fast and torched pinion and juniper off the side of Highway 87. County, state, Duchesne City, and Altamont resources were called to suppress the fire. The drought is showing how dry things get without soil moisture. Other than being in red flag conditions, the weekend went fairly well. Levi and his crew will be working on Highway 208 this week and next to try to complete the mitigation work.
Commissioner Chugg made a motion to saunter. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Chugg voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
Deputy Assessor Brandi Winteron explained that both the leasee (NYDIG) and the leasor (Stoneridge) paid the property taxes on the equipment. They are requesting a refund of $63,465.18. The refund should be given to NYDIG. The parties discussed the refund. Commissioner Chugg made a motion to refund the double payment of $63,465.18. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Chugg voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
Deputy Clerk-Auditor Oaklee Larsen presented the vouchers for June 08, 2026, check numbers 173096 through 173191, totaling $1,130,342.20. The parties reviewed the submitted vouchers. Commissioner Chugg made a motion to approve the vouchers for June 01, 2026, as presented. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Chugg voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
The parties reviewed the combined minutes of the June 01, 2026, meeting. Commissioner Chugg made a motion to approve the minutes of the June 01, 2026, meeting, with corrections. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Chugg voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
Human Resource Director Judy Stevenson gave an update on her department. Two employees were hired for the Road Department. The Justice Court Receptionist position has been filled. The part-time I.T. was filled, and the full-time position was posted today. A receptionist was hired for Travel & Tourism, with the other position still open. The training went well with the jail Corporals and Sergeants. She will be training the Weed Department on incident reporting.
Commissioner Killian made a motion to go in and out of a closed session to discuss: The Character, Professional Competence, or Physical or Mental Health of an Individual. Commissioner Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
No action to be taken at this time.
Commissioner Chugg made a motion to go in and out of a closed session to discuss: Reasonably Imminent Litigation. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion.