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MINUTES OF THE SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING FEBRUARY 25, 1985

The San Juan County Commission met in regular session on Monday, February 25, 1985, at the hour of 10:00 a.m. in the San Juan County Courthouse at Monticello, Utah.

The following members were present: Commissioner Calvin Black, Chairman

Commissioner Kenneth R. Bailey Commissioner Jerry Holliday

Minutes of the previous meeting were approved with the specified corrections on the motion of Commis-sioner Holliday. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Bailey and carried unanimously.

PREDATOR CONTROL DISCUSSED

Devar Shumway met with the Commission to discuss predator control. Mr. Shumway requested information regarding the use of helicopters to shoot coyotes at a cost of approximately $500 each. Mr. Shumway stated that there are plenty of people who would go out and trap coyotes for $50 each. Commissioner Black suggested Mr. Shumway contact the Division of Wildlife Resources and the Congressional Delega-tion. Commissioner Black further stated that he will be meeting with the Congressional Delegation next week and will try to get some information on this matter.

The Commission will contact Sue Cook from Congressman Nielson's office for information regarding the costs involved with shooting coyotes from helicopter. The costs would be helpful in proposing a set fee per coyote for trappers to present to the Division of Wildlife Resources the next time they have a this type of project scheduled.

TAX PENALTY FOR P & M MANAGEMENT DISCUSSED

The Commission received a request from P & M Petroleum Management for a reduction of their tax penalty. Marian Bayles, County Treasurer, reported that she has already denied this request. The total penalty is $2,078.04. The Commission has referred this matter to the County Attorney for a legal opinion.

HOVENWEEP NATIONAL MONUMENT - SUMMARY OF PLANNING

The Commission instructed Al Haskins, Assistant to the Commission, to draft a response to the Summary of Planning drafted for Hovenweep National Monument. The response should include the following statements:

The Commission feels that Hovenweep National Monument, Natural Bridges National Monunment and the Needles section of Canyonlands National Park should be managed from San Juan County.

The Commission also feels that they should take more interest in the roads outside of the Monument boundaries.

CIVIL DEFENSE MEETING ATTENDED

Al Haskins reported that he attended a Civil Defense Directors Meeting in Salt Lake last week.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT REQUESTS DISCUSSED

Al Haskins reported that he met with Les Praul to discuss the Community Development Block Grant requests last week. Mr. Haskins submitted a map of the land to be purchased for the proposed county jail site. Mr. Haskins also reported that he spoke with John Milligan from the Tribe regarding the lease on the Montezuma Creek Elementary School. Mr. Milligan stated that the lease is still being processed. Mr. Milligan will send a letter to the AOG verifying that the lease is being processed. Mr. Milligan also reported that the lease will need to be amended to exclude the portion used by UNI.

AREA AGING DIRECTORS MEETING SCHEDULED

Al Haskins reported that he will be attending the quarterly meeting of the Area Aging Directors in St. George on March llth.

MONTICELLO SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER DISCUSSED

The following proposal was submitted from Custom Floors and Furnishings for the Monticello Senior Citizens Center.

Install carpet 2,218.72

Install vinyl in restrooms 124.63

Folding chairs (48) 1,149.60

Folding tables (8) 453.20

Loveseat and sofa 1,081.70

TOTAL $5,027.85

Commissioner Holliday made a motion to accept this proposal. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Bailey and carried unanimously.

REPRESENTATIVES MEET TO DISCUSS REPAIRS FOR ABAJO DRIVE

Ron Sharp, Monticello City Council member, and Rick Terry, Monticello City Administrator, met with the

Commission to discuss repairs needed on Abajo Drive.

Commissioner Bailey presented Chairman Black with the following statement:

Any suggestions or questions by the City of Monticello concerning the San Juan County Road Department are to be presented to the Road Department in writing. Also, the Road Department will extend the same courtesy to the City. Responses by either party are to be prompt. The written suggestions, questions, and the responses are to be interpreted literally without expansion or distortion by both parties.

