MINUTES OF THE MEETINGS OF THE SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMISSION
MAY 28, 1985
The San Juan Commission met in regular session on May 28,1985 at the hour of 10:00 a.m. in the San Juan County Courthouse at Monticello, Utah.
The following members were present: Commissioner Kenneth R. Bailey
Acting Chairman
Commissioner Jerry Holliday
Commissioner Calvin Black was excused from the meeting.
Minutes of the previous meeting were approved on the motion of Commissioner Holliday. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Bailey and carried unanimously.
MARY BENALLY REQUESTS REPAIR OF ACCESS ROAD
Mary Benally requested that the access road 14 miles south of Bluff be repaired; the road has been washed out. Commissioner Bailey informed her if the road is not a county road, the BIA would be responsible for the repairs. Mrs. Benally reported that the road is presently being maintained by the county. Commissioner Bailey then suggested that she get in touch with the County Road Department and report the damage. Rick Bailey, assistant to the commissionersf called the County Road Department and informed them that Mrs. Benally would be coming over there to report the damaged road.
MONTICELLO SWIMMING POOL DISCUSSED
Eddie Allred, North Recreation Director, reported that the Monticello swimming pool will be opened June 1. Commissioner Holliday inquired as to where Mr. Eddie Allred was purchasing his chlorine for the swimming pool. He suggested that Mr. Allred purchase it through the city because it is cheaper and a deposit would not be required.
DEPOSITS
Commissioner Bailey suggested that the Clerk's Office form some method of keeping track of all deposits made by the County.
REPORT ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
Rick Bailey, Assistant to the Commissioners, reported that a survey is required as part of the Environ-mental Assessment for the proposed Public Safety Building in order to qualify for the Community Develop-ment Block Grant funds. Commissioner Bailey reported that a survey will be done either Tuesday or Wednesday. Mr. Bailey reported that as soon as this is completed, we can start putting the environmen-tal study together.
LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR RECAPTURE RESERVOIR W/SAN JUAN CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
Rick Bailey, Assistant to the Commissioners, presented an agreement to the Commission regarding the Water Conservancy District's request to have their liability insurance included in the County policy providing they pay the costs of this insurance. Commissioner Holliday made a motion to accept the following agreement. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Bailey and carried unanimously. The agreement will be forwarded to the Water Conservancy District for the necessary signature.
May 28, 1985
San Juan Water Conservancy District % Norman Nielson Blanding, Utah 84511
Dear Sirs:
This will confirm our agreement that the San Juan Water Conservancy District will pay all additional costs of liability insurance for the Recapture Reservoir Area and Project.
San Juan County Commission
By: /s/ Kenneth R. Bailey Acting Chariman
AGING PROGRAM APPROVAL FOR '86-'87 PLAN
Rick Bailey, Assistant to the Commissioners, requested that the Commissioners sign and approve the '86-'87 Aging Program. The approval was signed by Commissioner Bailey.
COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT ON ABAJO
Milt Rose, Communications Engineer, met with the Commission to request confirmation of the proposal to charge a monthly fee to the stations with equipment in the County facility on Abajo Peak. Action on this matter was deferred to the June 3 meeting.
STATE POLICY ON OVERTIME
In response to Commissioner Bailey's request, Rick Bailey, Assistant to the Commissioners, contacted the State regarding their policy on overtime. Mr. Rick Bailey reported that the State is expecting a ruling from the National Association of Cities and Counties within the next three weeks. Mr. Bailey has requested a copy of this information be sent to him from the State when it is received. Commissioner Bailey would like Rick Bailey to contact the National Association direct for this information.
STATE POLICY ON TRANSPORTATION
In response to Commissioner Bailey's request for State policy on the use of vans for transporting people to the jobsite, Rick Bailey, Assistant to the Commissioners, reported everyone but the driver's time starts when they arrive at the jobsite and stops when they leave the jobsite. This is per the State Office's interpretation of the US Labor Laws.
COUNTY POLICY ON WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION
Rick Bailey reported that there are some people who are still holding their Industrial Commission checks and would like to use those checks to buy back their sick leave that they have used. Commissioner Bailey said they would make a decision on that when they discuss the personnel policy next week.
MONTEZUMA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LEASE
Carol Hoggard, Deputy Clerk, reported that she talked with Erica Todakomzie from the Navajo Tribe and was told that the lease from the Navajo Tribe to San Juan County on the old Montezuma Creek Elementary School was approved by the Advisory Committee on the 21st of May; it now goes to the Chairman and Superintendent for their signatures. The County should have it within a month.
DISTRICT FIRE WARDEN MEETS
John Baker, District Fire Warden, reported there were three fires in the county last week. A Piper plane, No. 31161, apparently backfired and started a fire. There was extensive damage to the plane, however, no one was hurt. There was a lighting fire at Cedar Point. Also, there was a brush fire reported near the Mexican Hat rock.
REQUEST FOR PURCHASE OF ADDITIONAL PICKUP TRUCK - FIRE DEPARTMENT
District Fire Warden, John Baker, expressed the need for a pickup truck geared for fire extinguishing on a quick-to-arrive-at-the-scene basis until the larger fire trucks could arrive. This would be purchased in Salt Lake City. Mr. Baker also has a proposal from Mike Young Chevrolet on a three-quarter ton truck, '81 model that could be built up. Commissioner Bailey suggested that Mr. Baker have Victor Nebeker and Bob Bryan, San Juan County Road Shop Foreman, look at this equipment. The cost of modifica-tions will cost approximately $1,500 to $2,000. Mr. Baker stated that he has monies budgeted for these purchases.
FIRE TRAINING SESSIONS
District Fire Warden, John Baker, reported that he will be attending the State Fire Training Session in Richfield next week. In two weeks, he will be attending the combined Federal and State training which will be conducted in Moab.
COUNTY POLICY OF AGRICULTURAL BURNING
District Fire Warden, John Baker, reported that anyone wishing to burn for agricultural purposes must receive a fire permit. They can be obtained by calling the sheriff's office or the Fire Department. Mr. Baker further reported that failure to obtain a fire permit for burning from June 1 thru October 31 is a misdemeanor.
COUNTY WIDE RECREATION PLANNING COMMITTEE
Commissioner Jerry Holliday reported that he attended a meeting with the city Mayors, School District President Jack, Kent Tibbits, Calvin Hunt from UNDC, and Lynn Lee with CEU. Commissioner Bailey and Rick Bailey, Assistant to the Commissioners, were also present. It was decided to form a committee with representatives from each organization to study the feasibility of forming a county-wide joint recreation program.
RECOMENDATION FOR DEER SHOOT ON ELK RIDGE - UTAH DIVISION OF WILDLIFE RESOURCES AND BLM
Commissioner Holliday reported that the BLM and Utah Division of Wildlife Resources are now recommending a special hunt in the Elk Ridge and Beef Basin areas for 150 does. Commissioner Bailey expressed concern because of the scarcity of the local herds. Commissioner Holliday made a motion to go on record to oppose any killing of does anywhere in San Juan County at this time because of the scarcity of the deer herds. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Bailey and carried unanimously.
PUBIC HEARING REGARDING PAVEMENT OF THE BURR TRAIL DISCUSSED
A public hearing on the proposed pavement of the Burr Trail Road was held in Blanding, Utah on May 24,1985. Commissioner Bailey reported that 89 percent of those attending the meeting were in favor of paving the Burr Trail Road. The following statements were presented at this hearing:
STATEMENT OF CALVIN BLACK, CHAIRMAN SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMISSION
"I appreciate the opportunity to testify at this hearing with respect to the issue of paving the Burr Scenic Road.
I have received the environmental assessment and support the proposal as outlined by Creamer and Noble which will be less expensive than the higher standard construction indicated by the Federal Highway Administrator.
Positive environmental results of paving the road are as follows:
1. Dust pollution would be considerably reduced.
2. Erosion will be reduced and more controlled.
3. There will be less wear and tear on peoples automobiles, motor homes, trailers and boats.
4. It will be a safer road and people will be much less likely to get stranded.
5. People will actually be able to enjoy the "roadside beauty" rather than worry if they will make it and if they will be in one piece when they get there.
