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MINUTES OF THE SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS EMERGENCY MEETING HELD DECEMBER 29, 1982

The Board of County Commissioners met in an emergency meeting on Wednedsay, the 29th of December at the hour of 11:45 a.m. in the Courthouse at Monticello, Utah.

All members of the Commission were notified of the special meeting and gave their approval to hold the meeting.

Members present were as follows: Commissioner Calvin Black, Chairman

Commissioner Robert Low

Commissioner Kenneth R. Bailey was not able to be present. He telephoned during the meeting to report that he approved of the special meeting and concurred with the action being taken.

Due to unforeseen circunstances, Chairman Black found it necessary to call a special meeting of the County Commission to consider an application for a Cabarets Class "B" beer license for Mr. Wesley Schurr, Top of the Hat Lounge, also known as Canyonlands Lounge, in Mexican Hat, Utah. Mr. Schurr made a special trip from Arizona to present his beer license application. The Commission reviewed the application and verified that the proper application, bond, and County Sheriff's recommendation had been submitted. Commissioner Low moved to approve the application for a Cabarets Class "B" beer license at $250 for Wesley Schurr, Top of the Hat Lounge, Mexican Hat, Utah. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Black and it carried unanimously. The beer license was then signed by Calvin Black in behalf of the County.

There being no further business for this day, the special meeting was adjourned at 11:55 a.m.

Calvin Black, Chairman Mary Jane Phillips, deputy ckerk

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Dolores Extension Services for the Egnar families, so a voucher was presented and approved by the Commission for payment.

MONTEZUMA CREEK STREET SIGNS;

Commissioner Bailey reported that it will be alright to post street signs on 2" pipe poles in the

residential area of Montezuma Creek.

MONTEZUMA CREEK ROAD GRADER;

Commissioner Bailey reported that the Road Department is stationing Road Grader #34 in Montezuma Creek.

Jim Benally will be the grader operator.

RICHARD PERKINS' ROAD DISCUSSED;

Commissioner Bailey reported that heavy oil company traffic on the road through Richard Perkin's property has damaged the road and repairs are needed. The matter has been discussed with Mr. Perkins and he said he will agree to give, an easement to the county for a through road if the county will place a cattle guard at each end of his property.

ARCHAEOLOGICAL CLEARANCE NEEDED ON RESERVATION ROAD PROJECTS;

Commissioner Bailey reported that Irving Mariano, an archaeologist for the Bureau of Indian Affairs, has haulted work at the Ismay gravel pit, and work on County Road #402 on the Reservation pending an archaeo-logical clearance.

PERSONNEL POLICY DISCUSSED;

The Commission discussed the personnel policy and felt that a specific policy should be adopted to out-line the period of time health benefits would continue after an employee's sick leave and vacation time were expended and, thereafter, the employe was not able to come to work due to illness. The Commission took the matter under advisement for one week.

DELINQUENT TAX ON STATE ASSESSED PROPERTY DISCUSSED;

County Attorney, Bruce Halliday, reported that only the State has the authority to make jeopardy assessments for delinquent taxes on State assessed property. He will contact Bob Cooper, with the State Tax Commission, concerning the delinquent taxes on State assessed property in the County.

1983 BUDGET DISCUSSED;

Deputy Clerk/Auditor, Bill Francom, gave each Commissioner a copy of the 1983 approved budget report.

They reviewed the report and gave authorization for it to be filed with the State.

SHERIFF'S VEHICLE DAMAGED IN LIVESTOCK ACCIDENT;

Commissioner Low reported that one of the County Sheriff's vehicles was severely damaged as the result

of hitting a horse.

ENERGY FUELS MILL UTILIZATION DISCUSSED;

Chairman Black reported that all possibilities for utilization of the Energy Fuels mill and crew are being investigated, including the storage of Vitro tailings and Durnago tailings if they were to ever contemplate moving them.

BLM PROPOSED ROAD AGREEMENT PRESENTED:

Mr. Ed Scherick and Mr. Bob Turri, from the Monticello BLM Office, presented a proposed road agreement

for the Commission to review before their next meeting with the BLM on February 1, 1983.

MANCOS MESA ROAD;

Commissioner Bailey reported that the Road Department would like to repair the washed-out section of the road to Mancos Mesa. Mr. Ed Scherick responded that the BLM will check the damage to the road and then report back on what can be done to prevent future erosion before the County starts repairs.

