update the information to include all cities. The parties discussed the ordinance. Commissioner Miles made a motion to approve 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 as amended. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Miles voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Hansen voted aye. The motion passed.
Discussion & Consideration of Lease Agreement with Ovintiv USA Inc.
Deputy Attorney Tyler Allred presented and explained Ovintiv's request. The lease agreement has expired, and a decision needs to be made regarding a future agreement. The County can sign another lease or an operating agreement and share the profit and loss with Ovintiv. The parties discussed the request and options. Commissioner Killian made a motion to partner with Ovintiv USA Inc. and authorize the chair to sign the operating permit. Commissioner Miles seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Miles voted aye, and Commissioner Hansen voted aye. The motion passed.
Central Utah Water Conservancy District (CUWCD) Truth in Taxation Presentation
Gene Shawcroft, CUWCD's General Manager, introduced himself, Mike Whimpey, the Assistant General Manager, Shelley Brennan, and Brad Wells, board members. He then presented a Truth in Taxation County Report for fiscal year 2024-2025. In the packet, there is a map of the boundaries, information for the CUP Bonneville Unit features, how the district benefits the public, the revenues budget overview, the certified rate vs. an authorized rate tax revenue, the cost for an average household, some of the unanticipated/emergency replacement projects, the projected capital replacement expenditures in the Duchesne area, WTP Reserve Revenue vs. Capital Replacement Expenditures. There is a difference of $5.8 million between the certified tax rate of 0.000380 and the authorized tax rate of 0.0004. The report shows that the average household value in Duchesne County is $257,000. The certified rate estimated at 0.000387 would equal $36.99. The proposed rate of 0.0004 would equal $38.94, which is a $1.95 annual tax increase to maintain the rate at 0.0004. The Truth in Taxation Public Hearing is in Roosevelt, UT, on August 26th at 6:00 pm and in Orem, Utah, on August 27th at 6:00 pm. The Final Budget hearing will be on August 28th at the board meeting at 1:00 pm.
Recess 10:25 a.m. to 10:37 a.m.
Commissioner Miles made a motion to recess. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Miles voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Hansen voted aye. The motion passed.
Discussion & Consideration of the Board of Equalization (BOE) Adjustments
Clerk-Auditor Chelise Jessen presented a list of properties that needed value added after the 2024 tax roll was closed. Before closing the roll, the Assessor completed several checks between the programs, and everything seemed correct. The list of properties has been corrected as BOE changes. Commissioner Miles made a motion to accept the BOE adjustments as presented. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Miles voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Hansen voted aye. The motion passed.
Auditors Office – Vouchers
Clerk-Auditor Chelise Jessen presented the July 8, 2024, vouchers, check numbers 165672 through 165747, for $681,368.19. The parties reviewed the vouchers submitted. Commissioner Miles made a motion to approve the vouchers for July 8, 2024, as presented. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Miles voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Hansen voted aye. The motion passed.
Recorder’s Office – Tax Adjustments
Recorder Shelley Brennan presented the tax adjustments for the Recorder’s Office. Parcel 8340, the acreage has been incorrect since 2000 for a credit of $267.74. Commissioner Killian made a motion to approve the tax adjustment as presented. Commissioner Miles seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Miles voted aye, and Commissioner Hansen voted aye. The motion passed.