MINUTES OF THE SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMISSION JULY 29, 1985
The San Juan County Commission met in regular session on July 29, 1985 at the hour of 10 a.m. in the San Juan Courthouse at Monticello, Utah
The following members were present: Commissioner Calvin Black, Chairman
Commissioner Kenneth R. Bailey Commissioner Jerry Holliday
Minutes of the July 8, 1985 meeting and the July 22, 1985 meeting were approved as corrected on the motion of Jerry Holliday. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Bailey and carried unanimously.
SUE COOK MEETS
Sue Cook from Congressman Howard Nielsen's office met with the Commission. She reported that Congressman Howard Nielson would be in Monticello October 14, 1985 to meet with the Commissioners.
The Commission discussed the Halls Crossing Airport and the possibility of extending the length of the strip with Ms. Cook. She reported on the new developments in the Green River area. Commissioner Black informed Ms. Cook of the openings on the BLM Advisory Counsel, that his name has been submitted for this vacancy, and he would like Congressman Howard's support.
Commissioner Black reported to Ms. Cook that the Park Service in the Washington Office is dragging their feet on the Piute Farms Marina. Commissioner Black feels that this is an area where Congressman Howard could put some pressure with the Park Service to get this project going.
FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT CONFERENCE
Rick Bailey, Administrative Assistant, will be attending the Fair Labor Standards Act Conference held August 15, 1985 at Alta High School in Salt Lake City, Utah.
COUNTY UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION POLICY
Rick Bailey, Administrative Assistant, reported that the County has cancelled their contract with Gibbons Company. Mr. Rick Bailey said he would like to establish a firm policy as to unemployment and termination of employment procedure. The Commission asked Mr. Bailey to submit his recommendations and work with the County Attorney on the proper wording of termination slips.
COUNTY ROAD DEPARTMENT - EMPLOYEE CUTS
Commissioner Bailey reported that the Road Department is overstaffed because they shut the crusher down. Commissioner Bailey will get a list of Road Department employees and their duties.
HEALTH CARE INSURANCE COVERAGE
John Fellmeth, Deputy Auditor, met with the Commission to formulate the reimbursement schedule. The Commission felt we should leave it at the present 75% figure and then after a year consider doing away with any reimbursement. The following memorandum will be delivered to each county employee:
TO ALL SAN JUAN COUNTY EMPLOYEES Road Department Health Care Courthouse
RE: HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE
FROM: Rick M. Bailey, Administrative Assistant
Effective June 27, 1985, the new coverages and costs involved with the County's health insurance program were adopted. The following is a summary of the benefits and changes:
1. There is an annual deductible of $100 per person. If the coverage is for a two-party larger family, the maximun deductible on this program per year is 2 persons. After this amount, no further deductibles are required until the next calendar year.
2. The insurance coverage only begins after the annual deductible of $100 has been met.
3. After the $100 deductible has been met, the insurance will then pay 80% of covered services, and the employee pays 20%. After a total of $2,500 medical services per year, the insurance will then pay 100% of covered services.
4. Supplemental Accident Benefits cover all charges, including office calls and drugs associated with accidental injury. Any medical or hospital services provided within the 90 day limit are covered up to a $500 maximum. There is no deductible required. After the $500 maximum has been reached, then the insurance charge is paid on an 80% and 20% co-payment as above on covered services.
5. Expenses insured during the last three months of a calendar year may be used to meet the deductible for the following year if no benefits were claimed. If two or more members of a family are injured in the same accident, only one deductible is required.
6. The medical benefit coverage provides benefits at 80% except outpatient treatment for mental and nervous disorders and treatment of alocholism and drug abuse, which have a 50% co-payment to $1,500.
7. Pre-existing conditions require that an employee must be enrolled for nine months before certain benefits are provided. Pre-existent condition is one in which notable signs or symptoms exist one year prior to membership.
8. The following are benefits of the insurance plans that are paid 80% up to $2,500, 100% thereafter up to $1,000,000 after a deductible per person per year.
HOSPITAL CARE
Hospital Care is provided for the employee and each enrolled dependent when hospitalized as
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a bed patient.
HOSPITAL ROOM
The type of accommodations medically required are covered.
ANCILLARY SERVICE
General nursing, meals, drugs, and oxygen, x-ray, laboratory, anesthesia supplies, physical therapy and radiation therapy are fully covered when an outpatient.
