Killian voted aye, Commissioner Miles voted aye, and Commissioner Hansen voted aye.
The motion passed.

Discussion & Consideration of Purchasing a Hazmat Truck

(9:24 a.m.)

Emergency Management Director Josh Phillips gave an update on his department and explained that the current Emergency Management truck has approximately 96,000 miles. He would like to use the current hazmat truck for Emergency Management and purchase a new truck for hazmat. He presented three quotes for a 2024 Superduty F350 4X4 Crew Cab Pickup.

  • Larry H Miller Ford Provo - $67,976
  • L & L Motor Co. Inc. Roosevelt - $68,900
  • Heritage Ford of Vernal - $69,418.96

The parties discussed the purchase. Commissioner Miles made a motion to approve the purchase of a new hazmat truck from L & L Motor Co. for $68,900. 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 Invasive Species Mitigation (ISM) Grant

(9:31 a.m.)

Weed Control Director Mike Cardon presented the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food Grant (UDAF) Agreement. This grant will assist with eliminating Japanese Knotweed and Russian Olive. UDAF will visit the affected areas next week. The total funding awarded is $15,000. Effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. The parties discussed the grant and noxious weeds in the County. Commissioner Killian made a motion to approve the Invasive Species Mitigation Grant with UDAF and authorize the chair to sign on behalf of the County. Commissioner Miles seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Miles voted aye, and Commissioner Hansen voted aye. The motion passed.

Presentation of the 2023 Annual Library Report

(9:39 a.m.)

Library Director Daniel Mauchley presented a list of accomplishments from 2023 and goals for 2024. Some achievements include a 12% increase in physical circulation, an 11% increase in digital circulation, a 35% increase in library events, a 15% increase in library accounts, and much more. Some of the goals include completing the RFID tagging, which will make self-checkout possible for patrons, pursuing grant funding to acquire patron laptops for the Roosevelt Branch to assist with technology workshops, launching offsite circulation for state inmates at Duchesne County Jail in conjunction with the Sheriff’s Office, and many more goals were listed. The Commissioners expressed their appreciation for the update and the library's services to the community.

Discussion & Consideration for the Triennial Review of the Library Bylaws

(10:20 a.m.)

Library Director Daniel Mauchley presented the bylaws, highlighting the changes in yellow. Most of the changes are under Article 2, Board Meetings, which references the Utah Open and Public Meeting Act. The parties discussed the library board and members. Jessica Shaw, the board chair, introduced herself and expressed her pleasure in serving on the board. Commissioner Killian made a motion to approve the changes to the Library Bylaws as presented. Commissioner Miles seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Miles voted aye, and Commissioner Hansen voted aye. The motion passed.

Recess 10:28 a.m. to 10:45 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 Applications from Local Businesses for the Utah Rural Grant

(10:45 a.m.)

Economic Development Director Deborah Herron presented an application from Utah Sage Inc., DBA Hobby Tractors & Equipment. They have completed the property improvements and spent $25,900.32. They are asking for a match of $10,000. Commissioner Miles made a motion to approve the application from Hobby Tractors & Equipment as presented. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner