SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING January 4, 2010 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 Rick Bailey, SJC Administrator Norman L. Johnson, SJC Clerk/Auditor Dawn Shaw, SJC Deputy Clerk Absent: Lynn Stevens, Commissioner Attendees: Jerry McNeely, Tammy Gallegos, Marilyn Boynton, Howard Randall, Debbie Rush, Richard Thobe, Bob Barry, Charlie DeLorme, Walter Bird, Jim Keyes, Bill Schultz, Bryan Torgerson, Allan Matheson A motion to approve the minutes of December 14 and 21, 2009, subject to approval by Commissioner Stevens, was made by Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy. Commissioner Bruce Adams seconded the motion. None opposed. Vote unanimous. Bob Barry – SJC Resident Bob reported to Commissioners about his and his neighbors concerns over the November 16, 2009 Commission meeting decision regarding the evaporation ponds East of Monticello. Bob stated that their biggest concern was that the “no opposition” decision was not an action item on the agenda and that no one was notified. Commissioner Adams stated that in Commissioners Stevens findings that in the eyes of AG these ponds would pose no risk to organic growers and that possibly something may have to be added to alleviate smells. Also, that if there were complaints that posed a health or safety hazard that Mr. Cressler could be issued a cease and desist order. Commissioner Adams reported that the county is looking into levying a fee on everything dumped there to help with possible costs of road maintenance and other expenses. Tammy Gallegos – SJC Administrative Assistant Tammy presented a procurement request for a refrigerator from the Restaurant Store in the amount of $1,447.21 for the Bluff Senior Center. A motion to approve the request was made by Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy. Commissioner Bruce Adams seconded the motion. None opposed. Vote unanimous. Norman L. Johnson – SJC Clerk/Auditor Norman presented three Beer Licenses for renewal. Hole in the Rock General Store; Old Bridge Grill; and Mexican Hat Texaco. A motion to approve the renewals was made by Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy. Commissioner Bruce Adams seconded the motion. None opposed. Vote unanimous. Norman discussed with Commissioners the possibility of moving to an all direct deposit payroll and issuing checks every two weeks. Norman stated that it could be a cost saver to the county and save administrative time. There are drawbacks and some employees may not like the concept. Commissioners agreed to let Norman pursue the idea. Commissioner Adams stated he is still planning to attend the water hearing in Green River on the 12th at 9:00 A.M. Rick Bailey – SJC Administrator Rick asked for Commission signature for a temporary easement in the Bluff Bridge area. Rick presented one building permit for approval and signature. Gene Wilhelm – Residence – Elk Meadows, Monticello A motion to approve the building permit, provided all appropriate signatures are in place, was made by Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy. Commissioner Bruce Adams seconded the motion. None opposed. Vote unanimous. Rick reported to Commissioners that the public SJC defender position is back open. Rick stated that the person whom Commissioners had voted on has health problems that prevents him from being in this rural area. Bill Schultz has stepped in and picked up the cases for the first week of January and has consented to finish out the month of January. A motion to release Mitch Maughan as the SJC public defender was made by Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy. Commissioner Bruce Adams seconded the motion. None opposed. Vote unanimous. Bill Schultz, public defender, reported to Commissioners that he could take the case load for the year 2010 and the county could rebid in the fall. Following a discussion on the advantages of retaining the current public defender, a motion to approve Bill Schultz as the SJC public defender for the 2010 calendar year was made by Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy. Commissioner Bruce Adams seconded the motion. None opposed. Vote unanimous. Open Time and Other Business Jim Keyes reported to Commissioners about Utah Cattleman’s Land Trust. Including what and who it’s for and why it would be beneficial for people to join. Jim will continue to gather information and try to set up a meeting with Commissioner Blackham. Jerry McNeely – SJC Liaison Jerry reported that he plans to attend a SITLA and Spanish Valley Water and Sewer meeting this week and on the various other projects he is working on. Commission Reports Commissioner Maryboy reported that he attended the Mexican Water Chapter House ground breaking December 21, 2009 and plans to be in Window Rock Wednesday. Commissioner Adams reported that he plans to attend a CIB meeting Thursday and the Chapter meeting in Oljato this coming Sunday. 12:00 P.M. – SITLA and Envision Utah Bryan Torgerson, with SITLA, introduced Allan Matheson, representing Envision Utah, to the Commissioners. Mr. Matheson gave an overview of what Envision Utah is and does and what its plans would be for the Spanish Valley area. He reviewed several of the projects that have been completed across the state by Envision Utah. Commissioners stated that they did not feel there would be a good working relationship between San Juan and Grand counties but that San Juan county plans to keep working with SITLA. Following a healthy discussion the Commission stated they would support SITLA in whatever direction they wanted to move. Adjourn 12:41 P.M. 1