changes imposed by your operations have severely disrupted my quality of life and the value of my property.

Since your expansion last year, the volume of semi-trucks has skyrocketed from 5 per day to 5 per hour. These trucks frequently turn onto 3000 South, using their jake breaks (or engine brakes) at all hours, creating a relentless noise disturbance both day and night.

Teisha Black, representing SM-XCL, would like more time to review the ordinance. She thanked UPA for their work.

Commissioner Hansen recognized Senator Winterton's good work. She explained that much of the industry's taxes go to the State of Utah. The County has postponed updating the ordinance for three years in hopes that Senator Winterton’s bills will pass.

Commissioner Miles said he has worked on several bills with the Senator. They would like the money to be given back to the county of origin. He said it is not fair to raise taxes for the residents to repair the roads. They have been working on this ordinance for months, and the language shouldn’t come as a surprise. He thanked UDOT for their efforts; they have been improving Highway 191 and Highway 40.

Commissioner Killian echoed what the other Commissioners said about getting money from the State. He has to stand up for the residents and small business owners. The letter that Commissioner Hansen read is from his neighbor. He is living the same life and seeing the same things as him.

Commissioner Hansen said that the industry is in favor of the conditional use permit. Until the fee is passed, there is no fee. Uintah County has conditional-use permits, but they are different from ours. She feels very confident in the time spent on the process. There are regulations the other businesses have to follow; they don’t get to write them.

Commissioner Miles said there are no guidelines in place requiring a conditional use permit; there needs to be a minimum standard that the other businesses are already following. He appreciates Commissioner Hansen’s leadership.

Commissioner Killian said he attended a meeting recently where he defended the industry. The State doesn’t understand what is happening in the basin. He is frustrated with the ordinance process, but he appreciates everyone here and the industry.

Commissioner Hansen said Duchesne County does support the industry.

Commissioner Hansen closed the public hearing.

Commissioner Miles made a motion to adopt the findings of fact and conclusions of law and approve Ordinance #24-409. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Miles voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Hansen voted aye. The motion passed.

The parties reviewed the combined Commission meeting minutes for November 4, 2024.

Commissioner Killian made a motion to approve the minutes for November 4, 2024, as corrected. Commissioner Miles seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Miles voted aye, and Commissioner Hansen voted aye. The motion passed.

Commissioner Miles made a motion to go in and out of a Closed Session to discuss Pending or Imminent Litigation. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Miles voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Hansen voted aye. The motion passed.