MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EMERY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS HELD IN THE EMERY COUNTY COURTHOUSE JANUARY 3, 2017 Present at the meeting was Commission Chairman Keith Brady, Commissioner Paul Cowley, Commissioner Lynn Sitterud, Attorney Michael Olsen, Deputy Clerk/Auditor Carol Cox, elected officials and citizens. CONSENT AGENDA (1) APPROVAL OF CHECK EDIT LIST, REQUISITIONS, AND DISPOSITIONS. The Warrant Check Edit List #242894 through and including #242935 was presented for payment. There were no requisitions. One disposition was presented for an electronic cash register. (2) APPROVAL OF MINUTES DATED DECEMBER 20, 2016. (3) APPROVAL OF COUNTY COMMISSIONER RESPONSIBILITIES. See attachment to minutes. (4) APPROVAL TO RE-APPOINT LAMAR GUYMON AND LAURIE ANN LARSEN AS MEMBERS OF THE EMERY COUNTY CARE AND REHABILITATION BOARD. (5) APPROVAL TO APPOINT ETHAN MIGLIORI AS A NEW MEMBER OF THE EMERY COUNTY CARE AND REHABILITATION BOARD. (6) APPROVAL TO GIVE MATT SALAS A 3% WAGE INCREASE FOR HIS SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE 6 MONTH ORIENTATION PERIOD AND PROMOTE HIM TO A CORRECTION OFFICER I FOR SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF POST. EFFECTIVE 1- 16-17. GRADE 15. (7) NOTIFICATION. JOSIE STILSON AND MCKADE HANSEN WERE BOTH HIRED AS A PART TIME DEPUTY TREASURERS WORKING 19 3/4 HOURS PER WEEK. WAGE GRADE 13. (8) APPROVAL TO PROMOTE LES REESE TO A WEED & MOSQUITO TECHNICIAN 11 EFFECTIVE 1-16-17. GRADE 15. (9) APPROVAL TO PROMOTE GARY PRICE TO A WEED & MOSQUITO TECHNICIAN II EFFECTIVE 1-16-17. GRADE 15. (10) APPROVAL TO GIVE EMILY HUNTINGTON A 3% WAGE INCREASE FOR HER SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION FO THE 6 MONTH ORIENTATION PERIOD. EFFECTIVE 1 16-17. GRADE 7. (11) APPROVAL TO GIVE SUZANNE ANDERSON A 3% WAGE INCREASE FOR HER SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE 6 MONTH ORIENTATION PERIOD. EFFECTIVE 1 16-17. GRADE 11. Motion to approve the Consent agenda was made by Commissioner Paul Cowley, seconded by Commissioner Lynn Sitterud, and the motion passed. DISCUSSION AGENDA (1) ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA. Nothing. (2) DISCUSS/APPROVE/DENY CONTRACT WITH RANDY JOHNSON, GOVERNMENT MATTERS, LLC, FOR PAYMENT FOR 2017 SERVICES. Commissioner Paul Cowley commented that in light of what has happened with the Bears Ears designation, he felt it was imperative to retain Mr. Johnson for his expertise in these matters. The situation with the San Rafael may still be looked at. We need some great representation when dealing with these matters. Commissioner Paul Cowley made a motion to approve a contract with Randy Johnson, Government Matters, LLC. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Lynn Sitterud. The motion passed. (3) DISCUSS/APPROVE/DENY CONTRACT WITH SHAUN D. CHRISTENSEN, HYPNO HICK ENTERPRISES, FOR THE 2017 EMERY COUNTY FAIR. Commissioner Brady explained that the contracts for the 2017 Emery County Fair have been discussed and recommended by the Fair Board. The reason for approving them at this time is to wait for approval of the 2017 budget. The contract with Hypno Hick is for 5 shows on Friday and Saturday at $850.00. This expenditure is covered under the Fair budget. Commissioner Paul Cowley made a motion to approve a contract with Shaun D. Christensen, Hypno Hick Enterprises for the 2017 Emery County Fair. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Lynn Sitterud. The motion passed. (4) DISCUSS/APPROVE/DENY CONTRACT WITH THE MYSTERY ESCAPE COMPANY FOR THE 2017 EMERY COUNTY FAIR. Commissioner Brady explained that the contract with Mystery Escape Company is for $1,500. 