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MINUTES OF THE SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING HELD
MARCH 1, 1982
Time: 10:00 a.m. in the Commissioner's Room at the Monticello Courthouse.
Members Present: Chairman Calvin Black, Commissioner Kenneth R. Bailey, and Commissioner Robert Low.
Minutes of the previous week were read and approved upon the motion of Commissioner Low and the second of Commissioner Bailey and it carried unanimously.
SCOUT HUT AND COURTHOUSE PARKING SPACE DISCUSSED;
Mr. Larry Bailey, representing the Monticello Stake Presidency of the L.D.S. Church, met with the Commission He discussed the possibility of negotiating a lease for a 105 3/4 ft. by 125 ft. parking space for the County Courthouse on the Churches' property in exchange for an 80ft. by 80ft. piece of County porperty on Monticello City block #23, for a Scout Hut.
The Commission felt that it would be more advantageous to work out a seperate agreement with the L.D.S. Church for Courthouse parking space, and agreed to lease the property on block #23 to the Boy Scouts of America for a moveable Scout hut, for a period of five years, with one year notice of termination.
Mr. Larry Bailey will contact the Boy Scouts of America and the Church Realestate Division in regards to these plans.
STATE WILDERNESS COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT;
Chairman Black reported on his attendance at the State Wilderness Committee meeting. During the next two years the Committee will review, and make recommendations on proposed State wilderness areas. The Committee will also define the limits of "single use" for wilderness areas.
NUCLEAR WASTE REPOSITORY;
The Commission reaffirmed that they are in favor of nuclear waste storage in San Juan County if a favorible site can be found. Chairman Black will write to State Senator, Omar Bunnell, to relay the feelings of the County Commission.
EVERETT JOHNSON MEETS ON FAIR BOARD BUSINESS:
Mr. Everett Johnson, representing the Fair Board, suggested that the costs for printing the premium book for the County Fair could be cut if the County copy machine is used to reproduce the books. The Commission gave the Fair Board permission to us the copy machine as long as they reimburse the County, from their budget, for the paper and use of the machine.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND LIONS CLUB DISCUSS SHEDULING OF FACILITIES FOR PIONEER DAYS:
Mr. Carl Eisemann, representing the Monticello Chamber of Commerce, and Mr. Al Haskins, representing the Monticello Lions Club, met with the Commission to discuss scheduling of facilities for Pioneer Days. In the past, the City of Monticello and the Chamber of Commerce have cooperated in organizing the Pioneer Day Celebrations and the County has only been involved with leasing facilities for some events. The Commission recommended that the Chamber, the City , the Lions Club, and the Recreation Department meet together to discuss and coordinate scheduling of events for this year. The Commission did not feel they should be involved , as it is not a county sponsored event.
MONTEZUMA CREEK FIRE STATION:
Commissioner Bailey reported that he will deliver the check to Frank Montella for the shed for the Montezum
Creek fire station. Mr. Montella will store the shed until the County is ready to assemble it in Montezuma
Creek.
The Commission agreed that funds to purchase the Montezuma Creek fire station will be drawn from the Fire Warden's budget and all expenses for construction and alterations will be drawn from the Road Department budget.
BLUFF TO MONTEZUMA CREEK ROAD:
Commissioner Bailey reported that he will be meeting with the Utah Division of Indian Affairs regarding the Bluff to Montezuma Creek road project. It is the County's goal to have the project ready to bid in two months. It is estimated that the project will cost $3,000,000 and the county will fund its share from the Capital Improvements Roads and "B" Roads budgets.
NAVAJO MOUNTAIN TO OLJATO ROAD PROPOSAL:
Willie Grayeyes, Council Delegate March 1, 1982
Navajo Mountain Chapter Navajo Mountain, Utah
Dear Mr. Grayeyes,
We are in receipt of your letters of February 5 and February 8, 1982, also the resolution of the Utah Navajo Development Council of January 21, 1982 and the resolution of the Navajo Mountain Chapter concerning a possible road from Navajo Mountain to Oljato.
