MEETING HELD MONDAY, JULY 07, 2025, BEGINNING AT 9:00 A.M. IN
DUCHESNE, UTAH
Present –
Commissioner Greg Miles, Commissioner Jeff Chugg, Commissioner Tracy Killian, Deputy Attorney Tyler Allred, Public Works Director Mike Casper, Public Works Deputy Director Clint Curtis, Emergency Management Director Josh Phillips, Human Resource Director Judy Stevenson, Attorney Assistant Shylo Johnson, Attorney Assistant Elaine Despain, Deputy Clerk-Auditor Hadley Cardwell, Human Resource Generalist Tommi Mascaro, Human Resource Payroll & Benefits Administrator Jamie Park, Community Development Assistant Director Mike Gottfredson, Attorney Stephen Foote, Treasurer Stephen Potter, Building Inspector Cody Fisher, Economic Development Director Deborah Herron, and Commission Executive Assistant Melissa Hughes is taking the meeting minutes.
Opening Comments
Chairman Miles welcomed everyone to the meeting and expressed his appreciation for the veterans and members of the military. He explained his visit to Gettysburg and his experience. He is grateful for those who look out for others' causes.
Pledge of Allegiance
Presentation of Employee of the Month
Human Resource Generalist Tommi Mascaro presented the July Employee of the Month Award to Attorney Assistant Shylo Johnson. Attorney Assistant Elaine Despain read the nomination letter she submitted. Attorney Stephen Foote explained some of the projects she initiated and completed. Each Commissioner commended her on the award and thanked her for her dedication and commitment. Assistant Johnson was grateful for the award.
Public Works Update
Public Works Director Mike Casper provided an update on existing projects and upcoming work to the public. The road project in Talmage is now complete. They are moving to the Pinon Ridge area. They are completing the final lift on the new yard. Footers will be dug next for the new building. The parties discussed engine brake signs and the standards. The Public Works department cut a line for the fire in Tabiona. Commissioner Miles appreciates them for the job well done. There is a mower out today, and a water truck is following to prevent a fire.
Discussion & Consideration of the Approach Permits
Public Works Deputy Director Clint Curtis presented a residential approach permit. The parties discussed the request. Commissioner Chugg made a motion to approve the approach permit as presented. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Chugg voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
Emergency Management Update
Emergency Management Director Josh Phillips provided an update to the public on the current fire situations in the Uinta Basin. Over the holiday weekend, there was high-pressure system and very hot weather that moved over the area. A fire in Tabiona started Saturday afternoon. Tabiona, Fruitland, Duchesne, and Altamont responded to the fire—federal units assisted with a helicopter and a fixed-wing aircraft. The response was fast, and the winds were erratic, which in this situation helped by turning the fire back onto itself. The cause is undetermined. By Sunday night, it was fully contained. The crew assisting with the Forsyth Fire will return this week and won’t be extended. Duchesne County Fire Warden Brandon Peck is covering the Tri-County area.