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MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS HELD AUGUST 21, 1978.
TIME: 10:00
PRESENT: E. S. Boyle, Commission Chairman
David Guymon, Member
Kristine Frost, Deputy Clerk
Commissioner Black was excused on county business. EDGE OF THE CEDARS MUSEUM
Mr. Alden Hamblin of the State Parks and Recreation met with the commissioners to discuss the county's donation of up to $50,000 dollars for the museum. The Commissioners stated that they felt that they entire $50,000 dollars would be used up by the paving of the road and the sealing of the parking lot. They also felt that they couldn't legally do the sidewalks.
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BLUFF SENIOR CITIZENS
Mrs. Laurel Thompson, Mrs. Harriet Demetrick, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Benson met with the Commissioners to discuss the Bluff Multipurpose Building. These Senior Citizens want to purchase a mobile home to be used as a Senior Citizens Center as they feel they have been pushed right out of their building by the Town of Bluff. Commissioner Boyle stated that if the building was going to cause more dissension in Bluff then perhaps the building shouldn't be built. Mr. Haskins stated that if the senior citizens pulled out of the Bluff Multipurpose building then it could jeopardize getting the money for the building. Mrs. Thompson stated that they would wait until after the money was authorized and the building built to purchase this mobile home. Commissioner Boyle stated that he would look with disfavor on a trailer or any other Senior Citizens Center after the Multipurpose building is built. Mr. Haskins stated that the Senior Citizens would have a large room of their own that could be used for ceramics, quilting, or what ever else the Senior Citizens wanted to use it for. They would have the key to this room so that it could be kept locked.
Mr. Shumway met with the Commissioners and was told about the Senior Citizens visit. He stated that he felt that they County should go ahead with the building and not worry about this faction. The Commissioners discussed the in lieu of tax money that had been alloted to the Senior Citizens. Any major expenditures of over $300.00 per item must be approved by the Commissioners prior to their purchase. Any other purchases under this amount should be approved by a designated representative of the Commission.
Mr. Shumway also attended a Legislative meeing on Unification. He stated that there were several legislators present and they were in favor of the unification system .
Mr. Shumway presented an Amendment #1 to Contract #78-8093. This was approved on a motion by Commissioner Guymon and seconded by Commissioner Boyle. This was to be signed by the Chairman.
SENIOR CITIZENS SUMMER CAMP
The Senior Citizens are going to Camp Roger on August 29, 1978. Dave Guymon made the motion to approve the advance payment to meals and transportation be made. This was seconded by Commissioner Boyle. The check is to be made out to Ken Hickman who will keep track of how the money is spent.
BLM ROUND-UP
Mr. Fernandez Begay, Mr. Begay's daughter and Lori Nakai met with the Commissioners to present a petition signed by 84 Navajos protesting the BLM roundup. Mr. Begay stated through his interpreter, Lori Nakai, that several Indians had seen helicopters chasing the horses and cattle across the river and then rounding them up. Mr. Robert Turri of the BLM denied that they BLM had a helicopter that was used for chasing the horses. He stated that they used a helicopter on the roundup to spot the horses that were in the various canyons. He also stated that there was alot of livestock in the river bottom, and on both sides of the river that the BLM didn't round-up. He stated that the Indian liverstock crossed the river and then when someone left the drift gates open then the stock wandered into the closed area. The BLM will take someone from the Navajo tribe with them on their roundups from now on. Mr. Begay stated that he would be glad to go with them to insure fair play to all the interested parties.
COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM
Mary Slama and Goldie Sanchez of the Souteastern Utah Community Action Program met with the commission to discuss the Weatherization program in San Juan County. The basic problem is that of finding funds to pay the employees to do the work of installation. They also asked for $150.00 per month of office space. Mr. Haskins stated that this was already going on. Mrs. Slama stated that a new agreement must be signed hit that they would have to send it down.
RAISE FOR SUSIE BARRY
Jim Stevens met with the Commissioners to discuss raising Susie Barry's salary one step, from Step 1, Grade 1, to Step 1, Grade 2. This was approved by the Commissioners.
SAN JUAN COUNTY FAIR
Pearl Whittaker met with the commissioners to discuss various matters about the fair that was just held.
