Building & Grounds Director Shane Jenkins presented a quote from Reinhardt Refrigeration Inc. for $10,748.00. He explained that the heating system at the Children’s Justice Center has gone down. He has tried to replace it with the same type of system, but he was unable to find anything with the necessary capacity. The current system is over thirty years old and outdated. The parties discussed the heating system. Commissioner Chugg made a motion to fund the repair and replacement of the HVAC system at the CJC for $10,748.00, plus the additional cost of electrical work. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Chugg voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.

Director Jenkins explained the issues with the heating system at the Roosevelt Satellite Building. There is one thermostat that controls the entire area that used to be a courtroom, and is now causing the system to freeze up. He is reviewing a thermostat that will work with the geothermal unit. The parties discussed repairs and replacement options.

Commissioner Chugg explained that Melissa Yergensen had resigned from the board. He has communicated with Irene Hansen, who previously served on the board as a Commissioner, and she would like to be appointed to the board. Commissioner Chugg made a motion to appoint Irene Hansen to the Northeastern Counseling Board. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Chugg voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.

Commissioner Miles explained that the Uinta Railway project had a big win in the Supreme Court with an 8-0 decision. Supreme Court Justice Kavanaugh wrote the opion that overturned a Federal Appeals Court decision that rejected the Surface Transportation Board’s approval of the proposed railroad and said the Surface Transportation Board’s 2021 approval, following several years of review and a 3,600-page environmental impact statement under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), adequately analyzed the impact of the railroad. NEPA is not to be weaponized. Numerous positives will result from the ruling. It will be a common carrier rail used for various purposes beyond the oil and gas industry. The parties discussed private activity bonds and a potential public hearing in Duchesne County. The engineering project is expected to proceed and be completed within approximately one year.

Human Resource Payroll & Benefits Administrator Jamie Park and Human Resource Generalist Tommi Mascaro presented the award the wellness committee received from PEHP. The County received second place and a check for $400 for the health fair that was submitted as the project for the Career Well-Being Award.

Human Resource Payroll & Benefits Administrator Jamie Park presented the payroll report for the period ending June 7, 2025, with 248 employees paid. The parties reviewed the payroll. Commissioner Killian made a motion to approve the payroll for the period ending June 7, 2025. Commissioner Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.

Treasurer Stephen Potter presented the last two parcels for which payment has been received. The parties discussed the properties. Commissioner Killian made a motion to ratify the remaining portion of the May tax sale as presented. Commissioner Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.

Deputy Clerk-Auditor Hadley Cardwell presented the vouchers for check numbers 169468 through 169579, dated June 23, 2025, totaling $1,821,481.40. The parties