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Duchesne County
Commission Meeting

Duchesne County
Commission Meeting

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MINUTES FOR REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 26, 2001 BEGINNING AT 1:00 P.M. IN THE COMMISSION BOARD ROOM
IN DUCHESNE, UTAH

Commissioners Present:  Commission Chairman Guy R. Thayne, Commissioner Larry S. Ross and Commissioner Lorna Stradinger.

Others Present:  Road Supervisor Douglas Nielsen, Deputy Clerk/Auditor Carol Casey, Susan Coleman, Roger Holfeltz, Olie Olsen, Beverly Park, Regina Barnhurst, Jared Laudie, Leslie Whiting Uintah Basin Standard, Jean Liddell KNEU and representing the Wolf Pack Group, Nikki Berrett, Bryon Murray, Julie Brotherson, and Kathie Powell.

Prayer: Commissioner Thayne
Pledge of Allegiance

Minutes: The Commission Minutes for February 12, 2001 were reviewed and corrections made.  Motion: Commissioner Ross motion to approve the minutes with corrections.  2nd Motion: Commissioner Stradinger moved to extend the approval of the minutes until next week; she would like to have time to review the tape regarding her comments to Mr. Coleman. Motion second.  Roll Call Vote: All Commissioners Voting Aye.

Road Issues - Supervisor Douglas Nielsen
Supervisor Nielsen reported that the next Duchesne/Wasatch Bluebench Landfill meeting is tentatively set for March 9, 2001 at 5:00pm at the Bluebench Landfill.

Doug stated that he had received a report from UDOT on the bridge on county road # 64 by Dallas Murray's. The bridge will qualify for restructure not replacement. Commissioner Ross feels that the East entrance of the bridge is the worst.

Commissioner Thayne asked if the county could do some channel protection near the bridge on Miles Lane. Doug stated that they could go ahead with some riprap if the commission is in approval.

Commissioner Ross suggested that he get the necessary paperwork from the landowner for easements and road fill product for the road improvement.

Approval of 2001 Beer Licenses
Deputy Clerk/Auditor Carol Casey presented beer license renewals for Moon Lake Resort, and Rock Creek Ranch, which have been reviewed and approved by the Sheriff's department.

Motion: Commissioner Ross motioned to approve the above mentioned beer license renewals. Commissioner Stradinger second. Motion carried. Roll Call Vote: All Commissioners Voting Aye.

Personnel Issues - Judy Mutton
Judy presented a request to the commission from the Assessor's office asking for approval to hire a part time employee for the Roosevelt office. The Assessor has budgeted for a 20 hour a week position with part time benefits.

Commissioner Stradinger has some questions as to why we are hiring part time and not full time. Judy explained that there is one full time person and one part time person already employed there, the second part time employee will give additional support to the office and will fill in for sick leave and vacation of the other employee's.

The Commission signed the request giving their approval.

...............Gerald Wilkerson, Clayton Chidester, and Georg Adams
joined the meeting...............

Release of Road Bond for Cedar Ridge Estates Plat B - Gerald Wilkerson  Mr. Wilkerson addressed the commission, he informed them that the county still holds a road building bond from back in 1982 on Cedar Ridge Estates. Mr. Raddon, the owner has given Mr. Wilkerson some paper work proving the roadwork had been done, but no upkeep the roads are probably going to be hard to find. It is Mr. Wilkerson's wish to finalize and release the bond in order for the owner to get back the property deeds.

Commissioner Ross recommends that Mr. Wilkerson and Supervisor Nielsen personally inspect the subdivision for evidence of the old roads. A decision will be made in commission meeting next week.

Approval of Resolution 01-01 - Judy Mutton

RESOLUTION NO. 01-01
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A OFFICIAL AGREEMENT FORMAT REGARDING EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE

WHEREAS Duchesne County has set forth a policy setting forth guidelines for educational assistance; and,

WHEREAS Duchesne County promotes a policy of hiring trained individuals but recognizes that certain individuals may require additional training for the job position; and,

WHEREAS Duchesne County is willing to fund this education provided that the county may recoup said expense by either years worked for the County or reimbursement if the employee leaves employment with the county; and,

BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners for Duchesne County that

1.     The agreement attached hereto as Attachment A shall be adopted as the official agreement outlining terms of the assistance agreement for each individual.

