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Duchesne County Commission approves approach permits, reappoints library trustees and ratifies support letter
Summary
At its May 5 session the Duchesne County Commission approved two approach permits with a pipeline-contact stipulation, reappointed two library board members, ratified a support letter for Cedar View Model Special Services District and passed routine payroll and volunteer approvals; residents urged action on truck noise and sought a small park in Bridgeland.
The Duchesne County Commission on May 5 approved a set of routine items and heard public pleas for noise abatement and a neighborhood park in Bridgeland.
Commissioners voted to approve two approach permits for private property access near Mortensen Lane (near 2000 West) and east of CNS in Arcadia, with a stipulation that staff contact a field representative about a pipeline crossing. The motion to approve the permits was made during the meeting and adopted by voice vote after brief discussion about irrigation lines and distance checks.
The commission also reappointed Amy Snow and Catherine Crainboat to the Duchesne County Library Board after staff reported both have been active in open houses and other library activities. The reappointments were moved, seconded and approved by voice vote.
Separately, the commission ratified a previously signed letter supporting Cedar View Model Special Services District’s funding application for inspection and repair of pressure vessels used at local oil and gas facilities. Commissioner Kenny moved the ratification, which was seconded and approved.
Administrative approvals included the board’s acceptance of a business license for a local firm performing pressure-vessel inspection and repair (same owners, new trade name) and a payroll register for the pay period ending April 25 — the payroll report listed 213 employees and a total payroll of $803,002.35. Commissioners also approved volunteers submitted at the meeting.
Public comment focused on truck noise, engine brakes and a request for a small county park in Bridgeland. Stanley Larson, a resident commenter, told the commission, “We have asked the county commissioner several times, numerous times, over the years for a noise abatement in Newtown of Bridgeland. Many of the large semis come through there … and they want to use their engine brakes when it's not necessary. They come off the hill … at 1:30 at night and rattle the windows.” Larson said DOT had directed residents to the county and urged the commission to pursue possible local measures or apply to the state where needed.
A Bridgeland resident also asked the commission to consider converting a small strip of county land near the old trestle bridge into a low-maintenance park with benches and picnic tables to provide a community gathering spot and improved river access.
During an employee recognition segment, the commission honored Bridget Johnson, the county’s victim advocate, as the May employee recognition pick. Staff praised Johnson’s “compassion, professionalism and deep commitment” to victims interacting with county services.
The meeting also included preliminary discussion items — such as LED screens and a sound system for the event center and forming a nominating committee to fill an upcoming hospital board vacancy — that were left for follow-up. The commission later recessed into a closed session to discuss character, competence or health of an individual; no action resulted when the board returned and the meeting was adjourned.
What’s next: Commissioners said they will follow up on residents’ noise-abatement requests by compiling candidate locations, reviewing DOT guidance and coordinating enforcement responsibilities. Staff will contact prospective hospital-board nominees and return with a slate for the commission’s consideration.
