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Discussion of Updating the Fire Ordinance

Commissioner Miles stated that the County’s Fire Ordinance hasn’t been updated since 2003. Deputy Attorney Tyler Allred stated that Duchesne County is the only county with no criminal penalty for negligent fire. The process of collecting the fines is inefficient and needs to be updated. The ordinance needs guidelines to follow. The parties discussed possible situations. Deputy Attorney Allred will continue to work on the update.

Discussion & Consideration of the Beer License Application

This application is for a rodeo at the Events Center in May. The applicant and company have been thoroughly vetted and investigated. Commissioner Killian made a motion to approve the Beer License as presented. Commissioner Miles seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Miles voted aye, and Commissioner Hansen voted aye. The motion passed.

Discussion & Consideration of the New Business Licenses

Deputy Clerk-Auditor Janet Jenkins presented five new business licenses:

• Western Glow, owned by Baylee Clayburn, Duchesne, Utah.
• Elevated Auto Repair, LLC, owned by Devin Ross, Roosevelt, Utah.
• Sweet Treats Co., owned by Krystal Stradinger, Neola, Utah.
• Solomon Mobile Services, owned by Marshall E Solomon, Roosevelt, Utah.
• Fishes Rental Management LLC, owned by Kevin Fishes, Tabiona, Utah.

The parties reviewed and discussed the new business licenses. Commissioner Killian made a motion to accept the business licenses that have been approved by the Clerk-Auditor’s office as presented. Commissioner Miles seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Miles voted aye, and Commissioner Hansen voted aye. The motion passed.

Auditors Office – Vouchers

Clerk-Auditor Chelise Jessen presented the May 6, 2024, vouchers, check numbers 164931 through 165054, for $894,951.02. The parties reviewed the vouchers submitted. Commissioner Miles made a motion to approve the vouchers for May 6, 2024, as presented. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Miles voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Hansen voted aye. The motion passed.

Assessor’s Office – Tax Adjustments

Treasurer Stephen Potter presented the tax adjustments for the Assessor’s Office. For parcel 5050, the owner turned in the primary declaration, and it was never sent in for a refund; it qualified for 2023 for a credit of $1,289.20. Parcel 1652, the mobile home value was doubled in the appraisal, and we need to refund the difference for a credit of $679.77. Parcel 0851, the mobile home, has been double taxed for the last three years for a credit amount of $2,690.16. Parcel 8893, the personal property value, was being taxed in the home appraisal for a credit of $954.86. Parcel 8826, the personal property value, was being taxed in the home appraisal for a credit of $1,003.22. Parcel 1750, the improvement value was doubled in coins for a credit of $300.39. Parcel 2772, the cabin value doubled in coins for a credit of $923.96. The parties discussed the tax adjustments. Commissioner Killian made a motion to approve the tax adjustments as presented. Commissioner Miles seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Miles voted aye, and Commissioner Hansen voted aye. The motion passed.

Auditors Office – Surplus

Clerk-Auditor Chelise Jessen presented a piano from the Events Center to be placed on the surplus website. Commissioner Miles explained that the piano was obtained for the County talent show during the fair. It is now out of tune and not needed. Commissioner Miles made a motion to approve the surplus item as presented. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Miles voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Hansen voted aye. The motion passed.