MINUTES OF COMBINED COMMISSION WORKING & REGULAR SESSION
MEETING HELD MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 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, Economic Development Director Deborah Herron, Human Resource Director Judy Stevenson, I.T. Interum Director Taylor Warr, Community Development Assistant Director Mike Gottfredson, Clerk-Auditor Chelise Curtis, and Commission Executive Assistant Melissa Hughes is taking the meeting minutes.
Opening Comments
Chairman Miles welcomed everyone to the meeting.
Pledge of Allegiance
Each Commissioner took a moment to express their gratitude for Veterans and their Families for their investments and sacrifices to our Country.
Public Works Update
Public Works Director Mike Casper gave an update on upcoming and existing projects. A third of his crew is working today; the rest took the day off. The paving in Bridgeland is expected to be finished today; the approaches didn’t need to be repaved. The road stripers are scheduled to arrive by the end of the week. They patched the Moon Lake Road last week. They will be repairing the North Fork Road in Hanna. The shoulder work and a graveled road in Talmage are complete. They will be replacing some culverts and removing trees. The hillside at the new yard has been seeded. The parties discussed the new seeder machine and its effectiveness. Commissioner Chugg requested that the road in Pleasant Valley be inspected for damage, where a sand truck turned over. Commissioner Miles said that the department did a great job on the Tabby Swale Road.
Discussion & Consideration of Purchasing a Skid Steer for the Road Department
Public Works Director Mike Casper presented two quotes for a skid steer.
- Wheeler Machinery Co. - $169,410.00
- AG Equipment - $166,938.40
Director Casper recommended the Caterpillar Skid Steer from Wheeler Machinery Co. The parties discussed the equipment and availability. Commissioner Killian made a motion to purchase the CAT Skid Steer with implements for $169,410.00. Commissioner Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
Discussion & Consideration of Approach Permits
Public Works Deputy Director Clint Curtis presented a commercial approach permit. He explained it is for a lubricant refinery. He has requested additional details and recommended postponing the approval until he receives the necessary information. This item will be considered at an upcoming Commission Meeting.
Discussion & Consideration of the Planning Commission Board Appointment for the Tabiona/Hanna Area
Commission Executive Assistant Melissa Hughes presented six letters of interest for the Planning Commission Board appointment: Kerri Hamilton, Karl Mott, Brent Bingham, Spencer Turnbow, Daniel Bowman, and Halee Ficklin. The parties discussed the candidates and decided to postpone the appointment to allow time for review.
Review Board Appointments
Commission Executive Assistant Melissa Hughes presented a list of the County boards. The parties discussed the boards and expiring seats. The board appointments will be considered at an upcoming Commission Meeting.