The San Juan County Commission has discussed this proposal and asked that I respond as the Road
Commissioner.
The proposal to construct a paved, road from Oljato to Navajo Mountain is by far the most massive, formidable project that has ever been requested of the San Juan County Commission. We have traveled to Navajo Mountain, are aware of this distance and are sympathetic to the need for this road.
The cost of this project will be enormous and the funds will have to be sought from many areas, we propose the following:
We feel that the County Road Department could engineer and construct a preliminary access road
connecting the missing link between Oljato and Navajo Mountain off the Mesa to start this project,
and would propose to do this as soon as possible.
We would propose the following funding:
Navajo Mountain Chapter from general revenue sharing or other sources------------------$ 50,000
Oljato Chapter from general revenue sharing or other sources---------------------------$ 50,000
Bureau of Indian Affairs---------------------------------------------------------------$100,000
Utah Division of Indian Affairs--------------------------------------------------------$100,000
Navajo Tribe---------------------------------------------------------------------------$100,000
San Juan County------------------------------------------------------------------------$100,000
Total Funds $500,000
I am sending copies of this letter to the concerned parties and would like to meet with you and furthe discuss the possibilities for this project.
Sincerely,
/s/ Kenneth R. Bailey
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ROAD DEPARTMENT RESPONDS TO MONTEZUMA CREEK ROAD SPRAYING COMPLAINT:
Hay Hot Oil Co.
Montezuma Creek, Utah 84534
February 17, 1982
Dear Sirs:
Montezuma Creek residents recently filed a complaint with San Juan County Commissioners saying that they are losing livestock due to saltwater and petroleum being sprayed on roads.
Citizens reported that livestock drink accumulated water on uneven roadways.
In the future, we would appreciate that petroleum is omitted from saltwater that is sprayed onto roads and light application of saltwater be sprayed on roadway so as not to accumulate into ponds.
We thank you for your help and cooperation on this matter.
Sincerely,
/s/ Bernal Bradford
Road Superintendent
TIRES FOR SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT DISCUSSED:
Commissioner Bailey reported that the Road department would like to stock tires for the County Sheriff's department. The Commission gave its approval on the conditions that they stock the tires recommended by the vehicle manufactures and the Sheriff's department use the the tires that are in stock at the Road department before other tires are ordered.
BLANDING LIBRARY TO HAVE C.E.U. TEXTS AVAILABLE;
Commissioner Bailey reported that the Library Board is agreeable to a request from the College of Eastern Utah to place their course text books in the Blanding Library. The books will be checked out by the librar-ian.
DANCE PERMIT FEE SET;
Upon the motion of Commissioner Low and the second of Commissioner Bailey it was unanimously agreed to
set the County dance permit fee at $25.00.
SOUTHWEST MANUFACTURING CONTRACTS TERMINATED;
Commissioner Low reported that the County Attorney has informed Southwest Manufacturing Corporation of Dove Creek, Colorado, that it is the Commission's decision to terminate the hospital contract dated October 3, 1981, and the LaSal and Mexican Hat fire station contract dated October 2, 1981, on the basis of the defaults previously outlined by the Commission and the Health Care Services Board.
AIRPORT HANGAR RENT DISCUSSED;
The Commission agreed that airport hangar rent may be paid throughout the year at the yearly rate, or the
rent may be prorated to October 1st, whichever is most convenient for the renter.
SAN JUAN SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT # 1 SEWER PROJECT ACCEPTED:
Upon the motion of Commissioner Low and the second of Commissioner Bailey it was unanimously approved to accept by resolution the sewer project for San Juan Special Service District #1, and to authorize Chairman Black to sign the Grantees Release and Assignment of the Federal Share of Refunds Rebates and Credits.
