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Duchesne County
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Duchesne County
Commission Meeting

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MINUTES FOR REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING HELD MARCH 31, 2003 BEGINNING AT 1:00 P.M. IN THE COMMISSION BOARD ROOM
IN DUCHESNE, UTAH

Commissioners Present:  Commission Chairman Larry S. Ross, Commissioner Lorna Stradinger, and Commissioner Kent Peatross.

Others Present:  Road Supervisor Douglas Nielsen, and Carol Casey taking minutes

Prayer: Commissioner Stradinger
Pledge of Allegiance

Road Issues:  Mr. Nielsen presented payment request No. 20 in the amount of $35,069.42 and No. 21 in the amount of $15,364.88 from Horrocks Engineers.   Both are for Project No. STP-1544(1)5 for preliminary design, environmental & engineering services on the Arcadia Road.  He also presented payment No. 5 for preliminary design and engineering services on project No. BRO-LC13(4) the Bridgeland Duchesne River Bridge.  The payment request is from Horrocks Engineers in the amount of $2,348.74.

Motion: Commissioner Peatross made a motion to accept payment request No. 20 & 21 for project No. STP-1544(1)5 Arcardia Road, and payment No. 5 for project No. BRO-LC13(4) Bridgeland Duchesne River Bridge. Commissioner Stradinger second. Motion carried. Roll Call Vote: All Commissioners Voting Aye.

Consideration of 2003 Road Improvement Schedule
Mr. Nielsen presented a list of proposed roads to be paved or to receive overlay this summer.  The commissioner reviewed the list and made recommendations.   (see attachment)

The commissioners and Mr. Nielsen discussed building and graveling a parking area near the Cedarview Cemetery.

...............Teresa Nielsen, Planning & Zoning,
Clerk/Auditor Diane Freston, and Mr. Clint Peatross
joined the meeting...............

1:30 PM Public Hearing - Plat Amendment, Lot 31 Deer Haven Subdivision, Sec. 32, T1S, R2W  Mrs. Nielsen stated that this is the third amendment for this subdivision.  The request is to split Lot 31 into two five-acre lots.  They have the health departments approval.  The planning commission gave a favorable recommendation.

The county commission is concerned that this is a dry subdivision which will need to have a water source in the future for proper development.  The county ordinances need to be reviewed in order to address the growing concern over dry subdivisions in the county.

Motion:  Commissioner Peatross made a motion that due to the favorable recommendation from the planning commission and because the county ordinance allows dry subdivisions consisting of five acres or more in the county the commission to approve the amendment for Lot 31 in Deer Haven Subdivision.   Commissioner Stradinger second.  Motion carried.  Roll Call Vote:  All Commissioners Voting Aye.

Consideration and Appointment of Fair Board Secretary
Motion:  Commissioner Stradinger made a motion to appoint Carol Monsen to fill the unexpired term of Glenna LaRoque as secretary of the fair board.   Commissioner Peatross second.  Motion carried.  Roll Call Vote:  All Commissioners Voting Aye.

Consideration and Approval of Ordinance 03-204 - Duchesne County Procurement Policy  (refer to Clerk's Office)
Motion:  Commissioner Peatross made a motion to approve Ordinance 03-204.  Commissioner Stradinger second.  Motion carried.  Roll Call Vote:  All Commissioners Voting Aye.

Consideration and Approval of Resolution 03-07
A resolution establishing a county cleanup program for the year 2003 and setting forth a plan to implement said program.  (refer to Clerk's Office) Motion:  Commissioner Stradinger made a motion to approve Resolution 03-07.  Commissioner Peatross second.  Motion carried.  Roll Call Vote:  All Commissioners Voting Aye.

2003 National Library Week Proclamation
Miss Evans presented the proclamation for commission signature.  (refer to Clerk's Office)  She thanked the commission for their support and involvement throughout the year.  Motion:   Commissioner Peatross made a motion to accept the National Library Week 2003 Proclamation.  Commissioner Stradinger second.  Motion carried.  Roll Call Vote:  All Commissioners Voting Aye.

Consideration and Approval of 2003 Beer License Renewal for Moon Lake Resort  Deputy Clerk/Auditor Carol Casey presented a beer license renewal for Moon Lake Resort.  The application has been approved by the sheriff's office.  Motion:  Commissioner Stradinger made a motion to approve the 2003 beer license for Moon Lake Resort.  Commissioner Peatross second.  Motion carried.  Roll Call Vote:  All Commissioners Voting Aye.

Auditor's Office - Tax Adjustments - Vouchers
Approval of March 24, 2003 Commission Minutes
The minutes of March 24th were reviewed and corrections made.

Motion:  Commissioner Peatross made a motion to approve the minutes as corrected.  Commissioner Stradinger second.  Motion carried.  Roll Call Vote:  All Commissioners Voting Aye.

Vouchers:   Deputy Clerk/Auditor Becky Norris presented vouchers #83076 - #83117 totaling $39,892.90 for approval.

Motion:   Commissioner Peatross made a motion to approve the vouchers.  Commissioner Stradinger second.  Motion carried.  Roll Call Vote:   All Commissioners Voting Aye.

Time Sheets:  Deputy Clerk/Auditor Leann Stewart presented the department head time sheets.

Adjournment:  2:00 PM

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