a metric, not an individual. He is concerned with the removal of 5 on page 6. The parties discussed removing number 5 and the lead time for inventoried projects.

The parties discussed the complaints from residents about applying for building permits and the industry not having to apply for permits when drilling new wells.

Teisha Black with XCL Resources said she receives complaints about everything except road conditions. She thinks the SPUD date is not enough lead time and suggests using the date when the SUA is signed.

The parties discussed establishing haul routes and calculating the extraordinary use with the study from Jones & DeMille Engineering.

Cameron Cuch with Uinta Wax said the study's data is needed to make good policy. Negotiations shouldn’t be with non-elected officials. He doesn’t like the forum for the working meetings; he suggested working around a table. He also suggested postponing the public hearing.

Read and approved this on the 29th day of July 2024.

Minutes of the meeting prepared by Commission Executive Assistant Melissa Hughes