reasons some are higher than others. Commissioner Chugg made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 25-16; A Resolution Establishing Compensation Increases for Executive County Officers and Department Heads of Duchesne County for the Fiscal Year 2026. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Chugg voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.

The Commissioners thanked Clerk-Auditor Curtis for her work and patience during the budget process.

Discussion & Consideration of Beer License Renewals

(9:57 a.m.)

Chief Deputy Clerk-Auditor Lexie Clayburn presented three beer license renewals.

  • Hideout Steak House
  • Hanna Country Store
  • Mountain Home Lodge

The parties discussed the license renewals. Commissioner Killian made a motion to approve the beer license renewals as presented. Commissioner Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.

Auditor's Office – Vouchers

(9:59 a.m.)

Chief Deputy Clerk-Auditor Lexie Clayburn presented the vouchers for check numbers 171490 through 171545, dated December 22, 2025, totaling $681,472.89. The parties reviewed the vouchers submitted. Commissioner Chugg made a motion to approve the vouchers for December 22, 2025, as presented. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Chugg voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.

Recess 10:06 a.m. to 10:14 a.m.

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

Auditor's Office – Tax Abatements

(10:14 a.m.)

Treasurer Stephen Potter presented the 2025 Individual Abatement Report dated December 22, 2025. The totals are as follows: Veterans – 1 for $1,825.12. The parties discussed the tax abatement. Commissioner Killian made a motion to approve the abatement report as presented. Commissioner Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.

Auditor's Office – Tax Adjustments

(10:16 a.m.)

Treasurer Stephen Potter presented two tax adjustments. Parcel 00-0035-3044: There was a county error. The Greenbelt rollback was a double entry, with a $227.34 credit. Parcel 00-0000-4568: the mobile home was moved off the parcel, and the value was not removed, resulting in an $81.52 credit. The parties discussed the tax adjustments. Commissioner Chugg made a motion to approve the tax adjustments as presented. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Chugg voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.

Consideration of Minutes of the Commission Budget Hearing held December 08, 2025

(10:19 a.m.)

The parties reviewed the minutes of the Commission Budget hearing held on December 08, 2025. Commissioner Killian made a motion to approve the Budget Hearing minutes of December 08, 2025, as presented. Commissioner Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.

Consideration of Minutes of the Combined Commission Meeting held December 15, 2025

(10:22 a.m.)

The parties reviewed the combined minutes of the Commission meeting held on December 15, 2025. Commissioner Chugg made a motion to approve the combined minutes of December 15, 2025, as presented. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion.