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SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMISSION OCTOBER 20, 1986
The San Juan County Commission met in regular session on October 20, 1986 at the hour of 10 a.m. at the San Juan County Courthouse, Monticello, Utah.
The following members were present: Commissioner Black, Chairman
Commissioner Holliday Commissioner Bailey
Minutes of the October 13, 1986 Commissioner's Meeting were approved on corrections by the motion of Commissioner Holliday and seconded by Commissioner Bailey. UNANIMOUS.
MONTEZUMA CREEK FIRE BUILDING - burglarized
George Kensley, fire warden, reported to the Commission that the Montezuma Creek fire station was burglarized last week. Mr. Kensley said the person must have gone down the open hallway irt the building, up through the ceiling, and kicked the ceiling in. A battery charger and extension cord were taken and the estimated damage of the ceiling is about $300.00. Mr. Kensley said the building needs to be more secure and the doors in the hall need to be chained and/or padlocked. The ambulance is also in this building and there has not been an inventory done to see if anything was taken from it. The sheriff's department is investigating this.
MERIT COMMISSION - ALTERNATE MEMBER APPOINTED
There will be a Merit Commission meeting tomorrow October 21, for the grievance of Phil Bolduc, deputy sheriff. Due to the absence of R.J. Fellmeth, merit commission member, the Commission need to appoint an alternate. Commissioner Bailey made the motion to appoint Edward Boyle as an alternate to the Merit Commission. Commissioner Holliday seconded the motion. UNANIMOUS.
ELECTED OFFICIALS MONTHLY MEETING
Assessor - Barbara Montella said that everything in her office was just fine. The corrected tax notices
have been put on the computer and sent out in the mail.
Recorder - Mary Lou Mosher told the Commission that she needed two new typewriters in her office. It was
brought up that the Sheriff's office and the Clerk's office also need new typewriters. Commissioner
Bailey said he would like Ron McDonald (an IBM typewriter repairman) to look at and evaluate all of the
typewriters in the courthouse before a final decision is made.
Mrs. Mosher reported that she was appointed to the Lands Record Committee of the National Association of
County Recorders and Clerk for 1987.
Sheriff Rigby Wright said the opening week-end of the 1987 deer season started with problems of hunters
gaining access to public and private lands on certain roads. A policy needs to be set before next year to
prevent this from happening again. The Commission said if it was a county road the county's regulations
prohibit locking of gates. Commissioner Bailey said he would provide Mr. Wright with a list and a map of
the county's B and D roads.
1986 ELECTION WORKERS
Commissioner Bailey made the motion to appoint the following election workers and Commissioner Holliday seconded the motion. UNANIMOUS.
No, 1 - Bluff No. 5 - Ucolo
Receiving Rachel Richardson
Pat Cook Ruth Crowley
Baxter Benally Henna Johnson
Doug Pehrson Alternates
Diane Tracy/Donna Poole Counting
Doris Schmitt No. 6 - La Sal
Brenda Bowles Merline Kyle
Susan Doran Verna Louderback
Paula Garcia
Alternate
Interpreters Barbara Redd
Ernest Sampson Stella Kee
No. 2 - Montezuma Creek No. 7 - Spanish Valley
Receiving Kathryn Cresswell
Lillian Thomas Lorraine Tangren
Primrose Phillips Darlene Sommerville
Inez Burke
No. 8 - North Monticello
Counting Receiving
Elsie Dee Clara Mae Hatch
Pamela McCart LaRaine Redd
Vernetta Sonderegger
Interpreters Counting
Everitt Thomas Janet Hazelton
Lula Katso Cindy Leavitt
Maxine Lyman
No. 3 - Aneth No. 9 - South Monticello
Receiving Receiving
Brenda Benally Ann Palmer
Elsie Billie Hortense Rice
Brenda Chee Glenice Mclnnes
Counting Counting
Roxanne Todachene
Leona Benally Anna Broderick
Daisy Todachene Sherrill Redd
Linda Lewis Interpreters
Elizabeth Begay No. 10 - Northwest Blanding
Mary Chee Receiving
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Shirley Shumway Terry Palmer Counting
No. 4 - Cedar Point Claudia Orr
Pat Breedlove Carol Black
Minnie Gidcumb Donna Marion
Sarah Carhart
No. 11 - Southwest Blanding Alternate Receiving
Cindy Carhart Gene Hacking
