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Duchesne County
Commission Meeting

Duchesne County
Commission Meeting

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MINUTES FOR REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 20, 2000 BEGINNING AT 1:00 P.M. IN THE COMMISSION BOARD ROOM
IN DUCHESNE, UTAH

Commissioners Present:  Commission Chairman Guy R. Thayne, Commissioner F. Ted Kappen, and Commissioner Larry S. Ross.

Others Present:  Diane Freston, Clerk/Auditor, Road Supervisor Douglas Nielsen, Greg Garff, Assessor, Kris Bancroft, Carol Casey Walt Donaldson of the Division of Wildlife Services, Lyle Lemon of UBAOG, Diana Stevens, Beverly Park, Susan Coleman, Roger Holfeltz, Raymond Hardman.

Prayer: Commissioner Thayne
Pledge of Allegiance

Minutes: Minutes of November 13, 2000 were read by Commissioner Ross.  Motion: Commissioner Thayne noted that the Bridgeland Bridge Meeting set for December 6th would have to be postponed until after the holidays. Commissioner Kappen motioned to approve the minutes with corrections. Commissioner Ross second. Motion carried. Roll Call Vote: All Commissioners voting Aye.

Road Items: Supervisor Doug Nielsen
Supervisor Nielsen informed the Commission that the new Bridge on County Road 33 in Pleasant Valley, South of Joe Shields may be set on Wednesday. Commissioner Kappen asked Supervisor Nielsen when the Road Department would be able to work on the Clay Basin Road. Doug replied that Jerry Allred is working on the Rights of Way section lines.

The Commission received the Contract with Department of Administrative Services in the amount of $15,000 for GPS - Corner Monuments.

Commissioner Ross reminded Doug of the BLM meeting on Wednesday at 10:00 AM. Doug replied that he was planning on attending.

Commissioner Thayne received word from Grant Bleazard congratulating Doug on road in the Mountain Home town site " a job will done".

...............Ginger Casper, Karla Gines, Vern Carter, John Roberts,
Jessup VanTassell, Clint Peatross, Attorney Roland Uresk
joined the meeting...............

Walt Donaldson - DWR - PILT Payment
Mr. Walt Donaldson presented the Commission with a check in the amount of $38,338.29 for the 2000 Division of Wildlife in - Lieu of Taxes payment.

Karla Gines (spokesperson) - Tabiona/Hanna Community Park
Mrs. Gines advised the Commission that a group of citizens in the Tabiona/Hanna area were interested in developing a Community Park. She is here to ask the Commission for direction on how to set up a Recreational District to support the Park. 

Commissioner Kappen and Deputy County Attorney Roland Uresk informed Mrs. Gines and the group that they will need a signed petition from 10% or more of the registered voters in the said district, or 10% or more of the Tax Value Property Owners. The boundaries and a legal description would need to be drawn up. Tabiona City would have to agree with a vote of the town council. The maximum Tax Rate for a Special District is .0004. The detailed information is in section 17a-213 of the Utah Code.

Attorney Uresk asked if they wanted to form their own Board of Directors or if they wanted this Commission to appoint one. Commissioner Ross suggested that it would be best if the District elected the Board members.

The Commission agreed that the Deputy Attorney could give initial guidance in the steps to be taken in forming a district and once the district had begun they would have to get their own council.

Greg Garff - Assessor - Tax Adjustments
Assessor Greg Garff discussed the Max Rasmussen Board of Appeal. Both Greg and Kris used the income approach and the market approach in re-assessing Mr. Rasmussen's property and could see no reason to make any adjustment in his present value. A letter of denial will be sent.

Assessor Garff and Deputy Assessor Kris Bancroft presented the following Tax Adjustments for the Commissions approval.

Serial/Account	Year	Debit/Credit	Comment
ROBR-26	2000	-$652.34	Greenbelt roll-back adjustment
ROBR-27	2000	-$652.34	Greenbelt roll-back adjustment
ROBR-28	2000	-$652.34	Greenbelt roll-back adjustment
R-515	2000	-$106.47	Primary exemption
CRVP-3-4	2000	-$106.47	Primary exemption
CRVP-3-4	2000	+$189.72	Added garage
1433	2000	+$431.93	Added cabin and home site
AL-56-1	2000	-$49.40	BOE adjustment
441-4	2000	-$19.93	Acreage error adjustment
441-3	2000	-$62.44	Home-site error adjustment
3582	2000	-$14.35	Acreage error adjustment
1301	2000	-$495.90	Move home site to 1301-2
1301-2	2000	+$481.29	Home transfer from 1301
PR-1-260	2000	-$93.79	Changed to primary

Motion: Commissioner Ross motioned to accept the Tax Adjustments by the Assessor's office. Commissioner Kappen second. Motion carried. Roll Call Vote: All Commissioners voting Aye.

