MEETING HELD MONDAY, MAY 6, 2024, BEGINNING AT 9:00 A.M. IN
DUCHESNE, UTAH
Commissioner Irene Hansen, Commissioner Tracy Killian, Commissioner Greg Miles, Attorney Stephen Foote, Deputy Attorney Tyler Allred, Clerk-Auditor Chelise Jessen, Public Works Director Mike Casper, Human Resource Director Judy Stevenson, Human Resource Generalist Nichole Cowley, Human Resource Payroll & Benefits Administrator Jamie Park, Surveyor Jerry Allred, Community Development Assistant Becky Broadhead, Library Director Daniel Mauchley, Assistant Librarian Julie Hewitt, Assistant Librarian Amy Crockett, Treasurer Stephen Potter, Sheriff Travis Tucker, Sheriff’s Office Manager Cynthia Wardle, Deputy Clerk-Auditor Janet Jenkins, Duchesne County Residents Bryan Winterton, Daniel Lowe, Karson Lowe, and Paxton Mares, and Commission Executive Assistant Melissa Hughes is taking the meeting minutes.
Chairperson Hansen welcomed everyone to the meeting.
Human Resource Director Judy Stevenson presented Assistant Librarian Amy Crockett with the May Employee of the Month award. Library Director Daniel Mauchley described the projects and programs Ms. Crockett has implemented at the Duchesne branch. Ms. Crockett thanked everyone for the award and introduced her son and husband, Karson Lowe and Daniel Lowe. Each Commissioner commended her on her efforts and dedication.
Public Works Director Mike Casper gave an update on existing projects and upcoming work. The Bolt-a-Plate bridge on Koch Road (CR 377) and the Red Creek Road (CR15) projects are complete. They will start roto-milling Red Creek Road this week. The Mortenson Lane (CR 50) project will be starting. They rented a dozer for the project. There is also a mastic crew out working. The crack sealing is moving along; the company is doing great. The crusher is running well and producing chips. Director Casper reported that Poleline Road (CR 56) is open and will be striped. The bridge on Old River Road (CR 92) is a couple of weeks ahead of schedule. The graders are behind due to using them on other projects, but they are getting caught up.
Sheriff Travis Tucker presented the Modification of Grant or Agreement with the USDA Forest Service. He explained that the County would be reimbursed for patrol activities on U.S. Forest Service roads, campgrounds, developed sites, and dispersed areas, up to $4,500 plus a carryover of $5,694.86 for a total operating plan of $10,194.86. Unless modified during the annual review, the agreement is effective through September 30, 2025. The parties discuss the agreement and the staffing for the Sheriff’s Department. Commissioner Miles made a motion to approve the Modification of the Forest Service Agreement and authorize the chair to sign on behalf of the County. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Miles voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Hansen voted aye. The motion passed.
Commissioner Miles made a motion to go in and out of a closed meeting for a strategy session to discuss: The Purchase, Exchange, Sale, or Lease of Real Property. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Miles voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Hansen voted aye. The motion passed.