APRIL 13, 1987 Page 283
The San Juan County Commission met in regular session on April 13, 1987 at the hour of 10 a.m. at the San Juan County Courthouse, Monticello, Utah.
The following members were present: Commissioner Black, Chairman
Commissioner Bailey Commissioner Maryboy
Minutes of the April 6, 1987 Commission Meeting were approved with the corrections on the motion of Commissioner Maryboy and seconded by Commissioner Black. UNANIMOUS.
COMMISSIONER CALVIN BLACK'S REPORT
US Highway Numbering - Commissioner Black wrote a letter on behalf of the San Juan County Commission to
Mr. Ron Delis, P.E., Engineer for Transportation Planning, requesting an action to extend US highway
numbering for US-666 from Monticello to I-15 at Sigurd, Utah. Also, to extend US-163 west of Bluff to US-
160 southwest of Cortez, Colorado and US-163 from Kayenta, Arizona to I-15 near St. George, Utah.
Hermit Mine - Energy Fuels - Commissioner Black said he is going to write a letter to G. William Lamb,
Arizona Strip District Manager of the BLM, stating that he is in favor of the Hermit Mine Proposal of
Energy Fuels Nuclear, Inc. (south of Fredonia, Arizona) Commissioner Bailey and Commissioner Maryboy will
also write a letter in favor of the project.
Nuclear Waste Repository - Commissioner Bailey made the motion authorizing Commissioner Black to procede
with any financial commitments needed to support the Nuclear Waste Repository being built in San Juan
County. Commissioner Maryboy seconded the motion. UNANIMOUS.
Land Board Meeting - Commissioner Black left for Salt Lake at 10:30 to attend a special Land Board
Meeting.
COMMISSIONER KENNETH BAILEY'S REPORT
LaSal Town Meeting - Commissioner Bailey reported that he and Eddie Allred, recreation director, attended
the LaSal town meeting. They discussed the proposed cemetery district, roads, recreation, and the
county's taxation litigation.
Utah Road Meeds Study Steering Committee Meeting - Commissioner Bailey said he attended the Utah Road
Needs Study Steering Committee meeting last week. They discussed the entrance to the freeways being
changed over to the state system instead of keeping them on the county system. This proposal was not
approved.
Public Safety Building - Commissioner Bailey said he went to Salt Lake last week and met with the
architects on the Public Safety Building. He talked with the mechanical engineer and finalized the plans
on the mechanical system.
Sprinkling Systems at Monticello Recreation Area and Blanding Golf Course - Commissioner Bailey said he
contacted three places about replacing the sprinkling system at the Monticello Recreation area and the
Blanding Golf Course. Doug Pehrson, engineer/surveyor, has surveyed the areas and made drawings of the
present system.
COMMISSIONER MARK MARYBOY'S REPORT
UNDC Cut in Budget Postponed - Commissioner Maryboy said that the UNDC board met last Tuesday and
discussed the 40% cut in their budget. UNDC will hold a special board meeting tomorrow to discuss the
budget. Also on the agenda to discuss is Project Bold and the state school section at Monument Valley
that is going to be sold. Commissioner Maryboy said that UDIA will attend UNDC's board meeting next
month and he will get on the agenda to discuss the road program on the reservation.
Navajo Mountain - Commissioner Maryboy reported that he went to Navajo Mountain last Tuesday to meet with
the chapter officials. They will send a written request to Commissioner Bailey on what they would like to
have done. Some of the items are: training in planning and zoning, information on putting in a sewer
system and also a land fill (city dump) . Commissioner Maryboy said they received materials (metal
structure) for a community center at Paiute Mesa and some of the pieces are missing and it can't be put
together. Commissioner Bailey said he will talk to Rick Bailey about this matter to see what can be done.
Library at Navajo Mountain - The BIA school has provided space to the Navajo Mountain community for a
library. The community figure they will need about $1000 to buy books and materials and asked if the
county can help with the funding. Commissioner Bailey said he will talk to Russel Davis, state librarian,
to see what funds are available.
