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Minutes of the Board of County Commissioners held February 11, 1980.

Present: Commission Chairman E. S. Boyle, Commissioners Calvin Black and Bill Dunow. Also present Al Haskins and Deputy Clerk Peggy Jorgensen.

Time: 10:00 A.M.

Minutes of the previous weeks meeting were read and approved, this being done on a motion made by Commissioner Dunow and seconded by Commissioner Black for a unanimous decision of the Commission.

ROAD DISCUSSION, MELVIN LAWS:

Melvin Laws met with the Commissioners to inquire of them the possibility of a road being built out to his home which would serve several families. Commissioner Dunow stated that he would look into the problem with Mr. Laws.

MRS. RUBY BRONSON AND MRS. LEONA BAILEY RE: TRIP TO ANAHIEM CALIF.:

Mrs. Ruby Bronson and Mrs. Leona Bailey met with the Commission to requst the use of a Mini-Bus from the County for use on a trip to Anahiem, California for a Western Gerontological Society meeting. The Commission stated that they could see no problem as long as the participants paid all of the expenses and furnished qualified, licensed bus drivers for the trip. This is contingent upon being consistant with the Aging Program by-laws. The Commissioners checked with Bruce Shumway later in the day and he felt that there would be no problem if the participants adhered to the agreement with the County.

DEANA SCORUP RE: CRISIS INTERVENTION:

Deana Scorup met with the Commission and presented names for approval for Crisis Intervention aid. HARDY REDD RE: LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS:

Hardy Redd met with the Commission to discuss with them the happenings in the Legislature this year. The Commission expressed its appreciation to Hardy for the job that he did in representing his district. Mr. Redd also asked of the Commission any special items that he may be able to help them with in the future.

JOHN BAKER RE: RURAL COMMUNITY FIRE PROTECTION:

John Baker met with the Commission to discuss with them the Rural Community Fire Protection Program which involves communities of 10,000 population or less for 50/50 matching funds. He presented the amounts that he had received to the Commission. Mr. Baker also reported on the discussion he had had with Mr. Nielson, Blanding City Manager regarding Fire fighting problems and needs. He further discussed with the Commission the LaSal Fire Department situation, receiving the Commissions' full support for his actions in this matter.

CITY OF MONTICELLO REPRESENTATIVES MEET RE: ANNEXATION:

Keith B. Redd and Richard Terry representing the City of Monticello met with the Commission to discuss the annexation of the Weigh Station. Mayor Redd stated that the city wanted to annex the station but let the revenues remain with the County provided the city get the same services as it has received in the past. The Commission and the City representatives exchanged comments. The Commission requested that the County Attorney look into the legality of this arrangement. They also discussed Collector Roads, and construction costs the City would have to undergo should the annexation go through.

ROBERT FURLOW, PUBLIC HEALTH DIRECTOR RE: BUDGET, MERIT SYSTEM ETC.:

Robert Furlow , Public Health Director met with the Commission to discuss what Public Health involves, and recent problems he is facing regarding raises and the State Merit System. He explained that 85% of the Budget is for salaries and benefits. He also discussed solid waste facilities with the Commission and the E.P.A. regualtions regarding these facilities. The Commission demonstrated a negative response to the solid waste regulations, but are willing to meet with representatives from Public Health who will discuss solid waste. Mr. Furlow also reported that the audit on Public Health funds will be complete by the end of this month. Commissioner Boyle will be attending a Health Board meeting in Greenriver Tuesday evening.

B.I.A. ROADS REPRESENTATIVES RE: MAINTENANCE: (SEE NEXT PAGE....)

