Discussion & Consideration of the Application from a Local Business for the Utah Rural Matching Grant
(10:10 a.m.)
Economic Development Director Deborah Herron presented an application from Gift Shop Town. She explained the equipment they purchased to customize souvenirs like t-shirts, cups, hats, and other items. They are requesting $9,750. The parties discussed the business and application. Commissioner Killian made a motion to approve the matching grant application from Gift Shop Town for $9,750. Commissioner Miles seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
Discussion & Consideration of a Utah Outdoor Recreation Grant
(10:14 a.m.)
Economic Development Director Deborah Herron explained that the Forest Service requests Duchesne County to be the lead on the grant. The Forest Service will provide the funding that is needed. The project will improve the Ranger Station with furnishing, create a group site, and install a vault toilet for public use. Community Development Assistant Director Mike Gottfredson said that Aaron Selig is the new representative for our area. He has worked with him on other projects. The parties discussed the project. Commissioner Killian made a motion to apply as the lead on the grant. Commissioner Miles seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
Recess 10:19 a.m. to 10:47 a.m.
Commissioner Killian made a motion to recess. Commissioner Miles seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
Human Resource Office – Payroll
(10:47 a.m.)
Human Resource Payroll & Benefits Administrator Jamie Park presented the payroll ending February 15, 2025, with 213 employees paid. The parties reviewed the payroll. Commissioner Killian made a motion to approve the payroll ending February 15, 2025, as presented. Commissioner Miles seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
Discussion & Consideration of Appointment to the Uinta Basin Medical Board
(10:49 a.m.)
Commissioner Miles stated that a board member has resigned and needs to be replaced. Irene Hansen had previously served on that board, and he recommended her for the position. Commissioner Killian made a motion to appoint Irene Hansen to the Uinta Basin Medical Board. Commissioner Miles seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
Auditors Office – Surplus
(10:51 a.m.)
Sheriff Travis Tucker presented a list of twelve vehicles and two snowmobiles to be approved for surplus. The parties discussed the items' ages and issues. Commissioner Killian made a motion to approve the surplus as presented. Commissioner Miles seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
Auditors Office – Vouchers
(10:56 a.m.)
Deputy Clerk-Auditor Lexie Young presented the February 24, 2025, vouchers, check numbers 168237 through 168337, for $535,268.01. The parties reviewed the vouchers submitted. Commissioner Killian made a motion to approve the vouchers for February 24, 2025, as presented. Commissioner Miles seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
Recess 11:00 a.m. to 11:43 a.m.
Commissioner Killian made a motion to recess. Commissioner Miles seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
Consideration of Minutes of the Combined Commission Meeting held February 10, 2025
(11:43 a.m.)
The parties reviewed the combined Commission meeting minutes for February 10, 2025. Commissioner Killian made a motion to approve the minutes for February 10, 2025, as