Roosevelt/Myton area. It has been advertised, but no response has been received. The Duchesne County Water Conservancy Board was advertised for the Duchesne/Strawberry seat; the board member was reappointed in October and will remain on the board.
Discussion of Local Impact Mitigation Money
Commissioner Miles explained that Senator Winterton sponsored a bill to return a portion of taxes to the County affected by the Oil & Gas Industry. The money will go directly to Special Service District #2. The County will partner with them to repair roads impacted by the industry. The parties discussed how the numbers were derived and the timeline they put on the wells. Money will be disbursed after the first quarter. The County will continue to work with SSD#2 to work on the 1,400 miles of B Roads.
Discussion & Consideration of Ordinance No. 25-428; An Ordinance Setting the Commission Meeting Schedule for 2026
The parties reviewed the Ordinance and discussed the meeting schedule and meeting location. Currently, the administration building is under construction, so the meetings have been moved to the Centennial Event Center. It is posted at the administration building notifying the public of the location change until further notice. Commissioner Chugg made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 25-428; An Ordinance Setting the Commission Meeting Schedule for 2026. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Chugg voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
Discussion & Consideration of Public Defender Contracts
Deputy Attorney Grant Charles explained that he has been working with Public Defender Michelle Hull. There is a need for two contracted public defenders. He has spoken with both attorneys, and they are willing to sign the contract. This will be placed on the next agenda for consideration.
Discussion & Consideration of Resolution No. 25-13; Budget Increase
Clerk-Auditor Chelise Curtis presented Resolution No. 25-13; Budget Increase, and explained the funds to be increased and the reasons. The parties reviewed the resolution. Commissioner Killian made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 25-13; Budget Increase as presented. Commissioner Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
Discussion & Consideration of Resolution No. 25-14; Budget Transfer
Clerk-Auditor Chelise Curtis presented Resolution No. 25-14; Budget Transfer, and explained that the legislature of the State of Utah has granted legislation providing for the transfer of any unencumbered or unexpended appropriation balances from one department to another within the same fund. The parties reviewed the resolution. Commissioner Chugg made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 25-14; Budget Transfer as presented. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Chugg voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
Discussion & Consideration of Resolution No. 25-15; Certification of Budget
Clerk-Auditor Chelise Curtis presented Resolution No. 25-15, the Certification of Budget, and listed the amounts for the 2026 budget. The parties reviewed the resolution. Commissioner Killian made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 25-15; Certification of Budget as presented. Commissioner Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
Discussion & Consideration of Resolution No. 25-16; A Resolution Establishing Compensation Increases for Executive County Officers and Department Heads of Duchesne County for the Fiscal Year 2026
Clerk-Auditor Chelise Curtis presented Resolution No. 25-16; A Resolution Establishing Compensation Increases for Executive County Officers and Department Heads of Duchesne County for the Fiscal Year 2026. She described the percentage of increases for each department. The parties reviewed and discussed the compensation increases and the