Discussion & Consideration of the Public Defender Contract with Roosevelt City

Deputy Attorney Grant Charles explained the vision that Commissioner Irene Hansen had when the Public Defenders Office was created. Roosevelt City would like to contract with the County for Public Defender services. The parties discussed the contract and the caseload it would add to the Public Defenders' Office. Commissioner Killian made a motion to approve the Agreement for Legal Services with Roosevelt City and authorize the chair to sign. 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 Library Board Member Re-Appointment

Commissioner Chugg explained that Jessie Walker’s term on the Library Board is expiring, and she would like to be re-appointed. He explained that she is a very active, passionate, and engaged board member. Commissioner Chugg made a motion to re-appoint Jessie Walker to the Library Board. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Chugg voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.

Auditor's Office – Vouchers

Deputy Clerk-Auditor Oaklee Larsen presented the vouchers for April 27, 2026, check numbers 172694 through 172758, totaling $215,207.53. The parties reviewed the submitted vouchers. Commissioner Killian made a motion to approve the vouchers for April 27, 2026, 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 – Surplus

Clerk-Auditor Chelise Curtis presented items from Building & Grounds for surplus. There are two condensers, an air conditioning unit, and a four-drawer filing cabinet. The parties discussed the items. Commissioner Chugg made a motion to approve the surplus items 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 Combined Commission Meeting held April 20, 2026

The parties reviewed the combined minutes of the April 20, 2026, meeting. Commissioner Killian made a motion to accept the minutes of the April 20, 2026, meeting, as corrected. Commissioner Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.

Discussion of Possible Subjects for the Next Meeting

Calendaring & Weekly Update on Events

Discussion & Consideration of County Volunteers

Human Resource Director Generalist Tommi Mascaro presented one volunteer for the Library. The parties discussed the volunteer. Commissioner Chugg made a motion to approve the volunteer 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 Amended Policy 605; Grievances

Deputy Attorney Grant Charles explained the policy updates. The Utah codes listed were outdated and needed to be updated. Commissioner Killian made a motion to approve the amended policy 605 as presented. Commissioner Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.