This policy shall be effective immediately upon passage.
        .   
Motion: Commissioner Stradinger motioned to adopt Resolution 01-01. Motion second by Commissioner Ross. Motion carried. Roll Call Vote: All Commissioners Voting Aye.

...............Karl Mott joined the meeting...............

Approval of Resolution 01-02 - Karl Mott  The resolution will be rescheduled for next week.

Discussion on Renewal of 2001 Beer License for Hanna Lounge  The Commissioner's reviewed the application from Christina Meyer for Hanna Lounge, and the report from the Sheriff's office.  Motion: Commissioner Stradinger motioned that due to falsification on the application and criminal history found the renewal is not granted, and as of March 31, 2001 the license for Hanna Lounge to sell beer will be revoked. Motion second by Commissioner Ross. Motion carried. Roll Call Vote: All Commissioners Voting Aye.

Creation of Roosevelt 6 Voting Precinct - Jana Lee Woods
Deputy Clerk/Auditor Lee Woods informed the commission that Roosevelt 2 has reached a count of 1,161 according to Utah Code we must now create another precinct. 

Motion: Commission Stradinger motioned that in accordance to Utah Code a 6th precinct be created in Roosevelt. Motion second by Commissioner Ross. Motion carried. Roll Call Vote: All Commissioners Voting Aye.

Easements & Rights of Way Issues - Jared Laudie
Mr. Laudie has recently purchased property near the Bluebell Road. When Special Service District #2 realigned the Bluebell Road the portion of old road that accesses his property has been fenced off. Mr. Laudie is being deigned access to his property from this old road and is seeking advice as to the status of that road.

Attorney Uresk stated that Mr. Laudie will need to research in the clerk's office to see if the road has been officially vacated with an ordinance. If the road has not been abandon by the county it is still considered a public road and he retains his rights of way. It is possible if the other party will not remove the blockade that this matter will go to civil court.

Wolf Pack Group - Transportation for People with Disabilities - Bryon Murray   Mr. Murray is the president of the Wolf Pack Group. He is here today to ask for any assistance or recommendations the commission might have for them to get affordable transportation.

Commissioner Stradinger asked Mr. Murray what form of transportation he had in mind.

His reply was something like the Ute Tribe has, a bus with a wheel chair lift.

Commissioner Stradinger feels that there are several services in the area that could benefit people with disabilities, she informed Mr. Murray to talk with Mrs. Brummond of UBAG as to what grant money might be available. Also the Hospital may have an exercise program they could participate in.

For more information about the Wolf Pack Group see attachment.

Auditor's Office - Vouchers Tax Adjustments - Finances
Vouchers: Deputy Clerk/Auditor Andrea Higbee presented vouchers # 72292 to #72435 plus predraw's #67514 & 67515 totaling $464,180.67 for approval.

Motion: Commissioner Stradinger motioned to approve the Vouchers, and to contact vendor # 913 for needed contract. Commissioner Ross second. Motion carried. Roll Call Vote: All Commissioners Voting Aye.

Tax Adjustments - Treasurer

Serial/Account	Year	Debit/Credit	Comment
00-004-7849	1999	$611.63	Home moved from one account to another
00-032-1350	1999	$611.63	Home moved from one account to another
00-901-1242	2000	$2165.68	State appeal 00-0696 Reduced value to $0

Motion: Commissioner Ross motioned to approve the tax adjustments. Commissioner Stradinger second. Motion carried. Roll Call Vote: All Commissioners Voting Aye.

Commissioner Thayne directed the Clerk's office to in the future have those wishing to be on the agenda for commission meeting fill out a short information request.

Record Keeping - Roger Holfeltz
Mr. Holfeltz requests that the minutes taken in the morning work sessions be typed, approved, and made available for the public. He was informed that currently they are in hand written form.

Motion: Commissioner Stradinger motioned to in the future have the Monday morning work session minutes typed, and approved the following Monday morning. Commissioner Ross second. Motion carried. Roll Call Vote: All Commissioners Voting Aye.

Mr. Holfeltz also had some concerns regarding the approved minutes of February 5, 2001. He feels the necessary changes that were requested did not take place and that some of Mr. Coleman's comments were left out.

Commissioner Stradinger stated that it is up to the Clerk/Auditor taking the minutes to use her discretion when taking minutes.

Adjournment 3:20 PM

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