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Minutes of the Board of County Commissioners Meeting Held May 7, 1979.
Time: 10:15 a.m.
Present: Commission Chairman, E. S. Boyle, Commissioners Bill Dunow and Calvin Black. Also
present Al Haskins and Deputy Clerk Peggy Jorgensen.
Minutes of the previous weeks meeting were read and approved with the noted stipulation, this being done on a motion made by Commissioner Black and seconded by Commissioner Dunow.
ROCKLAND CORPORATION
Representatives of Rockland Corporation of Springville, Utah met with the Commission to discuss with them the building permit application that the County Building inspector had signed. The Commissioners gave them the go ahead for the building and asked them to keep the Commission informed.
RECREATION
The Commission signed a contract with UNDC for recreation for the South third of the County. This was done on a motion made by Commissioner Black and seconded by Commissioner Dunow.
CRISIS INTERVENTION
Michelle Gripka of Crisis Intervention, a program of Social Services met with the Commissioners to get their signatures on approved payments for utilities. They approved the following names: Elsie Rasmussen, Althea Christensen, Pauline Smith, Inez Young, and Epefanio Herrera.
BLANDING LIBRARY
The Commissioners discussed the Utility Bills of the Library in Blanding with Al Haskins and the possibility of the Senior Citizens there helping with those bills.
PUBLIC HEALTH BUDGET
The Commissioners discussed the Public Health Budget that Marion Hazleton presented to them.
COMMISSIONER DUNOW REPORTS
Commissioner Bill Dunow reported that the Long Canyon Bridge decking is in need of repair. He also stated that the roads in Montezuma Canyon and Bradford canyon were out, and that it is impassible through Verdure.
Commissioner Dunow also reported that a schedual is being worked out for the patching truck. The Commissioners also discussed the transportation facility at Montezuma Creek. CORRESPONDANCE
The Commissioners received correspondance from the following: The Department of the Interior (re: BLM Roads) State Director Paul L. Howard. Also a letter from the Coalition for Navajo Liberation inviting the Commissioners to a meeting May 19, regarding a lease and the problems they are having.
INDIGENT FEES
The Commissioners also received letters from the County Attorney's office which are to be sent to Eric Swenson and L. Robert Anderson, these letters suggest reasonable payments to the attorney's for indigents that they have represented. The Commission concurs with the County Attorney's suggestions and approved the letters, this being done on a motion made by Commissioner Black and seconded by Commissioner Dunow.
TRAVEL COUNCIL
Commissioner Boyle reported that he will attend a meeting with the Travel Council in Monument Valley this week. He will tell the council that the County will pay its portion of the Canyon-lands costs and no more.
COMMISSIONER BLACK REPORTS
Commissioner Calvin Black reported that he had attended a meeting of the Governors advisory Commission on Local affairs. He reported that there had been four more appointments to the Wilderness Committee, This Committee is made up of Heads of State Departments and now local governments from all county regions in the State.
Commissioner Black also attended an Interstate Board meeting in San Francisco. Discussed were in-lieu taxes and the reinactment of revenue sharing. The main objective of this meeting was to recruit the five states in the Western Region who are not members of the Association. Commissioner Black also discussed the interest of the State of New Mexico and that he had been appointed to head that effort. The Association also adopted a resolution regarding public lands in Neveda.
Commissioner Black also stated that he had flown over the County taking pictures of the proposed Wilderness areas. He reported that Kent Tibbits is willing to do everything that he can to aid the County in this effort.
Commissioner Black presented a proposal by the College of Eastern Utah for a Mining Training Program through the San Juan Center for Higher Education. Commissioner Black recommended that this be supported by the Commission.
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AL HASKINS
Al Haskins presented to the Commission drawings of the solar heating system for the Montezuma Creek Swimming Pool.
He also reported that he would be attending the Governor's Mini Conference on Aging on the 22nd of May.
He presented the new green fees for the golf course. Commissioner Dunow made the motion to accept these fees and Commissioner Black seconded the motion.
Al also reported on the Ground breaking verimony Monday of the Bluff Multi-purpose building. J&S Construction has started construction on the building and Phil Acton the building inspector for the southern part of the county will check the building from time to time.
Al will be attending meetings in St. George next week and will be excused for Commission meeting.
BIDS FOR HANGERS RE-SUBMITTED:
The Commissioners opened re-submitted bids at 1: p.m. They had received three bids.
Dove Creek Implement Co., Western Land Equities (Jay Nelson],xand White River Construction.
The Bid was awarded to Jay Nelson for his bid of $123,614.00. The Commission contacted Mr.Nelson
by telephone.
JAIL STANDARDS
Sheriff Rigby Wright, Sam Smith former warden of the Utah State Correctional Institution, and Lynn Lund Executive Director of the Utah Peace Officers Association, met with the Commissioners to discuss the constitutional rights of inmates in jails. They will meet with the Commissioners again in August to compare notes and attempt to compile suggestions for specific standards for Utah's jails.
GENE FOUSHEE
Mr. Gene Foushee met with the Commissioners to discuss with them the steps that have been taken toward solving the sewage problems in Bluff. They also discussed the Bluff South road, the Bluff east road and the television situation in Bluff.
WILDERNESS MEETING
The planned Wilderness meeting will not be held on Wednesday evening, The meeting will be post poned until a later date which will be announced.
UTAH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
The Commission as received word from the UDOT that San Juan County has been allocated $349,373.43 for County B Road improvement. Blanding has been allocated for C roads $9,275.17 and Monticello $5,611.29.
MONTEZUMA CREEK ROADS
The Commission received from Preator, Eckoff and Watson, Engineers for the Montezuma Creek to Bluff ROad a bill for the change in specifications for the sidewalks that are to be added along certain areas of that road. This was approved upon a motion by Commissioner Dunow and
seconded by Commissioner Black, authorizing the Chairman to sign the agreement.
CARPET
The Commission unanimously agreed that the carpet for the courthouse could be installed any time now.
GREEN FEE SCHEDUAL 1979 GOLF SEASON
ADULTS 9 Holes $3.00
18 Holes 5.00
All day 6.00
STUDENTS 9 Holes 1.50
18 Holes 2.75
All day 3.75
SEASON TICKETS Adult Single 80.00
Man & Wife 110.00
Family 150.00
Student (high school) 50.00
TICKET BOOKS 10 9 Hole Rounds 17.50
20 9 Hole Rounds 35.00
Seniors (over 65) 15.00 & 30.00
The following is a letter to Mr. Wm, J. Whalen, Director of the National Park Service in Washington from Mr. Clem Church. The letter is self explanitory.
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April 19, 1979 Mr. Win. J. Whalen, Director National Parks Service 18th and C Streets, N.W, Washington. D. C. 20240
Dear Director Whalen:
I have recently had the chance to review and advanced copy of the Final Environmental Statement (FES) The General Management Plan, Wilderness Proposal, and Road Study Alternatives for the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.
As a Utah Transportation Commissioner representing people of Utah, and more specifically, the people who are the closest neighbors to the recreation area, I am taking this opportunity to request your answers to some questions which I think are pertinent,
1. By what authority has the Park Service presumed to ignore by 4 1/2 years the deadline of Public Law 92-593 for submitting these studies?
2. Public Law 92-593 clearly indicates that it is the intent of Congress to authorize the road from Glen Canyon City to Bullfrog Basin, to set its general location and to pursue a timely construction schedule. Disclaimer type statements in the FES such as those found on page 12 that, "The National Park Service makes no proposals on
any of these routes." and again, on page 191 that "The Park Service does not at this time make a recommendation for any particular alignment.,.," are non-supportive or at best, neutral regarding policy and direction that Congress has established. The general tenor and theme of the management plan in essence begs that the road not be built. By what authority does the Park Service choose to be in blatant opposition to, or even to be neutral or non-supportive of policies and directions established by Congress?
3. Why has the Park Service chosen to ignore without even the courtesy of explanation, the expressed will of Utah's Congressional Delegations, the Governor, and the majority of our state, county, and local officials regarding their desires for the Wilderness Proposal, the General Management Plan and the Authorized Road? The final management plan is much closer to original management proposal groups than it is to plan B which was strongly favored by all of the above officials. Park Service's lack of consideration of the testimony of these officials is insulting to them and those whom they represent.
4. Why has the Park Service taken the position that, "Opposition to the authorized road by the Glen Canyon City and Bullfrog Basin was overwhelming." (Page 280, response #339). This conclusion given without explanation, in my opinion, is unfounded. How could it be true when every elected public official in Utah with a statewide constituency has expressed support as have virtually all state and local officials?
5. Why is it the position of the Park Service that this authorized road be built only if it is funded by congress? In my review of Public Law, 92-593 reads: "Such study shall locate the specific route of a scenic, low-speed road, hereby authorized, from Glen Canyon City to Bullfrog Basin..." Why then does the Final Managment Zoning Proposal map have on it the statement that "Location of corridor south of Stevens Arch for authorized road from Glen Canyon City to Bullfrog to be designated by Congress," when Congress has clearly delegated this responsibility to "The Secretary together with the Highway Department of the State of Utah"? Since the road study is complete and a specific route was recommended why isn't it shown on the proposal map?
From the time when hearings were originally held on the creation of the recreation area, it seems to me that the Park Service has deceitfully engendered false hopes in the minds of state and local officials by showing proposals and preparing preliminary plans for roads, marinas, and other developments to gain local support for legislation. Then after passage of the law, they have vigorously opposed, or at least demonstrated an obvious propensity for foot dragging on those amenities which were presented to gain local support while adopting a much higher percentage of those favored by the conservation and environmental groups.
I would appreciate your timely response to this letter.
Sincerely,
/s/ Clem H. Church
Commissioner
cc: Hon. Scott M. Matheson, Governor Senator Jake Garn Senator Orrin G. Hatch Representative Gunn McKay Representative Dan Marriott Utah Transportation Commisioners William D. Hurley C. V. Anderson Sheldon W. McConkie Kane County Commissioners Garfield County Commissioners San Juan County Commissioners
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Bills presented for approval and payment;
State Treasurer Court reporter fees for April 110.00
Bailey Tire Company Tires 167.52
Transport Clearings Freight 20.42
State Information Systems Center Charges for Data Processing during March 137.00
Texaco Inc. Gas 114.64
The San Juan Record April 5, 12, 19 Invitation to Bid 19.20
San Juan Hospital Lab work for L.B. Hyde Sheriff's Office 15.00
A. H. Pembroke Co. Paper 84.60
John's Service Oil-air cleaner etc. 19.94
Monticello Merc. Co. Cleaner- Sheriff's Dept. 11.94
Dave's Gateway Chevron Station Parts, battery & labor Sheriff's Dept. 149.86
First Security Bank of Utah Federal Withholding Tax 7,072.40
International Business Machines Service agreement - Equipment Electric typewriter 88.35
Inkley's Audio/Visual Industrial Film- Sheriff's Office 40.40
Blue Cross, Blue Shield Insurance 5,182.63
Chevron U.S.A. Gas 74.27
Colonial Life & Accident Insurance 217.80
Black Oil Co. Gas- Sheriff's Department 1,115.62
Xerox Corporation Duplicating charge 909.31
State Tax Commission of Utah April withholding tax 1,840.82
West Publishing Co. Books 25.00
Williams Energy Co, Propane 129.96
Utah State Agency for Surplus Retention light- Sheriff's office 6.00
Utah Crime Conference Subscription to quarterly Crime Conference transcript 20.00
Utah Public Employees Association UPEA members dues for April 1979 10.00
Utah Power and Light Installation of power to Montezuma Creek Pool 2,164.00
United Laboratories Mint Concentrate 41.03
Amelia Begay Gasoline 10.00
Canyonlands Communications Maintenance and T. V. Contract 929.75
Blue Mountain Foods T. V. Dinners- Sheriff's Department 568.65
Blur Mountain Meats Meat 26.46
Bobbryyr'd Kiln and accessories 727.95
Capital Ceramics Inc. Cones- Four Corners Mental Health 8.20
City Drug Store Batteries 3.20
City of MOnticello Utilities 505.02
Clerk of the District Court Petty Cash 37.81
Continental Oil Company Gasoline 36.78
The Copy Shop Lables, Stencils and Ribbons etc. 94.16
Devon's Repair Service Car repair- Sheriff's Department 58.25
Dove Creek Implement Repair Car- Sheriff's Department 209.86
E-Z Mart Ice - Sheriff's Department 3.80
Bill Francom Travel 103.60
Al Haskins Travel 126.08
Inkley's Film, Sheriff's Department 114.00
Job Service Center March unemployment benefits for Wilson&Vigil 970.54
Monticello Clinic Dan Goodman Emergency care 16.00
Monticello Merc Primers 24.00
UNDC Construction Work completed on Montezuma Ck. Pool 6,588.00
Monticello Plumbing and Heating Repair plumbing 2,031.37
Motor Parts Parts 45.98
Motor Parts Supplies 58.40
Navajo Mountain Senior Citizens April meals for Navajo Mtn. 420.00
Helen Neal Travel 118.50
Utah State University Travel 98.88
North Star Distributing IBM Selectric 34.10
Mildred Odette Travel 7.04
Patterson Office Equipment Co. Clean and repair typewriter 63.50
Randall Industries Weed Spray 7,833.71
Parley Redd Mercantile Food 14.09
Redd's Repair shocks 169.00
San Juan Couty Assessor Petty Cash 65.00
San Juan Community Social Services Reimburse aging & nutrition programs 9,876.79
San Juan County Travel Council Petty Cash 70.00
Scenic Aviation Airport Mgr for April '79 125.00
James W. Stevens Travel 203.03
Travel Lodge Travel 46.00
Utah Gas Service Co. Utilities 1,319.56
Munichem Corp. Al Con 391.01
Broderick Tire Service Repair Mocers 273.50
Utah State Land Board Application fee for use of State lands 20.00
Utah State Retirement Fund San Juan County Judges Retirement(Circuit&Dist. 13,090.70
Utah Navajo Industries Low income housing materials 11,658.92
Western Auto Supplies 21.03
Wycoff Freight 7.20
Empire Electric Utility 199.48
Dan McInnes Pruning-etc. 203.00
There being no further business for the day, the meeting was adjourned.
Peggy Jorgensen, Deputy Clerk E. S. Boyle, Chairman
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ROAD MEETING
MAY 7, 1979
TIME: 9:00 A.M.
PRESENT: Commissioners B. Dunow, E. Boyle, C. Black.
Surveyor D. Pehrson. Foremen L. Lyman, B. Bradford, A. Holden, and L. Adams.
Lynn was instructed to contact truckers in the County and see if he could hire 5 trucks to haul gravel on the Red Mesa Project.
Ace reported he had hired two laborers. (Vigil and Gorey). Ace reported D. Fuller had a 90 day probation raise due. He moves to 29-3 at $5.07 per hour. Ace's two laborers will start at $3.43 as 22-1.
Lynn was instructed to check prices on a patching truck.
James Vigil and Norman Begay are hired as temporary laborers at step 1 $3.43,
Teek reported he will finish the Gothic Creek road this week. The bids on the Red Mesa C. R. Project will be opened next Monday. Teek will be ready to do this project by Force Account.
Bill reported he and Lynn had contracted with Jim Goode to crush sandstone for the county.
Meeting adjourned.
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THE FOLLOWING ARE REVISED MINUTES OF THE ROAD MEETING HELD MAY 7, 1979.
ROAD MEETING
TIME: 9:00 A.M.
May 7, 1979
PRESENT: COMMISSIONERS B. DUNOW, E. BOYLE AND C. BLACK. SURVEYOR D. PEHRSON, FOREMEN L. LYMAN
B. BRADFORD, A. HOLDEN AND L. ADAMS.
DOUG REPORTED HE HAD MET WITH THE STATE ABOUT THE MONTICELLO AIRPORT REPAIR, THE SOUTH END, FOR 1000 FEET IS ROUGH. THE PLAN IS TO PUT SLURRY SEAL OVER AFTER PATCHING. COST OF $25,000.00 FOR THE WHOLE RUNWAY. THE NEXT SECTION OF THE MEXICAN WATER ROAD WILL BE STARTED IN ONE MORE MONTH.
LYNN WAS INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT TRUCKERS IN THE COUNTY AND SEE IF HE COULD HIRE 5 TRUCKS TO HAUL GRAVEL ON THE RED MESA PROJECT. ACE REPORTED D. FULLER HAD A 90 DAY PROBATION RAISE DUE. HE MOCES TO A 29-3 AT $5.07 PER HOUR, ACE'S LABORERS, JOHN GORRIE AND ROBERT T. VIGIL WERE HIRED AS TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES AT $ 3.43 PER HOUR.
LYNN WAS INSTRUCTED TO CHECK PRICES ON A PATCHING TRUCK.
JAMES VIGIL AND NORMAN BEGAY, DISTRICT II, WERE HIRED AS TEMPORARY LABORERS AT STEP I, $4.43 PER HOUR.
TEEK REPORTED HE WILL FINISH THE GOTHIC CREEK ROAD THIS WEEK. THE BIDS ON RED MESA C.R. PROJECT WILL BE OPENED ON MAY 14. TEEK WILL BE READY TO DO THIS PROJECT BY FORCE ACCOUNT.
BILL REPORTED HE AND LYNN HAD CONTRACTED WITH JIM GOODE TO CRUSH SANDSTONE FOR THE COUNTY.
MEETING ADJOURNED.