Commission approves fair concert

By Phil Fauver
Staff Writer

The Emery County Commission meeting was held April 18, 2017 with Commissioner Keith Brady, Chairman, Commissioner Paul Cowley and Commissioner Lynn Sitterud in attendance.
Tim Blackburn representing JustServe is a free community resource sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. This program is titled “Just Serve.” April is National Volunteerism Month which means volunteering is being emphasized throughout the United States.
The JustServe.org website is used by faith, nonprofit, community and government organizations to post service opportunities. People in the community use JustServe.org to work with community partners to identify needs and respond to those needs in the spirit of charitable service.
JustServe.org can be used to match up organizations that need volunteers with those people that want to volunteer. This resource can be used by parents to teach children and others the joys and satisfaction that come from work.
For a person who wants to volunteer JustServe.org reduces the time needed to find meaningful service opportunities and allows more time to give service. It helps you get involved in the community and allows you to select service opportunities that are a perfect fit for yourself, your family or your organization.
Chad Booth from Chadwick Booth & Company made a request for a sponsorship agreement to be made with Chadwick Booth & Co. for the “County Seat” a half hour television program broadcast four times a week in 22 counties. This program devotes most of its time and content to rural issues. This program is on ABC4, KTVA, and Cable TV in Emery County.
This is the seventh season for this program. The program has 74,600 viewers per week. The biggest fans are the Governor, the Lt Governor and Senator David Hinkins. Last year the $5,600 for this sponsorship came from the Travel and Tourism budget. This issue was tabled for further discussion.
A request was made to the commission by Kelli Nelson, the Aging and Nutrition Director for Senior Citizens to use the ADA vans for out of state travel to Yellowstone National Park area. The Senior Citizens will pay $750 per couple or $300 per person for three nights and four days of travel The sign up for this trip ends May 9. A minimum of 10 people are required to sign up and pay for this trip for it to be possible. The Commissioners approved the out of state ADA bus travel.
Approval was given for the county to advertise for a Huntington Airport Curator.
The proposed ordinance by Commissioner Brady to form a Community Reinvestment Agency was not approved and was tabled for further discussion.
Shannon Hiatt Director of the Aquatic Center and Amanda Leonard events coordinator proposed that Collin Raye a Country Folk Entertainer be hired by Emery County to put on a show at the up and coming Emery County Fair. Mr. Raye would perform on a stage in the field west of the Aquatic Center.
Collin Raye cranks out soulful, heartfelt material with the honesty and richness that is signature to his vocals alone. Collin Raye has 24 top ten records, 16 #1 hits, and has been a 10 time male vocalist of the year nominee (five CMA and five ACM), this truly electrifying performer of his era remains one of the great voices of our time.
The Commission approved a $20,000 dollar contract with Collin Raye for a concert during the Emery County Fair. This money will come from the fair budget.
The Collin Raye program will be Saturday August 5th from 7:30 PM to 10:45 PM. The price of admission is $10 .
The Commissioners next approved the Bylaws for the Emery County Travel Bureau.
The following marketing matching funds were approved by the commission. The money comes from the Travel and Tourism Advertising Budget.
The Southeastern Utah Junior Livestock Show will receive $3,500.
The Millsite Ladies Golf Association, for the Ladies League will receive $800.
Millsite Golf Course for a PGA book, Score Card and radio ads will receive $3,500.
Emery County Aquatic Center will receive $2,500.
The Cowboy Memorial Rodeo on July 28 for the High School Club will receive $3,500.
Cox Lodging will receive $2,500 dollars for Facebook ads and brochures.
Kasey”s Pro Shop will receive $3,500 to advertise the golf course. Huntington City for a sign on the back of the large sign north of Huntington will receive $700. Green River City will receive $3.500 for newspaper and radio advertising for Melon Days.
Commissioner Lynn Sitterud pointed out that the beekeepers and citizens should be careful of bees this year because the Africanized Honey Bees have been found in Emery County and they can be a serious danger if disturbed.
Julie Johansen came before the Commission representing ETV 10 notifying the county officials that the county can now publish legal and public notices in their newspaper. Because of recent legislation they are now able to publish legal and public notices. The free ETV 10 newspaper goes to every mail box holder in Emery, Carbon and Grand Counties with the exception of Moab.