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MINUTES OF THE SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 4, 1984
The San Juan County Commission met in regular session on Tuesday, September 4, 1984, 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 is attending a High-Level Nuclear Waste Policy Work Group meeting in Salt Lake City.
Minutes of the previous meeting were approved with the specified corrections on the motion of Commi-sioner Bailey. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Black and carried unanimously.
BID PROPOSAL FOR METAL SHOP BUILDING AT ROAD DEPARTMENT IN MONTICELLO ACCEPTED
Commissioner Bailey reported that after reviewing the bid proposals received for the metal shop
building at the Road Department, Four Corners Solar & Construction was the low bidder. Suggested
methods of payment on the building were reviewed. Commissioner Bailey made a motion to accept the
bid proposal from Four Corners Solar & Construction and to authorize him to sign it. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Black and carried unanimously. Commissioner Bailey will work with the County Attorney on the contract for this.
PRAIRIE DOGS AND NOXIOUS WEEDS DISCUSSED
The following persons met with the Commission to discuss the problems and concerns they have regarding prairie dogs and noxious weeds:
Robert Thompson County Agent
Jim Heaton Weed Supervisior
Guy Harris Farm Bureau representative
Clisbee Lyman Farm Bureau representative
Kevin Ramsey
Gwen Smith
The Commission and those present reviewed the prairie dog report and letter from Mr. Thompson that was presented to the Commission at the July 23rd meeting. The Commission also discussed their dis-satisfaction with the Extension Office and Utah State University regarding the prairie dog problem. Mr. Heaton and Mr. Thompson reported that a new label for the product we now have has gotten E.P.A. approval. The Commission suggested that the Farm Bureau work with Mr. Thompson to map out the areas of heavy prairie dog concentration in the County and the degree of infestation in these areas. The Commission was in agreement that if the University is unable to help with this problem maybe the County should take the money spent in this area and use it in finding a solution. Commissioner Black stated that maybe a meeting should be set up with representatives from the following to discuss this problem and possible solutions:
Utah State University
Utah Department of Natural Resources
State and local B.L.M.
Farm Bureau
any other interested persons
Also discussed was the concerns about serious weed problems on B.L.M. land and neighboring property which spreads if left untreated. Mr. Heaton informed those present that if they are aware of a problem area to please contact him so that action can be taken to destroy the weeds. It was also suggested that the Farm Bureau could work as a group with Mr. Heaton to map out the serious weed areas in the County.
The Commission further requested that the Farm Bureau members compile for them an assessment of the services provided by the Extension Service in the last year. Mr. Lyman stated that he feels that the County Agents provide a lot of help to the farmers.
AL HASKINS REPORTS
Al Haskins met with the Commission to discuss the release of titles for excess vehicles. Mr. Haskins would like to release them to the entities that are now using them. The vehicles are on loan to the County from the Federal Government and the County has in turn loaned them to the Cities and other agencies. The Commission approved Mr. Haskins request.
HEALTH CARE SERVICES RE; PHYSICIANS CONTRACT
Commissioner Bailey stated that it is his opinion that Bill Reger, when he was the Executive Director of the Health Care Services, was intentionally misleading the Commission regarding the physicians contracts.
Commissioner Bailey also reported that he has received several calls during the last week regarding the physicians1 contracts and salaries.
AOG REPRESENTATIVE MEETS
Les Prall from the A.O.G. met with the Commission to discuss some loan programs that are available for businesses for expansion. Mr. Prall reviewed the program and how it works with the Commission and asked the Commission's support regarding this program. The Commission will send a letter to the A.O.G. supporting the Economic Development 503 Program.
LAW ENFORCEMENT CONTRACTS APPROVED
Sheriff Rigby Wright met with the Commission to report that an additional $2,000 in funding from the Forest Service for the October l, 1983 to September 30, 1984, contract with the County is available. Sheriff Wright also presented the Commission with the agreement between the B.L.M. and San Juan County for law enforcement services. Commissioner Bailey made a motion to approve the contracts and authorize Commissioner Black to sign them. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Bailey and carried unanimously.
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STATE TAX COMMISSION APPEAL HEARING ATTENDED RE; UTAH POWER & LIGHT
Commissioner Black reported that there was an informal hearing with the State Tax Commission at
which Utah Power & Light appealed their state wide assessments. Commissioner Black was able to attend a portion of this hearing.
Commissioner Black reported that he attended a meeting in Richfield with representatives from the rural southern counties. Among the projects and policies discussed were:
Boulder - Bullfrog Road
Additional Marinas on Lake Powell
Sales and gasoline tax collected at Marinas on Lake Powell in Arizona
New airport at Halls Crossing
Agriculture resort development near Halls Crossing
East Clark Bench agricultural project
Possibility of flood control in the Northern part of the state by draining water out of Utah
Lake instead of the Great Salt Lake Park Protection Wilderness Areas Sale & Retention of State School Lands
The group also agreed to pursue State PILT on state lands. Commissioner Black also reported that the UAC is preparing a packet of information in favor of State PILT to be given to the State Legislature.
Mineral revenue funds received by the State from the Federal Government were also among the topics discussed.