Other benefits of paving this road are:
1. It will facilitate local travel and communication for faster response in law enforcement and other services.
2. It will provide a new "gateway" to the Utah portion of Lake Powel from California.
3. With the ferry, the paving of this road, along with the other roads which have been paved in the past twenty years will stimulate travel and development of facilities throughout southern Utah.
Not many years ago, there were few paved roads in most of southern Utah. There wasn't even a paved road to Monticello until about 1948 when the road from Monticello east to the Colorado line was paved. It was about 1951 when the road north from Monticello to the bottom of Peters Hill was paved. Paving of the road to Blanding from Monticello occurred about the mid fifties, then it was 1964 before you could drive to Cameron, Arizona on asphalt. Finally, in the mid seventies U-95 and the roads to Halls and Bullfrog were paved.
445
In 1973 while I was in the State Legislature representing San Juan, Garfield, and Wayne Counties, there was an agreement fashioned among Garfield and Wayne Counties, the Utah State DOT, and the Forest Service. The agreement provided that the Forest Service would complete the EIS, the design and construction engineering. Each county committed $500,000 of their money, and the State DOT would make application for and use Forest highway and Federal Lane Highway fund allocations and would, after completion, accept the road back on the State system. It was understood by the parties involved at the time that the "Burr Trail" would be the next priority. The time is now here.
The Burr Road is not just an out-of-the-way dirt road, it is a very important link to complete a highway transportation system to the southern Utah together. We might call it the "parks connection."
We in southern Utah love our scenic beauty. We have long dreamed of the time other Americans and people from throughout the world could visit us and share these scenic wonders with us. When they do, they will need services and facilities which provide business opportunities and jobs. We need the businesses and jobs to be able to live and support our families. People who wish to visit us need the facilities and services to be able to enjoy the scenic beauty.
Paving the Burr Road will destroy nothing. It will enhance the beauty of the area. There are thousands of miles of dirt roads in Southern Utah that will never be paved for those of us who like to get out in the "boonies". With respect to natural and cultural beauty there is less likelihood of wanton destruction if there are more people in the area to "watch" those who would destroy.
There are some who say that paving the "Burr Trail" will only benefit Del Webb Corp., an Arizona company - as if that were bad. Let me remind you that they hire people. Del Webb is now the largest single private employer in S. J. Co. The collected monies last year just from gas sales taxes and fishing licenses, amounted to 1.22 million dollars. Of that amount,1.1 million went to the State of Utah. Only $120,000 stayed in the counties. Those figures do not include income taxes, sales taxes employers pay on purchases away from the Lake, corp. taxes paid to the state, or property taxes on Del webb facilities, boat equipment or the boats of customers.
As a former stockholder and secretary-treasurer of Halls Crossing, I can tell you that the company pays about 22% of the gross revenues in various taxes and fees to the government. In 1979 that would have been nearly one million dollars from Halls Crossing alone.
There are sane who fear paving the Burr Road will dry up the traffic on other roads. It is my experience and opinion that we will make a bigger pie — not just divide the same pie in smaller pieces. At Halls, we always estimated as much money was spent in the other communities of San Juan and Grand Counties as was spent by us.
In 1963 there were those who said Bullfrog, Halls and Hite were not feasible; that they did not justify building the roads and developing; that they were too far away from people.
I believe the ferry operation will at least double the potential for development at Halls and Bullfrog, (and they aren't developed to their potential without the ferry). With the Burr along with the roads we already have paved and a few more we are going to do, that potential will double again. All the people who go to Hite, Halls and Bullfrog and back or if they cross the ferry or U95 must go through many other southern Utah communities to get there. We can all benefit if we stick together and develop in a prudent and balanced way. Visitors will enjoy our area with us. There is enough for all if we are not greedy and avoid the "southern Utah drowning man" syndrome. Thank you."
STATEMENT OF KENNETH R. BAILEY SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMISSION
"The possible economic advantages of Lake Powell have too long been ignored by the State of Utah and Utah State Government.
The advent of the John Atlantic Burr Ferry is a giant stride in the right direction for Utah development of Lake Powell and Southern Utah. The paving of the Burr Trail Road is a most vital link with the John Atlantic Burr Ferry at Lake Powell.