Recreation Board Meeting - Commissioner Maryboy said that he plans to attend a recreation board meeting
tomorrow and will discuss the summer recreation activities at Navajo Mountain.
Bridge at Oljato Wash - Commissioner Maryboy said the people are concerned about the road between Navajo
Mountain and Oljato and the bridge that is to be built at Oljato Wash. Commissioner Bailey said that he
and Doug Pehrson, engineer, are following up on the bridge replacement at Oljato Wash.
Historical Committee - Commissioner Maryboy said he met with the Historical Committee last week. They are
still interested in finding a storage space for documents and materials. A request was made to get the
old documents and papers that the county has. The Historical Committee is in favor of CEU-San Juan Center
taking over the Blanding library services. The committee hired an individual at Navajo Mountain to
collect old pictures and Tom Austin will take pictures of them.
Bluff Meeting - Commissioner Maryboy said he met with residents of Bluff last Thursday and there was a
good turn out. They discussed the need for a new fire truck and are considering about writing a proposal
to get a grant to buy a fire truck. Commissioner Maryboy said he will see if the Navajo Tribe will
contribute half the cost of fire truck. Also discussed was the Burr Trail, Halls Crossing Airport and
mosquito problem in Bluff.
UDOT - Dyke LeFevre - Commissioner Maryboy said that Dyke LeFevre, UDOT director, is going to meet with
him in Montezuma Creek on Thursday at 9 a.m. Commissioner Maryboy said that Mr. LeFevre will review the
state roads on the reservation and determine where maintenance and new roads are needed.
Old Montezima Creek School - Police Station - Commissioner Maryboy said that Henry Hillson Company called
him about leasing the old Montezuma Creek School. The county has a lease on half of the building and plan
to coordinate with the Navajo Tribal Police in putting in a police station. Commissioner Maryboy said he
talked to the Executive Director of the Navajo Police Director and he said that because of a shortage of
funds they are not able to go ahead with this project. Commissioner Bailey said the Tribal Police need to
write a plan of what they want in remodeling the school for offices and a holding cell and get a cost
estimate. The county intended to make the proposal to the CIB for funding of this project. Commissioner
Maryboy said he will contact the NTP and invite them to the Commission meeting next Monday to discuss
this.
Bus Route at Bluff - Commissioner Maryboy said that the school bus driver at Bluff told him the school bus
route on the state highway is really narrow and is not designed for a turn-around.
BLANDING LIBRARY - CEP
The Commission received the following letter from CEU-San Juan Center regarding library services:
March 19, 1987
Mr. Calvin Black, Chairman San Juan County Commission
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San Juan County Courthouse Monticello, Utah 84535
Dear Commissioner Black:
Some time ago, following an Inter Agency Meeting we had a brief discussion regarding the feasibility of consolidation of services, specifically library services. You indicated an interest in the possibility of the San Juan Center assuming the operation of the county library in Blanding. I did present this concept to some of out staff, who subsequently provided me with a list of questions. However, due to other pressures, I did not pursue it any further at that time.
Recently, the idea emerged again through a discussion with Tom Austin. Feeling that this is something which is worthy of consideration, I presented it in a staff meeting. The consensus was that it should be pursued.
Should the San Juan County Commission agree, I would like to suggest a formal meeting and the appointment of a committee to begin studying the ramifications and concerns which might arise from either side.
I have discussed this with President Michael Petersen and have his concurrence to proceed. Please advise me at your earliest convenience as to the position of the Commission.
Sincerely, /s/ Lynn Lynn Lee
The Commission will look at this request and it will also be considered by the library board. Commissioner Bailey said he will contact Russel Davis, State Library, and follow up on this request.
SENIOR CITIZENS - BUS EXPENSES
Three senior citizens met with the Commission to request to take two senior citizen buses to Carlsbad Caverns, New Mexico. They said they would pay the bus drivers and all of the expenses. The Commission approved this.
