Discussion & Consideration of the Children's Justice Center Accreditation Renewal Application

(9:21 a.m.)

Postponed by general consent.

Discussion & Consideration to Ratify the Letter to Senator Curtis for a Funding Request for the Pickup Wash Flood Control Project

(9:21 a.m.)

The parties discussed the letter that needed to be sent in before the meeting. The letter is requesting funding for the Pickup Wash Flood Control Project and explains the benefits to the Basin. Commissioner Chugg made a motion to ratify the signing of the letter. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Killian voted aye. The motion passed.

Open & Award the Fairgrounds North Restroom Building Bids

(9:23 a.m.)

Nine bids were received for the Fairgrounds North Restroom Building. Two bids are ineligible because they are not for the entire project.

  • PRT Builders LLC - $619,400.00
  • Brett Woods Construction Inc. - $585,288.00
  • Wasatch West - $652,215.00
  • Nichols Remodeling & Construction - $522,739.45
  • Jardine Builders - $721,797.00
  • Tusher Contracting - $609,602.00
  • Ash Excavating, LLC - $516,896.00
  • MiTecho Roofing – ineligible
  • Pitt Roofing - ineligible

The parties discussed the bids and the bidders' acknowledgment of the addendum for the hardware allowance. The apparent low bidder is Ash Excavating, but Nichols Remodeling & Construction has local preference and is within ten percent of Ash Excavating's bid. Commissioner Chugg made a motion to award the bid for the Fairgrounds North Restroom Building to Nichols Remodeling & Construction for $522,739.45. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Killian voted aye. The motion passed.

Discussion & Consideration of the Support Letter for H.R. 1897, the ESA Amendments Act

(9:45 a.m.)

Commissioner Chugg explained that the letter came from the County's lobbyist in Washington, D.C. The letter urges the Speaker of the House to advance H.R. 1897 and support meaningful reforms to improve the Endangered Species Act's effectiveness. The letter was sent last week. Commissioner Chugg made a motion to ratify the Support Letter for H.R. 1897, the ESA Amendments Act. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Killian voted aye. The motion passed.

Recess 9:50 a.m. to 10:06 a.m.

Commissioner Chugg made a motion to saunter. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Killian voted aye. The motion passed.

HR Office – Payroll

(10:06 a.m.)

Human Resource Payroll & Benefits Administrator Jamie Park presented the payroll report for the period ending April 11, 2026. A total of 240 employees were paid. The parties reviewed the payroll. Commissioner Chugg made a motion to approve the payroll for the period ending April 11, 2026, for $648,182.50. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Killian voted aye. The motion passed.

Auditor's Office – Vouchers

(10:08 a.m.)

Deputy Clerk-Auditor Oaklee Larsen presented the vouchers for April 20, 2026, check numbers 172632 through 172693, totaling $380,341.59. The parties reviewed the submitted vouchers. Commissioner Chugg made a motion to approve the vouchers for April 20, 2026, as presented. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Killian voted aye. The motion passed.