HOSPITAL OUTPATIENT CARE
Initial care of an acute medical emergency, accident when treatment occurs within 90 days of the injury and services connected with a surgery are provided. X-ray and radiation therapy are also covered on an outpatient basis.
SKILLED NURSING FACILITY
Services are provided for each unused day of hospital care when the patient is moved to a SNE within 14 days of hospital discharge.
PHYSICIAN SERVICES
Surgical procedures, and an assistant surgeon when medically necessary, major diagnostic endoscopic procedures, therapeutic surgery and aspirations or biopsies. Also covered are anesthesia services, and treatment of fractures, dislocations and orthopedic casting.
MATERNITY CARE
Hospital and physician services related to a maternity case are treated as any other covered service.
AMBULANCE
To the nearest appropriate facility.
PHYSICAL THERAPY
Physical Therapy benefits for illness related physical therapy are covered when ordered by a physician and rendered by a licensed physical therapist.
Also covered are:
OFFICE CALLS HOSPITAL SERVICES
INTENSIVE CARE PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
DIAGNOSTIC X-RAY AND LABORATORY SERVICES RENTAL OF WHEELCHAIR, HOSPITAL-TYPE BED, AND OTHER
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
ARTIFICIAL LIMBS AND EYES
TREATMENT OF MENTAL AND NERVOUS DISORDERS
TREATMENT FOR ALCOHOLISM AND DRDG ABUSE
BLOOD RADIATION AND CHEMOTHERAPY
9. All newly hired employees after June 27, 1985, are covered under the county's insurance and the cost of their premium is paid by the county. Additional costs for a spouce or family will be paid by the employee by payroll deduction, which at the present time is $73.85 for a spouce and $105.65 for a family. After three years' employment, the county will pay 50% of the additional two-party or family plan. After five years' of employment, the county will pay the entire portion of the two-party or family plan.
10. Effective June 27, 1985, no new employee will receive compensation for not enrolling in the county's insurance plan.
11. The employee is responsible for submitting all claims directly to Blue Cross-Blue Shield if they are not submitted by the physician or hospital. Copies of all claims should be made for future reference.
12. 100% of the hospital charges will be paid by the county's insurance plan when claims are at San Juan County Hospital. The employee will receive a notice from Blue Cross-Blue Shield that only 80% of the covered services has been paid. San Juan County Hospital will bill the proper department for the remaining 20%.
COUNTY EMPLOYEE PERSONNEL POLICY
Gail Johnson, County Clerk/Auditor and John Fellmeth, Deputy Auditor, met with the Commission to discuss the county's policy when an employee terminates before their probationary period is up with regards to benefits - all purpose time and vacation time. Johnson and Fellmeth recommended to the Commission that if a person terminates before the probationary time is completed, there be no lump-sum payment of any kind. Johnson and Fellmeth will write up a written recommendation for the Commission's approval.
401-K RETIREMENT PLAN
Motion was made by Commissioner Bailey authorizing Commissioner Black to sign the contract with the State for the implementation of the 401-K Retirement Plan. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Holliday and carried unanimously. A copy is on file.
MARKING OF PUBLIC VEHICLES
A memorandum was received from State of Utah Division of Finance regarding the rules covering state-owned vehicles. The memorandum stated that all government-owned or exempt vehicles be properly marked.
SALE OF LICENSE PLATES
Discussion was had on the county's involvement in the sale of license plates and whether the county could justify the time and expense in providing this service. Commissioner Black said he would contact the State Tax Commission for more information on this.
INDIGENT MEDICAL CONTRACT
Gail Johnson, Clerk/Auditor, reported to the Commission that the Clerk's Office does not have a contract providing services for March thru June.
CANYONLANDS NATIONAL PARK PROPOSED MANAGEMENT PLAN
The following letter was send to Peter Parry, Superintendent of Canyonlands National Park opposing the proposed management plan:
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July 29, 1985
Peter Perry, Superintendent CANYONLANDS NATIONAL PARK Moab, Utah 84532
Dear Mr. Perry:
During the period of time that hearings were held on the proposed Canyonlands Park, specifically 1962, there was expressed time and time again that the park would be developed in such a way to allow visitor access, provide facilities for visitor comfort and comple-tion of visitor centers, trails and district headquarters in Monticello.
