Commissioner Irene Hansen, Commissioner Tracy Killian, Commissioner Greg Miles, Deputy Attorney Tyler Allred, Library Director Daniel Mauchley, Public Works Deputy Director Clint Curtis, Public Works Director Mike Casper, Public Works Employee Ken Betts, Emergency Management Director Mike Lefler, Sheriff Travis Tucker, Sheriff’s Office Manager Cynthia Wardle, Treasurer Stephen Potter, Deputy Treasurer Connie Sweat, Clerk-Auditor Chelise Jessen, Deputy Clerk-Auditor Janet Jenkins, Human Resource Director Judy Stevenson, Community Development Assistant Director Mike Gottfredson, Surveyor Jerry Allred, Human Resource Payroll and Benefits Administrator Jamie Park, Library Director Daniel Mauchley, Duchesne County Resident Tracy Ross, and Commission Executive Assistant Melissa Hughes is taking the meeting minutes.

Chairperson Hansen welcomed everyone to the meeting.

Public Works Director Mike Casper gave an update on existing projects and upcoming work. He mentioned issues with getting parts for some of their dump trucks because they are now obsolete. The department would like to get on a schedule to replace one dump truck per year.

Public Works Employee Ken Betts presented quotes for a dump truck from Premier Truck Group and Mountain West Truck Center, Inc. The truck from Premier is a Western Star 49x and can be built to our specifications. The truck from Mountain West Truck Center Inc. is an MP8-505C Mack. It is limited and may not have the options needed for the diverse operations of the Road Department. The parties discuss the need to replace the trucks and the cost of a new one with the required options. Commissioner Miles made a motion to approve the purchase of the Western Star 49x. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Miles voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Hansen voted aye. The motion passed.

Sheriff’s Office Manager Cynthia Wardle presented the Forest Service Patrol Contract. Sheriff Travis Tucker explained that we have had this agreement with the Forest Service for over 20 years. The County will be reimbursed for patrol activities on U.S. Forest Service roads, campgrounds, developed sites, and dispersed areas, up to $4,500 plus the previous year's carryover of $1,194.86. Unless modified during the annual review, the agreement is effective through September 30, 2025. Commissioner Miles made a motion to approve the Forest Patrol Contract Amendment as presented and authorize the chair to sign. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Miles voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Hansen voted aye. The motion passed.

Emergency Management Director Mike Lefler presented the Wildland Fire Vegetation Reduction/Mitigation Bid. The County has identified high-hazard areas by examining populated areas for ingress and egress routes. The parties discussed the project. Commissioner Miles made a motion to advertise the bid as soon as possible. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Miles voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Hansen voted aye. The motion passed.