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MINUTES OF THE COMMISSIONERS' MEETING HELD IN REGULAR SESSION ON MONDAY, THE 3RD DAY OF OCTOBER, 1966, AT 10:00 O'CLOCK A. M. IN THE COMMISSIONERS' ROOM OF THE COUNTY COURT HOUSE AT MONTICELLO, UTAH
PRESENT: K. S. Summers Chairman
Marion H. Hazleton Member
Ralph A. Bailey Member
Ada Palmer Clerk
Meeting opened at 10:00 A. M. with Commissioner Summers in the Chair. MINUTES READ AND APPROVED
Minutes of the previous meeting of September 26th were read and approved. Motion for approval was made by Commissioner Marion H. Hazleton, seconded by Commissioner Ralph A. Bailey, and carried unanimously.
COUNTY ROAD DEPARTMENT TO COMPLETE WORK ON MOUNTAIN BEFORE MOVING TO BARTELL ROAD
Leonard Bartell was present to inquire when he could expect the county road crew to do the work on his road as requested some time ago.
Dave Guyman, Road Superintendant, was present and stated that as soon as the work is completed on the mountain road that the road crew will move to other projects and Mr. Bartell's road will be taken care of at that time.
APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES FOR ATTENDANCE AT COMMISSIONERS DAY AT UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY
A motion was made by Commissioner Ralph A. Bailey that expenditures be approved for Commissioner Hazleton to attend Commissioners Day at Utah State University on October 15th, 1966.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Marion H. Hazleton, and carried unanimously.
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CIVIL DEFENSE DIRECTOR DISCUSSES STORAGE FEE
Clarence Rogers, Civil Defense Director, was present to state that when Civil Defense supplies were delivered
he had made arrangements to store them in the old rock bank building in Blanding and no charge was to be
made for the storage. He stated that Glen Shumway had now approached him for the county to pay the taxes due on the building in exchange for storage space. The taxes due are $109.16.
The matter was discussed and it was the Commissioners opinion that such an arrangement should not be entered into, that if a charge is to be made it should be paid out of the Civil Defense budget and a contract agree-ment be entered into for such payment, and that Shumways should make the payment for the taxes due.
The Commissioners have no objection to paying for storage and stated that it should be up to Mr. Roger's judgment as to what should be paid for storage, and that he contact the County Attorney about drawing up a contract agreement.
LETTER TO BE SENT TO ALL REGISTRATION AGENTS
A copy of the following letter is to be sent to all Registration Agents within San Juan County:
Office of County Attorney Monticello, Utah
September 30, 1966 To All Registration Agents of San Juan County:
Your attention is called to the provisions of the Utah Statutes pertaining to registration, which provide that Registration Agents "when called upon to do so at their respective offices, and not elsewhere, at any time between the hours of 8:00 am and 9:00 pm" shall receive and register the names of all persons applying for registration who on election day will be legally qualified and entitled to vote in that election district. However, such registration shall be done only on the days specified by law, which this year are:
August 2nd August 13th August 23rd October 15th October 18th November 1st November 2nd.
Agents are not permitted registrations on any other dates, nor at anyplace except their office, nor at any time except between the hours of 8:00 am and 9:00 pm of registration days.
The County Clerk can register voters at her office during regular office hours on any day except Sunday and holidays, and excepting a ten day period immediately preceding any election. This means that people can reg-ister at the County Clerk's Office up to and including October 28th, 1966.
Very truly yours,
F. Bennion Redd County Attorney
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BLAINE JONES REQUESTS PERMISSION FOR PURCHASE OF DICTOPHONE MACHINE
Blaine Jones, County Agent, was present to request that he be given permission to purchase a dictophone for his office. He stated that Mrs. Peterson, his secretary, could not take dictation but felt that she would be able to use a dictophone machine. Mr. Jones stated that if such a machine were available he could dictate material to be typed while he was gone from the office, and that there would be sufficient savings from his budget to take care of such a purchase.
The Commissioners stated that they had no objection to Mr. Jones getting a dictophone but to make queries from several companies for a best buy.
MR. JONES REPORTS ON MATTERS PERTINENT TO HIS OFFICE
Mr. Jones stated that he was afraid that the Weed and Rodent budget was being exceeded this year and was in favor of putting the weed control under the ASC where Federal funds would be available, and that the Federal Government would participate up to $500.00 per farm or family, against the $100.00 participation by the County. He stated that he had talked to Richard Holyoak about the matter who thought that perhaps a program could be worked out.
