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MINUTES OF THE SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING HELD
SEPTEMBER 27, 1982
The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, the 27th day of September at the hour of 10:00 a.m. in the Courthouse at Monticello, Utah.
On roll call, the following members were present: Chairman Calvin Black
Commissioner Robert Low Commissioner Kenneth R. Bailey
Minutes of the previous week were read and approved with the specified corrections upon the motion of Commissioner Low and the second of Commissioner Bailey and it carried unanimously.
PAUL FOREMAN MEETS CONCERNING THE INITIATIVE PETITION:
Mr. Paul Foreman presented a letter to the commissioners expressing the feelings of Janet Wilcox and himself that because the Commission and the San Juan Development Board are opposed to the initiative petition, any study the Development Board might conduct on the initiative's impact to the county would be biased. Mr. Foreman requested that a firm from outside the county be hired to make an impact study.
Speaking for the Board of Commissioners, Chairman Black stated that the Commission and the Development Board members have the responsibility to take positions on these and other issues that they consider to be the the best interests of the county, while citizens have the right to agree or disagree and to act accordingly. The Commission confired that no public money will be spent by either the Develop-ment Board or the Commissioners to lobby for or against the initiative petition. Chairman Black ex-plained that the law requires the county to prepare and mail to each registered voter a pamphlet containing statements in 300 words or less from proponents and oponents of the petition. Chairman Black also explained that the Commissioners, and members of the Development Board have taken a position in opposition to the adoption of the proposed ordinance because they feel it will not solve the problems of alcohol abuse and use; it will increase bootleeging, it will generate disrespect for the law; it will specifically destroy the business and livelihood of many people and encourage many more people to go outside the county and state to buy many products in addition to beer and; discourage tourists from visiting and/or staying in the county. The Commission felt that an outside firm doing a study on the initiative's impact to the county would gather the same information as the Development Board and all information will be available to the public.
Mr. Foreman responded that he personally feels that if restrictions were to be placed on alcohol in the county people would be inclined to drink less.
The Commission thanked Mr. Foreman for his intrest in the issues and for coming to the meeting.
DEBORAH HARVEY MEETS CONCERNING HORSE SHOW TROPHIES;
Mrs. Deborah Harvey reported that the horse show at this years County Fair brought in $280.00 and it had been her understanding from attending the Fair Board meetings that the expenses, incurred for judging and trophies for the horse show that were not covered by the proceeds would be paled for from the Fair budget. The Commission reviewed the minutes of the Fair Board meeting and authorized Mrs. Harvey to submit her voucher for the trophies to the County Clerk and Auditor's office and the funds should come out of the Fair's budget. In the future, it is hoped that the horse show will set high enough entrance fees and gate fees to pay its way at the county fair.
COUNTY FAIR CHAIRMAN APPOINTED FOR 1982;
Mrs. Deborah Harvey expressed her concerns and support for the County Fair and said she would like to volunteer to serve as chairman of the Fair Board for 1983. Commissioner Low moved to accept Mrs. Harvey's offer to serve as chairman of the Fair Board as he felt her record of participation in the community and county fair showed that she would be qualified. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Bailey and it carried unanimously.
HEALTH CARE BUDGET PROPOSALS PRESENTED:
Health Care Services Administrator, Bill Reger, presented to the Commission the proposed Capital Expenditure Budget Summary for FY 1983 and the San Juan Hospital Budget Statement of Revenue and Expenses for Budget Year 1983. Mr. Reger explained the different break-downs for the Capital Expenditures Medical and Non-Medical. He also reported on the new laws that will affect revenues to the hospital and nursing home; computer services used by the hospital; equipment that is needed and facility maintenance plans for the hospital. The newly created position of Administrator of Ambulance servies was discussed and Mr. Reger explained that the position is being tried on a 90-day trial basis, Mr. Reger and the Commission agreed that it is their goal to have both the nursing home and hospital operating in the "black," so that equipment can be kept current and the people of the county can have access to the best quality health care the county can provide.
FIRE WARDEN REPORT;
Fire Warden, John Baker, reported that he installed a truck in Monument Valley this past week. He also reported that he met with the newly formed Mexican Hat Fire Department on September 23rd, and their problems are being worked out.
