MINUTES OF COMBINED COMMISSION WORKING & REGULAR SESSION
MEETING HELD MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2024, BEGINNING AT 9:00 A.M. IN
DUCHESNE, UTAH
Present –

Commissioner Greg Miles, Commissioner Tracy Killian, Deputy Attorney Tyler Allred, Public Works Director Mike Casper, Public Works Deputy Director Clint Curtis, Emergency Management Executive Assistant Shelly Felter, State Fire Warden Brandon Peck, Deputy Clerk-Auditor Becky Broadhead, Deputy Clerk-Auditor Lexie Young, Economic Development Director Deborah Herron, Treasurer Stephen Potter, Assessor Traci Herrera, Human Resource Director Judy Stevenson, Human Resource Payroll & Benefits Administrator Jamie Park, Community Development Director Mike Hyde, Deputy Treasurer Connie Sweat, Recorder Shelley Brennan, Duchesne County Resident Jeff Chugg, and Commission Executive Assistant Melissa Hughes is taking the meeting minutes.

Present via Zoom–

Karen Peterson, Kendall Welch with Jones & DeMille Engineering, Daniel Jensen with Sunrise Engineering, Casey Snyder, and Sophie Frankenburge with Logan Simpson.

Excused - Commissioner Irene Hansen
Opening Comments
(9:01 a.m.)

Proteum Chair Miles welcomed everyone to the meeting.

Pledge of Allegiance
(9:02 a.m.)
Update on the Yellow Lake Fire
(9:03 a.m.)

County Fire Warden Brandon Peck updated the parties on the Yellow Lake Fire on Wolf Creek. Overnight, the winds died down. The fire is currently at about 16,000 acres and 7% contained. There are 500 fire personnel, and the cost is 5.7 million. The wind is predicted to be light today. Fire Warden Peck presented a map of the fire with evacuation points. A spot fire started 2 miles away from the primary fire on the Moon's property. No structures have been lost. The parties discussed having an informational meeting for the public. The type 2 team will be in place on Wednesday.

Open & Award the Proposals for the Duchesne County General Plan
(9:12 a.m.)

The Commissioners opened the proposals from Sunrise Engineering, Jones & DeMille Engineering, and Logan Simpson Design Inc. The parties reviewed the proposals and want to allow staff time to review them. They will hear the recommendation and award the proposal at the October 21st meeting.

Public Works Update
(9:23 a.m.)

Public Works Director Mike Casper gave an update on existing projects and upcoming work. The East River Road (CR 79) failure is possibly caused by a base issue, not an asphalt failure. They would like to get a qualified opinion from an engineer. The parties discussed the heavy haul traffic on the county roads, possibly due to the construction on Highway 40. The North Crescent (CR 177) widening project is finished by the county and is ready to be paved. Some culverts have been replaced on County Road 11 in Tabiona, along with some repairs. They have sprayed dust suppressant in Red Creek and discussed other areas that also need it. They have equipment ready to be used on the fire if needed.

Discussion & Consideration of Purchasing Property for the Road Department
(9:36 a.m.)

Commissioner Miles explained that the county has been looking for property for the Road Department. They will apply to use revitalization funds for the project. The property is on Blue Bench and has enough room for future expansion. Commissioner Killian made a motion to purchase the property from the Madsens for $227,000. Commissioner Miles