SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING
April 5, 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
		Lynn Stevens, Commissioner
		Tammy Gallegos, SJC Administrative Assistant
		Norman L. Johnson, SJC Clerk/Auditor
		Dawn Shaw, SJC Deputy Clerk

Absent:	Kenneth Maryboy, Vice Chair

Attendees:	Howard Randall, Jerry McNeely, Mike Lacy, Charlie DeLorme, Walter Bird, Greg 
Adams, Bruce Bunker, Marilyn Boynton, Larry Sorrell

A motion to approve the minutes of March 15 and 22, 2010, with Commissioner Kenneth 
Maryboy’s approval, was made by Commissioner Lynn Stevens.  Commissioner Bruce Adams 
seconded the motion.  None opposed.  Vote unanimous. 

Jonnie Miller – CEO UCIP

Mr. Miller reported to Commissioners that after comparing the estimated costs of workman’s 
comp at the beginning of 2009 to what was actually spent at the end of the year resulted in a 
$3,515 refund from UCIP.  

Mike Lacy – SJC Sheriff

Sheriff Lacy presented a request to approve an additional $500 to the Forest Service Contract.  
A motion to approve the request was made by Commissioner Lynn Stevens.  Commissioner 
Bruce Adams seconded the motion.  None opposed.  Vote unanimous.

Sheriff Lacy presented two out of state travel requests for approval.  One for Lehi Lacy to 
Philadelphia, PA for safety workshop and one for Damon Orr to Washington D.C. for Concerns 
of Police Survivors.  A motion to approve both travel requests was made by Commissioner Lynn 
Stevens.  Commissioner Bruce Adams seconded the motion.  None opposed.  Vote unanimous.

Sheriff Lacy reported his concerns over the BLM putting rocks in places so people can’t get to 
camping areas.  Commissioners stated they’d have the Administration Office work with the 
Sheriff to compose a letter to BLM.

Sheriff Lacy also reported to Commissioners on a $1.8 million grant that they have received for 
a helicopter stating that they have looked into getting one or may try to use the grant for 
possible upgrades.  He will get additional information on the grant offer.

Howard Randall – SJC Assessor

Howard provided information to Commissioners on the current tax rates for San Juan County.  
He stated that the Assessor’s Office does not set tax rates.  Norman Johnson, SJC Clerk/Auditor, 
does work with the various taxing entities in the county and with the State on tax rates. 
Residents who would like to see changes need to attend hearings where the tax rates are set. 
Taxes cannot be raised without a Truth in Taxation Hearing.  Howard did state that we do have 
the highest accumulative rates in the State.  

Charlie DeLorme – SJC Ec. Development

Charlie reported to Commissioners that there was a good turnout for the Governor’s Economic 
Summit last week.  Charlie also stated that Congressman Matheson did not include the Bluff 
Bridge on his list of earmarks.

Charlie presented an out of state travel request to Savannah, GA for an ESTO Training Seminar 
in the amount of $1,210.  A motion to approve the request was made by Commissioner Lynn 
Stevens.  Commissioner Bruce Adams seconded the motion.  None opposed.  Vote unanimous.

Tammy Gallegos – SJC Administrative Assistant

Tammy presented three building permits for approval and signature.
	Michael Adams – Residence – E Markle Rd, La Sal
	Michael DeSutter – Residence – Hidden Valley Dr, La Sal
	Kurtis Pugh – Shop – E Meadow Ln, Blanding, UT 84511
A motion to approve all three building permits, provided all appropriate signatures are in place, 
was made by Commissioner Lynn Stevens.  Commissioner Bruce Adams seconded the motion.  
None opposed.  Vote unanimous.

Tammy presented eight building permits, for the Navajo Nation all located in Westwater, for 
signature and approval.  Greg Adams, SJC Planning & Zoning, and Bruce Bunker, SJC Building 
Inspector, reported to Commissioners that all eight permits are complete but are located in the 
Westwater Subdivision which will not be approved until April 8th at the earliest.  They also 
stated that the Surveyor for the Navajo Nation needs to get the survey to them.  A motion to 
approve the eight building permits, provided all appropriate signatures are in place; the survey 
is received and the subdivision is approved, was made by Commissioner Lynn Stevens.  
Commissioner Bruce Adams seconded the motion.  None opposed.  Vote unanimous.




Jerry McNeely – SJC Liaison

Jerry reported to Commissioners on the meetings he has attended the last two weeks including 
a Housing Authority Board Meeting and a meeting between Grand and San Juan School Boards.

Commission Reports

Commissioner Adams reported that he attended a CIB last week in Salt Lake and this week 
plans to attend an RRFP meeting today, UDOT meeting tomorrow and AOG Thursday.

Commissioner Stevens discussed the proposed resolution from Monticello City requesting the 
Commission not impair the mineral lease revenue funds relating to the City securing an interest 
fee loan.  After discussion the matter was turned over to Walter Bird, Assistant County Attorney 
for review and recommendation.  Commissioner Stevens plans to be in the County all week.

Adjourn 11:55 A.M.



 



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