MINUTES OF THE SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING JANUARY 14, 1985
The San Juan County Commission met in regular session on Monday, January 14, 1985, 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 Jerry Holliday
Minutes of the previous meeting were approved with the specified corrections on the motion of Commissioner Holliday. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Bailey and carried unanimously.
CANYONLANDS NATIONAL PARK - BACKCOUNTRY MANAGEMENT PLAN REVIEWED
Al Haskins met with the Commission to review the Backcountry Management Plan for Canyonlands National Park. Among the topics discussed were:
1. Minimal development.
2. Possibility of restricting the number of visitors.
3. Vehicle tours.
Commissioner Black stated that this does not change the management plan but is a reinforcement of the fact that the management plan will be no development, no improvement and no facilities. Commissioner Black further stated that without development, the use of the Park will be limited. Commissioner Bailey presented the following statement for the record:
"Quoting from the last paragraph of Canyonlands Park letter from Superintendent Pete Parry concerning the draft of the Backcountry Management Plan for Canyonlands National Park,'public involvement has been a vital part of the planning process for Canyonlands, and your comments play an important part in developing a plan which will effectively serve all users of Canyonlands Back-country. '
"May I express my opinion of this statement, the process and administration of Canyonlands National Parkf the above referred paragraph is a total absolute lie. I participated in the workshops referred to, these workshops were packed with Park Service personnel and backpackers, they were a total farce with no comments except those from the rigged packed personnel were considered or implemented.
"Pete Parry is an enemy to Canyonlands National Park and he is an enemy to San Juan County.
"In my opinion every effort has been made by Pete Parry to kill development of the Needles Area, to limit the number of tourists and minimize any economic benefits in the Southern area of Canyon-lands National Park and the Communities near by."
Commissioner Black and Commissioner Holliday concurred with this statement.
The Commission has instructed Al Haskins to draft a response to the Backcountry Management Plan for review next Monday.
DIVISION OF AGING COMMITTEE MEETING ATTENDED
Al Haskins reported that he attended a Division of Aging committee meeting in Salt Lake last week.
DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING REPORT
Carl Eisemann reported on the Development Board Meeting held last week. Mr.
Eisemann reported that the Development Board will support the application of Community Development Block Grant Funds for a new County Jail, if the jail meets the criteria. This will also be supported by the City of Monticello. If the jail does not meet the criteria the Development Board would like to see the funds used for some of the following projects.
1. Mexican Hat Recreation Area
2. Development of utility services to the UNI Printing Plant.
3. Restrooms at County recreational areas.
4. Development at Monticello Ski Area.
ENERGY AUDIT FOR COURTHOUSE DISCUSSED
Dell Hunter met with the Commission to report on his meeting with representatives from Payson Sheet Metal regarding an energy audit of the Courthouse. Mr. Hunter reported that the cost would be approximately $3,000 and it may be possible to get a grant to fund it. The Commission approved the audit if grant funding for it can be obtained.
DECEMBER JUSTICE OF THE PEACE REPORT REVIEWED
Commissioner Black reviewed the following report from the Justice of the Peace for the month of December.
TOTAL CITATIONS ISSUED 201
Total Cases Filed
Traffic 204
Criminal Misdemeanors 27
LAW ENFORCEMENT DISCUSSED
Commissioner Black stated that he feels that the Commission should suspend any increase for the Sheriff's Department until they increase their performance. Commissioner Black further stated that he feels the Commission should be provided with a monthly time log for each Officer. The Commission has previously requested monthly report from the Sheriff's Department.
Commissioner Bailey offered the Law Enforcement commission assignment to Commissioner Black. Commissioner Bailey will continue to work on the jail acquisition.
Commissioner Black stated that he would take Law Enforcement if he would have the co-operation and support of the Commission. Commissioner Holliday and Commissioner Bailey stated that they would support Commissioner Black in this position.
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support of the Commission. Commissioner Holliday and Commissioner Bailey stated that they would support Commissioner Black in this position.
The Commission further stated that they feel the lack of co-operative work between the cities and the Sheriff's Department is a problem.
Gail Johnson, County Clerk, stated that all aspects of law enforcement should be looked at such as the County Attorney, Public Defender, and Adult Probation and Parole.
BEER LICENSE APPLICATION - MEXICAN HAT TEXACO
The Commission reviewed a request for a beer license from Mexican Hat Texaco. The Commission deferred action on this matter until the January 21st Commission Meeting.
