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- The commission moved to acknowledge receipt of the cash summary of bank accounts as of 05/16/2025. The motion received a second and was approved by voice vote.

- The commission moved to accept the accounts receivable report for the commission, recognizing several reimbursements were still pending; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.

- The commission moved to approve the open invoice register dated 04/27 through 05/10/2025 in the amount of $22,387.86 and to approve the reimbursement register for the same period. During the meeting two different reimbursement numbers were read aloud: $10,280.51 (initial motion text) and $2,280.51 (the figure announced during the second/approval). The commission approved the motion by voice vote; the county clerk/treasurer should confirm which reimbursement figure is correct in the official minutes and disbursement records.

- The commission moved to approve the disbursement summary for Daggett County for the period 05/12 to 05/15/2025 in the amount of $151,307.84. The motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.

All motions were made, seconded and approved by voice vote; no roll-call tallies or named mover/second were recorded in the transcript.","mediaType","Audio","parentTitle","Daggett County Commission Meeting - May 20 2025 Commission Mtg Audio 2 Of 5","oneSentenceSummary","The commission recorded a set of routine financial approvals: acknowledgment of the cash summary dated 05/16/2025, acceptance of the accounts receivable report, and approval of open invoice, reimbursement and disbursement registers. All motions were seconded and approved during the meeting.","taxTitle","Daggett County Commission, Daggett County Commission and Boards, Daggett County, Utah","taxId",74902,"location","Utah","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_46":80,"_48":49,"_50":81,"_52":-5,"_53":54,"_55":56,"_57":82,"_59":60,"_61":62,"_63":83,"_65":66,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":72},6548044,"Commissioners hear about \"box\" fold-out homes as potential seasonal workforce housing option",122,49000,171000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3412048-ca94cc28eac98d866244b47ba1963459&start=49&end=171","/articles/6548044/Utah/Commissioners-hear-about-box-fold-out-homes-as-potential-seasonal-workforce-housing-option","During issue updates the commission discussed affordable and workforce housing and the county’s ongoing self-help housing program. A county official briefed commissioners on a company that produces modular \"box\" homes that arrive in a container and fold out on site.

The official said the homes do not look like typical tiny homes and come in several plans, with prices discussed in the meeting ranging from about $98,000 to $150,000 depending on amenities. Some models were described as small two-bedroom units with washer/dryer hookups; sizes were described in the meeting as generally about 500–600 square feet. The company also offers a duplex configuration, which commissioners said could be useful for seasonal employment housing near local recreation employers such as Flaming Gorge Resort and Red Canyon.

“...they come pretty much fully furnished. With the specs that they do on property, they can actually put these homes up in less than a day,” the official said during the briefing, describing quick on-site installation.

Commissioners discussed potential siting, noting some county lots (including a county-owned lot in Dutch John mentioned in the meeting) may not be suitable for tiny units because of neighborhood fit and land value; others suggested placing duplex units on other county lots or developing new lots where small homes would be appropriate. No zoning changes or formal county action were proposed at the meeting; commissioners said staff would gather more information about the product, zoning implications and whether lot sizes could be adjusted if the county pursued such options.

Separately, commissioners asked for updates on the county’s self-help housing program and were told staff remain in final diligence with contractors and town legal requirements before firm start dates are set.","At issue updates, commissioners discussed a modular 'box house' product being piloted in Utah that folds out on site, ranges from roughly $98,000 to $150,000, fits on small lots (about 500–600 sq ft), and has duplex options that could suit seasonal-worker housing near Flaming Gorge and Red Canyon.",{"_33":85,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":86,"_41":87,"_43":88,"_45":89,"_46":90,"_48":49,"_50":91,"_52":-5,"_53":54,"_55":56,"_57":92,"_59":60,"_61":62,"_63":93,"_65":66,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":72},6548049,"Commissioners: Bureau of Reclamation closure of dam visitor center halts tours, threatens local tourism",594,510000,1104000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3412048-ca94cc28eac98d866244b47ba1963459&start=510&end=1104","/articles/6548049/Utah/Commissioners-Bureau-of-Reclamation-closure-of-dam-visitor-center-halts-tours-threatens-local-tourism","Commissioners told the Daggett County Commission that the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) has informed the local nonprofit that staff the dam visitor center they no longer meet the bureau’s standards and must stop operating the center. Commission members said the same nonprofit had staffed other local sites, including Red Canyon, and that the visitor-center closure has stopped visitor tours of the dam.

A county official summarized the effect: “They have completely shut that visitor center down,” and added that the nonprofit had provided staffing, materials and guided tours that previously drew visitors and helped local businesses by telling tourists where to eat and what to see.

