MINUTES OF THE SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING HELD
APRIL 9, 1984
The San Juan County Commission met in regular session on Monday, April 9, 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
Minutes of the previous meeting were approved on the motion of Commissioner Bailey. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Low and carried unanimously.
HEALTH CARE SERVICES DISCUSSED
Sonja Redd met with the Commission to request the Clerk/Auditors Office do an audit of the Health Care Services. Mrs. Redd also expressed several concerns regarding the physicians contract and pay scale. A copy of the contract was reviewed. The Commission instructed Gail Dalton, County Clerk/Auditor, conduct an audit of the Health Care Servcies.
Mrs. Redd aslo adked the Commission if the hospital closed would the new Nursing Home wing replace the hospital. The Commission assured Mrs. Redd that the Nursing Home will never replace the hospital.
FAIR BOARD CHAIRMAN MEETS
Shirley Steffan, Fair Board Chairman, and Becky Young met with the Commission to review some of the ideas they have for the 1984 San Juan County Fair.
COUNTY HISTORIAN DISCUSSED
Kent Powell of the Utah State Historical Society met with the Commission to discuss matching grant funds available to San Juan County for a County Historian in the amount of $4,519.00. In order to qualify for funds a County Historic Preservation Commission be established consisting of five members and a County Historic Preservation Ordinance must be passed.
BIDS OPENED FOR THE NURSING HOME ADDITION
At approximately 11:00 a.m. the sealed bids submitted for the Nursing Home expansion were opened. Rep-resentatives were present for the following businessess:
R. F. Christensen Construction
Hurst Construction
Smith Plumbing and Heating
Heaton Custom Cabinets
Stallings Construction Inc.
Lyle V. Palmer & Sons
Northern Electric
RanD Enterprises
The apparent low bidder is Hurst Construction Company with a bid of $1,003,000. The Commission will review all bids with the specifiications before taking any official action.
COMMUNICATIONS ENGINEER REPLACEMENT APPROVED
Jim Allred, Communications Engineer met with the Commission and reviewed the applications received for his replacement. Mr. Allred recommended Milton Rose for the position. The Commission approved Mr. Rose for the position with a starting salary of $1,776.00 per month which is a Grade 17, Step 5.
EXTENSION SERVICE SECRETARIAL REPLACEMENT APPROVED
Robert Thompson, County Agent, met with the Commission to request Marilyn Jane Mussleman be approved
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as the Extension Service Secretary. Commissioner Low made a motion to approve Mrs. Mussleman with a starting salary of $823.00 per month which is a Grade 1, Step 2. The motion was seconded by Com-missioner Baiely and carried unanimoulsy.
COUNTY AGENT MEETS
Robert Thompson, County Agent, met with the Commission to discuss the Extension Office. The Commission requested a complete summary of the office functions and a report of the 4-H programs.
REMODELING OF THE MONTICELLO POOL
The Commission decided to delay the remodeling work on the inside of the Monticello pool until the end of the 1984 swimming season.
LISBON VALLEY ROAD DISCUSSED
Commissioner Bailey reviewed the following letter concerning the Lisbon Valley Road:
April 9, 1984
Max Bailey
Monticello, Utah 84535
Dear Max,
Thank you for your letter of January 23, 1984 concerning the Lisbon Valley Road, this has been of great concern to us also especially during the winter. At your suggestion we have reengineered this hill, at present it has approximately 600 ft. that is 11 1/2% grade, by cut and fill this grade could be cut to 9% for 1200 ft. The cost for thsi project would be between 40 and $50,000 not in-cluding equipment rental costs.
We have reviewed this in great detail and feel that this would be money well spent if it would solve the problem.
It has been concluded by us that the problem would not be solved to a sufficient degree to go ahead wit this project.
Our plans are to go for one more year trying to do a better job of grading and sanding and supply sand barrells and then take another look at this project.
I appreciate your interest in the roads, and any further suggestions will be appreciated. Sincerely,
/s/ Kenneth R. Bailey______
Kenneth R. Bailey Road Commissioner
PROPOSED VALLE GRANDE PIPELINE DISCUSSED
The following representatives met with the Commission to discuss the proposed Valle Grande Pipeline:
Perry Huntoon - Shell Oil Company
Pete Christensen - BLM
Bob Cline - BLM
Elmer Duncan - BLM
It was reported that the EIS is scheduled to be completed by April, 1985. A discussion of the basic concept of the pipeline was held. Mr. Huntoon also reported that a pressure reducing station will also be needed in this area.