The sewer system was accepted as complete January 28, 1982, by the Special Service District #1 Board and concerned Government Agencies. In addition the following resolutions were adopted by the Board:
1. Required 60 day hookup time limit to begin 1 February 1982.
2. Hookup fees should be paid by 1 March 1982 to facilitate the loan payment which is due.
3. The sewer service rates have been established as follows:
A. Commercial $20.00 Residence $ 5.00 Additional Business $ 5.00
B. Residence $10.00
C. Units (sinks, toilets, etc.) $ .51 per unit
4. The first bill is due and payable 1 April 1982.
5. Bills not paid by the 20th day of each month, a 10 day notice will be given and a 5% penalty added. Noncompliance within 30 days of delinquency will result in termination of service and a reinstatement charge of $25.00 plus labor will be assessed.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Special Service District #1
/s/ Luther Risenhoover, 3 year Comm.
/s/ T.J. Knight , 2 year Comm._____
/s/ Jerold Baum, 2 year Comm.______
MARIAN BALYES DISCUSSES 1979 TAXES TO BE REFUNDED FOR OVER ASSESSMENT;
Treasurer, Marian Bayles, met with the Commission to discuss problems related to the 1979 tax refund. Since tax credit cannot be given to those who will not be tax payers in 1982, it was agreed that their rebates should be held out and they may be obtained upon request to the Treasurers office.
COUNTY AUDIT TO BE BID;
The Commission discussed the annual County audit with Clytie Barber and Bill Francom from the Clerk/Auditors office. It was agreed to bid the County's annual audit on April 5, 1982. A completion date of June 30, 1982 was specified. The Clerk's office was asked to have a Public Notice published,in The San Juan Record, of the County's intention to bid the audit, and to also notify accountants in the area regarding bid specifications and date of the bid.
HOSPITAL INSURANCE POLICY DELIVERED;
Central Utah Insurance Agent, John Fogg, delivered the insurance policy for the San Juan Hospital. The
policy will expire April 1, 1983.
Upon the recommendation of Mr. Fogg, the Commission approved a 5% increase in coverage for County buildings to keep in line with construction costs.
CIRCLE PARK ELECTRIC LINE EASEMENT APPROVED:
The Commission approved a request from Empire Electric for a power line right-of-way easement at Circle
Park near the Monticello Golf Course.
The Commission also discussed the possibility of eventually donating Circle Park to the City of Monticello.
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MONTICELLO VOTING DISTRICTS-DIVISION-APPROVED;
Upon the motion of Commissioner Bailey and the second of Commissioner Low the following voting districts
for Monticello were unanimously approved by the Commission:
No. 8 NORTH MONTICELLQ; Beginning at the point of intersection of Hwy 666 and the range line between R 24&25 E; thence north to the northeast corner of Section 1, T 31 S, R 24 E; thence west to Hwy 163; thence northerly along Hwy 163 to a line between Twp 29&29 1/2 S; thence west to the Colorado River; thence southerly along the Colorado River to a line between Twp 32&33 S; thence east to the road to Beef Basin; thence southerly along Beef Basin Road to a line between Twp 33&34 S; thence east to the southeast corner of Section 35, T 33 S, R 23 E; thence north to a point directly west of the Hospital Road; thence east to Third West Street; thence south to Central; thence easterly along Central arid Hwy 666 to point of beginning.
No. 9 SOUTH MONTICELLO; Beginning at the intersection of Hwy 666 and the range line between R 24&25 E; thence south to a line between Twp 35&36 S; thence west to the intersection with the Causeway Road north of Blanding; thence northerly along the Causeway Road to Davis Pocket Junction with North Elk Road; thence along North Elk Road to the intersection of a line between Twp 33&34 S; thence east to the southeast corner of Section 35, T 33 S, R 23 E; thence north to the intersection of Abajo Drive Road; thence easterly along Abajo Drive Road and easterly along Second South Street and continuing east to the east line of Section 32, T 33 S, R 24 E; thence north two blocks to the northeast corner of Section 32, T 33 S, R 24 E; thence easterly along Hwy 666 to point of beginning.
No.19 CENTRAL MONTICELLO: Beginning at the northeast corner of Section 32, T 33 S, R 24 E; thence west to Third West Street; thence north one block to Hospital Road; thence west to the section line between Section 25&26, T 33 S, R 23 E; thence south along section line to intersection of Abajo Drive Road; thence easterly along Abajo Drive Road and easterly along Second South Street and continuing east to the east section line of Section 32, T 33 S, R 24 E; thence north two blocks to point of beginning.