GOVERNOR'S TASK FORCE ON ARCHAEOLOGICAL PRESERVATION MEETING ATTENDED
Commissioner Holliday reported that he attended the Governor's Task Force on Archaeological Preservation meeting. There are approximately 35,000 archaeological sites in San Juan County. Commissioner Holliday reported that the State Representatives were unable to attend due to the weather but a tape of the comments was sent to them. The next meeting will be held on March 5th at 7:00 p.m. in Monticello.
UNI SEWING FACTORY OPEN HOUSE
An open house will be held at the UNI Sewing Factory in Montezuma Creek on January 28th.
MEETING WITH STATE DIRECTOR OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Commissioner Black reported that he had a meeting last week with Dee Hansen, who is the new State Director of Natural Resources.
NUCLEAR WASTE REPOSITORY SITE DISCUSSED
Commissioner Black reported that he met with Governor Bangerter's Administrative Assistants last week and reviewed the proposed Nuclear Waste Repository Site near Canyonlands National Park.
Commissioner Black also reported that there are new Department Heads for both the Nuclear Waste Policy Work Group and the Technical Review Group.
PROJECT BOLD DISCUSSED
Commissioner Black reported that Governor Bangerter is willing to meet with the Commission to discuss their concerns regarding Project Bold prior to taking a position on this matter
TAX FACTORING ORDER DISCUSSED
A meeting held in Provo last week to discuss and review the appeal process for the State Tax Factoring Order was attended by the County Attorney, County Assessor, and Commissioner Black.
Commissioner Black reported that if the factoring order can't be changed it will cause an increase of 24% on residents homes and businesses. The reason for this is the small portion of locally assessed property to our total tax base. The Commission expressed concern regarding increase in locally assessed and decreases in State Assessed. The Tax Commission is using the sales ratio study, which the Commission does not believe is a fair method of evaluating property.
The formal hearing with the State Tax Commission has been scheduled for January 29th.
SUE COOK MEETS
Sue Cook, Representative Aide for Congressman Nielson and Senator Garn met with the Commission. Among the topics discussed were:
Island in the Sky Road
Canyonlands National Park development
Nuclear Waste Repository
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
Increase in cost of gravel from the BLM for private citizens
Elimination of a Social Security Representative in Monticello
LUNCHEON MEETING WITH THE GRAND COUNTY COMMISSION
The Commission recessed for lunch at 1:00 p.m. for a luncheon meeting with the Grand County Commission and Sue Cook, Representative Aide for Congressman Nielson and Senator Garn. The minutes written by Sue Cook of that meeting are as follows.
San Juan and Grand County Commissioners met on January 14, 1985, in Monticello, Utah.
San Juan County Commission Chairman, Cal Black, mentioned to those present that Governor Bangerter will meet with the Joint Commissions and that they need to prepare an agenda of items that they want to present to him at this meeting. Some items are: Nuclear Repository, Intregal Vista, etc.
Commissioner Jimmy Walker of Grand County wants to present the views of this area. He feels the elected officials of the Wasatch front don't really understand our needs or what we want. The fear people have in the testing isn't really any different than what would be done to explore for gas and oil.
If Utah happens to become one of the top three areas for consideration then both County Commissions want to play an active role in the technical review and policy by having two members of each County serve on the technical review and policy board.
San Juan County will submit an application for funding along with Grand County, to hire a qualified individual to address the EA's. They want to make sure this individual addressess their views and does substantial investigation to adequately represent the feelings of the people of this area. They also want to be unified in a stand to make Gibson Dome a more attractive area to the DOE for a future repository.
The Needles Area was discussed and San Juan Commissioners made it clear to Grand County Commissioners they were using the Island in the Sky Road as a leverage for the original promises made by the National Park Service to develop the Needles area of the Park.
After the luncheon meeting the Commission reported that they will try to hold joint meetings with the Grand County Commission on a quarterly basis. The Commission expressed their appreciation to the Grand County Commission for the opportunity to meet with them and discuss common concerns.
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Cal Black recommended the name of John Baden to replace Ray Arnett as new Assistant Secretary of National Parks, Recreation and Wildlife.
SOCIAL SECURITY REPRESENTATIVE VISITS TO MONTICELLO ELIMINATED
The Commission received a letter from Peggy Jorgensen from Social Services regarding the elimination of a Social Security Representative in Monticello. Individuals needing his services will have to either travel to Blanding, 22 miles away or have to drive to Cortez, Colorado, to meet with him.
The Commission feels that if he is visiting Blanding on a monthly basis he could continue to visit Monticello at no additional cost.
