Commissioner Greg Miles, Commissioner Jeff Chugg, Commissioner Tracy Killian, Deputy Attorney Tyler Allred, Public Works Director Mike Casper, Public Works Deputy Director Clint Curtis, Economic Development Director Deborah Herron, Human Resource Director Judy Stevenson, Treasurer Stephen Potter, Human Resource Payroll and Benefits Administrator Jamie Park, Chief Deputy Clerk-Auditor Lexie Clayburn, and Commission Executive Assistant Melissa Hughes is taking the meeting minutes.

Chairman Miles welcomed everyone to the meeting.

Public Works Director Mike Casper gave an update on upcoming and existing projects. They are working on the shoulder in Talmage. Work continues on their new yard, and the new crusher will be delivered today. They are preparing for the winter season by installing sandbeds on their trucks. Director Casper has reached out to Burdick Materials for a quote on the damaged road. Hanna Water would like assistance with widening the Tabby Swale Road; they are installing a water line along the right-of-way. There is a meeting today with their engineer. Commissioner Killian mentioned that UDOGM would like to have them present at the upcoming collaborative meeting. The parties discussed the information that would be presented. A trackhoe crossed a road near the landfill, damaging the shoulder.

Public Works Deputy Director Clint Curtis presented three approach permits. The parties discussed approach permit A25-051 for Strata Network in the Fruitland area. Commissioner Chugg made a motion to approve approach permit A25-051 as presented. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Chugg voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.

The parties discussed approach permit A25-052 off Lower Red Creek Road, including how the landowner would need to work with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Commissioner Killian made a motion to approve the approach permit A25-052, provided that conditions are met with the U.S. Army Corps. Commissioner Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.

The parties discussed approach permit A25-053 off 3000 by Ostler Corner and how it meets the Transportation Master Plan. Commissioner Killian made a motion to approve approach permit A25-053 as presented. Commissioner Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.

Economic Development Director Deborah Herron explained the “Unearthing Utah” Honeycomb Calcite Exhibit at the Duchesne City Welcome Center in September. Over 400 attendees viewed 20 sculptures by 14 artists, along with displays of raw stone, slabs, and cored materials from Blind Stream Stoneworks. These works demonstrated the aesthetic and commercial potential of honeycomb calcite as a signature material of Duchesne County.

She is accepting applications for the Matching Main Street Grant.

Director Herron and Travel & Tourism Director Ryan Lundstrom are preparing for the Holly Fair. Most of the vendor spots are filled. She explained the requirement that at least six percent of the goods must be handmade.