BILLS PRESENTED FOR APPROVAL AND PAYMENT:
First Security Bank of Utah Federal Tax Withholding Feb. 28,1982 $ 13,009.60
Utah Association of Counties Annual Convention registration fee 180.00
Joe Barnett Tool Allowance 25.00
Oley Black Tool Allowance 25.00
Robert Bryan Tool Allowance 25.00
Stanley Hawkins Tool Allowance 25.00
George Sickler Tool Allowance 25.00
Western Design Consultants Payment for final design 2,000.00
Abajo Electric Install heater& special circuit(Courthouse) 234.54
Abajo Petroleum, Inc. Supplies 12.31
E.A. Black Partial payment on plumbing(Blanding Pool) 3,000.00
Blanding Mercantile Company Supplies 11.61
John Blankenagel Police Shield Canisters 132.10
Steven L. Bronson Jury duty - District Court 6.60
Caun-Co., Inc. Supplies 322.75
Chevron U.S.A., Inc. Gasoline and alternator repair 196.48
Mike Chiquito Witness fees 14.00
City of Monticello Utility 107.50
Colonial Life & Accident Ins. Co. Insurance 135.80
Conoco Inc. Blets and Labor 54.85
Vaughn S. Drury Truck and diesel repair manual 47.00
E-Z Mart Gasoline and Groceries 62.33
Carl Eisemann Travel 17.44
Erickson Appliance Repair Repaired Kenmore Freezer 63.90
Vivian L. Farabee Jury Duty - District Court 6.60
Garrett Freightlines, Inc. Freight 20.53
Al Haskins Travel 185.92
Hogiefs Restaurant Monticello Sr. Citizens meals for Feb. 1982 337.50
Patsy Howell Blanding Sr. Citizens meals for Feb. 1982 1,050.00
Peggy Humpnreys Travel 52.62
Husky Oil Company Gasoline 43.76
Catherine Johnson Senior Citizens meals for Bluff for Feb. 1982 729.00
La Plata Printing Development Board's portion of Brochure 1,200.00
Midgley-Huber, Inc. 8G F & I Trap 87.00
Helen Neal Meals, Housing, Registration Fees 94.00
Redd's Parts and Labor 282.42
Parley Redd's Food Town Groceries 32.04
Redex, Inc. Freight 35.06
Royce's Electronics, Inc. Helicopter time for trip to repair Abajo T.V. 400.00
San Juan Hospital Emergency room and drugs for Sheldon Johnson 62.50
State Tax Commission of Utah State Tax Withholding Feb. 1982 3,392.49
Texaco USA Gasoline 47.72
Tire and Auto Center, Inc. Mount and Spin Tires, etc. 50.00
Tri-State Tool Company, Inc. Pins, Bushings and Labor 1,865.98
U.S. Indentification Manual Subscription Renewal 35.00
Utah Gas Service Company Utility 2,595.48
Utah Law Review Utah Law Review 18.00
Utah Navajo Industries Lumber for Bluff Bldg. 8.20
Utah Power and Light Company Utility 190.02
Utah State University Miles travelled by Helen Neal 34.65
Utah State Social Security Agency Social Security Contributions for Feb. 1982 14,690.97
Western Auto Supplies 117.86
West Publishing Company Books 83.00
Empire Electric Assoc., Inc. Utility 1,666.53
Utah State Retirement Fund District and Circuit Court Judges Retirement 19,028.19
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Utah Insurance 9,903.10
Continental Tel. C. of the West Telephone charges 1,446.40
San Juan County Road Department Gasoline, Tires, Chain link Fencing, etc. 1,415.53
TraveLodge Travel 119.05
There being no further business for this day, the meeting was adjourned at 2:30 p.m. Calivin Black, chairman Mary Jane Rose, deputy clerk
Mary Jane
deputy clerk