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MINUTES OF THE SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING HELD
MAY 24, 1982
Time: 10:00 a.m. in the Commissioner's room of the Monticello Courthouse. Members Present: Chairman Calvin Black and Commissioner Robert Low.
Commissioner Ken Bailey was excused as he was out of town.
Minutes of the previous week were read and approved upon the motion of Commissioner Low and the second of Commissioner Black and it carried unanimously.
JACK CALLIHAM REQUESTS SIGNS FOR UCOLO ROAD;
Mr. Jack Calliham met with the Commission to request that a stop sign or a yield sign be placed at the intersection of the Wilson and Ucolo roads. He also reported that the speed limit signs on the Ucolo Road are down and need to be put back up.
MEXICAN HAT AMBULANCE;
Commissioner Low reported that the Mexican Hat ambulance will be cleaned and the necessary changes made
so that it can be re-certified.
TWO-COUNTY NUCLEAR WASTE COMMITTEE DISCUSSED;
Commissioner Low reported that Grand County Commission Chairman, Ray Tibbetts, has suggested that Grand and San Juan Counties form a nuclear waste committee. The committee would work closely with the nuclear waste information offices in both counties. The Commission felt it would be of benefit to the County to participate in the committee.
NUCLEAR WASTE TASK FORCE MEETING REPORT;
Commissioner Low reported on his attendance at the Governor's Nuclear Waste Task Force Meetings in Moab and Monticello last week. The possibility of reducing the time by two years for putting a repository into full operation was discussed and Battelle has placed a model of the repository, as it would be con-structed on the Gibson Dome site, on display in Room 12 at the San Juan Courthouse. Time was allocated for public comment at the meetings and Commissioner Low felt the meetings were informative.
BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETINGS:
Chairman Black reported that he was in Washington, D.C., May 17,and 18, 1982 to attend the Bureau of Land Management Advisory Committee meetings. He was presented with a new pin showing the seal of the Department of Interior Buffalo facing to the right, representing the Departments commitment to increased efficiency, especially in the processing of paper work. Chairman Black also reported that the priorities-of the B.L.M. office for the Utah area will be energy and mineral development and utilization of public lands.
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LOW INCOME BUS FOR BLUFF ARRIVES:
Mr. Al Haskins reported that the new bus has arrived for the Low Income transportation program. The
bus will be stationed in Bluff.
BLANDING GOLF COURSE REQUEST FOR MAINTENANCE ASSISTANCE;
Zenos Black, LaRay Alexander, Ronald Davis, Merleen Sparling, Lois Roberson and Georgie Sarson met with the Commission to express their consern for the condition of the Blanding Golf Course. Mr. Black presented the following petition and list of things needed to be done to make the course operable:
PETITION
We, the undersigned, are presenting this petition to the San Juan County Commissioners expressing our desires to have the Blanding Golf Course kept in condition for golfing. We are willing to donate our time and efforts (within reason) to help maintain this golf course.
Signed by 72 residents
THINGS NEEDED TO BE DONE TO MAKE COURSE OPERABLE
1. Cut grass on fairways and greens.
2. Treat fairways and greens with weed killer.
3. Repair presently installed sprinkling system.
4. Install sprinkling system for #4 and #5 fairways and greens.
5. Repair greens. Greens have been neglected in the last two years and parts of them will have to be redone.
6. Make equipment available for operation and maintenance. (Tractor, Green's Mower, Fairway Mower, Small Rotory Mower, Etc.)
7. Build fence between golf course and park.
8. Allow use of County Road Equipment (infrequently) for repairs where heavy equipment is needed, such as loader, dump truck, etc.
The major costs for repair and maintenance of the Blanding Golf Course would have to be born by the County Recreation Department. The Commission agreed to recommend to the Recreation Board that equipment, gasoline, fertilizer, weed spray, and material to repair the sprinkling system be furnished by the County Department if the golfers will provide the labor in making repairs and mowing the fairways and greens. The golfing group will also agree to request aid from the City of Blanding to provide water and the power company to provide power for the operation of the well. If the County's assessed valuation declines, Chairman Black feels this kind of cooperative work arrangement could serve as a model for operation of other County recreation facilities in the future.
BLANDING CEMETERY DISTRICT REQUESTS ROAD WORK:
Mr. LaRay Alexander, representing the Blanding Cemetery District, asked if the County would be willing to enter into a service agreement with the Cemetery District to seal the Blanding Cemetery streets. Chairman Black will refer the request to Commissioner Bailey, as the roads are under his jurisdiction.
