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Duchesne County
Commission Meeting

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MINUTES FOR REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING HELD
JUNE 21, 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 R. Peatross, Road Supervisor, Doug Nielsen, Planning and Community Development Director Michael Hyde and Andrea Arnold taking minutes.

Opening Comments: Commissioner Peatross gave a prayer. Commissioner Ros asked the audience for further comment.  There were none.

Pledge of Allegiance:  Any wishing to participate.

Road Items
Mr. Douglas Nielsen stated that the counter at the Mountain Home 21000 West and 6750 North intersection going north and south read approximately four thousand, two hundred forty-six (4,246) counts of traffic over the Memorial Day weekend. He stated that figure is divided by half and then by seven (7) for an approximate count of three hundred and three (303). He stated the count going east and west at the intersection was two thousand, seven hundred and nine (2,709), and using the same formula as before the approximate count would be one hundred ninety-three (193). Commissioner Stradinger asked if he thought the intersection needed another stop sign. Mr. Nielsen stated he did not think it would cause a problem to add an additional stop sign to the intersection. Commissioner Peatross stated he wanted to know what the local people thought. Commissioner Stradinger stated she is opposed to an additional stop sign on the north/south thoroughfare because it could cause a hazard. Commissioner Ross asked Mr. Nielsen to obtain the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) standards for four-way stops. He asked that he also do a count of the intersection on a regular weekend.

Mr. Nielsen stated he has received contract modification from Horrocks Engineers to perform the task of construction engineering on the Lake Fork Bridge Project. He stated the bids would open tomorrow. The contract modification is for fifty-four thousand, nine hundred dollars ($54,900). Commissioner Peatross motioned to approve the contract modification. Commissioner Stradinger seconded the motion. All commissioners voted aye and the motion passed.

Mr. Nielsen stated he has received contract modification two (2) for the Bridgeland Bridge Project for the final design in the amount of eighty-eight thousand, one hundred dollars ($88,100). Commissioner Stradinger motioned to approve the contract modification two (2). Commissioner Peatross seconded the motion. All commissioners voted aye and the motion passed.

...Library Director Lorie Womack joined the meeting...

Public Hearing – Community Impact Board (CIB) Application for Library Improvements
Commissioner Ross stated the Duchesne County Library Board has submitted a grant application in the amount of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for a children’s room at the Roosevelt Library. Mrs. Womack stated the library has received a seven thousand dollar ($7,000) grant from Questar Gas for books and supplies for the room. She stated they are going to allow the patrons of the library to vote on a theme for the children’s room. Commissioner Peatross motioned to approve the CIB grant application for a children’s room. Commissioner Stradinger seconded the motion. All commissioners voted aye and the motion passed.

...Kim Farley, Honie Bird, Amanda Petersen, Terry Lamb,
Mary Kennedy, Janene Potts, John Breakfield, Tina Hendricks,
Dr. Mark Dennis and Lewis Fausett joined the meeting...

Animal Control Title 6
Commissioner Stradinger stated there have been some revisions made since the last meeting based on public input. She asked if the public had any further comment. Mrs. Kim Farley stated she has heard some comments concerning the number requirement for dog kennels. Commissioner Stradinger stated the commission discussed that issue in morning meeting and had agreed to four (4) or fewer dogs would not require the owner to obtain a kennel license. Attorney Uresk stated the purpose of this provision was to control the amount of dogs people have without having a purpose for them. Commissioner Stradinger asked if there were any suggestions as to what number should be used. Mrs. Farley stated five (5) or less would not require a kennel license. Commissioner Ross stated he would like to take this time to introduce the newly hired Planning and Community Director, Michael Hyde. Mr. Hyde stated he thought four (4) or less was a good number. Attorney Uresk stated there were a couple of issues with allowing too many dogs to one owner. He stated there was an abandonment issue and it could cause nuisance and health issues. Mr. Hyde stated they could create a formula to calculate how many dogs to a kennel using a graduating scale based on zones and acreage. Commissioner Stradinger asked if there were any more suggestions. Mr. Lewis Fausett asked if the ordinance was including any animals. Attorney Uresk stated the ordinance has been changed to include only cats and dogs. Commissioner Peatross stated that section 6.02.03 referencing hobbling will be taken out because it does not apply to the current cats and dogs ordinance. Commissioner Stradinger stated the ordinance is expected to go into effect at the first of next year. She thanked the public for their attendance and participation. The next meeting will be on June 28, 2004.

Department Head Timesheets
The commission reviewed department head timesheets and all were approved.

Vouchers
Andrea Arnold presented predraw #88331 in the amount of fifty-seven thousand, three hundred fifty-four dollars and fifty-one cents ($57,354.51) and vouchers #88332 through #88419 in the amount of two hundred seventy-one thousand, six hundred thirty-six dollars and seven cents ($271,636.07). Commissioner Peatross motioned to approve the vouchers. Commissioner Stradinger seconded the motion. All commissioners voted aye and the motion passed.

Minutes of Meeting Held June 14, 2004
Commissioner Stradinger motioned to approve the minutes as corrected. Commissioner Peatross seconded the motion. All commissioners voted aye and the motion passed.

Adjournment
The commission adjourned the meeting at 3:00 p.m.

 

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