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MINUTES OF THE SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING HELD
OCTOBER 18, 1982
The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, the 18th day of October at the hour of 10:00 a.m. in the Courthouse at Monticello, Utah.
On roll call, the following members were present: Commissioner Calvin Black, Chairman
Commissioner Robert Low Commissioner Kenneth R. Bailey
Minutes of the previous week were read and approved upon the motion of Commissioner Low and the second of Commissioner Bailey and it carried unanimously.
WHITE DEER SIGHTED;
Commissioner Bailey reported that he and Winn Westcott sighted a white yearling deer south of Monticello in Joe Christensen's field. Commissioner Bailey said the deer was white, except for brown patches on each shoulder and a brown head.
MEXICAN HAT LAND REQUEST FROM THE BLM;.
Mr. T.J. Knight presented maps designating the land that the Community of Mexican Hat has requested that the county apply for acquisition from the BLM. The county has previously make application to acquire the land, which is a little less than 400 acres. If the request is approved, the county may acquire the land from the BLM at its appraised value. The San Juan Special Service District #1 would then like to acquire and develop the land for the benefit of the Mexican Hat Community. The Commission suggested that Mr. Knight also meet with Annette Jamison of the Monticello BLM office concerning the property.
SAN JUAN SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT #1:
A meeting will be held October 26th in the County Courthouse at 9:30 a.m. to sign the documents to
finalize the San Juan Special Service District #1 sewer project.
SU-CAP MEETING REPORT-APPOINTMENT TO STATE ADVISORY COUNCIL:
Mr. Al Haskins reported that the SU-CAP Board has accepted funding through the Department of
Community Services to extend their program through October,
Upon the recommendation of the Aging Council, Commissioner Low moved to reappoint Dave Guymon as the County's delegate to the State Advisory Council, with LaRay Alexander as alternate. The motion was sedonded by Commissioner Bailey and it carried unanimously.
AGING COUNCIL APPOINTMENT:
Upon the motion of Commissioner Low and the second of Commissioner Bailey, it was unanimously voted
to appoint Thelma Harral to replace Ruth Hyde on the San Juan Council on Aging.
4-H ANNUAL BANQUET;
Commissioner Bailey reported that the annual 4-H banquet will be held Tuesday, October 19th at
6:30 p.m. in the Monticello High School cafeteria,
HEALTH CARE SERVICE EMPLOYEES - STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM:
Commissioner Low reported that he has received a letter from the Health Care Service employees who are no longer participating in the State Retirement program. The employees stated that they do not wish to be reinstated, in the State Retirement program. Commissioner Low will discuss with the Health Care Services Board if the county should try to withdraw from the State Retirement system that portion which the county has contributed in behalf of the Health Care employees who have not been accepted back into the program,
PACK CREEK ROAD:
Commissioner Bailey reported that the Road Department is chip sealing the Pack Creek Road and the
job is going very well.
BRUEAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS ROADS AGREEMENT DISCUSSED;
Commissioner Bailey reported that the Road Department has received the road agreement between San Juan County and the Bureau of Indian Affairs Roads Division. Commissioner Bailey has reviewed the agreement and will request some changes be made before presenting it to the Commission for approval. The Agreement presently states that the County will hire an all Navajo crew to work on the Reservation, but the County does not feel it can agree to this. However, the Road Department will hire as many Navajos as are qualified to run the equipment.
GRADER BLADES:
Upon the recommendation of Commissioner Bailey, the Commission agreed that worn grader blades should be stored in Monticello with the cattle guards and pipes as part of the Road Department inventory. It was also agreed to sell the worn grader blades at the fair market value of $3.50 each.
HAY-HOT OIL COMPANY:
Commissioner Bailey reported that the USGS shut down Hay-Hot Oil Company from putting oil and salt-water residue on a Reservation road. It has been a regular procedure of the Road Department to use oil and saltwater residue to stabilize sandy roads, so Commissioner Bailey will try to work out this matter with the USGS.
ROAD DEPARTMENT TO PURCHASE PICK-UP TRUCKS:
The Commission authorized Commissioner Bailey to work with the Road Department to purchase two new
or 1982 pick-up trucks for the Road Department.
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COMMISSIONERS 1982 WORKSHOP REPORT:
Chairman Black reported on his and Commissioner Low's attendance at the annual Commissioners Workshop held October 14-16, in Logan, Utah, Governor Matheson was invited to speak at the workshop where he reported on revisions in State Land Board policies; the status of "Project BOLD;" working with the counties to resolve their lawsuit with the State Tax Commission concerning assessment methods; and his support of recommendations by the Utah Constitutional Revision Commission for major changes in the State Tax Commission. Chairman Black was enthused with the following programs Utah State Univer-sity reported they will be offering through their County Extension offices:
Soil moisture listing, "knowing your government," rural library program, life-span learning, and "one step at a time to financial security."
