Tracina Wilson, who lives off 40250 West in Hanna, explained that there are now 12 permanent residents on the road. She would like it paved or rottomilled. Dave Wilson said that DT Trucking and Leon & Sons Excavating would be willing to help with hauling the material if needed. The parties discussed improving the base and using a dust suppressant before paving or roto-milling the road.
Jake Gines, a Tabiona resident, requested that 36750 West receive gravel on the road. He said that he would be willing to spread the material if needed.
Jake Gines, the Tabby Valley Parks & Recreation Vice-Chair, thanked the Commissioners for the collaboration and support with the park. He explained the road through the park and the damage. He requested help from the County Public Works Department to chip-seal the road when they are in the area. Public Works will look at the project when they are in the area.
Jake Gines, the Tabby Valley Parks & Recreation Vice-Chair, explained that the town will begin phase two of its sidewalk project and would like to partner with the park to connect the sidewalk to the park's walking trail. He is requesting that the sidewalk be located in the right-of-way along Carter Lane. The parties discussed the culvert and the need to extend or replace it. The right-of-way will need to be researched.
The Tabby Valley Parks & Recreation SSD currently has a board vacancy and requests that the Duchesne County Commission appoint a board member. The vacant seat was advertised on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, until Wednesday, January 21, 2026. They received four letters of interest. The board ranked them from 1 to 4, 1 being their top pick. 1. Melissa Hughes 2.Wacey Giles 3. Halee Ficklin 4. Lee Gines. Commissioner Chugg stated that he is related to two of the interested parties and will recuse himself. The parties reviewed the letters of interest. Commissioner Killian made a motion to appoint Melissa Hughes to the Tabby Valley Parks & Recreation SSD Board. Commissioner Miles seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Miles voted aye, and Commissioner Chugg abstained. The motion passed.
Commissioner Killian made a motion to saunter. Commissioner Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
Economic Development Director Deborah Herron presented two applications for the Main Street Matching Grant.
- Marsen Furniture Outlet, LLC, for $10,000. She explained that they purchased a location on Main Street and showed pictures of the windows and doors that were replaced.
- Driven Performance for $7,098.91. She explained the signage upgrade and showed before-and-after pictures.
The parties discussed the applications. Commissioner Killian made a motion to approve the Main Street Matching Grant applications for Marsen Furniture for $10,000 and Driven Performance for $7,098.91. Commissioner Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
The parties discussed the agreement and the extension services. Commissioner Chugg made a motion to approve the 2026 Cooperative Agreement for the Utah State University