producers with soil health contacts. In Duchesne County, the district also helps promote soil health by offering no-till drills for landowners to rent at minimal cost. Over 600 acres were planted this year using district drills.
- The Agriculture Water Optimization Program works with the producers to help them optimize water use while maintaining or improving agricultural production. Duchesne County has twelve producers or canal companies funded this year for almost $2,200,000.00.
- District Tree Program/Utah Pollinator Habitat Program—The district continues to sell bare-root trees and shrubs at reduced prices in this area. This year, they sold just under 4,600 trees/shrubs. Duchesne County had six individuals who received 50 to 80 plants each from the state pollinator program.
Mr. Gillman described the outreach and events they have participated in, as well as other State programs available. The district, in cooperation with the County Weed Control Department, released Knapweed Root Weevil (Cyphocleonus Achates). The District purchased the insects, and the Weed Control Department conducted 12 releases in different areas, releasing 100 insects per release, in the fall of 2025. The District paid $2,000.00 for the insects.
Discussion & Consideration of New Business Licenses
Chief Deputy Clerk-Auditor Lexie Clayburn presented seven new business licenses.
- Renew Landscaping LLC, owned by Juan S Bravo Gomez, Fruitland, Utah.
- Carter Welding & Construction, owned by Kyle David Carter, Roosevelt, Utah.
- BDA.Utah Code LLC, owned by Adam Johnson, Fruitland, Utah.
- Live Wilde LLC, owned by Kori Wilde, Fruitland, Utah.
- South Cove Venture, LLC, owned by Jaime Hansen, Roosevelt, Utah.
- Operational Technology Solutions Holdings LLC, owned by Jen Fenn, Roosevelt, Utah.
- Speedy Goat C Store, owned by Cassidy Reynolds, Myton, Utah.
The parties discussed the business licenses. Commissioner Miles made a motion to accept the business licenses that have been approved by the Clerk-Auditor’s Office as presented. Commissioner Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Miles voted aye, Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Killian voted aye. The motion passed.
Auditor's Office – Vouchers
Chief Deputy Clerk-Auditor Lexie Clayburn presented the vouchers for check numbers 171277 through 171320, dated December 1, 2025, totaling $737,406.88. The parties reviewed the vouchers submitted. Commissioner Miles made a motion to approve the vouchers for December 1, 2025, as presented. Commissioner Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Miles voted aye, Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Killian voted aye. The motion passed.
HR Office – Payroll
Human Resource Payroll & Benefits Administrator Jamie Park presented the payroll report for the period ending November 22, 2025; 215 employees were paid. The parties reviewed the payroll. Commissioner Chugg made a motion to approve the payroll for the period ending November 22, 2025, as presented. Commissioner Miles seconded the motion. Commissioner Chugg voted aye, Commissioner Miles voted aye, and Commissioner Killian voted aye. The motion passed.
Auditor's Office – Tax Adjustments
Treasurer Stephen Potter presented a tax adjustment for six parcels. Parcel 00-0016-4974 was taxed as improved with power and septic, but it doesn’t have either, resulting in a $171.50 credit. Serial UMR-0008-0371 is a primary residence but was taxed as secondary, resulting in a $1,134.91 credit. Parcel 00-0029-5687, the ag building was assessed on parcel 00-0003-5539 for a credit of $140.53. Parcel 00-0033-4001 was deleted, but it remains active for a charge of $641.21. Parcel 00-0000-5201 should have been .25 acres, not .31, for a credit of $307.39. Parcel 00-0034-9258 should be listed as primary residency for a credit of $1,147.78. The parties discussed the tax adjustments. Commissioner Miles made a motion to approve the tax adjustments for December 1, 2025, as presented. Commissioner Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Miles voted aye, Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Killian voted aye. The motion passed.