members resigned. The parties discussed the applicants. Commissioner Chugg made a motion to appoint Daniel Roberts and Dustin Simpson to the Hanna Water & Sewer Improvement District to serve until the 2027 election. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Chugg voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.

Commissioner Miles started the conversation by saying he felt it ran smoother this year than ever. He appreciated everyone's help and support. The fundraising went great and increased the value for the sponsors. He thanked Commissioner Killian and Commissioner Chugg for all of their hard work and dedication at the fair.

Commissioner Killian thanked everyone for a great fair. He described his experience watching a seller interact with the buyer of her steer.

Commissioner Chugg expressed his appreciation to the other Commissioners, staff, and volunteers for all the hard work at the fair.

The parties discussed the ambassador leadership and how well they did. Commissioner Miles said he was approached by someone outside the County, who said the Duchesne County Fair was the best rural county fair in the United States.

Clerk-Auditor Chelise Curtis said the fair ran very smoothly. She said it was great to see older people participate at the livestock sale year after year.

On Saturday before the horse pulls, the Commissioners dedicated the indoor arena. It is named the Kent R. Peatross Arena. His wife and family were there, and it was a great presentation. The rodeo won the Rodeo of the Year again for 2025.

Clerk-Auditor Chelise Curtis explained that she had requested the additional information but had not received a response. Community Development Assistant Josh Felter said they may need to contact the Sheriff’s Office regarding the noise ordinance. This item will be considered at a later meeting if the information is obtained.

Clerk-Auditor Chelise Curtis presented five BOE adjustments for August 10, 2026, and explained the reasons. The Parcels needing adjustments are 00-0003-8137, 00-0035-1605, 00-0028-6579, 00-0000-3628, and 00-0006-5346. The parties discussed the BOE adjustments. Commissioner Killian made a motion to accept the Board of Equalization changes as presented. Commissioner Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.

Human Resource Generalist Tommi Mascaro presented one volunteer for approval. The parties discussed the volunteer. Commissioner Chugg made a motion to approve the volunteer 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 Payroll & Benefits Administrator Jamie Park explained that the IRS increased the mileage reimbursement rate from 0.725 to 0.76 on July 1^st. The parties discussed the reimbursements submitted this year and noted that most have qualified for the 70% reimbursement rate. Commissioner Killian made a motion to adopt the IRS mileage rate of 0.76. Commissioner Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.