MONTEZUMA CREEK TO BLUFF ROAD
The commissioners received the periodic estimate from the engineering firm of Echoff, Watson and Preator in the amount of $11,690. The deputy clerk was instructed to give this to Doug Pehrson. This was approved on a motion by Commissioner Guymon and seconded by Commissioner Boyle.
LETTER OF AGREEMENT
The Commissioners approved a letter of agreement between Bendix Field Engineering Corporation and San Juan County Road Department of Monticello, to perform the following work: Seal coat and chip the road into the old mill site at a cost of $700.00. This was approved on a motion by Commissioner Guymon and seconded by Commissioner Boyle.
MAINTENANCE CONTRACT
The Commissioners signed a maintenance contract between the Sheriff's Office and Canyonlands Communications, THis was approved on a motion by Commissioner Guymon and seconded by Commissioner Boyle.
MONTICELLO JAYCEES
The Monticello Jaycees sent a letter to the Commissioners itemizing their in kind services instead of money rent. Commissioner Guymon made the motion to waive the cash payment, this was seconded by Commissioner Boyle and passed unanaimously.
INTERNATIONAL HAND GLINDER INVITATIONAL
Connie Coaette, Dixie Barker, and Jake Coffman met with the Commissioners to discuss various aspects of the Hang Glider invitational that would affect San Juan County. These people desired a Beer License for 10 days. Sheriff Wright asked that this be refused. A compromise was reached in that
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There will be no beer sold the first weekend in San Juan County and then if there are no problems related to beer drinking then these people can get a permit for the next weekend.
BILLS FOR APPROVAL AND PAYMENT
Jim Allred Firefighter 10.50
Bancroft-Whitney Co. Book 36.40
Joe Barton Expenses for Talent Find 90.00
Dolores G. Bayles Weed Control 7.94
Grant Bayles Weed Control 138.00
Wesley L. Bayles Weed Control 138.00
Blanding City Utilities 118.36
Blanding Feed & Coal Blanding Swimming Pool 255.00
Blanding Fastpitch Softball League '78 Umpiring Expenses 522.00
Greg Christensen Weed Control 50.00
L. N. Curtis & Sons Seal Pump Shaft 38.51
W. Melvin Earley Labor for building platform for
State Fair 38.00
Emery County Clerk Expenditures of Horn Mt. TV Tower 4,141.16
Chet Endter Weed Control 150.00
H & H Drilling Inc. Pulling Setting Pump 20.00
Gordon Hawkins Firefighter 10.50
Howe Refrigeration Servicing on air conditioners 18.00
W. R. Hurst Lime, etc. 20.87
Interwest Trophies Inc. Ribbons 180.00
Keele Johnson For weed control 145.00
Max Johnson For weed control 150.00
Junior Livestock Association Trophies & Prizes-Junior Livestock 103.00
George Kensley Travel 53.42
Gayla Manning Gymnastic Instructor 300.00
Steve Meyers For weed control 150.00
Harry Miller Firefighter 3.00
Monument Valley Stage Line, Inc. Freight 5.10
Mountain West Office Products Printed Tax Forms 423.85
Morris Nelson Weed control 150.00
Porter Walton's Grass Seed 78.27
The San Juan Record Invitation to bid 14.52
San Juan Travel Council Petty Cash 63.96
Save-Way Automotive Bus repair 113.16
Social Services c/o Ken Hickman Travel 330.90
Social Services Ambulance for Montezuma Creek 9,759.00
Linda Steller Weed Control 150.00
Texaco Inc. Gas 174.31
S. Thompson Associates Edge of the Cedars exhibit design 1,000.00
Transport Clearings Freight 24.26
Travel Lodge Travel 121.25
Utah Navajo Industries Building Supplies 37.12
Van Waters and Rogers Chlorine 81.00
Wolfe's Sportsman Headquarters Sport Equipment 107.80
Rigby Wright For Weed Control 65.00
Young Builders Inc. Cedar Point Firehouse 5,400.00
District Court Petty Cash 40.00 There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned
Kritstine Frost, clerk E. S. Boyle, Commission Chairman
Ho rain.