MINUTES OF COMBINED COMMISSION WORKING & REGULAR SESSION MEETING HELD JUNE 08, 2015 BEGINNING AT 9:00 A.M. IN CONFERENCE ROOM #1, IN DUCHESNE, UTAH
Present
Commission Chairman Ronald Winterton; Commissioner Greg Todd, Deputy County Attorney Tyler Allred, Public Works Director Glen Murphy, Mike Casper with Public Works Department, and Commissioner Assistant BobbiJo Casper taking minutes of the meeting.
Absent
Commissioner Ken Burdick.
Public Works/Landfill Update
Director Murphy reported that the Road Department is moving the crusher from Arcadia to the Duchesne pit. He also reported that they have been working in Mountain Home on county road #403, 6750 North, east of the store, where there is a new water line. They have also been hauling sand to the ballfields for Duchesne City.
Discussion Of A Road Issue
Property Owners Brent Brotherson, Kim Rasmussen & Michelle Lyndsey joined the meeting at 9:05 A.M…
Mrs. Rasmussen stated that they live in Mountain Home and traffic runs in front of their homes. The road cuts through Mrs. Lindsey’s yard about two feet. The traffic turns on top of a hill where you can’t see traffic coming and Chapman Construction is hauling gravel on that road. Chairman Winterton requested to have Planning and Zoning attend because the Planning Commission issued a conditional use permit.
County/Community Planning Administrator Mike Hyde joined the meeting at 9:11 A.M…
Administrator Hyde stated that the Fieldsted’s received a conditional use permit in 2004. If they can prove that there is at least one transaction each year, then it is still in place. According to the conditional use permit, relocating the road was not required. Mr. Brotherson requested to have the road moved to the east. He owns 300 feet that hasn’t been excavated where it could be moved. Chairman Winterton suggested that Director Murphy contact Ervan Rhoades with Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) and see if we can go as far down as possible and make sure we have access. Director Murphy stated that if we could close that existing road off, it would make it safer.
Consideration Of Vouchers
Deputy Clerk Auditor Connie Sweat joined the meeting at 9:25 A.M…
The commission reviewed voucher # 131878 dated June 4, 2015, in the amount of five hundred dollars ($500.00) as presented by the Clerk Auditor’s Office. The commission also reviewed vouchers # 131879 through 131957 dated June 8, 2015, in the amount of one hundred eighty six thousand one hundred eighty two dollars and seventy four cents ($186,182.74) as presented by the Clerk Auditor’s Office. Commissioner Todd motioned to approve the vouchers as presented by the Clerk Auditor’s Office. Chairman Winterton seconded the motion. Both commissioners voted aye and the motion passed.
Consideration Of A Business License Application For IEC Services
Commissioner Todd motioned to approve the business license application as presented by the Clerk Auditor’s Office. Chairman Winterton seconded the motion. Both commissioners voted aye and the motion passed.
Discussion Of A Draft Letter To Utah’s Congressional Delegation Regarding Sage Grouse
Administrator Hyde stated that Mark Ward with UAC drafted this letter and he added a paragraph to it. Chairman Winterton stated that the letter looks good. Commissioner Todd agreed. Commissioner Todd motioned to send the letter as written. Chairman Winterton seconded the motion. Both commissioners voted aye and the motion passed.
Discussion Of A Draft Letter Regarding Gate Canyon Road Project
Administrator Hyde stated that the BLM asked us to be a consulting party in this road project that is needed to address safety issues and we have accepted their invitation. Commissioner Todd motioned to send the letter as written and accept the invitation from the BLM. Chairman Winterton seconded the motion. Both commissioners voted aye and the motion passed.
Consideration Of A Library Director
Commissioner Todd stated that he along with Library Board members Sherry Lott, Beth Garner, Yordis Nielsen, Janet Roberts, Bert Jensen, and the Human Resources Department have interviewed 8 applicants and decided on Daniel Mauchley who is from Ogden. He has a master’s in library science and works for a school. The Library Board recommends him. He accepts the position pending our approval. Commissioner Todd motioned to appoint Daniel Mauchley for the Library Director Position. Chairman Winterton seconded the motion. All commissioners voted aye and the motion passed.
Consideration Of A Natural Gas Compressor Station
Chairman Winterton stated that he is waiting to hear back from the Lancer Auto Group who is working on what will best fit our needs. Item was postponed by general consent.
Consideration Of A Memorandum Of Agreement With Utah Administrative Office Of The Courts Regarding The Location Of The Eighth District Juvenile Court In Duchesne County During Construction Of The New Duchesne County Justice Complex
Chairman Winterton stated that the State sent us this agreement. Eighth District Juvenile Court is in need of office space while construction at the Justice Center is in order. The space will be at the Satellite Building in Roosevelt. Commissioner Todd motioned to approve the Agreement with Utah Administrative Office of the Courts. Chairman Winterton seconded the motion. Both commissioners voted aye and the motion passed.
Consideration Of A Lease Agreement With Utah Administrative Office Of The Courts
Chairman Winterton stated that this is a lease agreement at the court house effective June 1, 2015. Commissioner Todd motioned to approve the Lease Agreement as presented. Chairman Winterton seconded the motion. Both commissioners voted aye and the motion passed.
Consideration Of Minutes For Combined Commission Meeting Held May 11, 2015
Commissioner Todd asked for more time to review the minutes. Agenda item was postponed by general consent.
Consideration Of Minutes For Combined Commission Meeting Held June 01, 2015
Commissioner Todd asked for more time to review the minutes. Agenda item was postponed by general consent.
Consideration Of Tax Adjustments – Assessor
Assessor Greg Garff joined the meeting at 10:27 A.M…
The commission reviewed the tax adjustments presented by Assessor Garff. Commissioner Todd motioned to approve the tax adjustments as recommended by the Assessor’s Office. Chairman Winterton seconded the motion. Both commissioners voted aye and the motion passed.
Commission Calendaring
Adjourn
Chairman Winterton adjourned the meeting at 10:31 A.M.
Read and approved this 22nd day of June 2015.
Ronald Winterton / JoAnn EvansCommission Chairman / Clerk/Auditor
Minutes of meeting prepared by BobbiJo Casper______
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