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MINUTES OF THE SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING HELD
OCTOBER 3, 1983
The San Juan County Commission met in regular session on Monday, October 3, 1983, 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 Robert Low
Minutes of the previous meeting were approved on the motion of Commissioner Low, Commissioner Bailey seconded and it BEST COUNTY BOOTH AWARD RECEIVED was carried unanimously.
Everett Johnson met with the Commission to present them with the plaque the county received for Best County Booth 1983 at the State Fair. The Commission expressed their appreciation to Mr. Johnson and all those who worked on this for all the work and effort they put into this project.
COUNTY PAY PLAN DISCUSSED
Gail Dalton, County Clerk, met with the Commission to discuss the expansion of the existing pay plan to grade 20. Commissioner Bailey made a motion to expand the pay plan to add grades 18, 19, & 20. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Low and was carried unanimously.
Miss Dalton also presented the Commission with the job description requested by the Commission for John Fellmeth, Chief Deputy Auditor/Data Processing Manager. Miss Dalton requested Mr. Fellmeth's pay scale be increased to grade 20 step 2. Commissioner Low made a motion to accept this recommendation. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Bailey and was carried unanimously.
EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE COORDINATOR DISCUSSED
Bruce Shumway met with the Commission and presented them with an amendment on the contract between San Juan County and Utah State Department of Social Services Communtiy Operations District 7-B to increase the position of Emergency Assistance Coordiantor held by Jean Johnson to full time. Commissioner Bailey made a motion to accept this amendment. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Low and carried unanimously
PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES RECEIVED
Al Haskins met with the Commission and reported that the judge threw out the suits brought by the Michigan Townships to the payment in lieu of taxes checks would be sent out. Gail Dalton, County Clerk, met with the Commission to give them the payment in lieu of taxes check received in the amount of $357,937.00.
There may be an approximate increase of 5% in the 1984 federal payment in lieu of taxes received by San Juan County.
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San Juan County may also be eligible for some State payments in lieu of taxes because of the state owned land on the Bluff Bench.
ISLAND IN THE SKY ROAD DISCUSSED
Commissioner Black reported that the federal budget is proposing a lot of money for the park service. The Island in the Sky Road is apparantly going to be funded. Commissioner Black felt rather than spend a lot of energy opposing it , the County, and especially the Monticello organizations, community and individuals should make a concerted effort to the congressional delegation. Governor Matheson, and Secretary Watt to demand they change the management plan and build the road to the Confluence.
PARK SERVICE MEETINGS
Park Service meetings are being held in Blanding and Monticello this month to get comments on managing the back country.
CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
A budget request was received by the Commission from the Seventh Judicial District Court for the 1984 pro-posed budget.
The Commission received a copy of a letter sent by Cleal Bradford, Chairman of the Development Board, to the Desert News Editorial Staff with respect to their editorial on the Halls Crossing Ferry.
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOND TRANSFER SIGNED
A bond transfer was signed by the Commission for the following bond:
Industrial Development Revenue Bonds
San Juan County, Utah (Del E. Webb)
Recreation Properties, Inc. - Project)
Series A
A certificate of destruction will be requested from Valley National Bank of Arizona for the bond transfer signed September 6, 1983.
PROJECT BOLD DISCUSSED
Commissioner Black reported taht he challenged Ralph Becker on how Project Bold will increase revenues and Mr. Becker admitted that all the state gets out of surface revenues is $.25 an acre. If the exchange is made the state will have to start paying $.25 an acre right now with the possibility of $.75 an acre to the counties on every acre they exchange. Mr. Becker claims a case by case review would not work. Com-missioner Black feels that with checkerbaord lands unless they have a very specific reason for trading, they can get everything they want now unless they are already locked up in indemnity. Commissioner Black feels the checkerbaord system serves the system far better than blocking could. Commissioner Black also
feels that if the state exchanges the checkerboard lands just for the purpose of blocking, it will be the worst mistake the State of Utah has ever made.
