The Emery County commissioners opened bids for the Aquatic Center Parking Lot project. Commissioner Ethan Migliori will review the bids along with county attorney Mike Olsen.
Jared Anderson the Emery County Business Chamber president requested a donation from the commission. Anderson said the business chamber is working to grow the businesses in our area and to support local business. There are 500 businesses in the Emery County area. “The business chamber wants to help support and foster business in the county,” said Anderson.
Anderson asked to be considered for a larger contribution at budget time. This would be used for marketing and development. The chamber would like to produce a resource guide of businesses in the county to have available for tourists and for county residents so people know what services are available in the county.
Commissioner Migliori said he appreciated Anderson and the business chamber and what they are doing in the county.
Commissioner Keith Brady said the business chamber is working hard to get the word out about businesses and he’s glad to be a part of the effort.
The county will advertise for lawn care services for the Museum of the San Rafael, Courthouse, Castle Dale Senior Center and Aquatic Center.
The county will advertise for a mid-term vacancy on the Board of Directors for the Museum of the San Rafael. Meagan Wilberg said the position is open due to the resignation of board member Nancy Espanet.
Chad Booth from the At Your Leisure television program spoke to the commissioners. He said they were in the county for the Cure for Cabin Fever Poker ATV ride last Saturday. They filmed a segment for the program. The travel bureau will choose additional segments. It is a 30 minute program which airs across Utah and also across the country. The county can also buy commercial spots on the show to run at any time. The county is purchasing five segments on the show. Tina Carter from the travel bureau will determine the other segments to be filmed this season. One of them will be the San Rafael Triathlon.
Booth said the program helps to bring people to the area. The show is very popular with a loyal following of viewers. After a segment airs there is increased visitation to the area highlighted in the program. The commissioners approved the 2015 Broadcasting Agreement with At Your Leisure for $12,000.
The commissioners gave their reports with Commissioner Brady reporting on the recent ribbon cuttings for local businesses the Emery County Business Chamber has participated, including the Palenque Mexican Grill in Castle Dale, KFJ C Store in Cleveland, Muse Coffeehouse in Castle Dale and Precision Application in Ferron. The Grand County Credit Union in Green River ribbon cutting was last Friday.
Commissioner Brady reported the Green River Diversion Dam project will move forward this year.
Commissioner Ethan Migliori said plans are moving forward with the fair activities. The elephants will return this year. A zipline will be one of the new attractions.
May 9 will be a family day at the Museum of the San Rafael. There will be a computer literacy class at the Castle Dale Library. The outdoor pool at the Aquatics Center will open on Memorial Day weekend.
The commission approved the Emery County Library Card Policy, Computer Use Policy and approved amending the Collection Management/Development Policy for Gift and Donated Materials.
Erik Nielsen and Jaden Olsen were approved as weed and mosquito workers. Kylee Jones was approved to be a volunteer at the Museum of the San Rafael. The recruitment process will start for a seasonal Museum Clerk and two seasonal Office Specialists for the IT/Recorder’s Office.
The county will begin the recruitment process for a Justice Court Clerk/DMV Technician in Green River. This will be a regular part time position working 29 hours per week with pro-rated benefits.
Recruitment will begin to hire two seasonal lifeguards. A 3 percent wage increase for Egan Smith was approved after successful completion of his 6 month orientation period.
The board approved the increase in Tim Lacock’s hours as a Library Maintenance Worker, to 19.5 hours per week to include extra duties at the Museum of the San Rafael and Pioneer Museum.
The board will advertise, test, and create a roster for a Civilian Dispatcher and Jailer at the Sheriff’s Office that would be good for one year.
At your leisure filming segments in county
"Chad Booth from At Your Leisure."