Recess 10:01 a.m. to 10:21 a.m.
Commissioner Killian made a motion to take a break. Commissioner Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
Discussion & Consideration of Resolution No. 26-02; A Resolution Clarifying the Scope of Authority and Process for Appointment of Board Members of the Fruitland Special Service District
Deputy Attorney Grant Charles presented the Resolution and explained the updates and reasons. The creation resolution wasn’t clear about who appointed members when a seat was vacant outside of elections. The parties discussed the resolution and the fact that the district still has to follow the election process. Commissioner Chugg made a motion to approve Resolution No. 26-02; A Resolution Clarifying the Scope of Authority and Process for Appointment of Board Members of the Fruitland Special Service District. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Chugg voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
Discussion & Consideration of Fire Restrictions
Emergency Management Director Josh Phillips explained that the 6- to 10-day forecast will include higher temperatures and lower moisture levels. Currently, the County is in the moderate stage. He presented stage 1 fire restrictions and what they include. He would like to move the burn window up to start on March 25th and end on April 15th. The normal burn window is April 15th through May 15th. Everything is greening up now, so it is a good time to start the open burning. The parties discussed negligent fires and the associated suppression costs. When a resident calls in a controlled burn, it doesn’t relieve them of the cost if it gets out of control. There have been a few fires already in the basin. The Ordinance will be updated at an upcoming public hearing.
Discussion & Consideration to Appoint Board Members to the Fruitland Special Service District
John Crowley, Duane Moss, Neil Jones, and David Larson submitted a letter of interest for the Fruitland Special Service District Board. Currently, there are two vacant seats on the board. The parties discussed the candidates. Commissioner Killian made a motion to appoint John Crowley and David Larson to the Fruitland Special Service District Board. Commissioner Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
Discussion of Possible Lay Flat Pipe Ordinance
Deputy Attorney Grant Charles explained that he is continuing to work on the Ordinance. He has received some agreement templates from Crescent Energy that may be considered. The Ordinance will be considered at an upcoming public hearing.
Discussion & Consideration to Ratify the Interlocal Cooperative Agreement Providing for the Uintah Basin Narcotics Strike Force
Commissioner Chugg explained that Daggett County would like to join the Strike Force. Deputy Attorney Grant Charles said that during the Strike Force meeting, it was voted on and passed unanimously to add Daggett County to the Uintah Basin Narcotics Strike Force. The parties discussed some of the jurisdictions of the Strike Force working under Vernal City.
Discussion & Consideration of Resolution No. 26-01; A Resolution of Duchesne County Approving an Amended Interlocal Agreement Establishing the Uintah Basin Narcotic Strike Force
Commissioner Killian made a motion to approve Resolution No. 26-01, a Resolution of Duchesne County Approving an Amended Interlocal Agreement Establishing the Uintah Basin Narcotic Strike Force and Authorizing Commissioner Chugg to sign on behalf of the County. Commissioner Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.