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Duchesne County
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Duchesne County
Commission Meeting

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MINUTES FOR REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING HELD
MAY 17, 2004 BEGINNING AT 1:00 P.M.
IN THE COMMISSION BOARD ROOM
IN DUCHESNE, UTAH

Present:  Commission Chairman Larry S. Ross, Commissioner Lorna Stradinger, Commissioner Kent Peatross, Road Supervisor, Doug Nielsen, Duchesne High School Chapter of Family Community Career Leaders of America (FCCLA) Members: Barry Hill, Allyson Workman, Jennifer Smith, Chey Hill, Dana Wilkerson, Shelby Fabrizio, Ashley Shepard, Jani Jo Hill, Margo Farnsworth, Erin Garff, Asher McKee, Erica McKee, Supervisor Ellen Hill      and Andrea Arnold taking minutes.

Opening Prayer: Commissioner Peatross
Pledge of Allegiance:  Any wishing to participate.

Road Items
Mr. Douglas Nielsen presented two (2) payment requests from the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) for the Lake Fork Bridge Project No. BRO-LC13(5). Payment Request No. Twelve (12) is in the amount of one thousand, nine hundred ten dollars and ninety cents ($1,910.90) and Payment Request No. Thirteen (13) is in the amount of three thousand, one hundred three dollars and seventy-five cents ($3,103.75). The work on the project is ninety-eight percent (98%) complete. Commissioner Peatross motioned to approve Payment Request No. 12 and 13. Commissioner Stradinger seconded the motion. All commissioners voted aye and the motion passed.

Mr. Nielsen presented a co-operative agreement for construction from UDOT for the Lake Fork Bridge Project No. BRO-LC13(5). Mr. Nielsen stated the total cost of the project is eight hundred fourteen thousand, eight hundred thirty-six dollars and eighty-eight cents ($814,836.88) and Duchesne County’s twenty percent (20%) share of that cost is one hundred sixty-two thousand, nine hundred sixty-seven dollars and thirty-eight cents ($162,967.38). The balance due is one hundred twenty-two thousand, five hundred one dollars and thirty-eight cents ($122,501.38). He stated the project should be ready for construction on July 15, 2004. Commissioner Stradinger motioned to approve the cooperative agreement with UDOT for the Lake Fork Bridge Construction for $122,501.38. Commissioner Peatross seconded the motion. All commissioners voted aye and the motion passed.

Mr. Nielsen stated the tack coat for the Lake Boren Road would be laid next Thursday. Commissioner Peatross asked what location the road department will begin paving projects this year. Mr. Nielsen stated they would tentatively start at the Lake Boren Road.

Commissioner Ross stated the corner north of the bridge seems like it does not have enough super on it. Mr. Nielsen stated it has enough super if you are traveling at twenty miles per hour (20 mph) around the corner. Commissioner Peatross asked if the road department uses Ashtro Standards to determine speed limits for the roads. Mr. Nielsen stated Jerry Allred and he determines speed limits by using Ashtro Standards.

Commissioner Peatross stated the commission has received a request to make a four-way stop at the intersection of 21000West 6750 North in Mountain Home. He asked if Mr. Nielsen would do a count of the traffic on that intersection during the Memorial Day weekend.

Commissioner Peatross stated the commission has received a letter of praise from Mr. Wayne Wickizer (see attached letter) for the work done by the road department. The commission will enter letter into the record.

Renew Predator Control Contract With the State of Utah for 2004
This item has been cancelled.

Duchesne High School Chapter Future Community Career Leaders of America Presentation
Mr. Barry Hill introduced the members to the commission (see above attendance list). He stated the FCCLA has received national honors in their projects and have been selected to go to finals in Chicago Illinois. He stated the members would give the commission a short presentation of each of their projects.

Allyson Workman and Jennifer Smith participated in Sub for Santa for 2003. Ms. Workman stated they visited various businesses and set up Angel Trees to gather items for the project. She stated they were able to assist thirty-two (32) families and forty-three (43) children for Christmas.

Chey Lynn Hill, Barry Hill and Dana Wilkerson participated in the Family Health Fair. Ms. Hill stated their main goal was to hold a fair with various health and safety activities for the community.

Ashley Shepard, Jani Jo Hill and Shelly Fabrizio participated in 3-A-Day project to promote healthy eating. Ms. Fabrizio stated their main goal was to promote stronger bones. She stated they taught second and third graders at the Duchesne Elementary School about calcium and dairy products.

Margo Farnsworth participated in the Community Literacy Campaign. She stated her goal was to promote better literacy within the community. She tied her project into the health fair by establishing “Literacy Nutrition”. She stated she has read to every elementary school class in Duchesne.

Erin Garff, Asher McKee and Erica McKee participate in Interpersonal Communications and are the Youth City Council. Ms. Garff stated their goal was to involve youth with the Duchesne City Council processes. She stated they have participated in a project call Christmas In Kuwait where they gathered donations for soldiers overseas.

