Several motions on routine business were taken and approved during the Duchesne County Commission meeting on Oct. 27. The items below summarize each formal action recorded in the meeting.

• Approach permit (25‑054): Motion to approve the residential approach permit 25‑054 carried on a voice vote. Motion by Commissioner Chuck; second by Commissioner Kenny; outcome: approved.

• Central Utah Water board reappointment (Brad Wells): Motion by Commissioner Kenyon, second by Commissioner Chubb to reappoint Brad Wells to Central Utah Water representation. Commissioners voted "aye"; outcome: approved. Staff was instructed to prepare and send the required letter to the governor's office.

• Vouchers: Motion to approve vouchers as presented (vouchers packet presented by Lexi Clayburn). Motion seconded and approved.

• Tax adjustments and tax abatement: Treasurer presented tax adjustment items, including a notable assessment reduction in a residential case; commissioners moved and seconded to approve the tax adjustments and separately approved a tax abatement motion.

• Closed session & settlement authorization: Commissioners moved into closed session for pending or reasonably imminent litigation. Following the closed session, the board authorized the chair to sign a settlement agreement on behalf of the county. Commissioners reported no additional action required on return from closed session.

Where the record did not capture a roll-call vote, approvals were recorded by voice vote and described in the minutes as unanimous or passed.

Provenance: motions and votes recorded across the meeting; key vote times are noted in the meeting timeline.