Kellie Payne, an employee with the Carbon County Ambulance department, is set to be honored as Employee of the Month during a Carbon County Board of Commissioners meeting on Oct. 7, 2026. The recognition follows a recent period of administrative activity for the county, including a Commission meeting held on Oct. 7, 2026, to address various local governance and community service matters.
Honoring Exceptional Service
The upcoming recognition of Payne is listed on the agenda for the Oct. 7, 2026, meeting, which is scheduled to begin at 4:30 p.m. at the Carbon County Courthouse located at 751 East 100 North in Price. This meeting will serve as the forum for the Carbon County Board of Commissioners to officially name Payne as the Employee of the Month, a distinction intended to celebrate staff members who demonstrate exceptional commitment to the community.
The Employee Recognition Program
Carbon County maintains a formal recognition program designed to honor employees who go above and beyond their standard duties. According to the Carbon County Department of Human Resources & Personnel, the Employee of the Month program allows for nominations from co-workers to recognize those who provide outstanding service. Selected employees receive a plaque and a gift to commemorate their contributions to the county.
Ambulance Department Services
The Carbon County Ambulance department, which provides emergency services throughout the county—with the exception of East Carbon, which maintains its own service—is one of the primary departments involved in these community efforts. The department is an ACLS (Acute Cardiac Life Support) provider and offers various essential services, including emergency response and non-emergent ambulance transport for individuals experiencing non-life-threatening health issues.
Additional Commission Business
The Oct. 7, 2026, meeting will also feature several other items of business beyond the employee recognition. The agenda includes the presentation of a Super Service Award to Tina Grange. Additionally, the commissioners are scheduled to review and potentially approve several agreements, including contracts with Visa U.S.A. Inc, Toilets To Go of Utah, LLC, and an addendum to a Rodeo Contract Agreement between Carbon County and All In Pro Rodeo LLC.
Grants and Economic Development
The meeting will also address several significant grant-related items. The Board of Commissioners is scheduled to review and possibly approve the 2027 Co-Op Marketing Grant Agreement and a State of Utah Contract regarding the Division of Outdoor Recreation Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation (OHVR) Grant for the Carbon County Motocross Track Continued Improvements Project. Furthermore, the board will consider the ratification of the 2027 Rural County Grant award from the Governor's Office of Economic Development and an update on the Carbon County Economic Development Initiative Community Project Funding Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Concluding Meeting Items
Other legislative matters on the upcoming agenda include a consideration regarding the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program Grant, presented by Sheriff Wood. The board is also expected to review and approve departmental reports and consider possible changes to property values recommended by the Assessor's department. The meeting will conclude with the adjournment of the Board of Commissioners and the subsequent convening of the Carbon County Board of Equalization.
Commission Governance and Accessibility
The Carbon County Board of Commissioners is composed of members Tony Martines, Jared Haddock, and Larry Jensen. The board operates out of the Carbon County Courthouse in Price, Utah. For those requiring accommodations under the American Disabilities Act, the county requests that individuals call the Commission office at (435) 636-3226 at least 24 hours before a scheduled meeting.
