SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING January 17, 2012 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 Phil Lyman, Commissioner Tammy Gallegos, SJC Administrative Assistant Norman L. Johnson, SJC Clerk/Auditor Dawn R. Shaw, SJC Deputy Clerk Absent: Kenneth Maryboy, Vice Chair Attendees: Jerry McNeely, Anna Thayn, Frank Morrell, Marilyn Boynton, Charlie Delorme, Cleal Bradford, Kelly Pehrson, Crystal Holt, James Francom, Scott Burgess, Wanda Franklin, Lynn Laws, Linda Larson, David Bronson, Phil Lowe, Jerry McNeely, Monte Wells, Larry & Carla Sorrell, Howard Randall, Bob Turri, Nick Sandberg, Maxine Deeter, Wendy Peterson, Nancy Strickland, Scott Bartlett, Brian Torgerson, Ken Kristie A motion to approve the minutes of January 9, 2012 was made by Commissioner Phil Lyman. Commissioner Bruce Adams seconded the motion. None opposed. Vote unanimous. Norman L. Johnson – SJC Clerk/Auditor Norman reported to Commissioners that a survey was handed out to county employees asking of they would prefer to move to a bi-weekly pay system or stay on the monthly system. The majority was in favor of staying on the monthly system, with the exception of the Sheriff’s Office which went to a bi- weekly system last week. Phil Lowe – SJ Hospital CEO Phil updated Commissioners on the progress of San Juan Hospital stating that they will be adding a full time Doctor in August, making a total of four full time physicians. He reported that the surgery program is going well. The clinic addition is finishing ahead of schedule and under budget. He thanked Commissioners for all of their support and invited them up for lunch and a tour. Commissioners stated that they would like to attend a Health Board meeting and asked for numbers on overall health care in the county. Cleal Bradford – SJ Heritage Cleal updated Commissioners on the SJ Heritage Council and presented a request to go to a 7 member board from an 8 member board. A motion to approve the request was made by Commissioner Phil Lyman. Commissioner Bruce Adams seconded the motion. None opposed. Vote unanimous. Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy was absent for the vote. Kelly Pehrson – Monticello City Manager Kelly reported to Commissioners that the Monticello City Court Clerk would be retiring next month and rather than hiring a part-time position, presented a request to have the SJC Court Clerk take on the responsibilities. He stated that the city would pay $500/month to the county (an amount decided by Justice Court Judge Lyon Hazleton) to cover costs. Norman Johnson, SJC Clerk/Auditor, asked what would be involved in this and if there would be the possibility for overtime. After a discussion Commissioners decided to table the issue until next week when they could meet with Judge Hazleton and get the specifics. Norman L. Johnson – SJC Clerk/Auditor Norman reported to Commissioners that he is going to have the Sheriff follow up with those business’ that have not yet renewed their Beer Licenses to get them taken care of as soon as possible. Norman presented three procurement requests for approval and signature. One for E-File Cabinet in the amount of $5,663.88 and the Casselle Software Upgrade in the amount of $9,480, both of which were pre-approved November 21, 2011 and one for a Windows 2008/2011 Server in the amount of $2,658.97. A motion to approve all three procurement requests was made by Commissioner Phil Lyman. Commissioner Bruce Adams seconded the motion. None opposed. Vote unanimous. Norman reported that he has received the final documents on the 2010 audit. Tammy Gallegos – SJC Administrative Assistant Tammy presented a confidentiality statement for the property tax division for all Commissioners signature. Tammy presented a contract with UDOT for the crack seal, seal coat and paint at the Bluff airport for approval. A motion to approve the contract was made by Commissioner Phil Lyman. Commissioner Bruce Adams seconded the motion. None opposed. Vote unanimous. Jerry McNeely – SJC Liaison Jerry updated Commissioners on the various projects he is working on including attending UPDC, Housing Authority and Water Shed meetings. Nick Sandberg – SJC Planning Nick presented a letter to Tom Heinlein, regarding the Beef Basin/Dark Canyon Plateau Sagebrush Restoration, for Commission signature. A motion to approve Commission signature, with minor corrections to the letter, was made by Commissioner Phil Lyman. Commissioner Bruce Adams seconded the motion. None opposed. Vote unanimous. Commission Reports Commissioner Lyman reported that he attended an Arizona Strip withdrawal meeting and plans to attend SJ Counseling meeting and USU Extension lunch next week. Commissioner Adams reported that he attended AOG last week and plans to be around this week. Adjourn 12:05 P.M. 1