MINUTES OF COMBINED COMMISSION WORKING & REGULAR SESSION
MEETING HELD MONDAY, AUGUST 18, 2025, BEGINNING AT 9:00 A.M. IN
DUCHESNE, UTAH
Present –

Commissioner Greg Miles, Commissioner Jeff Chugg, Commissioner Tracy Killian, Chief Deputy Attorney Grant Charles, Public Defender Director Michelle Hull, Building & Grounds Director Shane Jenkins, Emergency Management Director Josh Phillips, Public Works Director Mike Casper, Public Works Deputy Director Clint Curtis, Deputy Clerk-Auditor Hadley Cardwell, Economic Development Director Deborah Herron, Clerk-Auditor Chelise Jessen, Recorder Shelley Brennan, Laurie Brummond with UBAOG, Donny Grant with BHI, Building & Grounds Assistant Emily Blanchard, Chase Oman with Burdick Materials, Community Development Assistant Director Mike Gottfredson, Human Resource Director Judy Stevenson, Deputy Recorder Lacie VanTassel, Deputy Assessor Cheryl Fabrizio, Duchesne County Residents Stephanie Carter, Dan Carter, Lisa Carter, Kayzlee Carter, and Bruce Thomas, and Commission Executive Assistant Melissa Hughes is taking the meeting minutes.

Opening Comments
(9:02 a.m.)

Chairman Miles welcomed everyone to the meeting.

Pledge of Allegiance
(9:03 a.m.)
Recognition of the 2025 Western S3DA Outdoor National Champion
(9:04 a.m.)

Kayzlee Carter of Roosevelt, Utah, was recognized for the 2025 Western S3DA Outdoor National Championship. She presented her gold and bronze medals to the Commission. Her mother, Stephanie Carter, illustrated the competition in Helena, Montana. She described the weather and struggles that Ms. Carter endured. Each Commissioner commended her on her dedication and determination.

Open & Award the Salt Hauling Bids
(9:19 a.m.)

The parties opened the four bids received for salt hauling.

  • Tramcor Corporation - $44.00 unit price, $88,000.00 total bid price.
  • Staker & Parson Companies DBA Burdick Materials - $39.85 unit price, $79,700.00 total bid price.
  • 2 C Ranch - $30.00 unit price, $60,000.00 total bid price.
  • Auto 1 Logistics Corporation - $72,206.00 total bid price.

The parties allow time for staff to review the bids.

(9:45 a.m.)

Public Works Director Mike Casper has reviewed the bids and recommends the low bidder, 2 C Ranch, for the salt hauling. Commissioner Chugg made a motion to accept the bid from 2 C Ranch for $60,000. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Chugg voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.

Open & Award the Crossroads Building HVAC Controls Upgrade Bids
(9:27 a.m.)

The parties opened the four bids received for the Crossroads Building HVAC Controls Upgrade.

  • Salmon Mechanical - $348,922.00
  • Automated Mechanical - $518,205.00
  • Mechanical Service & Systems Inc.- $559,873.00
  • Deseret Development LLC - $425,975.34

The parties allowed staff time to review the bids.

(11:24 a.m.)

Building & Grounds Director Shane Jenkins requested more time. The cost is higher than the engineer thought, and he would like to have them review the bids. The bid will be awarded at the next Commission Meeting.

Open & Award the County Road Department Auxiliary Building Bids
(9:37 a.m.)
Combined Working & Regular Commission Meeting held 08/18/2025
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