with at least a five percent increase. A copy of this report will be kept in the Clerk-Auditor’s office. Commissioner Killian made a motion to accept the Independent Auditor’s Report as presented. Commissioner Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.

Emergency Management Update
(9:52 a.m.)

Emergency Management Director Josh Phillips provided an update to the public on the current fire situations in the Uinta Basin. There have been eight smoke checks and four false alarms in the County. There was an illegal fire in Fruitland that got out of control. The burn ban is still in effect. The weather for the next ten days is partly cloudy with rain showers in the mountains. Fireworks are allowed in city limits. Engine 145 is on the Deer Creek fire, and engine 156 and Tabiona’s Fire Chief have been ordered up for a 16-day assignment on the Monroe fire. The parties discussed other equipment and the addition to the Fruitland Fire Station.

Discussion of Fire Protection Agreements with Municipalities
(9:58 a.m.)

Emergency Management Director Josh Phillips presented the Fire Protection Agreements for Tabiona, Myton, Roosevelt, Duchesne, and Altamont. The parties discussed additional changes that are needed. The agreements will be discussed with the Municipalities at the County Council of Governments meeting on Monday, July 28, 2025, at 3:00 p.m.

Recess 10:27 a.m. to 10:33 a.m.

Commissioner Killian made a motion to recess. Commissioner Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.

Discussion & Consideration of an LED Exterior Sign at the Centennial Event Center
(10:33 a.m.)

Centennial Event Center Director Mindi Crowley presented a quote from V6 Media for an exterior LED Sign. She explained the location where the sign would be installed. The parties discussed the location and size of the LED sign. Director Crowley will contact the local entities to explore possible rights-of-way for the sign.

Auditor's Office – Vouchers
(10:43 a.m.)

Deputy Clerk-Auditor Hadley Cardwell presented the vouchers for check numbers 169702 through 169807, dated July 21, 2025, totaling $954,962.43. The parties reviewed the vouchers submitted. Commissioner Chugg made a motion to approve the vouchers for July 21, 2025, pending the potential correction of the AAF invoice. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Chugg voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.

Closed Session – Strategy Session to Discuss: Pending or Reasonably Imminent Litigation
(10:54 a.m.)

Commissioner Killian made a motion to go in and out of a Closed Session to discuss: Pending or Imminent Litigation. Commissioner Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.

Present via Zoom – Frank Mylar, Johnny Miller, and Blake Hamilton
Consideration to take action during the closed session
(12:17 p.m.)

No action is to be taken.

Closed Session – Strategy Session to Discuss: The Character, Professional Competence, or Physical or Mental Health of an Individual
(12:18 p.m.)

Commissioner Chugg made a motion to go in and out of a Closed Session to discuss: The Character, Professional Competence, or Physical or Mental Health of an Individual. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Chugg voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.