Commissioner Bailey further stated that it is his opinion that this is a deliberate attempt to circumvent the agreement between the City of Monticello and San Juan County to put all road matters in writing.

Mr. Sharp and Mr. Terry agreed to submit their request in writing.

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MONTICELLO AIRPORT TERMINAL DISCUSSED

Commissioner Black requested that Mr. Sharp and Mr. Terry study the size and structure of the existing terminal building at the Monticello Airport. Commissioner Black further stated that it is his opinion that we should not build a new terminal until the proper care is taken of the existing building.

NUCLEAR WASTE REPOSITORY SITE STUDY DISCUSSED

The Commission instructed Bruce Halliday, County Attorney, to draft an agreement with Dr. Gary Sandquist. San Juan and Grand Counties have retained Dr. Sandquist and his associates to conduct a study on the Gibson Dome site. The amount of the agreement will be $15,000. The study must be completed by the March 20th deadline.

COMMUNICATIONS ENGINEER MEETS

Milt Rose, Communications Engineer, met with the Commission to report on the meeting he attended to discuss the quonset hut on Abajo Peak. Mr. Rose reported that the State wants to demolish the existing building and erect a new one. The County would participate in the upkeep of a new building with the B.L.M. and the State.

Mr. Rose also reported that there have been several incidents of vandalism at the Montezuma Creek televi-sion site. The Commission approved the installation of an alarm system for this building.

FEE CHANGES FOR HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES REVIEWED

Commissioner Black reported that a bill has been passed which will raise the hunting and fishing lic-enses. The changes are as follows:

WILDLIFE LICENSE FEE SCHEDULE

RESIDENT

TYPE OF LICENSE AGE-TIME FEES

PREVIOUS CURRENT

Combination 16 yrs. or older $23.00 $35.00

Fishing 12 to 15 (season) 4.50 9.00

16 to 64 (season) 10.50 18.00

65 and over 5.00 9.00

Big Game 16 years and older 10.00 15.00

Small Game 12 to 15 years 4.00 6.00

16 years or older 8.00 12.00

Furbearer any age 20.00 25.00

NONRESIDENT

Fishing any age (season) 35.00 40.00

Small Game 12 years or older 30.00 40.00

Commissioner Black reported that he has complained about the lack of and poor quality of service received in San Juan County. Commissioner Black further stated that we have very fine officers serving in this area but we are farther away from a regional office than any other area of the state. Commissioner Black further reported that among his complaints was the fact that an Arizona resident may fish in Utah on Lake Powell cheaper than a Utah resident can.

STATE TAX COMMISSION HEARING ATTENDED

Bruce K. Halliday, County Attorney, met with the Commission to report on the hearing with the State Tax Commission last week. Mr. Halliday reported that they stipulated a modification of the original order causing a reduction from 1.235 to 1.190. A hearing was then held before two members of the Tax Commission to discuss whether or not the above figures should be reduced further. The evidence was taken under advisement. A taped copy of the hearing will be given to the three members not present at this hearing before a decision will be made. All five members will participate in the decision.

LAKE POWELL FERRY DEDICATION SCHEDULED

Commissioner Black reported that the dedication of the Lake Powell Ferry will be held on May 4th.

DARK CANYON WILDERNESS AREA

Commissioner Holliday reported that he has heard a report stating a local Scout Troop was denied a permit to hike into Dark Canyon Wilderness Area due to overcrowding.

NACo LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE'S SCHEDULED

Commissioner Black reported that he will be attending the NACo Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C. next week. Among the other meetings he will be attending are; NACo Board - Energy and Environment Steering Committee, Western Interstate Regional Meeting.

While in Washington, D.C., Commissioner Black will meet with the Congressional Delegation.

LETTER FROM MILTON OMAN RE: COUNTY ROAD

The Commission was presented with a copy of a letter from Mr. Milton Oman regarding the elevation along the lower boundary of property he owns in San Juan County. Mr. Oman states that the elevation of the county road has been raised causing runoff to damage his property. The County Attorney responded to this problem in a letter dated October 25, 1983.