Peggy Lyman
No. 12 - Mexican Hat Shari Mexican
Ann Baum Counting
Verna Jean Clark LaVern Tate
Marilyn Hunt Eloise Mahon
Tamara Barton
Interpreters Interpreter
Kathryn Rock Jeanie Kiro
Mae Johnson Alice Atene Begaye
Alternate
Eleanor Mose-
No. 13 - Oljato No. 14 - Navajo Mountain
Betty Dandy Theresa James
Bahe Stanley Stella R. Drake
Frieda Crank Keith King
Interpreters Interpreters
Gregory Holiday Marietta Stevns
Priscilla Holiday Nancy Folgheraiter
No. 15 - Halls Crossing No. 16 - Red Mesa
Karen Porter Lucille Nez
Connie King Priscilla Topaha
Donna Johnson Bertina Topaha
No. 17 - Southeast Blanding Interpreters
Receiving Cecelia Nakai
Elizabeth Wright Floyd Tsinagine
Betty Mosher
Mabel June Palmer No. 18 - Northeast Blanding
Counting Receiving
Betty Early Paula Jones
Sharon Guymon Dolores Bayles
Kay Jones Francelle Blickenstaff
Counting
No. 19 - Central Monticello Marsha Keele
Receiving Fern Watkins
Sonny Redd Nancy H. Martinea
Bessie Bailey Interpreter
Iris Barton Nancy Tso Counting
Tharla Holyoak
Fern Frost
Jolene Bailey
No. 20 - White Mesa
Shirley Denetsosie Loretta Posey Mary Jane Yazzie
Interpreters Barbara Morris Anna Marie Nat - Alternate
Mrs. Johnson said that the Democrat and Republican parties may want to have poll watchers at some of the voting places because of the write-in candidates in this county election.
UTAH STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 74 - DAVID ADAMS Trust Fund
David Adams, state representative, met with the Commission to discuss various topics. The Commission asked Mr. Adams about the amendment to the Trust Fund and how it was standing as of now. Mr. Adams said there should be no problems in getting it started again this year. Last year, the Trust Fund amendment went through the committee and to the board, but it never got it into the Senate. Mr. Adams said he will have it prefiled and ready for early consideration and a full hearing. Roads Needs Study
Commissioner Bailey told Mr. Adams that he would like to discuss the statewide road needs study contract between UDOT and the Joint roads comnittee. Mr. Bailey said he is going to provide some information to the study people on the gravel and dirt road maintenance because UDOT assumes it's not available in the state. Commissioner Bailey gave Mr. Adams some information on this. Automobile taxes
Mr. Adams said he is on a committee that is considering some legislation that Barbara Montella, Assessor, might want to give some input on this. A couple of years ago there was a proposition for in-lieu tax on automobiles and the committee is formulating legislation on this. If the proposal to the State Tax Comnission is accepted in its entirety, the state employee in the county assessor's office may be lost. The State Tax Commission's argument is that the reason the state should take it over is that they can do it more efficiently and save money. Mrs. Montella said the state only pays the county $200.00 a month and believes it will not work as proposed. There would only be one regional office for the southern area and that would be in Price. The Commission said they would like to see it implemented so that everyone would have to pay a fee on their automobiles. If it changes to in-lieu-tax instead of the assessed evaluation, it would probably be figured on the highest valuation in the state. Driver's education in the school system
Mr. Adams said there is a push to eliminate driver's education from the public school system. Mrs. Montella said the money that the Assessor's office collects from automobile licensing for driver's
education goes directly into the state driver's education fund. Mr. Adams said he is not sure if
eliminating the driver's education from the state school system is right because this money comes from
automobile funds. A private training course would have to be set up in each community and it could be
costly to the individual.
Mined Land Act
Commissioner Black said he would like to see an amendment to the Mined Land Act, to repeal it's
application on all federal lands. It should be repealed because the state law is a duplication of the
federal regulations on mining claims on federal lands. This hurts the small miner in the state, causes
conflicts and is a waste of money.
