MINUTES OF COMBINED COMMISSION WORKING & REGULAR SESSION
MEETING HELD MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2024, BEGINNING AT 9:00 A.M. IN
DUCHESNE, UTAH
Present –
Commissioner Irene Hansen, Commissioner Greg Miles, Deputy Attorney Tyler Allred, Public Works Director Mike Casper, Deputy Clerk-Auditor Janet Jenkins, Human Resource Director Judy Stevenson, Treasurer Stephen Potter, Human Resource Payroll & Benefits Administrator Jamie Park, Human Resource Generalist Nichole Cowley, Julia Misiego, Danita Hintan, and Mona Farnsworth with the Duchesne Arts Council, Economic Development Director Deborah Herron, Duchesne County Residents Jeff Chug, Bryan Winterton, and Tracy Ross, and Commission Executive Assistant Melissa Hughes is taking the meeting minutes.
Absent – Commissioner Tracy Killian
Opening Comments
(9:00 a.m.)
Chairperson Hansen welcomed everyone to the meeting and excused Commissioner Killian.
Pledge of Allegiance
(9:01 a.m.)
Public Works Update
(9:02 a.m.)
Public Works Director Mike Casper gave an update on existing projects and upcoming work. They finished the gravel road in Neola. Many potholes are being fixed on County Roads. Wheeler Machinery is hosting an undercarriage training; a crew will attend at no cost. This week, there is an anticipated snowstorm. The reassembly of the crusher is almost complete, and they had to order a new belt to facilitate the new screen for screening the new chips. The bucket truck has been repaired, and they will pick it up on Wednesday. One of the graders will need repairs to the front end.
Auditors Office – Vouchers
(9:07 a.m.)
Deputy Clerk-Auditor Janet Jenkins presented the March 11, 2024, vouchers, check numbers 164395 through 164483, for $217,208.48. The parties reviewed the vouchers submitted. Commissioner Miles made a motion to approve the vouchers for March 11, 2024, as presented. Commissioner Hansen seconded the motion. Commissioner Miles voted aye, and Commissioner Hansen voted aye. The motion passed.
HR Office – Payroll
(9:12 a.m.)
Human Resource Payroll & Benefits Administrator Jamie Park presented the payroll report ending March 2, 2024; 233 employees were paid. Commissioner Miles made a motion to approve the March 2, 2024 payroll, as presented. Commissioner Hansen seconded the motion. Commissioner Miles voted aye, and Commissioner Hansen voted aye. The motion passed.
Treasurer’s Office – Tax Adjustment
(9:15 a.m.)
Treasurer Stephen Potter presented the tax adjustments for the Treasurer’s office. Parcel 0594: 2022 Completed deferral agreement; need to remove penalty and interest per agreement for a credit of $11.95. Parcel 0594: 2021 Completed deferral agreement; need to remove penalty and interest per agreement for a credit of $114.20. Parcel 0594: 2020 Completed deferral agreement; need to remove penalty and interest per agreement for a credit of $165.17. Parcel 0594: 2019 Completed deferral agreement; need to remove penalty and interest per agreement for a credit of $251.15. Parcel 0594: 2018 Completed deferral agreement; need to remove penalty and interest per agreement for a credit of $144.38. Parcel 0594: 2017 Completed deferral agreement; need to remove penalty and interest per agreement for a credit of $357.83. Parcel 0594: 2014 Completed deferral agreement; need to remove penalty and interest per agreement for a credit of $10.25. The parties review the tax adjustments. Commissioner Miles made a motion to approve the tax