MINUTES OF COMBINED COMMISSION WORKING & REGULAR SESSION
MEETING HELD MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2026, BEGINNING AT 9:00 A.M. IN
DUCHESNE, UTAH
Present –

Commissioner Jeff Chugg, Commissioner Tracy Killian, Deputy Attorney Grant Charles, Public Works Director Mike Casper, Public Works Deputy Director Clint Curtis, Human Resource Director Judy Stevenson, Economic Development Director Deborah Herron, Clerk-Auditor Chelise Curtis, Human Resource Payroll & Benefits Administrator Jamie Park, Lynn Sitterud with Senator Curtis’ Office, State of Utah Senior Advisor of Community Outreach and Intergovernmental Relations Mike Mower, Duchesne County Resident Jennilee Thompson, and Commission Executive Assistant Melissa Hughes is taking the meeting minutes.

Excused – Commissioner Greg Miles
Opening Comments
(9:00 a.m.)

Interim Chairman Chugg welcomed everyone to the meeting.

Commission Executive Assistant Melissa Hughes said the prayer.

Pledge of Allegiance
(9:01 a.m.)
Public Works Update
(9:02 a.m.)

Public Works Director Mike Casper gave an update on upcoming and existing projects. His crew is working on 3000 South (CR 154), then they will move back to North Crescent (CR 176). Potholes are being fixed. The parties commented on the Cedarview project.

Discussion & Consideration of Purchasing a Side Dump Trailer for the Road Department
(9:04 a.m.)

Public Works Director Mike Casper presented two quotes for a side dump trailer:

  • Western Truck & Trailer Sales, Inc. - $80,150.00
  • Wheeler Cat - $80,365.00

Director Capser recommended the trailer from Wheeler Cat for $80,365.00. The parties discussed the purchase. Commissioner Killian made a motion to accept the bid from Wheeler Cat for $80,365.00. Commissioner Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Chugg voted aye. The motion passed.

Discussion & Consideration of Purchasing a Belly Dump Trailer for the Road Department
(9:06 a.m.)

Public Works Director Mike Casper presented two quotes for a side dump trailer:

  • Western Truck & Trailer Sales, Inc. - $143,150.00
  • Wheeler Cat - $149,612.00

Director Casper recommended the Western Truck & Trailer Sales, Inc. trailer. The parties discussed the purchase. Commissioner Killian made a motion to accept the bid from Western Truck & Trailer Sales, Inc. for $143,150.00. Commissioner Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Chugg voted aye. The motion passed.

Discussion & Consideration of Purchasing Semi Trucks for the Road Department
(9:09 a.m.)

Public Works Director Mike Casper presented two quotes for semi trucks:

  • Kenworth Sales Company Inc. – 2026 Kenworth W990 - $188,365.00 – 2 in stock in Salt Lake City, Utah.
  • Doug Jarvis New & Used Trucks – 2026 Peterbilt 567 - $187,769 – 2 in stock in Colorado.

Director Casper recommended the Kenworth trucks that are in Salt Lake City. The parties discussed the semi trucks. Commissioner Killian made a motion to purchase two Kenworth trucks for $188,365.00 each using fund 41. Commissioner Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Chugg voted aye. The motion passed.