Driving under revocation
Bruce Halliday, county attorney, asked Mr. Adams that if someone has their license revoked for driving
under the influence in another state and if they come into Utah and drive (without a license) can Utah
charge them for driving on revocation. The statute reads that if they are charged on revocation they have
to be revoked under the Utah law, so if they lose their license in one state then they can't be tried in
another state. Mr. Halliday said the statute language needs to be changed so that these problems don't
arise.
Local Option Gasoline Tax
Commissioner Black said there is a proposal in the state for local option gasoline tax. The bill has been
prefiled and will permit local entities to impose a gasoline tax. This has a lot of support and will
provide a back door to get more money from the B & C road funds.
Social Services
Rick Bailey, aging department, explained the county's feelings on the Social Services proposal to join the
alcohol, drugs and mental health programs and turn the operating authority over to the counties. The
Commission is opposed to this because the state has the expertise to operate this. The rural areas will
have a hard time locating competent people to administer this program. The Commission support the aging
and adult services program to remain in tack.
STATE SCHOOL BOARD EDUCATION CANDIDATES
Harold S. Jensen and Valerie J. Kelson, candidates for state school board met with the Commission to give a little of their backgrounds and qualifications.
SOUTHEASTERN UTAH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
There will be a Development District Board meeting tomorrow at 5 p.m.
NEEDLES - NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
Carl Eisemann reported that the San Juan Development Board selected Buddy Redd to represent the board in working with the National Park Service on the planning for a new visitor center and campground at the Needles.
COMMUNICATIONS - TEMPORARY HELP - BILL BAYLES
Bill Bayles, communication engineer, met with the Commission to request temporary help. Mr. Bayles said he needs help in going to Abajo Peak this winter. Mr. Bayles said the new building on Abajo Peak will not be finished until next sunnier. The Commission approved the temporary help.
SAN JUAN WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT - EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 1 p.m. the Commission went into an executive session to discuss the San Juan Water Conservancy District.
The Commission came back into session and discussed the need to appoint three new members. The Commission will look at the recommendations and make the appointments before next year. The Commission and the District agreed to meet annually to review and recommend new members and also to review the projects and audits. The Commission and the District will also send each other their meeting minutes where each are concerned. Recapture Lake
Norman Nielson, a member of the District, said that the upkeep of Recapture Lake is getting out of hand. Commission said that a private individual would not have much interest in it. The Commission will discuss this problem with the BLM.
SALES AND USE TAXES - UAC
The Commission received a memo from UAC stating that Salt Lake County Amendment to Proposed Agreement Between Counties and the State Tax Commission Regarding Sales and Use Taxes. The Commission will ask Bruce Halliday, county attorney, to review the amendments.
HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATOR - JOHN FELLMETH
The Commission hired John Fellmeth as the new county hospital administrator. Mr. Fellmeth reported that he had met with most of the hospital employees and asked for their support and help. The Commission met with Mr. Fellmeth to discuss the hospital policy of cash payment due upon the time of the service. Commissioner Black said he received a call from a concerned resident who had insurance but was required to pay cash and there has been several other complaints on this. Mr. Fellmeth said he would review the policy.
Ambulance Mr. Fellmeth asked the Commission if Rick Bailey, administrative assistant, could continue working with the county's ambulance service, maintenance, and also meeting with the EMT associations. Mr. FelLmeth said he would take over the finance end of them. The Commission asked for an explanation of this to be presented to the Health Board.