HALLS CROSSING FERRY REPORT:
Chairman Black reported on the October 11 & 12 meetings with State representatives and Del Webb Recreational Properties at Halls Crossing and Bullfrog concerning the proposed ferry and application to acquire adjacent lands for recreational and agricultural development. It was proposed that the State fund the ferry; Del Webb Recreational Properties, Inc. operate the ferry and be responsible for any operating deficits; and the Park Service prepare the approaches and ramps. At the meetings it was reported that Del Webb is working on an $8,000,000.00 expansion at Wahweap, and it is apparent that any future development at Halls Crossing and Bullfrog will depend on the out come of the election on the initiative petition to ban beer.
1982 CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS RECIEVE SUPPORT;
The Commission discussed the 1982 Utah Constitutional amendments which will appear on the November ballot as Propositions 1,2,3,& 4. Upon the motion of Commissioner Low and the second of Commissioner Bailey, it was unanimously voted to release the following statement supporting Propositions 1,2,3,& 4:
The Utah voter, in 1982, will be asked to make a number of very important choices at the ballot box on November 2. No other decisions, however, may be more important than how citizens vote on the four proposed amendments to the Utah Constitution. Particularly critical will be the electorates1 position on Proposition 1, the revision of the Tax Article of the Utah Constitution.
The members of the San Juan County Commission strongly support the passage of Proposition 1 and the other amendments and encourage the voters of San Juan County to vote "yes" on the amendments on November 2. Citizens should know that Proposition 1 and the other amendments have been overwhelmingly endorsed by the Utah Legislature and both major political parties. They are also the product of extensive study by the Utah Constitutional Revision Commission.
Proposition 1 is particularly important in that it will provide government with essential flexibility to deal with critical future problems. The amendments will allow for a fair and equitable property tax policy that will correct the unfair tax burden now carried by homeowners. In addition, the amendment will allow for the taxation of large commercial operations which presently are tax exempt. Without Proposition 1, past efforts to deal with the tax burden on homes and to provide adequate funding for local schools will be severly jeopardized.
The other amendments are less complex, but also merit favorable consideration by voters. We would hope voters would avail themselves of the opportunity to study the issues and to critically evaluate their merits and the breadth of their support. As county commissioners it is out position that all four amendments and especially Proposition 1 should be strongly supported by all voters on November 2.
IF PROPOSITION NO. 1 IS NOT APPROVED, THE PROPERTY TAXES ON HOMES IN SAN JUAN COUNTY WILL INCREASE APPROXIMATELY 70%.
WATER PROJECT FUNDING PROPOSITION RECEIVES SUPPORT:
Upon the motion of Commissioner Bailey and the second of Commissioner Low, it was unanimously voted to support adoption of proposition 6 on the November ballot, which will allow the borrowing of funds for the Recapture Project and Monticello Project from the State of Utah at 3% - 4 1/2% rather than at the higher commercial rates.
BUILDING PERMIT APPROVED:
A building permit was approved for Ted Christensen for a mobile home. The permit was signed by
Commissioner Bailey.
MI VIDA MINE CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT APPROVED:
The Commission received a request for consent to assignment for the 49% of Minerals West, Inc. to Energy Fuels, Ltd. of that, certain lease dated January 13, 1975 by and between San Juan County as lessor and Larry Shumway as Lessee. Under the terms of the lease, the County must consent to any assignment, therefore, Commissioner Low moved to grant the request for consent to assignment. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Bailey and it carried unanimously. The consent was signed by Chairman Black in behalf of the County.
BLUFF - MONTEZUMA CREEK ROAD BID OPENING:
The following county, state, and construction company representatives were present for the 2:00 p.m.
bid opening for County Road #216 Bluff-Montezuma Creek road project.
Calvin Black, Commission Chairman
Robert Low, Commissioner
Kenneth R. Bailey, Commissioner
Bruce K. Halliday, County Attorney
Doug Pehrson, County Engineer
Hugh Kirkham, from the State Department of Transportation
Harold Lyman, from Job Service
Clifford Woodland, from Fife Rock Products
Craig Stratton, from Stratton Brothers Construction
Paul Ricks, from Kiewit and Sons, Construction
Chuck Rounds and Kenny Schmids, from Summit, Inc.
Ernest K. Farley, from Nielsons, Inc.
David A. Burton, from Sunmount Corporation
Bill Pratt and Darwin Ogden, from American Building
Paul Fitzgerold, from Harper Excavating
Having determined that all the bids received were from pre-qualified bidders, as specified in the notice to contractors, Chairman Black opened the following bids at 2:00 p.m.
