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Duchesne County
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Duchesne County
Commission Meeting

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MINUTES FOR REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING HELD
SEPTEMBER 22, 2003 BEGINNING AT 1:00 P.M.
IN THE COMMISSION BOARD ROOM
IN DUCHESNE, UTAH

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

Others Present:  Road Supervisor, Doug Nielsen; and Deputy Clerk-auditor Andrea Higbee taking minutes.

Prayer: Commissioner Stradinger.
Pledge of Allegiance:  All wishing to participate.

Opening:
Commissioner Ross opened the meeting by welcoming Ms. Higbee as she has been assigned to take and prepare minutes for the Commission.

Road Issues:
Mr. Nielsen informed the Commission that the road department is starting the repair of shoulders in the Tabiona and Fruitland areas. He also stated that since June of this year the road department has done the following improvements: new pavements on 12.5 miles, overlay on 14.25 miles and chip/sealed 36.10 miles.

Commissioner Ross inquired into how often Mr. Nielsen submits B-road updates to U.D.O.T. (Utah Department of Transportation). Mr. Nielsen replied that he does in December of every year. Commissioner Ross commented that he feels the road department have done a good job and have completed a lot of work this year. Mr. Nielsen stated that he has received a compliment from U.D.O.T. for timely B-road submittal updated.

Commissioner Ross inquired about the salt and sand being moved out of the road department yard. Mr. Nielsen stated that he has entered into an agreement with U.D.O.T. that would allow the road department to store sand and salt at the Duchesne yard and use a U.D.O.T. loader in exchange for U.D.O.T. storing salt and sand at the county yard in Altamont and using the loader. Commissioner Ross felt this was a fair arrangement.

Commissioner Ross inquired about progress of the roads owned by Joe Steed.  Mr. Nielsen replied that he spoke with Lester Sweat about the roads status and what needs to be completed.  He explained that Mr. Sweat is handling the roads for Mr. Steed. Commissioner Ross stated that Mr. Nielsen should go ahead with the work to the county road.  He would like Mr. Nielsen to keep a record of his discussion with Mr. Sweat and send Mr. Steed a notice that he will be reviewing his roads on the first of October to see if they are up to county standard.  Commissioner Stradinger asked if Mr. Steed has already been noticed as to the deadline as required by the bond.  Mr. Nielsen will send a letter to Mr. Steed relating what he had discussed with Mr. Sweat and informs him of the proposed deadline.  Commissioner Stradinger asked when the county will be able to upgrade the road with gravel.  Mr. Nielsen replies that the road department will begin repairs around the first of November.

...Deputy County Attorney Roland Uresk joined the meeting...

Consideration of Morning Agenda Items:

Commissioner Ross stated, in reference to the Hancock building permit issue, the commission has decided to cease and desist Mr. Hancock's building permit.  The commission felt that since Mr. Hancock has applied for a conditional use permit that stated the intention of the building has changed and is now different from what the building permit was issued for.  The commission has instructed Building Official Karl Mott to draft a letter addressed to Mr. Hancock to stop the construction being done on the building. Commissioner Ross asked Ms. Higbee to draft a letter addressed to the community members to notify them that there will not be a need for a hearing and that the building process has been stopped until the conditional use permit issue can be decided.   Commissioner Ross felt there is also a questionable issue regarding the fact that the building permit was applied for by Mr. Brad Hancock and the conditional use permit was applied for by Mr. Tyson Hancock. Attorney Uresk stated that Mr. Tyson Hancock needs to have a lease agreement or some interest in the building.  Attorney Uresk will discuss the issue with Planning and Zoning Director, Teresa Nielsen.

Auditor's Office Issues:
Deputy Clerk/Auditor, Andrea Higbee presented to the commission vouchers #85202 through #85317 and in the amount of $103,064.50 (one hundred three thousand, sixty-four dollars and fifty cents).  Motion:  Commissioner Stradinger motioned for approval. Commissioner Ross seconded the approval and both commissioners voted aye. Motion passed.

...Personnel Director Carrie Mascaro joined the meeting . . .

Personnel Issues:
Mrs. Mascaro requested the approval to advertise for an open position of Correctional Officer. Commission agreed.

Other Business:
Deputy Clerk/Auditor Lee Woods presented minutes from the regular commission meeting held September 15, 2003.  Motion:   Commissioner Stradinger motioned for approval of the minutes as corrected, Commissioner Ross seconded the approval and both commissioners voted aye.  Motion passed.        

Adjournment: 

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