In a letter to San Juan County Commission dated October 28, 1968, Senator Frank Moss stated: "As you know, I was the author and sponsor of the Canyonlands National Park Bill and succeeded in guiding it through the congress in face of a good deal of local opposi-tion. In my opinion, it is to be one of the greatest of our National Parks, when it is fully developed."
"As you point out, the bill provided authority for the Secretary of the Interior not only to build roads within the park; but to build access roads. It was also agreed that the local people would be involved in the planning, or consulting at least; and that the park would be developed so that the people of the county as well as citizens of Utah, would be able to fully observe and enjoy the beauties of Canyonlands. The disappointments that you detail are indeed bitter ones. I felt so strongly on this point that I made a speech in the U. S. Senate on the subject entitled 'Parks Are for People'. As to be expected, I received a lot of critical mail from the conservation snobs, who want to lock up every bit of land we have from the people and keep it only for those who have wealth and the time to get into remote country. I do not stand aside for any person in my devotion to the principle that we must preserve our scenery and heritage, but if we preserve our heritage by keeping it inaccessible to the average citizen, we have failed to make any advance at all. As you point out, we might as well have left it 'locked up'! I insist with, that parks are for people and they have to be made available to people."
The May 1985 Natural Resources Management Plan and Environmental Assessment on Canyonlands has not included any of the "authors" intent, the committee's report, legis-lative intent, public comment, local planning or any planning for the average citizen to visit the Park. We believe that the term "National Park" refers to the nation at large and not specific groups with special vehicles, on those who can afford horseback riding, or hiring of jeeps, or otherwise have a lot of time to get into the wild part of this area. National Parks are unique areas of beauty that are to be preserved for all time for the benefit of all the people of the United States and not just a few "special" groups.
The plan does not address any method of planning to provide access and services to the young, senior citizens, handicapped, those lacking robust health, the average citizen without financial ability to tour with the commercially owned companies equipped to handle the area, or those families who have not the time or feasibility to backpack into the rugged areas. Not once does the plan include planning for access, visitor centers, development to provide services, etc.
Instead the statement, "Canyonlands is to be basically maintained as a primitive park with development kept to a minimum." This statement does not agree with the legislature intent or local plans on input. The plan specifically discriminates against all those listed previously, in that, it fails totally to address the needs of the majority of the citizens, while addressing the minority. Such issues as unique plant management, endangered fishes, general fisheries management, burro and trespass livestock management, and rare wildlife are minute issues. There are other issues stated involving external issues of the park. These issues are not needed as the Park Service's role is within the park and not outside. It is obvious that the local input and planning has been ignored, so how can the Park Service be involved in the outside issues?
We urge you to revise the management plan to see the issues as they exist and to stop discriminating against the majority and to begin "service" to those of us who do not fit your "special" list.
Sincerely,
SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMISSION
By: /s/ Calvin Black, Chairman
/s/ Kenneth R. Bailey, Commissioner /s/ Jerry Holliday, Commissioner /s/ Rick Bailey, Commission Assistant cc: Jack Garn Orrin Hatch Jim Hansen Howard Nielson David Monson David Adams Omar Bunnell
OVERTIME POLICY - GARCIA VS. SAN ANTONIO METROPOLITAN TRANSIT AUTHORITY
The following letter was sent to Senator Orrin Hatch regarding overtime policy:
July 24, 1985
The Honorable Senator Orrin Hatch U.S. SENATE Washington, D. C. 20510
Dear Senator Hatch:
The San Juan County Commission is very concerned with the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Garcia v. San Antonio Metropolitan Transit Authority. We feel that if we are required to comply with this ruling it forces the County to severely cut back on services or eliminate some services to the county residents. As our tax base becomes more and more impacted, we feel that option of paying the overtime to continue providing the same services will not be available.
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We understand that in the near future, hearings will be held on this ruling. We would kindly ask that the Commission be kept abreast of these dates, so that we may provide testimony and/or witness at these hearings.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. We feel that it is important that these hearing results in allowing state and local governments the exemption that they previously exercised.