The paving of the Burr Trail Road will provide and complete the east-west route that has always been needed and desired by the people in Southern Utah since the days of the Hole in the Rock Expedition. Southern Utah is not just Cedar City and St. George; Southern Utah is a vast wonderland of scenic beauty, commerce and industry. Roads are, have been, and always will be the life blood of Southern Utah. Without good roads, we are limited in every way from development and progress.
Our past experience in San Juan County has proven many times that it is false economy to build a road too narrow then try to widen it later. I feel that the travel surface of the Burr Trail Road should be a minimum of 26 ft., as our San Juan County road specifications for this type road would call for a 28 ft. travel surface.
San Juan County has had considerable experience in building roads in the same type of terrain as the Burr Trail Road. I would endorse the recommendation of Creamer and Noble Engineers page 72 cross section (A) of the Department of Interior Environmental assessment, wherein they recommend using granular borrow or as we refer to it in this area, (pit run) for the base course of this road. Our experience has been that in many cases this (pit run) base will carry the traffic with less road deterioration than the Federal highway specifications using crushed gravel as a base. I support the paved road recommendations made by Creamer and Noble Engineers as to quality of construction. If a road of this quality could not be constructed because of budget restraints, my recommendation would be for the Burr Trail Road to have a minimum of at least one coat of armor coat on the finish gravel to stabilize the gravel, curtail the dust, and minimize the cost of maintenance with the anticipation of a 3" bituminous surface later.
My appeal is to pave the Burr Trail Road."
/s/ Kenneth R. Bailey
Kenneth R. Bailey
San Juan County Road Commissioner
STATEMENT OF JERRY HOLLIDAY SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMISSION
"My name is Jerry Holliday, and I am the junior Commissioner from San Juan County. I am strongly in favor of the paving of the Burr Trail.
446
If L. A. Young and Kramer & Nobel said that the Burr Trail could be paved for 21 million dollars, then I believe that with the proper construction, it can be done.
If people could remember back in the early 1950's we counted the cars caning into Blanding by the dust clouds they made. Paving of the Burr Trail would eliminate a lot of the dust pollution.
Paving the Burr Trail would provide access to the area for a lot of minority groups. Since I am the Commissioner over the senior citizens, I realize how the paving of this road could provide them with opportunities to enjoy the scenic beauty of this area. Also those who are handicapped and those who have young families who couldn't back packs into these areas, could get to than if the road were paved.
This low speed highway would provide 66 miles of some of the most scenic beauty in the world. In its present condition, there are times when it is passable only with 4-wheel drive vehicles.
This road would be a connector road for Bryce Canyon, Zions, Capitol Reef, and a ride across Lake Powell on the John Atlantic Burr Ferry and on to the Natural Bridges, Monument Valley, Canyon Lands, Arches, and the many numerous State Parks in the southeastern Utah.
The citizens of Boulder could travel to Lake Powell at a distance of 66 miles instead of the 300 miles which they now have to travel.
This is a future investment for people who's children now must leave the area to find employment. With the paving of the Burr Trail, I believe that many new jobs would be created by the added tourism to the area.
I stand firmly in favor of paving the Burr Trail Road.
STATEMENT OF MR. RICK BAILEY ASSISTANT TO THE COMMISSIONERS
"I am presently the administrative assistant to the San Juan County Commission. I also am the Director for the San Juan County Area Agency on Aging which is the program for the Senior Citizens and the Older Americans. I also have the County's Handicapped Compliancy office. I would like to briefly address these issues of my responsibilities.
The paving of the Burr Trail is an important issue to the Senior Citizens and Older Americans, not only to those of this area but of all other areas that come to this part of the State for vacations or tours. These people have worked hard during their lives in making this country what it is today. They now have the time to visit the scenic areas of the country and to enjoy these areas. However, they are not blessed with robust health, economic wealth, special backpacking and camping equipment or special vehicles to get into these rough, rugged areas. The paving of the Burr Trail will allow these people this access that they have been discriminated against in this area and others. They have the rights and privilege to see these areas in the accommodations that they have available to them and not be required to go out and purchase expensive equipment or be denied because of their limitations of health.