COUNTY ASSESSOR MEETS
Barbara Montella, County Assessor, met with the Commisison to review the State Tax Commission increase and how it might possibly affect San Juan County. Also reviewed was the appeal process to the State Tax Commission.
U.D.I.A. FUNDS FOR THE BLUFF TO MONTEZUMA CREEK ROAD DISCUSSED
Commissioner Black reported when he met with the U.D.I.A. for approval of San Juan County request for funds for the Bluff to Montezuma Creek road. The U.D.I.A. approved the request for funds on a split vote based on information they had received from the U.N.D.C. recommending the U.D.I.A. not approve the request based on the fact that the chapters specifically the Aneth Chapter had recommended against it. Commissioner Black has received a copy of the minutes of the meeting of the Aneth chapter where it states they support the granting of funds to S.J.C. Commissioner Black has also obtained a copy of the U.N.D.C. meeting at which a representative of the U.N.D.C. Board made a motion not to support the request becasue they understood the Aneth Chapter had opposed the request.
EASEMENT GRANTED TO THE GRAND COUNTY WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT FOR IRRIGATION LINE
David Bretzke of the Grand County Water Conservancy District met with the Commission to request an easement for an irrigation line for:
A permanent pipeline easement 10' right and 10' left of the following described centerline:
Beginning at a point in a County Road which bears North 341.9 ft. and West 2647.6 ft. from the East 1/4 Cor., Sec. 35, T26S, R22E, S.L.B. & M. and proceeding thence S89°12'W970.4 ft. to a point which bears North 328.3 ft. and West 3618 ft. from said East 1/4 Cor., Sec. 35.
The Commission informed Mr. Bretzke that in addition to the easement he will also need to obtain an encroachment permit form the road department. Commissioner Bailey made a motion to approve the easement and to authorize Commisisoner Black to sign it. The motion was seconded by Commisisoner Low and carried unanimously.
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COURTHOUSE HEATING SYSTEM DISCUSSED
Benny Mussleman met with the Commission to discuss the new heating system for the courthouse. The approximate cost if the existing heat registers can be sued would be approximately $10,000. The Commission authorized Commissioner Bailey to proceed with this.
COURTHOUSE AIRCONDITIONING DISCUSSED
Commissioner Bailey recommended individual swamp coolers be put in for the offices and a refrigeration unit be used for the computer room. Commissioner Bailey will compile some costs and further report.
AT&T REPRESENTATIVE MEET
Dave Watson, Mike Riddel and Bob Saulters of AT&T met with the Commission to discuss a proposal for a new phone system for the courthouse and hospital.
BOND FUNDS FOR THE NURSING HOME EXPANSION DISCUSSED
John Fellmeth, Cheif Deputy Auditor, met with the Commission to discuss the sale of the bonds for the Nursing Home expansion. The Commission approved the sale fo $1.7 million worth of bonds by the following method:
$600,000. to be sold at 4 1/2% interest
$400,000. to be sold at no interest to the Energy Impact Board
$700,000. to be sold or negotiated
PROJECT BOLD DISCUSSED
Commissioner Black reported that at the U.A.C. adopted a resolution to remain neutral on the issue of Project Bold.
Commissioner Black also reported that at least 18 County Commissioners have signed the following resolution on Project Bold.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the State of Utah has more than 100,000 acres of land owed to it as indemnity in lieu lands from the Federal Government, and whereas, some state Inads are "locked up" from beneficial use in federal parks, monuments, recreation areas, and other federal single use preserves.
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, and 36 in each Township.
WHEREAS, this "checkerboard" pattern of State ownership has served the State well in the past and is even more critically improtant to maintain in the future with respect to:
A. Being used as base lands grazing.
B. The only lands in many areas where it has been possbile to rehabilitate and improve grass production, build reservoirs and serve as sites for cloud generators.
C. Provide access to State lands for energy, mineral, and surface development (Cotter Case), and thereby maintain access 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 to 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 a "blocked" position in areas of unknown mineral or energy resources.