REGIONAL CORRECTIONS FACILITY
Joe Slade and Winn Wescott met with the Commission to discuss the request for proposals of a site selection for a regional corrections facility. The Utah Department of Corrections and the Division of Facilities Construction and Management are authorized by the Legislature to design and secure a site for a 2,000 bed regional prison. Mr. Slade said they are doing this on behalf of the San Juan County Development Board and the Monticello and Blanding city councils. Mr. Slade said the Commission has to endorse the proposal before it can be submitted to the state. The Commission agreed that someone qualified should be hired to write the proposal. Mr. Slade said they invited Mr. Shulsen, Department of Corrections, to come down and assist them in this matter. All responses must be received by May 15, 1987. The Commission said they are in support of this project and told Mr. Slade and Mr. Wescott they should hire someone to write the proposal.
SEU-CAP BOARD MEMBER
The Commission agreed that since Rick Bailey has other commitments that he be replaced on the SEUCAP board and will recommend Carl Eisemann to replace him. Commissioner Bailey made the motion recommending that Carl Eisemann replace Rick Bailey on the SEU-CAP board. Commissioner Maryboy seconded the motion. UNANIMOUS. The following letter was written:
April 10, 1987
Ms. Lynette M. Hadden P.O. Box 508 Wellington, Utah 84511
Dear Ms. Hadden:
Due to other programs and commitments we have asked Rick Bailey to handle, we have found it necessary to ask him to set aside the appointment to the SEUCAP Board representing the San Juan County Commission. We would ask that this be effective immediately.
We are recommending to the SEUCAP Board the name of Carl Eisemann as his replacement. Mr. Eisemann has served many years in the public school system including the position of superintendent. He has also been involved in the headstart programs in other areas of the nation.
Mr. Eisemann may reached at 587-2602 and his mailing address is PO Box 914, Monticello, Utah 84535. Thank you for your attention to this request.
Very truly,
/s/ Calvin Black
Calvin Black, Chairman
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT - PROBATIONARY RAISES
Claude Lacy, Sheriff, met with the Commission to request a probationary raise for Bill King and Monte Dalton. Commissioner Bailey made the motion to approve a probationary raise for Bill King and Monte Dalton. (Grade 5 Step 1 to Grade 5 Step 2) Commissioner Maryboy seconded the motion. UNANIMOUS.
EMPLOYEE PERSONEL - BACK PAY
Paul Foreman, former county employee, presented the Commission the following letter:
tSan Juan County Commission Monticello, Utah
Commissioners:
I was hired in May 1980 as a truck driver for San Juan County Roads. In AUgust 1981 the San Juan County Road Superintendent, Dick Traister, created the position of sign Shop Foreman and promoted me to that position. I was promised a raise of $.50 (fifty cents) an hour which was to became effective October 1, 1981. I never received that raise, but I was required to work in that position for the next 5 years
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and 6 months.
The following is my claim for back pay to me by the County:
Average number working hours per month .................168
@.50 per hour ......$84.00
From October 1, 1981 to the last of March 1987
spans 66 months altogether ................................$84.00
X 66
$5,544.00 .05% simple interest 277.20
Total Claim...........$5,821.20
Thank you.
Sincerely,
/s/ Paul Foreman Paul Foreman
The Commission told Mr. Foreman that they accepted his petition and if he has any additional documentation to have it submitted by next Monday. The Commission said they will consult the county attorney and make a decision on his claim next Monday.
COMPUTER UPDATE - JOHN FELLMETH
John Fellmeth met with the Commission to discuss computer upgrade for the hospital and courthouse computers. Mr. Fellmeth said that the county needs a disc upgrade that would add more storage space in the computers and would cost from $10,000 to $12,000 for both. The Commission agreed to let Mr. Fellmeth get proposals for upgrading the computers.