Commissioner Blake also reported that Mr. Cleal Bradford met with the Governor last week and expressed con-cern over some of the areas around Blanding that were proposed for exchange in Project Bold such as the gravel areas, the city has already applied for under the Asset Management Good Neighbor Policy. The Gov-ernor instructed Mr. Becker to immediately withdraw some of the gravel sites and a piece of land for future snaitary land site disposal from the proposed exchange.
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The Governor did not withdraw all of the gravel areas from the proposed exchange. The Commission does not want the State to get any of the gravel lands in San Juan County.
Ed Sherrick reported he has not been asked for a response on the Project Bold land surrounding Blanding.
It is Commissioner Bailey's understanding that the policy on Project Bold is that they will not sell the land to any subdivider but will give a long term lease instead.
Al Haskins reported on a UAC Land Use Committee meeting he attended for the Commission last week. Mr. Haskins reported that there were approximately 25 people in attendance with representatives there for Senator Gar, Representative Hansen, and Representative Nielson. Ralph Becker reviewed the Project Bold position paper drafted by the San Juan County Commission. Mr. Becker stated the mineral and mining leases on state lands now would go to the BLM. The locatable mineral aspect was not discussed. Mr. Haskins made a statement on behalf of the San Juan County Commission by reading the following resolution and reported that the response was favorable and a copy of theis resolution will be sent to all of the County Commissioners in the State
RESOLUTION (1983-7)
Whereas the State of Utah has more than 100,000 acres of land owed to it as indeminity in lieu lands from the Federal Government, and whereas, some state lands are "locked up" from beneficial use in federal parks, monuments, recreation areas, and other federal single use preserves now.
Whereas, seperate and in addition to the state lands and entitlements heretofore noted, the State of Utah has thousands of acres of "checkerboard" lands, nominally sections 2, 16, 32, 36 in each Township.
Whereas this "checkerboard" pattern of state ownership has served the state well in the past and is even more critically important to maintain in the future with respect to:
a. Being used as base lands for grazing.
b. The only lands in many areas that it has been possible to rehabilitate to improving grass production, build reservoirs and serve as sites for cloud seeding generators.
c. Provide acess to state lands for energy, mineral, and surface development (Cotter Case),
and thereby maintain acess and development in many cases for the remaining 32 sections of federal land in each township which might otherwise be lost,
d. Maintains the federal base for payment-in-lieu of taxes.
Whereas, "blocking" lands merely for the sake of such blocking will increase management cost for the state, require state payments in lieu ot counties, and yield little or no more revenue for surface values.
Whereas a "checkerboard" position is considered by people in the industry to be more valuable than "blocked" position in areas of unknown mineral or energy resources
Now therefore be it resolved that the State of Utah pursue with diligence the selection of all indemnity lands, and the exchange of all state lands which are presently locked up in federal single or no use areas and to select and/or block such lands to maximize state revenues and to facilitate development of oil, gas, minerals, coal, tar sands, oil shale, bituminous sands and other resources.
Be ith further resolved that all "checkerboard" state lands be maintained as they are and to only be exchanged and/or blocked on a case by case basis that resolves all problems of such blocking and that is approved by the counties involved and is demonstratable in the interest of the people of the State of Utah.
Adopted this _____ day of____________________________, 19___
By _______________________________________•
MONTICELLO CITY ADMINISTRATOR MEETS
Rick Terry, Monticello City Administrator, met with the Commission to express the city's appreciation for the work done by the county on the roads and the work done at the airport. Mr. Terry also reported that a legal description is needed for the golf course and park land exchange between the city and the county. Commissioner Black also reported that the Recreation Board is recommending building the new pro shop down by the old sewage plant. Commissioner Bailey will get Doug Pehrson, County Surveyor, to get the legal descriptions necessary.