SOCIAL SERVICE BLOCK GRANT DISCRETIONARY FUNDS DISCUSSED

Bruce Shumway met with the Commission to discuss the requests received for the expenditure of $9,161.55 in 1985 unallocated funds. Mr. Shumway reported that the Human Services Board met to review the proposals and is recommending $5,000 be given to Project Goodwork and the remainder to the San Juan Center. Mr. Shumway also reported that the allocation for the next fiscal year will be approximately $7,500 less than has been requested. The Commission suggested that the Human Services review the matter again. The Commission's recommendation was that the unallocated amount be carried over to cover the $7,500 shortage in funds.

COUNTY ROADS DISCUSSED

Commissioner Bailey reported that the needed repairs for the Eastland Road was discussed at the Road Department meeting this morning. The road department will put a shallow overlay on the road and then chip it. This method worked well for the Ucolo Road.

Commissioner Bailey also reported that Aro Brown has requested the road near his home be placed on the B system. Commissioner Bailey will check into this request.

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HEALTH CARE SERVICES DISCUSSED

Commissioner Bailey reported that he met with Mr. Eckerman from Rural Health Care this morning. Commis-sioner Bailey felt that the information from this meeting will be very helpful. Mr. Eckerman will also meet with Rayburn Jack, Executive Director for Health Care Services.

LETTER RECEIVED RE: EMERGENCY SERVICES DIRECTOR/ASSISTANT TO THE COMMISSION POSITION

The Commission received a letter from June Brown regarding the Emergency Services Director/Assistant to the Commission position. Mrs. Brown had applied for this position and disagreed with the Commission's selection. A copy of the letter is on file in the Clerk's Office.

BUILDING PERMIT APPROVED

Commissioner Bailey made a motion to approve the following building permit. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Holliday and carried unanimously.

Ken Banks - Monticello

MEXICAN HAT SCHOOL CITIZEN COMMITTEE LETTER RECEIVED

The Commission received a copy of the letter sent to the San Juan School Board from the Mexican Hat School Citizen Committee. The Committee objects to the proposal to build a new elementary school in Monument Valley and then close the Mexican Hat Elementary School. Also enclosed with the letter was a petition containing approximately 150 names.

LAW ENFORCEMENT INFORMATION RECEIVED

The Commission received a copy of the revised Inmate Rules and Regulations from the Sheriff's Office. These rules are in accordance with procedures outlined in the Utah Jail Policy and Procedures manual as well as the San Juan County Jail Policies and Procedures manual.

HISTORICAL GRANT AMENDMENT APPROVED

Commissioner Bailey made a motion to approve the amendment to the grant from the Utah State Historical Society. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Holliday and carried unanimously.

LETTER RECEIVED RE: PAVING OF THE BURR TRAIL

The Commission received a copy of a letter to Senator Hatch from Arthur Tauck, President Tauk Tours, regarding the paving of the Burr Trail. Mr. Tauck supports the paving of the Burr Trail.

UNI TAXES RE: PIUTE FARMS DISCUSSED

Commissioner Black reported that Francis Lyman from UNI stated that their position is they do intend to pay and continue to pay sales and property taxes for Piute Farms. Commissioner Black also reported that he has requested the decision of UNI regarding the payment of taxes at Piute Farms be submitted in writing.

POLICY REGARDING TRAVEL EXPENSES ("OLD BLUE")

The Commission reaffirmed the policy regarding the Commission and other Elected Officials on travel and expense reimbursement and use of County cars.

Commissioners living in places other than Monticello would be reimbursed for mileage under the normal county policy or could use a county car for going to regular or special meetings held at the courthouse. This is not applicable to other elected officials. The regular workplace for all other elected officials is the courthouse and it shall be the individual elected officials responsibility to commute to work at their own expense.

Commissioner Bailey made a motion to reaffirm the above policy. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Holliday and carried unanimously.

