Postponed by General Concent.

Economic Development Director Deborah Herron presented a support letter to the Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation. She explained that the U.S. Forest Service is applying for a grant to improve trails in the High Uintas Wilderness on Ashley National Forest. Recent wildfires have caused significant damage to trail systems and related infrastructure. The proposed work will address deferred maintenance, repair or replace trail bridges, improve drainage, and ensure sustainable access for visitors. The parties discussed the letter. Commissioner Killian made a motion to approve the letter of support for the High Uintahs Wilderness Trail Improvements. Commissioner Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.

Commissioner Miles explained that when the County took over the fire department for Tabiona, it asked the town to pay an annual base fund of $1,000.00. The County is requesting that it be increased this year from $1,000.00 to $3,000.00. The Tabiona Town Council approved this agreement and the increase from $1,000.00 to $3,000.00 at its August meeting. The parties discussed the agreement. Commissioner Chugg made a motion to approve the Fire Protection Agreement 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.

Clerk-Auditor Chelise Jessen presented a list of twenty parcels from July 20, 2025, through August 15, 2025. The parcel's values were adjusted, and the report shows the reason for each parcel. The parties discussed the adjustments. Commissioner Killian made a motion to accept the BOE Adjustments. Commissioner Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.

Deputy Clerk-Auditor Hadley Cardwell presented the vouchers for check numbers 170038 through 170125, dated August 18, 2025, totaling $229,946.13. The parties reviewed the vouchers submitted. Commissioner Killian made a motion to approve the vouchers for August 18, 2025, as presented. Commissioner Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.

Commissioner Chugg made a motion to go in and out of a Closed Session to discuss: Pending or Reasonably Imminent Litigation. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.

Commissioner Chugg made a motion to approve the settlement agreement for the Jensen case and authorized the chair to sign on behalf of the County. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.

Commissioner Chugg made a motion to go in and out of a Closed Session to discuss: the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of an individual. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.