Duchesne County Commission approves easement, Pole Line Road purchase, grant and routine fiscal items

The Duchesne County Commission on March 9, 2026, voted unanimously to approve a series of property and fiscal items, including acquiring a road easement, purchasing property to widen Pole Line Road, awarding a Main Street matching grant and approving payroll and county vouchers.

Public Works Director Mike Casper told the commission he had a verbal agreement with landowner Jay Bolton to acquire an easement at the Duchesne County Roosevelt Road property for the assessed value of $15,000. Commissioner Tracy Killian moved to purchase the easement for $15,000; Commissioner Jeff Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian, Commissioner Chugg and Chairman Greg Miles all voted aye and the motion passed.

During a closed session later in the meeting to discuss real property and pending or reasonably imminent litigation, the commission approved a $30,000 purchase to widen Pole Line Road. Commissioner Jeff Chugg moved to approve that purchase and Commissioner Tracy Killian seconded; the motion passed with the three commissioners voting aye.

Economic Development Director Deborah Herron presented a Main Street Matching Grant application from Forever and Always LLC and described completed storefront repairs. Commissioner Jeff Chugg moved to approve a $7,500 grant for Forever and Always LLC; Commissioner Killian seconded and the motion passed unanimously.

Treasurer Stephen Potter asked that the commission apportion past-due taxes on a parcel undergoing a lot split so the plat could be signed; Commissioner Killian moved to approve the apportionment and to authorize the Treasurer to sign the plat. Commissioner Chugg seconded and the motion passed.

Human Resources Generalist Tommi Mascaro presented payroll for the period ending Feb. 28, 2026, noting 239 employees were paid; Commissioner Killian moved to accept and approve the payroll, and the motion passed. Deputy Clerk-Auditor Oaklee Larsen presented vouchers (check numbers 172198 through 172288) totaling $1,400,116.65; Commissioner Chugg moved to approve the vouchers as presented and the commission approved them unanimously.

The commission also reviewed and approved the combined minutes from March 2, 2026. The meeting adjourned at 1:36 p.m.; minutes were prepared by Commission Executive Assistant Melissa Hughes and the minutes were read and approved March 16, 2026.