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Duchesne County commission approves purchase of 13.51-acre parcel, discusses scale relocation
Summary
Commission authorized purchase of a 13.51-acre parcel from Mike Nestor and discussed acquiring and relocating a commercial scale; motion recorded for a purchase price of $197,112 and passed on a voice vote.
The Duchesne County Commission approved April 14 a motion to purchase a 13.51-acre parcel identified in discussion as associated with Mike Nestor.
Commission discussion began with staff reporting the seller had agreed to sell 13.51 acres at $12,000 per acre; that calculation ($162,120) was discussed alongside an option to purchase a commercial scale on the site (estimated in discussion at about $35,000). Commission members and staff also discussed whether the county would move the existing scale, allow a private operator (Brandon) to use it, or keep the scale in place for public and enforcement use.
The motion recorded in the meeting states a purchase price of $197,112; commissioners recorded their votes on the motion and it passed. During discussion, commissioners noted potential operational benefits if the county retained the scale for enforcement and public use; one commissioner also noted federal rules allowing diversion of traffic within a three-mile radius could influence how the county directs trucks to scales.
Staff said they would follow up on relocation logistics and scale certification, and that any payment to a private party for interim work or paperwork would be handled after closing. The commission did not adopt any ordinance or long-term operating plan for scale operations at the meeting; members asked staff to continue due diligence and return details if further approvals are needed.
