SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING
October 25, 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, Marilyn Boynton, Phil Lyman, Doug Wright, Greg Adams, Lynn 
Laws, Cyndi Eldredge, Jeff Nielson, Monte Perkins, Howard Randall, Walter Bird, 
Nick Sandberg

A motion to approve the minutes of October 18, 2010 was made by Commissioner Lynn 
Stevens.  Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy seconded the motion.  None opposed.  Vote 
unanimous.

Doug Wright – SJ School District Superintendent

Doug reported to Commissioners that a resolution has been passed by both the San Juan and 
Grand School Districts to change the School District Boundaries.  He wanted to make it very 
clear that this is not a prelude to changing the County Boundaries and it does not include tax 
increases for the Spanish Valley Residents.  This change is to give parents of Spanish Valley 
school students (who attend Grand County Schools) the opportunity to vote on the issues that 
affect their students.  Doug stated that a Resolution will need to be drawn up by SJC and 
accepted by Commissioners.

Cyndi Eldredge – SJC Personnel

Cyndi presented a request to hire Roger Walkins as the Cadastral Mapper/Deputy Recorder 
with Rob Burr as the alternate.  This is a full time Grade 11 Step 111 position.  A motion to 
approve the request was made by Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy.  Commissioner Lynn 
Stevens seconded the motion.  None opposed.  Vote unanimous.

Lynn Laws – SJC Road Superintendent

Lynn presented four procurement requests for approval.  One for a 2011 Ford F350 4x4 1 Ton 
Truck in the amount of $27,411.80, one for a 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 ¾ Ton Truck in the 
amount of $21,208.08, one for a Western Pro Plus 7’6” Snow Plow in the amount of $6,668.80 
and one for a Buyers Stainless Steel 1.8 YD Sander in the amount of $4,150.  A motion to 
approve all four procurement requests 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 that 695 by mail ballots and 130 absentee ballots have 
been sent out, and 87 early voters have come in.  That is approximately 10% of all voters.  He 
also stated that poll manager trainings will be taking place across the County all week.

Monte Perkins – SJC Maintenance

Monte presented two procurement requests for approval.  Two Honda Snow blowers in the 
amount of $4,600 and a Riding Lawnmower in the amount of $1,999.  A motion to approve 
requests was made by Commissioner Lynn Stevens.  Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy seconded 
the motion.  None opposed.  Vote unanimous.

Open Time and Other Business

Jean Nielson, SJC Resident, updated Commissioners on issues related to the Bluff Service Area 
and Bluff Water Works.  She stated that she would like to see more cooperation between the 
two entities.

Rick Bailey – SJC Administrator

Rick presented a building permit for approval and signature.
	Anthony Done – Garage – E Kiva Dr, Blanding
A motion to approve the building permit, provide all appropriate signatures are in place was 
made by Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy.  Lynn Stevens seconded the motion.  None opposed.  
Vote unanimous.

Rick presented a request to approve a Homeland Security Grant in the amount of 135,500.  A 
motion to approve the request 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 phone calls he has received regarding road closures in the 
County.  He stated he attended a Housing Authority and Spanish Valley Water and Sewer 
meetings last week.  

Nick Sandberg – SJC Planning

Nick reported to Commissioners on road closure issues involving County B Roads.  He has been 
addressing these issues and will keep Commissioners informed.

Commission Reports

Commissioner Stevens reported that he plans to attend a Canyon Country Partnership meeting 
Wednesday and Thursday.

Commissioner Maryboy reported that he attended the Navajo Nation Fall Session all last week.  
This week he plans to be in Salt Lake for the SJC Utah Navajos.

Commissioner Adams reported that he plans to be in the County all week and stated that they 
will all meet with the Superintendent from Glen Canyon.




Adjourn 12:17 P.M.
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