SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING July 31, 2006 The regular meeting of the San Juan County Commission was held on July 31, 2006 at 10:00 A.M. in the Commission Room at Monticello, Utah Present: Lynn Stevens, Chairman Manuel Morgan, Vice Chairman Bruce Adams, Commissioner Rick Bailey, SJC Administrator Norman L. Johnson, SJC Clerk/Auditor Dianne F. Neuss, SJC Deputy Clerk Commissioner Bruce Adams made a motion to approve the minutes of July 17, 2006 with corrections. Commissioner Manuel Morgan seconded the motion. Commissioner Lynn Stevens declared the motion carried. Dr. Gibbons - Nuclear Power Plant Dr. Gibbons requested sponsorship, in the form of a letter of support, from the Commission for the establishment of a Nuclear Power Plant in San Juan County. He stated that a power plant would provide much needed employment in the County and that our location is ideal because we have the river which can be used for cooling. Although the Commission is in agreement with Dr. Gibbons, Commissioner Stevens noted that Kane County was unsuccessful in getting approval for a nuclear power plant in their county. Even with the power grid from the damn, the proposal never got out of Committee. In any case, the Commission will investigate this issue further. Jim Keyes - USU Extension Jim informed the Commission that the plans for the Rodeo contracted with the PACA fell through. One of the reasons is because we do not have enough money to draw contestants to Monticello. The other problem was that PACA prohibits local contestants from entering. In place of the Rodeo, Jim said they have plans to have a youth rodeo, calf roping, team roping and barrel and pole competitions. Jim is taking steps to assure that this does not happen next year. He is in contact with the Colorado Rodeo Association and is already making plans for next year's rodeo. Jim said that the recent horse sale was a big success and is looking forward to the next one. Jim reported that he also received an award for Distinguished Service from the National Association of County Agriculture. Sandy Myers - Monticello BLM Sandy received an e-mail regarding a national initiative to form sustainable partnerships between the BLM, Cities, Counties and Native American Chapters to work together on different types of projects to enhance tourism in San Juan County. The development of an integrated website was discussed incorporating information and attractions in all areas of the County. This is a pilot program that will be funded federally with no cost to the County. All agreed that this was something that the County would like to be involved with. Greg Martin and Janet Ross - Canyon County Discovery Center Update Greg Martin, Monticello Assistant City Manager, presented an overview and project update of the Canyon County Discovery Center (previously named the S.J.C. Science Center and Colorado Plateau Science Center) which is planned to be built in Monticello. The Center's focus is to provide formal and informal educational programs about the Colorado Plateau through programs in science, math, art, culture, and technology. Museum-based exhibits and other means will be offered to promote discovery, inquiry and appreciation of the cultures and customs within the region. Janet Ross, Executive Director of the Four Corners School, presented additional information about the plans for the Center. The Four Corners School will provide leadership, oversight, operation and fiscal management of the Center in partnership with the City of Monticello and CEU. Janet discussed funding and plans for the project with a slide presentation. She handed out a fact sheet and drawings of the proposed buildings (hogans). She explained that the plan includes four hogans providing a total of 17-18,000 square feet. They will house staff offices, conference areas, classrooms and exhibits, in addition to providing storage space and a shop. Temporary living quarters for visiting research staff and an observatory and greenhouse are also planned. Janet discussed plans for a Capital Campaign naming possible funders for the project. The goal is to raise the $10-11 million to complete the project. The projection is to have the Center completed in five years. She will keep the Commission updated on the progress and would welcome any suggestions regarding funding for the project. Walter Bird, Attorney - SJC Personnel Office Walter presented a recommendation for approval to hire Charles De Lorme as the new Director of Economic Development. This is a full time grade 25, step 199 position. He also presented a second recommendation for approval to promote Tamara Gallegos from Secretary Tech in Administration to the position of Director of Aging. This is a full time position, step 173. Each will have a one year probationary period. Commissioner Bruce