Commissioner Bailey asked if perhaps more weeds couldn't be brought under control through the higher partic-ipation with Federal funds.
Commissioner Hazleton stated that if the program were brought under Federal participation, the County could furnish the man power and equipment.
All Commissioners were of the opinion that a more extensive program could be obtained by taking advantage of Federal participation.
Mr. Jones will make further contact with Mr. Holyoak before any budget is set up for the year 1967. CHAIRMAN OF COMMISSION SIGNS AGREEMENT FOR ALLOCATION OF FUNDS
It was brought to the attention of the County Commission that the State needed an agreement for Allocation of Funds for their files. The allocation is in the amount of $700.00 for supplies that has already been furnished by the Weed and Rodent Fund, and there will be no further payment to the State.
A motion was made by Commissioner Marion H. Hazleton that the Chairman of the Board of County Commission be authorized to sign the Agreement for Allocation of Funds in behalf of San Juan County.
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The above motion was seconded by Commissioner Ralph A. Bailey, and carried unanimously. The Agreement is as follows:
U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife
Division of Wildlife Services
2215 Federal Building
125 South State St.
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
Utah - 1
No. (19_) 15-2
ALLOCATION OF FUNDS
Pursuant to Section 2 of the Field Agreement between the Division of Wildlife Services of the Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife and the San Juan County Board of Commissioners, the latter party agrees to provide funds in the amount of $700.00 as their contribution to the cooperative predator-rodent control program for the period from July 1, 1966 to June 30, 1967.
Funds to be used for the following purposes: Supplies to control prairie dogs.
The Bureau of Sports Fisheries and Wildlife agrees to furnish supervision of the project and will provide lethal agents and other control devices required.
Approved by: K. S. Summers Date 10-3-66
Chairman
Terry E. Anderson Date 9-28-66 District Supervisor
Name of officer of cooperating agency to who bills are to be presented for payment:
Name: Blaine Jones_________________________
Address: Court House_____________________
Monticello, Utah________________
COMMISSIONERS COMMENDED FOR COMPLETION OF ROAD TO HOSPITAL The following letter has been received:
Sept. 30, 1966
Board of County Commissioners San Juan County
Gentlemen:
Just a word of praise for the fine job that has been done on 2nd North Street leading to the hospital.
Your Board, the Road Dept. and the Engineering Department are to be commended for this very worthwhile project that was so well done.
Very sincerely,
George M. Palmer
FIRING PERIODS SCHEDULED - MISSILE FIRINGS
The following Firing Period has been scheduled: 6 P. M. October 13, 1966 to 6 A. M. October 14, 1966. DUANE CARLSON DESIRES TO PURCHASE COUNTY OWNED HOUSE
A request was made by Duane Carlson to purchase the house in which he is now living and which is owned by San Juan County, with the rent payments to be included as part of the purchase price.
The matter will be taken into consideration by the County Commissioners.
DEPUTY SHERIFF REPORTS ON PROGRESS OF EDUCATION
The following letter has been received from Deputy Sheriff Rigby Wright from Washington, D. C.:
Washington, D. C. September 24, 1966
San Juan County Commissioners Monticello, Utah
Gentlemen:
I decided that you should be advised on my progress here in Washington. The course is about half over now and so far it has been very interesting and I think beneficial to me.
The lecturers that have been speaking to us are all men outstanding in their fields and have certainly given me plenty to think about. We have had courses on Police Management, Community relations, and Psychology as well as the usual police skills training. So far I have passed all the tests & requirements.
Just being in Washington is an education in itself. We just don't have the problems at home that they have here. I will certainly be glad to get back.
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I certainly appreciate the opportunity of attending this school and wish to thank you for making it possi-ble.
Yours truly,
Rigby Wright Rigby Wright 604 E. Capitol St. Washington, D. C.
SURVEYOR TO SUBMIT BUDGET IN APPROXIMATELY SAME AMOUNT AS LAST YEAR
Donald V. Blake, County Surveyor, was present to inquire the Commissioners' desires as to how much budgets should be reduced for the year 1967. He suggested that engineering be made in advance of work that needs to be done. To date the work has been of such volume that no advance engineering has been made.
It was the Commissioners' desire that the same amount be set up in the Surveyor's budget as was set up for the year 1966. Any reduced budget for County Road would leave time for the Surveyor's office to work on engineering in advance of projects.
