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Show Empire Electric rejects Monticello Council demands In the continuing game of chess between Empire Electric and the City of Monticello, the Empire Board ofDirectors on June 11 rejected two options presented by the Monticello City Council. How- ever, the Empire board sig- naled a willingness to continue discussions on the City extending the franchise agreement for ownership of the system for another 20 years. The City and Empire have been involved in a two-year struggle for future ownership of the electric system. The City Council voted 1 in April 2000 to purchase the system, however a series of lawsuits by city residents have tied the matter up in court. 4-- The recent actions have been brought to a head by needed electrical work at the construction site of a new golf course in Monticello. In May, Empire said that they would charge the City $125,000 for the electrical work. However, they added that they would absorb up to $70,000 of the cost if the City would extend the 20 year fran18-ho- le chise. The Monticello City Council rejected the Empire proposal and offered two options of their own. The first would extend the franchise to Emcooppire if the Cortez-base- d erative would agree to a series of conditions. Option B was that the City would continue with their determination to commercial loads and meet fupurchase the system. In a letter dated June 11, ture economic development Empire Electric General Manager Neal Stephens outlined that the Empire board rejected both options presented by the Monticello City Council, but took action to renew the franchise by agreeing to build a new substation within five years, and completing a conversion of the electric system during the balance of the franchise term. Empire rejected demands by the Monticello City Council electric that the Cortez-base- d p absorb the cost of the golf course project and contribute $100,000 to an economic development fund for City use. Empire said that they were willing to absorb up to $70,000 in extension improvements as outlined in their previous offer. They added that they were willing to build a new substation which would provide the ability to serve new industrial and co-o- needs. Referring to the economic development fund, Stephens writes that Empire believes that the new substation will address all of the Citys apparent concerns about the voltage conversion within the corporate boundary of the City. Stephens adds that the new substation would increase the reliability of service to Monticello because it will be tied to the Pacific Corps Pinto substation outside of town. The overall offer, according to Stephens, expires June 21, 2001, the date of Empires next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Directors. The Monticello City Council is expected to discuss Empires latest proposal at their regularly scheduled City Council meeting today, Wednesday, June 13. Fourth time for desecration charges For the fourth time, grave desecration charges have been filed against James and Jeanne Redd of Blanding. Previously, charges have been dismissed by Seventh District Court judges. Original charges were filed when the Redds were accused of removing human bones from an Anasazi ruin in Cottonwood Canyon in Bluff in 1996. Judge Lyle Anderson dis- - missed initial charges in 1997. THE SAN JUAN RECORD Wednesday, June 13, 2001 - Page 3 from tlje $ast 60 years ago The San Juan Record prints an apology for an incomplete paTVactor fuel at 9.5 cents a per, due to broken equipment. Gone with the Wind is playing Store. Sitton the at gallon cents per person. is 56 Admission Little Theatre. at the 50 years ago run in the northwest part of Blanding. This will enable some electric stoves to be installed that have been sitting on the back porches since Christmas The Monticello Camp of the Daughters of the Utah time. Pioneers meet at the home of Bernice Nielson. Also, the Blue Mountain Camp meets with hostesses Vivian Shumway and Charity Rowley, and the Nellie Grayson Camp meets with Lucy Porter, Elizabeth Wright and Mamie Adams, hostesses. A high extension line is being 40 years ago The first annual Frontier Days celebration in Blanding is labeled a success. Honored as the first queen is Francine Shumway and attendants Kay Harris and Dianna Johnson. The Monument Valley Stage Lines serves, the area from Monticello to Flagstaff. 30 years ago San Juan County Commissioners put the Utah Congressional delegation on notice that San Juan County wants some of the economic benefits of the vast federal scenic and recreational areas within the county. The Commission points out that although the county actually contains Canyonlands National Park, Natural Bridges, Hovenweep and Rainbow Bridge national monuments, and about half the proposed Glen Canyon National Recreation area, none are administered from within San Juan County. Utah Court ofAppeals upheld the decision, but stated that the charges could be refiled. 20 years ago When portions of the second Exploration for oil in San Juan County is brisk with several set of charges were dismissed, successful completions and the discovery of three new fields the decision was reversed by reported. There are over 60 test drills underway. Monticello the Utah Supreme Court. Mayor Keith Redd confers with the County Commissioners and District Seventh Finally, they agree to periodic roadblocks to help control Court Judge Mary Manley disdrivers on the highways. "I would like Monticello to missed the case. Prosecutors have the reputation of picking up drug and alcohol offenders, refiled charges on June 4. said Mayor Redd. under-the-in-fluen- ce 10 years ago College of Eastern Utah San Juan Campus bestows an honorary doctorate degree on Dorothy R. Adams of Monticello. She is selected for her outstanding service and commitment to Monticello and the people of San Juan County. 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