00 for an event during Saturday of the 2017 Fair. Participants will be charged $15.00 per person which will be split with the Company and the Emery County Fair. Participants enter a chamber with others and will have to work together to figure a way out of the chamber. Commissioner Paul Cowley made a motion to approve a contract with The Mystery Escape Company for the 2017 Emery County Fair. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Lynn Sitterud. The motion passed. (5) DISCUSS/APPROVE/DENY CONTRACT WITH MAD SCIENCE OF GREATER SALT LAKE AND EMERY COUNTY FOR THE 2017 EMERY COUNTY FAIR. Commissioner Brady explained that the contract was originally planned for 5 shows. The contract was negotiated down to 3 shows for $550.00 for Friday and Saturday of the Fair. Commissioner Paul Cowley made a motion to approve a contract with Mad Science of Greater Salt Lake and Emery County for the 2017 Emery County Fair. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Lynn Sitterud. The motion passed. (6) DISCUSSION/APPROVE/DENY KELLY LARSEN AND TENILLE LARSEN AS STEM PARTNERS FOR CASTLE DALE LIBRARY. Commissioner Brady explained that this is part of the Stem Grant the Castle Dale Library received in 2016. Commissioner Lynn Sitterud made a motion to approve Kelly Larsen and Tenille Larsen as Stem Grant partners for the Castle Dale Library. (7) COMMISSION/ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORT Commissioner Brady reported that a couple of meetings ago he had announced that the 2017 Fair would possibly be during the Memorial Rodeo in 2017. They have a conflict with those dates do the Fair has been scheduled for its original date of August 4 and 5, 2017. Commissioner Cowley reported that Kellie Nelson has been secured as Senior Citizen Center Co-ordinator for Emery County. She has been working her way through all the centers in the county for review/resolution of issues in each building site. (8) ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned. ATTEST: COMMISSIONER: 2017 Commission Responsibilities KEITH BRADYPAUL COWLEYLYNN SITTERUD ChairmanVice Chairman Ambulance/EMT’sAirportAnimal Control AOGBLM/RACAttorney Aquatic CenterChildren’s Justice CenterAssessor CV Conservancy DistrictCV Special Service Dist. (CVSSD)Care Center EC Business Chamber (ECBC)Extension/USUClerk/Auditor Emery County FairHistoric PreservationCo.of Govmts (COG) Events CoodinatorLawrence CemeteryCounty Facilities GR Conservancy Dist.LibraryDWR/RAC GR Medical CenterMuseum of San RafaelHousing Authority IS/GISNEWU DistrictInsurance Local Emergency PlanningRoad Department/LandfillJustice Court Public Mental HealthSenior CitizensPersonnel Recreation DistrictSITLAPlan/Zone/Building Scenic BywaysTreasurerRecorder/Archives Southeast UT Health Dept.USFSSSD#1 Sheriff/HLSWater ConservancyState Parks Six Co. CoalitionWeed/Mosquito Trails Travel Bureau TV/Communications Commissioner Shared Responsibilities (* Contact Commissioner) Building AuthorityLBA (Chairman) *Building Authority Economic Development*Economic DevelopmentEconomic Develop Fire District *Fire District Public LandsPublic LandsPublic Lands * MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EMERY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS HELD IN THE EMERY COUNTY COURTHOUSE JANUARY 17, 2017 Present at the meeting was Commission Chairman Keith Brady, Commissioner Paul Cowley, Commissioner Lynn Sitterud, Attorney Mike Olsen, Deputy Clerk/Auditor Carol Cox, elected officials and citizens. CONSENT AGENDA (1) APPROVAL OF CHECK EDIT LIST, REQUISITIONS, AND DISPOSITIONS. The Warrant Check Edit