people, we believe that the request for renewed federal acknowledgement should be denied for both legal and practical reasons. The parties discussed the letter. Commissioner Chugg made a motion to ratify the signing of the support letter opposing the Affiliated Ute Citizens Petition Response, with post authorization for the Chair to sign. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Chugg voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
Discussion & Consideration of Resolution No. 25-10; A Resolution of Appointment of a Duchesne County Representative and an Alternate Representative for the Utah Counties Indemnity Pool Annual Membership Meeting
The parties discussed the resolution and who can attend the annual meeting. Commissioner Chugg made a motion to appoint Commissioner Tracy Killian as the representative and Clerk-Auditor Chelise Jessen as the alternate representative. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Chugg voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
Recess 11:52 a.m. to 1:12 p.m.
Commissioner Chugg made a motion to recess. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Chugg voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
Discussion & Consideration of the Fire Protection Agreement between Duchesne County and Altamont Town
Commissioner Miles explained the changes and that when the agreement was initially created, the fire departments were asked to provide a barebones cost. Some of the departments added extra contingency, while others didn’t. The town of Altamont would like an increase. The parties discussed the increase and decided on a $7,000 per year increase. Commissioner Chugg made a motion to approve the contract with the amendment and authorize the chair to sign on behalf of the County. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Chugg voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
Discussion & Consideration of the Board of Equalization (BOE) Adjustments
Clerk-Auditor Chelise Jessen presented four parcels from September 22, 2025, to October 10, 2025, prior to the meeting. The parcel's value was adjusted, and the report indicates the reasons. The parties discussed the adjustments. Commissioner Killian made a motion to approve the BOE adjustments as presented. Commissioner Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
Discussion & Consideration of Legal Shield Contract
Human Resource Payroll & Benefits Administrator Jamie Park presented the LegalShield Employer Agreement. She explained that there is no cost to the County. If the employee enrolls in the benefit, they are responsible for the cost. The parties discussed the benefit. Commissioner Chugg made a motion to renew the contract with LegalShield and authorize the chair to sign on behalf of the County. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Chugg voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
HR Office – Payroll
Human Resource Payroll & Benefits Administrator Jamie Park presented the payroll report for the period ending September 27, 2025; 222 employees were paid. The parties reviewed the payroll. Commissioner Killian made a motion to approve the payroll for the period ending September 27, 2025, as presented. Commissioner Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
Auditor's Office – Vouchers
Chief Deputy Clerk-Auditor Lexie Clayburn presented the vouchers for check numbers 170506 through 170880, dated October 14, 2025, totaling $2,143,018.86. The parties