Cemetery asphalt needs to be repaired this year. The parties discussed the projects completed this year.
Discussion & Consideration of Wage Increase for the Public Works Department
Public Works Director Mike Casper explained that he would like to increase the wages for his department $2.00 per hour. Clerk-Auditor Chelise Jessen calculated the numbers, and there is room in the budget for this year. It would increase the budget by about $82,000. She said the road department is vital and very deserving of the increase. The parties discussed the increases and how the County went several years without a wage increase across all departments. Commissioner Killian made a motion to increase the Public Works wages by $2.00 per hour. Commissioner Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
Discussion & Consideration of Approach Permits
Public Works Deputy Director Clint Curtis presented two approach permits, a commercial and a residential. The commercial approach has exceptions on the roads that can be used without armoring. The residential approach is an existing approach that was recently installed. Deputy Director Curtis inspected it and it is to standard. 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.
Emergency Management Update
Emergency Management Director Josh Phillips updated the public on the current conditions. Some of the County equipment and crew will be coming back from the Monroe Fire. There were two fires in the County recently. Both were human-caused. As of August 1, 2025, Utah has implemented Stage 2 fire restrictions statewide, banning all open flames on state and unincorporated lands due to extreme wildfire risk. The parties discussed placing digital signs and advertising on the radio about the dangers and restrictions.
Discussion & Consideration of County Volunteers
Human Resource generalist Tommi Mascaro presented a list of fifteen volunteers who passed the background check. The parties discussed the volunteers. Commissioner Chugg made a motion to approve the volunteers as presented. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Chugg voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
Summation of the County Fair
Commissioner Miles said it was an exceptional week. It went smoothly in all areas compared to previous years. More seating is needed for the events. The sound for the concert could have been better, but he received positive feedback about the artist. They