MONTICELLO AIRPORT DISCUSSED
Rick Terry, Monticello City Administrator, met with the Commission to discuss some additional repair work needed at the Monticello Airport. Mr. Terry reported that the floor in the lounge area needs to be painted and the heater in the lounge allows carbon monoxide gas to circulate in the lounge. Mr. Terry also re-ported that the well may need some additional filtering and the water heater no longer works. Mr. Mitch McCann also met with the Commission to discuss the Monticello Airport. Mr. McCann reported that the water drains off the taxi strip and into the building and Mr. McCann feels the fencing and security should be checked. Mr. McCann would also like to enlarge the parking area because he feels it is too restrictive in the winter. Commissioner Bailey suggested Mr. McCann have the well water analyzed so the proper filtering system can be discussed. Mr. McCann will also contact a serviceman to look at the heater and see if it will be possible to repair it. Commissioner Bailey will also go and tour the facilities. Mr. Terry and the Commission also discussed an agreement being drafted for the airport. The city will review it with the Commission before it is finalized.
LETTER ABOUT UNI BOARD RECEIVED
Cleal Bradford, Chairman of the Development Board, gave the Commission a copy of a letter he sent to the UNDC in reference to the UNI Board stating that the UNI appointees should include members with production, marketing, accounting, organizational and public relations skills.
ALVA ROCKWELL MEETS
Alva Rockwell met with the Commission to discuss a tax sale on some Lauabell mining claims. The Commission suggested Mr. Rockwell contact the County Assessor for information.
EAST ENTRANCE TO FAIR GROUNDS DISCUSSED
Commissioner Bailey will look into the possibility of an east entrance to the fair grounds and a parking area east of the rodeo grounds. There was a gate on the east side at one time but it was wired shut.
WEED BOARD MEETING REPORT
Commissioner Bailey gave a report on the Weed Board meeting he attended. There has been $19,110.00 worth of chemicals used and the coutny paid $4,701.00 in reimbursements resulting in a 24% reimbursement. The reimbursement percentage for the year appears to be 21% which is consistent with what it has been. These
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figures do not include the expense of application.
IPP PROJECT TOUR
Commissioner Bailey reported on a tour he attended of the IPP project in Delta in conjunction with the Joint Roads Committee Meeting. Commissioner Bailey reported that IPP is employing 2,000 people during the construction and has dormatories on site for the single employees for $16.00 a day. IPP will employ 500 permanent employees for operations. The impact on the community has been positive. Delta has been able to acquire a new grade school and high school, a swimming pool and recreational complex.
RECAPTURE DAM RECREATION AREA DISCUSSED
Ed Sherrick and Bob Turri form the BLM met with the Commission to report that Mr. Tally did not meet his deadline for the completion report of the 3 phase plan for Recapture Recreation Area. So the Development Board was unable to meet their deadline for applying to the State to consider Recapture Recreation Area for a state park. The-State won't give an extension but the board will be able to apply next year. Mr. Tally was supposed to provide a sketch and cost estimates. The recommendation is to set up additional deadlines and for the Water Conservancy District not to pay any more money till the project is complete.
NAC APPOINTMENT
Commissioner Black reported that he has been appointed to the NAC Environment and Energy Steering Committee.
UAC BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING
Commissioner Black reported on a UAC Budget Committee meeting he attended last week. Commissioner Black reported that there is a company that is providing a new service for unemployment problems. They will provide information and workshops on hiring and personnel practices. If all of the counties participate it will cost 3% of the payroll, 2% to the company and a 1% handling fee to UAC. The cost to the county will be approximately $450.00.
AIRPORT HANGAR LEASES APPROVED
Airport hangar leases were approved for the following:
R. Dean Benedict - Blanding #3 Roy Johnson - Blanding #4 C & C Construction - Blanding #7 Clint Howell - Blanding #9 Energy Drilling - Blanding #12 Scenic Aviation - Blanding #1 & #13 Mitch McCann - Blanding #15 Roper Helicopters - Blanding #16 Paul Black - Monticello #2 Abajo Petroleum - Monticello #3 Ralph Robson - Monticello #7
BLUFF TO MONTEZUMA CREEK ROAD FUNDS RECEIVED
A check for $500.00 was received for the Utah Department of Indian Affairs for the Bluff to Montezuma Creek Road. Seven hundred fifty thousand dollars from the UDIA was budgeted into the County Roads budget.
