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Duchesne County
Commission Meeting

Duchesne County
Commission Meeting

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MINUTES FOR REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING HELD
NOVEMBER 3, 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:  Deputy County Attorney Roland Uresk, Phil Johnson of the Uintah Basin Standard, Road Supervisor, Doug Nielsen and County Clerk/Auditor Diane Freston taking minutes.

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

Road Issues
Mr. Douglas Nielsen presented to the commission four (4) requests for payments to Horrocks Engineering who are responsible for the preliminary designs and engineering services for the Bridgeland Bridge and Lake Fork Bridge projects.

Commissioner Peatross motioned to approve request number eleven (#11) for the amount of six thousand, four hundred four dollars and no cents ($6404.00).  Commissioner Stradinger seconded the motion.  All commissioners voted aye and the motion passed.

Commissioner Peatross motioned to approve request number twelve (#12) for the amount of nine thousand, six hundred seventy-four dollars and ninety-one cents ($9,674.91).  Commissioner Stradinger seconded the motion.  All commissioners voted aye and the motion passed.

Commissioner Peatross motioned to approve request number seven (#7) for the amount of twelve thousand, seven hundred eighty-nine dollars and sixty-five cents ($12,789.65).  Commissioner Stradinger seconded the motion.  All commissioners voted aye and the motion passed.

Commissioner Peatross motioned to approve request number eight (#8) for the amount of ten thousand, eight hundred ninety-one dollars and fifty-five cents ($10,891.55).  Commissioner Stradinger seconded the motion.  All commissioners voted aye and the motion passed.

Mr. Nielsen informed the commission of the road department going to Grantsville to obtain salt for winter.  He stated that approximately four hundred (400) ton will be stock piled in the Altamont yard and approximately two hundred (200) ton will be stock piled at the Roosevelt crusher site.

Mr. Nielsen stated Tabby Lane in Tabiona had not been center striped.  Interstate Barricade will be coming soon to center stripe the highway.  He stated approximately fifty-eight (58) miles of Duchesne County roads will have been striped when Tabby Lane is completed.

Waste Disposal Incorporated (WDI) Hearing Decision
Commissioner Ross stated there would not be a decision as to the conditional use permit by WDI.  He explained there was a public hearing held on October 28, 2003 to gather information from all parties involved in the issue.  He further stated the commission is in the process of discussing the issue with the planning commission, WDI, the County Attorney and the community.  The issue will be reschedule for a later time as the elected officials will be in St. George for the Annual Utah Association of Counties Conference the following week.  Commissioner Stradinger motioned to table the matter for a later time.  Commissioner Peatross seconded the motion.  All commissioners voted aye and the motion passed.

Approval of Ordinance 03-213
Commissioner Ross stated Ordinance 03-213 is to vacate the county's interest in "D" Roads east of the Sandwash Reservoir.  He asked if there were any further comments regarding this issue.   Commissioner Peatross motioned to approve Ordinance 03-213.   Commissioner Stradinger seconded the motion.  All commissioners voted aye and the motion passed.

...Robert West joined the meeting...

Starvation Acquisition from the State of Utah
Mr. Robert West presented a letter to the commission from the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation (UDPR) requesting county approval of a property purchase.  The UDPR would like to purchase one hundred thirty (130) acres of privately owned property south east of Starvation for the amount of two hundred sixteen thousand dollars ($216,000).   Commissioner Peatross feels the project will enhance the county.  The commission is in favor of supporting this arrangement.  Commissioner Stradinger stated the State need to be aware of the county's "No Net Loss" policy.   She stated only twenty-eight percent (28%) of the county remains privately owned.   Commissioner Ross stated the commission is not in favor of determining the outcome of the sale of privately owned property.  The commission will draft a letter to the Governor's office in response to this issue.  Commissioner Stradinger would like the state to be aware that if they purchase 130 acres they will need to mitigate 130 acres according to the county's "No Net Loss Policy" and fair market value.

Approval of Wasatch Electric Contract
Buildings and Grounds Supervisor Michael Lefler requested the approval of Wasatch Electric contract for services to inspect the fire detection equipment at the new jail, old jail, administration building, and Crossroads Center.  Commissioner Stradinger motioned to approve the contract for a one-year term.  Commissioner Peatross seconded the motion.   All commissioners voted aye and the motion passed.

...Planning and Zoning Director Teresa Nielsen joined the meeting...

Amendment to Chrisville Subdivision B 1:30 p.m.
Mrs. Teresa Nielsen stated Mr. West is requesting the approval to split lots within the Chrisville Subdivision.  She stated currently the lots are five (5) acres and the new lots will be approximately one and a half (1.5) acres each.  This proposal will move the location of the road but will access the future developments.  The Health District has given the approval for the new lots and the Planning Commission gave a favorable approval.  Commissioner Peatross motioned to approve the lots.   Commissioner Stradinger seconded the motion.  All commissioners voted aye and the motion passed.

Tax Adjustments
Clerk/Auditor Freston present the following tax adjustments for approval:

Account # Serial #	YR	+Debit -Credit	Comment
028-8880 1517-0004	2003	+$538.94	Moved house to wrong piece.
005-5792	2003	-$542.87	Moved house to wrong piece.
000-3081 D-0140	2003	-$195.01	Changed primary residence with affidavit.
00-008-8371	2003	-$33.61	Wrong acreage.
00-003-5034 0006-0001	2003	-$693.43	House moved to 0006-0001-0001; should have been changed in 2002.
00-033-8437	2003	+$693.43	House moved here from 0006-0001.
00-008-8314	2003	-$211.79	Cabin burned down on May 8, 2003.
00-016-3463 PR-0002-0463	2003	-$42.09	Changed to primary residence.

Commissioner Peatross motioned to approve the tax adjustments.   Commissioner Stradinger seconded the motion.  All commissioners voted aye and the motion passed.

Vouchers
Clerk/Auditor Freston presented voucher #85781 through #85855 in the amount of two hundred ninety-eight thousand, seven hundred ninety dollars and forty-seven cents ($298,790.47) for approval.   Commissioner Stradinger motioned to approve.  Commissioner Peatross seconded the motion.  All commissioners voted aye and the motion passed.

Minutes of Meeting Held October 27, 2003
Commissioner Stradinger motioned to approve the minutes as corrected.  Commissioner Peatross seconded the motion.  All commissioners voted aye and the motion passed.

Central Utah Water Conservancy District (CUWCD)
The commission has agreed to submit the following names to the Governor as candidates for the CUWCD Board of Trustees: Roger Hicken, Brent Brotherson, Curtis Dartup and Lorna Stradinger.

Adjourn 2:30 p.m.

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