LETTER RECEIVED RE: MINING DEVELOPMENT

The Commission received a copy of the letter to the Tusayan District Ranger from W.W. Brice. Mr. Brice is opposed to special interest groups trying to prevent the development mines. The mine referred to in his letter is the Energy Fuels "Canyon Mine". The Commission will draft a letter to the Forest Service supporting the development of this mine.

BILLS APPROVED FOR PAYMENT

A+ SUBSCRIPTION/EXT. OFFICE 12.49

ABAJO PETROLEUM, INC. FUEL/ROAD DEPT. 651.12

AMERICAN DATA PRODUCTS SUPPLIES/EXT. OFFICE 118.88

WAYNE BALL JANITOR/M-LIBRARY 242.00

KARL BARTON SUBS I STANCE/2-8 5 64.00

JOHNSON BEGAY SUBSISTANCE/2-85 72.00

AMELIA BEGAY REIMBURSEMENT FOR GAS 5.00

BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS ORDER/EXT. OFFICE 26.24

BLACK, OLEY TOOL ALLOWANCE/1-85 & 2-85 50.00

BLANDING HOME CENTER SUPPLIES/DIV OF AGING 54.44

BLANDING MERCANTILE GROCERIES/SENIOR CITIZENS 115.18

BLUE CROSS-BLUE SHIELD INSURANCE/COUNTY 1,291.66

PHILIPPE BOLDUC UNIFORM ALLOW/1-85 & 2-85 70.00

STEVEN BRADFORD SUBSISTANCE/2-85 40.00

DAVID BRONSON REPAIRS/MONTICELLO POOL 55.00

BRYAN, ROBERT F. TOOL ALLOWANCE/2-85 25.00

CENTURION INTERNATIONAL, INC. SUPPLIES/COMMUNICATIONS 51.02

RUDOLPH COOK UNIFORM ALLOWANCE/1-85 & 2-85 70.00

CUMMINS INTERMOUNTAIN PARTS/ROAD DEPT. 814.16

MICHAEL E. CURRY UNIFORM ALLOWANCE/1-85 & 2-85 70.00

DAIRY COUNCIL OF UTAH FOOD CHARTS/EXT. SERVICE 2.00

DON'S WELDING SERVICE, INC. REPAIRS/COMMUNICATIONS 207.30

CARL EISEMANN TRAVEL/DEVELOPMENT BOARD 75.18

FUTURE ELECTRONICS SUPPLIES/ROAD DEPT. 1.99

GLOBAL COMPUTER SUPPLIES SUPPLIES/CLERK'S OFFICE 318.14

W.W. GRAINGER, INC. PARTS & SUPPLIES/ROAD DEPT. 17.38

GRANT, JIMMY SUBSISTANCE/2-85 80.00

HAFER'S INC. PARTS/ROAD DEPT. 366.18

HALLIDAY, MIKE UNIFORM ALLOWANCE/1-85 & 2-85 70.00

HASKINS, AL TRAVEL EXPENSES 227.79

HAWKINS, STANLEY M. SUBSISTANCE/2-85 105.00

HOLLY, THOMAS SUBSISTANCE/2-85 72.00

HUMPHREYS, PEGGY TRAVEL EXPENSES/POSTAGE 445.63

HUNT, JEFFREY UNIFORM ALLOWANCE/1-85 & 2-85 70.00

LEONARD HURST AGENCY RESTITUTION PAYMENT/#620 100.00

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JOINT HIGHWAY COMMITTEE ANNUAL DUES/1985 50.00