EXCHANGE OF LAND TO BE MADE WITH STATE
The following letter has been received from the Bureau of Land Management:
United States Department of the Interior
Bureau of Land Management
State Office
Post Office Box No. 11505
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
Spt. 22, 1966
Certified Mail
Return Receipt Requested
San Juan County Commissioners Monticello, Utah
Gentlemen:
Attached is a copy of a proposed decision that we have prepared pursuant to the regulations in 43 CFR 2411. l-l(c). This proposed decision is designated as Attachment "A". Copies of this proposed decision are being sent to the parties listed therein. The proposed decision relates to the proper classification or disposi-tion of the public lands described therein.
In accordance with 43 CFR 2411.1-l(d), you have a period of 30 days from the date of receipt of this letter in which you may protest or comment on this proposed decision. No particular form of protest or comment is required. You may present any information which you believe will assist the Bureau of Land Management to make a sound decision as to the proper classification or designation of these lands. If you would like to come in and discuss this matter, please let me know. If you believe that a trip to the land with one of our field personnel would be helpful, we shall try to arrange one.
Sincerely yours,
J. E. Keogh
R. D. Nielson
Acting State Director
Attachment
United States Department of the Interior
Bureau of Land Management
State Office
Post Office Box No. 11505
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
September 23, 1966
Attachment "A"
Proposed Classification Decision
The following described lands are hereby classified pursuant to Section 7 of the Act of June 28, 1934 (48 Stat. 1272; 43 U.S.C. 315f), as amended, for selection by the State of Utah under provisions of Sections 2275 and 2276 of the Revised Statutes, as amended (43 U.S.C. 851, 852; 43 CFR, Subpart 2222):
Salt Lake Meridian, Utah
T. 40 S., R 21 E.,
Sec. 11, E1/2SE1/4, W1/2NE1/4, W1/2 •
(containing 480 acres)
The lands are located 21/2 miles north of Bluff, Utah, and are accessible by an unimproved dirt road which is impassable in wet weather. Most of the tracts are extremely rough and includes a deep box canyon with high rims. There are large areas of slickrock with other areas of shallow sandy soil. Vegetative cover consists of scattered juniper of no commercial value, Indian ricegrass, Brigham tea, sand dropseed, and other miscel-laneous weeds and grasses. The U. S. Geological Survey reports the tract to be valuable potentially for so-dium, potash and oil and gas. While the economy of the general area is supported by recreation, mining, farm-ing, and livestock grazing, it appears that grazing is the only foreseeable use of this tract.
Transfer of these lands will satisfy, in part, an outstanding grant accorded the State as indemnity for an equal acreage lost to the State by reservation or appropriation of what would have been school sections in place when surveyed.
The lands adjoin other State and private lands on two sides, and are suitable for management by the State
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in connection with other lands that they own, or for transfer to private ownership. They are not needed in connection with management or development of other public lands or resources in the area. There is no pub-lic program or project planned on these lands. Therefore, this classification is in accordance with criteria for disposal as contained in 43 CFR 2410.1-3(c) (1) and (2).
The petition for classification, Utah 0147523, filed by the Utah State Land Board is hereby approved. Copies of this decision are being sent to:
Utah State Land Board Mr. Miles P. Romney, Manager
Capitol Building Utah Mining Association
Salt Lake City, Utah Kearns Building
Salt Lake City, Utah Mr. Kloyd Perkins Blanding, Utah Earl Perkins
c/o First Security Bank
San Juan County Commissioners Trust Department Kenneth S. Summers, Chairman First South & Main
Monticello, Utah Salt Lake City, Utah
District Advisory Board Kenneth S. Summers, Chairman Monticello, Utah
The Commissioners stated that they had no objection to the transfer of lands to the State of Utah. DAVID BAILEY DELIVERS INSURANCE POLICY
David Bailey, InsuranceAgent for Central Utah Insurance Agency, was present to deliver the Insurance Policy with Continental Insurance Agency as underwriters.
Mr. Bailey stated that the policy did not include the bond for the Treasurer but as soon as the question-naire was completed by the Treasurer it would be included by endorsement. Mr. Bailey also brought attention to the fact that the premium was also reduced until such endorsement and would then be the same as the bid.
APPLICATION FOR RETAIL BEER LICENSE AT BLUFF
Wm. H. Huber of Bluff had submitted an application for a retail beer license for packaged beer to be taken out for consumption, and to be sold at the Silver Service. The license fee of $150.00 had been paid.
The matter will be considered by the Sheriff's Department, and a report will be given to the County Commis-sioners at their next meeting.
