Commissioner Chugg made a motion to recess. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Chugg voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
Recess 9:40 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Discussion & Consideration of the Application from a Local Business for the Utah Rural Matching Grant
Economic Development Director Deborah Herron presented an application from Rejuvenate Red Light Therapy. She explained that the equipment they purchased was to provide additional services that were synergistic with their existing Red Light Therapy services. They are requesting $4,500. Director Herron read the thank you letter from Cade and Kelsey Kowallis. The parties discussed the business and application. Commissioner Killian made a motion to approve the matching grant application from Rejuvenate Red Light Therapy for $4,500. Commissioner Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
Discussion & Consideration for the 2025 Cooperative Agreement for Utah State University Extension Services Duchesne County
USU Director Brooke Holgate presented the agreement and explained the budget, which is shown in Appendix A. The parties discussed the agreement and budget. Commissioner Chugg made a motion to approve the agreement pending the budget check by the Clerk-Auditor 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.
Discussion & Consideration of the BLM Contract Amendment for Noxious Weed Control
Weed Control Director Braxton Spencer presented the BLM contract amendment. He explained that the contract had ended, and they were amending it for funds that weren’t used. He is meeting with them tomorrow to discuss another possible contract for noxious weed control on BLM property. The parties discussed the agreement. Commissioner Killian made a motion to approve the amendment contract modification 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 the Master Services Agreement with Rodeo Logistics, LLC
Centennial Event Center Coordinator & Fair Assistant Jayden Sillert presented the agreement for the software Open Stalls at the previous Commission Meeting. The parties discussed the software and agreement. Commissioner Killian made a motion to approve the agreement with Open Stalls and authorized the chair to sign on behalf of the County. 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 Ashley National Forest February 2025 West Zone Projects Scoping Comments
Community Development Director Mike Hyde presented the letter to Ms. Lesley Tulis, the Ashley National Forest's environmental coordinator. He explained how the projects align with the Duchesne County General Plan and Resource Management plan policies. Commissioner Chugg made a motion to sign the letter with the addition of the Fuel Break Comments. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Chugg voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
Discussion & Consideration of the Mickelson Building Lease Agreement
The lease agreement for the Mickelson Building is with Duchesne City. The parties discussed the agreement and the terms. Commissioner Chugg made a motion to approve the lease agreement with Duchesne City for the Mickelson Building as presented 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.