CHAIRMAN BLACK REPORTS ON MEETINGS ATTENDED:
Chairman Black reported on his attendance at the National BLM Advisory Committee meeting in Washington, D.C. last week. Several resolutions were adopted by the committee and the committee unanimously passec a resolution urging full funding of Payment in Lieu of Taxes from the Federal Government.
Chairman Black also gave a brief report on his attendance at a debate in Salt Lake City held between the Stat's Senatorial and Congressional candidates regarding nuclear power and spent fuel storage.
Chairman Black briefed Commissioner Bailey on the Joint City/ County/ State Roads Committee Meeting held September 24th in Salt Lake City, at which time recommendations for distribution of "B," "C," and Collector Road funds to urban and urual ares were presented.
BLUFF BICENTENNIAL PROPERTY DISCUSSED:
Commissioner Bailey reported that the BLM is requesting the relinquishment of application for a Recreation and Public Purposes Grant of 80 acres of land near the community of Bluff. The grant was applied for during the Bicentennial and unless the community of Bluff can present a plan for access to the 80 acres, the Commission feels it should comply with the BLM's request and release the application back to them on October 12, 1982.
WEED & RODENT BOARD MEETING REPORT;
Commissioner Bailey reported that in order to stimulate participation by the smaller users in the Weed Control Program this coming year, the county will still reimburse 50% of the cost of weed killers used, up to a $150.00 limit.
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In an effort to control damage from native rodents, the Weed & Rodent Board will try to make available pellets which have proven effective in controlling these rodents.
BLUFF TO MONTEZUMA CREEK ROAD REPORT:
Commissioner Kenneth Bailey was authorized, by the Commission, to write and sign a letter, in behalf
of the County, expressing their approval of the State Department of Transportation and the County
Engineer working jointly on the construction engineering for the Bluff to Montezuma Creek Road
project.
Commissioner Bailey made a motion to approve issuing the bid plans for the Bluff to Montezuma Creek road project for $20.00 to all interested persons, but all bidders for the project will have to be qualified by the State. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Low and it carried unanimously. The project plans are available from the County Engineer's office, and deputy clerk, Mary Jane Phillips, was authorized to refer all correspondence concerning the bid plans immediately to the County Engineer.
LISBON VALLEY ROAD;
Commissioner Bailey reported that Continental Telephone Company of the West has agreed to move, at their own expense, the cables which were installed along the survey line marking the removal of a curve on the Lisbon Valley road.
BUS ROUTE MAINTENANCE;
Commissioner Bailey reported that the Road Department is working with the School District to prepare maps of the exact school bus routes for the road foremen, so that they will be able to perform the necessary maintenance and snow removal for each route.
ROAD DEPARTMENT PURCHASING POLICY;
Commissioner Bailey reported that is the County Road Department's policy to not sell materials to
anyone owing on a past due invoice with the department.
GRAVEL REMOVED FROM VEGA WASH FOR PRIVATE USE;
Commissioner Bailey discussed the recent removal of gravel from the County's pit at Vega Wash for
private purposes. He presented a letter from the Road Superintendent and the District #1 Foreman
detailing their knowledge of events concerning the removal of gravel. The County Attorney was
asked to contact the party who removed the gravel concering his understanding and involvement in the
matter.
DOLORES COUNTY CONCERNING SNOW REMOVAL;
Commissioner Low reported to Commissioner Bailey that Dolores County is preparing their budget for road maintenance and would like to know what the county expects to reimburse them for the snow removal Dolores County performs at Bug Point and Cedar Point. Dolores County would also like to work out a maintenance and snow removal agreement for 5-6 miles of road in that area. Commissioner Bailey will report to Delores County on these matters.
PRIMARY ELECTION VOTES CANVASSED FOR 1982;
The Commission canvassed the election returns from the county's 19 voting districts. According
to their canvass, the following corrections should be made in the official election returns;
1. An additional 2 votes for Eric Swenson in Ucolo District #5.
2. An additional 5 votes for Dan Hunter in Monticello District #19
3. An additional 2 votes for Bruce Halliday from absentee ballots in Monticello Dist. #19. Th above changes in the vote totals will not change in any way the outcome of the Primary election. INITIATIVE PETITION DISCUSSED;
The County Attorney, Bruce Halliday, adivsed the Commission on the deadlines for preparing the pamphlet of arguments for and against the initiative which is to be mailed to each registered voter in the county. The arguments are to be submitted to the Commission by October 4, 1982. The Commission then approved the wording on the ballot for the initiative petition as follows;
Shall the Ordinance submitted by initiative petition which prohibits the Sale of Beer in all unincorporated areas of the County; and which makes other changes in the San Juan County ordinances regarding possession and distribution of beer and alcohol be adopted.