Mr. Hill stated the group has been chosen to compete in national competition and that will be held in Chicago. He stated the cost of the trip will be approximately three hundred dollars $300 a student. Commissioner Ross asked how much they would like the commission to donate. Mr. Hill stated whatever the commission is willing to donate. Commissioner Peatross asked how many students were involved in the nationals. Mr. Hill stated there would be twelve (12) students going. Commissioner Peatross stated last year the commission donated five hundred dollars ($500). Commissioner Ross stated he would suggest donating eight hundred dollars ($800) this year. Commissioner Peatross motioned to donate $800 to the Duchesne Chapter FCCLA to go to Chicago for national competition and they would need to return and report to the commission after the trip. Commissioner Stradinger seconded the motion. All commissioners voted aye and the motion passed.

...Planning and Zoning Director Teresa Nielsen,
John and Martha Sammond joined the meeting...

1:30 p.m. – Public Hearing: Zone Change Requested by John and Martha Sammond for a change from an A-10 Agricultural ten-acre minimum zone to an A-5 Agricultural five-acre minimum zone. Property is located in Fruitland, Utah and is described as SEC 35 T3S R9W USM, SE4NE4SE4; SUBJECT TO A 50 FT. EASEMENT, 10.00 AC.
Mrs. Teresa Nielsen stated the planning commission reviewed the request for zone change and recommend its approval to the commission. She stated the Sammonds share ownership of the ten (10) acres with Mrs. Sammond’s brother. They would like to split the parcel into two (2) parcels of five (5) acres each in order to each build a cabin. She stated there were a few letters from the community in opposition of zone change to the parcel because the surrounding community does not wish to increase the density in the area. She stated one (1) planning commission member opposed the zone change. Commissioner Ross asked if there was a road to access the property. Mrs. Sammond stated there was. She stated that when they purchased the property approximately ten (10) years ago they were told they could split it into 5-acre parcels. Commissioner Ross asked if there were other 5-acre parcels in the vicinity. Mrs. Nielsen stated there were but that they had been divided illegally. She stated the planning commission suggested that they hold a public hearing and consider rezoning that entire section. Commissioner Ross stated the commission is in the process of creating a new dry subdivision ordinance. He asked how they intend to get water to the cabin. Mr. Sammon stated there would be a tank and they would bring water in. Mrs. Nielsen stated that would be a cistern water system. Commissioner Stradinger asked if that was acceptable under the dry subdivision ordinance. Mrs. Nielsen stated it was acceptable because the parcel has been grandfathered as far as the subdivision ordinance because it is a zone change request it falls under the zoning ordinance. Mrs. Nielsen explained that it would be creating an island zone and that is something they try not to do. Commissioner Peatross stated he would like to discuss this issue further with Mrs. Nielsen before making a motion. Commissioner Ross stated the commission would review the issue for one week and make a motion on May 24, 2004.

Charlie Hansen, Charlie Hansen Subdivision, Final Plat, Lots 1-2, Requesting Final Plat Approval. Section 30 Township 1 South Range 3 West, USB&M. Located in the Altamont Area
Mrs. Nielsen presented a final plat approval for the Charlie Hansen Subdivision. She stated Mr. Hansen has subdivided his property into two lots. Commissioner Peatross asked if both lots would have culinary water available. Mrs. Nielsen stated they would. Commissioner Peatross motioned to approve the final plat for the Charlie Hansen Subdivision. Commissioner Stradinger seconded the motion. All commissioners voted aye and the motion passed.

Tax Adjustments – Treasurer

Account # Serial #	Year	+Debit -Credit	Comments
00-901-2737	1999	-$42,371.01	Un-collectible because well closed in 1996
00-901-5482	1999 2000 2001 2002	-$521.96  -$201.02  -$187.67  -$190.94	Well closed; owner in prison.

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

Andrea Arnold presented a request for a deferral of tax payments for property 00-031-8600 and 00-001-8832. She stated property 00-031-8600 is a primary residence and property 00-001-8832 is a secondary residence with tenants. Commissioner Peatross motioned to defer tax payments for property 00-031-8600 and 00-001-8832 based on the County Treasurer’s recommendation. Commissioner Stradinger seconded the motion. All commissioners voted aye and the motion passed.

Vouchers
Andrea Arnold presented vouchers #87956 through #88050 in the amount of one hundred ninety-three thousand, nine hundred sixty-one dollars and ninety-nine cents ($193,961.99). Commissioner Stradinger motioned to approve the vouchers. Commissioner Peatross seconded the motion. All commissioners voted aye and the motion passed.

Minutes of Meeting Held May 10, 2004
Commissioner Peatross motioned to approve the minutes as corrected. Commissioner Stradinger seconded the motion. All commissioners voted aye and the motion passed.

Adjournment
The commission adjourned the meeting at 3:30 p.m.

 

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