Commission participants said the organization providing staffing at the dam is a nonprofit (referred to in the meeting as a Natural History Association or International Natural History Association). They said that the Bor’s action also halted dam tours, a known summer draw. One commissioner reported the group averaged “between 608 people come through on in a day in the summertime.” (Meeting audio contains that numeric report; the county will confirm visitor-count figures with the nonprofit and BOR.)

Commissioners said the loss of the visitor center and tours could reduce economic activity around the lake and make it harder for small businesses to attract customers; they described the visitor center and tours as an important component of the county’s summertime economy. The commission asked staff to continue outreach to the BOR and to federal and state elected officials; Sheriff Eric Bailey was reported to be meeting in Washington, D.C., this week and may raise the issue with regional lawmakers.

Commissioners discussed whether the bureau or the forest-service agreement applies to the site and noted differences in how materials and volunteers are managed at the various visitor locations. Commissioners said they do not know whether BOR is soliciting other operators for the site and asked staff to seek clarity.

No formal vote or directive was taken at the meeting; commissioners agreed to pursue additional information and partner outreach to restore visitor services and tours if possible.","Commissioners reported that the Bureau of Reclamation has barred the nonprofit that had staffed the dam visitor center from operating the site and has suspended dam tours; local officials warned the closure could reduce visitor spending and urged federal engagement.",{"_33":95,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":96,"_41":97,"_43":98,"_45":99,"_46":100,"_48":49,"_50":101,"_52":-5,"_53":54,"_55":56,"_57":102,"_59":60,"_61":62,"_63":103,"_65":66,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":72},6548053,"Mayor Knight: hole in well casing prompts emergency repairs; contractor expected May 27–29",1127,1113000,2240000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3412048-ca94cc28eac98d866244b47ba1963459&start=1113&end=2240","/articles/6548053/Utah/Mayor-Knight-hole-in-well-casing-prompts-emergency-repairs-contractor-expected-May-2729","Mayor Knight, mayor and town representative, told the Daggett County Commission the town has a hole in the casing of Well No. 1 at about 239 feet and that Well No. 1 is down. Wells 1 and 2 are currently out of service, and the town is relying on Well No. 3 for water while crews work on repairs.

“Not good. Mhmm. But there is a resolution. At 239 feet, we have a hole in the casing,” Mayor Knight said, describing the problem and the plan to repair it.

The town has contracted a specialist from Arizona (identified as Longmire in the meeting) who is scheduled to arrive around May 27–29 to repair Well No. 1 and attempt to restore Well No. 2 to service. Mayor Knight said the contractor expects to put Well No. 1 “back together” and believes Well No. 2 can be refurbished to produce about 72,000 gallons of water per day once repaired.

Mayor Knight said Tri County will run an emergency water quality test on an expedited basis after the town provides a sample. She also said crews have removed sand from the well tank with a bailer and cleared sediment repeatedly while the site is stabilized.

On funding, the mayor said the town has nearly exhausted the original grant and loan taken for the wells and is preparing a supplemental request to the Community Impact Board (CIB). Commissioners and staff discussed that supplemental funding would likely carry the same grant/loan mix as the original award and noted a commonly used split of roughly 70/30 (grant/loan) for such supplements. The mayor said she will seek final bids for Well No. 3 and finish cost estimates for the supplemental request.

Commissioners asked whether the county could provide support to the town’s CIB request; the mayor welcomed the assistance. The mayor said rough contractor estimates for work to get Wells 1 and 2 back online were in the ballpark of $180,000; work on Well No. 3 to finish cleaning and repairs was expected to be significantly less (the town estimated under $100,000 for Well No. 3, though a final bid was pending). She also said the town will need to replace a pump (described as needing another 75-horsepower pump) as part of longer-term repairs.

The town has instituted mandatory conservation measures, including prohibiting outside watering and shutting off automatic sprinklers when they are causing uncontrolled use. Mayor Knight said staff had shut off water for a few properties with automatic sprinklers that were running. She asked residents to conserve while repairs proceed.

Commissioners and staff discussed access to the well site, noting one washed-out segment of road on the route up to Saul’s Canyon. County staff said they will research road ownership and potential easement or forest-service administrative-road access that could affect heavy-equipment mobilization.

Mayor Knight said she had contacted the Division of Drinking Water about exigent funding and would continue outreach to state and federal representatives. She thanked county staff for offers to assist with sampling and logistics.

The commission did not take a formal vote on funding at the meeting; commissioners said they would consider supporting the town’s supplemental CIB request when details and final cost estimates are available.","Mayor Knight reported a hole in the casing of Well No. 1 at about 239 feet, leaving Wells 1 and 2 out of service and forcing reliance on Well 3. A contractor who specializes in casing repair is expected to mobilize May 27–29; Town leaders seek supplemental funding and told residents to conserve water.","actionData","errors"]

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