Adams made a motion to approve the recommendations to hire Charles DeLorme for the position of Director of Economic Development and to promote Tamara Gallegos to Director of Aging. Commissioner Manuel Morgan seconded the motion. Commissioner Lynn Stevens declared the motion carried. Walter also brought an issue to the Commission concerning an employee request to continue his medical insurance upon retirement. After discussion, and assurance that the employee understood the policy rules regarding future full time employment with the County or employment with another company, his medical insurance will be continued for a five-year period following his retirement. Commissioner Manuel Morgan noted that a portion of the policy needs to be revised and it was suggested that the entire Post Retirement Benefit Policy be reviewed further and brought back to the Commission for action. Norman Johnson - SJC Clerk Auditor Norman reviewed plans for the Board of Equalization Meetings which will take place on August 14th from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and on August 21st from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Commissioner Stevens will be in attendance on the 14th and Commissioner Morgan and Commissioner Adams will attend later in the day after their scheduled Revitalization meeting. Norman also reviewed the scheduled budget meetings with department heads beginning today at 1:30 p.m. Because of the extended Commission Meeting today, and a 4:00 p.m. meeting this afternoon with the Mental Health Study Group, some of the budget presentations will have to be rescheduled. 11:30 A.M. - Public Hearing - Zoning Change Request - Parcel #28S25E265400 Commissioner Bruce Adams made a motion to go into Public Hearing. Commissioner Manuel Morgan seconded the motion. Commissioner Lynn Stevens declared the motion carried. A public hearing was held to address a request from Steven Redd, Paul David Redd of Kokopelli RTC and Redd Ranches for a zoning change for their new residential treatment facility (Boys/Girls Ranch). The home on the property is already zoned commercial, but the request is to zone the other 20 acres into a CD-C (controlled district-Commercial) zone. The request was advertised in both local newspapers for the last two weeks and Steven Redd said that he knows of no objections from area residents. The Commission asked if anyone present at the hearing had comments or objections, but there were none. Commissioner Bruce Adams made a motion to come out of Public Hearing. Commissioner Manuel Morgan seconded the motion. Commissioner Lynn Stevens declared the motion carried. Commissioner Bruce Adams made a motion to grant the request to change the zoning to a Controlled District - Commercial Zone. Commissioner Manuel Morgan seconded the motion. Commissioner Lynn Stevens declared the motion carried. Charles DeLorme - SJC Director of Economic Development The Commission welcomed and congratulated Charles on his new position. The Commission expressed their excitement with Mr. DeLorme's extensive experience with websites and expressed their hope that the present website could be improved and eventually incorporate links to businesses throughout the County. The Commission is especially interested in improving communication with new business owners in the area and with an energized effort to develop incentives and ideas to bring new business to the County. Commissioner Morgan expressed the need to draft an Economic Development Vision/Plan for the County. It was suggested that Charles attend the Native American Summit at the end of August. A meeting regarding the growth, planning and other issues for the Spanish Valley was requested by members of the Grand County Council. This area is growing very quickly and there is potential for commercial and economic development. Rick Bailey - SJC Administrator Rick presented six building permits for approval and signature. Kent Dalton Construction - Highway 46, La Sal - Cabin Kenneth & Jean Book - 149 West Rio Grand Dr., Moab - Addition - Family Room & Covered Patio Rolf E. Monhoff - 17 Bobby Lane, La Sal - Shed Therald Edwards - 228 W. Rio Grande Dr., Moab - Garage Grant K. Hansen - 49 W. Wildflower Cir., Spanish Valley - Manufactured Home Larry Crist - 69 east Coronado, Spanish Valley - Addition - Covered Porch Commissioner Bruce Adams made a motion to approve the building permits provided all appropriate signatures are placed. Commissioner Manuel Morgan seconded the motion. Commissioner Lynn Stevens declared the motion carried. Rick presented the 2004 approved project contract from the Utah Navajo Revitalization Fund for signature. Commissioner Manuel Morgan made a motion to approve and sign the contract. Commissioner Bruce Adams seconded the motion. Commissioner Lynn Stevens declared the motion carried. Rick presented a