Commissioner Greg Miles, Commissioner Jeff Chugg, Commissioner Tracy Killian, Chief Deputy Attorney Grant Charles, Public Works Director Mike Casper, Human Resource Director Judy Stevenson, Human Resource Generalist Tommi Mascaro, Electronic Records Director Cristina Nielson, Electronic Records Assistant Jaycie Carroll, Treasurer Stephen Potter, Deputy Treasurer Mindy Clegg, Clerk-Auditor Chelise Curtis, Chief Deputy Clerk-Auditor Lexie Clayburn, Recorder Shelley Brennan, Economic Development Director Deborah Herron, Community Development Assistant Director Mike Gottfredson, Duchesne County Resident Jenni Thompson, and Commission Executive Assistant Melissa Hughes is taking the meeting minutes.
MINUTES OF COMBINED COMMISSION WORKING & REGULAR SESSION
MEETING HELD MONDAY, DECEMBER 08, 2025, BEGINNING AT 9:00 A.M.
IN DUCHESNE, UTAH
Present –
Opening Comments
Chairman Miles welcomed everyone to the meeting.
Pledge of Allegiance
Presentation of Employee of the Month
Human Resource Generalist Tommi Mascaro presented the December Employee of the Month Award to Electronic Records Assistant Jaycie Carroll. Deputy Treasurer Mindy Clegg read the nomination letter she submitted. Human Resource Director Judy Stevenson read the nomination letter submitted by Electronic Records Director Cristina Nielson. Each Commissioner expressed their appreciation to Ms. Carroll for her hard work and dedication to the County. Ms. Carroll thanked everyone for the award.
Public Works Update
Public Works Director Mike Casper gave an update on upcoming and existing projects. His crew is working on North Crescent this week. The culvert project on 3000 South is completed, including the fence. The crusher is still working well. The parties discussed the wash plant, the cost to repair it, and the quality of the road when using washed chips. Repairs would cost about $350,000, and a new wash plant would cost about $700,000. Director Casper recommended repairing the existing one.
Discussion & Consideration of Purchasing Two New 1-Ton Trucks for the Road Department
Public Works Director Mike Casper presented two quotes from Ken Garff West Valley.
- 2025 Ram 5500 Crew Cab Chassis 4X4 - $71,790.00
- 2024 Ram 5500 Crew Cab Chassis 4X4 - $67,470.00
He explained that they have two 2025 Ram 5500s and one 2024 Ram 5500. The parties discussed the quotes and, for procurement, requested Director Casper to obtain another quote from another entity.
Director Casper explained that he has contacted several companies, but there is no availability of the trucks he needs. These are the only ones available. He presented a quote for installing a dump body on the trucks. The parties discussed the trucks and dump bodies. Commissioner Killian made a motion to purchase the two trucks for $71,790.00 and the dump body for $12,586.05. Commissioner Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
Discussion & Consideration of Approach Permits
Public Works Director Mike Casper presented two approach permits. Approach Permit A25-059 is for Parcel # 00-0031-0544. The requested approach location is at the corner of the property onto Lake Canyon Road. Approach Permit A25-060 is located on Workman Drive and 1200 North in Duchesne. The parties discussed the requests. Commissioner Chugg made a motion to approve approach permits A25-059 and A25-060 as presented.