SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING
June 7, 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
		Lynn Stevens, Commissioner
		Rick Bailey, SJC Administrator
		Norman L. Johnson, SJC Clerk/Auditor
		Dawn Shaw, SJC Deputy Clerk

Attendees:	Dustin Fife, Carla and Larry Sorrell, Jerry McNeely, Marilyn Boynton, Mike Lacy, 
Carol Van Steeter, Maxine Deeter, Howard Randall, Becky Pool

A motion to approve the minutes of May 24, 2010 was made by Commissioner Lynn Stevens.  
Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy seconded the motion.  None opposed.  Vote unanimous.  

Dustin Fife – SJC Library Board

Dustin presented a procurement request for book shelves and desk for the Bluff Library from 
Taylor-Made in the amount of $7,317.  A motion to approve the request was made by 
Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy.  Commissioner Lynn Stevens seconded the motion.  None 
opposed.  Vote unanimous.

Norman L. Johnson – SJC Clerk/Auditor

Norman reported to Commissioners on the May 20, 2010 Tax Sale stating that only one 
property, east of Monticello, went to the sale.  There were three members of the public 
present.  The high bid went to Victor Schafer at $2,250.  A motion to approve the high bid and 
issue a tax deed to Victor Schafer was made by Commissioner Lynn Stevens.  Commissioner 
Kenneth Maryboy seconded the motion.  None opposed.  Vote unanimous.

Norman reported to Commissioners that there have been some issues with scheduling the 
County Administrative building and requested that some reservations be handled at the fair 
building.

Norman reported that the election is proceeding as planned.  By mail and absentee ballots will 
be going out today and tomorrow.




Rick Bailey – SJC Administrator

Rick presented two building permits for approval and signature.
	Boyd Rasmussen – Garage – N Creek Rd, Monticello
	Wilhelm – Barn – W Blue Mt. Ridge Rd, Monticello
A motion to approve both building permits, provided all appropriate signatures are in place, 
was made by Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy.  Commissioner Lynn Stevens seconded the 
motion.  None opposed.  Vote unanimous.

Rick presented a modified agreement between the County and HUD on the Fair Grounds for 
approval and signature.  A motion to approve and sign the agreement was made by 
Commissioner Lynn Stevens.  Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy seconded the motion.  None 
opposed.  Vote unanimous.

Rick presented a Task Agreement between the County and the Forest Service in the amount of 
$2,000.  A motion to approve the agreement was made by Commissioner Lynn Stevens.  
Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy seconded the motion.  None opposed.  Vote unanimous.

Jerry McNeely – SJC Liaison

Jerry updated Commissioners on various meetings he has attended including SITLA, Health 
Board and Land meetings.

Open Time and Other Business

Sheriff Lacy presented a Resolution for Commissioners to sign regarding insurance coverage for 
deputies responding on the Reservation.

Commission Reports

Commissioner Stevens reported that he met with people from the World Harmony Run and 
plans to meet with Ted Wilson from the Governor’s Office Thursday and Friday.

Commissioner Maryboy reported he attended a Navajo Nation Special Work Session, 
graduations and Chapter meetings.  This week he plans to attend Utah Navajo Commission 
meeting.

Commissioner Adams reported that he talked with Mike Diem regarding the Ute Tribe and 
plans to be in the County the rest of the week.

12:13 P.M. – Executive Session

A motion to go into executive session to discuss personnel issues was made by Commissioner 
Lynn Stevens.  Commissioner Maryboy seconded the motion.  None opposed.  Vote unanimous.



12:40 P.M. – End Executive Session

A motion to go out of executive session was made by Commissioner Lynn Stevens.  
Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy seconded the motion.  None opposed.  Vote unanimous.

A motion to leave the Public Defender Contract intact until January 2010 was made by 
Commission Lynn Stevens.  Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy seconded the motion.  None 
opposed.  Vote unanimous.  In October/November the County will issue a new RFP for Contract.

Because of a lack of commitment from SITLA a motion to not peruse funding from the Army 
Corp. for Spanish Valley Water and Sewer and instead support the City of Monticello’s 
application of the funds was made by Commissioner Lynn Stevens.  Commissioner Kenneth 
Maryboy seconded the motion.  None opposed.  Vote unanimous.


Adjourn 12:50 P.M.






















 
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