LETTER RECEIVED RE: RICHARD FARABEE'S WRECKING YARD
The Commission received a letter from William Simpson regarding his opinion that Richard Farabee's wrecking yard is in violation of state safety regulations. The Commission was unable to contact Al Richens from the UDOT. The Commission will draft a letter to Mr. Richens requesting he look into this problem. A copy of Mr. Simpson's letter will also be sent to Mr. Richens.
1985 COMMISSION ASSIGNMENTS
The Commission decided that Commissioner Black will have Law Enforcement and Commissioner Bailey will be in charge of Fire Control.
SOCIAL SERVICES CONTRACT AMENDED
Commissioner Bailey made a motion to approve the amendment to Contract #78-8013 between the Utah State Department of Social Services and San Juan County and authorize Commissioner Black to sign it. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Holliday and carried unanimously.
JOINT MEETING WITH THE GOVERNOR SCHEDULED
The San Juan and Grand County Commissions will hold a joint meeting with the Governor on January 23rd at 10:00 a.m.
BILLS APPROVED FOR PAYMENT
A & M Propane Propane/Road Dept. 517.17
Abajo Archaeology Archaeologist/Mark Bond 2,604.70
Arnold Machinery Co. Parts/Road Dept. 200.31
John Baker Travel expenses 69.25
Ballard Supply Corp. Parts/Communications 1,350.00
Black Oil Company Fuel/Road Dept. 17,935.92
Blue Cross/Blue Shield Reimbursement invoice 21,164.15
Wes Breedlove Gasoline/Fire Truck 64.79
Brodart, Inc. Service/Feb. 1985 124.60
Caun-Co., Inc. Parts/Road Dept. 7.50
Central Utah Insurance Agency Treasurers Bond 378.00
Chevron USA Inc. Fuel/Sheriff's Dept. 18.23
Computerware Data Prod., Inc. Supplies/Treasurer's Office 131.18
Conoco Inc. Fuel/Sheriff's Dept. 10.11
Continental Telephone Co. of the West Telephone charges/Jail 23.17
C.W. Electronics Sales Company Supplies/Communication 337.41
Gateway Chevron Gas purchased/Sheriff's Dept. 16.08
Grand Tire Company, Inc. Tubes/Road Dept. 124.07
Fred Halliday Jury Comission/compensation 25.00
Haskins, Al Travel expenses 201.25
Ned Jensen Jury Commission/compensation 25.00
Labrums Drafting Systems, Inc. Supplies/Recorder's Office 67.82
Mexican Hat Association Promotion/Development Board 500.00
Mighty Distributing System Parts/Road Dept. 100.55
Monticello Plumbing & Heating Bid/Monticello Golf Course 4,479.92
Motorola Inc. Supplies/Communications 1,588.57
Motor Parts Company Supplies/Road Dept. 1,222.71
Motor Parts Pro Mart Home Center Supplies/Golf Course 55.16
New England Business Service, Inc. Supplies/Recorder's Office 167.64
Office Outpost Supplies/Extension Office 203.87
Orr's Auto Body & Glass Shop Supplies/Road Dept. 226.90
Quality Bookstore Books/Monticello Library 207.27
Parley Redd Mercantile Subscription/B-Library 36.00
Riverview Service Station Gas/Sheriff's Dept. 35.00
S-W Parts and Supply Parts/Road Dept. 106.87
San Juan County Road Dept. Supplies, repairs/Div. of Aging 935.54
San Juan County Surveyor Petty cash 38.36
San Juan Health Care Services Request for monies 56,283.38
San Juan Pharmacy Clipboard/fixed assets 2.43
The San Juan Record Supplies/Clerk's Office 142.75
Saveway Automotive Tires balanced/Div. of Aging 24.00
Spencer's Final payment/M-copier 897.50
St. George Hilton GMIS Conference 75.96
State Information System Service Teleprocessing/Nov. 1984 149.00
Tire and Auto Center, Inc. Repairs/Sheriff's Dept. 12.00
United Parcel Service Postage/Return on guns 15.00
United States Postal Service Bulk permit annual fee 40.00
University Radiologist Payment/Jimmy Manheimer 100.00
Utah Association of Counties 1985 Assessment dues 9,430.75
Utah Navajo Industries Supplies/Road Shop 5.94
Utah State Chapter - GMIS GMIS Conference 20.00
Utah State Dept. of Social Services Emergency Assistance 14,007.10
Utah State Library Books/fe-Library 108.35
Wycoff Freight/Road Dept. 31.38
Miss Utah Scholarship Pagent 1985 Franchise fee (Miss Utah Pagent) 250.00
There being no further business for this day the meeting adjourned at approximately 4:00 p.m.
Commissioner Calvin Black, Chairman Carol Taylor-Hoggard, Deputy Clerk