SYLVAN JOHNSON REIMBURSEMENT FOR GAS 2.52

BOB KELLY ELECTRIC SUPPLIES/SENIOR CITIZENS 32.10

KIRBY, JACK H. UNIFORM ALLOWANCE/1-85 & 2-85 70.00

LYMAN TRUCK LINES FREIGHT/ROAD DEPT. 41.19

MARTINEAU, GARY JANITOR/B-LIBRARY 423.50

MICROFILM SERVICE CORPORATION MINOLTA 21X LENS/CLERK'S OFFICE 171.24

MOORE BUSINESS FORMS, INC. PAYROLL CHECKS 449.06

MOTOR PARTS PRO MART HOME CENTER SNOW PUSHER & SHOVEL 28.58

NAT'L ASSO. ARE AGENC'S AGING 7-84 — 6-85 MEMBERSHIP 50.00

NEAL, HELEN TRAVEL EXPENSES 43.86

VICOT NEBEKER TOOL ALLOWANCE/2-85 25.00

ODETTE, BERT JANITOR/M-LIBRARY 181.50

OFFICE OUTPOST SUPPLIES/EXT. OFFICE 85.99

OFFICE OF RECOVERY SERVICES CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENT 50.00

CLINT PALMER SUBSISTANCE/2-85 80.00

TIERRE J. PATTERSON TOOL ALLOWANCE/1-85 & 2-85 25.00

RENTZ, JACK SUBSISTANCE/2-85 80.00

RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF AMERICA NON-SUBSCRIPTION PRODUCTS 12.13

DR. GARY SANDQUIST PETTY CASH/GIBSON DOME 500.00

SAN JUAN COUNTY ROAD DEPT. GAS/TRAVEL COUNCIL 56.46

SAN JUAN HEALTH CARE MONIES REQUESTED 4,263.42

SAN JUAN PHARMACY SUPPLIES/EXT. OFFICE 9.04

THE SAN JUAN RECORD PUBLIC NOTICE 5.40

D.A. SPITZER CO. TIRE MOUNTING/ROAD DEPT. 10.00

SUSAN TAYLOR TRAVEL/FIXED ASSETS 35.91

TEXACO, INC. GAS PURCHASED 100.54

THOMPSON, ROBERT C. TRAVEL/1-85 180.78

U.S. DEPT. OF THE INTERIOR-B.L.M. BLM MATERIAL/RECORDER 38.00

UNITED STATES WELDING, INC. SUPPLIES/ROAD DEPT. 16.99

UNIVERSITY RADIOLOGIST JIMMIE MANHEIMER PAYMENT 100.00

UTAH'S CANYONLANDS ADVERTISING/DEVELOPMENT BOARD 235.00

UTAH GAS SERVICE CO. UTILITIES/M-POOL 2.00

UTAH POWER & LIGHT CO. UTILITIES/COMMUNICATIONS 8.87

UTAH WEED CONTROL ASSOC. REG. WEED CONTROL ASSOC. MTG. 33.00

VISCOUNT HOTEL-DENVER BOAT AND TRAVEL SHOW 390.00

WHEELER MACHINERY COMPANY PARTS/ROAD DEPT. 3,597.33

HAROLD WILLIAMS SUBS I STANCE/2-8 5 72.00

S. RIGBY WRIGHT UNIROM ALLOW/1-85 & 2-85 70.00

WYCOFF FREIGHT CHARGES/ROAD DEPT. 8.00

COLONIAL LIFE & ACCIDENT INS. LIABILITY FROM PAYROLL RUN 486.38

EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOC LIABILITY FROM PAYROLL RUN 610.00

FIRST SECURITY BANK OF UTAH LIABILITY FROM PAYROLL RUN 13,273.96

SAN JUAN CREDIT UNION LIABILITY FROM PAYROLL RUN 125.00

STATE TAX COMMISSION OF UTAH LIABILITY FROM PAYROLL RUN 4,272.68

U.S.E. CREDIT UNION LIABILTIY FROM PAYROLL RUN 5,219.13

UTAH STATE RETIREMENT BOARD LIABILITY FROM PAYROLL RUN 712.57

UTAH STATE RETIREMENT FUND LIABILITY FROM PAYROLL RUN 12,446.13

UT. ST. SOCIAL SECURITY AGENCY LIABILITY FROM PAYROLL RUN 17,977.32

UTAH STATE INSURANCE FUND EMPLOYERS PAYROLL PREM. RPT. 1,097.75

There being no further business for this day the meeting adjourned at approximately 3:00 p.m.

Commissioner Calvin Black, Chairman Carol Taylor-Hoggard, Deputy Clerk

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