THE SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMISSION
/s/ Calvin Black
Calvin Black, Chairman
/s/ Kenneth R. Bailey
Kenneth R. Bailey, Commissioner
/s/ Jerry Holliday
Jerry Holliday, Commissioner
PROPOSED JAIL SITE - JENSEN PROPERTY
Rick Bailey, Administrative Assistant, made an onsite inspection of the Jensen property. After making his inspection, it is Rick Bailey's recommendation that the property be condemned. He reported that the structure is not sound. The fire chief has declared the building as a fire hazard. The county sheriff has declared it as a safety hazard. The city manager has declared the building as a nascence. Rick reported that he contacted Sondreggerr Construction regarding the feasibility of renovating the house and they told him it was not possible. Rick Bailey submitted a written report along with photographs of the Jensen Home.
Mr. Rick Bailey further reported that in talking with Debbie Randall of the Utah Historical Society, the reason she gave for declaring the building as a possible historical site is because it is one of th few old buildings in Monticello.
Rick also reported that as of Thursday, he will have the public hearing on the wet lands and flood plain.
Commissioner Black talked with Mel Smith of the Utah Historical Society and explained the condition of the Jensen Home. Rick Bailey will send the pictures of the Jensen Home and information he has accumulated along with a letter describing the project and what needs to be done along with a statement of the local historical group that the Jensen Home is really not repairable to the Historical Society. They will send us a letter within four or five days releasing the site.
BURR TRAIL ROAD
Rick Bailey, Administrative Assistant, reported that Jake Garn is going to reintroduce the Paving of the Burr Trail Road in September. The Commission will send a letter supporting him in this action.
NORTH RECREATION - MONTICELLO SWIMMING POOL
Rick Bailey, Administrative Assistant, reported to the Commission that he talked with Bruce Bunker regarding his billing and he stated that the roof jacks were not included in his bid. Commissioner Bailey stated he informed Bunker that the way he installed the tin on the roof at the Monticello Swimming Pool did not meet uniform building standards and if he is going to contract for installing items, he has to install it according to standards and the roof jacks need to be on there. Rick Bailey suggested that we pay the bill less the roof jacks with the notation "Paid In Full". Commissioner Bailey also reported that Chamberlain has not repaired the work that failed on the Monticello Swimming Pool collectors. Jerry Holliday will contact Chamberlain regarding this matter.
COUNTY ROAD DEPARTMENT - NO LEAD GASOLINE PUMP IN BLANDING
Rick Bailey, Administrative Assistant, reported that the no-lead had not been installed Blanding. Commissioner Bailey said he would look into this.
HOIST LIFT
Rick Bailey, Administrative Assistant, reported the hoist lift the county purchased is ready to pick up in Page, Arizona. Rick will get with the Road Department and have someone pick it up. The Commission discussed the possibility of donating the lift to the local ski club. Commissioner Black said if it is a public non-profit group the county can give them the lift if they can utilize it. The cost of the lift is $200 and will be billed to the County Road Department as per Commissioner Bailey's instructions.
DISTRICT FIRE WARDEN MEETS
John Baker, District Fire Warden, met with the Commission to report no new reportable fires.
STATE TAXING V, TRIBAL TAXING
The Commission discussed the tribal representatives trying to intimidate the people doing business on private or state lands on the reservation by telling them they cannot charge the Navajo people sales tax. They are also telling the business people they have to comply with all the conditions and regulations of the tribal system. They are trying to have them abide by Navajo law instead of state law. Commissioner Black said he had talked to Joe Nielson and also double checked with the State Tax Commission with respect to sales tax. It was suggested that these proprietors incorporate the sales tax in the price of the item. Commissioner Black reported that the State's position is any business operated on the state or private land within the reservation either by a Navajo or Anglo is subject to sales tax, and they will pay it whether or not they collect it. Their further position is an Anglo operating a business on the reservation land has to pay the sales tax also, however, they are giving this stand further consideration.
HAULS CROSSING MANAGEMENT PLAN
The Commission discussed the proposed plan and Commissioner Black said he would draft a letter recommending changes to the plan. The proposed plan does not allow for any development until the new airport is completed.
COUNTY AMBULANCE SERVICE
The Commission received the following letter from Don Palmer:
July 16, 1985
Rayburn Jack
San Juan Health Care Services 930 North 400 West 39-3 Blanding, Utah 84511
San Juan County Commission County Courthouse Monticello, Utah 84535
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San Juan County Sheriff County Courthouse Monticello, Utah 84535
Ute Mountain Ute Tribal Police Towoac, Colorado 81334
Navajo Division of Public Safety
Box 366
Shiprock, New Mexico 87420
Gentlemen:
Recent developments in the handling of injuries and deaths in the southern end of San Juan County have focused my attention on a problem which I believe exists with the County Ambulance service and the local police authorities operating in this area. After thinking about this situation, I have decided to write this letter in my dual capacity as a local businessman and a resident taxpayer.