For Adoption; Against Adoption:
AIRPORT HANGAR LEASES APPROVED;
Airport hangar lease agreements were approved for: Roper Helicopter for Blanding Hangar #16
Calvin Black for Blanding Hangar #2 Black Oil Company for Monticello Hangar #2 Minerals West for Monticello Hangar #1.
CORRESPONDENCE;
Received from Gust, Rosenfeld, Divelbess & Henderson Law Offices, the inducement resolution and pre-liminary agreement authorizing the issuance by San Juan County of Revenue Bonds in an amount not to exceed $10,000,000. The agreement and inducement resolution were authorized and approved by the Board of County Commissioners on August 23, 1982.
BILLS PRESENTED FOR APPROVAL AND PAYMENT:
San Juan County First half of 1982 Assessing & Collecting $ 9,935.96
First Security Bank of Utah Purchase B-Road TCD 958,515.00
First Security Bank of Utah Purchase Collector Road TCD 388,095.43
First Security Bank of Utah Purchase PILT TCD 346,847.00
San Juan County Surveyor Petty Cash 36.47
Arrow Trophies Trophies 1,023.00
Walter Atine Travel 37.80
Brand R Sporting Goods Basketballs, etc. 105.90
Wayne Ball Monticello Library Janitorial Serivces(inside) 220.00
Dolores Bench, Limited Partnership Refund on overpayment of 1978 property tax
per State Tax Commission 34,759.46
E.A. Black Haul sand & put in Trench 105.00
Blanding Mercantile Company Garbage bags 9.77
Bonneville Chemical & Equipment Co. Cyn Germicidal 72.00
Bronson's Books 35.80
Telesfora Chacon Travel 9.24
First Security Bank of Utah Check Order 82.24
Floor Care Equipment Sectional Brush Wafers 1,360.13
W.W. Grainger, Inc. Heater 332.74
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International Business Machines Corp. Repair; Purchase and Service Agreement 580.65
Ace Holden Window Repair at Courthouse 34.00
Gary Martineau Blanding Library Janitorial Services 385.00
Mary Lou Mosher Key Operator IBM Machine 25.00
Charlene Mueller Repairs on Mobile Home at Airport (Monticello) 21.39
National Chemsearch Dieselguard, etc. 244.53
Burt Odette Custodial Services for Monticello Library (Grounds) 165.00
Office Equipment Company Supplies 36.90
Everett Johnson Buildings Materials for Fair 109.72
Marvin Johnson Travel 228.90
Mitch Kalauli Travel 158.00
LaSal Store Gas for LaSal Fire Department 8.60
Grant Leavitt PGA Meetings; Professional Services & Greens Fees 1,241.50
Quality Book Store Books 211.27
Redd Motors Two Chevrolets(Sheriff's Dept.) 9,252.00
Redex, Inc. Freight 2,451.34
San Juan County Monticello Library Petty Cash 40.84
San Juan County Nursing Home Advance for operating expenses 20,000.00
San Juan County Recorder Petty Cash 92.45
San Juan County Road Department Spraying; gasoline 358.48
Seaboard Pencil Company, Inc. Pencils-stamped 108.70
Eric Swenson Legal Services (Public Defender) 500.00
Margaret B. Taylor Professional Services 200.75
TraveLodge Travel Account 52.00
Turf Equipment company Supplies 53.73
Utah Gas Service Company Replace Thermocouple 22.96
Utah Power & Light Company Utility 365.43
West Publishing Company Books 32.50
Theresa Folgheraiter Judge of Election 30.00
Leo Manheimer Judge of Election 30.00
Emmanuel Smallcanyon Judge of Election 30.00
Johnson Begay Subsistance 80.00
Jim Benally Subsistance 40.00
Stanley Hawkins Tool Allowance 25.00
Thomas Holly Subsistance 80.00
Jack Rentz Subsistance 80.00
Harold Williams Subsistance 88.00
Redex, Inc. Freight 1,436.63
There being no further business for this day, the meeting was adjourned at 4:00 p.m.
CaIvin Black, Chairman Mary Jane Phillips, deputy clerk