BILLS APPROVED FOR PAYMENT
Baker & Taylor books for library M 12.76
Nelson Begay uniform allowance Sept/Oct 70.00
Nicky Black Hauling road dept 924.00
Black, Oley tool allowance Oct 86 25.00
Tully Black uniform allowance Sept OCt 70.00
Black Oil Company fuel road dept 3,490.77
Blue Mountain Music telephone library M 29.95
Blue Mountain Petroleum, Inc. fuel for road dept 938.05
Philippe Bolduc uniform allowance Sept/Oct 70.00
Charles Bowles uniform allowance Sept/Oct 70.00
Brodart, Inc. service Dec. 86 Library M 129.95
Bryan, Robert F. tool allowance Oct. 86 25.00
Steve Carpenter herbicide purchased 150.00
Continental Tel Co of West tele charges courthouse 945.29
Rudolph Cook uniform allowance Sept/Oct 70.00
Cortez Newspapers, Inc. advertising road dept 21.08
HF Cosby Jr. Hauling road dept 1,597.75
Crowley Construction bldg fire lines Kickman F. 180.00
Delwes Company, Inc. supplies library M 78.09
Tom Dyer uniform allowance Sept/Oct 70.00
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Halliday, Mike uniform allowance Sept/Oct 70.00
Hawkins, Stanley M. tool allowance Oct 86 25.00
Honest Dollar Construction hauling road dept 577.50
Humphreys, Peggy travel expenses 58.72
Frank Jackson partial refund bail 86DWR449 115.00
Utah State Tax Commission penalty Interest Due 2 quart 203.71
Monticello Justice of Peace Sheriff's office collections 76.00
Intermountain Battery supplies road dept 225.00
Howard Johnsons Travel Rick Bailey 108.40
Curtis Jones Herbicide purchased 150.00
Journal of Extension Subscription extension 33.00
Kelly Company Supplies Circuit Court 47.00
Kirby, Jack H. uniform allowance 70.00
Max Ksiazkiewicz tool allowance Oct 86 25.00
Leavitt, Grant H. profess, service Oct 86 579.60
Venice Lyman restitution:Kelly Shumway 100.00
Martineauf Gary Janitor Library B Oct 86 404.25
Kenneth Miller Hauling road dept 2,117.50
Monticello City Justice/Peace from S.O. Leroy Nielson 10.00
Motor Parts Pro Mart Home Center supplies library M 25.69
Victor Nebeker tool allowance Oct 86 25.00
Orr's Auto Body & Glass Shop parts road dept 271.47
Park's Sportsman supplies recreation 199.23
Tierre J. Patterson tool allowance Oct. 86 25.00
Byron Peterson herbicide purchased 150.00
Andy Peterson herbicide purchased 150.00
William H. Pierce uniform allowance Sept Oct 70.00
Quality Bookstore supplies library M 8.01
Quill Corporation supplies purchasing dept 115.16
Quill Livestock Equipment cattle guards road dept 16,000.00
Rachel Romero janitor library M Oct 86 225.00
San Juan County Chemicals road dept 8,251.88
San Juan County Ext. Office Petty Cash 11.01
San Juan County Hospital Health Program 930.08
San Juan County Library M Petty Cash 37.27
San Juan Physicians Group Pay Deduct Sanchez 10.10
The San Juan Record public notice 17.60
Gaylen Schaugaard Janitor Library M Oct. 86 173.25
Shilo Inn-Salt Lake City travel G. Leavitt 64.00
Dayne Shumway Const Hauling road dept 2,271.50
Sorbus Supplies for printer 280.06
Southern Paving Company Cold Mix Asphalt Road Dept 14,584.98
Steiner Corporation Supplies road dept 84.56
Steve Stovall Uniform allowance Sept Oct 70.00
Swenson, Eric P. Public defender Oct 86 500.00
Tek Shop Survey Condition Tyewriter 68.00
University Radiologist Pay Deduct J. Manheimer 100.00
Utah Association of Counties Reg UAC Gail & Mary Lou 160.00
Utah Gas Service Company Utilities Courthouse 1,393.34
Utah Power & Light Company Utilities Montz. Creek Rec 184.19
West Publishing Company Supplies Attorney's office 77.90
S. Rigby Wright uniform allowance Sept/Oct 70.00
Mike Young Incorporated safety Insp Dept of Aging 66.88
Colonial Life & Accident Ins Liability From Payroll run 468.25
Equitable Life Assurance Soc Liability From Payroll run 810.00
First Security Bank, of Utah Liability from payroll run 11,835.96
San Juan Credit Union liability from payroll run 872.83
State Tax Commission of Utah liability from payroll run 3,095.85
Utah Public Employees Assoc liability from payroll run 120.29
U.S.E. Credit Union liability from payroll run 5,567.77
Utah State Retirement Board liability from payroll run 564.33
Utah State Retirement Fund liability from payroll run 16,688.90
Ut St Social Security Agency liability from payroll run 17,845.56
ADJOURNED
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.
Calvin Black, Chairman Karen Halls, deputy clerk