Central Utah Water Conservancy District Truth in Taxation Presentation
Gene Shawcroft, CUWCD's General Manager, introduced himself, as well as the Board Members: Ric Contrell, Troy Ovard, Kirk Christensen, and Brad Wells. He then presented a Truth in Taxation County Report for fiscal year 2025-2026. In the packet, there is a map of the boundaries, information for the CUP Bonneville Unit features, how the district benefits the public, the revenues budget overview, the certified rate vs. an authorized rate tax revenue, the cost for an average household, some of the unanticipated/emergency replacement projects, the projected capital replacement expenditures in the Duchesne area, WTP Reserve Revenue vs. Capital Replacement Expenditures. There is a difference of $6.4 million between the certified tax rate of 0.000380 and the authorized tax rate of 0.0004. The report shows that the average household value in Duchesne County is $310,000. The certified rate estimated at 0.000380 would equal $64.79. The proposed rate of 0.0004 would equal $68.20, which is a $3.41 annual tax increase to maintain the rate at 0.0004. The Truth in Taxation Public Hearing is in Roosevelt, UT, on August 25th at 6:00 pm and in Orem, Utah, on August 26th at 6:00 pm. The Final Budget hearing will be on August 27th at the board meeting at 1:00 pm.
The parties discussed the Colorado River negotiations between the upper and lower states.
Discussion of Retention & Disposition of Non-Approved or Non-Final Land Use Permits
Community Development Planner Duncan Kading explained the retention schedule for plan reviews. He has twenty-eight Mylar plats that will be destroyed. There has been no action on them for over ten years. They attempted to contact the applicants with no response. They have not been signed or recorded. This is for information purposes only.
Discussion & Consideration of the Acceptance Letter for the Utah Rural County Grant
Economic Development Director Deborah Herron presented a letter to the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity (GOEO). She showed a PowerPoint presentation of a status report for the Rural County Grant. She explained the four grant priorities: 1. Main Street Matching Grants $90,000. 2. Duchesne Chamber of Commerce Membership $12,000. 3. Business & Community Volunteer Mentoring $80,000. 4. Business Training and Consulting $18,000. She explained the projects for each priority and showed the measurables. The grant period is complete, and she will be applying for the grant again later this year. The parties discussed the projects completed for each priority.
Commissioner Chugg made a motion to accept the letter as presented by Deborah Herron. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Chugg voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
Director Herron explained that the naming contest for the conference room at the Irene Hansen Building has been chosen. The winner would like to be recognized at a Commission meeting.
Discussion of County Fair and Upcoming Activities
Commissioner Miles explained that there will be BTA bus services from Roosevelt to the Centennial Event Center next week for the fair. They will start at 8:10 am, leaving the UB Tech parking lot in Roosevelt. Three buses will be used for the fair throughout the day and evening. The schedule will be shared on the County website and the County Fair website. There will be prize drawings for those who ride the bus. Commissioner Miles explained the events for the week starting on Saturday, August 2nd, going through Saturday, August 9th. The concert is on Wednesday, August 6th, featuring Travis Denning.
Recess 10:25 a.m. to 10:48 a.m.
Commissioner Killian made a motion to recess. Commissioner Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
Discussion & Consideration of the Duchesne County Utah250 Community Committee
Commission Executive Assistant Melissa Hughes presented the names of individuals who are interested in serving on the committee. Commission Executive Assistant Melissa Hughes said that Stephanie Carter and Taija Jackson would like to represent the Roosevelt area. Judy Stevenson would like to represent the Upper Community. Duncan Kading and