Commissioner Irene Hansen, Commissioner Tracy Killian, Commissioner Greg Miles, Deputy Attorney Tyler Allred, Clerk-Auditor Chelise Jessen, Public Works Director Mike Casper, Public Works Deputy Director Clint Curtis, Surveyor Jerry Allred, Recorder Shelley Brennan, Assessor Traci Herrera, Treasurer Stephen Potter, Sheriff Travis Tucker, Sheriff’s Office Manager Cynthia Wardle, Attorney Stephen Foote, Deputy Clerk-Auditor Lexie Young, Human Resource Director Judy Stevenson, Human Resource Payroll & Benefits Administrator Jamie Park, Economic Development Director Deborah Herron, Union High School Boys Baseball Team and Coaches, Union High School Girls Track Team and Coaches, Duchesne County Residents Bryan Winterton, Tracy Ross, and Jeff Chugg, and Commission Executive Assistant Melissa Hughes is taking the meeting minutes.

Chairperson Hansen welcomed everyone to the meeting.

The Union High School Boys' Baseball Team and Girls' Track Team were present at the meeting. Commissioner Hansen described how they have made history for Duchesne County. She showed the County History books and told a story of a Rodeo Queen whose story was in the book. Each Commissioner congratulated the teams for their accomplishments. The Baseball team has twenty-eight players, three seniors, six coaches, and three managers. The Track Team has thirty-five girls and six coaches. Ten girls qualified for state. A student and coach from each team spoke and described their experiences and gratitude for the team and community support.

Public Works Director Mike Casper gave an update on existing projects and upcoming work. The Mortenson Lane (CR 50) project is almost complete. Potholes are being repaired throughout the County. They assisted Ovintiv last week with the community cleanup. Dump trucks were provided to haul garbage. McConkie’s Road (CR 132) has been zipped and will be chipped later this fall. Commissioner Miles stated some timbers were left from last fall and asked for the Road Department to clean them up. They have hired two new employees.

Sheriff Travis Tucker and Sheriff’s Office Manager Cynthia Wardle presented the State of Utah Contract # 160159 Amendment #9. Sheriff Tucker explained the rate has increased from 51% to 55%. For Bailiff Security, 700 hours are allotted at $28.77 per hour for $20,139.00. The perimeter security hours allotted are 3114 for $28.77 per hour for $89,589.78. Total contract amount: $109,728.78. Commissioner Killian made a motion to approve the State of Utah Contract for Court Security Amendment #9 and authorize the chair to sign on behalf of the County. Commissioner Miles seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Miles voted aye, and Commissioner Hansen voted aye. The motion passed.

Deputy Clerk-Auditor Lexie Young presented the beer license application for the Bluebell Store and Grille. Farm Creek Meats, LLC purchased it, so a new license has to be approved. The Sheriff’s office has completed the background check. The parties discussed the application. Commissioner Miles made a motion to approve the beer license as presented.