COMMUNICATIONS - BLUFF & NAVAJO MOUNTAIN
Bill Bayles, Communications Engineer, met with the Commission to update them on several items. Mr. Bayles said there are a lot of people in Bluff who have their TV antennas hooked up wrong which is the reason they are getting bad TV reception. The Commission stressed the importance of getting this information to the people. Mr. Bayles said he is waiting for parts to fix the translator at Montezuma Creek and said he has all the parts to finish at Bluff. Commissioner Maryboy said there was a request from Navajo Mountain have the translator fixed because the channels are snowy. The Commission authorized Mr. Bayles to work with Leo Manheimer, Vice Chairman of Navajo Mountain, to select a translator site on Navajo Mountain and the old translator will be returned to the county.
Full-Time Help - Mr. Bayles asked the Commission if they would consider hiring a full-time technician to help with the phone systems, computers, etc. The Commission said that the county does not have the money to hire another full-time person.
HUMAN SERVICES BOARD - TITLE XX FUNDING
Bruce Shumway, Social Services, met with the Commission for approval of the Human Services Board request for the Title XX funding. Commissioner Maryboy made the motion to approve $99,500 for the Block Grant Allocation. Commissioner Bailey seconded the motion. UNANIMOUS. CEU-San Juan Center $34,000 - Educational Counseling San Juan County $32,000 - Transportation Career Center $10,000 - Vocational Counseling San Juan Health Care $3,500 - Detoxification San Juan School District $20,000 - Sheltered Workshop
CANYONLANDS YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD
Mr. Shumway said the Commission needs to appoint someone to serve on the Canyonlands Youth Advisory Board. Commissioner Maryboy said that he would serve on this board. Mr. Shumway said that the board meets quarterly and the next meeting is Wednesday.
BLUFF - MOSQUITOS - WEEDS - EXTENSION AGENT
Jim Keyes, county extension agent, met with the Commission to discuss the mosquito problem in Bluff. Mr. Keyes said it is not economically feasible to spray the Bluff area for mosquitos. It's expensive and the spots that need to be sprayed are not next to each other, it would be better for a person to spray the spots where the mosquitos are. Commissioner Maryboy said he will set up a workshop in Bluff and asked Mr. Keyes to train interested people in spotting these areas so that they can be sprayed.
Weeds - Mr. Keyes said the county needs to have the weeds sprayed as soon as possible before they get too big. Commissioner Bailey told Mr. Keyes to advertise and hire someone to do the spraying. Mr. Keyes said Jim Heaton, weed supervisor, will be here on the 20th to follow up on this.
TEXACO - FILED BANKRUPTCY
Marian Bayles, Treasurer, told the Commission that Texaco, Inc. has filed for bankruptcy. Ms. Bayles said that this may affect the county because Texaco is the biggest tax payer.
MONTICELLO AIRPORT - UPGRADING
The Commission discussed the engineering project at the Monticello Airport. Armstrong Consultants, Inc. were present to see what the Commission's decision on who the engineering firm would be. The Commission said they would like to talk to Ron Theobald, UDOT Division of Aeronautics, before making a final decision and this will be put on the agenda next week for action.
PUBLIC DEFENDER
Commissioner Maryboy presented the Commission a proposal from Steven Boos, attorney, for the position of county public defender. The Commission discussed this with Craig Halls, county attorney, and will put this on the agenda next week for action.
NOXIOUS WEED AGREEMENT - BLM
Nick Sandberg, BIM, presented the Commission a draft memorandum of understanding between San Juan County and the BLM which establishes the procedures and condition for noxious plant control within the portion of San Juan County lying within the BLM/Moab District. Mr. Sandberg asked the Commission to make their corrections before it is approved.
ROAD ON ALKALI RIDGE & MONTEZUMA CREEK - BLM
The Commission received the following letter from the BLM in regards to the road on Alkali Ridge and the Montezuma Creek areas:
April 10, 1987
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San Juan County Commissioners
Courthouse
Monticello, Utah 84535
Gentlemen:
Over the past year or two the heavy increase in oil and gas activity on Alkali Ridge and the Montezuma Creek areas have caused San Juan County to expend an all-out effort to improve the road system in that
area. In spite of this effort traffic in the area is greater than road conditions can safety accommodate. As a result numerous two-vehicle accidents are occurring that not only involve the oil and gas interests
but Bureau of Land Management, Indian and county vehicles, as well. To the best of our knowledge many of these accidents occur because one or both vehicles are traveling faster than road conditions can safely accommodate.
