MINUTES OF COMBINED COMMISSION WORKING & REGULAR SESSION
MEETING HELD MONDAY, JANUARY 05, 2026, BEGINNING AT 9:00 A.M. IN
DUCHESNE, UTAH

Present –

Commissioner Greg Miles, Commissioner Jeff Chugg, Commissioner Tracy Killian, Deputy Attorney Grant Charles, Public Works Director Mike Casper, Public Works Deputy Director Clint Curtis, Chief Deputy Clerk-Auditor Lexie Clayburn, Human Resource Generalist Tommi Mascaro, Human Resource Director Judy Stevenson, Economic Developmemt Director Deborah Herron, Building & Grounds Director Shane Jenkins, Building & Grounds Assistant Emily Rowley, Building & Grounds Maintenance Technician Dean Powell, Building & Grounds Maintenance Technician Jake Sorenson, Building & Grounds Maintenance Technician / Grounds Keeper Jesse Flores, Building & Grounds Maintenance Technician Blaine Horrocks, Emergency Management Director Josh Phillips, Duchesne County Resident Jenni Thompson, and Commission Executive Assistant Melissa Hughes is taking the meeting minutes.

Opening Comments
(9:01 a.m.)

Chairman Miles welcomed everyone to the meeting.

Building & Grounds Director Shane Jenkins said the prayer.

Pledge of Allegiance
(9:02 a.m.)
Presentation of Employee of the Month
(9:03 a.m.)

Human Resource Generalist Tommi Mascaro presented the January Employee of the Month Award to Building & Grounds Maintenance Technician / Grounds Keeper Jesse Flores. Building & Grounds Director Shane Jenkins explained Mr. Flores's maintenance skills and expressed appreciation for his hard work. Each Commissioner conveyed their gratitude to Mr. Flores for his dedication and the long hours he contributes.

Public Works Update
(9:11 a.m.)

Public Works Director Mike Casper gave an update on upcoming and existing projects. His crew is continuing the work on North Crescent (CR 176) this week. There was some snow over the weekend, and an accident occurred that damaged a dump truck. The parties discussed the snowpack in the mountain areas surrounding Duchesne County.

Fire & Emergency Management Update
(9:14 a.m.)

Emergency Management Director Josh Phillips presented a map of the fire mitigation work submitted to the State for a grant. He described the mitigation work completed and the focus area for future work. The parties discussed Highway 40 and working with UDOT. To date, 8.91 acres have been treated, and 11.38 acres refurbished. The average cost per acre, including equipment and hours, is $7,413.79 and will decrease in the future.

Duchesne County Fire – Engine 05 is on the list for fire calls across the County. They are starting to perform the Red Card Recerts and pack tests now until April 1st. The EOC hosted a Hazmat Class that had 14 students – four from Neola, two from Tabiona, four from Duchesne City, three from Altamont, and one from Roosevelt. All ten students finished the course, but four will need to retake the written sections of Haz Ops and Haz Awareness on January 12th to complete certification.

Fire Marshal and Emergency Management Progress –

  • They are working with the public and Mountain West on WUI and Subdivision road standards.
  • Working on an ERP (Emergency Response Plan) for Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office, for Crescent Energy Wells located close to the jail and courthouse.
  • Working with SM Energy for ERP on a drilling program at the Sandlot/Talladega Well locations.
  • Working fires as a liaison trainee (LOFR) for wildland and all other type 1-4 incidents.

Training and Certifications –

  • Drone Training completed 2025