Auditors Office – Vouchers

Clerk-Auditor Chelise Jessen presented the November 18, 2024, vouchers, check numbers 167261 through 167413, for $1,121,078.90. The parties reviewed the vouchers submitted. Commissioner Miles made a motion to approve the vouchers as presented for November 18, 2024. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Miles voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Hansen voted aye. The motion passed.

Recess 10:26 a.m. to 10:38 a.m.

Commissioner Miles made a motion to recess. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Miles voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Hansen voted aye. The motion passed.

Treasurer’s Office – Tax Abatements

Treasurer Stephen Potter presented the 2024 Individual Abatement Report. The adjustments are as follows: Residential Buildings – 5 for $2,911.83 and Residential Land – 1 for $1.17, a total of 6 for $2,913.00. The breakdown is Circuit Breaker – 4 for $2,913.00, Indigent – 1 for $241.45, 20% Circuit Breaker – 4 for $1,832.42, Veterans – 4 for $6,055.92, a total of 13 for $11,042.79. The parties discussed the report. Commissioner Miles made a motion to approve the abatement report as presented. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Miles voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Hansen voted aye. The motion passed.

Assessor’s Office – Tax Adjustments

Treasurer Stephen Potter presented a list of thirty-four parcels for tax adjustments and explained the adjustments. The list of adjustments will be kept in the Clerk-Auditor’s office with the minutes. The parties discussed the tax adjustments. Commissioner Killian made a motion to approve the tax adjustments as presented. Commissioner Miles seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Miles voted aye, and Commissioner Hansen voted aye. The motion passed.

Human Resource Office – Payroll

Human Resource Payroll & Benefits Administrator Jamie Park presented the payroll ending November 19, 2024, with 247 employees paid. The parties reviewed the payroll. Commissioner Killian made a motion to approve the payroll as presented. Commissioner Miles seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Miles voted aye, and Commissioner Hansen voted aye. The motion passed.

Discussion of Possible Subjects for the Next Meeting

Public Hearing 11:00 a.m. – Ordinance #24-409; An Ordinance Amending Title 8, Chapters 2, 6, and 13 of the Duchesne County Zoning Ordinance Regarding Oil & Gas Drilling and Production Sites

Present –

Commissioner Irene Hansen, Commissioner Tracy Killian, Deputy Attorney Tyler Allred, Community Development Director Mike Hyde, Community Development Deputy Director Mike Gottfredson, Economic Development Director Deborah Herron, Sheriff Travis Tucker, Public Works Director Mike Casper, Public Works Deputy Director Clint Curtis, Deputy Treasurer Connie Sweat, Attorney Stephen Foote, Commissioner Elect Jeff Chugg, Roger Ames, Kelari Winterton, Rikki Hrenko-Browining, Mike Hawley and Brock Harrison with Jones & DeMille Engineering, Leslie Pearson-Rich, Lisa Sagers, Jerald Sagers, Jeff Crozier, Andrea Gurr, Frank Jimenez, Thomas Winterton, Allen Smith, Heather Ivie, Garrett Taylor, Gordon Moon, Orlan Wallace, Richard Powell, Bart Kettle, Teisha Black, Jacob Woodland, Cameron Cutch, Kelsey Carter, Zane Lay, J.D. Kesler, Lori Winterton, and Commission Executive Assistant Melissa Hughes is taking the meeting minutes.