MINUTES OF COMBINED COMMISSION WORKING & REGULAR SESSION

MEETING HELD MONDAY, AUGUST 18, 2025, BEGINNING AT 9:00 A.M. IN

DUCHESNE, UTAH

Present –

Commissioner Greg Miles, Commissioner Jeff Chugg, Commissioner Tracy Killian, Deputy Attorney Tyler Allred, Building & Grounds Director Shane Jenkins, Emergency Management Director Josh Phillips, Building & Grounds Landscaper Chandler Sweat, Human Resource Generalist Tommi Mascaro, Public Works Director Mike Casper, Public Works Deputy Director Clint Curtis, Building & Grounds Maitenance Technician Jake Sorenson, Building & Grounds Maintenance Technician Jesse Flores, Building & Grounds Maintenance Technician Dean Powell, Deputy Clerk-Auditor Hadley Cardwell, Economic Development Director Deborah Herron, Clerk-Auditor Chelise Jessen, Travel & Tourism Director Ryan Lundstrom, Recorder Shelley Brennan, Human Resource Payroll and Benefits Administrator Jamie Park, Chief Deputy Clerk-Auditor Lexie Clayburn, Surveyor Ryan Allred, Assessor Traci Herrera, Duchesne County Residents Brian and Vanessa Lucas, and Commission Executive Assistant Melissa Hughes is taking the meeting minutes.

Opening Comments

(9:03 a.m.)

Chairman Miles welcomed everyone to the meeting.

Pledge of Allegiance

(9:04 a.m.)

Presentation of Employee of the Month

(9:05 a.m.)

Human Resource Generalist Tommi Mascaro presented the August Employee of the Month Award to Building & Grounds Landscaper Chandler Sweat. Commission Executive Assistant Melissa Hughes read the nomination letter she submitted. Mr. Sweat thanked everyone for the recognition. Each Commissioner expressed their appreciation to Mr. Sweat for his hard work, dedication, and attention to detail. Building & Grounds Director Shane Jenkins explained how Mr. Sweat is willing to help with all projects, not only landscaping.

Presentation of the Winner for the Irene Hansen Conference Room Naming Contest

(9:12 a.m.)

Economic Development Director Deborah Herron explained the contest to name the Conference Room at the Irene Hansen Building. Brian Lucas submitted Kings Peak for the name, and his reason was: Beautiful Trails and the “Height” of being outdoors. Mr. Lucas expressed his gratitude for the recognition.

Public Works Update

(9:15 a.m.)

Public Works Director Mike Casper updated the public on existing and upcoming projects. The chipping is almost complete. They are applying rottomill on Upper Red Creek (CR1) starting tomorrow. It will be for one mile. The paving in Tabiona is beginning today, and it should be complete in three or four days. They will pave the Roosevelt yard after. The paint crew should be striping in a week or two. The Talmage

Combined Working & Regular Commission Meeting held 08/11/2025
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