SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING
June 28, 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:	Jerry McNeely, Larry Sorrell, John Fellmeth, Scott Mitchell, Charlie DeLorme, 
Cyndi Eldredge, Phil Lyman, Bruce Bunker, Linda Larson, Tammy Gallegos, Carol 
Van Steeter, David Bronson, Nick Sandberg, Walter Bird

A motion to approve the minutes of June 7, 2010, with corrections, was made by Commissioner 
Lynn Stevens.  Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy seconded the motion.  None opposed.  Vote 
unanimous.

Norman L. Johnson, SJC Clerk/Auditor & John Fellmeth, SJC IT

Norman and John reported that as of July 1st a legislative change to post retirement 
employment and URS will take effect.  They presented a request to keep all employees as of 
now on the old policy and any new hires would go to the new system.  A motion to approve the 
request was made by Commissioner Lynn Stevens.  Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy seconded 
the motion.  None opposed.  Vote unanimous.

Norman L. Johnson – SJC Clerk/Auditor

Norman reported to Commissioners that the Election Canvass would be complete July 6th at 
noon.  Eight provisional ballots will be included in the canvas.  Norman stated that residents of 
Spanish Valley would like a polling place in Spanish Valley.  He plans to send out letters in early 
August to find out how many would like to have a polling location in Spanish Valley.

Norman presented a request to adjust the CTR to .0003794% and adopt the proposed 2010 CTR.   
A motion to make the adjustment and adopt the 2010 CTR was made by Commissioner Lynn 
Stevens.  Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy seconded the motion.  None opposed.  Vote 
unanimous.

Norman updated Commissioners on projects for the SJC Water Conservancy District concerning 
Dry Wash Reservoir.

Open Time & Other Business

Tony Dayish, SJC Resident, presented a request to have Commission Chair sign a contract for 
wireless coverage for all Chapters of the Navajo Nation.  A motion to approve the request was 
made by Commissioner Lynn Stevens.  Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy seconded the motion.  
None opposed.  Vote unanimous.

Cyndi Eldredge, SJC Personnel, presented a request to hire Mandy Hoggard Woodard as the 
part time Grade 1 Step 1 Monticello Senior Center Aide.  A motion to approve the request was 
made by Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy.  Commissioner Lynn Stevens seconded the motion.  
None opposed.  Vote unanimous.

Rick Bailey – SJC Administrator

Rick presented two building permits for approval and signature.  
	Victor Nebeker – Cabin – Summit Point, Monticello
	Olke Uhlerbeck – Addition – Mustang Mesa, Blanding
A motion to approve both building permits, provided all appropriate signatures are in place, 
was made by Commissioner Lynn Stevens.  Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy seconded the 
motion.  None opposed.  Vote unanimous.

Rick reported to Commissioners that the County received a letter from Creamer & Noble 
stating that Cindy Taylor Trucking is not able to satisfy their contract for the completion of the 
Lisbon Valley Road.  Creamer & Noble are working on a resolution to this and hope to have a 
solution soon.

Rick presented two Homeland Security procurement requests for approval and signature.  One 
for a Mobile Law Enforcement License Plate Recognition system from Pips Technology in the 
amount of $20,930 for the Sheriff’s office and one for a Datacard Mobile Credentialing system 
from Mountainland Business Systems in the amount of $91,929 for EMS.  A motion to approve 
both requests was made by Commissioner Lynn Stevens.  Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy 
seconded the motion.  None opposed.  Vote unanimous.

Rick presented three out of state travel requests for approval and signature.  One for Linda 
Larson to Washington DC, one for Tammy Gallegos to Denver, Co in the amount of $1,022 and 
one for Rick Bailey to Casper, WY.  A motion to approve all three requests was made by 
Commissioner Lynn Stevens.  Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy seconded the motion.  None 
opposed.  Vote unanimous.

Rick presented an amendment to a contract with Jones & DeMille in the amount of $8,677 for 
work on the Oljato Road for approval and signature.  A motion to approve all three requests 
was made by Commissioner Lynn Stevens.  Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy seconded the 
motion.  None opposed.  Vote unanimous.

Rick presented a contract with Creamer & Nobel for approval and signature in the amount of 
$66,824 for work to be done on the Piute Creek Bridge.  A motion to approve the request was 
made by Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy.  Commissioner Lynn Stevens seconded the motion.  
None opposed.  Vote unanimous.

Rick presented a request for Commission signature of a letter to Representative Matheson and 
Senator Bennett concerning SRS Reauthorization for Commission signature.  A motion to 
approve the request was made by Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy.  Commissioner Lynn 
Stevens seconded the motion.  None opposed.  Vote unanimous.

Jerry McNeely – SJC Liaison

Jerry reported to Commissioners on meetings he has attended this week, including AOG, a 
Housing Authority Board meeting and a Spanish Valley Water and Sewer meeting.

Commission Reports

Commissioner Stevens reported that he attended the Canyon Country Partnership meetings 
which included floating the SJ River.  This week he will be at Cataract Canyon with people from 
the State.

Commissioner Maryboy reported that he was in Window Rock for a Northern Navajo Agency 
Road Summit and this week will be in Salt Lake for a PELT hearing.

Commissioner Adams attended a seminar in Cortez and plans to be in the County all week.



Adjourn 11:53 A.M.














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