MELVIN DALTON MEETS WITH THE COMMISSION;

Mr. Melvin Dalton met briefly with the Commission to request a copy of the Glen Canyon Recreation Area

Contract. Chairman Black agreed to deliver a copy to him as soon as possible.

CORRESPONDENCE CONCERNING MULTI-COUNTY AIRPORT;

A letter was sent to the Grand County Commission suggesting that the two counties appoint a joint committee to study the feasibility of a San Juan-Grand airport located someplace between Moab and Monticello which would serve Grand and the northern part of San Juan. The Commission has designated the Development Board to work with Grand County on such a study.

CORRESPONDENCE CONCERNING TAX ASSESSMENT OF METALS & NON-METALS;

The Commission approved a letter to Dave Duncan, Chairman of the Utah State Tax Commission, supporting regulation changes to achieve equality of taxation by adopting the formula to assess non-metalifferrous mines by the same method as used to assess metalifferrous mines.

CORRESPONDENCE CONCERNING NUCLEAR WASTE INFORMATION OFFICE FUNDING;

The Commission approved a letter to the Office of Nuclear Waste, U.S. Department of Energy, to reitterate

the County's request for Information Office funding at Monticello.

AIRPORT HANGAR LEASE APPROVED;

An Airport hangar lease was approved for Dan Shumway, Blanding Hangar #10. Chairman Black signed the

lease agreement which will expire October 1, 1983.

BILLS PRESENTED FOR APPROVAL AND PAYMENT;

San Juan County Recorder Petty Cash $ 86.97

Robert Bryan Tool Allowance 25.00

Tierre Patterson Tool Allowance 25.00

First Security Bank of Utah Payment of 1982 Tax Anticipation Bonds 950,000.00

First Security Bank of Utah Purchase Tax Stability & Trust Fund TCD 750,000.00

San Juan County Treasurer Petty Cash 204.58

Mike Young, Inc. 1983 Chevrolet 3/4 Ton Pickup CC20903 8,944.00

First Security Bank of Utah Federal Tax Withholding 15,188.40

John Baker Travel 19.53

Bantam Books Books 9.69

Boyle Insurance Agency Notary Bond 30.00

Canyonlands Communications Electronic Parts 280.88

The Copy Shop, Inc. Parts, Supplies 101.58

Demco Supplies 19.45

Graphic Productions Advertisement-1983"Southern Utah Vacation Guide" 672.30

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Bruce K. Halliday Conferences and Education Seminar $ 504.06

Connie Hankins Monticello Swim Pool refund 96.00

Hogie's Restaurant Senior Citizens Meals for December 1982 332.50

Patsy Howell Senior Citizens Meals for December 1982 1,149.00

Catherine Johnson Senior Citizens Meals for December 1982 864.00

Low's Home Service Seat Repair 90.00

Monticello Merc. Co. Ballasts 62.20

Northern Electric Electrical Supplies 29,65

Quality Book Store Books 94.56

Parley Redd Merc. Supplies 87.02

San Juan County Road Department Gasoline 7.40

San Juan County Sheriff Petty Cash 243.25

The San Juan Record Office Supplies (Sheriff) 26.20

The Times Independent One Year Subscription 8.50

Tire & Auto Center, Inc. Mount Snow Tires 7.00

Utah Gas Service Company Utility 1,022.37

Utah State Insurance Fund Insurance 4,729.72

Utah State University UMC 50-B 4-H Publications amount due for 1982 59.25

Utah Water Publishing Company Two Year Subscription-"Utah Waterline" 98.00

Western Auto Supplies, Electrical Wire, etc. 20.93

Whitehorse High School Tourist Literature Racks 150.00

Mike Young, Inc. Parts and Labor on Sheriff's Cars 269.15

City of Monticello Utility 99.00

Continental Tel Co. of the West Telephone Charges 1,266.94

Empire Electric Association, Inc. Utility 1,918.81

Allied Generator 350.00

The San Juan Record Supplies 706.02

Don's Welding & Metal Shop Blanding Jail Repair 330.00

Kuston Quality Electronics Moving Radar 1,693.70

Shur-Lock Enterprises Leg Restraint 150.00

U.S. UnivormCo., Inc. Emblems 501.50

Mike Young, Inc. 1983 Impala Model 1BL69 9,384.77

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Utah Insurance 581.22

Utah Power & Light Company Utility 5.71

There being no further business for this day, the meeting was adjourned at 1:45 p.m.

Calvin Black, Chairman Mary Jane Phillips, deputy clerk