AGING ADVISORY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
Commissioner Bailey made a motion to make the following appointments to the Aging Advisory Council:
Frieda Guymon - Blanding Gladys Jack - Blanding
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Black and carried unanimously.
BUILDING PERMIT APPROVED
Commissioner Bailey made a motion to approve the following building permit:
Leroy Bright - Blanding The motion was seconded by Commissioner Black and carried unanimously.
BILLS APPROVED FOR PAYMENT
Abajo Electric Materials/Road Dept. 992.40
Abajo Petroleum, Inc. Fuel/Road Dept. 8,478.55
Access Engineering Graphics Lamp/Recorders Office 57.54
Alan's Body Shop Repairs/Road Dept. 745.17
ANR Freight System, Inc. Freight/Road Dept. 51.97
Belden Motor Service Parts/Road Dept. 43.25
Keith Black Restitution/Bill Howard 150.00
Black Box Corporation LDM-5 Limited Dist. Modem 983.41
Black Oil Company Oil/Golf Course 12.88
Blake, Kermit Programming/8-84 1,392.00
Carr Printing Company Supplies/Treasurer 289.68
Gate-Carbon Equipment Co. Parts/Road Dept. 1,109.97
Gate Equipment Co. Parts/Road Dept. 322.15
Caun-Co., Inc. Parts & supplies/Road Dept. 424.36
Central Equipment Co. Manual for Road Dept. 818.40
Chevron USA, Inc. Gasoline/Travel Council 18.97
City of Blanding Utilities/Road Dept. 164.97
City of Monticello Hookups/Golf Course 1,100.00
Amber Codner Registration Agent/primary election 60.00
Continental Tel Co Telephone charges/Courthouse 1,329.73
Gorky's Tractor Parts/Service Parts/Road Dept. 875.00
Country Kitchen Meals/Fair Board 22.76
Bonnie Dalton Registration Agent/primary election 60.00
Betty Dandy Registration Agent/primary election 60.00
Elsie Dee Registration Agent/primary election 60.00
Empire Electic Assoc. Inc. Utilities/Courthouse 1,239.84
Wanda Farabee Cleaning services 40.00
Terry Folgheraiter Registration agent/primary election 60.00
Sally Frazier Registration agent/primary election 60.00
Rose Anne Guire Registration agent/primary election 60.00
Freeda P. Guymon Expenses for training 59.91
Hafer's Incorporated Parts/Road Dept. 24.01
Haskins, Al Travel/S.L.C. 227.53
Elaine Hatch Fair/judges meals 42.44
Heaton, Jim Use of personal truck 25.62
K. Hoggard & Sons Logging Hauling slag/Road Dept. 2,569.40
Hogie's Restaurant Senior citizens meals 468.00
Howell, Patsy Senior citizen meals (B) 1,359.00
International Business Machine Installment payment 549.38
IMS Int. Mailing Systems Postage meter rental 66.00
Donna A. Jones Registration agent/primary election 60.00
Kimball Equipment Co. Parts/Road Dept. 468.00
Merline Kyle Firefighter 3.50
Elmer Louderback Firefighter 3.50
Alice Lovell Registration agent/primary election 60.00
Ruth P. Lyman Registration agent/primary election 60.00
Mexican Hat Association Advertising for Travle Council 102.00
Mighty Distributing System Parts/Road Dept. 211.50
Montella's Repair Repairs/Road Dept. 200.00
Monticello Mercantile Supplies/Courthouse 79.79
Mountain States Supply, Inc. Supplies/Golf Course 169.38
Anna Marie Nat Registration agent/primary election 60.00
Office Outpost Supplies/Road Dept. 189.52
Helen Parrish Bluff/senior citizens meals 810.00
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Precision Electronics Supplies/Communications 142.05
Ramada Inn Travel/fair Board 82.76
N.C. Ribble, Co. Parts/Road Dept. 30.86
Merle Richardson Registration agent/primary election 60.00
Rockmount Research & Alloys Parts/Road Dept. 649.64
Al Sagrillo Firefighter 3.50
Connie L. Sagrillo Firefighter 3.50
San Juan County Recorder Copies for Fair Board 6.23
The San Juan Record Invitation bid/Bldg. Road Dept. 27.20
Satellite Software Internat'l Supplies/Computer 72.80
Sevier Valley Communications Supplies/Communications 12,362.00
Sherwood Digital Electronics Converter/Treasurer Office 1,507.92
John Skidmore Herbicide purchased 150.00
John Skidmore, Jr. Herbicide purchased 150.00
State Treasurer of Utah P.O.S.T. for J.P. Court 815.00
The Supply Company Supplies/Road Dept. 196.85
Turf Equipment Co. Supplies/Golf Course 81.63
Utah Power & Light Co. Utilities/Bluff building 85.19
Utah State Retirement Board Judges retirement 70.00
W.H. Burt Explosives, Inc. Parts/Road Dept. 230.20
Wheeler Machinery Co. Parts/Road Dept. 9,704.14
Wycoff Freight/Road Dept. 26.56
Betty Sampson Yazzie Registration agent/primary election 60.00
Sherry Youngblood Firefighter 3.50
There being no further business for this day the meeting adjourned at approximately 3:45 p.m.
Commissioner Calvin Black, Chairman Carol T. Hoggard, Deputy Clerk