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, Deputy Clerk-Auditor Lexie Clayburn, Sheriff Travis Tucker, Emergency Management Director Josh Phillips, Attorney Intern Daniel Beales, Treasurer Stephen Potter, Human Resource Director Judy Stevenson, I.T. Director Matt Yergensen, Clerk-Auditor Chelise Stewart, Surveyor Ryan Allred, Assessor Traci Herrera, Jeff Baker with Jones & DeMille Engineering, Shirley White, and Commission Executive Assistant Melissa Hughes is taking the meeting minutes.

Interim Chairman Killian welcomed everyone to the meeting.

Public Works Director Mike Casper provided an update on existing projects and upcoming work to the public. The scales purchased with the property for the new Public Works building were inspected and certified until February 2026. Paving is continuing in Talmage. They will be there for a couple of weeks, then they will start chipping. Burdick Materials will pave the Boys Ranch road this week. UDOT is removing the trees at the approach at 12000 West. The new yard is coming along well. All the necessary materials are now on site.

Public Works Deputy Director Clint Curtis presented six approach permits. There are five residential and one commercial approach permits. The parties discussed the permits. Commissioner Chugg made a motion to approve the approach permits presented with the following caveats: on 021, that we see documentation with approval from the affected landowners, and 024 approval from Altamont City on any effect it may have on their operation, and add approval from Rodger Ames on the culvert for the irrigation ditch. Commissioner Miles seconded the motion. Commissioner Chugg voted aye, Commissioner Miles voted aye, and Commissioner Killian voted aye. The motion passed.

Sheriff Travis Tucker presented the contract with the State of Utah for court security. He explained that the amount has increased to $109,728.78, but it only covers about forty percent of the actual cost. Commissioner Chugg made a motion to approve the contract between the State of Utah and the Sheriff’s Office for court security. Commissioner Miles seconded the motion. Commissioner Chugg voted aye, Commissioner Miles voted aye, and Commissioner Killian voted aye. The motion passed.

Postponed by general consent.

Emergency Management Director Josh Phillips provided an update to the public on the Sterling Fire. Located approximately 22 miles south of Duchesne City in the Ashley National Forest, within the Right Fork of Indian Canyon. It is burning on steep slopes and in inaccessible terrain. A lightning strike caused this fire. Fire crews started fighting the fire on Sunday, utilizing helicopters, air tankers, and ground crews. Additional crews have since arrived, including two hotshot crews, one Type One wildland fire module, and three