Over the past several years it seems to have been the practice of dispatching the Montezuma Creek ambulance for injuries occurring from Montezuma Creek south to the Utah state line When the officers, either from San Juan County or th Tribal Police, investigate these accidents, they have usually sent the injured persons outside of the state to Shiprock or Cortez. It seems very questionable in my mind that a San Juan County ambulance should be servicing accidents within the County and then transporting patients outside of the state. This practice is especially upsetting where San Juan County has invested such capital in the clinic in Blanding and the hospital in Monticello and these facilities are as close as the alternatives.
If the various law enforcement agencies dispatch the Montezuma Creek or Blanding ambulance, those patients should come north to Blanding or Monticello for emergency care. If these agencies insist on sending th injured parties out of state, then perhaps they should dispatch an ambulance from Shiprock or Cortez to handle the injuries.
A statement of policy in this regard from the San Juan Health Care Service or the San Juan County Commission may do much in increasing the revenue frcm emergency care at the Blanding Clinic and San Juan County Hospital and would help to alleviate the burden of the local tax-payers .
Secondly, I am concerned with the handling of deaths in the southern part of the county. Over the past several years there have been a number of occasions where bodies have been removed from San Juan County without proper documentation. Recently, an indivi-dual was killed in an automobile accident approximately two miles east of Montezuma Creek. The body was transported to New Mexico for disposition. The injured parties were taken to Cortez by the San Juan County Ambulance. The family of the deceased were unable to locate the body until the afternoon of the following day.
In 1981, the Utah legislature enacted a law making it a criminal offense to remove a dead human body from the district in which the death occurs until a death certificate is registered and a burial transit permit is obtained. (U.C.A. 26-2-17, 1953 as amended.) I was permitted, at one time, to keep the transit permits at the mortuary but the State has tightened control over these procedures and I must obtain the necessary documents from the County Registrar, Pat Husky. These permits must be completed and signed by a licensed funeral director and the documents must accompany the body.
It is my feeling that if the local law enforcement agencies had an understanding that they are violating the law in transporting bodies outside of the state when the death occurs in this county, this practice would immediately cease and there would be no further problem with regard to it.
I hope that you will consider this information and take appropriate action. I believe that a statement of policy from our Health Care Board and County Commission to our local law enforcement personnel will solve the problem. I would appreciate receiving your written response and feelings on how this matter might be handled. Perhaps the minutes of your discussion on this matter and any correspondence which is generated in connection with it would be sent to me. I would appreciate this courtesy.
Thank you for your consideration of this important matter.
Sincerely,
/s/ Don W. Palmer
DON W. PALMER
384 South Main Street
Blanding, Utah 84511
The Commissioners reviewed the above letter with Sheriff Rigby Wright with regard to the transporting of bodies out of state. Sheriff Wright said the problem is determining whether the reservation is part of the state and governed by state law. Commissioner Black suggested the County Attorney request a written opinion from the Attorney General's Office.
Commissioner Bailey said that according to the EMT's, if they request to be taken out of state, then the ambulance driver is compelled to do so, and the County is now getting paid for that transportation. Commissioner Bailey asked for confirmation that bodies were not be hauled out of state in the ambulance. Sheriff Wright confirmed. Commissioner Black stated that the County Ambulance Service does not haul dead bodies, unless they die in transit.
TSOSIE SUICIDE - COMMISSION DEPOSITIONS
The Commissioners received a telephone call from the attorney representing the county in the above matter. Ms. Collard, attorney for plaintiff, will be here August 2 at 1 p.m. to take the Commissioner's depositions. The County's attorney told the Commissioners that Commissioner Holliday need not be present, but Robert Low, former commissioner, would need to be there.
COUNTY ROAD SHOP AT MONTICELLO
Commissioner Bailey said he had only received one bid for the electrical wiring in the shop at the county road shed. Commissioner Bailey expressed some concern of a possible conspiracy of contractors and workers to form some type of territorial agreement to divide up work. Commissioner Bailey said he did have a
electrical contractor come up here from Moab, but he has not submitted a bid.
