SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING
May 26, 2009

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

Present: 	Bruce Adams, Chairman
		Kenneth Maryboy, Vice Chair
		Rick Bailey, SJC Administrator
		Norman L. Johnson, SJC Clerk/Auditor
		Dawn Shawn, SJC Deputy Clerk	

Absent:		Lynn Stevens, Commissioner

Attendees:	Larry Sorrell, Evan Lowry, Charlie DeLorme, Rex Anderson, Bill Boyle 

Rex Anderson – SJC Resident

Rex presented reported to Commissioners that he needs road access to an area in Hammond Canyon 
that has been declared a road less area by the Forest Service.  He presented a request to 
Commissioners to intervene and keep the old road open as he plans to build a home in the area.  
Commissioners asked that Mr. Anderson come back next week and they plan to get Mike Diem to 
attend and explain why the road is closed.

Evan Lowry – SJC Planning/GPS

Evan reported on the sage grouse predation study.

Evan stated that the photo comparison book is ready to reprint but there are so many new photos we 
should wait and possibly do a complete second edition and include Arch Canyon.  Commissioners 
agreed.

Rick Bailey – SJC Administrator

Rick reported to Commissioners that Chamberlain Architects will have a report next week for the 
fairground project.  

Rick presented a procurement request for a flight monitor for the Sheriff’s Office.  A motion to 
approve the request was made by Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy.  Commissioner Bruce Adams 
seconded the motion.  None opposed.  Commissioner Bruce Adams declared the motion carried. 

Open Time and Other Business

Charlie DeLorme, SJC Ec. Development, reported that the county received an award for the States 
Travel Brochure.  He also reported on the current status and progress on the Swinging Bridge.

Commission Reports

Commissioner Adams reported that the jail expansion issue did not make it onto the Legislative Special 
Session.  He also stated that there has been several letters of complaint about the evaporation ponds.  
The Commissioners have decided to turn the matter over to the Planning and Zoning Board and state 
that a public hearing must be held.  

Commissioner Maryboy reported that there is concern over asbestos from a plant in Montezuma 
Creek that is going to be demolished.  He plans to attend a meeting the 29th.


Adjourn 11:28 A.M.



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