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Community Development Director Mike Hyde explained that the zoning ordinance amendments found in Ordinance #24-409 are proposed due to the rapid expansion of oil and gas drilling and production facilities on private (fee) land in Duchesne County, with the associated impacts on residents and roads in agriculture and rural residential areas. He summarized the findings of fact and some of the amendments to the ordinance.

Mike Hawley with Jones & DeMille Engineering shared the latest analysis and industry-suggested cost levels. The current fee is suggested at $14,250 per well per mile.

Thomas Winterton of Roosevelt spoke in opposition to the ordinance. He attended a meeting last week and met an investor who declined an investment opportunity in the Uintah Basin. He said the reason was because of the uncertainty of this ordinance. He spoke about the oil industry when the president-elect was in office previously.

Ryan Harrison of Arcadia is a County resident, business owner, and royalty owner. He is concerned about the damage the industry is causing to the roads. Industry traffic damaged and blocked the key route to his business, and he worries that his customers won’t have access to it. He is in favor of the impact fee for assistance with road repairs.

Bart Kettle with DOGM appreciates the Commission's work with the stakeholders, but there are sections that they would like to coordinate with the County. He suggested postponing the ordinance.

Zane Lay with Ovintiv said that uncertainty is the ordinance's downfall. He disagrees with not adding the fees to the ordinance and suggests removing the compressor station and water hauling facilities and handling them separately from the oil wells.

Lori Winterton of Roosevelt said that her husband, Senator Winterton, is working on bills that would divert some money to the County for road repairs. She said he needs support to pass these bills, and this ordinance wouldn’t be required. Mrs. Winterton believes the State needs more education of the industry.

Cameron Cutch of Roosevelt, representing Uinta Wax, is concerned about the limited time allowed to review the new language of the ordinance. He doesn’t think the ordinance should be passed today, and he doesn’t agree that the redlines submitted by UPA weren’t considered. The fee should be included in the ordinance, and he would like another working session before it is passed.

Jake Woodland with Wasatch Energy Management said thank you for the time to address the Commission. He expressed his appreciation to Mr. Harrison for coming forward with his concern. He said that all constituents need to be considered for this ordinance. The timelines to respond have been an issue; there is significant overlap and conflicting rules. He suggested the Commissioners review the letter from Mr. Kesler.

Dan Brooks with Crescent-Javelin EP said he had spent a lot of time with UPA to come up with the redline suggestions, and they were not recognized. He said that the ordinance is not acceptable as drafted. He is supportive of an impact fee, but the ordinance is not ready to be passed.

Hyrum Winterton of Roosevelt suggested listening to the producers. The ordinance should be agreeable to them so they will stay in the area. If the industry pulls out of the County, it will affect the state as well. He suggested getting the state involved to help with the roads.

Commissioner Hansen read a letter received from William Hugie. The letter was addressed to an oil company not disclosed in the meeting. A portion of the letter reads: I am writing to express my serious frustration with you and your employees regarding the unacceptable impact your company’s recent expansion has had on my residence at 3000 South. The