Presentation of America Prays
Duchesne County Resident Jenni Thompson said she is representing Citizens Promoting Correct Principles. She explained that President Trump is promoting America Prays. He would like Americans to gather in groups of 10 or more once per week for an hour to pray for our nation. She is encouraging gatherings of as many people as possible to pray for as long as they have time to spare. She read a quote from the book The Five Thousand Year Leap and a story about Benjamin Franklin found on www.whitehouse.gov. Ms. Thompson requested that the County celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with something special and that the Commission Meeting begin with a prayer. The parties thanked her for the presentation and suggestions.
Discussion & Consideration of a Variance to Pave Private Roads for the Ranches at Pinon Ridge Phase 7 Subdivision Preliminary Plat
Community Development Assistant Director Mike Gottfredson presented the findings of facts from the Planning Commission meeting held on September 3, 2025, and explained the variance request from Mountain West Ranches that was discussed at the September 29, 2025, Commission Meeting. He explained that when Ordinance 25-418 was approved, language that should have been updated wasn’t. Therefore, the variance request should be approved because of the special circumstances. The parties discussed the request and some of the issues they have seen with subdivisions in the past. The approaches need to be approved through UDOT and brought up to their standards. Commissioner Chugg made a motion to approve the variance request not to pave the roads at the Ranches at Pinon Ridge Phase 7, with all other restrictions still in place, and to abide by any approach permit requirements for pavement and grade. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Chugg voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
Discussion & Consideration of a Variance to Pave Private Roads for the Great Basin Estates Phase 6 Subdivision Preliminary Plat
Community Development Assistant Director Mike Gottfredson presented the findings of facts from the Planning Commission meeting held on September 3, 2025, and explained the variance request from Mountain West Ranches that was discussed at the September 29, 2025, Commission Meeting. He explained that when Ordinance 25-418 was approved, language that should have been updated wasn’t. Therefore, the variance request should be approved because of the special circumstances. The parties discussed the subdivision location that is split by Highway 40. Commissioner Chugg made a motion to grant a variance from the paved road requirement for the Great Basin Estates Phase 6 subdivision, conditional upon the subdivision meeting all other requirements and obtaining access from UDOT. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Chugg voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
Recess 10:11 a.m. to 10:29 a.m.
Commissioner Killian made a motion to saunter. 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 Polimorphic Contract
Commissioner Chugg presented the contract with Polimorphic and explained that the County has been on a prorated contract for the website search tool. Currently, there are 67 pages of inquiries, showing the public is using it. The parties discussed the tool and its value when the website is redeveloped. The tool is helpful and provides feedback on what the public is looking for. The contract is for 1 year with an annual subscription of $9,000. Commissioner Chugg made a motion to renew the subscription with Polimorphic for $9,000 and authorize the chair to sign on behalf of the County. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Chugg voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.