seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
The Commission was informed that the previously quoted acreage was incorrect. Commissioner Killian made an amended motion to purchase the property for $240,160.00. Commissioner Miles seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
Discussion & Consideration of Approach Permits
Public Works Deputy Director Clint Curtis presented two Residential/Commercial Approach Permits with aerial pictures of the property and approach location. The parties discussed the permits. Commissioner Killian made a motion to approve the residential/commercial approach permits as presented and authorize Commissioner Miles to sign on behalf of the County. Commissioner Miles seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
Discussion & Consideration of the Board of Equalization (BOE) Adjustments
Deputy Clerk-Auditor Lexie Young presented twelve records of final decision from the BOE hearing officer. Parcel numbers: 00-0003-0407, 00-0034-8736, 00-0035-0166, 00-0002-2396, 00-0001-3429, 00-0028-8955, 00-0002-4707, 00-0009-0948, 00-0004-5553, 00-0005-1908, 00-0028-8765, and 00-0003-0415. The parties discussed the parcels and adjustments. The parties requested Assessor Traci Herrera to provide more information on appeal numbers 2024-238 and 2024-239.
Assessor Traci Herrera gave updated information and the stipulations recommended but not accepted by the landowners. Commissioner Killian made a motion to approve the BOE Adjustments, excluding appeal numbers 2024-238 and 2024-239. Commissioner Miles seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
Discussion & Consideration of Resolution No. 2024-03; A Resolution of Appointment of a Duchesne County Representative and an Alternative Representative for the Utah Counties Indemnity Pool Annual Membership Meeting
Clerk-Auditor Chelise Jessen presented the resolution before the meeting. The parties discussed the resolution and the upcoming meeting. Commissioner Killian made a motion to appoint Commissioner Miles as the Duchesne County Representative and Commissioner Killian as the Alternative Representative for the Utah Counties Indemnity Pool Annual Membership Meeting. Commissioner Miles seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
Discussion & Consideration of New Business Licenses
Deputy Clerk-Auditor Lexie Young presented three new business licenses:
- 3LC Pest & Weed LLC, owned by Chanse Hyder, Roosevelt, Utah.
- MadDog Rentals, LLC, owned by Roy Opsahl, Neola, Utah.
- Mile High Roasting, owned by Jon Igo, Roosevelt, Utah.
The parties discussed the new businesses. Commissioner Killian made a motion to accept the new business licenses approved by the Clerk-Auditor’s Office. Commissioner Miles seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
Discussion & Consideration of the Support Letter for Strata Fiber Optic Cable Installation
Community Development Director Mike Hyde presented the support letter and explained the maps for the location of the internet fiber installation. A portion of the letter reads:
Duchesne County is pleased to read that the Ashley National Forest is moving forward to approve a project by Strata Networks to install and operate approximately 5.1 miles of new fiber optic communication cable along the North Fork Road within the boundaries of the Duchesne-Roosevelt Ranger District.
The project is consistent with county findings and policies in the Duchesne County Resource Management Plan; examples are listed in the letter.
The County urges the Forest Service and construction crews to coordinate the project with other utility providers who may have services in the project area and with the Duchesne