SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING
September 8, 2009

The regular meeting of the San Juan County Commission was held at 10:00 A.M. in the 
Commission Room at Monticello, Utah.

Present:	Bruce Adams, Chairman
		Kenneth Maryboy, Vice Chair
		Lynn Stevens, Commissioner
		Norman L. Johnson, SJC Clerk/Auditor
		Dawn Shaw, SJC Deputy Clerk

Attendees:	Jerry McNeely, David Cressler, Cyndi Eldredge, Howard Randall, Greg Adams, 
Bruce Bunker, Debbie Rush, Richard Thobe, Bob Barry, Phil Lowe, Mark 
Maryboy, Danny Flemming, Linda Larson, Evan Lowry, Scott Burton, Ken 
Bousfield, Dale Pierson, Clyde Watkins

A motion to approve the minutes of August 24, 2009 was made by Commissioner Lynn Stevens.  
Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy seconded the motion.  None opposed.  Commissioner Bruce 
Adams declared the motion carried.

Cyndi Eldredge – SJC Personnel

Cyndi presented a request to hire two Monticello Library Aides, Joshua Anderson and Catherine 
Perkins, with one alternate, Amber Reed.  These are Grade 1 Step 1 positions.  A motion to 
approve the request was made by Commissioner Lynn Stevens.  Commissioner Kenneth 
Maryboy seconded the motion.  None opposed.  Commissioner Bruce Adams declared the 
motion carried.  

Clyde Watkins – Rural Water Association

Mr. Watkins and Dale Pierson from Rural Water Association along with Ken Bousfield from the 
Division of Drinking Water and Danny Flemming from the Drinking Water Board gave a 
presentation to Commissions on the benefits of setting regulations on drinking water systems.  
They stated that requiring certain regulations being set before a water system goes in prevents 
costly maintenance and repairs later.  Commissioners thanked the gentlemen for their time 
and stated that at the there was really no need in the county to put regulations on drinking 
water systems because there are very few that would qualify as a community system.

Greg Adams – SJC Planning and Zoning

Greg reported to Commissioners that there is no definitive answer on whether or not 
evaporation ponds have a negative impact on the air or soil quality of neighboring properties.  
Commissioner Stevens stated that he would talk to the State and see if there is any additional 
information there.  Commissioners asked that this issue be put on a future agenda.

Phil Lowe – SJC Hospital CEO

Phil presented a request to the Board of County Commissioners of San Juan County, Utah, 
approving the parameters resolution adopted by the Administrative Control Board of the San 
Juan County Health Services District, San Juan County, Utah (the “District”), on August 27, 2009 
(the “Parameters Resolution”), and authorizing the Administrative Control Board of the District 
to issue and authorize the sale of not more than $500,000 aggregate principal amount of 
taxable hospital revenue bonds, series 2009 (the “Series 2009 Bonds”), and related matters.  
Commissioners requested a letter stating that they (Commissioners) and the county would not 
be liable for decisions made by the administrative control board after signing the resolution.  
Mr. Lowe stated he would get the letter and bring the issue back next week.

Bruce Bunker – SJC Building Department

Bruce presented seven building permits for approval and signature.
	Dominic Lee – Residence – San Juan Estates, Spanish Valley
	Eric Lozoya – Shed/Carport – CR 312, Eastland
	Redd Ranches – Bathroom Addition – Taylor Flat Rd, La Sal
	Ray Palmer – Storage Shed – S Dairy Ln, Blanding
	David Stevens – Garage – W Willow, Bluff
	Verizon Wireless – Tower Upgrade – S Street, Blanding
	Guy Denton – Residence – E Browns Canyon Rd, Blanding
A motion to approve the seven building permits, provided all appropriate signatures are in 
place, was made by Commissioner Lynn Stevens.  Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy seconded 
the motion.  None opposed.  Commissioner Bruce Adams declared the motion carried.

Norman L. Johnson – SJC Clerk/Auditor

Norman reported to Commissioners that he has received several circuit breaker forms from 
people that do not fit the guidelines of the abatement but do need help.  He presented a 
request to have a threshold of not more than $13,000 annual income for those who apply and 
special consideration given to those who cannot work due to a disability.  A motion to approve 
the request was made by Commissioner Lynn Stevens.  Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy 
seconded the motion.  None opposed.  Commissioner Bruce Adams declared the motion 
carried.

Jerry McNeely – SJC Liaison

Jerry reported to Commissioners that there are three potential bookmobile sites.  He plans to 
look further into these with Greg Adams’ help.

Lynn Stevens – SJC Commissioner

Commissioner Stevens presented a procurement request for the road department.  The request 
is for a Fire King 25” deep insulated file cabinet from Quill in the amount of $1,664.99.  A 
motion to approve the request was made by Commissioner Lynn Stevens.  Commissioner 
Kenneth Maryboy seconded the motion.  None opposed.  Commissioner Bruce Adams declared 
the motion carried.	

Commission Reports

Commissioner Stevens reported that he attended the Native American Summit last week.  This 
week he plans to attend UAC in Provo and then on to Salt Lake for the next two weeks.

Commissioner Maryboy reported that he attended the Native American Summit last week and 
this week he plans to be in Window Rock for the Navajo Nation budget session.

Commissioner Adams reported that he attended the Oljato Chapter meeting Sunday and plans 
to attend the SPEAR meeting tomorrow night in Blanding.


Adjourn 12:22 P.M.

	














 



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