Duchesne County meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

County set to award 2000 West Overlay bids today; recent meetings yielded no recorded decisions

Duchesne County's recent government meetings produced no recorded decisions, as minutes have not yet been published for any of the past two weeks' sessions. The most consequential action on the calendar is scheduled for today, Aug. 3, 2026, when the County Commission is set to open and award bids for the 2000 West Overlay Project.

Commission meeting cancelled July 20

The Duchesne County Commission did not hold its combined working and regular meeting on July 20, 2026, because a quorum could not be obtained. No business was conducted.

Library Board to weigh 2027 budget recommendation

The Duchesne County Library Board met July 21, 2026, with an agenda that included recommending the 2027 library budget to the County Commission. Other listed items were a review of the circulation policy to renew accounts every 2 years instead of annually, the reappointment of Jesse Walker for a 2nd term, discussion of exterior lettering for the Duchesne Branch, and acknowledgment of a $1,000 donation from Steven Cowling. Minutes have not been published, so no outcomes are confirmed.

Council of Governments discusses county fair

The Duchesne County Council of Governments met July 27, 2026, to consider minutes from its June 1, 2026 meeting, discuss county fair activities, receive a UBAOG update, and talk about upcoming events. No specific decisions, budgets, or ordinances were listed on the agenda.

Commission seeks applicants for Hanna Water & Sewer board

The County Commission is requesting resumes or letters of interest to fill vacant seats on the Hanna Water & Sewer Improvement District board. Applicants should be from the Tabiona/Hanna area. The application deadline is August 7, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Board terms end December 31, 2027.

Commission agenda included probation lease, auditor report

Also on July 27, the County Commission had a combined working and regular meeting scheduled with several items for discussion and consideration: recognition of the 4H Livestock Judging Team State Championship; purchasing shelving for the new Road Department Building; ratifying an Agency Leasing Agreement with Super Com for the Probation Program; new business licenses; and the Independent Auditor Report. A closed session was scheduled for strategy discussions on personnel, litigation, property, and security matters. No minutes have been published.

Planning Commission set public hearing on WildHorse Ridge 1

The Duchesne County Planning Commission met July 30, 2026, with a public hearing scheduled to review the preliminary plat for the WildHorse Ridge 1 Subdivision. A separate Planning Commission agenda for the same date consisted of procedural boilerplate with no specific items listed.

Coming up

• **Aug. 3 — County Commission:** Combined working and regular meeting. Scheduled items include opening and awarding bids for the 2000 West Overlay Project, consideration of a Temporary Beer Permit, new business licenses, Board of Equalization valuation changes, and a support letter for Self-Help and Acquisition Rehabilitation Programs.
• **Aug. 7 — Application deadline:** Resumes or letters of interest for the Hanna Water & Sewer Improvement District board vacancies are due by 5:00 p.m.

Duchesne County Commission addresses official pay, gas development agreement; July 20 meeting cancelled for lack of quorum

Duchesne County's recent government activity centered on a July 13 Commission meeting where elected officials' compensation and a natural gas development agreement were scheduled for discussion, but minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes are not yet confirmed. The Commission's July 20 meeting was cancelled because a quorum could not be obtained.

Commission: July 13 meeting

The Duchesne County Commission held a combined working and regular meeting on July 13, 2026, at 9:00 AM. The agenda included several items of note for residents, though minutes have not yet been published and no decisions can be confirmed.

Scheduled items included:

• **Resolution #26-05**, establishing compensation increases for executive county officers and department heads. A separate public hearing was also listed to discuss amending elected officials' compensation more broadly.
• A **second amendment to the programmatic agreement** for the West Tavaputs Plateau natural gas development, involving the BLM, the state, and counties.
• Discussion of a **Strata Networks agreement** for a new Road Department building, and consideration of purchasing propane tanks for the Road Department.
• **Resolution #26-06**, appointing board members to the Hanna Water & Sewer Special Improvement District.
• **Ordinance #26-433**, amending Title 9, Chapter 6, Section 3, and a public hearing to correct the county's public entity type designation.
• A 1:00 PM public hearing on amendments to county code regarding appeals and variances.

Because minutes are not yet available, it is not possible to report what was approved, rejected, or tabled.

Commission: July 20 meeting cancelled

The Commission's July 20 combined working and regular meeting was cancelled because a quorum could not be obtained. No business was conducted.

Library Board: July 21 meeting

The Duchesne County Library Board met July 21, 2026. The agenda listed a vote to recommend the 2027 Library Budget to the County Commission, a review of the circulation policy to renew accounts every two years instead of annually, and the reappointment of Jesse Walker for a second term. The board also discussed exterior lettering for the Duchesne Branch and acknowledged a $1,000 donation from Steven Cowling. Minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes are not confirmed.

Coming up

• **July 27 — Duchesne County Council of Governments**: Discussion of county fair activities, a UBAOG update, and consideration of minutes from the June 1 meeting. No specific decisions or budgets are listed.
• **July 27 — Duchesne County Commission**: Items include ratifying a leasing agreement with **Super Com** for the probation program, purchasing shelving for the new Road Department building, reviewing new business licenses, considering the Independent Auditor Report, and recognizing the **4H Livestock Judging Team State Championship**. A closed session is scheduled for personnel, litigation, property, and security matters.
• **July 30 — Duchesne County Planning Commission**: A public hearing on the **preliminary plat review for WildHorse Ridge 1 Subdivision**. A separate Planning Commission agenda for the same date lists only procedural items with no specific decisions noted.