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At-a-glance: equipment purchases, routine approvals and administrative votes — Duchesne County Commission, Dec. 16
Summary
At its Dec. 16 meeting, the Duchesne County Commission unanimously approved multiple equipment purchases (mulcher, service truck, building truck), routine items (tax adjustments, vouchers, payroll) and a support letter for a Uinta Basin transit grant; full vote details below.
Duchesne County commissioners approved a series of operational and administrative measures during their Dec. 16 meeting. All motions listed below passed unanimously unless noted.
Mulcher purchase — The Road Department proposed acquiring a mulcher to support vegetation management and wildfire mitigation. Motion to purchase $59,589 from Wheeler (includes outfitting discussed) passed unanimously.
Service truck — Road Department recommended buying a fully equipped service truck located in Salt Lake for $182,687 (Performance Auto). Commissioners approved the purchase and directed staff to handle trade-in/sale of the old vehicle.
Building & Grounds truck — After an accident rendered one building-trade truck close to total loss, staff recommended purchasing a 1-ton diesel replacement for $63,820 from L and M Motor Company; commissioners approved the purchase and noted the wrecked unit will be repaired as a spare.
Tilt-deck trailer (discussion) — Staff described a 24-foot full-tilt trailer option ($13,055 after fees). Commissioners discussed and asked staff to bring the trailer purchase forward on the next agenda for formal approval.
Letter of support (Uinta Basin transit grant) — Commissioners approved a letter supporting a UNTA Basin Transit Authority first/last mile grant application intended to expand stops, including one at Fort Duchesne.
Administrative approvals — The commission approved tax adjustments and the 2024 individual abatement report, vouchers for county payments, and payroll for the period ending Dec. 7, 2024. Minutes for Dec. 9 and a volunteer appointment (Nancy Chucky) were also approved.
Votes were recorded as follows (tallies reflect commissioners present):
- Mulcher purchase (Wheeler): $59,589 — outcome: approved; tally: yes 3, no 0. - Service truck (Performance Auto): $182,687 — outcome: approved; tally: yes 3, no 0. - Building & Grounds truck (L and M Motor Co.): $63,820 — outcome: approved; tally: yes 3, no 0. - Letter of support — outcome: approved; tally: yes 3, no 0. - Tax adjustments and abatements — outcome: approved; tally: yes 3, no 0. - Vouchers — outcome: approved; tally: yes 3, no 0. - Payroll (ending 12/07/2024) — outcome: approved; tally: yes 3, no 0.
Commissioners emphasized completing year-end business and noted several upcoming events including a ribbon-cutting for the new South Building.
