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, Economic Development Director Deborah Herron, Travel & Tourism Director Ryan Lundstrom, Emergency Management Director Josh Phillips, Attorney Intern Daniel Beales, Treasurer Stephen Potter, Human Resource Director Judy Stevenson, Deputy Clerk-Auditor Hadley Cardwell, Clerk-Auditor Chelise Stewart, Assessor Traci Herrera, Building & Grounds Director Shane Jenkins, Human Resource Generalist Tommi Mascaro, Human Resource Payroll & Benefits Administrator Jamie Park, and Commission Executive Assistant Melissa Hughes is taking the meeting minutes.

Present via Zoom -

Jessie Lobato, and Gary Merrill with George T Weldon Construction

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. The trees have been trimmed on 12000 in Bluebell. The road signs will be installed, and it is expected to reopen this week. The paving in Talmage is now complete, utilizing approximately 6,000 tons of asphalt. Chipping will also start in that area this week. The Boys Ranch road was paved. There is a crew in Fruitland zipping asphalt. The crusher is down; it should be repaired and back up and running within a day or two. The new yard is almost complete; it needs to be raised two or three more feet. The parties discussed the issues on 3000 where oil bled through the chipping, and different ways to fix the problem. Dust suppressant was applied in Red Creek, Tabiona, and Hanna.

Discussion & Consideration of Approach Permits

Public Works Deputy Director Clint Curtis presented a residential approach permit. The parties discussed the permit. Commissioner Killian made a motion to approve the approach permit 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

Emergency Management Director Josh Phillips provided an update to the public on the current fire situations in the state. The Forsyth Fire in Southern Utah has tripled in size and is very aggressive. Duchesne County is sending a truck to the fire. The new truck boss was hired and started today. Fire mitigation will be on hold during the heightened fire season. They will demo a mitigation tractor on July 1^st in the County. Director Phillips is obtaining estimates for a new fire tender. Public Works Director Mike Casper inquired about any concerns regarding mowing the roadsides. Director Phillips suggested following the mower with a water truck.

Discussion & Consideration of Wage Increase for Sheriff’s Department Reserve Officers

Commissioner Miles explained that they had delayed the wage increase for the reserve officers until now. Clerk-Auditor Chelise Stewart provided the calculation if the wage for the reserve officers was increased by $3.00. Commissioner Miles read the calculations: if all Reserve Officers are given a $3.00 and hour raise and a calculation of working 1040 hours per year, the overall budget would look like: temporary salary increase - $43,680.00, Benefit package increase - $3,341.52, total additional increase to budget -