MEETING HELD MONDAY, JULY 8, 2024, BEGINNING AT 9:00 A.M. IN
DUCHESNE, UTAH
Present –
Commissioner Irene Hansen, Commissioner Tracy Killian, Commissioner Greg Miles, Deputy Attorney Tyler Allred, Clerk-Auditor Chelise Jessen, Public Works Director Mike Casper, Public Works Deputy Director Clint Curtis, Economic Development Director Deborah Herron, Deputy Clerk-Auditor Lexie Young, Deputy Clerk-Auditor Becky Broadhead, Human Resource Payroll & Benefits Administrator Jamie Park, Human Resource Generalist Tommi Mascaro, Recorder Shelley Brennan, Emergency Management Director Josh Phillips, Deputy Assessor Ginger Johnson, Public Defender Director Michelle Hull, Public Defender Assistant Tamra Yazzie, Deputy Public Defender Bric Slade, Sheriff Travis Tucker, Central Utah Water Conservation District (CUWCD) General Manager Gene Shawcroft, CUWCD Assistant General Manager Mike Whimpey, CUWCD Board Trustee Brad Wells, Duchesne County Residents Jeff Chugg, and Christoper Tabbee, and Commission Executive Assistant Melissa Hughes is taking the meeting minutes.
Opening Comments
(9:00 a.m.)
Chairperson Hansen welcomed everyone to the meeting.
Pledge of Allegiance
(9:01 a.m.)
Fourth of July Discussion
(9:02 a.m.)
The parties discussed the Fourth of July Parades and Celebrations they attended. The towns and cities are so patriotic, making the Commissioners proud. On the 4th, Commissioner Miles attended the Bluebell Celebration, where they retired the flag and honored individuals for their service. Commissioner Hansen attended the Duchesne City parade, and Commissioner Killian attended the Neola parade. On Saturday, the 6th, Commissioner Killian and Commissioner Miles attended the parade in Tabiona.
Presentation of Employee of the Month
(9:05 a.m.)
Human Resource Director Judy Stevenson presented the July Employee of the Month Award to Public Defender Assistant Tamra Yazzie. Public Defender Director Michelle Hull introduced herself and described her new role and department. She read the nomination letter she submitted for Ms. Yazzie. Ms. Yazzie thanked everyone for the award. Deputy Public Defender Bric Slade introduced himself and described his background. Each Commissioner commended Ms. Yazzie for her hard work and dedication to ensuring the new department has what is needed to be successful.
Public Works Update
(9:17 a.m.)
Public Works Director Mike Casper gave an update on existing projects and upcoming work. The chip-sealing projects are going well. Red Creek (CR 1) is now complete. They will move to Neola, Roosevelt, Altamont, Ledge Lane (CR 287), Cedarview Cemetary Road (CR 282), and Rock Creek. Most of the roads in the township of Neola are scheduled to be chipped-sealed. The crusher had some issues last week caused by metal. It is up and running now. They picked up the 2-ton truck last week; they are waiting for the bed to be installed. The new zipper should be delivered today, and the grader will be delivered tomorrow. The Commissioners appreciated Director Casper and his crew's hard work with the projects.
Discussion & Consideration of Ordinance No. 24-411; An Ordinance Amending Ordinance Nos. 93-116, 03-210, 06-246, and 07-252 Adopting Title 3 Chapter 3 of the Duchesne County Code Establishing Rules and Regulations for Fire Protection within Duchesne County
(9:24 a.m.)
Deputy Attorney Tyler Allred presented the ordinance and explained the changes that have been made. The parties discussed additional amendments. Emergency Management Director Josh Phillips asked questions about the online application process and how to