Commissioner Bailed made the motion that the county accept the bid of James Wight in the amount of $3,640. This includes everything but the lights. He will furnish all the wiring, and the lighting wiring and switching. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Holliday and carried unanimously.
AMOCO - USE OF COUNTY GRID ROLLER
Commissioner Bailey reported that Amoco has request the use of the county grid roller. Commissioner Bailey authorized the use of the roller on the condition that Amoco make the necessary repairs. It is only to be used on the LaSal Mountain road.
EXPENSE ACCOUNTS - MILEAGE TO BLANDING
After some discussion, the Commission agreed that mileage of 22 miles to Blanding as reported on expense accounts was not out of line.
BLANDING LIBRARY - LIBRARIAN POSITION OPEN
The county is presently advertising for a librarian for the Blanding Library and Commissioner Bailey reported interviews will be held in two or three weeks.
MONTICELLO AIRPORT - WATER WELL
Commissioner Bailey reported that there is presently a pump and tank and are presently hauling water. Commissioner Black suggested that Rick Bailey, Administrative Assistant, contact Pat Butler and/or John Hunt to determine if he had drilled the original well.
FOOD SERVICE INSPECTION - WAYNE BALL
Wayne Ball, met with the Commission to discuss complaints received by Commissioner Black regarding food service inspections in San Juan County. Mr. Ball reported to the commission that he has not been able to get to all the areas for inspection but would try to get to them all before he leaves - possibly the end of August.
There was some discussion on the food inspection of organizations providing food services for special functions were being inspected and if they were being issued food handlers permits. Mr. Balls said that the statute reads that any food handler whether temporary or not handling food and serving individual portions to individuals should be inspected and have a permit. The Commission felt the food handlers should be encourage to maintain the standards mandated by the law.
HEALTH INSPECTOR - POSSIBLE TERMINATION
Mr. Ball, County Health Inspector, reported to the Commission that there is a possibility he will be leaving to go to school. He indicated he did not know if he was going to be replaced or not. He said he would meet with the Commission next Monday to give them his final decision.
ROAD DAMAGE DUE TO CONSTRUCTION
Commissioner Bailey told the Commission that he was going to set up a meeting with the Monticello City Council and the Blanding City Council on the problem of them cutting up the roads. Commissioner Black suggested that Commissioner Bailey also discuss with them the budget and inform them the Commission may have to make some changes in order to cut county costs. Commissioner Bailey's concern is that the city is doing a poor job of repairing the damage they do when doing other construction work.
ANNOUNCER STAND
Commissioner Bailey discussed with the Commission the Announcers Stand previously located at the west end of the football field. He feels that if it can be used at the County Fair Grounds, however, Dove Creek has indicated they want it. Commissioner Bailey said if we do want it at the Fair Grounds, we should get it installed.
SAN JUAN COUNTY - BIA CONTRACT - NAVAJO MOUNTAIN
Commissioner Bailey reported that the BIA has indicated that they need a road grader over on Navajo Mountain and they can't get it done because they have over extended their budget and it will be October before they can get back to work on this project. Commissioner Bailey feels that because of the cooperation they have given us in the past, we have no choice but to do the work.
BLM - MOAB DISTRICT - MULTIPLE USE ADVISORY COUNCIL
The Commission received a letter from the BLM notifying them of openings in the Multiple Use Advisory Council. The Commission felt they would like to recommend Keele Johnson for the position open in wild-life. Also the Commission recommends Lester Lansing be reappointed to the position of environmental protection.
HALLS CROSSING AIRPORT
The Commission will defer making a decision on a consulting firm until the next regular meeting in order to check references.
NORTH RECREATION
Jerry Holliday reported that Eddie Allred will be leaving the county employment to work for Energy Fuels in Blanding.
LLOYDS LAKE ROAD - HOLLIDAY CONSTRUCTION
The contract between the county and Holliday Construction was signed and work will start immediately.
SAND BAGS
Rick Bailey, Administrative Assistant, reported to the Commission that sand bags are available at no cost; the county need only go to Salt Lake and pick them up. The Commission instructed Rick to check with Merz Hugentobler of the Road Department with regard to transporting the sand bags down here.
