Discussion & Consideration of Purchasing a Truck for the Building & Grounds Department

(9:26 a.m.)

Building & Grounds Director Shane Jenkins presented a motor vehicle contract of sale from L & L Motor Company for $63,820.00. He explained the truck they wanted to replace hit a deer and is being repaired. They will have a utility bed and plow installed. The parties discussed the purchase. Commissioner Killian made a motion to approve the purchase of the truck for $63,820.00. Commissioner Miles seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Miles voted aye, and Commissioner Hansen voted aye. The motion passed.

Discussion & Consideration of Support Letter for the 2025 RAISE Grant Application

(9:32 a.m.)

Economic Development Director Deborah Herron explained the RAISE Grant Application for the First/Last Mile Connections: Improving Communities’ Quality of Life through Access to Opportunities and Healthy Transportation Connections Project. The parties discussed the project. Commissioner Miles made a motion to approve the letter as presented. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Miles voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Hansen voted aye. The motion passed.

Discussion & Consideration of Ordinance #24-417; An Ordinance Setting Commission Meeting Schedule for 2025

(9:35 a.m.)

Commission Executive Assistant Melissa Hughes presented Ordinance #24-417: An Ordinance Setting the Commission Meeting Schedule for 2025. The 2025 meeting schedule for the Board of County Commissioners of Duchesne County, Utah, will be every Monday (except for legal holidays and other properly noticed commission scheduling conflicts) beginning at 9:00 a.m. for the working and regular session. Commissioner Killian made a motion to adopt Ordinance #24-417; An Ordinance Setting the Commission Meeting Schedule for 2025. Commissioner Miles seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Miles voted aye, and Commissioner Hansen voted aye. The motion passed.

Assessor’s Office – Tax Adjustments

(9:37 a.m.)

Treasurer Stephen Potter presented a list of three tax adjustments for the Assessor’s office. The list will be kept in the Clerk-Auditor’s office with the minutes. The parties discussed the adjustments. Commissioner Miles made a motion to approve the tax adjustments for December 16, 2024, as presented. 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

(9:39 a.m.)

Deputy Treasurer Connie Sweat presented the 2024 Individual Abatement Report before the meeting. The breakdown is as follows: Veterans – 1 for $341.20, Total – 1 for $341.20. The parties discussed the report. Commissioner Killian made a motion to approve the abatement report as presented. Commissioner Miles seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Miles voted aye, and Commissioner Hansen voted aye. The motion passed.

Auditors Office – Vouchers

(9:40 a.m.)

Clerk-Auditor Chelise Jessen presented the December 16, 2024, vouchers, check numbers 167530 through 167659, for $733,927.49. The parties reviewed the vouchers submitted. Commissioner Miles made a motion to approve the vouchers as presented for December 16, 2024. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Miles voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Hansen voted aye. The motion passed.

Human Resource Office – Payroll

(9:44 a.m.)

Human Resource Payroll & Benefits Administrator Jamie Park presented the payroll ending December 07, 2024, with 238 employees paid. The parties reviewed the payroll. Commissioner Killian made a motion to approve the December 07, 2024 payroll as presented. Commissioner Miles seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Miles voted aye, and Commissioner Hansen voted aye. The motion passed.