Discussion & Consideration of Resolution No. 25-09; A Resolution Supporting Participation in the All Hazards Multi-Jurisdictional Mitigation Planning Process and Adoption of the All Hazards Multi-Jurisdictional Mitigation Plan

Emergency Management Assistant Shelly Felter presented the resolution. She explained the process of updating the mitigation plan, which has to be updated every five years. The parties discussed the resolution and the mitigation plan. Commissioner Chugg made a motion to approve and adopt Resolution No. 25-09; A Resolution Supporting Participation in the All Hazards Multi-Jurisdictional Mitigation Planning Process and Adoption of the All Hazards Multi-Jurisdictional Mitigation Plan. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Chugg voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.

Discussion & Consideration of the Board of Equalization (BOE) Adjustments

Clerk-Auditor Chelise Jessen presented a list of four parcels from August 17, 2025, through August 23, 2025. The parcel's values were adjusted, and the report shows the reason for each parcel. The parties discussed the adjustments. Commissioner Killian made a motion to accept the BOE Adjustments as presented. Commissioner Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.

Assessor’s Office – Tax Adjustments

Assessor Traci Herrera presented the tax adjustments for the Assessor's Office. She explained that the owner applied for primary exemption on March 5, 2021, and the prior Assessor approved it; however, it was not changed from secondary to primary. The owner is requesting a refund for the previous years. Thurland Reay introduced himself and explained that he is the property owner and that he would like a refund for the mistake made. The parties discussed the tax refund. Commissioner Killian made a motion to approve the tax adjustments as presented. Commissioner Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.

Award the Crossroads Building HVAC Controls Upgrade Bids

Building & Grounds Director Shane Jenkins recommended Salmon Mechanical for the Crossroads Building HVAC Controls Upgrade for $348,922.00. Commissioner Miles reminded the audience of the four bids received, along with their corresponding amounts.

• Salmon Mechanical - $348,922.00
• Automated Mechanical - $518,205.00
• Mechanical Service & Systems Inc.- $559,873.00
• Deseret Development LLC - $425,975.34

The parties discussed the bids and the federal grant requirements. Commissioner Chugg made a motion to accept the low bid from Salmon Mechanical for $348,922.00 for the Crossroads Building HVAC Controls Upgrade. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Chugg voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.

Building & Grounds Update

Building & Grounds Director Shane Jenkins gave an update for his department. The carpet cleaning is completed. They are conducting the annual alarm and building inspections. They are meeting with all department heads to complete a list of repairs and upgrades. There is a valve at the jail that is having issues and will need to be replaced. It will cost $4,000 to $6,000 to replace. The main water line at the Administration Building is leaking; they are looking into the repairs. He is working on the plans for the upgrades at the Fruitland Fire Station. Some of the sensors on the faucets and drinking fountains are damaged and have to be replaced. The recent rain has caused some issues at the Emergency Management Building. The parties discussed possible repairs. The Commissioners expressed their appreciation to Director Jenkins and his crew for their hard work.