Recess 11:55 a.m. to 12:03 p.m.

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

Discussion on Actions to Take Regarding Air Quality Status in the County

(12:03 p.m.)

Commissioner Miles explained that the State of Utah and the Ute Tribe applied for an extension of time to continue the study of the rare wintertime ozone within the Uintah Basin conducted by the USU Bingham Research Center. The EPA will move the Uintah Basin from Non-Attainment to Moderate air quality. The study has provided valuable science and information about the wintertime ozone challenge. The Oil and Gas Industry has implemented actions to help reduce VOCs and NOx emissions. The parties discussed the study and the science gathered.

Closed Session – Strategy Session to Discuss: Pending or Imminent Litigation

(12:11 p.m.)

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

Consideration to take action during the closed session

(12:29 p.m.)

No action is to be taken.

Recess 12:30 p.m. to 12:52 p.m.

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

Calendaring & Weekly Update on Events

(12:52 p.m.)

Discussion of Possible Subjects for the Next Meeting

(1:03 p.m.)

Human Resource Update

(1:05 p.m.)

Human Resource Director Judy Stevenson gave an update for her department. There is an AI training for beginners next week and intermediate training on February 19^th. Five positions are open: Corrections Officer, Corrections RN, Patrol Officer, part-time Custodian, and Community Development Zoning Specialist.

Closed Session – Strategy Session to Discuss: The Character, Professional Competence, or Physical or Mental Health of an Individual

(1:08 p.m.)

Commissioner Killian made a motion to go in and out of a Closed Session to discuss: The Character, Professional Competence, or Physical or Mental Health of an Individual. Commissioner Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.

Consideration to take action during the closed session

(2:01 p.m.)

No action is to be taken.

Adjournment

(2:02 p.m.)

Commissioner Killian made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 2:02 p.m. Commissioner Miles stated that the motion was uncontestable. The forum adjourned.