She presented at the SMPS Utah 2025 with other Economic Development Directors across the state. The parties discussed the Uintah Basin Rail and the progress. The Commissioners would like Director Herron to continue exploring solutions to address the housing issues.
Recess 9:52 a.m. to 10:18 a.m.
Commissioner Chugg made a motion to recess. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Chugg voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
Discussion & Consideration of Fire Protection Agreements with the Municipalities
The parties reviewed the Fire Protection Agreements with Duchesne City, Roosevelt City, and Myton City. They discussed the agreements, noting that Myton City is not ready for approval. Commissioner Killian made a motion to approve the Fire Protection Agreement with Roosevelt City for $59,671.81 and Duchesne City for $52,210.35, and hold Myton City’s, and authorize the chair to sign on behalf of the County. Commissioner Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
Discussion & Consideration of the Board of Equalization (BOE) Adjustments
None at this time.
Discussion & Consideration of New Business Licenses
Chief Deputy Clerk-Auditor Lexie Clayburn presented one new business license.
- Services JR L.L.C., owned by Jobe Rust, Roosevelt, Utah.
The parties discussed the business. Commissioner Chugg made a motion to accept the business license for Services JR L.L.C. as approved by the Clerk-Auditor’s Office. 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 170881 through 170934, dated October 20, 2025, totaling $392,312.72. The parties reviewed the vouchers submitted. Commissioner Killian made a motion to approve the vouchers for October 20, 2025, as presented. Commissioner Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
Discussion & Consideration of the 2026 Payday & Holiday Schedule
Human Resource Payroll & Benefits Administrator Jamie Park presented the 2026 Payday & Holiday Schedule. The parties discussed the schedule. Commissioner Chugg made a motion to adopt the 2026 Payday & Holiday Schedule. 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 October 11, 2025; 245 employees were paid. The parties reviewed the payroll. Commissioner Killian made a motion to approve the payroll for the period ending October 11, 2025, as presented. Commissioner Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
Auditor's Office – Tax Adjustments
Treasurer Stephen Potter presented a tax adjustment for three parcels. Parcel 00-0007-2094: the acreage was corrected from 1.38 to .77, resulting in a credit of $37.30. Parcels 00-0034-5617 and 00-0034-8887 were returned to Greenbelt, and the AG building was incorrectly classified for a credit of $2,175.20.