...............Clayton Chidester joined the meeting...............

Mike Kendall - Zone Change - Amendment #3 - Deer Haven Subdivision Section 33, Township 1 South, Range 2 West, USB&M, Lots 38 to 41  Clint Peatross addressed the Commission, representing Mr. Kendall. Amendment #3 is for a zone change of 10 acres to 5 acres in Deer Haven Subdivision Section 33, Township 1 South, Range 2 West, USB&M, Lots 38 to 41. Clayton Chidester stated that the request had been given a favorable recommendation by the Planning Commission, except for one member. The descending vote was for concerns over water supply. Commissioner Ross expressed his concerns for adequate water also. He feels the Planning Commission needs to get better control of the Subdivisions for this reason. Commissioner Ross asked Mr. Peatross where the water for Deer Haven will be coming from. Mr. Peatross informed the Commission that the water will be from private wells. Diana Stevens, Planning Commission member spoke stating her concerns were for adequate water, and the property owners who bought the larger lots in the Subdivision. 

Motion: Commissioner Kappen motioned to approve the zone change, Amendment #3, Deer Haven Subdivision Section 33, Lots 38 to 41 USB&M. Motion second by Commissioner Ross. Motion carried. Roll Call Vote: All Commissioners voting Aye.

Mike Kendall - Amendment #1 & #2 Deer Haven Subdivision - Request to amend lots 13, 14, 15, 16, 21, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 of Deer Haven Subdivision, located in the Cedarview Area - Section 29 and 32, Township 1 South, Range 2 West, USB&M.  Clint Peatross addressed the Commission, representing Mr. Kendall. Clayton advised the Commission that the Planning Commission gave a favorable recommendation for the Plat Amendment.

Motion: Commissioner Ross motioned to approve Plat Amendment #1 & 2, Deer Haven Subdivision lots 13, 14, 15, 16, 21, 24, 25 thru 29 Section 29 and 32, Township 1 South, Range 2 West, USB&M to go into effect upon owners signature.  Commissioner Kappen second. Motion carried. Roll Call Vote: All Commissioners voting Aye.

Clayton Chidester - Board Appointments
Valona Fabrizio's term on the Planning and Zoning Board ends in December 2000. The Commission would like to reappoint her for an additional 3 year term.

Motion: Commissioner Kappen motioned to reappoint Valona Fabrizio to the Planning and Zoning Commission Board to serve Jan 2001-Dec 2003. Commissioner Ross second. Motion carried. Roll Call Vote: All Commissioners voting Aye.

Johny Thayne has been serving on the Planning and Zoning Board from April 1991 and his term ends December 2000. Mr. Thayne has expressed his desire to be replaced as he has served 3 terms. The commission would like to advertise this position for the Upper Country area.

John Swasey, who is filling the unexpired term of Paul Rasmussen, and Chad Peatross terms on the Board of Adjustment will end December 2000. The commission would like to re-appoint both men for a 5 year term each.

Motion: Commissioner Ross motioned to reappoint John Swasey and Chad Peatross to the Board of Adjustment. Commissioner Kappen second. Motion carried. Roll Call Vote: All Commissioners voting Aye.

Public Lands Committee - Clayton stated that in the past the Committee has consisted of 18 members. His recommendation is to regroup and change the number of Committee members to a 6 or 7 member committee.

The Commission suggested that Mr. Chidester draw up a proposed plan and bring it before the Commission during the December 4th commission meeting.

Auditor's Offices - Vouchers - Personnel Issues - Finances
Vouchers: Diane Freston Clerk/Auditor presented vouchers # 71115 to #71152 totaling $89,427.84 for approval.  Motion: Commissioner Kappen motioned to approve the vouchers. Commissioner Ross second. Motion carried. Roll Call Vote: All Commissioners voting Aye.

Adjournment

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