out of state, but should be back next week. The parties discussed the human-caused Grass Hollow fire in Fruitland. Two power poles were damaged. There was a wreck earlier in the week that caused a very small fire on the roadside.
Discussion of County Fair Activities
Duchesne County Fair Chair Chey Long and Duchesne County Fair Vice-Chair described the upcoming fair activities. Tonight there will be Bingo, motor sports, the chicken-and-rabbit show, and volleyball. On Tuesday, the livestock will weigh in, and it will be family fun night. Wednesday is the livestock show, a free concert with Richie and the High Street Rockers opening with Susie Brown as the main artist. Thursday will be the demolition derby. Friday morning is the livestock sale, and the rodeo in the evening. Saturday, there are horse pulls, the rodeo, and another concert in the indoor arena in the evening. This year, there is a new event on Monday and Tuesday nights: goat roping. It should be very exciting.
Discussion & Consideration of the Support Letter for the Self-Help and Acquisition Rehabilitation Programs
Commissioner Miles explained the program and how the Uintah Basin Association of Governments (UBAOG) administers it. Commissioner Chugg made a motion to sign the letter of support for the Self-Help and Acquisition Rehabilitation Programs. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Chugg voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
Discussion & Consideration of New Business Licenses
Deputy Clerk-Auditor Janet Jenkins presented a business license before the meeting.
- Rockin’ C Waterproofing, LLC, owned by Trevin D. Coil, Duchesne, Utah.
The parties discussed the new businesses. Commissioner Killian made a motion to accept the business license as approved by the Clerk-Auditor’s Office. Commissioner Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
Discussion & Consideration of a Temporary Beer Permit
Clerk-Auditor Chelise Curtis presented a temporary beer permit and explained the music festival. The parties discussed the event and the possibility of needing additional permits, depending on its size. This item will be considered at a later meeting until the information can be obtained.
Discussion & Consideration of Board of Equalizations (BOE)
Clerk-Auditor Chelise Curtis presented the BOE adjustments for August 03, 2026, and explained the reasons for them. Parcels – 00-0012-7427, 00-0002-4715, 00-0012-7328, and 00-0012-7435 are owned by Duchesne County and should be exempt. Parcels 00-0035-2483, 00-0035-3191, 00-0035-3192, 00-0035-3193, 00-0035-3194, 00-0035-3195, 00-0035-3196, 00-0035-3197, 00-0035-3198, 00-0035-2484, and 00-0035-2476 are owned by UBAOG and should be exempt. Parcel 00-0003-2353; this is a primary residence, old tax $2,040.24, new tax $1,132.20. Parcel 00-0009-6705: this is a primary residence; old tax: $13,570.06; new tax: $7,601.53. Parcel 00-0030-1790; Stipulation agreement, old value $405,926.00, new value $341,702.00, old tax $2,154.05, new tax $1,766.38. Parcel 00-0012-0331, Stipulation Agreement, old value $212,995.00, new value $199,548.00, old tax $2,280.33, new tax $2,136.38. Parcel 00-0035-3181: this is a primary residence; old tax: $1,018.69; new tax: $567.85. Parcel 00-0014-8878: this is a primary residence; old tax: $1,709.63; new tax: $946.32. Parcel 00-0005-3854: this is a primary residence; old tax: $2,585.74; new tax: $1,422.24. Parcel 00-0035-3105: this is a primary residence; old tax: $1,167.07; new tax: $658.61. Parcel 00-0000-2828, half of the lot is hillside. Applied the correct influencer for hillside, old value $30,293.00, new value $18,934.00, old tax $351.15, new tax $219.48. Parcel 00-0003-9291, removed the .50-acre homesite and rolled it back into the greenbelt code. The mobile home on the property is not connected to any utilities and is being stored there. Old value: $178,050.00; new value: $148,800.00; old tax: $371.92; new tax: $29.81. Parcel 00-0007-8216: The site improvements on this lot are for cellular towers. The assessor removed the value for all site improvements, and the cell tower company will be billed for them. Old value: $153,316.00; new value: $58,621.00; old tax: $1,641.39; new tax: $627.59. The parties discussed the BOE adjustments.