proposed rotation schedule for Alternate Public Defenders for the Seventh District Court. It was decided that the Attorney's will be paid $75.00 per hour, plus office expense and one-way travel. Commissioner Adams made a motion to approve $75.00 per hour, office expense and one way travel. Commissioner Manuel Morgan seconded the motion. Commissioner Lynn Stevens declared the motion carried. Rick reported that the new 911 key system with voice mail will be ready to go on August 28th. The system will be ordered and installed during the month of August. The cost of $25,765.54 is 100% reimbursable from the E911 and Homeland Security Grant Fund. Commissioner Bruce Adams made a motion to approve the new E911 System. Commissioner Manuel Morgan seconded the motion. Commissioner Lynn Stevens declared the motion carried. Rick also requested approval for three other purchases: Four Honda EU 2000 Generators, 650 Watt Light - Telescoping and Stands for Search and Rescue and Fire Services. The total for this purchase is $7,956.00 which will be reimbursed from the Homeland Security Grant Fund. Eight AAH50KDC/RDC Portable CP200 16 Channel Radios at $385.00 each for a total of $3,080.00 for the Emergency Medical Department, to be paid for from the State of Utah EMS Grant Fund. Communications System upgrades for the Utah Navajo Chapters which is funded through the Utah Navajo Revitalization Fund up to $5,000. Commissioner Manuel Morgan made a motion to approve the three procurements. Commissioner Bruce Adams seconded the motion. Commissioner Lynn Stevens declared the motion carried. Evan Lowry - SJC Planning Office A Contract between the County and Jody Shumway to work on the Recordation Project was presented for signature. The Contract was discussed and approved at a previous Commission Meeting. Evan said that SITLA asked the County to do an archeological study and obtain approval from persons in the area, for the use of three sections of land that will complete an OHV Trail. Evan said he will investigate the cost and will compose a letter to send out to interested parties. The Park Service forwarded a draft EIS dealing the Management of Marina Areas, such as Hite and Bullfrog, in the next years. They asked that the County submit comments by August 18th. Evan said he has not had a chance to review the draft as yet. Evan indicated that Kevin Carter signed off on the easements for the ATV trails on SITLA land that we applied for. The easements were paid for from the State OHV Fund at a total cost of $60,100, including application and administrative fees. Evan questioned the status regarding the use of Arch Canyon by members of the Jeep Jamboree. Commissioner Stevens said that this is a top priority for Henri Bisson, Acting BLM State Director. Evan will talk to Mike Smith and let him know that we are working on it. Open Time and Other Business Sandra Asbury, Executive Director of Transitions, a nonprofit organization for disabled persons in Blanding, reviewed a project that they are involved with which deals with the preservation of historic structures in the area. In addition to preservation this project will also provide work for disabled adults. Sandra said that the City of Blanding has been very supportive of their efforts as well as the Utah State Historic Preservation office. At this time, she is most concerned and needs help to move some of the donated buildings as there is a time-line involved to salvage them. Two and three quarter acres of land were donated for this project. Sandra is trying to find funding in the form of grants as well as seeking help from the County for other needs. Sandra said that the buildings have been inspected and are structurally sound to be moved. She said that they have applied for a grant from the Eccles Foundation but have not received an answer as yet. The Commission will investigate the project further but it is doubtful that the County can help with funding this year. The subject will be addressed again at the August 14th Commission Meeting. Peggy Humpreys, former SJC Director of Economic Development, requested the Commission to approve use of a County vehicle and for coverage of phone costs so that she can continue to attend meetings regarding Monument Valley and the Four Corners Monument Project. She would like to continue to attend these meeting for the next three months, until the new Director, Charles DeLorme, can become familiar with the issues. Commissioners asked Peggy to communicate directly with Charles and that she should follow the regular County policy to reserve a vehicle and for phone cost reimbursement. Commissioner Bruce Adams made a motion to approve the purchase of a precision timer for rodeo events in the amount of $500. This cost would come out of money allocated for the professional rodeo. Commissioner Manuel Morgan seconded