Minutes of Combined Commission Working & Regular Session

Present –

Commissioner Irene Hansen, Commissioner Tracy Killian, Deputy Attorney Tyler Allred, Public Works Deputy Director Clint Curtis, Public Works Director Mike Casper, Deputy Clerk-Auditor Janet Jenkins, Human Resource Director Judy Stevenson, Treasurer Stephen Potter, Clerk-Auditor Chelise Jessen, Assessor Traci Herrera, Surveyor Jerry Allred, Community Development Assistant Director Mike Gottfredson, Community Development Assistant Becky Broadhead, Library Director Daniel Mauchely, Deputy Assessor Michelle Lewis, Economic Development Director Deborah Herron, Theresa Welborn-Horrocks, Stacy Giles, Jeff Johnson, Thomas Casey, Brendon Curtis, Ken Betts, and Rodney Winch with the Road Department, Duchesne High School Girls Wrestling Team and Coaches, Duchesne County Residents Jeff Chug, Bryan Winterton, Jonathan Farnsworth, Megan Farnsworth and children, and Commission Executive Assistant Melissa Hughes is taking the meeting minutes.

Opening Comments

(9:00 a.m.)

Chairperson Hansen welcomed everyone to the meeting and excused Commissioner Miles.

Pledge of Allegiance

(9:01 a.m.)

Recognition for the Duchesne High School Girls Wrestling State Championship

(9:03 a.m.)

Commissioner Hansen briefly described the Centennial History Book and her experience meeting an elderly lady whose story was in the book. She explained how the Wrestling Team is making history with its achievement. Both Commissioners congratulated the team on the award. The team has three seniors. Alexie Weimer introduced herself and expressed gratitude for her team and coaches and the recognition from the Commissioners and community.

Presentation of Employee of the Month

(9:14 a.m.)

Human Resource Director Judy Stevenson introduced the Employee of the Month Committee, Daniel Mauchley, Becky Broadhead, and Michelle Lewis, and thanked them for their hard work. The March Employee of the Month was presented to Public Works Assistant Theresa Welborn-Horrocks. Commission Executive Assistant Melissa Hughes read the nomination letter she submitted. Both Commissioners appreciated Mrs. Welborn-Horrocks for her dedication and commitment to the County. Mrs. Welborn-Horrocks thanked everyone for the award.

Public Works Update

(9:27 a.m.)

Public Works Director Mike Casper gave an update on existing projects and upcoming work. Crews are cleaning up snow today and preparing for projects once the weather cooperates. Some complaints have been received about muddy roads, but most aren’t county roads. The department is back to working four tens.

Discussion & Consideration of the Scout Energy Management LLC Application to the BLM for the Installation of a Buried Flex-Pipe Produced Water Pipeline

(9:33 a.m.)

Commissioner Hansen read the letter written by Community Development Director Mike Hyde to Mr. Jerry Kenczka, the Assistant Field Manager of Lands and Minerals for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Vernal Field Office. The parties discussed the letter and the possible impacts on the county's right-of-way. Commissioner Killian made a motion to approve the letter as written. Commissioner Hansen seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Hansen voted aye. The motion passed.