Commissioner Hansen read the letter from the Johnson Water Improvement District. The Board of Trustees met on December 29, 2023, at the Johnson Water Improvement District office to discuss filling the two open trustee seats. The board came up with the following names for the Board of Trustees for Precinct #2 and Precinct #3: Precinct #3 Tom Henderson and Precinct #2 Drew Eschler.

Commissioner Miles shared his thoughts. He doesn’t think the board vacancies were advertised on the Public Notice Website, so he would like to send a letter suggesting they hold a special election that is advertised correctly. The parties discussed the process and the need to verify the precincts for accuracy.

Terry Nelsen of Roosevelt, Utah, spoke and explained his experience with the previous elections that the district held. He thinks if it is advertised, there will be individuals interested in serving on the board. Commissioner Miles made a motion to send a letter to the Johnson Water Improvement District asking them to identify the district boundaries and have the election advertised and completed by April 1, 2024. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Miles voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Hansen voted aye. The motion passed.

Deputy Clerk-Auditor Lexi Young presented two new business licenses

• TK Onsite Welding LLC, owned by Tim Klenz, Duchesne, Utah.
• GTS Field Services, owned by Gatling Williams and Tristen Greene, Upalco, Utah.

The parties reviewed and discussed the new business licenses. Commissioner Killian made a motion to ratify the business licenses issued by the Clerk-Auditors office as presented. Commissioner Miles seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Miles voted aye, and Commissioner Hansen voted aye. The motion passed.

Clerk-Auditor Chelise Jessen presented the January 08, 2024 vouchers, check numbers 163783 through 163881, for $948,647.79. The parties review the vouchers submitted. Commissioner Miles made a motion to approve the January 08, 2024 vouchers, as presented. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Miles voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Hansen voted aye. The motion passed.

Commissioner Hansen explained the new position, which has been in the making for over five years. They have hired an attorney for indigent defense. This is a new position, but it will not add to the budget. The budgeted money will remain in the County instead of going to a contracted attorney. Commissioner Killian made a motion to accept and add the Duchesne County position. Commissioner Miles seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Miles voted aye, and Commissioner Hansen voted aye. The motion passed.

Commissioner Hansen reflected on her experiences while serving on the board. Commissioner Miles thanked Commissioner Hansen for her dedication and commitment to the UAC Board of Directors and would like to appoint her to the board to represent Duchesne County for her last year. Commissioner Miles made a motion to re-appoint Commissioner Irene Hansen to serve on the UAC Board of Directors representing Duchesne County. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Miles voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Hansen voted aye. The motion passed.

Deputy Attorney Tyler Allred presented three agreements. Confidential Settlement Agreement and Release, Settlement Agreement and Release Utah Opioid Litigation, and Utah Subdivision Agreement to Allocate Opioid Settlement Funds. The parties discuss the settlements and the opioid crisis. Commissioner Miles made a motion to approve the