HEALTH CARE SERVICES DISCUSSED
The Commission held a discussion on the possibility of eliminating the position of Ambulance Service Co-ordinator. The Commission also does not want Mr. Ochoa to look at this personally because it is a matter of cost and positions. The health care services costs are increasing and the revenues are decreasing. The Commission cannot increase revenue with a tax increase because they do not have the legal ability to do so. The Commission also feels the most important county service is Public Health but they feel there are to many administrative personnel.
Shirley Clark, a Health Care Services Board member, presented the Commission with several letters of support for the continutation of the Ambulance Service Coordinator. Mrs. Clark also reported that this year there were Navajo's trained as EMT's.
Glen Lawhorn met with the Commission to express his opinion on the wonderful job the Ambulance Service Co-ordinator has done.
Commissioner Bailey expressed his concern over the ambulance transporting so many patients to out of state hospitals.
Fred Ochoa, Ambulance Service Coordinator, reported that the ambulance drivers do try to encourage the patients to come to Monticello. Mr. Ochoa also reported that the state statute regulates where an am-bulance goes. In order of priority they are:
1. Patient choice
2. Doctor's choice
3. Nearest hospital
Mr. Ochoa also reported that the only large problem they have with reimbursement is the hospital in Ship-rock, New Mexico. - Mr. Ochoa is currently negotiating on a contract with this hospital which would eliminate this problem. Mr. Ochoa also feels that if the Ambulance Services gets this contract they will be able to operate in the black. Mr. Ochoa also reported that the Certified EMT's are required to work for 2 years plus pay $50.00 and at the present tiem they are trainin two additional training coordinators. Mr. Ochoa also reported that in the past the EMT training classes cost approximately $5,000.00 to $6,000.00 and now they cost approximately $2,500.00 to $3,000.00 Also the percentage of Native Americans who are cer-tified EMT's are 25% in Montezuma Creek and 30% in Bluff.
Barbara Terry met with the Commission to express her support for the Ambulance Service Coordinator. Mrs. Terry's husband is an EMT in Montezuma Creek.
Russ Stevenson, Health Director for the UNDC, commented that having an Ambulance Service Coordinator has eliminated a lot of the double dispatching of ambulances which was very costly.
Dr. Redd express his support for the Ambulance Service Coordinator.
Gwen Smith, Health Care Services Board Member, and EMT, expressed her support for the Ambulance Service Coordiantor. Mrs. Smith feels this position is vital.
Commissioner Low made a motion to keep the position of Ambulance Service Coordinator for a six-month-trial basis. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Bailey and was carried unanimously.
Rayburn Jack, Health Care Services Director, and Norma Nielson, Hospital Coordinator also attended this meeting. Also discussed and reviewed was the Health Care Services organizational chart. The Commission would like to be more informed about what's happenin in the Health Care Services. Mr. Jack offered to
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send each of the Commissioners a copy of all Health Care Service Board meetings minutes and to report to the Commission on a regular basis. The Commission commended the board for all the hard work they've done. The following resolution was adopted on the motion of Commissioner Low. The motion was seconded by Com-missioner Bailey and was carried unanimously.
Resolution 1983 - 6 WHERAS quality health care has been and will continue to be a high priority for all County residents, and
WHERAS the San Juan Coutny Commission desires to make a statement of policy regarding San Juan Health Care Services,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the health care provided and/or coordinated by the County will consist of:
1. Hospital Outpatient and Inpatient Acute Care.
2. Long-term Care for the Elderly and Handicapped Needy.
3. Outpatient Clinic(s) Care.
4. Ambulance Services.
5. Mental Health Services.
6. Public Health Services.
7. Home Health Care.
8. Physician Services.
THAT the budget needs for the listed health care services will bet presented to the County Commission as part of the annual County budget by the Health Care Board or their designee.
THAT the benefits, salaries and personnel policies shall be consistent with County policy. Any new policy shall be presented to the County Commissioners for approval.
