MINUTES OF COMBINED COMMISSION WORKING & REGULAR SESSION

Commissioner Greg Miles, Commissioner Jeff Chugg, Commissioner Tracy Killian, Deputy Attorney Tyler Allred, Public Works Director Mike Casper, Public Defender Michelle Hull, Deputy Public Defender Dallas Tate, Economic Development Director Deborah Herron, Human Resource Director Judy Stevenson, Human Resource Generalist Tommi Mascaro, Human Resource Payroll & Benefits Administrator Jamie Park, Treasurer Stephen Potter, Chief Deputy Clerk-Auditor Lexie Clayburn, Deputy Clerk- Auditor Katrina Jacobson, I.T. Specialist Taylor Warr, DNR Northeastern Region Supervisor Miles Hanberg, Duchesne County Resident Jenni Thompson, and Commission Executive Assistant Melissa Hughes is taking the meeting minutes.

Chairman Miles welcomed everyone to the meeting.

Human Resource Generalist Tommi Mascaro presented the November Employee of the Month award to Public Defender Michelle Hull. Deputy Public Defender Dallas Tate explained his amiable experience working for Ms. Hull. Each Commissioner commended Ms. Hull for her hard work and dedication, and thanked her for sharing her talents with the County. Ms. Hull thanked everyone for the recognition.

Public Works Director Mike Casper gave an update on upcoming and existing projects. Burdick Materials will be paving the Bridgeland Road; the county is providing flaggers and a sweeper for the project. They also plan to pave some approaches for SM Energy. The road work on Tabby Swale Road is complete; they will move up on Dutchman to repair the road where trucks have slid off. There are plans with the special service district to install a culvert on 3000 West and to remove trees in the area. The crusher should be ready in about a week. Director Casper said the lease for the building that they are renting is expiring. The landlord is increasing the rent to $750 per month. He is wondering if we want to continue renting it until the new building is built. The parties discussed the rental and signing a 6-month lease. They plan to spray seeds on the slope at the new yard and on the Tabby Swale Road, where they widened it. Commissioner Miles said that the shoulder work done in Talmage looks really good. He received a complaint about Moon Lake Road, where there is a hazardous spot that spans the entire width of the road. The parties discussed how to repair the road.

Commissioner Miles explained that NACO (National Association of Counties) is promoting Operation Green Light for Veterans and encourages counties to participate. Duchesne County encourages its citizens to uphold the patriotic tradition of recognizing the importance of honoring all those who made immeasurable sacrifices to preserve freedom by displaying green lights in their place of business or residence from November 4-11, 2025. The parties discussed the resolution and its amendments, expressing appreciation for the military families included in the resolution. Commissioner Killian made a motion to approve Resolution No. 25-11, A Resolution Supporting the Participation in Operation Green Light for Veterans 2025, as amended. Commissioner Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.