Auditor's Office – Vouchers

Clerk-Auditor Chelise Curtis presented the vouchers for check numbers 171045 through 171127, dated November 10, 2025, totaling $299,095.30. The parties reviewed the vouchers submitted. Commissioner Chugg made a motion to approve the vouchers for November 10, 2025, as presented. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Chugg voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.

Auditor's Office – Tax Adjustments

Treasurer Stephen Potter presented a tax adjustment for five parcels before the meeting. Parcel – 00-0003-0324: The homeowner called and thought we had some characteristics of the 1936-built home incorrect. After the on-site, 3,060 sf of the 5,304 sf residence hadn’t had any of the updates that the other 2244 sf had. The market value was adjusted from $402,275 to $313,049. The tax decreased from $4,798.74 to $3,734.36, resulting in a credit of $1,064.38. Parcel numbers 00-0000-3602 and 00-0000-3610 were purchased by the hospital and became exempt halfway through the year, resulting in a credit of $1,701.44. Parcel 00-0005-4829; the parcel should be on greenbelt for a credit of $296.44. Parcel – 00-0030-8506; An inspection of the cabin during BOE was conducted; however, it wasn’t communicated with the required systems to receive a credit of $411.42. The parties discussed the tax adjustments. Commissioner Killian made a motion to approve the tax adjustments for Patrick Harrington, Bert Brad Christenson, Ellis Muir, and hold the tax adjustments for Uintah Basin Medical Center. Commissioner Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.

Recess 9:58 a.m. to 10:19 a.m.

Commissioner Killian made a motion to saunter. Commissioner Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.

Consideration of Minutes of the Combined Commission Meeting held November 03, 2025

The parties reviewed the combined minutes of the Commission meeting held on November 03, 2025. Commissioner Chugg made a motion to approve the minutes of November 03, 2025, as presented. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Chugg voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.

Discussion of Possible Subjects for the Next Meeting

Calendaring & Weekly Update on Events

Discussion & Consideration of an Agreement for I.T. Consultation

I.T. Interim Director Taylor Warr presented a Consulting Services Agreement between Duchesne County and Matt Yergensen. He explained the purpose of the agreement. The agreement is for a six-month term, commencing December 1, 2025. The County shall pay the consultant a monthly retainer of $3,500 covering up to 60 hours of services per month. Additional hours beyond sixty in any month shall be billed at $65 per hour. The parties discussed the compensation, hours availability, and the need for the consultant. Commissioner Chugg made a motion to approve the agreement with Matt Yergensen 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.

Discussion & Consideration of the KnowBe4 Software

I.T. Interim Director Taylor Warr explained the software and the available options through the State. The County currently uses the software, but a change will be implemented starting January 25, 2026. Human Resource Director Judy Stevenson explained the option of using the software for policies and procedures. Currently, the County uses Lexipol. There have been some technical issues that haven’t been resolved, and the annual cost is $8,229.60. If the County transitions to the KnowBe4 software,