MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING HELD IN REGULAR SESSION ON MONDAY THE 9TH DAY OF JUNE 1969
The meeting was called to order at 10:00 A. M. by Chairman Hazleton. PRESENT: Marion H. Hazleton Chairman
Calvin Black Commissioner
Harold Young Commissioner
Susan Stanard Deputy Clerk
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING READ AND APPROVED
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Motion for approval was made by Commissioner Young, seconded by Commissioner Black and carried unanimously.
CONTRACT APPROVED WITH GLEN WILKINS ON ROAD WORK
The Commissioners approved a contract with Glen Wilkins to clear right-of-way and burn 4.6 miles of the first section of the Forest and County Cooperative road. The Contract was approved in the amount of $4,600.00 and must meet the required specifications of the Forest Service and is to be completed within sixty days.
JOE BERRY REPORTS ON CIVIL DEFENSE AND FIRE CONTROL
Joe Berry, Civil Defense Director and District Fire Warden was present to report on meetings he had attended in Salt Lake City.
He reported that Civil Defense would pay one-half of secretary Anne Porters salary ($200.00). And they had also requested that she take the Merit System test as soon as possible.
For Fire Control he reported that the State would pay all his mileage and travel expense for Fire Control. He brought back a fire truck and fire firefighting equipment for a ten man force.
COMMISSIONERS APPROVED ADDITIONAL RETIREMENT COVERAGE FOR SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Sheriff Musselman was present to discuss the new Public Safety Retirement Act of 1969 with the Commission. He said that his department would like to have the additional coverage this Act provided. Commiasioner Young made the motion that the County participate in this program. Commissioner Black seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
BLUFF TV DISCUSSED WITH BRUCE STEVENS
Bruce Stevens, of Monticello Communications, was present to discuss the television reception at Bluff, and the policy of installing cable to homes. The Commissioners told him that it was the users responsibility to pay for the cable from the property line to the home.
Mr. Stevens also requested that he be authorized to change the location of an amplifier from the East side of Cottonwood wash to the West side to better serve the people living on that side of the wash. He said that most of the present equipment was salavageable and that the jeep patrol had a tower which could hold the amplifier. The Commissioners instructed Mr. Stevens to make the change and to secure permission from Max Black, Commander of the Jeep Patrol for use of the tower.
LETTER RECEIVED FROM RAYMOND A, JACKSON
A letter was received and read by Commissioner Hazleton. The letter was from Raymond A. Jackson and referred to the proposed Drivers Education Program for the Navajos. Mr. Jackson said that he would support such a program and that there might be federal funds available for it.
PROPERTY VALUATIONS DISCUSSED,
The Commissioners discussed the action taken by County Assessor, Ralph Burtenshaw, in lowering the assessed valuation on different properties in the County. The Commission felt that the Assessor did not have the authority to assess property and will investigate this further at the next Equilization Day on June 17, 1969,
BIDS OPENED ON ROAD OIL
This was the day and hour set for opening sealed bids on road oil. The following bids were received.
Grades of Oil per ton Company Freight _____SC RC______ MC
American Oil Company F.O.B. refinery 22.10 23.90 23.30
Clark Tank Lines delivery price 33.90 35.50 35.10
Blackline Asphalt Sales 6.50 per ton 24.30 27.30 26.70
Hatch Company 11.10 per ton 19.70 22.70 22.10
Phillips Petroleum F.O.B. refinery 21.20 23.10 22.50
The bids from W. S. Hatch Company and Blackline Asphalt Sales were equal after freight was figured in.on delivery to Monticello. After figuring the rate to more distant points in the county it was decided that W. S. Hatch was the low bidder.
Commissioner Black made the motion that the bid from W. S. Hatch Company be accepted. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Young and carried unanimously.
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LETTER RECEIVED REGARDING BLUFF AIRPORT
A letter was received from the Bureau of Land Management. The letter stated that the County must make application for a patent on the Bluff Airport through the Federal Aviation Association. Commissioner
Black took the letter and said that he would write to the F.A.A. concerning this matter.
COMMISSIONERS MEET WITH REPRESENTATIVES OF UTAH POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY
The Commissioners meet with several representatives of the Utah Power and Light Company concerning the request from San Miguel Power Association for a change of wording in their Right-of-Way Easement with the County.
The Utah Power & Light Company representatives gave arguments as to why the change should not be made. It was the decision of the Commissioners not to make the change.
MISSILE FIRING PERIODS SCHEDULED
The period from 6:00 p. m. June 19 to 6:00 a. m. June 20, 1969 has been declared a missile firing period.
THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS WERE PRESENTED AND APPROVED FOR PAYMENT
GENERAL FUND:
Fern S. Peterson Deputy Assessor - 3 hrs. @ 1.75 5.25
General Services Administration File Folders 4.98
R. J. Fellmeth Preparation of Financial Report 810.00
The Petroleum Ownership Map Co. Plats & Changes on Plats 347.67
San Juan County Recorder Petty Cash 30.00
Kelly Company Office Supplies 183.75
Office Equipment Co. Office Supplies 1.50
Clarence Johnson Driving Ambulance 8.00
Forrest Dickinson Driving Ambulance 5.00
Bill Huber Driving Ambulance 8.00
James Wight Repair Service 1/4 H.P. Motor & Labor (Drunk Tank) 34.63
P. & F. Service Ambulance Maintenance 7.25
Texaco Service Gasoline etc. - Bluff Ambulance 15.43
Jackson-David Bottling Co. Carbonated Drinks 42.10
Wanetta MacTaggart, LaSal Jet. Cafe Meals - Sheriff Dept. 3.70
The National Police Chiefs & Sheriffs Inf. National Directory 9.50
Suburban Gas of Blanding, Inc. Propane - Bluff Jail & Firehouse 22.90
Lariat Restuarant Deputy Meals 2.66
Avalon Cafe Prisoner & Deputy Meals 51.10
Quality Ford Sales Vehicle Maintenance - Sheriff's Dept. 94.80
The C. D. Smith Co. Film - Sheriff's Dept. 107.52
City Drug Store Office Supplies 11.99
Blue Mountain Foods Prisoner Supplies 31.85
Black Oil Company Gasoline 304.38
Thomas J. Berry Travel Expense 84.36
Monticello Lumber & Hardware Co. Supplies 41.82
Parkway Super Service Vehicle Maintenance - Sheriff Dept. 2.50
Broderick Tire Service Tires & Alignments - " " 192.50
COUNTY ROAD DEPT. FUNDS:
Monticello Lumber & Hardware Co. Lath 3.25
Suburban Gas of Blanding, Inc. Propane 69.49
Western Road Machinery Co. Retainer 4.19
Young's Machine Co. Parts & Labor 20.45
National Cylinder Gas Co. Oxygen cylinders & Demurrage 24.30
Lawson Products Inc. Supplies 115.15
Cate Equipment Co. Parts 220.06
Abbott GM Diesel, Inc. Parts & Service 25.08
C. & K. Industrial Supply, Inc. Bowie Pump 188.90
The Salt Lake Hardware Co. Parts & Service 423.38
Armco Steel Corp. Culvert Steel Pipe 2674.88
REDD'S Parts 66.24
Caun-Co. Inc. Parts 8.88
Wheeler Machinery Co. Parts & Services 695.53
Bolt & Nut Supply Co. Parts 39.90
Rocky Mountain Machinery Co. Parts 516.09
Kent D. Rogers Tool Allowance 10.00
Robert F. Bryan Tool Allowance 10.00
Garth L. Bradford Tool Allowance 10.00
Western Mine Supply Co., Inc. Supplies & Parts 747.64
Hurst Oil Company Tire Repair 5.00
Blanding Lumber & Hardware Co., Inc. Tools and Supplies 7.14
Lyman Truck Line Freight 6.50
Quality Ford Sales Glass, Labor & Demurrage 48.80
Empire Electric Association, Inc. Electric Service 3.50
The Midland Telephone Co. Service 68.5S
San Miguel Power Association, Inc. Electric Service 2.80
Utah Gas Service Company Gas Service 27.78
The San Juan Record Services and Supplies 129.58
Salt Lake Blue Print & Supply Co. Rods and Level 85.78
Cipriano Perea Salary Adjustment 25.48
Causeway Conoco Service Tire Repair 2.00
Canyonlands Service Jacks 39.90
Abajo Petroleum Oil & Grease 563.81
Wycoff Company, Inc. Freight 3.50
City of Monticello Utilities 24 28
LIBRARY FUND:
The Midland Telephone Co. Services 13.55
Redd's Bookmobile Repairs and Maintenance 288.21
Western Mine Supply Co., Inc. Supplies and Parts 32.58
Blanding City Utilities 72.60
Mesa Sanitary Supply Co. Janitorial Supplies 40.25
Doubleday & Co. Books 14.45
New Method Book Bindery Books 193.71
Baker & Taylor Books 54.64
Towne House Cleaners Cleaning Drapes 108.86
Parley Redd Mercantile Supplies 3.18
EXHIBITION FUND:
City Drug Store Film 11.09
Ross Jurney Associates Inc. Billboards 338.55
AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION SERVICE FUND:"
Monticello Lumber & Hardware Co. Stakes 3.25
AIRPORT FUND:
Empire Electric Association Electric Service 36.65
Western Mine Supply Co., Inc. Fire Extinguishers 48.35
Engineering Associates, Inc. Services 3700.00
RECREATION FUND";
Young's Machine Company Labor 2.50
LaRay Alexander Salary for May, 1969 + 150 mi. @ .08 112.00
Monticello Communications TV Maintenance and Adjustments 651.50
Blanding City Utilities 42.40
Western Mine Supply Co., Inc. Pipe Cap .73
Dan C. Barfuss Salary for May, 1969 + 100 mi. @ .08 248.00
Paul Mantz Wages - Pool - Blanding 85.00
Conely Co. Supplies 124.35
San Miguel Power Association Electric Service 2.50
CHANGES IN SCHOOL DISTRICT VOTING BOUNDARIES
The County Commissioners met with the School District Superintendent and worked up needed changes in
the boundaries of the voting districts. Legal descriptions will be presented by the County Attorney and a map is on file in the County Clerk's office showing the new boundaries.
There being no further business to come before the Board at this time, upon motion, meeting adjourned.
Clytie Barber, Clerk Marion H. Hazleton, Chairman of Board