List #242941 through and including #243075 was presented for payment. Requisitions were presented for the following: REQUISITIONDESCRIPTIONAMOUNT 1-1730 Bulletproof Vests Sheriff$23,040.00 2-17Photo ID Camera Sheriff 645.00 There was 1 disposition for a ShorTel 230 phone. (2) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JANUARY 3, 2017 COMMISSION MEETING. (3) APPROVAL OF DIXIE SWASEY AND TANIE WORTHEN AS NEW MEMBERS OF THE EMERY COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING AND NUTRITION BOARD. (4) APPROVAL TO APPOINT CAROLYN CARRASCO AS A NEW MEMBER OF THE EMERY COUNTY LIBRARY BOARD. (5) RATIFICATION OF APPROVAL FOR A COUNTY CREDIT CARD FOR COMMISSIONER LYNN SITTERUD. (6) RATIFICATION OF APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE FOR 5 OPEN POSITIONS ON THE EMERY COUNTY PUBLIC LANDS BOARD. (7) APPROVAL TO REAPPOINT ROD PLAYER, EDWARD GEARY, AND BRUCE WILSON, AND TO APPOINT RANDALL STILSON AS A NEW MEMBER OF THE EMERY COUNTY PUBLIC LANDS BOARD. (8) APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE FOR ONE (1) OPEN BOARD POSITION ON THE MUSEUM BOARD. (9) APPROVAL TO INCREASE MELODY HOFFMAN AND CAMILLE THOMAS’S HOURS AS ASSISTANT LIBRARIANS TO 27 HOURS PER WEEK WITH PRORATED BENEFITS. NO WAGE INCREASE. (10) APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE FOR TWO (2) OPEN CAREER SERVICE COUNCIL MEMBERS. (11) APPROVAL TO GIVE GLORIA WILSON A 3% WAGE INCREASE FOR SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF HER 6 MONTH ORIENTATION PERIOD. EFFECTIVE 1-30-17. (12) APPROVAL OF AMBER JONES AS A VOLUNTEER FOR ARCHIVES. (13) NOTIFICATION- RICK PRICE WAS SELECTED AS AN EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I FOR THE ROAD DEPARTMENT. WORKING 19 3/4 HOURS PER WEEK. NOT ELIGIBLE FOR BENEFITS. WAGE GRADE 16. EFFECTIVE 1-18-17. (14) NOTIFICATION- REBEKAH HENNES WAS SELECTED AS A PART TIME, TEMPORARY DATA ENTRY EMPLOYEE WORKING FOR THE ROAD DEPARTMENT 19 3/4 HOURS PER WEEK. WAGE GRADE 11. (15) APPROVAL TO CHANGE THE DUTIES OF GAYLE JENSEN FOR LIEUTENANT TO PATROL SERGEANT, MOVE FROM GRADE 23 FLSA EXEMPT TO GRADE 21 PER HOUR. EFFECTIVE 1-30-17. (16) APPROVAL TO PROMOTE JANALEE LUKE TO SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT AT THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE. MOVE FROM GRADE 11 TO GRADE 14. EFFECTIVE 1-30-17. Motion to approve the Consent Agenda was made by Commissioner Lynn Sitterud, seconded by Commissioner Paul Cowley, and the motion passed. DISCUSSION AGENDA (1) ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA. Nothing (2) DELIVERY OF DWR’S ANNUAL PILT PAYMENT TO EMERY COUNTY AND UPDATE OF DWR’S ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE COUNTY. Chris Wood, Regional Supervisor for the Southeast Region presented DWR’s annual Payment in Lieu of Taxes payment in the amount of $2,610.71. The tax comes from revenue received from hunting and fishing licenses sold in Emery County. DWR owns 5,302 acres of land in Emery County as well as manages 2,800 acres of waterfowl land, which is Desert Lake. He reported that the DWR is actively involved in managing wildlife and habitats in Emery County. He talked about the Pheasant Release Program, Turkey Release Program, Chukkar Release Program, Mule Deer Transplant Program and the Treated Fish Project on the Ferron Drainage. Commissioner Cowley encouraged DWR to remain close to the local hunting and fishing users. (3) RATIFICATION OF APPROVAL OF APPLICATION FOR PRE-CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION FOR ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS FOR THE COTTONWOOD CREEK PROJECT-ORANGEVILLE PROJECT SECTION.