HIGHWAY PATROL - DON KILGROW MEETS
Don Kilgrow, Patrolman, met with the Commission regarding the patrolman demonstration during the 24th of July parade in Monticello. Mr. Kilgrow expresses his disappointment for the exhibition and feels the patrolmen involved, will be reprimanded. Bert Giles, his sergeant at the time, is aware of the situation and will take the action necessary. Mr. Kilgrow assured the commission that this will not happen in the future.
WAGE AND STEP INCREASE - JULIE WOOD
After some discussion motion was made by Commissioner Bailey that Julie Wood be raised to grade 2, step 6 effective July 1, 1985. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Holliday and carried unanimously.
WEED AMD RODENT CONTROL - JIM HEATON
The Commission reviewed the hours put in by Jim Heaton of the Weed and Rodent Control Department. Mr. Heaton will be instructed not to work over 40 hours a week and will also keep a daily work log.
DOUG BOYLE - COUNTY INSURANCE
Doug Boyle of Boyle Insurance met with the Commission to report some new developments in the insurance
industry. One of the things he brought up was that San Juan County Health Care vehicles were not listed
on the insurance policy. They found that the automobile Milt Pipkin of the San Juan County Nursing Home
was driving in a recent accident was not listed specifically on the insurance policy. They have now been
put on the insurance. Doug also reported that insurance companies send out loss-control engineers who
make suggestions and recommendations to limit loss. Commissioner Bailey reported the county is now in compliance.
MOUNTAIN VIEW CLINIC - RECEPTIONIST POSITION
Mr. Rayburn Jack met with the Commission regarding their concern derived from complaints of the procedure for filling the position of receptionist. Mr. Jack told the Commission that the job was advertised and
interviews conducted. They felt there was more work than for one full-time person, but not enough for
two. Therefore, by hiring two part-time employees, they could avoid having to pay overtime and some
benefits. They also felt the individuals hired were the best qualified for what the job required.
DOCTORS CONTRACT - CONSORTIUM
Mr. Rayburn Jack met with the Commission to present the doctors' contract for the Commission to review. The contract is on file.
BONDING - COUNTY OFFICIALS
Doug Boyle met with the Commission to report the current status of bonding of officials in the county. He stated that the county now has a $50,000 bond for elected or salaried people with the county. This covers everyone except for the treasurer, who, by statute, is required to have a separate bond. He reported that Marion Bayless, County Treasurer, has acquired a separate bond through another agency. The Commis-sion will check to make sure the bond is adequate.
BILLS APPROVED FOR PAYMENT
WAYNE BALL JANITOR LIBRARY [M] JULY 1985 231.00
AMELIA BEGAY REIMBURSE FOR GAS 40.50
BEST WESTERN GATEWAY MOTEL TRAVEL / TRAVEL COUNCIL DPT. 57.60
OLEY BLACK TOOL ALLOWANCE JULY 1985 25.00
PHILLIPPE BOULDUC LUNCHES FOR TRAINING 42.00
ROBERT F. BRYAN TOOL ALLOWANCE JULY 1985 25.00
BRUCE BUNKER CONSTRUCTION WORK DONE AT SWIMMING POOL 246.10
CARBON COUNTY AUDITOR SJC PORTION CRT.ADMINIST. 225.84
COLONIAL LIFE & ACCIDENT INSUR. LIABILITY FROM PAYROLL RUN 404.38
CONT.TELE.CO. OF THE WEST WATS SERVICE COURTHOUSE 1571.12