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B.I.A. ROAD REPRESENTATIVES RE: ROAD MAINTENANCE:

The following representatives from the Bureau of Indian Affairs met with the Commissioners to discuss road problems, maintenance and future building of roads. Harry Tome, Chairman, Tribal Transportation and Road Committee, Charlie C. Billie, member, Tribal Transportation Road Committee, Jimmie Bidah, Member Tribal Transportation Road Committee, Frank Peres, Road Engineer, Tuba City Arizona, Fred Palsano, Road Maintenance Foreman from Tuba City Arizona, Darrell Statham, B.I.A. Shiprock, N.M., W. D. Frazier, B. I. A. Roads, Gallup N.M., Gilbert L. Sullivan, B. I. A. Roads, Gallup, N.M. The Commission! discussed with these gentlemen the County's dealings with the B.I.A. and the money problems that are being felt by both entities. They discussed the March Bid Opening by the B.I.A. for the completion of the Bluff to Mexican Water Road, Collector Rd. 433. The group discussed with the Commission furute maintenance on all roads, both in State and Reservation. They discussed the possibility of a cooperative agreement with the U.D.I.A. on some maintenance. The representatives from the B.I.A. stated that they appreciated the service and cooperation San Juan County has given to the B.I.A. and the Navajo Tribe. Questions and answers were exchanged along with various comments from the Commission and the group.

BRUCE SHUMWAY RE: BLUFF COMMUNITY CENTER:

Bruce Shumway met with the Commission to discuss the cost of hardboard for lining the walls of the Bluff Community Center. He stated that it would cost approximately $1,000 to do the job.

LOYD YOUNG RE: WATER MEASUREMENTS:

Loyd Young met with the Commission to discuss with them the guageing stations that are being established to measure North and South Creeks. He requested that the County push some of the snow on the roads into these areas, these being County Roads, the Commission agreed that this would be alright.

COLLECTOR ROADS:

Doug Pehrson and Lynn Adams met with the Commission to discuss roads that may be Collector Roads, or designated as Collector Roads.

AIRPORT HANGARS:

Commissioner Calvin Black brought to the attention of the Commission the problems that exhist at the Monticello Airport hangars, especially the problems with the eves. He stated that he had spoken with Jay Nelson and gotten a price for materials for snow and ice troughs, the cost being $5,548.00 for materials and $3500. to $4,000. for installation. The materials would be F.O.B. from the factory. Bill will call Jay on this matter.

COMMISSIONER DUNOW REPORTS: LETTER FROM SCHOOL DISTRICT AND EMPLOYEE SITUATION:

Commissioner Bill Dunow reported that he had received a letter from the San Juan School District regarding snow removal difficulties at three crossing on the bus route. He also reported that Karl Barton had given notice that he would be quitting in April to work for the Forest Service. Ace will be talking to him on this matter soon.

COMMISSIONER BOYLE REPORTS ON VARIOUS ITEMS & CORRESPONDANCE:

Commissioner E. S. Boyle reported that he had received a letter from the State regarding Doug Pehrson's experience and qualifications for being the County Road Engineer. These have been approved.

Commissioner Boyle also reported that he had received a letter from Governor Scott Matheson regarding the desire of the Governor to get people off Welfare and to work. The Governor suggested that the County list all open positions with Job Service, which the Commission stated the County was already doing.

Commissioner Boyle also presented a letter from Central Utah Insurance Company reporting payments that have been made on claims for the County.

Commissioner Boyle also reported for the minutes that Commissioner Black had been Nominated Paul Revere of the Sage Brush Rebellion and presented with a golden horseshoe at the Convention in St. George this last week.

LETTER FROM FOREST SERVICE RE: LAND EXCHANGE:

The Commission received from the LaSal National Forest notice that the County's special use permit had been revised. They also received notice of Public Hearings in regard to the exchange of State Lands on February 20, 1980.

