MINUTES OF COMBINED COMMISSION WORKING & REGULAR SESSION

Commissioner Greg Miles, Commissioner Jeff Chugg, Commissioner Tracy Killian, Deputy Attorney Tyler Allred, Chief Deputy Assessor Ginger Johnson, Deputy Assessor Cheryl Fabrizio, Deputy Assessor Brandi Winterton, Deputy Assessor JR Hyde, Deputy Assessor Cory Luttrell, Deputy Assessor Heather Benson, Assessor Traci Herrera, Human Resource Director Judy Stevenson, Human Resource Generalist Tommi Mascaro, Treasurer Stephen Potter, Attorney Stephen Foote, Building Inspector Cody Fisher, Emergency Management Director Josh Phillips, Chief Deputy Recorder Dawnie Murphy, Weed Control Director Braxton Spencer, Human Resource Payroll and Benefits Administrator Jamie Park, Weed Control Assistant Matthew Skewes, Public Works Director Mike Casper, Public Works Deputy Director Clint Curtis, Building & Grounds Director Shane Jenkins, Chief Deputy Clerk-Auditor Lexie Clayburn, Treasurer Stephen Potter, Community Development Assistant Director Mike Gottfredson, Duchesne County Resident Dennis Peterson, and Commission Executive Assistant Melissa Hughes is taking the meeting minutes.

Chairman Miles welcomed everyone to the meeting.

Human Resource Generalist Tommi Mascaro presented the October Employee of the Month award to Deputy Assessor Heather Benson. She explained that Heather is a natural leader who consistently takes the initiative and ensures tasks are completed efficiently and effectively. She demonstrates exceptional knowledge of her role and provides outstanding service to the public. Assessor Traci Herrera read the nomination letter that she submitted and expressed her appreciation for Ms. Benson. Deputy Director Brandi Winterton also read a nomination letter she had submitted. She expressed gratitude for Ms. Benson going the extra mile and being customer-focused. Ms. Benson thanked everyone for the award. Each Commissioner appreciated her for her hard work and dedication to the customers.

Public Works Director Mike Casper gave an update to the public on upcoming and existing projects. The rain has caused some issues with the gravel roads. Some residents were stranded, but they were able to help. There are three graders out repairing the gravel roads. They are about finished with paving and will then stripe the newly paved roads. They intend to pave a small loop around the Pinon Forest SSD water filling station. A resident has requested the installation of engine brake restriction signs. The parties discussed the truck parking issue at the Centennial Event Center, as well as a potential location for a truck parking lot along State Highway 191. The salt hauling is about halfway done. Director Casper will follow up with the contractor if the project is not close to completion in about a week. Some of the trucks are equipped with sand and salt beds in preparation for the winter season.

Public Works Deputy Director Clint Curtis presented two residential approach permits. The parties discussed approach permit 25-049. Commissioner Killian made a motion to approve approach permit 25-049 as presented. Commissioner Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.

The parties discussed approach permit 25-048. Commissioner Killian made a motion to approve approach permit 25-048 as presented. Commissioner Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.