CERTIFICATE RECEIVED FOR OPERATING BEACON LIGHT AT AIRPORT
The following letter has been received from the Federal Aviation Agency:
Federal Aviation Agency Salt Lake City Area Office 116 North 23rd West Salt Lake City, Utah 84116
September 28, 1966
Mr. K. S. Summers
Chairman, Board of County Commissioners San Juan County Court House Monticello, Utah
Dear Mr. Summers:
This will acknowledge receipt of your application, Form FAA-114, to operate a "true light" at San Juan Air-port, Monticello, Utah.
The enclosed certificate has been acknowledged by this office and is your authority to operate the described rotating light.
Sincerely yours,
David E. Jones David E. Jones Chief, Air Traffic Branch
Enclosure
LETTER-NEFF ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION COMPANY - AIRPORT
The following letter has been received from Neff Engineering & Construction Company:
Neff Engineering & Construction Company 2500 Evergreen Avenue Salt Lake City, Utah
Sept. 27, 1966
Mr. K. S. Summers, Chairman Board of County Commissioners San Juan County Monticello, Utah
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Dear Mr. Summers:
In the FAA Letter to you of Sept. 13, 1966 they indicated that the stripping of the runway and taxiway was not satisfactory and would not meet the requirements for FAA participation of funds.
The painting of the runway and taxiway is sub standard and not acceptable for payment to the contractor. It is extremely difficult to remove the existing paint and restrip. This can be accomplished by sand blasting, covering the paint with black paint and heating the strip to bring the oil to the surface through the paint partially blotting out the stripe.
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The contractor Eager Electric should be notified that the painting is not acceptable and should/corrected (repainted). It would probably be better to eliminate the painting from the project by requesting the same from the FAA by letter; however, in their letter to you they say that they would not participate in work not meeting their specifications and requirements. Inasmuch as this work will not meet the FAA requirements, it is automatically eliminated for FAA financial participation.
The painting will serve the purpose, although the lines etc. are not straight, for a few years until the paint fades. Then the runway could be repainted.
Eager Electric have been notified of the other corrections to the electrical lighting system suggested by the FAA in their letter to you.
Very truly yours,
John Elwood Neff
John Elwood Neff
copy of the
The Clerk was directed to send a copy of the above letter together with a/letter from the FAA to Stephen Eager of the Eager Electrical Company.
COMMISSIONER BAILEY REPORTS
Commissioner Ralph A. Bailey reported that the Nurse's Office in Blanding needs a coat of tar and painting with silver paint. Also that the outside woodwork needs to be painted. He stated that Slavens will do the work.
The other Commissioners were in favor of having the work done.
THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS WERE APPROVED FOR PAYMENT: GENERAL FUND
Fern S. Peterson Work for County Recorder 30.00
Work in Public Health Dept. 25.00
Josephine Pehrson Work in Recorder's Office 315.00
Clytie Barber Work in Recorder's Office 232.50
Arliene Auble Work in Public Health Dept. 144.00
Ruth S. Palmer Work in Public Health Dept. 350.00
Mileage 30.32
Vera W. Hazleton Salary-Public Health Nurse 494.00
Maza Christensen Salary-Civil Defense Dept. 121.00
Clarence Rogers Salary-Civil Defense Director 400.00
Darlene Low Salary-Sheriff's Dept. 330.00
Verle Green Salary-Deputy Sheriff 380.00
John Dufer Salary-Deputy Sheriff 465.00
Rigby Wright Salary-Deputy Sheriff 460.00
Chauncey Black Salary-Deputy Sheriff 465.00
San Juan Co. Assessor Petty Cash reimbursement 25.00
Eloise 0. Fullmer Salary-Assessor's Dept. 350.00
Arvilla E. Warren Salary-Recorder 583.33
Louise Duckett Salary-Clerk's Dept. 350.00
Ada Palmer Salary-County Clerk 583.33
Ralph A. Bailey Salary-Commissioner 333.33
Marion H. Hazleton Salary-Commissioner 333.33
