will be used to track and account for fuel used in County equipment. The Commission discussed the bid, and Director Casper stated that he had contacted other vendors for bids but had not received any responses. Commissioner Chugg made a motion to approve and accept the bid from Advanced Flow in the amount of $43,962.00, with the expense to be paid from the Road Department budget. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
Discussion & Consideration of Purchasing a 5,000-gallon Fuel Tank
Public Works Director Mike Casper presented a bid from Dave Wilson for the purchase of a 5,000-gallon fuel tank in the amount of $12,200.00. The Commission discussed the bid. Commissioner Killian made a motion to approve and accept the bid from Dave Wilson for the purchase of a 5,000-gallon fuel tank in the amount of $12,200.00. Commissioner Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
Discussion & Consideration of Purchasing a Western Star 49X
Public Works Director Mike Casper presented a bid from Premier Truck Group for the purchase of a Western Star 49X in the amount of $185,146.00. The Commission discussed the bid, and Director Casper stated that there are no other vendors with a vehicle available that meets the same specifications. Commissioner Chugg made a motion to approve and accept the bid from Premier Truck Group in the amount of $185,146.00, with the purchase to be paid from Fund 41 in 2027. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
Discussion & Consideration of purchasing a Power Washer for the Road Department
Public Works Director Mike Casper presented a bid from Royce Industries in the amount of $15,954.00 for the purchase of a pressure washer for the Road Department. The Commission discussed the bid and requested that additional bids be obtained to ensure compliance with the County’s procurement process. This item will be placed back on the agenda for Monday, August 31, 2026.
Emergency Management Update
Commissioner Miles provided the Emergency Management Update, and stated that Duchesne County had moved back to a Stage 1 fire restrictions effective Friday, August 21, 2026. He explained that residents may have a fire in an approved fire ring if pressurized water is readily available.
Discussion & Consideration of the RFP for a Commercial Appraiser for the Assessor’s Office
Assessor Traci Herrera presented an RFP for a Commercial Appraiser for the Assessor’s office. Assessor Herrera provided background of why the RFP is needed. The Commission discussed the RFP. Commissioner Killian made a motion to approve the RFP for a Commercial Appraiser for the Assessor’s Office as presented. Commissioner Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
Discussion & Consideration of the FY2027 Rural County Grant Budget
Economic Development Director Kori Wilde presented the FY2027 Rural County Grant Budget totaling $200,000.00. The proposed Economic Development projects and activities include: Main Street Matching Grant, $90,000.00; Business Recruitment, Development, and Expansion, $84,500.00; Workforce Training and Development, $11,500.00; Business Retention and Expansion, $10,000.00; and Administrative, $4,000.00. The Commission discussed the proposed grant budget. Commissioner Chugg made a motion to approve the FY2027 Rural County Grant Budget in the amount of $200,000.00 as presented. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed