MINUTES OF THE COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING JANUARY 8, 1979

TIME: 10:00 A.M.

PRESENT: E.S. BOYLE, COMMISSION CHAIRMAN, CALVIN BLACK, WILLIAM DUNOW AND DEPUTY CLERK PEGGY JORGENSEN.

Minutes were read and approved upon a motion by Commissioner Dunow and seconded by Commissioner Black.

KRISTINE FROST -COURTHOUSE

Mrs. Frost met with the Commissioners to discuss the condition of some of the tile in the Courthouse.

She stated that it was in need of repair and that it would be of benifit to the County to replace the

tile either with tile or indoor-outdoor carpet. The Commissioners told her to get some prices and

they would consider the project. She also reported that the boiler was causing problems again.

Mrs. Frost also asked the Commission if it would consider purchasing a snow blower to keep the

snow off the sidewalks, she is to get prices from Lynn Adams on this. She also asked the Commissioners

for permission to re-key the front offices and the Civil-Defense Store Room. Mrs. Frost further

suggested that a new super structure roof be put on to replace the old as the beams are ruined due to

the leakage.

LIBRARY BOARD

The Commissioners received a letter of resignation from Carolyn Guymon of the Library Board.

J. P. COURT

The J. P. Court will be allowed a petty cash fund and the J. P. will be on the new stationary to be

ordered soon.

T.V.

Tom Worster of Towne T. V. gave the Commission the estimated figure of $2930. per month to bring in ABC, NBC, CBS, and KUTV. He guaranteed transmittal to Abajo Peak It would cost approximatly $6,000 per channel for the equipment. Eddie will check with Milt Davis in Salt Lake City and the Commission will explore the T. V. situation further. The signal would be sent from Bald Mesa.

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LAW SUIT

The Commission received a copy of the Law Suit filed against them and San Juan County by Fern Matthews, Joan Moyle, Sherman and Laura Hatch. They are contending that their contitutional rights have been violated in connection with the recent termination of their beer licenses.

COUNTY RECORDER

Mrs. Louise Jones met with the Commissioners to discuss the training of someone from her office to care

for the Xerox Machine. They also discussed the making of plats by the surveyors office.

ROAD PROGRESS

Commissioner Boyle reported that the state had signed the contract for the conpletion of resurfacing the

road East to the state line of Colorado.

ROAD MEETING

There will be a road meeting Monday January 15 at 9 A.M. according to Commissioner Dunow.

DATE CHANGED

The County Commission meeting of February 12th will be held on the 13th of February insted.

NURSING HOME

Commissioner Black reported that the Nursing Home is having extra large water and light bills and that perhaps they should check the mains for leaks. He also stated that they need to have the electric load split to help on the heating bill.

Commissioner Black reported also that he had met with Mark Walsh, Jack Tanner, George Buzuaniag and several other gentlemen on Public Lands. The Governor wants to establish a new Wilderness Advisory Council. It is to be made up of five Commissioners and one Mayor. Commissioner Black opposes statutory designation of Dark Canyon as a wilderness area. He recommends that local people really get involved in this matter as it concerns them greatly. They should write to the Congressional Deligation, the Forest Service or the Governor.

Commissioner Black also reported that he had attended the Aneth Chapter Meeting Sunday and reported the problems of the Navajo Taxation to the people there. He told them that Local and Public services on the reservation will have to be curtailed if problems persist. He also pointed out the Legal and Political problems for them. Donald Jack of the School District also told them that no further building would be done until the problem was resolved.

AL HASKINS

Al reported to the Commissioners that he had checked on Motel Rates in Salt Lake City and felt the

City Center Motel had the best to offer for the money, but that he was awaiting word as to what arrangements

the County could make with them.

CORRESPONDANCE

The Commissioners received correspondance from Recaputur Lodge, Kaiserman Associates, Gingery Associates Inc.

MEETING WITH CIRCUIT JUDGE AND J. P.

The Commissioners met with Judge Donald Crist of the Circuit Court, Justice of the Peace Harold Muhlestein, Ron Gibson of the Court Administrators Office, and Sheriff Rigby Wright. They discussed how the Circuit Court would effect the Justice Court and the problems they are having. They agreed to follow a policy relating to Criminal Cases filed in San Juan County for three months to see if things could be ironed out by a new method, and if not things will be handled as they have been in the past, with the J. P. handing all but those asking to have Court before a Law trained Judge. The policies of both office were discussed at legnth by all in attendance. They will meet again the second Monday in April to compare the merits of the various systems and the progress made.

BILLS PRESENTED FOR APPROVAL AND PAYMENT

American Econo-Clad Services Books 47.47

Borge B. Andersen & Associates Prints 36.34

Bayles Automotive Repair Division of Aging 94.53

Blanding City Utilities 286.90

Blanding Home Center Flood lights 11.45

Blue Mountain Foods Supplies 7.63

Arthur Cahoon Travel 64.80

Canyonlands Communications Maintenance 661.00

Caun-Co Inc. Supplies 576.04

Central Utah Insurance Agency Treasurers' Bond 346.00

Carr Printing Summons & COmplaint 292.65

City Drug Store Place setting and favors 7.66

City of Monticello, Utilities 386.53

Colonial Life and Accident Insurance Insurance 298.05

The Copy Shop Pads Invoice # 13640 18.27

County Commissioners Dolores County Snow removal 1,215.00

Empire Electric Utilities 11.21

Abajo Petroleum, Inc Tires etc... 4,312.10

Ericksons Appliance Repair Ballasts #1163 192.73

Geneva Pipe Co. Steel Pipe 13,834.26

Grand Junction Steel Steel 103.28

Al Haskins Expenses, milage, meals 136.34

KB Oil Co. Balance Tires 4.00

Mountain West Office Products Files 64.37

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Norwood Transportation Delivery of Asphault 1,619.55

P.M.A.U. Membership 100.00

Parley Redd Mercantile Paper & Meat (Senior Citizens) 41.01

Reddfs Core 34.17

Rocky Mountain Machinery Co. Parts 552.99

San Juan Community Social Services Petty Cash 50.00

San Juan County Clerk Petty Cash 25.73

San Juan COunty Commissioners Petty Cash 30.54

Scenic Aviation Airport Maintenance 125.00

Lisa Shepard Witness fee 24.80

The State Insurance Fund Insurance 2,830.62

Transport Clearings Freight 75.47

United States Steele Furnace slag 646.10

Canyonlands USA Travel Canyonlands USA 145.25

Utah Gas Service Gas Service 263.76

Utah Navajo Developement COuncil Tractor Rental 25.13

Utah Power and Light Utilities 3.70

Harold Muhlestein Petty Cash 50.00

Utah State Library Commission Books 65.77

Utah Public employees Association Dues 15.50

Western Auto Supplies 327.84

Wheeler Machinery Parts, etc.. 3,704.94

Williams Energy Co. Propane 286.45

District COurt Petty Cash 43.88

Bill Francom Travel 103.60

Blue Cross, Blue Shield Insurance 4,935.40

Continental Telephone Telephone Charges for December '78 1,573.21

Utah State Socail Security Agency Social Security Contributions 4 Qtr. 26,258.05

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned for the day, to attend a meeting in Blanding.

Peggy Jorgensen, Deputy Clerk E.S. Boyle, Commission Chairman