they completed at the Best Western Duchesne Inn. The parties discussed the project and the property's improvement. Commissioner Killian made a motion to approve the Main Street Matching Grant for Duchesne Property Management for $10,000. Commissioner Miles seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
Discussion & Consideration of the Membership for Western States & Tribal Nations Energy Initiative
The initiative is a transnational effort led by sovereign tribal nations, states, and counties to create rural economic development, advance tribal self-determination, and reduce global emissions by exporting clean natural gas from western North American basins to international markets. The initiative focuses on leveraging natural gas resources, including exports to Asia, to support rural development and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The parties discussed the membership. Commissioner Killian made a motion to approve the membership of $5,000 for the Western States & Tribal Nations Energy Initiative. Commissioner Miles seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
Discussion & Consideration of New Business Licenses
Chief Deputy Clerk-Auditor Lexie Clayburn presented four new business licenses:
- Heavy Horn Outfitting, owned by Manny Bruns, Altamont, Utah.
- BTR Contractors, Inc., owned by Tracy W Ross, Roosevelt, Utah.
- Moon Metal Fusion LLC, owned by Braxton Moon, Duchesne, Utah.
- J Ellis Consulting, LLC, owned by Judith E Stevenson, Bluebell, Utah.
The parties discussed the new businesses. Commissioner Killian made a motion to accept the new business licenses as approved by the Clerk-Auditors as presented. Commissioner Miles seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
Auditor's Office – Vouchers
Deputy Clerk-Auditor Oaklee Larsen presented the vouchers for May 4, 2026, check numbers 172759 through 172826, totaling $386,292.47. The parties reviewed the submitted vouchers. Commissioner Killian made a motion to approve the vouchers for May 4, 2026, as presented. Commissioner Miles seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
Consideration of Minutes of the Combined Commission Meeting held April 27, 2026
The parties reviewed the combined minutes of the April 27, 2026, meeting. Commissioner Killian made a motion to approve the minutes of the April 27, 2026, meeting, as amended. Commissioner Miles seconded the motion. 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 April 25, 2026. A total of 220 employees were paid. The parties reviewed the payroll. Commissioner Killian made a motion to approve the payroll for the period ending April 25, 2026, totaling $374,584.29, subject to review of the payroll-related invoices. Commissioner Miles seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
Personal Privilege
Commissioner Killian discussed the public hearing and the negativity surrounding it last week. He proposed that the County hire a public relations firm to educate the public about the County's planning processes. This may help the public understand the standards the County must follow and the reasons for conditions on private property.