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved that the State of Utah pursue with dilignece 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 it further resolved that all "checkerboard" State lands be maintained as they are and to be
exchanged only 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 demonstrably in the interest of the people of the State of Utah.
Adopted by the individual Commissioners and Counties of Utah as follows:
______________County Commission _______________County Commission
________________County Commission
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BILLS APPROVED FOR PAYMENT
A & M Propane Propane purchased 298.97
Aba jo Petroleum, Inc. Fuel purchased 7,870.12
Alcohol Rehabilitation Center Rehabilitation fee 720.00
Bancroft-Whitney Co. ALR 2D LCS 56-72 (3 books) 126.75
Black Oil Co. Diesel purchased 17,134.09
Blanding Home Center Supplies 57.99
Bluff Water & Sewer. Users Assn Utilities 14.20
Bradford, Cleal Travel 177.62
Brodart, Inc. Service for May 1984 211.82
Canyonlands Resort Refund of overpayment 125.00
Car Care Center Propane purhased 94.24
Cate Equipment Co. Parts and supplies 4,023.83
Caun-Co.f Inc. Supplies 459.81
Chevron USA Inc. Gasoline purchased 54.10
City of Blanding Utility 697.74
City of Monticello Utilities 52.50
Continental Tel Co of the West Telephone charges 138.05
Cortez Glass Co. Supplies for Road Dept. 221.20
Cummins Intermountain Parts 1,563.23
Custom Floors and Furnishings Supplies 260.26
Electra Co. Supplies 42.50
Empire Electric Assoc. Inc. Utilities 891.12
First Security Bank of Utah Liability from payroll run 19.56
Grand Tire Co., Inc. Recaps 489.46
Haskins, Al Travel 156.10
Horsehead Hardware Supplies 203.99
International Business Machine Additional Copier 144.75
Johnson, Everett Janitor Work 40.00
Kar Products Inc. Supplies 386.30
Kenz & Leslie Distributing Co. Suppleis 372.30
Mexican Hat Assoc. Utilities 7.80
F. H. Miller Jr. Supplies 12.65
Motor Parts Co. Parts for Road Dept. 1,376.73
Motor Parts Pro Mart Home Center Supplies 84.79
National Directory 1984 National Directory 26.95
Nielson Sand and Rock Concrete for Road Dept. 1,376.73
Office Outpost Supplies for Clerks Office 178.56
Orr's Auto Body & Glass Shop Parts for Road Dept. 234.20
Quality Bookstore Supplies for (M) Library 134.73
Quill Corporation Supplies for Road Dept. 8.65
Parley Redd's Food Town Supplies for (B) Library 2.89
SJC Alcohol Rehabilitation Fund Alcohol Rehab. Pat Haskins 105.00
San Juan County Ext. Office Travel for Jeff Krouskop 87.34
San Juan County J.P. Petty Cash SJC Just/Peace 68.90
The San Juan Record Public Notice 27.60
State Tax Commission of Utah Liability from Payroll Run 31.06
Swenson, Eirc P. Legal Services 500.00
Thompson, Robert C. Mileage for March 1984 150.15
Travelodge (Tri-Arc) Travel for Al Haskins 104.00
Utah County Auditor Sanity Exam/Chris Jones 105.00
Utah Gas Service Company Utility for (M) Library 390.21
Utah Power & Light Co. Utility Rec. Third 26.19
U.S.E. Credit Union Liability from payroll run 25.00
Utah State Library Supplies for (M) Library 112.76
UT ST Social Security Agency Liability from Payroll run 98.13
Utah State University UMC 49 Travel/Helen Neal March 84 164.85
USU Extension Service (UMC50-B) 4-H Publications 192.50
W. H. Burt Explosives, Inc. Parts for Road Dept. 2,428.45
Wheeler Machiner Co. Parts for Road Dept. 3,438.23
Mike Young Inc. Reparis /Senior Cit. Van 76.90
Young's Auto Parts Parts for Road Dept. 22.86
Young's Machine Company Repairs for Road Dept. 83.98
First Security Bank of Utah To purchase TCD (Bluff to Montezuma Creek Road) 252,187.50 There being no further business for this day the meeting adjourned at approximately 5:45 p.m.
Commissioner Calvin Black, Chairman Carol T. Hoggard, Deputy Clerk