Duchesne County

The board addressed several administrative and legislative items. Discussions included a property tax assessment issue, a land purchase agreement for a gravel pit, and the approval of payment vouchers and tax adjustments. Various business and beer licenses were approved. The board also reviewed and supported a water injection facility project, discussed sage grouse conservation, and approved an MOU for network services. Legislative actions included the adoption of resolutions and ordinances related to the Utah Counties Indemnity Pool, policies for oil and gas lease disposition, the 2012 meeting schedule, and the establishment of 2012 salaries for elected officials. A brief update was provided regarding public works and landfill department activities.

The Commission addressed several items, including the approval of payment vouchers and a business license application for Wild Mountain Outfitter's. Key agreements with the Ute Indian Tribe regarding law enforcement cooperation and tribal court referrals were approved. The Commission also authorized a Mutual Aid Agreement with Duchesne City and officially declared a local state of emergency covering Duchesne County, Duchesne City, and Myton City due to high water levels. Finally, the Commission approved long-term disability benefit protection contracts for Tier 2 employees.

The meeting included the acknowledgment of National Library Week and the presentation of gifts to the commission. The commission reviewed and approved payment vouchers totaling $196,873.22. Additionally, the commission approved a bid for the installation of lights at the County Fairgrounds with Electrical Contractors Inc. for the amount of $21,900.00, incorporating specific legal clauses regarding government immunity and records management.

The commission reviewed and approved tax adjustments as presented by the Assessor's Office and authorized payment vouchers in the amount of $136,191.99. Business license applications were approved for CR Trucking LLC, KarVell Industries, and Rough Riders. The commission also authorized the Chairman to sign a Right-of-Way Grant Amendment with the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management.

The Commission met to consider various administrative and operational items. Key actions included the approval of payment vouchers and multiple business license applications for companies such as Captured By Ragen Photography, Bio Green Of Northeastern Utah, K&B Contracting, Olsen And Sons C-Store, and Wire To Wire Inc. The Commission discussed personnel changes for a position within the Sheriff's Department and approved a three-year fire protection agreement renewal with the Town of Tabiona. Additionally, the Commission reviewed proposals regarding directional drilling in the Ashley National Forest, a road improvement project in Nine Mile Canyon, and a request for a tax deferral. The meeting also included a presentation and discussion on national energy policy and its local impacts with a representative from Senator Orrin Hatch's office.