SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING
      July 6, 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:	Kenneth Maryboy, Vice Chair
		Lynn Stevens, Commissioner
		Tammy Gallegos, SJC Administrative Assistant
		Norman L. Johnson, SJC Clerk/Auditor
		Dawn Shaw, SJC Deputy Clerk

Absent:	Bruce Adams, Chairman

Attendees:	Larry & Carla Sorrell, Jerry McNeely, Cyndi Eldredge, Emily Price, Phil Lowe, Howard Randall, Charlie DeLorme, Bruce Bunker, Monte Perkins, Brian Torgerson, Kim Kristie, Bob Turri, Carol Van Steeter, Corine Roring, Chris Faucet, Jessica Kirby, Adam

Tammy Gallegos – SJC Administrative Assistant

Tammy presented an Ombudsman Contract to Commissioners for approval and signature.  A motion to approve the contract was made by Commissioner Lynn Stevens.  Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy seconded the motion.  None opposed.  Vote unanimous.

Emily Price – SJC Resident

Emily reported to Commissioners that she lives and works in Monument Valley and is concerned with the rising number of stray dogs in the area.  She stated that dogs are often mistreated and disposed of in inhumane ways.  She presented a request to start non-profit animal services with a possible spay and neuter clinic along with a shelter to hold dogs temporarily until they could be adopted or euthanized in a more humane manner.  Commissioners stated that while they do not supply non-profit organizations with funds they do write letters of recommendation and would be happy to help support this.

Phil Lowe – SJC Hospital CEO

Phil reported to Commissioners that the Hospital Board has voted in favor of putting a clinic in Spanish Valley and presented a request for funding from the county.  Commissioners asked that this issue be tabled for another week when Commissioner Adams is present.




Cyndi Eldredge – SJC Personnel

Cyndi reported to Commissioners that UCIP contracted RCI to do appraisals of all county properties and contents.  She stated that this was done to get a more accurate appraised value which is $26,461,100.  

Tammy Gallegos – SJC Administrative Assistant

Tammy presented three building permits for approval and signature.
	Lynda Smirz – Residence – Kane Canyon Dr, Wilson Arch
	Jennifer Miller – Addition – Bluff Town site, Bluff
	Thomas Putney – Residence – S Hideout Cove, Monticello
A motion to approve the three building permits, provided all appropriate signatures are place, was made by Commissioner Lynn Stevens.  Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy seconded the motion.  None opposed.  Vote unanimous.

Jerry McNeely – SJC Liaison

Jerry reported to Commissioners on the various meetings he has attended including AOG.  This week he plans to attend a Spanish Valley Water and Sewer meeting on Thursday.

Commission Reports

Commissioner Stevens reported that he had a fun week on the Colorado River with Representatives Hinkins and Watkins.  He plans to be in the County all week.

Commissioner Maryboy plans to be in the County all week.

Open Time & Other Business

Monte Perkins, SJC Maintenance, presented a request to approve a proposal from Maloy Masonry to repair the rock wall on the North side of the County Administration building in the amount of $2,750.  A motion to approve the request was made by Commissioner Lynn Stevens.  Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy seconded the motion.  None opposed.  Vote unanimous.

11:10 A.M. – Recess

A motion to go into recess until 12:00 P.M. was made by Commissioner Lynn Stevens.  Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy seconded the motion.  None opposed.  Vote unanimous.

12:00 P.M. – End Recess

A motion to go out of recess 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 34 ballots have been counted since election night.  These include by mail, absentee, and provisional ballots.  He stated there were approximately 1,677 voters to make 24.47% vote County wide.  A motion to accept and validate the 2010 Primary Election Canvass was made by Commissioner Lynn Stevens.  Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy seconded the motion.  None opposed.  Vote unanimous.

Brian Torgerson and Kim Kristie – SITLA

Brian and Kim along with other members of SITLA reported to Commissioners and those present on the proposed travel plan for the South block of the La Sal Mountains.  There was an informative power point presentation where they showed the various things they are implementing.  Their goal is to meet with the various people who will be impacted by this.


Adjourn 1:02 P.M.

















 
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