Present –

Commissioner Greg Miles, Commissioner Jeff Chugg, Commissioner Tracy Killian, Deputy Attorney Tyler Allred, Public Works Director Mike Casper, Public Works Deputy Director Clint Curtis, Emergency Management Director Josh Phillips, Human Resource Director Judy Stevenson, Deputy Clerk-Auditor Hadley Cardwell, Human Resource Generalist Tommi Mascaro, Treasurer Stephen Potter, Travel & Tourism Director Ryan Lundstrom, Economic Development Director Deborah Herron, Assessor Traci Herrera, Recorder Shelley Brennan via phone call, Clerk-Auditor Chelise Jessen, Centennial Events Center Director Mindi Crowley, Centennial Event Center Coordinator & Fair Assistant Jayden Sillert, Jon Haderlie with Larson & Company, Lynn Sitterud with Senator Curtis’ Office, and Commission Executive Assistant Melissa Hughes is taking the meeting minutes.

Opening Comments

Chairman Miles welcomed everyone to the meeting.

Pledge of Allegiance

Public Works Update

Public Works Director Mike Casper provided an update on existing projects and upcoming work to the public. Fruitland, Duchesne, and Roosevelt have all been chipped; some issues were repaired in Roosevelt. They will purchase some chips to complete the remaining chipping projects. The parties discussed 12000 in Upalco and the striping issues. The crusher had been down, but is back up and running. The engine brake restriction sign was installed on Ioka Lane, and one will be installed today on 12000. There are two open positions for his department, and he is accepting applications. The parties discussed the damage on Fillingham Road and working with the oil company to partner on the repairs. Director Casper will work with Jones & DeMille Engineering to prepare the salt hauling bids. There were some flooding issues in Avintaquin Canyon (CR 16); a grader will be needed in the area.

Discussion & Consideration of Purchasing a Boom Mower

Public Works Director Mike Casper presented two quotes for a Boom Mower/Hydraulic Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter. Big B Equipment, Roosevelt, Utah - $31,950.00; currently in stock. AG Equipment, Roosevelt, Utah - $33,250.00; it would need to be ordered. The parties discussed the equipment and how the boom mower that public works now has outlived its expected life. Commissioner Killian made a motion to purchase the boom mower from Big B Equipment for $31,950.00. Commissioner Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.

Discussion & Consideration of the Approach Permits

Public Works Deputy Director Clint Curtis presented two approach permits, accompanied by maps of the respective locations. The residential approach is on Cedar View Road. The Commercial approach permit is for an oil location for Crescent Uinta, LLC. The parties discussed the requests. Commissioner Chugg made a motion to approve the approach permits as presented. 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 Independent Auditor Report

Jon Haderlie, a partner with Larson & Company, introduced himself and presented the Financial Statements with the Independent Auditor’s Report dated December 31, 2024. Mr. Haderlie describes the layout of the report. He covered the opinions and findings for the different sections of the report. There was only one compliance finding noted during the current period. The Long Term Health Fund has a deficiency, and it needs to be budgeted