I have enclosed with this letter, three additional letters that have been signed by the Senior Citizens of Monticello, Blanding, and Bluff. This includes a total of 93 signatures of Senior Citizens and other Americans who strongly support the paving of the Burr Trail so that they may enjoy the beauties of this area. Approximately 22% of those who have signed these letters are Native American Indians who also wish to enjoy these areas, but because of the distances, rough terrain, and other factors are unable to do so.
Many of the same issues can be made for the paving in reference to the needs of the handicapped. These people are deprived in their access to the scenic beauties such as the Burr Trail area because of their physical limitations and usually will not allow them leaving the vehicles in which they are traveling. The rough nature of the road, extreme dust conditions, and the time that is needed to cross this road due to the present conditions is limiting the number that can gain access to this area if not totally eliminating the handicapped from using the Burr Trail area.
I want to state a few other points in support of the paving. The access of this road will benefit the entire group of citizens that want to use this area. By building and paving the road, this will allow the majority of those who want to use the road access in a short period of time. They will do little or no damage to the scenic beauties in this area. Families who have small children that wish to visit this area are limited by many things. They usually are unable to spend the time needed backpacking and camping to see the sights. They usually do not have funds to rent or purchase special vehicles to allow access. They are limited, because the adults are unable to carry the needed items for an entire family into these areas on backpacks. At the present time there are many visitors who enter the area unaware of these limitations of access and do in the end cause more damage than they will if the road was paved. They enter areas with private cars that are unsuitable for the area, causing not only damage to their personal property but also to the area. It is my opinion that if the road is paved that this will allow access to the majority of those that want to see the area and allow the entire other area to those with the desire to explore, camp, or backpack.
The paving will eliminate all the present dust pollution making the area more enjoyable to all groups of people. With proper construction, erosion could be eliminated or reduced greatly.
Lastly, the paving of the road will increase the number of people that have access to see not only the Burr Trail area but all of southern Utah and this is important to the economic benefit of all the citizens of Southern Utah.
In behalf of the Senior Citizens, Older Americans, and the Handicapped, and all others that this road will benefit, I strongly urge your office to proceed with whatever measures are necessary to insure the paving of this road. I strongly believe that this work will be to the benefit of all those who want to visit this area: the families, the campers and packers, and especially those who have limitations of the abilities. I also believe that we do discriminate against these people not only in the Burr Trail area but anywhere we don't provide sufficient access to these areas. They have a right and a privilege as much as any other group or individual to enjoy these areas.
Very Truly, /s/ Rick M. Bailey Administrative Assistant to the San Juan County Commission Director, San Juan Area Agency on Aging and Handicapped Compliance
447
Below is a letter to the National Park Service signed by thirty residents of Bluff, Utah.
To: The National Park Service Re: Burr Trail Paving
We are Senior Citizens of Bluff, Utah, and are in support of the paving of the Burr Trail, as this will allow us access to this area that would not be allowed without the paving. We strongly urge your office to further this needed road so that we, as Senior Citizens could enjoy the beauties of this area.
Sincerely,
A like letter was signed by thirty one residents of the Monticello, Utah area and thirty four residents of the Blanding, Utah area.
LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN SAN JUAN COUNTY AND MONTICELLO LION'S CLUB
Motion was made by Commissioner Holliday to accept the following Lease Agreement between San Juan County and Monticello Lion's Club for the purpose of using same for horseshoe pitching pits and activities associated therewith. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Bailey and carried unanimously.
LEASE AGREEMENT
This Lease Agreement made and entered into this 24th day of May, 1985, between San Juan County, a body corporate and politic, hereinafter LESSOR, and Monticello Lion's Club, a non-profit entity, hereinafter referred to as LESSEE.
LESSOR hereby leases to LESSEE the following described real property located in San Juan County, State of Utah, and more particularly described as follows, to wit:
Beginning N 89°11' W 154.5' on South boundary of Lot 1, N 89°11' W 149.5' N 0°49' E 139.5', S 89°ll' E 89.5', N 0°49' E 75', S 89°11' E 131.5', S 0°49' W 104.5', N 89°ll' W 71.5', S 0°49' W 110' to beginning.
Area: .0751 Acres
for the purposes of using same for Horseshoe Pitching Pits and activities associated therewith. No Cash Lease payment shall be required to be paid by LESSEE to LESSOR.