TARA GRESH MEETS WITH THE COMMISSION;
Tara Gresh met with the Commission to express her concern for the manner in which employment applications were accepted and processed by the State for the part-time positions in the nuclear waste information
offices in Moab and Monticello. Miss Gresh explained that she felt there were inconsistancies in job
advertisement, submitting employment applications, notification for interviews, and job discriptions.
The Commission advised Miss Gresh to write a letter of complaint to the State and the Commission will
also relay to the State that a complaint has been received.
FIRE PROTECTION FOR SPANISH VALLEY;
Mr. John Baker reported that the assessed value for Spanish Valley is $101,280.00. Under the terms of the Fire Protection Agreement between San Juan County and Moab Valley Fire District, the County will pay to the Moab Valley Fire District $317.01, which is equal to their 3.13 mills levied for 1981.
LA SAL DUMP SITE;
Mr. John Baker will obtain the necessary information for the B.L.M. application for a Public Use Permit
for the LaSal solid waste disposal site.
DARROLL YOUNG REPORTS GOLF COURSE CREEK CHANNEL STABILIZED:
Mr. Darroll Young presented a letter of appreciation to the Commission for making possible the completior. of the project to install cluverts, drainage area, and fill to protect the Monticello Golf Course from continued erosion along South Creek. Mr. Young also expressed appreciation to the City of Monticello, Young's Machine Company, the County Road Crew and all the private individuals who contributed equipment and labor for the project. Mr. Young reported that the Monticello Golf Course will not have enough sod to cover the newly filled areas and the Commission requested that he report back on what it would cost to buy the remaining sod.
RECAPTURE WASH RIGHT-OF-WAY SETTLEMENT FOR COUNTY PROPERTY:
Commissioner Low moved to accept the Utah Department of Transportation offer of $150.00 for a .09/acre parcel for the relocation of US-191 at Recapture Wash, and authorize the County Clerk to sign the necessary documents. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Black and it carried unanimously.
WATER CONSERVANCY REPORTS ON SAN JUAN LUMBER COMPANY PURCHASE:
San Juan Water Conservancy Board members Mike Young, Norman Nielson, Emery Hunt, and Secretary Tom Redd, met with the Commission at 1:30 p.m. The Water Conservancy Chairman, Norman Nielson, reviewed the events connected with the purchase of the San Juan Lumber Company in order to secure title to the water wells. Mr. Nielson reported that it was necessary for the Water Conservancy to provide water to the contractor to put part of the clay back into the key-way for the Recapture Dam. The Water Conservancy Board authorized Mr. Nielson to make the necessary arrangements to purchas the water rights to fulfill their obligation with the contractor. As the authorized agent, Mr. Nielson purchased the water and salvage rights to the San Juan Lumber Company for $5,000.00. The Board was not prepared to handle the salvage operation, therefore, Mr. Nielson immediately sold the salvage right for $2,000.00, payable to the San Juan Water Conservancy. Mr. Nielson's actions were reported to the Water Conservancy Board and they were ratified in the minutes of their next meeting. The Secretary, Tom Redd, stated that their attorney, Craig Halls, feels the purchase was handle in a legal manner.
The Commission appreciated the report and the Water Board's efforts to prevent a delay of the Recapture Dam Project. It was suggested that the Water Board also present a report to the local newspaper.
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RECAPTURE PROJECT REPORT:
Mr. Tom Redd reported that there has been a slight change in the right-of-way for the relocation of US-191 at the recapture wash. He also reported that the bid opening for the second phase of the project will be on June 22, 1982.
CORRESPONDENCE;
A proposal for grass at the Monticello Airport was submitted by Christine and Donald Christensen. It was taken under advisement until Commissioner Bailey returns , as it is in his area of jurisdiction.
A letter was received from Blue Cross and Blue Shield regarding a bill being reviewed by Congress that would reclassify health benefits as taxable income. Chairman Black will respond.
A letter was received from the Weber State College Political Science Department requesting information on the benefits and disadvantages the County expects if a nuclear waste storage facility is constructed in the area. Mr. Carl Eisemann was asked by the Commission to perpare a response.
A letter of thanks was recieved from the 4-H Guide Dog Project leaders, Sharon Riley and Kit Stevens. They expressed their appreciation for use of the County Van to send participating 4-H'ers to trainning clinics in Salt Lake City.
A Notice of Claim was received for Gail Hawkins from her attorney Harry E. Snow, and it was forwarded to the County Attorney, Bruce Halliday.
A letter was received from Scott Johansen requesting support for a Resolution concerning more accurate assessment of State assessed property. Commissioners Low and Black will present the Resolution at their parties' county conventions.
