DNR Northeastern Region Supervisor Miles Hanberg presented a map showing the elk use on the Wildlife Management Area (WMA). They get this data from collared elk. The seasonal road closures keep the elk on the WMA. The roads would be closed from December 1^st through April 30^th. The area can still be accessed by walking and horseback. The parties discussed the road closures and wildlife in the area. Commissioner Chugg made a motion to approve the seasonal road closure on the Tabby Mountain WMA from December 1^st through April 30^th. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Chugg voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.

Supervisor Hanberg updated the public on the work the DNR has done in the area. Giles Lake has been stabilized. They will be capturing deer and elk for collaring. He invited the Commissioners to join.

Commissioner Miles explained that each municipality is asked to provide fire protection in the unincorporated areas of Duchesne County. In exchange for the services, the County shall pay the City annually. Myton City will receive $28,073.87 for 2025; this amount will increase by 2.5% annually. Commissioner Chugg made a motion to approve the Fire Protection Agreement with Myton City for $28,073.87 and authorize the chair to sign on behalf of the County. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Chugg voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.

Human Resource Payroll & Benefits Administrator Jamie Park presented the Cafeteria Plan for the APA Benefits Inc. She explained that this is for the Flex Savings Plan for employees on the Traditional Health Plan. The parties discussed the agreement and uses for the savings plan. Commissioner Killian made a motion to approve the APA Benefits Agreement. Commissioner Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.

Human Resource Payroll & Benefits Administrator Jamie Park presented the payroll report for the period ending October 25, 2025; 219 employees were paid. The parties reviewed the payroll. Commissioner Chugg made a motion to approve the payroll for the period ending October 25, 2025, as presented. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Chugg voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.

Chief Deputy Clerk-Auditor Lexie Clayburn presented two new business licenses.

• TiffyzPix, owned by Tiffany Anne Ross, Neola, Utah.
• Fruitland Woodworks LLC, owned by Chad Pearson, Fruitland, Utah.

The parties discussed the new businesses. Commissioner Killian made a motion to accept the new business licenses that have been approved by the Clerk-Auditor’s office as presented. Commissioner Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.

Chief Deputy Clerk-Auditor Lexie Clayburn presented the vouchers for check numbers 170996 through 171044, dated November 3, 2025, totaling $309,821.91. The parties reviewed the vouchers submitted. Commissioner Killian made a motion to approve the vouchers for November 3, 2025, as presented. Commissioner Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.