Chugg made a motion to authorize the I.T. Department to utilize fund 41 funds up to $145,200.00. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Chugg voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
Discussion & Consideration of Support Letter for a Duchesne County School District Catalyst Center
Economic Development Director Deborah Herron presented the support letter for a Duchesne County School District Catalyst Center. She explained in her research that a Catalyst Center is a learning center. She thinks it's a marvelous idea. The parties discussed the advantages of the center and the importance of agriculture to the County. This would give kids an opportunity to learn about agriculture and its importance. The letter was sent last week. Commissioner Killian made a motion to ratify the support letter for the Duchesne County School District Catalyst Center. Commissioner Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
Discussion & Consideration of Ordinance 25-427; An Ordinance Repealing and Replacing Ordinance No. 85 Regulating the Sale and Use of Beer and Liquor in Duchesne County, Utah
Commissioner Miles explained that the County has been working on updating the Ordinance for a while and that the previous Ordinance included many items that are now obsolete. The significant difference is that the purchase time is moving back from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. Commissioner Chugg made a motion to approve Ordinance 25-427; An Ordinance Repealing and Replacing Ordinance No. 85 Regulating the Sale and Use of Beer and Liquor in Duchesne County, Utah. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Chugg voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
HR Office – Payroll
Human Resource Payroll & Benefits Administrator Jamie Park presented the payroll report for the period ending December 06, 2025; 232 employees were paid. The parties reviewed the payroll. Commissioner Killian made a motion to approve the payroll for the period ending December 06, 2025, as presented. Commissioner Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
Recess 9:52 a.m. to 10:03 a.m.
Commissioner Chugg made a motion to saunter. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Chugg voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
Auditor's Office – Vouchers
Chief Deputy Clerk-Auditor Lexie Clayburn presented the vouchers for check numbers 171407 through 171489, dated December 15, 2025, totaling $485,190.29. The parties reviewed the vouchers submitted. Commissioner Chugg made a motion to approve the vouchers for December 15, 2025, as presented. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Chugg voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
Auditor's Office – Tax Adjustments
Treasurer Stephen Potter presented three tax adjustments. Parcel 00-0027-7875: the owner is requesting that the payment be applied to the back taxes instead of the newest. HT-0195: The owners have passed away, and the taxes are for a mobile home with no value that needs to be disposed of. The daughter will have it taken to the landfill. This will result in a $495.14 credit. A tribal member was charged County fees that need to be refunded for a Motor Vehicle credit of $80.00. The parties discussed the tax adjustments. Commissioner Killian made a motion to approve the tax adjustments as presented. Commissioner Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.