1. Stratton Brothers, Hurricane, Utah, Total Bid Price $3,000,735.43
2. Harper Excavating, West Jordan, Utah, 4,200,243.43
3. American Building Corporation, Richfield, Utah 2,633,000.00
4. Summit, Inc. , Rapid City, South Dakota, 2,362,570.44
5. Fife Rock Products, Inc., Brigham City, Utah, 3,946,008.96
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6. Sunmount Corporation, Salt Lake City, Utah, Total Bid Price $3,406,905.80
7. Peter Kiewit and Sons, Murry, Utah, 2,727,769,20
8. Nielsons, Inc., Cortez, Colorado, 3,214,067.00
9. Clegg Construction Company, Provo, Utah, 3,484,094.20
Chairman Black checked to be sure that each signature page was properly filled in, then read, for the information of those present, the unit prices of the apparent low bidder, Summit, Inc.
It was requested that Doug Pehrson and Hugh Kirkham review and verify all bids and present a report and recommendations to the Commission, The totals will be tallied and sent to all bidders.
GREEN THUMB PROGRAM:
Mr. Mott Robins met with the Commission to explain Green Thumb's program to pay the minimun wage to people over 55 who qualify as "low income" and are placed in public service jobs sponsored by communities, counties, or other non-profit organizations. This is a year-round program and possible opportunities for employment are as aids in schools, libraries, senior citizen centers, parks and museums. Mr. Haskins reported that the City of Blanding is currently interested in getting a school crossing guard under the Green Thumb program. There are presently 15 people in San Juan County involved in the program and the Commission would like to see all that could benefit from the program, have the opportunity to work.
BILLS PRESENTED FOR APPROVAL AND PAYMENT:
First Security Bank of Utah Purchase B-Road TCD $ 958,515.00
San Juan County First Half 1982 Assessing & Collecting 9,935.96
First Security Bank of Utah Purchase Atlas-Civil 4216 644,166.44
First Security Bank of Utah General/B-Road/Justice Court 968,749.89
San Juan County Road Dept. Petty Cash 78.99
A & M Propane Propane 406.97
American Paper Plastic Teaspoons, etc. 218.40
Area Prosessing Center, Inc. Computer Charges 474.59
Don Barton Weed Control 33.52
Bantam Books Books 37.96
Black Oil Company Gasoline, oil,etc. 80.45
Blanding High School FBLA Club Future Leaders to attend Utah Business Week 100.00
Blue Mountain Foods T.V. Meals 780.79
Cleal Bradford Labor and Economic Profile & the Public Meeting 132.30
Chevron U.S.A. Inc. Gasoline 77.43
Continental Tel Co of the West Telephone Charges 291.26
The Copy Shop, Inc. Supplies 46.14
Val Dalton Weed Control 55.50
E-Z Mart Gasoline, etc. 134.89
Gateway Chevron Charge Battery, etc. 6.00
Husky Oil Company Gasoline 81.75
Inkley's Chemicals 17.64
Keele Johnson Weed Control 94.50
Dennis Jones Hauled Mowers to be Repaired to Salt Lake City 130.20
Kimball Equipment Company Parts 2,014.34
James Laws Lumber 1,471.20
Robert Low Travel 82.76
Lucas Distributing "Bowes" Supplies 79.81
Monticello High School Future Leaders to attend Utah Business Week 100.00
Monticello Mercantile Company Supplies 3.81
Motor Parts Supplies 1,382.60
Motor Parts Supplies 63.20
Navajo Communication Company Telephone Charges 49.98
Pay Day Drug Company Supplies 3.19
Phillips Petroleum Company Gasoline 19.43
Ruel Randall Weed Control 150.00
Parley Redd Mercantile Table and Chairs 121.81
San Juan County Fair County Fair Guard Duty; Entry Fees 111.40
San Juan County Hospital Balance of Health Care's 1982 Budget 446,696.44
San Juan Hospital Patient at Hospital (P.& I.) 5.00
San Juan County Road Department Supplies; Gasoline; Spraying 911.39
San Juan Travel Petty Cash 74.44
Saveway Automotive Tires 860.00
Tek Shop Repair Slide Projector 13.00
Texaco USA Gasoline 353.97
Utah Navajo Industries Supplies 70.50 Utah State Department of Social Services-Sercives provided for Aging .& Nutrition Contracts
Local Match for Information & Referral Program 9,001.86
Weber Distributing Ratchet Chain Wrench 49.95
Western Auto Supplies 7.32
Wheeler Machinery Company Parts 1,882.81 Whitehorse High School Future Business Leaders attending Utah Business Week 100.00
Xerox Corporation Paper 72.50
Mike Young, Inc. Chevrolet Impala 1982//IGCEC24COCJ136236 8,292.00
Young's Machine Company Repair Hub & Spindle on Transport,etc. 483.75
Oscar Semadeni Gasoline 47.59 The San Juan Record Notice to Contractors(Bluff-Montezuma Creek Proj.) 68.80
Industrial Parts Depot. Inc. Parts 810.27
Dyna Systems Freight 1.65
There being no further business for this day, the meeting was adjourned at 3:45 p.m.
Calvin Black, Chairman Mary Jane Phillips, deputy clerk