the motion. Commissioner Lynn Stevens declared the motion carried. David Moser, Interim CEO - San Juan Health Service District David presented the 2005 financials to the Commission stating that the Health Service District had a net loss of $356,230. He stated that a big part of the loss last year was due to physician turnover. So far, this year, they have realized some profit but noted that hospital volume goes down in the summer and increases in the winter. He said that the San Juan Hospital is limping along because the equipment is not up to par and facilities in general are old. He said they are continuing to make an effort to improve services but that they do not have the ability to offer some needed services so that people need to go elsewhere for procedures such as CT Scans and epidural blocks for childbirth. Another problem identified is that Native Americans are not, and have not, been served well because of cultural differences and transportation problems. Mr. Moser said they have been making an effort to improve services to Native Americans at the San Juan Hospital with education programs for employees and other programs to improve service. Mr. Moser said his background, since1985, is in rural health and his expertise is in helping to develop a strategic plan for the area working with public health, community health centers and other health care entities in the County, determining their roles and analyzing the existing services and programs to determine health service needs. He said he has looked at population changes in Monticello and Blanding and the services available in all area communities and in surrounding states and a huge amount of money is going out of state. He discussed the letter he received from Marc Babitz, M.D. of the Utah Department of Heath and his recommendation to build a hospital in Blanding considering its location accessability and availability. A lengthy discussion ensued between Commissioners and Mr. Moser. Mr. Moser compared similar counties with ours and explained what restrictions apply when designating a hospital as a Critical Access Hospital. He discussed ways in which some counties fund their health care facilities. Commissioner Stevens questioned Mr. Moser regarding his thoughts about a private hospital being built verses a public facility. Commissioner Stevens noted that the Commission approved of the Blue Mountain Hospital and the project was also approved for Critical Access designation but it was denied in November of 2005 because of a change in the regulations. They then applied for a waiver to grandfather them in but to date that has been denied. Commissioner Stevens stated that the Blue Mountain Hospital project has funding in place and asked why taxpayers should bear the expense of building a new hospital when a private organization is willing to provide the funding. Mr. Moser gave his reasons for objecting to the private hospital being built. He felt that the County would loss control if the hospital were private and in addition the plan will not accommodate the recommended 15 patient beds that are needed. He did not think that a private facility is in the best interest of the community. The Commission would like to meet with the Health Service District Board to address and analyze each recommendation in the letter from Dr. Babitz and discuss where the hospital is going to be built and how it will be funded. Meeting Adjourned: 1:15 p.m. Check # Payee Amount 33228 A & E Generator Inc. 31.62 33229 Adams, Greg 131.05 33230 Advanced Auto LLC 62.95 33231 Advanced Microsystems Inc. 495.00 33232 Alco Discount Store 165.25 33233 American Income Life Insurance 184.00 33234 Amerigas-Blanding 6.36 33235 Amerigas-Green River 3.22 33236 Appliance Service Center 52.95 33237 Asbury, Billina 43.00 33238 AT & T 78225 474.17 33239 Bailey, Richard M. 684.00 33240 Barnes Distribution 337.19 33241 Best Western Etc. All 139.90 33242 BIG R Manufacturing LLC 12,791.10 33243 Blanding Clinic 71.40 33244 Blanding Justice Court 734.50 33245 Blanding Senior Center 52.97 33246 Bleggi, Kelly 45.00 33247 Blue Mountain Foods 263.06 33248 Blue Mountain Meats, Inc. 552.33 33249 Blue Mountain Panorama 221.85 33250 Bluff Water Works 20.00 33251 Booth Fire Protection, Inc. 995.01 33252 Bound Tree Mdical, LCC 509.74 33253 Brandford Tire 52.20 33254 Bradford, Steve 227.68 33255 Brantley Distributing Co. LLC 912.75 33256 Carr Printing 5,333.05 33257 Carson, Kathy 10.00 33258 CDW Government, Inc. 76.11 33259 Cedar Mesa Products co. 46.00 33260 Century Equipment Co. 81.49 33261 Chamberlin Architects 2,976.25 33262 Cheveron & Texaco Card Svc. 217.13 33263 Churchill County Sheriff's 500.00 33264 CIMS 359.00 33265 Cingular Wireless-ATLYS 61.26 33266 Comfort Suites - Ogden 136.00 33267 Crowley Construction 4,255.00 33268 Crystal Inn 612.00 33269 Curtiss E. Perkins