MINUTES OF COMBINED COMMISSION WORKING & REGULAR SESSION

Commissioner Irene Hansen, Commissioner Greg Miles, Commissioner Tracy Killian, Deputy Attorney Tyler Allred, Public Works Director Mike Casper, Emergency Management Director Josh Phillips, State Fire Warden Brandon Peck, Surveyor Jerry Allred, Deputy Clerk-Auditor Becky Broadhead, Economic Development Director Deborah Herron, Treasurer Stephen Potter, Assessor Traci Herrera, Deputy Assessor JR Hyde, Deputy Assessor Cheryl Fabrizio, Deputy Assessor Brandi Winterton, Deputy Assessor Michelle Lewis, Deputy Assessor Cory Luttrell, Human Resource Director Judy Stevenson, Human Resource Payroll & Benefits Administrator Jamie Park, Electronic Records Director Cristina Neilson, and Commission Executive Assistant Melissa Hughes is taking the meeting minutes.

Chairperson Hansen welcomed everyone to the meeting.

Emergency Management Director Josh Phillips and State Fire Warden Brandon Peck updated the parties of the Yellow Lake Fire on Wolf Creek. The fire is currently in Wasatch County, six miles from the Duchesne County line. Highway 35 is closed to the public for safety. The closure is expected to remain for at least 48 hours until the fire activity decreases and the road can be cleared of debris. It has burned 1,500 to 2,000 acres and is 0% contained. Today is considered a critical fire day with high winds.

Human Resource Director Judy Stevenson presented Deputy Assessor Cheryl Fabrizio with the September Employee of the Month award. Assessor Traci Herrera read the nomination letter submitted by Deputy Assessor Ginger Johnson and herself. Deputy Assessor Fabrizio thanked everyone for the award. Each Commissioner commended her for genuinely caring about the public and being a kind and sincere person.

Public Works Director Mike Casper gave an update on existing projects and upcoming work. The North Crescent (CR 177) widening project is underway; they have prepped about 1.5 miles. The crusher crew attended a crusher conference last week. The Wells Draw project should be completed this week. They will start striping the roads. Some culverts are being replaced on County Road 11 in Tabiona. They are preparing trucks for the winter season. The parties discussed patching and dust suppressant needing to be applied in the Red Creek area.

Public Works Director Mike Casper presented four Residential/Commercial Approach Permits with aerial pictures of the property and approach location. The parties discussed the permits. Commissioner Miles made a motion to approve the residential/commercial approach permits as presented 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.

No BOE adjustments this week.