$47,021.52. The parties discussed the issues and how they would like all reserve officers to be increased to $25.00, resulting in an increase of up to $3.00 per hour. Commissioner Chugg made a motion to authorize the Sheriff’s Department to increase the reserve officers' pay up to $3.00 an hour. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Chugg voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.

Discussion & Consideration of Ordinance No. 25-422; An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 11-290 Imposing a Transient Room Tax for Duchesne County, Utah, Identifying the Purpose for Which the Tax is Imposed, Providing Definitions, Providing Collection and Remittance Procedures, Providing Appeal Procedures, and Providing an Effective Date

Travel & Tourism Director Ryan Lundstrom presented a letter of recommendation from the TRT/TRCC Advisory Board. Tourism plays a vital role in our local economy, generating revenue that supports small businesses, cultural events, and public services. With an increase in visitation, there is a growing demand for enhanced tourism infrastructure, marketing initiatives, and destination development efforts to ensure that Duchesne County remains competitive and appealing to visitors. Director Lundstrom explained that by passing this ordinance, the County will qualify for State grant funding. Deputy Attorney Tyler Allred explained that Ordinance 11-290 was passed in 2011; the change to the ordinance will increase the tax rate from three percent (3%) to four and one-half percent (4.5%). The parties discussed how Duchesne County and one other county were the only ones in the State that had not increased the tax rate. Commissioner Killian made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 25-422; An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 11-290 Imposing a Transient Room Tax for Duchesne County, Utah, Identifying the Purpose for Which the Tax is Imposed, Providing Definitions, Providing Collection and Remittance Procedures, Providing Appeal Procedures, and Providing an Effective Date. Commissioner Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.

Discussion of an Ordinance Regulating the Use of Political Campaign Signs in Duchesne County

Deputy Attorney Tyler Allred explained some issues that were seen during the 2024 election. He included a letter from the Utah Department of Transportation, which is sent to all candidates giving guidelines and regulations for state rights-of-way. The parties discussed other election races, beyond local elections, and how enforcement would be implemented. The candidate and their volunteers need to be educated on the regulations. The parties discussed the draft ordinance, and it will be on the agenda for the next Commission meeting for approval.

Discussion & Consideration of an Application from a Local Business for the Utah Rural Matching Grant

Economic Development Director Deborah Herron presented three applications for the Utah Rural Matching Grant.

• Refresh Aesthetics, LLC for $10,000
• G.T. Enterprises of Duchesne for $2,820.00
• The Floating Petal for $1,917.00

She explained the projects and described the pictures that were submitted with the applications. The parties discussed the application. Commissioner Chugg made a motion to approve the Matching Grant Applications. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Chugg voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.

Economic Development Director Deborah Herron provided an update on the plans for the remaining grant funds.

Recess 10:01 a.m. to 10:21 a.m.

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