Trucking 1,725.00 33270 Darrell's Automotive 360.92 33271 Days Inn Airport 222.30 33272 DeLorme, Charles 101.47 33273 Demco Media 1,121.39 33274 Diamond Lake book Co. 332.87 33275 Dilego, Dawn 10.00 33276 Double D Bolt 154.91 33277 E filliate Incorporated 227.64 33278 Emergency Medical Products Inc. 407.94 33279 Emery County Justice Court 175.00 33280 Empire Electric Assoc. Inc. 1,905.89 33281 Factory Parts Express 107.16 33282 Forestry Suppliers, Inc. 129.33 33283 Four States Tire & Service 2,227.02 33284 Franklin Covey, Inc. 38.65 33285 Frederick, Michael 60.00 33286 Front Page 213.00 33287 Information Only Check 0.00 33288 Frontier 1,235.27 33289 G/Y Enterprises 4,370.00 33290 Gallegos, David 53.00 33291 Globalstar USA 261.67 33292 H.F. Cosby Jr. 3,205.00 33293 Hodges Badge Company, Inc. 368.88 33294 Hollie,Calandra 10.00 33295 Hulzman, Amy 169.42 33296 Ingram Library Services 852.40 33297 Intermountain Farmers Assoc. 43.98 33298 J.C. Hunt Co., Inc. 867.86 33299 JCI Billing Service 1,120.00 33300 Johnson, Norman L. 360.67 33301 Judy's Novelty Wool 179.52 33302 Keith Campbell Service 386.52 33303 KuJo Trucking, Inc. 3,910.00 33304 Lucy, B. Mike 283.98 33305 Larry H. Miller Ford Truckland 34.95 33306 LaRue's Embroidery 24.00 33307 Laws, Francis G. 5,520.00 33308 Lawson Products, Inc. 327.85 33309 Les Olsen Company 1,749.69 33310 LexisNexis 47.90 33311 Lowe's Business Account 15.06 33312 Lyman, Austin J. 80.00 33313 MC Printing 2,520.00 33314 McComb, Mitch 10.00 33315 Meadow Gold Dairies, Inc. 344.00 33316 Medicaid Claims 530.14 33317 Medtronic Physio-Control Corp. 594.27 33318 Meehan, Steve 247.65 33319 Minerals Technology Corp. 734.34 33320 Floyd Whittaker 100.00 33321 Jose Gomez 63.00 33322 David DeLay 600.25 33323 Moab Fire Department Training 56.50 33324 Momar 694.37 33325 Montgomery, Julie 90.00 33326 Monticello Home & Auto Supply 26.59 33327 Monticello Justice court 300.00 33328 Monticello Mercantile 10.16 33329 Monument Resources 39,609.00 33330 Morris, Samel A. 630.00 33331 Mueller, Lou 180.24 33332 Mullaly, Sarah 25.00 33333 MyTana 36.43 33334 Navajo Ace Home Center 117.28 33335 Navajo Mountain Water User 50.00 33336 Navajo Tribal Utly authority 16.69 33337 Neuss, Dianne 785.74 33338 Nicholas & Company 1,603.58 33339 Northern Safety Co., Inc. 126.51 33340 Northern Tool & Equipment Co. 754.85 33341 Office Depot 16.77 33342 Penworthy Company 35.03 33343 Pitney Bowes 378.00 33344 Plateau Equip. Supply Co. 200.22 33345 Precis Communications 38.45 33346 Prof. Tree & Turf Equip., Inc. 160.25 33347 Public Safety Center, Inc. 90.80 33348 Questar Gas 92.68 33349 Quill Corp. 544.10 33350 Qwest 70.20 33351 Randall, Howard 131.05 33352 Redd's True Value 1,331.09 33353 Regalia Manufacturing 73.13 33354 Regence BlueCross Blue Shield 80,115.77 33355 Regence Life & Health Inc. 1,612.64 33356 Rocky Mountain Power 171.84 33357 Sampson, Tsonja 10.00 33358 San Juan Building Supply, Inc. 20.61 33359 San Juan Clinic 27.00 33360 San Juan County 3,482.76 33361 San Juan Health Care Service 702.99 33362 San Juan Pest, Weed & Termite 180.00 33363 San Juan Record 60.00 33364 San Juan Task Force 3,000.00 33365 Schafer Auto Clinic 66.08 33366 Schmidt Signs Co. 30.80 33367 Schultz, William L. 18.05 33368 Scott Machinery Company 1,322.01 33369 Scrapbooks Etc. 181.76 33370 Seventh District Court 3,645.00 33371 SHELL 108.23 33372 SJC Landfill Operations 16.00 33373 Skaggs Companies, Inc. 2,398.00 33374 Smith, Sharon 38.28 33375 Snyder, Fred 2,990.00 33376 Southeastern Utah District 48.00 33377 Southwest Diesel Specialists 455.47 33378 Stagecoach Restaurant 72.16 33379 Sysco Intermountain Food Svc. 987.86 33380 Tel America, Inc 77.05 33381 Thayn, Anna 34.15 33382 Thomson Learning 622.05 33383 Three-B Repair 450.00 33384 Times Independent Publishing 52.00 33385 Treadway Tire Service 355.11 33386 U.S. Bank Corp. Payment 6,247.28 33387 UniFirst Corp. 437.04 33388 UPS 192.32 33389 USU 1,826.43 33390 Utah Association Of Counties 35.00 33391 Utah Communications, Inc. 156.50 33392 Utah County Justice Court 427.00 33393 Utah County Justice Court 375.00 33394 Information Only Check 0.00 33395 Verizon Wireless 1,413.53 33396 Wal-Mart Community 56.19 33397 Waste Management of 268.94 33398 West Jordan District Court 823.00 33399 West Payment Center 82.50 33400 Western Truck & Trailer, Inc. 30,350.00 33401 Wheeler Machinery Company 77,314.00 33402 Wilcox, Robert J. 32.76 33403 Young, Dayna 53.40 33404 Young's Machine co. 19.33 33405 Blue Mountain Meats, Inc. 753.01 33406 CDW Government Inc. 1,250.64 33407 Jones, Louise 486.95 33408 Monument Resources 4,715.00 33409 Nicholas & Company 440.33 33410 Quill Corporation 1,026.69 33411 San Juan Task Force 866.03 33412 Wheeler Machinery Company 32.91 __________________________ _____________________________ Lynn Stevens, Chairman Dianne F. Neuss, SJC Deputy Clerk