Commission Meeting Minutes - September 29, 2025

Present –

Commissioner Greg Miles, Commissioner Jeff Chugg, Commissioner Tracy Killian, Economic Development Director Deborah Herron, Public Works Director Mike Casper, Public Works Deputy Director Clint Curtis, Chief Deputy Clerk-Auditor Lexie Clayburn, Treasurer Stephen Potter, Clerk-Auditor Chelise Jessen, Sheriff Travis Tucker, Community Development Assistant Director Mike Gottfredson, Community Development Planner Duncan Kading, Jeff Crozier and Greg Simms with Crescent Uinta, LLC, and Commission Executive Assistant Melissa Hughes is taking the meeting minutes.

Opening Comments

(9:00 a.m.)

Chairman Miles welcomed everyone to the meeting.

Pledge of Allegiance

(9:00 a.m.)

Public Works Update

(9:01 a.m.)

Public Works Director Mike Casper gave an update to the public on upcoming and existing projects. The paving projects in Tabiona are complete; they will stripe the roads next week. The paving team is moving to Fillingham's Road. They have been sloping the new yard, and it's almost done. The salt sheds are about 1/3 full, receiving about two loads a day. White salt will be picked up this week and used at the County Buildings.

Discussion & Consideration of Approach Permits

(9:09 a.m.)

Public Works Deputy Director Clint Curtis presented two commercial approach permits. Jeff Crozier with Crescent Uinta, LLC, explained that there are two pads on the bench by the jail. They are working with the homeowners in the area. The parties discussed the requirement to pave the approach, including when it is anticipated to be completed, as well as an alternative road that could be used during fracking. Commissioner Chugg made a motion to approve approach permit #25-041. Commissioner Miles seconded the motion. Commissioner Chugg voted aye, Commissioner Miles voted aye, and Commissioner Killian voted nay. The motion passed.

The parties discussed approach permit #25-046 and the agreement made with Burdick Materials for the approach and road maintenance. Commissioner Killian made a motion to approve the commercial approach permit #25-046 for Burdick Paving. Commissioner Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.

Commissioner Miles voiced how unfortunate it was that the process unfolded with several companies and the strain it has placed on the county roads. Some entities won’t step up to help maintain the roads for residents, but other companies do. He discussed companies in Heber and on the Wasatch Front that partner with their County to maintain the roads. Commissioner Killian explained his perspective, noting that promises are often made but not kept. The Road Department accomplishes a great deal with the limited budget it receives. A better solution is needed, one that doesn't make taxpayers suffer for the industry.

Discussion & Consideration of Flat Rate Billing for Conflict Cases

(9:36 a.m.)

Postponed by general consent.

Discussion & Consideration of a Variance to Pave Private Roads for the Ranches at Pinion Ridge Phase 7 Subdivision Preliminary Plat

(9:37 a.m.)

Community Development Assistant Director Mike Gottfredson presented the findings of facts from the Planning Commission meeting held on September 3, 2025, and explained the variance request from Mountain West Ranches. They are developing a 15-lot subdivision in the Pinon Ridge area. This subdivision is in the A-5 Agriculture zoning district and is several miles away from any other paved-road subdivision infrastructure.