Commissioner Greg Miles, Commissioner Jeff Chugg, Commissioner Tracy Killian, Deputy Attorney Tyler Allred, Public Works Director Mike Casper, Public Works Deputy Director Clint Curtis, Emergency Management Director Josh Phillips, Economic Development Director Deborah Herron, Attorney Stephen Foote, Human Resource Director Judy Stevenson, Deputy Clerk-Auditor Lexie Clayburn, Treasurer Stephen Potter, Community Development Director Mike Hyde, Deputy Assessor Brandi Winterton, and Commission Executive Assistant Melissa Hughes is taking the meeting minutes.

Chairman Miles welcomed everyone to the meeting.

Public Works Director Mike Casper updated the public on existing projects and upcoming work. They have continued work on the new building site. The compaction test came back yesterday, and they will add another lift. They can complete a lift about every three days. When the material is received, it has too much moisture, and they must wait for it to dry out. Director Casper spoke to the landowner about the scales on the property, and they are willing to sell them for the price discussed in the meeting last week. They completed the shoulder on North Crescent last week. The parties discussed intersections and approaches. The culverts in Talmage are complete, and they will start zipping and paving next week. The crushers are running smoothly. There are graders out on the graveled roads. The parties discussed the UDOT project on State Highway 87 and the complaints they have received from the residents in the area.

Public Works Deputy Director Clint Curtis presented two approach permits. He explained the location for both the residential and commercial approach permits. The parties discussed the requests. Commissioner Chugg made a motion to approve the approach permits as presented. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Chugg voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.

Public Works Director Mike Casper presented the quote from Premier Truck Group for a Western Star 49X and additional equipment that needs to be installed. He explained the build process and the time frame for completion. The purchase of the plow truck is part of the replacement schedule. The parties discussed the purchase. Commissioner Killian made a motion to purchase the plow truck with the sander, dump bed, and plow for $348,758.49. Commissioner Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.

Emergency Management Director Josh Phillips presented a list of thirteen outstanding invoices for negligent fires, the oldest from 2018. Deputy Clerk-Auditor Lexie Clayburn explained that she has sent invoices and hasn’t received a response. The parties discussed options for recouping expenses and the billing process going forward. The Commissioners would like to see the fire report for each invoice. This item will continue at the next Commission meeting in two weeks.

Community Development Director Mike Hyde presented a support letter to Ms. Lesley Tullis, Environmental Coordinator of the Ashley National Forest. He explained that we