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Duchesne County
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Duchesne County
Commission Meeting

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MINUTES FOR REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING HELD DECEMBER 11, 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:  Acting Road Supervisor Jerry Lisonbee, Diane Freston, Clerk/Auditor, Deputy County Attorney Roland Uresk, Troy Sherrick, Michael Brennan, Susan Coleman, Beverly Park, Roger Holfeltz, Carol Casey.

Prayer: Commissioner Ross
Pledge of Allegiance

Minutes: Minutes of December 4, 2000 were read by Commissioner Ross.
Motion: Commissioner Kappen motioned to approve the minutes with corrections. Commissioner Ross second. The motion carried. Roll Call Vote: All Commissioner Aye.

Road Items: Jerry Lisonbee
Supervisor Nielsen will be absent from work for a few weeks due to illness. Jerry Lisonbee will be acting Road Supervisor until he returns to work. The Commission thanked Jerry for stepping in for Mr. Nielsen while he is away. They would like to meet with Jerry this week to discuss his responsibilities until Mr. Nielsen returns.

Jerry stated that the road by the O.B. Williams residence would be finished this week.

Commissioner Thayne reported that he, Neal Potter and Jerry Lisonbee had inspected the TV Buildings the past week.

Commissioner Ross mentioned that a group of counties were planning to hire a State Lobbyist for the Severance Tax Proposed Legislation.

...............Clayton Chidester and Jared Reary joined the meeting...............

Wasatch Meadows Subdivision - Final Approval - Trent Grant
Mr. Chidester presented the map of Wasatch Meadows Subdivision for approval. 
Motion: Commissioner Ross motioned to approve Wasatch Meadows Subdivision located in the Fruitland area in Section 26 T3S,R9W USB&M. Motion second by Commission Kappen. Motion carried. Roll Call Vote: All Commissioners voting Aye.

Public Hearing - Zone Change - Jared Reary
Mr. Reary and Mr. Chidester reported that the request for a zone change had been approved with a favorable recommendation by the County Planning and Zoning Commission, and presented Ordinance # 00-172 for approval.

Commissioner Thayne asked for public comment on the zone change. There were no comments.

ORDINANCE NO. 00-172
AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING FROM A/R-1 (AGRICULTURAL/RECREATIONAL), A 5-ACRE ZONE, TO A (AGRICULTURE), A 2.5-ACRE ZONE

WHEREAS Duchesne County has adopted a zoning ordinance, zoning portions of the county for various uses, and

WHEREAS a property owner has petitioned the county to change the zoning for use from A/R-1 (Agricultural/Recreational), a 5-acre zone, to A (Agricultural), a 2.5-acre zone on a parcel of property located in Section 17, Township 2 South, Range 1 West, USM., and

WHEREAS the matter has been brought before the Duchesne County Planning and Zoning Commission, and

WHEREAS the Planning and Zoning Commission has held a public hearing on said zone- change request and after due consideration recommends that the zone change be granted and

WHEREAS the Duchesne County Commission has had a full discussion of the matter in a public meeting, and

BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED as follows:
The current zoning of A/R-1 (Agricultural/Recreational), a 5-acre zone, is changed to A (Agricultural), a 2.5-acre zone for the following parcel of property described as follows:   Township 2 South Range 1 West U.S.B.& M.  Section 17:  Beginning at the Northeast corner of the NW 3 of the NE 3, thence South 00*22'15" East 209.00 feet along the East line of said NW 3; thence North 89*35'41" West 521.00 feet parallel with the North line of said NW 3; thence North 00*22'15" West 209.00 feet parallel with said East line to the North line of said NW 3; thence South 89*35'41" East 521.00 feet to the point of beginning. Containing 2.50 acres.

Motion: Commissioner Kappen motioned to approve the Zone Change Ordinance 00-172. Commissioner Ross second. Motion carried. Roll Call Vote: All Commissioners voting Aye.

...............Judy Mutton and Walt Donaldson joined the meeting...............

Resolution 00-26 - Section 10 - Reimbursements (Policy and Procedure Manual)   Judy Mutton, Personnel Director presented the following Resolution for approval.   (Refer to Clerk's Office).

Motion: Commissioner Kappen motioned to approve Resolution 00-26, Revised Section 10 of the Policy and Procedure Manual. Commissioner Ross seconded. Motion carried. Roll Call Vote: All Commissioners voting Aye.

Resolution 00-27 - Section 18 - Occupational Safety and Health (Policy and Procedure Manual)  Georg Adams and Neal Potter were present for this discussion. Commission Ross suggested that Georg, Judy, and Neal make regular inspections, with written notice to the Department head if any unsafe conditions are observed. Judy Mutton, Personnel Director presented the following Resolution for approval.  (Refer to Clerk's Office).

Motion: Commissioner Ross motioned to approve Resolution 00-27, Revision to Section 18 of the Policy and Procedure Manual. Commissioner Kappen second. Motion carried. Roll Call Vote: All Commissioners voting Aye.

Short Term Disability Insurance Benefit.
Motion: Commissioner Ross motioned to add the short-term disability insurance of $16.60/month/employee to the county benefit package. Commissioner Kappen second. Motion carried. Roll Call Vote: All Commissioner voting Aye.

Wildlife Resources and Conservation Easement on Avintiquin - Walt Donaldson
Mr. Donaldson advised the Commission that the DWR had been working with a landowner in the Avintiquin area on procuring an easement. The landowner will donate the easement, ownership of the land or use of the land will not change. The owner will retain the right to improve corrals, sheds and build a family cabin. A conservation easement of this type is very beneficial to DWR, they will work with the landowner who is interested in preserving open spaces, providing habitat for wildlife, and improving the stream for fishing . The creek is one of the purest sources for Colorado Cutthroat Trout in the state.  Motion: Commissioner Kappen motioned to send a letter to the Governor's office in support of the Conservation Easement. Commissioner Ross second. Motion carried. Roll Call Vote: All Commissioner voting Aye.

Tax Adjustments - Assessor's Office

Serial/Account	Year	Debit/Credit	Comment
HT-91-0320	2000	-$46.38	Already Pd Mh is on a Circuit Breaker
3901-1	2000	-$230.24	Cancelled Roll-back.  Not applicable
1107-6	2000	-$1709.73	Cancelled Roll-back

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

...............Jack Wood and Sheriff Stansfield joined the meeting...............

County Computer Equipment - Bid Opening
Several bids were opened and reviewed by the commission and Jack Wood. Because of the complexity of the detail Jack was assigned to analyze all the bids comparing like information to like information and to report back to the commission next week.

Motion: Commissioner Kappen motioned to take the computer bids under advisement for discussion and review until next weeks Commission meeting. Motion second by Commissioner Ross. Motion carried. Roll Call Vote: All Commissioners voting Aye.

Auditor's Office - Vouchers - Department Head Timesheets
Department Head Timesheets: Leann Stewart Deputy Clerk/Auditor presented the Commissioners with the Department Head timesheets for their signatures.

Vouchers: Diane Freston, Clerk/Auditor presented Vouchers # 71299 to #71422 totaling $185,110.18 for approval.  Motion: Commissioner Ross motioned to approve vouchers. Commissioner Kappen second. Motion carried. Roll Call Vote: All Commissioners voting Aye.

Adjournment 3:00 PM

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