BILLS PRESENTED FOR APPROVAL AND PAYMENT:

San Juan County General Account Reimburse gen. acct. for expenditures 35,988.09

Coded to B-Road account

Sego Development Company Release funds held by District Court as per 1,500.00

Order signed by Judge 1-28-80

Johnson Begay 11 days subsistance 88.00

Jimmy Grant Subsistance 48.00

Thomas Holly 9 days subsistance 72.00

LaVar B. Lyman Tool Allowance for January 1980 25.00

Jack Rentz 12 days subsistance 96.00

Albert T. Sam Subsistance

Harold P. Williams Subsistance 96.00

Jerry Small canyon Tool Allowance 10.00

Wayne W. Bieber Tool Allowance for January 1980 25.00

01ey Black Tool Allowance for January 1980 25.00

Robert F. Bryan Tool Allowance for January 1980 25.00

Tauna DeGraw Janitorial work at Monticello library 1/80 294.50

Sam Lewis Janitorial services at Blanding library 1/80 249.00

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Dell Hunter Janitorial Services Courthouse 1/80 less Blue Cross 961.96

Eric Swenson Legal Services for January 1980 500.00

First Security Bank of Utah January 1980 Federal Withholding 10,929.60

State Tax Commission of Utah State Withholding January 1980 2,853.45

State Treasurer Court Reporter fees, Clerk's fees January 1980 60.00

Clytie Barber Travel to St. George Convention 108.27

Bill Francom Travel to St. George Convention 222.88

Edna Rogers Travel to St. George Convention 234.91

Pearl Whittaker Travel to St. George Convention 108.27

Arma Geophysical Refund of Hangar rent (2 months) 150.00

Black Oil CO. Diesel 12,698.17

Blanding City Utility San Juan County Library 276.59

Blanding Home Center Window and lock, parts 208.59

Bluff Water and Sewer User's Assoc. Water 5.00

E. S. Boyle Travel to St. George Convention 211.27

Brodart, Inc. Books 141.03

David Bronson Mileage for working in Bluff and using personal 24.66

4-Wheel drive vehicle.

Canyonlands Plumbing Plumbing on hospital addition 4,954.78

DHI Computing Service, Inc. Partial Computing for December 1979 24.90

The Copy Shop Supplies and Misc. 202.92

Dyna Industries Jackets 154.80

General Electric Company Radio Equipment 2,678.00

Henderson Wheel & Warehouse Supply Wheel 57.49

ICM Equipment Sales & Rentals Parts 1,821.31

Intermountain Electric Motor 147.29

Jensen's Food Center Plastic Dinnerware etc. (Senior Citizens) 31.95

Kelly Co. Personal Property tax forms, Court Order Book E. 453.58

Grant Leavitt Travel 237.83

Boyd Martin Co. Tines 71.38

Med. Assist. Dual Head Stethoscope 10.00

Barbara Montella Travel 232.77

Helen Neal Travel 37.60

Office Equipment Co. Supplies 83.34

Patterson Office Equipment Co. Supplies 34.10

Eldon Pugh Truch Parts Filters 167.52

Parley Redd Mercantile Ham (Aging) 34.36

Redd's Parts 173.23

S-W Parts and Supply Parts 127.67

Save-Way Automotive Grader Caps etc. 1,060.62

Television Technology Corp. Tubes 270.34

Texaco Inc. Gasoline for buses 886.09

United States Welding Inc. Welding Supplies Road Dept. 260.12

Utah State University Travel 103.68

Western Auto Supplies 3.82

Western Road Machinery Co. Parts 316.13

Wheeler Machinery Co. Parts 4,983.68

Williams Energy Co. Propane 91.90

Young's Machinery Co. Metal Etc. 67.50

Motor Parts Co. Supplies 800.98

Motor Parts Co. Supplies 832.07

Empire Electric Association, Inc. Utility 268.96

Dale Howell Construction Co. Work on San Juan Hospital Addition 37,875.00

Continental Telephone Co. January 1980 telephone bills 1,523.07

Utah State Retirement Fund San Juan County Unit, includes Judges Retirement 16,882.75

There being no further business for this day, the meeting was adjourned to meet again February 19, 1980, the regular day of February 18 being a Holiday.

Peggy Jorgensen, Deputy Clerk E. S. Boyle, Commission Chairman