Consideration of Minutes of the Combined Commission Meeting held May 12, 2025
The parties reviewed the combined minutes of the Commission meeting held on May 12, 2025. Commissioner Killian made a motion to approve the minutes for May 12, 2025, as presented. Commissioner Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Chugg 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 County Volunteers
Human Resource Generalist Tommi Mascaro presented a list of two volunteers who have passed the background check. The parties discussed the volunteers. Commissioner Chugg made a motion to approve the volunteers as presented. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Chugg voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
Human Resource Update
Human Resource Director Judy Stevenson showed the welcome bag that will be given to the new employees.
Closed Session – Strategy Session to Discuss: The Character, Professional Competence, or Physical or Mental Health of an Individual
Commissioner Killian 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 Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
Consideration to take action during the closed session
No action is to be taken.
Public Hearing 1:00 PM – Plat Amendment Requested by TransWest Express LLC
Present –
Commissioner Greg Miles, Commissioner Tracy Killian, Commissioner Jeff Chugg, Deputy Attorney Tyler Allred, Community Development Director Mike Hyde, Community Development Assistant Director Mike Gottfredson, Community Development Planner Duncan Kading, Planning Commission Chair Connie Sweat, and Commission Executive Assistant Melissa Hughes is taking the meeting minutes.
Present via Zoom –
Joe Tippits with TransWest Express LLC
Staff Update – Ordinance #25-419
Community Development Director Mike Hyde explained that TransWest Express LLC is constructing a new direct current (DC) power transmission line from southern Wyoming to the Las Vegas area. The applicants purchased several lots in Vista Valley Estates, Unit 4, to facilitate powerline construction and are seeking to amend the plat to consolidate the small lots, vacate and relocate some roadway sections, and vacate some utility easements that are no longer necessary for the development of the amended lots.
The Planning Commission, on May 14, 2025, conducted a public hearing pursuant to Utah law and the county subdivision ordinance on the proposal. After hearing that the plat amendment results in lots becoming less non-conforming and that none of the local utility companies had an objection to the vacation or relocation of the roads and utility easements, the Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the request and has recommended findings of fact and conclusions of law that the County Commissioners should adopt to justify approval of Ordinance #25-419