Kenneth S. Summers Salary-Commissioner-Chairman 375.00
Health Ins. Benefit 3.45
Betty J. Keown Work in Clerk's Office 202.50
Virgil U. East in Salary-Custodian 400.00
Ross A. Musselman Salary-Sheriff 583.33
Ralph Burtenshaw Salary-Assessor 583.33
Marian Bayles Salary-Treasurer 583.33
F. Bennion Redd Salary-County Attorney 583.33
Frank Roy MacDonald Work in Surveyor's Dept. 201.02
John H. Stewart Work in Surveyor' Dept. 420.74
Work in Recorder's Dept. 15.75
Bert D. Jackson Work in Surveyor's Dept. 94.57
Julia Hyde Work in Recorder's Dept. 33.00
Susie Matineau Work in Recorder's Dept. 45.00
Parkway Super Service Sheriff's Dept. car expense 105.36
American Oil Co. Sheriff's Dept. car expense 1.17
Kelly Company Sheriff's Dept. Docket 103.75
Palmer's Sheriff's Dept. car expense 95.44
San Juan County Recorder Petty Cash reimbursement 25.00
Clarence M. Rogers Travel expense-Civil Defense Director 67.48
Turquoise Cafe Prisoners meals 26.55
San Juan County Clerk Petty Cash reimbursement 14.85
C. Don Holliday Mental Health Dept. fee social worker 75.00
per diem 14.00
Leland E. Rhodes Fee-social worker 35.00
per diem 14.00
Thomas C. Hardy Fee-Psychiatrist 100.00
mileage 42.00
per diem 14.00
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GENERAL FUND (Continued)
Elwin C. Nielson Fee-Psychologist 75.00
per diem 14.00
June Hanson Work in County Attorney Dept. 73.50
Intermountain Printing & Stationery Office expense-Sheriff's Dept. 4.57
Office expense-Treasurer's Dept. 19.93
R. J. Fellmeth IBM processing-Clerk's Dept. 106.66
IBM processing-Treasurer's Dept. 106.65
E. A. Black Jail expense at Blanding 20.75
Abajo Petroleum Sheriff's Dept. car expense 4.60
Transport Clearings Freight-Recorder's Dept. 2.89
Freight-Assessor's Dept. 2.50
Joyce Anne Thomas Judge of Election 15.00
Oral B. Johnson Judge of Election 15.00
Roberta J. Black Judge of Election 15.00
Delivering election returns & mileage 1.20
David H. Kimmerle Yard care at Nurse's Office in Blanding 40.00
New York Life Ins. Co. County share of premium 62.90
COUNTY ROAD FUND
New York Life Ins. Co. County share of premium 89.70
Kenz & Leslie Distributors Diesel fuel, etc. 68.80
TriState Tool Co. Parts 871.14
Empire Electric Ass'n , Inc. Repairing electric line broken by Co. truck 7.70
Abajo Petroleum Oil 137.44
Palmer's Parts, oxygen ,demurrage 66.02
Harvey Specialists keys 1.00
Western Mine Supply Co., Inc. Parts 428.80
Parley Redd Mercantile Tools 5.79
WEED & RODENT FUND
L. J. Bartell County share on weed control 28.60
E. T. Hall County share on weed control 19.38
RECREATION FUND
New York Life Ins. Co. County share of premium 19.96
John Seely Salary-Parks & Playgrounds-Blanding 230.00
Dean Black Work on Golf Course 132.75
Bill Winey Work on Golf Course 72.00
Grant Leavitt Salary-Golf Pro 450.00
Monticello Communications Maintenance TV 250.00
LIBRARY FUND
New York Life Ins. Co. County share of premium 43.91
C. K. Helquist Salary-Custodian-Blanding 100.00
Kora J. Helquist Salary-Custodian-Blanding 100.00
Parties 12.00
Gene Y. Hacking Librarian-Blanding 330.00
Sam F. Parry Salary-Bookmobile 458.33
Floyd Barrell Salary-Custodian 200.00
Social meetings 3.00
Eloise B. Mahon Substitute Librarian-Blanding 17.50
Maxine B. Webb Librarian-Monticello 330.00
AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION SERVICE FUND
New York Life Ins. Co. County share of premium 18.86
Fern S. Peterson Salary-Secretary 270.00
Salt Lake Stamp Co. Stamps-Office supplies 7.10
Ivan B. Jones Travel expense-mileage, meals 145.90
Films 7.92 TUBERCULOSIS CONTROL FUND
Wilbert Willie Salary-TBControl Coordinator 428.00
Vera W. Hazleton Postage 14.00
AIRPORT FUND
New York Life Ins. Co. County share of premium 6.19
POOR & INDIGENT FUND
Parkway Superway Service Car repair for transient 5.25
EXHIBITION FUND
Utah State Fair Association Full page advertisement in Utah State
Fair Program 75.00
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There being no more business to come before the Board at this time, meeting adjourned.
Ada Palmer, Clerk K. S. Summers, Chairman,County Commission