We would like to petition the county to either increase law enforcement in that area or post speed limits, or do whatever else you feel appropriate in hopes that accident frequency and severity may be reduced. We are willing to support you in whatever way we can. Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
Sincerely yours,
/s/ Robert Turri Acting Area Manager
BILLS APPROVED FOR PAYMENT
LaRay Alexander travel expenses SL 154.85
Mark L. Blatter bail refund cit. #B-101629 10.00
Doubletree Hotel roan expenses Vee Carroll 202.87
Gall's Inc. porta-clip radio carrier 25.73
Highsmith Co supplies Rick Bailey 19.82
Mike Lacy B Youth Wrestling director 150.00
Rodeway Inn #149 room Mark Maryboy 27.00
F. Bennion Redd refund overpayment filing fee 50.00
Suitter Axland Armstrong & Hanson legal services rendered 980.00
State Fairs & Shows Assoc. reg. & lunch agent 27.00
Hotline Previews supplies Library M 78.13
Law Enforcement Equipment Co supplies Sheriffs Dept 28.98
Utah Woolgrowers Inc. 1 year membership 15.00
USU Extension purchase extension 15.00
Abajo Petroleum Inc fuel sheriffs dept 5.00
Alan's Body Shop repairs road office 188.36
Arnold Machinery Company parts road dept 846.05
Better Homes & Gardens sub ext office 14.00
Blanding City Justice Court sheriffs office collections 340.00
Cate Equipment Company parts road dept 252.72
Chevron USA Inc. gas purchased extension 32.12
Day-Timers, Inc. office expense aging dept 33.99
Devon's Repair Service towing(L.Mrowcyzski) 35.00
Tom Dyer travel SL 38.12
Carl Eisemann reimb travel ticket 98.00
Grand County road work performed 2,795.60
Honest Dollar Construction hauling road dept 1,443.75
Dena Hunter janitor Dell courthouse 80.00
Ideals Publishing Corp. supplies Library M 4.95
Industrial Supply Company Inc. parts road dept 375.52
Inkley's supplies sheriffs dept 247.58
Intermountain Batter supplies road dept 67.50
Int. Business Machines maintenance agreement 298.41
Kar Products Inc. parts road dept 364.98
Kelly Company books justice of peace 554.20
Kents Foods supplies sheriffs office 1,495.42
Low's Home Service repaired commission chairs 60.00
B.J. Martineau books B Library 96.80
F.H. Miller Jr parts road dept 20.70
Kenneth Miller hauling roa dept 1,347.50
Monticello City Justice/Peace sheriff office report 570.00
Prentice-Hall, Inc. supplies attorneys office 45.72
Rusty Iron & Salvage supplies road dept 11.55
San Juan County labor parts sheriffs dept 860.87
S.J. County 12th Circuit Court sheriffs office report 25,140.00
San Juan Health Care Services capital request 1,225.35
The San Juan Record supplies Commission 479.50
Shilo Inn-SLC travel Kenneth Bailey 34.00
Dayne Shumway Const hauling road dept 1,424.50
Southeastern Ut.Assoc.Govt. reimb. Ut Advert Program 833.00
Swenson, Eric P. legal services 312.50
Trailside General Store gas groc. sheriff office 10.93
United States Welding Inc. cyln rent road dept 204.22
Utah Dept Employ Security unemployment claims 1,110.38
Utah League/Cities & Towns cnty road school 495.00
Utah Local Gov't Ins. Trust March claims 17,196.28
Utah State Information Systems processing sheriff dept 453.25
Utah State Library service 1-1-87/6-30-87 12,937.00
Steven E. Warren, M.D. physical Monte Dalton 80.00
Wheeler Machinery Company supplies road dept 312.75
ADJOURNED
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 3:00 p.m.
Calvin Black, Chairman Karen Hal1s, Deputy Clerk