LESSEE agrees to construct said pits and maintain same at its sole cost and expense and to keep same in good condition and to use same for promoting of Horseshoe Pitching.
This Lease is for a 5-year term and shall run from year to year thereafter unless earlier terminated by either Party giving 30 days notice of their intent to terminate with or without cause.
LESSEE agrees and assumes any and all liability for any injury arising from LESSEE'S, its agents or assigns, negligence in the construction, or operation of said Horseshoe Pits and warrants to indemnify LESSOR from any obligations arising from LESSEE'S use thereof.
DATED this 28th day of May, 1985.
LESSOR: /s/ Kenneth R. Bailey Acting Chairman
LESSEE:
AGREEMENT BETWEEN UTAH DIVISION OF INDIAN AFFAIRS AND SAN JUAN COUNTY
The following Agreement between Utah Division of Indian Affairs and San Juan County was presented to the Commissioners for approval. The purpose of the lease is to provide a meeting place for the Blue Mountain Dineh. Motion was made by Commissioner Holliday to approve the lease. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Bailey and carried unanimously.
AGREEMENT
Agreement made and entered into this 1st day of June, 1985, by and between the Utah Division of Indian Affairs, hereinafter called "Division", a Division of the Utah State Department of Social Services, and San Juan County, a body corporate and politic of the State of Utah, hereinafter called "County".
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, County is the owner of the following described premises in San Juan County, Utah:
TOWNSHIP 40 SOUTH, RANGE 24 EAST, SLM; Section 32: Beginning at a point N 90° East 839 feet from the South quarter corner of Section 32, thence N 90° East 100 feet, thence N 468 feet thence N 75° West 103.5 feet, thence South 494.8 feet to point of beginning, containing 1.1 acres, more or less, all in the SE1/4SE1/4 of Section 32.
WHEREAS, the Division desires to lease the same from County and County is agreeable.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and mutual promises hereinafter set forth, IT IS AGREED by and between the parties as follows:
1. County hereby leases to Division the above described promises from the date hereof until May 31, 1995, provided, however, that either party may terminate this Agreement upon 90 days written notice to the other.
2. Division will:
a. Use the lease premises to provide a meeting place for the Blue Mountain Dineh, an Off-Reservation Association of Navajo Indians.
b. Pay all utility charges.
c. Will Sublease a portion of the premises to the Board of Education of San Juan County to be used for Special Education needs of the School District.
d. Return said premises and the structure thereon to County upon termination of this Agreement, in as good condition as on the date hereof, reasonable wear and tear expected.
448
e. Division shall hold County harmless and fully indemnify it against all claims and demands of any kind or nature, which may be made upon it or against said premises for or on account of any debt or expenses incurred by Division, as well as from and against any and all acts, transactions or emis-sions by Division, its agents, or employees, and Division shall defend and save County harmless and fully indemnify it against any liability or asserted liability for or on account of injury to or death of any person or damage to any property sustained during the continuance of the Agreement alleged to have resulted from any act or omission of Division, its agents or employees, or the unsafe condition of said promises and structures thereon, or Divisions use thereof.
f. Grant to Board of Education of San Juan County an option to continue this lease under the terms and provisions hereof in the event that Division concludes that it no longer has any need for the promises.
3. County will not be responsible for any charges incurred by the Division in connection with the use or improvement of said property without the prior written consent of County.
4. The parties agree that Division, at its own expense, can make additions and alterations to the structure on said premises after receiving written authorization therefor from County. If County wishes to terminate this agreement after additions and alterations are completed and before the costs of the additions and alterations have been prorated in use of the building and before the term of this lease has expired, County will reimburse Division the balance of these costs after a firm figure is agreed on by both parties.
5. Any notice herein provided to be given to Division shall be sufficient if given in writing by certified or registered mail addressed to:
Utah Division of Indian Affairs P. 0. Box 696 Blanding, Utah 84511 or to such other address as Division may from time to time designate to County in writing.
6. Any notice herein provided to be given to County shall be sufficient if given in writing by certified or registered mail addressed to:
San Juan County Clerk c/o County Clerk San Juan County Courthouse Monticello, Utah 84535 or to such other address as County may from time to time designate to Division in writing.
