SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING December 7, 2009 The regular meeting of the San Juan County Commission was held at 10:00 A.M. in the Commission Room at Monticello, Utah. Present: Bruce Adams, Chairman Kenneth Maryboy, Vice Chair Lynn Stevens, Commissioner Tammy Gallegos, SJC Administrative Assistant Norman L. Johnson, SJC Clerk/Auditor Dawn Shaw, SJC Deputy Clerk Attendees: Phil Houghton, Scott Watson, Mitch McComb, Larry Sorrell, Phil Lowe, Cyndi Eldredge, Carol Van Steeter, Scott Burton, Brooke Williams, Charlie DeLorme, Paul Barr, Steve Bradford, Greg Adams, Jeff Nielson, Howard Randall A motion to approve the minutes of November 23, 2009 was made by Commissioner Lynn Stevens. Commissioner Bruce Adams seconded the motion. None opposed. Vote unanimous. Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy was absent for the vote. Phil Lowe – SJ Hospital CEO Phil reported to Commissioners on the year end status of the hospital. He stated that while some numbers were down there are some that are on the rise and said that they are going around to communities to explain what services the hospital provides. He plans to have the business and strategic plan update ready in January for Commissioners. Phil also announced the closure or the Blanding birthing center stating that it is just not economical to keep open. Steve Bradford – SJC Communications Steve presented three procurement requests two from Peak Mobile Communications for a TM- D710A Kenwood Dual Band 50 Watt Mobile Amateur Radio in the amount of $585, one for a TH-F6A Kenwood Triband Handheld Amateur Radio in the amount of $320 and one from Dweyr’s Communications for two Kenwood Dual Band Mobile Radio’s in the amount of $2160.10/each. A motion to approve the requests was made by Commissioner Lynn Stevens. Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy seconded the motion. None opposed. Commissioner Bruce Adams declared the motion carried. Cyndi Eldredge – SJC Personnel Cyndi presented a request to promote Glenis Pearson to Chief Deputy Treasurer effective December 1, 2009. Glenis would move from Step 71 to Step 87. A motion to approve the request was made by Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy. Commissioner Lynn Stevens seconded the motion. None opposed. Commissioner Bruce Adams declared the motion carried. Cyndi presented a request to approve Wells Fargo as the Broker/Agent for Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield. She reported to Commissioners that a committee of county employees was put together to listen to proposals from several entities. The committee then voted to have Wells Fargo as the Broker/Agent as they offered several services. After a discussion and Cyndi gathering more information, a motion to approve the request was made by Commissioner Lynn Stevens. Commissioner Bruce Adams seconded the motion. None opposed. Vote unanimous. Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy was absent for the vote. Cyndi presented a request to change county employee’s deductibles and out of pocket costs rather than raise premiums and/or change the insurance benefits to help with the county’s cost on insurance. Due to the increased medical insurance costs, and in an attempt to keep our Health Benefit's Package at the current level, the medical deductable has been changed. The 2010 deductable amount is $250.00 per person, not to exceed $750.00 per family. The "out-of-pocket" amount has also been changed. The new amount is $750.00 per person, not to exceed $2,250.00 per family. A motion to approve the request was made by Commissioner Lynn Stevens. Commissioner Bruce Adams seconded the motion. None opposed. Vote unanimous. Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy was absent for the vote. Mitch McComb – Design Build West Water Development Group Mitch updated Commissioners on the status of West Water and getting utilities to the area. Mitch stated that the residents of West Water voted in favor of being annexed into the city of Blanding if that would help get the needed utilities out to them. He reported that while a lot of progress has been made there is still a lot more to do. Commissioners thanked Mitch for coming in and for all the work he has done on trying to get these residents taken care of. Norman L. Johnson – SJC Clerk/Auditor Norman reported to Commissioners that the Budget Hearing will be tonight at 6:00 P.M. and stated that they were successful in getting individual department budgets down to last year’s levels. Norman presented four beer licenses for renewal. They include Hatch Trading Post, Linecamp Steak House, Dairy Café, and Mexican Hat Lodge. A motion to approve the renewals was made by Commissioner Lynn Stevens. Commissioner Bruce Adams seconded the motion. None opposed. Vote unanimous. Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy was absent for the vote. Norman presented a request to write off $155,960.74 in EMS services and $198,515.06 to be sent to collections. He stated that the write offs are a result of bills over five years old or from deceased persons. A motion to approve the request was made by Commissioner Lynn Stevens. Commissioner Bruce Adams seconded the motion. None opposed. Vote unanimous. Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy was absent for the vote. Norman presented a request to Commissioners to close the county administration building at noon on December 24, 2009 and asked if there would be a Commission meeting December 28, 2009 due to the holidays. A motion to approve the request and cancel the December 28th Commission meeting was made by Commissioner Lynn Stevens. Commissioner Bruce Adams seconded the motion. None opposed. Vote unanimous. Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy was absent for the vote. Tammy Gallegos – SJC Administrative Assistant Tammy presented a request to approve a lease agreement between the Department of Corrections and the Justice Court. A motion to approve the request was made by Commissioner Lynn Stevens. Commissioner Bruce Adams seconded the motion. None opposed. Vote unanimous. Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy was absent for the vote. Tammy reported to Commissioners that the grant money for the Transport Ambulance and Bluff Fire Truck has been received and requested signatures on the paper. A motion to approve the request was made by Commissioner Lynn Stevens. Commissioner Bruce Adams seconded the motion. None opposed. Vote unanimous. Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy was absent for the vote. Open Time and Other Business Scott Watson, Law Enforcement Official with the Manti La Sal Nation Forest Service for San Juan and Grand Counties, introduced himself to Commissioners and stated that he is looking forward to a good working relationship with the county. Commissioners thanked Scott for coming in and welcomed him to the area. Greg Adams, SJC Planning and Zoning, presented the Brumley Ridge Ranches subdivision for approval. Greg stated that this subdivision has a private road and one of the lots has not passed the perk test. He stated that both are clearly marked on the plat and potential buyers have to their due diligence but doesn’t see this as being a problem. A motion to approve the request was made by Commissioner Lynn Stevens. Commissioner Bruce Adams seconded the motion. None opposed. Vote unanimous. Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy was absent for the vote. Commission Reports Commissioner Maryboy reported that they held the annual Navajo Santa over the weekend and it was a huge success. He thanked the Sheriff’s Office and Commissioner Stevens for being there. He stated that he would be leaving for Washing D.C. today to testify on the Navajo Trust Fund issue. Commission Stevens reported that he attended the Navajo Santa festivities last week and a Transportation Special Service District meeting. This week he plans to be in Salt Lake Tuesday and Wednesday for a meeting with the Governor and then to Price Thursday for a CEU Board of Trustees meeting. Commissioner Adams presented a request to approve continued funding in the amount of $1,645 to RPLCC a National Association that does lobbing for the county. A motion to approve the request was made by Commissioner Lynn Stevens. Commissioner Bruce Adams seconded the motion. None opposed. Vote unanimous. Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy was absent for the vote. Commissioner Adams presented a request to send letters out stating the county supports the CRP program. A motion to approve the request was made by Commissioner Lynn Stevens. Commissioner Bruce Adams seconded the motion. None opposed. Vote unanimous. Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy was absent for the vote. Commissioner Adams presented a request to approve the draft testimony that Commissioner Maryboy will be presenting in Washington D.C. this week. A motion to approve the request was made by Commissioner Lynn Stevens. Commissioner Bruce Adams seconded the motion. None opposed. Vote unanimous. Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy was absent for the vote. Commissioner Adams reported that he attended a meeting for UCIP on Workmen’s Compensation and plans to attend CIB Thursday. Adjourn 11:41 A.M. 2010 BUDGET - PUBLIC HEARING The San Juan County Commissioners conducted a public hearing on the 2010 proposed budget at 6:00 p.m. in the commission chambers of the county administration building. Commissioners, Adams, and Stevens were present along with elected and appointed officials and members of the public. There were a total of 23 persons in attendance. The tentative general fund and other county budgets were reviewed by Chief Deputy Auditor John Fellmeth. Questions were entertained from the audience, comments and suggestions were exchanged in an open discussion format. Commission Chairman, Bruce Adams closed the hearing at 6:45 P.M. as there were no other questions concerning the budget or the budget process. 1