THAT added health care service programs not listed above will require Commission approval and budget authorization before implementation.
THAT if budget overruns or unexpected expenses occur, the Health Board will present the Commission with the required data and accounting which shows the current health budget needs.
THAT the Health Care Board, by Commission Resolution dated 10-3-83, has policy, procedure, and staffing responsibility in all health care service programs with the exception of final approval in selection of the Health Care Services Executive Director, and organization structure.
Dated this 3rd day of October________, 19 83 .
By /s/ Calvin Black_______________•
Commission Chairman
BILLS APPROVED FOR PAYMENT
Alcoholism Conselling and Witness Fees 75.31
Aquatech Pool & Patio Shoppe Supplies 534.00
Kenneth R. Bailey Expense report 1,012.15
Bancroft-Whitney Company Books 62.15
Best Western Motel - Richfield Travel 42.00
Black Oil Company Repairs 4.50
Blake, Kermit Programming for September 1,224.00
Bradford, Bernal Chain Saw purchased 338.88
Bradford, deal Work on Master Plan 200.00
City of Blanding Utilities 544.33
City of Monticello Utility 99.00
Al B Clark Travel 282.l9
Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Liability from Payroll run 109.80
Continental Tel Co of the West Utility 1,825.42
Crops and Soils Magazine Subscription 15.00
L.N. Curtis and Sons Supplies 272.75
Carl Eisemann Travel 84.11
Empire Electric Assoc. Inc. Utilities 24.56
First Security Bank of Utah Liability from Payroll run 17,316.80
Rosalie Goldman Refund of permit 110.00
Sophia Goldman Refund on fine 33.00
Clair Gorman Herbicide 150.00
Raskins, Al Travel 339.07
Howell, Patsy Senior Citizens Meals 1,179.00
International Business Machines Payment 980.17
Jerry's Sporting Goods Supplies 350.10
Marvin Ross Johnson Travel 217.44
Jones, Dennis C. Travel 94.50
Marsha Keele Travel 16.74
Kensley, George Standby Warden 65.00
Boyd Laws Herbicide 107.50
Marva Laws Herbicide 129.00
Low, Robert R. Herbicide 19.04
Lyman Truck Lines Freight 5.30
Boyd Martin Company Supplies 150.51
Mesa Sanitary Supply Company Supplies 241.00
Monticello Mercantile Supplies 192.46
Motor Parts Pro Mart Home Center Repair Parts 824.20
Neal, Helen Meals for September 1983 8.00
Northern Electric Utility 43.12
Office Outpost Supplies 88.43
Phillips Petroleum Company Road Oil 8,252.20
Scott Rasmussen Herbicide Purchased 150.00
Warren Reck Restitution 50.00
Redex, Inc. Asphalt 2,180.66
Riverview Service Station Gasoline 105.54
San Juan County Road Dept. Petty Cash 87.36
San Juan Health Care Services Transfer 219,738.96
The San Juan Record Advertising 340.90
Southern Paving Company Asphalt Paving 15,606.00
Star Machine Works Supplies 14.50
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State Information System Service Teleprocessing Service 149.00
Utah State Insurance Fund Office Audit 3.98
State Tax Commission of Utah Liability from Payroll run 5,361.88
Times-Independent Subscription 16.00
Trailside General Store Supplies 8.77
Travelodge (Tri-Arc) Travel 135.67
USU Extnesion Service School 82.00
Utah Gas Service Company Utilites 228.64
Utah Power & Light Company Utilities 40.09
Utah State Social Security Agency Liability from Payroll run 19,355.46
Utah State University UMC 49 Travel 20.37
Lavina Waldstien Herbicide 150.00
Western Auto Supplies 4.14
Lester Wildman Herbicide 150.00
L.A. Young & sons Construction Gravel 13,892.85
Young's Auto Parts Parts 164.80
ZEP Manufacturing Company Supplies 16.56
There being no further business for this day, the meeting adjourned at approximately 4:35 p.m.
Calvin Black, Chairman Carol T. Hoggard, Deputy Clerk
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