7. Service of notice shall be deemed effective and complete on the date of posting and mailing in accordance herewith.
WITNESS the hands and seals of the parties hereto on the ______day of __________, 1985.
UTAH DIVISION OF INDIAN AFFAIRS By: /s/
Director
SAN JUAN COUNTY By: /s/ Gail Johnson County Clerk
Agreement concurred by: UTAH NAVAJO DEVELOPMENT
By: /s/
Approved to form:
/s/
Deputy Attorney General
Motion was made by Commissioner Holliday to authorize County Clerk, Gail Johnson to sign the above Agreement. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bailey and carried unanimously.
SAN JUAN COUNTY GOLF COURSE - BID ON ENTRANCE
Grant Leavitt, Manager of the San Juan County Golf Course, submitted a bid for work to be done on an entrance to enable access for the handicapped. Commissioner Holliday informed him it would be necessary that at least two bids be submitted.
401-K RETIRMENT PLAN
Commissioner Bailey reported that he has received some new information on the 401-K Retirement Plan. John Fellmeth, Chief Deputy Auditor, and Commissioner Bailey will be meeting this afternoon to get a recommendation on which retirement plan to select.
BID OPENING FOR GENERATOR BUILDING AT THE NURSING HOME
Sealed bids were opened at 1 p.m. for the Generator Building at the Nursing Home in Blanding. The following bids were submitted:
Jay Nelson Building Construction $4,780.00 Hurst Construction Company $8,950.00
After reviewing the bids, Commissioner Holliday made a motion to accept the low bid submitted by Jay Nelson Building Construction. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Bailey and carried unanimously.
ASSESSED VALUATION
Gail Johnson, County Clerk/Auditor, met with the commission and presented the following information: The 1985 state assessed valuation is $154,342,929, which is a drop of $17,579,296 from 1984. The Assessor's Office is figuring the local assessed valuations this week, therefore, next week Mrs. Johnson will have the total assessed valuation figure for the County. Since local commercial property is being factored up, the total assessed valuation will not drop more than $17,579,296.
PUBLIC HEARING RE: ADOPTION OF MEMORANDUM BUDGET FOR ASSESSING AND COLLECTING COSTS
The Commission moved to adopt the memorandum budget for the costs of assessing and collecting taxes by the County. With the passing of House Bill 160 in the recent legislature, every taxing entity is to pay its share of the direct costs for assessing and collecting taxes. San Juan County will bill each taxing entity their proportionate share of the direct costs.
Commissioner Holliday made the motion which was seconded by Commissioner Bailey. The motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING RE: CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND FOR PROPOSED PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING
A public hearing was held at 2:30 p.m. for discussion regarding the establishment of capital projects fund and setting a budget appropriation for the purpose of site acquisition and preparation for a Public Safety Building. Commissioner Holliday made a motion to establish a capital projects fund for this
449
purpose. Commissioner Bailey seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Commissioner Holliday made an additional motion to establish a budget for the capital projects fund. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Bailey and was carried unanimously. The total budget established is $150,000.
ISLAND IN THE SKY
Bruce Halliday, County Attorney, met with the Commission to present the right-of-way relinquishment from San Juan County to the BLM for the Island in the Sky Road. The Commission deferred action on this matter until the June 3 meeting.