CORKY'S TRACTOR PARTS/SERVICE PARTS & LABOR ROAD DPT. 795.36
CREAMER & NOBLE ENGINEERS MONTZ. CREEK BRIDGE DESIGN 32000.00
C.W. ELECTRONIC SALES CO. SUPPLIES COMMUNICATION 78.77
ED'S PLUMBING SHOP FAIRGROUNDS 23.80
EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOC LIABILITY FROM PAYROLL RUN 610.00
FIRST SECURITY BANK OF UTAH LIABILITY FROM PAYROLL RUN 15013.85
FOUR CORNERS TOURISM COUNCIL BROCHURES TRAVEL COUNCIL 300.00
GRAYBAR ELECTRIC COMPANY PARTS COMMUNICATIONS 894.50
HAFER!S INCORPORATED PARTS FOR ROAD DPT. 69.25
STANLEY M. HAWKINS TOOL ALLOWANCE JULY 1985 25.00
HIGHLAND EQUIPMENT COMPANY MOTOR FOR MONTICELLO POOL 508.55
HUNT COMMUNICATIONS SUPPLIES COMMUNICATIONS 368.51
HUNT UPHOSTERY MATERIAL ROAD DPT. 51.00
GERAL KINKADE REPAIR 5 MCWERS 150.00
GRANT H. LEAVITT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1248.80
GARY MARTINEAU JANITOR LIBRARY [B] JULY 1985 404.25
MCM ELECTRONICS SUPPLIES COMMUNICATIONS 70.35
MEDIA PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL SUPPLIES SHERIFFS DPT. 107.64
F.H. MILLER JR. PARTS FOR ROAD DPT. 19.63
KENETH MILLER MULCH CITY STREETS 1578.50
VICTOR NEBEKER TOOL ALLOWANCE JULY 1985 25.00
OFFICE OUTPOST SUPPLIES DATA PROCESSING 12.45
OFFICE OF RECOVERY SERVICE C.GONZALES #80057849Rl 20.00
P & F PARTS AND SUPPLY TOWING SERVICE SHERIFF 128.87
TIERRE J. PATTERSON TOOL ALLOWANCE JULY 1985 25.00
PROFESSIONAL ARMAMENTS SUPPLIES SHERIFFS DPT 330.42
REDBURN TIRE COMPANY SUPPLIES ROAD DPT. 2591.88
REUEL'S PHOTO-BLUE SUPPLIES SHERIFFS OFFICE 91.48
ROLAND COMMUNICATIONS INC. SUPPLIES COMMUNICATIONS 222.20
SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS PETTY CASH 49.54
SAN JUAN COUNTY ROAD DPT. SUPPLIES GOLF COURSE 544.08
SAN JUAN CREDIT UNION LIABILITY FROM PAYROLL RUN 125.00
SAN JUAN HEALTH CARE SERVICES CAPITAL REQUEST 2000.00
THE SAN JUAN RECORD ADVERTISEMENT DRIVER AGING 6.90
GAYLEN SCHAUGAARD JANITOR LIBRARY [M] JULY 1985 173.25
WILLIAM 0. SHEPPARD WORK BLANDING GOLF COURSE 600.00
SHILO INN-SALT LAKE CITY TRAVEL JOHN BAKER 201.03
DAYNE SHUMWAY CONST. HAULING FOR COUNTY ROADS 3734.50
STATE INFORMATION SYSTEM SERV. TELE. PROCESSING JUNE 1985 149.00
STATE TAX COMMISSION OF UTAH LIABILITY FROM PAYROLL RUN 4800.95
ELAINE STOVALL MATRON FOR ANNA M. TSOSIE 49.00
ERIC P. SWENSON PUBLIC DEFENDER SJC JULY 1985 500.00
TEXACO INCORPORATED GAS PURCHASED SHERIFFS DPT. 153.49
THUNDERBIRD GLOVES FIRE CONTROL 24.00
TURF EQUIPMENT COMPANY SUPPLIES GOLF COURSE [B] 46.98
UNITED STATES WELDING INC. OXYGEN ROAD DPT. 25.38
UNIVERSITY RADIOLOGIST PAYROLL DEDUCTION JULY 1985 100.00
URETHANE COMPANY OF UTAH SPRAY ROOFING POOL 13985.00
UTAH DIVISION OF PERSONNEL MNG PREREEGISTRATION FAIR LABOR 10.00
UTAH GFAS SERVICE COMPANY UTILITIES MONTICELLO POOL 288.60
UTAH POWER & LIGHT COMPANY UTILITIES JAIL BLUFF 29.01
U.S.E. CREDIT UNION LIABILITY FROM PAYROLL RUN 4591.15
UTAH STATE RETIREMENT BOARD LIABILITY FROM PAYROLL RUN 724.46
UTAH STATE RETIREMENT FUND LIABILITY FROM PAYROLL RUN 17185.90
UT ST SOCIAL SECURITY AGENCY LIABILITY FROM PAYROLL RUN 21428.34
VIKING OFFICE PRODUCTS, INC. SUPPLIES DPT. OF AGING 112.38
S. RIGBY WRIGHT PER DIEM LAS VEGAS 98.85
493
WYCOFF FREIGHT CHARGES ROAD DPT. 14.49
There being no further business for this day, the meeting adjourned at approximately 5:30 p.m.
Calvin Black, Chairman M. Jane Musselman, Deputy Clerk