Discussion & Consideration of Beer License Renewal Applications

Chief Deputy Clerk-Auditor Lexie Clayburn presented two beer license renewal applications: Ketts Neola Store and Gift Shop, and The Big G on 40. The parties discussed the license renewals. Commissioner Killian made a motion to approve the beer licenses. Commissioner Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.

Auditor's Office – Vouchers

Clerk-Auditor Chelise Curtis presented the vouchers for check numbers 171321 through 171404, dated December 8, 2025, totaling $443,574.94. The parties reviewed the vouchers submitted. Commissioner Killian made a motion to approve the vouchers for December 8, 2025, as presented. Commissioner Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.

Auditor's Office – Tax Adjustments

Treasurer Stephen Potter presented a tax adjustment for seven parcels. Parcel 00-0034-9434 did not convert to the 2024 BOE value, resulting in a $154.38 credit. Parcels 00-0000-3602 and 00-0000-3610 have been reversed from a separate commission minute. UBMC paid the taxes, since they have not yet been used by them, for a debit of $1,701.44. Parcel 00-0000-9047 should have been a primary residence, entitling it to a $1,429.78 credit. Parcels 00-0001-4708, 00-0001-4025, and 00-0001-4617, the checks were returned, and the owner would like the penalties and interest waived. The owner is claiming it is a bank error. The parties discussed the tax adjustments. Commissioner Killian made a motion to accept the tax adjustment for the Uintah Basin Medical Center. Commissioner Miles seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Miles voted aye, and Commissioner Chugg abstained. The motion passed.

Commissioner Chugg made a motion to approve the tax adjustments for Farnsworth, Thomas, and Willis with conditions to provide proof of the bank error. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Chugg voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.

Auditor's Office – Tax Abatements

Treasurer Stephen Potter presented the 2025 Individual Abatement Report dated December 5, 2025. The totals are as follows: Circuit Breaker – 3 for $1,118.32, 20% Circuit Breaker – 1 for $622.90, Veterans – 3 for $4,173.39, for a total of 7 for $5,914.61. The parties discussed the tax abatements. Commissioner Killian made a motion to approve the abatement report as presented. Commissioner Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.

Consideration of Minutes of the Combined Commission Meeting held December 01, 2025

The parties reviewed the combined minutes of the Commission meeting held on December 01, 2025. Commissioner Killian made a motion to approve the minutes of December 01, 2025, as presented. Commissioner Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Chugg voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.

Discussion of Possible Subjects for the Next Meeting

Calendaring & Weekly Update on Events

Discussion of Ordinance 25-427; An Ordinance Replacing Ordinance No. 85 Regulating the Sale and Use of Beer and Liquor in Duchesne County, Utah

Chief Deputy Attorney Grant Charles explained the changes. The parties discussed the sales times for the State of Utah and the change for the County. The attorney’s office has spoken with the Sheriff, and he doesn’t anticipate any issues moving the sales times from 10:00 a.m. back to 6:00 a.m.