BILLS APPROVED FOR PAYMENT
Aquatech Pool and Patio Shoppe Supplies Monticello Pool 12.95
Kenneth R. Bailey Travel Expense / May 771.59
John Baker Travel Expenses 198.15
Wayne Ball Janitor Monticello Library 231.00
Karl Barton Subsistance / May 1985 88.00
Johnson Begay Subsistance / May 1985 80.00
Nelson Begay Travel Expenses 58.00
Black, Oley Tool Allowance May 1985 25.00
Bradford, Bernal Travel Expenses 133.10
Steven Bradford Subsistance / May 1985 88.00
Brodart, Inc. Service / July 1985 124.60
Bryan, Robert F. Tool Allowance / May 1985 25.00
Central Equipment Co. Supplies Road Dept. 129.44
Continental Tel. Co. of the West Tele, charges golf shop (M) 68.63
Datacorp Supplies Hist'Society 2504.04
First Security Bank of Utah Fees / Bond Transfer Agent 714.90
Grant, Jimmy Subsistance / May 1985 80.00
David T. Harris Refund of Bail 59.00
Hatch, Oleen Travel Expenses Phone Call 19.94
Hawkins, Stanley M. Travel Expenses 230.10
Holly, Thomas Subsistance / May 1985 80.00
Hopper Specialty Company Supplies Road Dept. 215.85
Howell's Photo Service Supplies Hist. Soc. 520.85
Humphreys, Peggy Office Expenses 62.05
Hunt Communications Supplies for Communication 1357.09
Troy Jones Witness for Juvenille Court 14.30
Leavitt, Grant H. Green Fees / May 1985 1252.10
Boyd Martin Co. Supplies Blanding Recreation 244.86
Martineau, Gary Janitor Blanding Library 404.25
Monticello Lions Club Supplies Road Dept. 130.80
Motorola Incorporated Supplies Communications 1428.00
Navajo Times Subscription Clerks Office 90.00
Navajo Tribal Utility Auth. Utilities Fire Control 12.20
Victor Nebeker Tool Allowance / May 1985 25.00
Office of Recovery Services Child Support/20154128 R/I 50.00
Palmer's Supplies for Hist. Soc. 779.03
Clint Palmer Subsistance / May 1985 96.00
Tierre J. Patterson Tool Allowance / May 1985 25.00
Maureen Piepgrass Refund from Blue Mt. T.P. 174.75
William H. Pierce Travel Expenses 9.10
Quality Bookstore Supplies Mont. Library 334.74
The Reliable Corp. Supplies Emergency Service 28.22
Rentz, Jack Subsistance / May 1985 104.00
Sullivan C. Richardson Pesonal Expenses 343.00
San Juan Couty Clerk-Auditor Petty cash 36.22
SJC Recreation North Petty cash Mont. Pool 25.00
San Juan County Road Dept. Gas and repairs Sheriffs 1044.46
San Juan Health services Contract/hospital clinic 18900.00
The San Juan Record Public Notice 261.00
Gaylen Schaugaard Janitor Mont. Library 86.63
Shilo Inn-Salt Lake City travel Stanley Hawkins 271.70
State Inform. System Service Teleprocessing Service 149.00
Utah State Ins. Fund Employers Payroll Report 1058.76
State Tax Commission of Utah Liability from Payroll Run 61.15
Story House Corp. Supplies Library (M) 47.00
Swenson, Eric P. Public Def. for SJC 500.00
Texico Incorp. Gasoline for Traveling 493.23
Joe A. and Dorothy V. Ulibarry Refund of bail 200.00
United Labortories, Inc. Supplies for Road Dept. 172.22
University Radiologist Jimmy Manheimer/deduction 100.00
Utah's Canyonlands Advertising travel CNCL 832.00
Utah County Auditor Sanity Hearing/H. Yazzie 318.90
Utah Gas Service Co. Utilities courthouse (B) 1167.65
Utah Power and Light Co. Utilities Montz Creek Rec. 158.63
Utah State retirement Board Liability from payroll run 4.15
Utah State Retirement Fund Liability from payroll run 66.76
Ut St Social Security Agency Liability from payroll run 223.34
Ut State University UMC 49 Travel for Helen Neal 84.00
Doris Valle Travel/printing supplies 209.23
West Publishing Co. Supplies Attorneys office 36.50
Harold Williams Subsistance / May 1985 88.00
Bruce woodruff Witness Fees/Tax Hearing 192.50
Wycoff Freight charges pool (M) 18.48
Colonial Life and Accident Ins. Liability from payroll run 487.63
Colonial Life Ins. Soc. Liability from payroll run 610.00
First Security Bank Of Utah Liability from payroll run 14670.04
San Juan Credit Union Liability from payroll run 125.00
State Tax Commission of Utah Liability from payroll run 4694.43
USE Credit Union Liability from payroll run 4480.15
Utah State Retirement Board Liability from payroll run 741.28
Utah State Retirement Fund Liability from payroll run 13406.33
UT St Social Security Agency Liability from payroll run 19946.88
450
There being no further business for this day the meeting adjourned at approx-imately 3:30 p.m.
Kenneth R. Bailey, Acting Chairman M. Jane Musselman, Deputy Clerk