A letter was received from the County Attorney, Bruce Halliday regarding the distribution of assets for the Four-Corners Mental Health Organization. It is his opinion that on dissolution, the four counties will divide the property according to what each put in.
Chairman Black reported that he had received a letter from the Governor's Office stating ,that a press release was incorrect, and the State Air Conservation Committee has not endorsed the Integral Vistas as proposed by the National Park Services and Environmental Protection Agency.
BILLS PRESENTED FOR APPROVAL AND PAYMENT:
Grand County Fire District 1982 Fire Protection at Spanish Valley $ 317.01
First Security Bank of Utah Purchase B-Road TCD 158,979.63
First Security Bank of Utah Purchase Justice Court TCD 5,866.43
First Security Bank of Utah Purchase General Fund TCD 869,995.98
First Western National Bank Purchase Library, Health, Tort TCD 174,181.74
Jerry Allred Witness Expenses 236.90
Intermountain Health Care, Inc. Final Amount Due I.H.C. 56,848.52
Cortez Cleaners & Laundry Cleaning Courthouse Drapes 82.00
First Security Bank of Utah Purchase B-Road TCD;Collector Road TCD 481,222.82
General Electric Company Supplies(San Juan Hospital) 11,712.00
First Security Bank of Utah Purchase Road CApital Improvement TCD 958,184.93
Wayne Ball Monticello Library Janitorial Services 200.00
Belt Salvage Company Fencing 1,248.38
Blanding Graphic Arts Program Letterhead-San Juan Co. Recreation Program 14.40
Blanding Home Center Sprinklers 26.29
Blue Mountain Foods T.V. Dinners, etc. 474.03
Bernal Bradford Travel 244.62
Chevron U.S.A. ,INC. Gasoline 167.33
City Drug Store Notebooks 10.74
City of Blanding Utility 126.52
Coast Marketing Group Athletic supplies 363.74
Continental Tel of the West Telephone 28.50
E-Z Mart Gasoline, etc. 53.50
Bill Francom Travel 51.75
Granada Industrial Supply 3/4x50 water hose (two) 79.90
Mike Halliday Use of Pickup 151.41
Oleen Hatch Library Board Meeting travel 9.24
E.A. Helquist Reimbursement for Cash Gas Purchases 24.50
Husky Oil Company Gasoline 18.88
International Business Machines Corp. Purchase of Duplication machine 228.05
Inkley's Film Developer 9.22
Lawco Police Supply Invesitgator Templates 31.26
Grant Leavitt Professional Services May 1982;20% greens fee 881.40
B.J. Martineau Service Cleaning Supplies 20.00
Gary Martineau Custodial Services for Blanding Library 350.00
Gerald 0. Miller DOS Dental Work for Ben Jones 23.35
Modular Products Corporation Freight on DOT Emergency Response Guide 2.81
Mary Lou Mosher Key Operator IBM Machine for May 1982 25.00
Motor Parts Company Supplies; Generator 1,059.11
Musco Sports-Lighting, Inc. Parts 45.56
New Mexico Transportation Transportation by bus to Salt Lake City
and back (Peggy Humphreys) 100.00
Office of Emery County Auditor Horn Mt. T.V. Tower 4,259.28
Burt Odette Grounds custodial services-Monticello Library 150.00
Phillips Petroleum Company Gasoline 68.14
Douglas Pehrson Travel 213.12
Redd's 1982 Chevrolet Van Serial #2GAGG35MOC7136298 11,648.76
Parley Redd Mercantile Batteries;Film (Sheriffs Office) 37.79
Redd's Repair Sheriff's Cars 79.93
Rocky Mountain Auctioneers Tools 327.50
San Juan County Road Department Gasoline,etc. 1,880.12
The San Juan Record Public Notice of Final Tax Sale 84.00
Lowell Sherman Welding done on Broken Frame of Patrol 86.40
Special Service Office Subscription for 3 yrs. to "Western Livestock Jrl." 33.00
State Information Systme Services Teleprocessing 149.00
Eric Swenson Legal Services for April 1982 - Public Defender 500.00
Texaco USA Gasoline 479.63
Television Technology Corporation Tran. Matched Pair of 8217-026 19.37
TraveLodge Travel Account 26.00
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Utah's Canyonlands Advertising, travel $ 1,052.12
Utah Department of Transportation Maps 59.00
Utah Power & Light Company Utility 13.66
Utah State Library Commission Books 1,329.85
Western Auto Supplies 29.81
Brigham Young University One Subscription to 1982 BYU Law Review 15.00
There being no further business for this day, the meeting was adjourned at 4:00 p.m.
Calvin Black, Chairman Mary Jane Phillips, deputy clerk